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02/13/2026

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02/13/2026

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02/13/2026

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02/12/2026

Jerry F. Kreger

Jerry F. Kreger, 66, an honored member of the Pierceton community, passed away Wednesday, February 11,2026 at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

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02/12/2026

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02/11/2026

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02/09/2026

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02/08/2026

M. Elaine Helvey

M. Elaine Helvey, 90, passed away peacefully at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw on Thursday morning February 5, 2026.

Born in Morocco, Indiana on May 22, 1935, she was one of two girls born to Earl and Marjorie (Porter) Long. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1953.

She married Jack Albert Helvey on February 14, 1953 in Warsaw, Indiana and they would settle on Winona Lake after his military discharge and raise three girls. He would proceed her in death on March 2, 2015.

A dedicated, organized and hard-working woman, Elaine started off working as the secretary for Brooks Dalton at Dalton’s Foundry in Warsaw. This led him to starting Big Boy Products where she would also follow and work as his secretary. Elaine lastly worked for 25 years for Zimmer. She began as a secretary but then began medical education all over the country. This was a fond memory for her kids as they were able to travel to these fun places with her.

In her younger years, she was a member of Tri Kappa and enjoyed helping with the Red Stocking Review. She was also member of the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw. After retirement and now permanent residence in Fort Meyer’s Beach, Florida with Jack, she joined the Dancing Grannies in their Bayside Estates subdivision.

Elaine was well read and loved completing hard crossword puzzles. She was artistic, enjoying drawing and painting the windows in their home for the holidays.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Miller of Silver Lake and Penny Helvey of Warsaw, and grandchildren, Neil Harris and Amy Harris.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter Diane Jones in 2025; her sister Barbara Long in 2008 and her parents.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, in the funeral chapel.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E., Pierceton, IN 46562.

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02/06/2026

Larry D. Armey

Larry D. Armey, 83, peacefully passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana on July 15, 1942, Larry was the son of Merle and Frances (Timmons) Armey. He attended Lakeville Grade School and Junior High, and graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1960.

After graduation, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country in Germany. Upon completing his military service, he began a successful career as a lineman, an installer and a cable splicer for United Telephone Company, retiring in June of 2000.

At Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Larry was united in marriage to Linda D. Goshert by Rev. E.J. Author on April 7, 1967. They would welcome three boys.

Larry lived a life marked by dedication and hard work. He was an enthusiastic lover of the outdoors, enjoyed farming for several years and took great pride in mowing his yard. He worked well with his hands, remodeling buildings and constructing new buildings and projects.

He collected antiques and especially antique automobiles, owning three at one time. He was a past member of the Cruisin Hoosiers Car Club and loved long drives with Linda in their antique cars.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda, and their sons: Phil and Tom Armey both of Warsaw; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Debra Armey; sister-in-law Connie Armey as well as several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph D. Armey in 2018, his parents and his brother, Roger Armey.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at a later date after winter, in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post #49, 301 N Buffalo St, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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02/06/2026

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02/05/2026

Betty Carol Porter

Betty Carol Porter, 75, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday evening at home with her husband by her side.

Born on February 13, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of James E. and Willie “Estelle” (Chumney) Middleton, in Lexington, Tennessee.

After graduating from high school, Betty continued her education by attending college for four years and earning her programming and accounting degrees. She then moved to Indiana where she became an office manager.

Betty married her love of a lifetime Robert E. Porter in Hobart, Indiana on August 29, 1969. They would spend the next 57 years loving and sharing wonderful times together.

Betty enjoyed reading a good book almost daily. She had a knack for sewing and crocheting. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Her family meant the world to her. She enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren, especially when they were just little babies.

Betty will be remembered as a kind, giving, loving mother, grandmother, wife, and sister.

Betty is survived by her husband Robert, her children and grandchildren: Sheree A Porter – Northcutt, Lisa (Porter) Cram, Betty Grace Porter, Christopher Northcutt, Andrew Northcutt, Abigail Northcutt, Jacob Northcutt, and Nathaniel Northcutt, eight great grandchildren, and her siblings, James Middleton and Peggy (Middleton) Ripperdan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Robert M. Porter in 2019, and her siblings, Judy (Middleton) Kimmel in 2002, Brenda (Middleton) Jackson in 1994, Pat (Middleton) Tharp in 2018, and Robert A. Middleton in 1994.

All services for the family will be private.

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