Obituaries
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Hayden Bartels
Dec 16, 2024
Hayden Bartels, passed away on December 16,2024, at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. He was born on September 13, 2003, in Warsaw to Edwin & Janelle (Gause) Bartels. He bravely fought cancer; he was 21 years old at the time of his passing.
A graduate of Wawasee High School, Hayden exemplified the value of hard work throughout his life....
Donald Swinford
Dec 18, 2024
Donald Swinford, age 75, of Kuhn Lake, Pierceton, passed away surrounded by his family on December 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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Esther L. Dunning
Dec 17, 2024
Esther Louise Dunning, formerly of Milford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen at the age of 91. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Atchison, Kansas, to Frank and Grace Shumaker (Fleiner). Esther was known for her kind and gentle spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Esther graduated from...
Jeffrey Shelton Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
Jeffrey James Shelton Sr., of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne at the age of 74. Born on October 24, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, to James and Barbara Shelton (Doty).
One of Jeff’s fondest memories was visiting Brown County, a special place where he proposed to his beloved soulmate, Cindy. The two...
Frankie A. Blackburn
Dec 13, 2024
Frankie A. Blackburn of Milford passed away on December 13, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. She was 79 years old.
Having grown up in Prestonsburg she attended Prestonsburg Schools and later earned an Associate's Degree in Animal Science from Texas A & M University. Frankie learned the value of hard work early in her life, a trait that defined her career....
Peggy J. Welty
Dec 13, 2024
Peggy J. Welty, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her Warsaw home on December 13, 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 22, 1938, to George and Mary Watkins, Peggy led a life filled with joy, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Known for her great sense of...
Carlla Jeanne Kiser
Dec 12, 2024
Carlla Jeanne Kiser, age 75 of Warsaw, passed away on December 12, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital after bravely fighting breast cancer for several decades. Carlla was born on July 11, 1949, in Warsaw, Indiana to Carl and Clara "Irene" Kiser, Carlla touched the lives of many through her career, music, and unwavering spirit.
Carlla began her career at Farmers State...
Jeannie K Galbreath
Dec 7, 2024
Jeannie Galbreath, age 82, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at Ascension Sacred Heart Living in Avilla, IN on December 7, 2024 after a twenty year battle with Parkinson's.
She was born on September 24, 1942 in Lawrence, Michigan to Robert and Rebecca (Surface) Sousely.
After graduating from Riley High School she went to receive her undergraduate degree from Manchester College. Later, she...
Gary K. Williams
Dec 6, 2024
Gary Kent Williams, passed away peacefully at home in Atwood on December 6, 2024. He was 84 years old. Gary was born on December 27, 1939, in Denmark, Ohio to Howard and Lois Garman Williams. Gary grew up in Atwood, where he attended Atwood School and graduated from Atwood High School.
Gary dedicated his professional life to hard work, with notable...
Thomas "Tom" E. Durik
Dec 4, 2024
Thomas "Tom" E. Durik, of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 4, 2024, at the age of 56. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.
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Phillip "P. J." John Wilson
Dec 3, 2024
Phillip John Wilson, known to most as P.J. passed away on December 3, 2024, at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on April 14, 1976, in Winamac, Indiana, he was the cherished son of Fredrick Wilson and Sheila Antrim Wilson.
A vibrant individual, P.J. was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and proudly graduated from Warsaw Community High School in...
Lavivian "Viv" Hagan
Dec 2, 2024
Lavivian L. Hagan, affectionately known to many as Viv, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at Barbee Lake, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 82. Born on January 16, 1942, in Blue Creek, Ohio to Everett and Kathleen Evans.
Viv attended Friendship High School in West Portsmouth, Ohio. She began her career in banking, working as a...
Rachel Brown
Dec 2, 2024
Rachel Brown, age 27, passed away in her residence on December 2, 2024. She was born on June 6, 1997, in Warsaw, Indiana to Rod Blankenship and Jennifer Scott. She was a devoted stay-at-home mom, Rachel's life radiated warmth and creativity, deeply enriching the lives of those around her. She attended Warsaw Community High School earning her GED. She married...
Cinda K. Cochran
Dec 1, 2024
Cinda K. Cochran, age 73, of Indiana passed away on December 1, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1951, to Wymond “Pete” D. Luttman and Wanita F. Luttman in Kendallville, Indiana. Cinda was full of kindness and care for all those around her.
She attended Wawasee High School as well as Indiana Business College in Fort Wayne and Ivy Tech...
Terry L. Bowser
Dec 1, 2024
Terry L. Bowser, age 75, passed away at Lutheran Hospital on December 1, 2024. He was a lifetime area resident of the North Webster and Warsaw area. He was born on August 16, 1949 to Deverl and Evelyn (Lewallen) Bowser in Warsaw, IN.
He was a graduate of North Webster High School class of 1967. He would marry Patty (Kellstrom) on...
Teresa Ward
Dec 1, 2024
Teresa Ward, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in her home onSunday, December 1, 2024, just days shy of her 75th birthday. She was born on December 6, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the only daughter of Raymond and Fay Estes (Hiner).
Teresa’s adventurous spirit led her to live in Arizona for twelve years, where she formed numerous friendships that would enrich...
Heather Haberstich
Nov 30, 2024
Heather Haberstich, age 32, of Benton, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1992 to Louis Davis and Leslie Vanover in Glasgo, Kentucky. Heather was also full of warmth and joy, fostering a spirit of love that touched everyone she met.
She attended Wawasee Community Schools. She also worked at Alliance RV in Elkhart. She...
Eric Eby
Nov 29, 2024
Eric Eby, age 66, of Kimmell, passed away on November 29, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1958 in Fort Wayne, IN to Eugene and Helen (Lamb) Eby. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1977.
Eric worked as a mechanic at Ryder in Kendallville for many years and retired in 2019. Those who worked...
Randall Pollen
Nov 29, 2024
Randall “Randy” Paul Pollen, 73, of Milford, Ind., passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long illness. Born in Harvey, Ill., to Charles and Jane (Haldewang), Randy spent his early years in Chicago Heights. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Randy played football on scholarship and met Donna Cleveland. Their 51-year marriage was a...
Manuel Tlahuetl
Nov 28, 2024
Manuel Apolinar Tlahuetl, age 24, of Warsaw, passed away due to an automobile accident on November 28, 2024. He was a son of Manuel Tlahuetl Moyotl and Brandi (Burns) Tlahuetl. Growing up in Warsaw, he attended Warsaw Community High School.
Manuel was known for being a hard worker. Maumee Paint Supply is where he currently worked in many different areas. He...
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