MILFORD – Dean L. Troup, 90, passed away Dec. 7, 2016, at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville, Mich.  He was born July 28, 1926, to Alton and Dessie Klingaman Troup in Nappanee. After graduating from high school, Dean joined the U.S. Army and honorably served during World War II. He was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Ida Funk. They married on Oct. 7, 1948, then moved to Milford in December 1948. Although they were both lifetime residents, they loved to visit Germany and travel the United States.

BOURBON – Evelyn V. Hall, 96, Bourbon, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Dec. 9, 2016, in Katherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where she had been a resident the past several months. She was born Nov. 1, 1920, to Rollie and Lydia Eaglebarger Bessinger. On Dec. 24, 1942, she joined in marriage to Lester A. Hall, who passed away Dec. 10, 1996. She had been a resident of Bourbon 

Griffin Malachi Lucht was stillborn at 7:54 p.m. Dec. 8, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. His parents were Peter and Kristi Brown Lucht.  Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Monday at funeral chapel, with Kent Denlinger officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, at a later date. ***** Memorials to the Griffin Malachi Lucht Memorial Fund, c/o Peter Lucht. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

ROCHESTER – Virgil Sutton, 85, Rochester, died at 3:35 p.m. Dec. 9, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Donald McNabney, 80, North Manchester, formerly of Urbana, died at 5:51 a.m. Dec. 9, 2016, at Peabody?Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 26, 1936, in Hammond, to Otto and Grace Frantz McNabney. On Aug. 2, 1964, he married Patricia Ann Keaffaber, who survives. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mckee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Randy Myers officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service Wednesday at the mortuary. ***** Memorials to Honeywell Foundation 275 W. Market St., Wabash, IN 46992. Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com.  

Olive May Hope, 90, Warsaw, formerly of Sweetser, died Dec. 7, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 11, 1926, in Prairie Creek to Elmer and Edna Shoemaker Hayworth. She married Charles “Charlie” Hope on Feb. 19, 1948, in Terre Haute. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2008.

Betty J. Strong, 96, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 7, 2016, at her residence.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

MENTONE — Frank J. Layne, 89, Burket, died Dec. 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1927, in Phelps, Ky., to Orville and Clemtine Hurley Layne. On May 12, 1947, in Pikeville, Ky.,  he married Gladys M. Blankenship, who passed away Aug. 19, 2004. He was a mechanic for several area General Motors dealerships. In years past he enjoyed socializing with friends. Survivors include a daughter, Lechia (husband Joe) Manns, Claypool; a son, Freelin Layne, Claypool; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents; his wife, Gladys M. Layne; a daughter; Edna Presley; a sister; and four brothers. No services are planned. A remembrance place will be at Palestine Cemetery.   King Memorial Home, Mentone, was entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to the donor’s charity of choice. Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Mildred “Millie” L. Neal  Koerner,Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2016, at the AVOW Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, Fla., at the age of 96. Born on July 11, 1920, Millie was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Koerner, who transitioned to his new life on Aug. 25, 1999. They were married on June 22, 1946. 

The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 9:30 a.m. Thursday – Renate Winhelmine Kuhn, 76, of 401 E. Keith Street, Pierceton, arrested for criminal trespass. Bond: $700.  • 12: 22 p.m. Thursday – Jermain Dirk Greene, 36, Fort Wayne, arrested for drug court violation. No bond set.  • 2:10 p.m. Thursday – Carmen Melillo, 27, of 903 E. Clark St., Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $600.  • 5:17 p.m. Thursday – Johnathan Michael Pappas, 24, of 519 W. Winona Ave., #H, Warsaw, arrested for two counts of theft. Bond: $600. • 6:36 p.m. Thursday – Coulter Matthew Slone, 19, of 1520 E.?Winona Ave., Warsaw, arrested for battery with a deadly weapon, battery with moderate bodily injury and disorderly conduct – fight. Bond: $10,250. • 7:13 p.m. Thursday – Frankie Vernon Winiavski, 24, of 5205 S. Pierceton Road, Pierceton, arrested for disorderly conduct with a fight, battery and criminal gang activity. Bond: $5,250. • 1:02 a.m. today – Travis Jack Carlin, 32, of 2282 S. Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior.  Bond: $5,250.

The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 10:10 a.m. Tuesday – John Charles Glor, 50, of 2745 N. CR 650E, Warsaw, arrested for maintaining a common nuisance. Bond: $5,250. • 10:37 a.m. Tuesday – Daniel Kay Smith, 47, of 202 Argonne Road, #4, Warsaw, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $600. • 12:22 p.m. Tuesday – Derek Robert Fleckenstein, 38, Garrett, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $5,250. • 12:23 p.m. Tuesday – Chanelle Nicole Stults, 27, homeless, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. No bond set. • 3:35 p.m. Tuesday – Paula Renee McIntosh, 32, Goshen, arrested for failure to appear. No bond set. • 5:59 p.m. Tuesday – Dustin Alllen Sloan, 32, of 9462 N. Ind. 19, #38, Etna Green, arrested for driving while suspended and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600.

Norma L. Faurote, 79, Columbus, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Dec. 6, 2016, at Our Hospice of Southern Central Indiana, Columbus. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

NORTH WEBSTER – Laurajene Plymale, 88, North Webster, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Dec. 1, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  She was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Muncie, to Harry J. and Marie Gray Haines. She graduated in 1947 from Muncie Central High School in Muncie, and on July 4, 1947, in Muncie, she married Octavian Conwell “O. C.” Plymale, who preceded her in 2015. 

BOURBON — Bryan Lee Everett, 53, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Dec. 3, 2016, following a long battle with cancer.  His journey began on July 8, 1963, in London, England, where his dad was stationed. He met the love of his life while in high school in 1980, and married his love, Jill Muensterman, on Sept. 24, 1988, after receiving his degree from Tri-State University. He worked in the automotive, orthopedic device and metal industries over the past 28 years.

Jo Anne Disbro, 76, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Dec. 3, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 47 years. She and her husband, Al, were the first houseparents for Riverwood Ranch.  She worked as an accountant for Herald Bookstore and was the controller at WRSW radio station for a number of years. She was chief financial officer for Multi-Township Emergency Medical Services, Warsaw, for over 10 years. 

Walter Lee Stafford, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Dec. 2, 2016, in his residence.  He was born July 28, 1947, to Walter Buford and Lola C. Scott Stafford in Double Springs, Tenn. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1977, to Maxine Slone in Clintwood, Va. 

 Kim Ann Truex, 58, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly of natural cuases  on Dec. 4, 2016, at her residence. She was born June 20, 1958, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Lee and Bonnie Treisch Webb. She married Don Truex on June 19, 1976, in Elkhart.   Family and friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Nappanee United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Davidson will officiate.   Burial will follow at South Union Cemetery. *****

 Dorothy L. Coe, 90, North Manchester, died at 9:48 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 27, 1926, in Custer, Mich., to Dewey and Della Flora Reene. She was a hostess at Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, North Manchester. Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Lapeyrolerie, Baton Rouge, La.; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a son, William D. McGruther, in 2016; two brothers, Leroy Reene and Earl Reene; and a sister, Bertha Raymond.

Bessie Jackson, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Feb. 20, 1926, she was born in Paintsville, Ky., to Elliott and Creasy Spencer Ratliff. She was united in marriage to Haskell Jackson on Aug. 13, 1945, in Paintsville. He died in July 1987.

Terry John Klondaris, 91, Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 4, 2016.  He was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Warsaw, to John and Helen Bechakas Klondaris. On Sept. 12, 1948, he was married to Martha Cox, who survives in Warsaw. 

Julie Marie Monteith, 55, died peacefully in her home on the afternoon of Dec. 2, 2016. She was born May 3, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minn., to her late father, Ray W. Monteith, and her loving, surviving mother, Jan Monteith.  She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1979. She began her commitment to furthering her education at Ohio Wesleyan, where she was very active in her sorority, Delta Delta Delta. After a few semesters, she changed her major and enrolled in Indiana University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in communication.

Terry John Klondaris, 91, Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 4, 2016.  He was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Warsaw, to John and Helen Bechakas Klondaris. On Sept. 12, 1948, he was married to Martha Cox, who survives in Warsaw.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1945.  Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.  A private family funeral service will be Thursday at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Dr. Erik Ohman. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites conducted by active members of the Air Force Honor Guard, American Legion Post 49 and VFW 1126, both of Warsaw.  ***** Online condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruth funeralhome.com.

Julie Monteith, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Dec. 2, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com. 

Jo Anne Disbro, 76, Winona Lake, died at 10:22 p.m. Dec. 3, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Jack A. Doll, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Nov. 30, 2016, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born May 5, 1929, to Clarence S. and Martha M. Gumm Doll in Rock Island, Ill. Both preceded him in death. On Oct. 14, 1961, he married Sally J. Thomas, who survives.