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Renita L. Chesney

Renita L. Chesney

Jan 16, 2025

Renita Louise (Price) Chesney, 74, of Warsaw, passed away January 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kokomo, IN, July 8, 1950, the daughter of Norman Price and Lottie (Krissel) Price. May 12, 1998, she married the love of her life, Layman F. Chesney, who preceded her in death. They retired...

Ronald Kunkle

Ronald Kunkle

Jan 14, 2025

Ronald Kunkle (Soup Bone) age 74, from Bourbon, passed away peacefully in his home January 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Ron was born May 6, 1950 in Mansfield Ohio to Rheta Wuertley and Emmett Kunkle who will welcomed him into heaven with open arms.

Ron married his sweetheart and life partner Christi (Barker) Kunkle on November 26, 1971 they cherished 53...

Katherine A. Kieper

Katherine A. Kieper

Jan 14, 2025

Katherine A. Kieper, of Syracuse, passed away at the Waters of Syracuse on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born on October 17, 1954 to Ralph and the late Barbara Kieper. 

Titus Funeral Home of North Webster is entrusted with Katherine's care. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home, 8056 E 500 N, North...

Tommie Fields

Tommie Fields

Jan 14, 2025

Tommie Fields, of Leesburg, left this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on March 15, 1958, in Warsaw, the son of Okie and Josephine Fields (Hall). Tommie was a beacon of love and joy to everyone who knew him.

As a person with a heart of gold, Tommie embodied the spirit of...

Edith Seewald

Edith Seewald

Jan 14, 2025

Edith "Edie" Seewald, age 77, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 77 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 19, 1947 to Robert and Genevera (Getz) Hohenstien in McComas, West Virginia. She spent the majority of her life in Fort Wayne, where she dedicated herself to the fields of...

Michael J. Poe

Michael J. Poe

Jan 12, 2025

Michael J. Poe, age 39, of Warsaw, departed this life on January 12, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 25, 1985 to Devon and Cindy Poe. He was a cherished son, brother, and friend whose love for nature and helping others defined his life.

Michael worked mostly in the construction industry. He also enjoyed...

David Chauncey II

David Chauncey II

Jan 7, 2025

David Chauncey II, age 79, of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by his family at Paddock Springs Nursing Home in Warsaw on January 7, 2024. He was born to David and Jacqueline (Read) Chauncey on November 15, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN. He would marry his wife Faye Williams on July 13, 1968.

David enlisted in the Airforce, where he honorably served as...

Virginia C. Jones

Virginia C. Jones

Jan 6, 2025

Virginia C. Jones, known to family & friends as "Babes," passed away on January 6, 2025, at The Restoracy of Goshen. She was 93 years old.

She was born on August 20, 1931, in Syracuse to Donald Edward and Alta (Kolberg) Ringler. Virginia lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. She was married to Ray D. Jones on September...

Stephen D. Stine

Stephen D. Stine

Jan 6, 2025

Stephen Douglass Stine, of Etna Green, departed this world peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne at the age of 81. He was born on April 28, 1943, in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Otho and Kathryn (Bates) Stine. Stephen lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for...

Steven W. Coates

Steven W. Coates

Jan 6, 2025

Steven W. Coates, passed away at home on January 6, 2025, at the age of 65. Steve courageously fought multiple types of cancer over the last 20 years.

He was born on November 4, 1959, in Chicago to Edward & Marianne Coates. He spent his formative years in the Chicago area and attended Argo Community High School. He would go on...

Jerry L. Kerns

Jerry L. Kerns

Jan 6, 2025

Jerry L. Kerns, peacefully passed away at home in Syracuse, Indiana, on January 6, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on February 23, 1946, in Van Wert, Ohio to Clarence & Orpha (Stewert) Kerns. Jerry spent his formative years in Van Wert and graduated from Van Del/Lincolnview HS.

Professionally, Jerry is most remembered for his time spent within...

Trell Meade

Trell Meade

Jan 6, 2025

Trell Meade, age 75, of Warsaw, passed away on January 6, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on September 17, 1949, to Fred and Merenda Spears in Price, Kentucky. He married his wife Lori Wickey on July 10, 1971 in Clintwood, Virginia. 

Trell’s career spanned many years as he worked diligently as a coal miner in...

Marceil G. Conley

Marceil G. Conley

Jan 5, 2025

Marceil Gay Conley, lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, peacefully joined her husband and son in eternal rest on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Paddock Springs at the age of 89. She was born on February 6, 1935, in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Gordon Wayne and Marguerite Haney (Bouse). A woman of steadfast kindness and gentle spirit, Marceil was a true...

Jeffrey "Jeff" W. Harding

Jeffrey "Jeff" W. Harding

Jan 4, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Harding, of Warsaw, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on September 19, 1952, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Kenneth and Helen (Ehinger) Harding.

Jeff will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Laurie; children, Tonya (Clint) Burk and Zach (Kristina) Harding; 7 grandchildren; 5 great...

Martin Hernandez Sr.

Martin Hernandez Sr.

Jan 3, 2025

Martin Hernandez Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed unexpectedly in his residence on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 72. He was born on August 19, 1952, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Juanita Reyes. Martin lived a life full of love, laughter, and passion.

On September 12, 1969, Martin married Maria “Mary” del Socorro Garcia. The...

Patricia "Patty" A. Smith

Patricia "Patty" A. Smith

Jan 2, 2025

Patricia "Patty" A. Smith, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in her Warsaw home on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 61. Born on February 27, 1963, to Bill E. Nine and Sue E. (Hatfield) Wade, in Warsaw, Indiana, Patty lived a life that touched the hearts of many.

Patty had a...

Larry "Boomer" Priser

Larry "Boomer" Priser

Jan 2, 2025

Lawrence Lee "Boomer" Priser, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Majestic Care of West Allen in Fort Wayne at the age of 81. He was born on February 28, 1943, in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Mary Priser (Fairbanks).

Boomer graduated from Claypool High School and went on to have a fulfilling career as...

Sylvia J. Holloway

Sylvia J. Holloway

Dec 30, 2024

Sylvia J. Holloway, a beloved member of her community and devoted family woman, passed away at Grace Village in Winona Lake on December 30, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on May 29, 1925, to Herman and Orpha Montague, Sylvia lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by her strong faith and love for her family.

A proud graduate of...

Sue R. Croy

Sue R. Croy

Dec 27, 2024

Susan R. Croy, lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 75. Known to most as Sue, she was born on August 25, 1949, in Warsaw to John and Edith Sechrist (Snelling).

Sue graduated from Warsaw High School in 1967 and embarked on a fulfilling career,...

Dione A. Gregg McCandlish

Dione A. Gregg McCandlish

Dec 27, 2024

Dione Antoinette Gregg McCandlish, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024, in her residence at the age of 54. She was born on December 3, 1970, in Albuquerque, New Mexico; she lived much of her life in New Mexico but often visited family and friends in Indiana. She was the daughter of Jerry E. and...

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