Kristina Lyn Freant, 42, Talma, died Nov. 15, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born Feb. 17, 1974, in Plymouth, to Gary and Peggy Irwin Kubley. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. The Rev. Mark Cottrill will officiate, and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

 Michael A. "Mike" Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 16, 2016, at his home.  Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.  

MENTONE – Kristina L. Freant, 42, Talma, died at 5 p.m. Nov. 15, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Juanita M. Myers, 100, Decatur, passed away on Nov. 16, 2016, at Adams Woodcrest, where she had been a resident for the past five months. She was born Dec. 11, 1915, in Adams County, the daughter of the late Thompson R. Noll and the late Allie M. Bender Noll. She married James M. Myers on May 4, 1940, in Pendleton, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 2002.  She was a member of Bethel Brethren Church in Berne and the G.E. Women's Club in Decatur. She was a graduate of Decatur High School in 1933 and retired in 1978 from General Electric, Decatur, with 20 years of service.  Survivors include two daughters, Beverly J. (spouse Roger) Gaunt, Decatur, and Judith A. (spouse Ronnie) Frank,  Monroe; a son, David E. (spouse Brenda) Myers, Decatur; and two brothers, Tom (spouse Shirley) Noll and Robert Noll, both of Decatur. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Rebecca Ward, Suzette Benzinger, Jolene Wynn, Jeffrey Myers and Tim Myers; 15 great-grandchildren: James Ward, Rachel Franco, Jordan Ward, Zachary Stine, Alexis Stine, Hannah Stine, Danielle Stine, Nathan Wynn, Megan Wynn, Brandon Wynn, Kristen Wynn, Madalynn Myers, Lilly Myers, Duke Myers and Gabe Myers; and a stepgreat-grandchild, Zachary Benzinger. Preceding her were a son, Edward Lee Myers; a grandson, Kerry Lee Frank; two brothers, Richard and Carl Noll; and three sisters: Eloise Noll, Mary Neireiter and Patricia Sipe.

Eli D. Borkholder, 77, Bremen, died at 7:25 a.m. Nov. 13, 2016, at Community Hospital of Bremen.  He was born June 22, 1939, in Marshall County, to Daniel and Emma Coblentz Borkholder. On April 23, 1964, in Nappanee, he married Velma Stutzman, who survives.

ROCHESTER – David W. Biltz, 51, Rochester, died at 11:53 p.m. Nov. 13, 2016.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Judge Reinhardt "Rick" Korte died at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, Nov. 11, 2016.  He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War.

Wayne E. Roe, 91, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life at 2:34 p.m. Nov. 12, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born May 20, 1925, in Jonesboro, to Oral Everett and Nellie Stone Roe. On Dec. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, he married Barbara Lou Brewer.

Betty L. Denny, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 12, 2016, in her residence. She was born Nov. 28, 1925, in Nappanee, to Roy and Opal Richmond Longfield. 

Adalin Paige Stamper, 2, Warsaw, passed away at 5 a.m. Nov. 11, 2016, in Warsaw. On June 19, 2014, she was born to Katie Stamper and Jason Collins.

COLUMBIA CITY – Isabelle Jane Fuller, 86, Columbia City, passed away at 4:29 a.m. Nov. 12, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born May 17, 1930, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James and Zella Betzner Wolfe. She graduated from Coesse School in 1948. She had been a hard worker on the family farm in Union Township and also had worked at Warsaw Community Schools part time. She was a member and helped found St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Warsaw, where she enjoyed her Bible study group and attended Zion Lutheran Church with her daughter. 

 Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, Syracuse, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.  She was born Aug. 22, 1918, in Wilmot, to John William and Sadie C. Beezley Scott. She was married on May 12, 1941, in Pierceton, to Hollis F. Earnhart, who preceded her on July 28, 1983. 

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, died Nov. 8, 2016, at his home.  He was born Dec. 13, 1937, in Fort Wayne, to Louis and Laura Fritz LaFevor.  Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. No public visitation or services are planned.  Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.  ***** Memorials to Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church, 7449 E. 1000N, Syracuse, IN 46567.  To send condolences to the family of Wendell LaFevor, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Studebaker, 81, formerly of Akron, died Nov. 11, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Kathryn Betz, 92, died Nov. 10, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, where she had resided the last five years.

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, Mentone, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw.

Marion Ray Acton, 87, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, entered the Kingdom at 4:53 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Charles Ramseier, 87, Warsaw, died at 6:04 p.m. Nov. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor,?Warsaw.

Marion Ray Acton, 87, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, entered the Kingdom at 4:53 a.m. Nov. 10, 2016.  He was born April 15, 1929, in Muncie, to William John and Dora Dean Huey Acton. He was married on Aug. 7, 1948, to Carmen Darlene Hays, who survives.  He served in the U.S. Army Airborne from 1946-47.  A private graveside service will be held Monday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Milford, and officiated by Chaplain Bryan Benjamin. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Grace Village Fellowship Café (front entrance), Winona Lake. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590; write Caring Friends Endowment in the memo line. Online condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.

MENTONE – Roy L. Jeffers, 89, Mentone, died at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 11, 2016, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Marion Ray Acton, 87, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 4:53 a.m. Nov. 10, 2016.   Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. 

Clayton Howard, 89, Silver Lake, died at 1:28 p.m. Nov. 8, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. He was born July 28, 1927, in Gunlock, Ky., to Silas and Mona Prater Howard. On July 1, 1946, he married Elsie Neeley, who survives. He retired from Woodcraft Inc., North Manchester, in 2001 after 15 years. He formerly was employed at Norfolk & Western Rail Road for 12 years and White Metal, Warsaw, for 16 years. 

 Steven J. Neidig, 68, Bourbon, passed away in the morning of Nov. 8, 2016, in his home. He was born May 30, 1948, to Joseph and Elizabeth Reichert Neidig. He married Lois Rogers on Oct. 7, 1973; she died March 16, 1992. He married Randy Weller on Jan. 1, 2000, and she survives.

William “Bill” DeGaetano, 84, Winona Lake, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 7:10 a.m. Nov. 5, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. 

Joseph William “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Nov. 7, 2016, at Goshen Hospital.  He was born July 6, 1929, in Syracuse, to John P. and Valeria Lucille Hopple Hughes. On Aug. 27, 1949, in Benton, he married Ethel Mae Reed, who survives.