Obituaries
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Charles Louis Haffner
May 7, 2023
Charles Louis Haffner, 85, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart, Indiana following a short illness. He was born July 21, 1937 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Arlie O. “Bill” and Marjorie E. (Howe)Haffner. On November 21, 1959 he married Ann Ruth Stoeckley in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She survives in Syracuse.
“Charlie” or...
Phillip Smith
May 6, 2023
Phillip Smith, also known as Mudd Bogg and Phil, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2023 in his childhood home where he had spent most of his life. He was surrounded by his loving family during his last moments. Phillip was born on March 24th, 1963 in Goshen, IN to Phillip Smith Sr. and Laura (Brandon) Smith.Phil graduated from Warsaw...
Linda "Sue" S. Morris
May 5, 2023
Linda S. Morris, fondly referred to as Sue by family and friends, passed away on May 5th, 2023, in the loving comfort of her own home with family by her side. Born on November 14th, 1939, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen Hilton.
Sue graduated from Churubusco High School in 1957 and went on to graduate with an...
Julia A. Orenchick
May 5, 2023
Julia A. Orenchick passed away on May 5th, 2023, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. She was surrounded by her family during her last moments. She was born on November 5th, 1946, in Goshen, the daughter of William and Irma Wiggs. She attended Syracuse High School and graduated in 1966. In October of 2000, Julia married Dennis Orenchick. The two shared...
Pastor Dale Fisher
May 5, 2023
Pastor Dale E. Fisher, a faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Peabody Retirement Community. Dale was born on December 30th, 1930, in Ben Hur, Virginia, to his beloved parents, Lawrence and Maude Fisher.After a short career as a minor league baseball player, Dale went on to pursue his education by attending Seminary where he...
John E. Uzubell
May 4, 2023
John Edward Uzubell, 65, of North Webster, IN, previously a resident of Crown Point, IN, passed away on May 4th, 2023. He is survived by his beloved children: "Mitch" John M. Uzubell and Vanessa (Joshua) Gillenwater; one granddaughter: Sierra Gillenwater; and another granddaughter due this month: Leslie Gillenwater; two brothers: Ron (Chris), Joe (Judy) Uzubell and families; an Aunt: Sheila...
Johnny Ray Isaac
May 4, 2023
Johnny Ray Isaac, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 62. He was born on May 19, 1960, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was the son of a hard-working mom who instilled in him a strong work ethic and unwavering determination to succeed. Johnny graduated from Prestonsburg High...
Gregory W. Watkins
May 3, 2023
Gregory “Greg” W. Watkins passed away surrounded by his family on May 3, 2023 in the comfort of his Warsaw home. He was born on January 31, 1954 in Hazard, KY to Willard and Freda Watkins. He married his loving wife, Sue Taylor, on August 25, 1983, and they spend 36 wonderful years together until her death in 2018.
A...
Beverly Meinert
May 3, 2023
Beverly Meinert, a devoted mother, caring grandmother, committed wife, and a hardworking farm-wife passed away on May 3, 2023, at her residence. She was 81 years old.
Born on August 5, 1941, Beverly attended Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne. She was married to Aloysius R. Meinert, who most knew as "Al," on August 26, 1967 and shortly after...
Rosemary A. Tordi
May 3, 2023
Rosemary A. Tordi (Franchetti), born on September 18, 1932, in Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 3rd, 2023, at Paddock Springs in Warsaw. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many.
Rosemary was the daughter of Luis and Josephine Franketti. She graduated from Sandusky High School and on January...
Tyson W. Williams
May 3, 2023
Tyson W. Williams, fondly called T-Bone by his close friends and family, unexpectedly passed away on May 3rd, 2023 at his home at the age of 49. He was born on June 18th, 1973 in Fort Wayne, IN to Donald and Shirley (Rhoades) Williams. On July 1, 2000, he married the love of his life, Lisa Long, in Columbia City, IN.
Tyson...
Judith Ann Robinson Burdette
May 1, 2023
Judith Ann Robinson Burdette, 80, formerly of Elizabeth, WV, passed away May 1, 2023, following a short illness at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Indiana. Born in Wood County, WV, Judy was the daughter of the late Warren and Lucinda Snider Davis. A 1960 graduate of Wirt County High School, she retired from Wirt County Schools having been the secretary at Wirt...
Joyce D. Walther
Apr 27, 2023
Joyce Darlene Walther passed away peacefully in her home on April 27, 2023. Joyce was 78. She was born on June 27, 1944, in Wabash, IN to Walter and Mavis (Keel) Brown. She was one of seven children. Joyce grew up on the family farm in South Whitley, IN. She never shied away from any farm chores. In fact, she...
Jamie Beer
Apr 26, 2023
James “Jamie” Martin Beer II, dedicated father of 3, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023 at his home in Syracuse, IN.
Jamie entered this world on October 3rd, 1978, missing his father’s birthday by hours, hence why he was named after his dad. He was born into a sports loving family and was...
Nannette Mikuly
Apr 25, 2023
Nannette P. Mikuly, passed on April 25, 2023 peacefully at her home at the age of 60. Born in Hammond, IN on December 18, 1962, she was the daughter of James and Judith (Veloch) Mikuly. She worked at Betler Auto in Goshen specializing in manufacturing and later joined Canvas creating canvas tops for boats. Nanette had passion for giving. She had...
Karen Ridderman
Apr 23, 2023
Our beloved wife and mother Karen Ridderman entered into God’s Kingdom on April 23, 2023 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Her life exemplified a love for all those around her.
Karen was born to Frederick and Arlene Fahner in 1949 in Howard City, MI. She treasured her childhood growing up on the family farm. When Karen was younger,...
Amy Capps
Apr 22, 2023
Amy Elizabeth (Cross) Capps passed away on April 22. She was 49.
Amy was born on November 8, 1973. The daughter of Barbara Helen Cross and Perry Wood Cross, Amy had a beautiful childhood filled with friends, dance, tennis, beaches, boat rides, water skiing on Lake Tippecanoe, and the beaches of Longboat Key, Florida.
During her senior year at Delta...
Jennifer Dawson
Apr 22, 2023
Jennifer Marie Dawson “Jenny,” of Warsaw, was one of the most loving mother, sister, friend, and grandmother who went beyond and above for the people she cared about just ask her sons. She sadly left this world to join her family in Heaven, April 22nd 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at 6:23 a.m.
She was born to Elbert Grow...
Kerry L. Koontz
Apr 22, 2023
Kerry L. Koontz, a lifelong resident of North Webster, passed away at the Waters of Syracuse on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 77. Born on November 29, 1945, Kerry was the son of John and Helen (Madlen) Koontz.
After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in November 1964. He proudly served...
Carolyn Young
Apr 21, 2023
Carolyn Young, age 77, of Dewart Lake, Syracuse, passed away at Paddock Springs in Warsaw, IN on April 21, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.
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