Obituaries

Jun 24, 2022

David A. "Dave" Stookey, 79, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 6:57 a.m. at his home on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Portland, IN to Kendall B. & Glenna D. (Wood) Stookey.

He graduated in 1960 from Portland High School, 1964 from Ball State University in Muncie with his bachelor’s degree, and...

Jun 23, 2022

Catherine Jarrett, age 80 of rural North Webster, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, June 23,2022 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.Born in Scottsville, Kentucky on September 3, 1941, Catherine was the daughter of Norman Eaton andPanzie S. (O’Neal) Eaton. She was one of six children and was a graduate of Harry Wood High School inIndianapolis.An independent and strong-willed...

Jun 22, 2022

Margaret A. Meyer, age 65 of North Webster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June22, 2022 at Noon.

The daughter of Charles L. and H. Beth (Moore) Werker, Margaret was born in Lagrange on May 13, 1957.She spent her formative years in Noble County and graduated from West Noble High School in 1975.After school, she was working locally when...

Jun 20, 2022

Joshua W. Owens, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the age of 38. Josh, as most people knew him, was born on November 27, 1983 in Marion, IN to Timothy and Carol Owens.

He proudly worked as a blaster for Danco Anodizing. Josh enjoyed fishing and was an avid video gamer. He could often...

Jun 20, 2022

Matthew Garrett DeWald, age 41 of Warsaw, passed away quietly at home while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 20, 2022.

 

Born on August 13, 1980, “Matt” as most knew him, was the son of Michael Garrett and Sally (Colby) DeWald. He was born in Owosso, Michigan and spent most of his lifetime in the Warsaw area....

Jun 19, 2022

Elke Woxland, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully just before 9:00pm at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the age of 74.

Born in Schrieshiem, Germany on September 11, 1947, she was the daughter of Max Purschke and Margareta Franz. In May of 1976, Elke and Stanley Woxland were united in marriage and spent 46 wonderful...

Jun 19, 2022

Keith F. Losey, of Warsaw, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the age of 66.

Keith was born on June 5, 1956, the son of Edwin Losey and Millie Martin. After graduating from Edgewater High School in 1974, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Keith...

Jun 16, 2022

Jimmy L. Hartman, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at 9:50am on Thursday, June 16,2022 at the age of 64.

He was born on May 8, 1958. He was a 1978 graduate of Warsaw High School. Jimmy was a blunt and honest man who told you how it was and how to fix your...

Jun 15, 2022

Terry L. Watts, of Warsaw, passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the age of 74. Terry was born on July 19, 1947 in Logansport, IN to John and Helen Watts. On July 19, 1985, he married Cathy Wright in Center Lake Park in Warsaw. Hard working, Terry worked as a...

Jun 14, 2022

Nicholas C. Grawcock, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on June 14 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 41 years old. He was born in Fort Wayne on June 18, 1980, the son of Robert and Debra (Carter) Grawcock. His father preceded him in death. "Nick," as most knew him, worked in Sales at Sweetwater Sound. He...

Jun 14, 2022

Linda E. “Lynn” Conn Casselman, of Warsaw, passed away quietly at Warsaw Meadows on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 74.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1947, Lynn was the daughter of Robert L. Conn and Patricia E. Conn (Tastad). She was a 1966 graduate of Highland High School in Highland, Indiana. Lynn was a jack...

Jun 14, 2022

Jean A. Koher, 97, of Syracuse, IN entered life on April 8, 1925 in South Bend, IN to Everett & Lena (Monroe) Ketring and began a new life at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN.

She lived most of her life in the Syracuse area and graduated in 1943...

Jun 13, 2022

Cathy J. Hanft, longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the age of 54.  

Born on January 27, 1968, in Warsaw, Cathy was the daughter of Edwin and Valena (Ranstead) Beigh. She was the youngest of five children. On August 26, 1989, she was united in marriage...

Jun 13, 2022

Harold D. "Dave" Waldrop, 72, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Sidney, OH to Garfield James & Cleo Emily (Kennedy) Waldrop.

He graduated in 1968 from Goshen High School in Goshen, IN, received his Associate's Degree from Ivy Tech...

Jun 12, 2022

Jessie J. Beverly, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the age of 31. Jessie was born on October 13, 1990 in Berrien County, Michigan. He was a graduate of Treasure Lake Jobs Corps. On February 28, 2012, Jessie married his best friend and love, Judy Wolsey. For some time, he lived in Texas and Oklahoma...

Jun 12, 2022

Glen E. Grubbs, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Paddock Springs Health Campus on Sunday June 12, 2022, at the age of 90.

Born in Mentone on December 3, 1931, Glen was one of the six children of Harvey and Wretha Grubbs (Boyer). He was a 1951 graduate of Warsaw High School. After high school, he entered into the United...

Jun 12, 2022

James Ray Smith, age 82 of Warsaw, passed away quietly at Warsaw Meadows Care Center on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:26 p.m.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky on July 31, 1939, James was the son of Sullivan and Lucielle Mae (Spradlin) Smith. He spent in formative years in Southeastern Kentucky and, later in life, made his home on Dewart...

Jun 11, 2022

Toni Shafer, age 70 of Akron and formerly of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away at home on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 7:56 AM.   Per Toni's wishes, no services were held.

Jun 5, 2022

Larry W. Zea, of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Sunday June 5, 2022, at the age of 63.

 

Born in Indiana on October 22, 1958, Larry was the son of Lawrence and Clara Zea (Nix). He worked for Wildman Linen up until his retirement. Larry enjoyed music, dancing, coffee and watching Game Show Network....

Jun 5, 2022

Leatrice Joy Lillian Katzer, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022, in Milford,Indiana at the age of 87.

Joy was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on December 23, 1934, to Clair and Gertrude Lodes. She was thethird child of four children. She married Roman S. Katzer on September 17, 1955, and together theyraised six children. Joy was...