Rev. Virginia Spillman

Rev. Virginia Spillman, 92, of Bluffton, Ohio formerly of Grovertown, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012.  Funeral services will be Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Highway Chapel Church of God in Hamlet.  Visitation is Thursday at the church from Noon until the time of services.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.  The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Herbert E. Freeman

Herbert E. Freeman, 93, of North Judson, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012.  Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  The O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret M. Griggs

Margaret M. Griggs, 85, of Winamac, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012.  No funeral services or visitation are scheduled.  The Frain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac.

Garold T. Field

Garold T. Field, 82, of Kewanna, Indiana passed away Friday, September 7, 2012.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. ET at the Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.  Visitation is Monday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Power Show or to Hope Hospice.

Karlie Elnora Grace Shepherd

Karlie Elnora Grace Shepherd, still-born daughter of Mark and Essie Shepherd, of Mexico, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. ET at the Heritage Baptist Church in Knox, Indiana with visitation one hour prior to services.  The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Karma Saltsman

Karma Saltsman, 71, of Medaryville, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012.  Memorial services will be Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. ET at the First Christian Church in Francesville, Indiana.  Memorial visitation is Saturday from 1:00 p.m. ET until the time of services at the church.  Memorials may be made to the church.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

James Rogers

James Rogers, 43, of Knox, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012.  A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, September 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. CT at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel.  A gathering with the family will take place one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be given to the funeral home.

Karsynn Ann Dulin

Karsynn Ann Dulin, still-born daughter of Chad and Katey Dulin, of Knox, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012.  Graveside services will be Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. CT at the Round Lake Cemetery.   The M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Barbara Jones

Dorothy Barbara Jones, 94, of Royal Center, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012.  Graveside services will be Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. ET at the Royal Center Cemetery.  Visitation is Saturday from Noon to 1:00 p.m. ET at the Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.  Memorials may be made to the Harbor Lights Hospice in Indianapolis or to The Hearth at Tudor Gardens in Zionsville.

Emil “Bud” Ruhnow

Emil “Bud” Ruhnow, of Culver, Indiana, passed away September 4, 2012.  Funeral services will be Friday, September 7, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. ET at the Odom Funeral Home in Culver.  Visitation is Friday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon ET at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Finney Shilling VFW Post 6919.

Rebecca Marie Loness

Rebecca Marie Loness, 28, of Walkerton, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012.  Memorial services will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home in Walkerton.  Visitation is Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET at the funeral home.

Frederick J. Hignite

Frederick J. Hignite, 66, of Knox, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. CT at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.  Visitation is Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. CT and Saturday two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

Taylor Nicole Wagner

Taylor Nicole Wagner, 17, of Knox, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Knox Community Center. Visitation is Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.

Ruth E. Tanner

Ruth E. Tanner, 81, of Medaryville, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. ET at the Medaryville Christian Church. Visitation is Monday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the family.

Kenneth F. Posch

Sixty-nine-year-old Kenneth F. Posch of Starke County passed away Aug. 30. A sunset memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at his home, located at 227 Frances Dr., Killen, Ala. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Soc. in Kenneth’s honor.

Judy Lee Bechinski

Judy Lee Bechinski, 72, of Hanna, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012.  Funeral services will be Monday, September 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. CT at the Faith United Methodist Church in Wanatah, Indiana.  Visitation is Monday after 11:00 a.m. CT until the time of services at the church.  Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society.  The Essling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence “Larry” Malstaff

Lawrence “Larry” Malstaff, 70, of Fish Lake, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. CT at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fish Lake.  Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.  Arrangements are being handled by the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel.

Patty A. “Pat” Leman

Patty A. “Pat” Leman, 56, of Pyrmont, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012.  Funeral services will be Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. ET at the Community Reformed Church of Lafayette, Indiana.  Visitation is Saturday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. ET and Sunday one hour prior to services at the church.  Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home or to Gideon’s International.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, Indiana.

Betty J. Grossman

Betty J. Grossman, 84, of Plymouth, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth.  Visitation is Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Ellen Rose

Ellen Rose, 70, of Argos, Indiana formerly of North Judson, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Noon ET at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.  Visitation is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. CT until the time of services at the funeral home.