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Obituaries

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Mark A. Mayhew

Mark A. Mayhew

Jun 3, 2024

Mark A. Mayhew, of Union, Michigan and formerly of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born on September 24, 1967, in Hillsdale, Michigan, the son of Lyle Mayhew and Betty Bolden (Heath). 

Mark dedicated many years of his life to working at Depuy. Beyond his professional life, Mark was renowned for...

Betty J. Myers

Betty J. Myers

Jun 2, 2024

Betty Jean Myers, of Keizer, OR, formally of Syracuse, IN passed from this world into heaven, Sunday, June 2.   As she took her final breath, we were assured that she was embraced by her savior.  She was a woman of faith and Jesus was always by her side.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ray E. Bray and...

Robert D. Peterson

Robert D. Peterson

Jun 2, 2024

Robert D. Peterson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born in Warsaw on November 2, 1950, to his parents Robert Peterson and Donna Rapp (Koser).

Robert led a fulfilling life, graduating from Warsaw High School and going on to work as a Sewage Operator...

Janice Winters

Janice Winters

Jun 2, 2024

Janice Winters, age 80, of North Webster, passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2024 at The Waters in Syracuse. She was born on August 12, 1943 in West Virginia to Frank and Sylvia Thompson. She married her husband Frank Winters on November 1, 1958. She moved to the North Webster community in 1964 where she and her...

Dana Marcum

Dana Marcum

May 29, 2024

Dana N. Marcum, of North Manchester, passed away on May 29, 2024, at his home. Dana was born on August 1, 1960, in Williamson, West Virginia to Roland and Mary (Farley) Marcum.

 

Dana loved cars and car shows which he participated in for many years. He took great pride and was meticulous when restoring old cars and making them show quality. Dana...

Katherine Valdes

Katherine Valdes

May 29, 2024

Katherine Valdes, age 67, of Warsaw passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024. She was born to Anthony and Betty (Stotts) Valdes on April 23, 1957 in St. Louis, MO. She spent her formative years there and attended Cleveland High School.  She was married to the love of her life Orville (Bo) Erhart for many years.

Katherine will be remembered by...

Bill W. McMillen

Bill W. McMillen

May 29, 2024

William Wayne McMillen, of Silver Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 87. He was born on April 23, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois, the only son of John and Catherine McMillen (Ross).

After graduating from high school in Illiopolis, Illinois in 1955, Bill later went...

Janice M. Ryman

Janice M. Ryman

May 28, 2024

Janice M. Ryman, age 80, of Milford, passed away surrounded by her family on May 28, 2024. She was born to Clinton "Bud" and Lois (Simon) Gilbert on August 1, 1943 in Warsaw, IN. She graduated from Syracuse High School in 1962 and spent much of her lifetime in the Syracuse and Milford area. She married Larry Ryman on Sept...

Irene Hodges

Irene Hodges

May 27, 2024

Irene Hodges, age 91 of Warsaw, passed away on May 27, 2024 surrounded by her family at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to Harry and Beda Peterson on February 17, 1933 in Fosston, MN. She married Charles Hodges Sr on February 2, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN.  She was a dedicated homemaker known for her caring nature towards...

Steven L. Whetten Sr.

Steven L. Whetten Sr.

May 23, 2024

Steven L. Whetten Sr., affectionately known as Steve, passed away in his home in Syracuse on Thursday, May 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 67. He was born on September 30, 1956, at Elkhart Memorial Hospital to his mother, Nancy Whetten Savala (Stevens) and father, Larry L. Whetten.

Steve led a remarkable life filled with entrepreneurial spirit and a deep...

Forrest "Bud" G. Vining

Forrest "Bud" G. Vining

May 20, 2024

Forrest G. Vining, known to most as "Bud", went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2024, in his home in Claypool at the age of 84. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Etna Green, the son of Charles Vining and Millicent Carey Slone (Long). Bud led a fulfilling life dedicated to his family.

In his professional...

June A. White

June A. White

May 19, 2024

June A. White, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully, shortly after her 90th birthday at The Waters of Syracuse on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to her loving parents William and Anna Blaylock (Beaty).

Growing up in Ohio, she graduated from Kiser High School in Dayton, where she developed a strong foundation for...

Gustavo Muñoz Cruz

Gustavo Muñoz Cruz

May 18, 2024

Gustavo Muñoz Cruz, de Warsaw, falleció en el Hospital Luterano Kosciusko el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024. Tenía 48 años.

Nació en Guanajuato, México el 20 de marzo de 1976 sus padres son Evodio Muñoz Rea y María de Jesús Cruz Ruiz. Están vivos en México.



A Gustavo le gusta el fútbol y jugar al billar. Era amable y rara vez...

Rose Brown

Rose Brown

May 16, 2024

Rose M. Brown, beloved wife, mother, “yaya”, sister and friend, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 54. She was born on August 26, 1969, in Petoskey, Michigan to her parents, Douglas Sprague and Diane Buelow (Fyvie). Rose was known for her vibrant personality as a...

Kaiden Blake Ruff

Kaiden Blake Ruff

May 15, 2024

Kaiden Blake Ruff, passed away on May 15, 2024, at the young age of 20 as the result of a tragic motorcycle crash in Elkhart County. He was born in Warsaw on May 28, 2003 and was a 2021 graduate of Wawasee High School.  Where he participated in cross country. He spent most of his lifetime in the North Webster area...

Fred Miller Jr.

Fred Miller Jr.

May 12, 2024

Fred Miller Jr., a devoted family man and a beloved member of the community, passed away surrounded by his family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital at the age of 75. He was born on December 23, 1948, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the son of Fred Sr. and Josephine Miller (Meade). Fred was known for his...

Marjorie L. Greene

Marjorie L. Greene

May 9, 2024

Marjorie had a lifelong struggle with alcoholism and sadly lost her battle on May 9th, 2024. We hope her story will help inspire and enrich the lives of others who struggle with addiction and mental illness.

 

Marjorie Lynn Greene was born to Billie and Jennie (Phillips) Hollis on December 8, 1961. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1980. After high school, she went on to attend school for cosmetology.

 

In her heart of...

Brenda M. Cody

Brenda M. Cody

May 9, 2024

Brenda M. Cody, aged 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in her home in Mentone. She left behind a legacy of love that will forever resonate with all who had the privilege of knowing her.Born on April 1, 1951, in Lykens, Pennsylvania, Brenda was the daughter of Russel and Faye Jones (Bettinger). She...

Marlene F. Kessler

Marlene F. Kessler

May 7, 2024

Marlene F. Kessler, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 7, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on August 6, 1943, in Seattle, WA to Thomas and Florence (Vaugn) Bainter. 

Marlene dedicated over 35 years of her life to the noble profession of nursing, exemplifying compassion and care in all she did. Her strong-willed...

Larry L. Jackson

Larry L. Jackson

May 5, 2024

Larry L. Jackson, of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 5, 2024, at the age of 74. Born in Rochester, IN on February 18, 1950, he was the son of Richard and Dorothy Emmons. On June 22, 1985, Larry married the love of his life, Susie Barber, and they spent 30 years together until...

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