Obituaries

May 1, 2022

Deborah A. Wiggins, age 69 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 10:40 a.m.

Born in Michigan City, IN on January 26, 1953, Deb, as most knew her, was the daughter of Wilbert and Gloria (Chlebowski) Green. She was a 1971 graduate of Elston High School and a 1975 graduate of Purdue University. On...

Apr 30, 2022

Donald Eugene “Don” Shively, age 100 of Claypool, died on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10 a.m. in Warsaw at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Don was born on March 6, 1922, the son of Ernest and Hazel (Ellis) Shively. Don was a 1940 graduate of Claypool High School and married Frances Arlene “Fran”Neff in 1944 on Valentine’s Day at San Louis...

Apr 27, 2022

William Shepherd, age 74, of Claypool, passed away on April 27, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.  

Apr 26, 2022

George Robert Shrieve, age 76 and long-time local auto dealer, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

 

Bob loved his family.  Wife, Cheryl (Petro) Shrieve, married 47 years.  Bob’s two sons Brian, wife Brooke and Rob, wife Jessie.  Bob has six grandchildren:  Walt, Calvin, Georgia, Matthew, Addison and Liz (husband, Anthony).  Bob...

Apr 26, 2022

Wayne Devon Slaymaker, a resident of rural Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife at his side on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was 88 years old. Wayne was born in Crown Point, Indiana on January 2, 1934, the son of Myron and Verna (Leedy) Slaymaker.On February 13, 1999, Wayne married Diann Spry. Diligent and hard-working, he...

Apr 26, 2022

Wayne Slaymaker, age 88, passed away peacefully in his residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Please check back for service information.

Apr 26, 2022

Robert Lee (Bobbie) Nine Jr., 64, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. He was born on March 21, 1958 in Warsaw, IN to Robert L. & Carole Elaine (Atchison) Nine Sr.

He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and attended Warsaw High School....

Apr 26, 2022

Beverly Ann “Bev” Metz, 77, of Wabash, IN (formerly of Leesburg, IN) passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre in Wabash, IN. She was born on June 28, 1944 in Warsaw, IN to David C. & Mary Maxine (Busz) Sleighter.

She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and...

Apr 25, 2022

On Monday, April 25, 2022, Donna M. (Lewis) Achenbach, 81, of Warsaw, beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully into the arms of Our Heavenly Father.

Donna was born on Sept. 3, 1940 in Rankin, IL to the late Donald F. and Edith P. (Rollins) Lewis. On Dec. 14, 2001 Donna married the late William...

Apr 24, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Hepler, 90, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 8:57 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1932 in Bourbon, IN to Elmer & Florence (Marquart) Hepler.

He grew up in Bourbon, graduated from Bourbon High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married...

Apr 23, 2022

David Allen Everly, age 58, and lifelong resident of Warsaw passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in his home. Born on January 11, 1964, he was the son of Woodrow “Woody” and Ellaree Everly. David worked at Biomet as a machinist for 16 years. On January 21, 2010, David married Leif Cox. An outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting...

Apr 23, 2022

Beverly A. Hillery, age 87 and a lifetime resident of Warsaw, entered the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:03 p.m.

 

Born in Warsaw on May 17, 1934, Beverly was the daughter of Charles M. and Eva L. (Gall) Neff. She spent her formative years in the Leesburg and Atwood areas where...

Apr 22, 2022

Larry J. Blevins, a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 8:44 a.m. in Fort Wayne at DuPont Hospital. He was 71 years old.

Larry was born in Columbus, Ohio to Lonzo Blevins and Vicky (Austin) Niccum on April 7, 1951. He spent his formative years in Ohio and later moved to Warsaw.

A hard worker,...

Apr 22, 2022

James Franklin Osborne, age 70 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 5:56 pm in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Born in Martin, Floyd Co., Kentucky, James was the oldest of nine children. He was the son of Frank and Anna Sue (Osborne) Daniels. Professionally, he worked for Creighton Brothers, Serenade Foods and...

Apr 18, 2022

Jean Ann Stevens, age 79 and a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 3:43 pm.

 

Born in Plymouth on April 6, 1943, Jean was the daughter of Dale and Dorotha (Taylor) Jennings. She spent her formative years in the Bourbon area and was a 1961...

Apr 18, 2022

Jean Stevens, age 79, passed away on April 18, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A Life Celebration is pending with Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

Please check back soon for a more complete obituary and service details. 

Apr 17, 2022

Betty J. Smith, 94, of Goshen, IN (formerly of Milford, IN) passed away at 3:07 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1927 in Marion, IN to Orville C. & Emma Roberta (Jones) Nealis.

She graduated from Marion High School and attended Marion Business College. She was married...

Apr 16, 2022

Bob reunited with his wife in heaven early on April 16, 2022, from his Peabody assisted living home in North Manchester, IN, at the age of 94. He was born on May 7, 1927, to Alfred and Elsie (Zolman) Mock in Tippecanoe Township, Indiana. Following graduation from North Webster High School in 1945, Bob joined the army and shipped out...

Apr 16, 2022

James G. “Jim” Crafton, 88, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. He was born on February 6, 1934 in Nappanee, IN to Bebon & Bertha (Mischler) Crafton.

He grew up in Nappanee and graduated from Nappanee High School. He was married on September...

Apr 16, 2022

Diana Sue Egolf, 74, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1947 in Elkhart County, IN to Robert Clarence & Betty Louise (Longfield) Denny.

She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1965 from Warsaw High School. She retired...