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Ridgely "Butch" A. Ritter Sr.
Feb 1, 2025
Ridgely "Butch" A. Ritter, Sr. age 76, of Syracuse, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family on February 1, 2025.. He was born on May 16, 1948, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Richard Ritter and Betty Emery Ritter. He married Terri Chilcote on October 16, 1982.
He dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career as an...
Ronald Bjella
Jan 31, 2025
Ronald Bjella, age 61, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on January 31, 2025 after a vehicle accident. He was born on July 17, 1963 to Dallas and Luanne (Meyer) Bjella in Downey California.
He attended Wawasee High School and later earned his GED. Ronald was known for his engaging personality. He relished the moments spent with friends...
Ronald D. Stephens
Jan 30, 2025
Ronald D. Stephens Sr., of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by his family after complications from a recent heart surgery on January 30, 2025. He was 75 years old. He was born on May 16, 1949 to Robert and Bureda Stephens in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He would marry his wife Nora (Clark) Stephens on July 2, 1966.
Ronald spent a significant part of...
Lucinda Bowling
Jan 28, 2025
Lucinda Jane Bowling, age 84, of North Webster, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who went to be with her Heavenly Father with her family by her side.
She was born on October 4, 1940 to Dewey and Mary Brown in Scottsville, Kentucky. She was one of eight children.
Lucinda graduated from...
Gloria L. Knisley
Jan 26, 2025
Gloria L. Knisley passed away on January 26, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 19, 1949, in Kokomo to Oscar & Patricia (Dutton) Metz. Gloria grew up in Burlington, Indiana, and attended Carroll High School in Flora, Indiana. She spent her life embodying selflessness, strength, and devotion to her family and faith.
Gloria married Dana Knisley on December...
Gael Dee Munson
Jan 26, 2025
Gael “Dee” Munson III – a lifelong resident of Warsaw – passed away on January 26, 2025 at the age of 81. Known for his quick wit and engaging personality, Dee served his entire career in automotive sales – with his early years at the family-owned Munson Chevrolet. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army - having served as...
Glenda J. Millington
Jan 25, 2025
Glenda J. Millington, of Warsaw and a cherished matriarch and beloved member of her community, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on July 25, 1940, in Columbia City, Indiana, the daughter of loving parents James and Lulu (Anderson) Egner. On May, 24, 1957, Glenda married the love...
Michael A. Rego
Jan 24, 2025
Michael A. Rego, a cherished husband, father, and friend of Silver Lake, IN, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital at the age of 75. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Quincy, MA, where he cultivated a lifelong love for music and family.
He proudly served his country as a decorated Vietnam War veteran in the...
Bonnie Sue White
Jan 23, 2025
Bonnie Sue White was born on September 20, 1950, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Arnold & Susie Shepherd. She moved to Kosciusko County at a young age and remained a lifelong Kosciusko resident. Bonnie graduated from Pierceton High School. She learned the value of a hard day's work at an early age and went on to work for 28 years at...
Dennis Head
Jan 23, 2025
Dennis Head, a beloved and respected member of the North Webster community, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on March 31, 1952, in Napoleon, Ohio to Harold Head and Evelyn (Alley aka Frisky, Fricky) Zehring, Dennis led a life characterized by simplicity and a profound desire to help others.
In...
Bobbie Ann Roszak
Jan 23, 2025
Bobbie Ann Roszak, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 on January 23, 2025 in Goshen, IN. She was born in South Bend, IN on June 17, 1962 to Lloyd D. Miller and Barbara S. Miller.
She graduated with her class from Triton Highschool in 1980. She enlisted in the Navy and left with an honorable discharge. She worked 11...
Lester E. Rhoads
Jan 22, 2025
Lester E. Rhoads, of Claypool, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on March 11, 1975, in Indianapolis, he was the son of William Rhoads and Marsha (Welch) Felke.
Lester was a simple and unpretentious man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed kayaking, fishing, camping, and card games.
Lester...
Cathy Craig
Jan 21, 2025
Cathy Craig, of Dewart Lake, Syracuse and formerly of Brazil, IN, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN at the age of 70. Born on June 5, 1954, she was the daughter of Hershel and Opal (Norton) Hershner. Cathy worked as a dispatcher for Brazil, IN for 10 years before moving to...
Peter Hodges
Jan 21, 2025
Peter Hodges passed away peacefully at home on January 21,2025 in rural Leesburg, Indiana. He was 93 years old.
Peter was born on May 4, 1931, in Lafayette Indiana to Douglas & Alta (Gant) Hodges. Peter's formative years were spent in the Indianapolis area, where he graduated from Thorntown High School. He further pursued his education at Wabash College, earning a...
Grover Sparks
Jan 21, 2025
Grover Sparks, age 75, of Milford, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1949 to Elijah and Josephine Sparks.
He lived a full and meaningful life, dedicating many years to working as a truck driver. Grover was a proud American Veteran who served in the Army during the...
Anne Babcock
Jan 20, 2025
Mrs. Eleanor Anne Babcock, age 78, of North Webster, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Leo and Marie Hentges.
She was a member of Saint Matin De Porres Church in Syracuse and a homemaker. As a young adult she was an...
Sarah G. England
Jan 18, 2025
Sarah G. England, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 1:25 am, Saturday, January 18, 2025 in her residence surrounded by loved ones at the age of 69. Sarah was born January 8, 1956 in Prestonsburg Kentucky to Ray Damron Compton and Susie A. (Justice) Compton.
On October 25, 1974 Sarah was married in Packerton, Indiana to Randy Eugene England. The couple...
Charlene J. Vogel
Jan 17, 2025
Charlene Janel Vogel passed away on January 17, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana. She was 87 years old.
Charlene was born on July 22, 1937 in Buckland, Ohio to Macalan Lishness & Charlotte Knost Lishness. She grew up in northwest Ohio and was a graduate of Buckland High School in 1955.
Charlene was married to her husband, Ned Vogel...
Magdalene Good
Jan 17, 2025
Magdalene Good, age 85, of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN on January 17, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1939 to Frank and Hulda (Jackson) Gibson in Paintsville, Kentucky.
Magdalene dedicated her professional life to Zimmer, retiring in 1997 after many years of service. Her commitment to education and the well-being of children...
Julia B. Dallas
Jan 16, 2025
Julia B. Dallas, age 85, of Goshen and formerly of North Webster, passed away on January 16, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. She was born to James and Evelyn Patton on March 30, 1939. Julia lived a life rich in love, creativity, and cherished memories. She would end up marrying her love of her life Dayton Dallas on January 27, 1957.
She...
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