Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

Donald E. “Don” Swihart, 83, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 7:17 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. He was born on June 11, 1938 in Goshen, In to Earl Charles & Rosamond F. “Rosie” (Kaut) Swihart.

He graduated from Millersburg High School, attended Manchester College in North Manchester, IN...

Sep 29, 2021

Alice Ruth (Rink) Schrock, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 9:26 a.m. at Miller's Merry Manor, in Warsaw, Indiana, where she had been since suffering a stroke at home on September 4, 2021. A daughter of Freddie O. and Florence (Rockenbaugh) Rink, Alice was born on June 4, 1925, in Elkhart County, Indiana. She attended Millersburg schools...

Sep 28, 2021

Debra Ann Miller, 64, of Manchester, MI (formerly of Syracuse, IN) passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 11, 1957 in Elkhart, IN to Charles “Bud” & Alice (Witte) Miller.

She was raised in Syracuse, IN, graduated in 1975 from Wawasee High School Class in Syracuse, and graduated with...

Sep 28, 2021

Joyce Elaine Chupp, 60, of Syracuse, IN (formerly of Goshen, IN) passed away at 5:23 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. She was born on September 20, 1961 in Goshen, IN to Abner & Clara (Nisley) Yoder.

She attended Clinton Christian School and lived most of her life in the Elkhart...

Sep 28, 2021

Neil Gordon, age 54, passed away unexpectedly in his residence at 8:40 a.m. on September 28, 2021. Neil was born on May 18, 1967, in Riverton, Wyoming and was the son of Paul Gordon and Martha Bauer. Throughout the years Neil worked as a truck driver. He also enjoyed the lake by fishing and boating. Neil was also fond of...

Sep 28, 2021

Steven M.Wilcoxson, 67, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed from life to life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family and is now at home with his Savior. Born April 6, 1954, Steve was born to Jack E. and Betty L. (Smith) Wilcoxson in Warsaw, Indiana. On June 28, 1975, he married the love of his life, Debbie...

Sep 27, 2021

Michael Keith Albertson, age 66 of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Mike, as many knew him, was born in Mobile, AL on April 4, 1955. He was the son of the late Robert E. Albertson and Evelyn I. (Wolfe) Albertson who survives in Warsaw. Mike spent his formative years in...

Sep 27, 2021

Roma Jean Terrell, 53, of Burket, IN passed away at 12:12 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 5, 1968 in Warsaw, IN to Douglas & Gloria (Miller) McPeak.

She graduated from Warsaw High School and was a lifetime resident of Fulton / Kosciusko County. She was formerly employed at...

Sep 26, 2021

Jon William Nyce, 58, of Milford, IN passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1962 in Elkhart, IN to Donald “Red” & Betty (Stetler) Nyce.

He graduated in 1981 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was married on September 5, 1987 in Milford, IN...

Sep 26, 2021

Kenneth Allen McPeak, a resident of Silver Lake and previously of Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 11:16 p.m. in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. He was 74 years old. One of fifteen children, Ken, as many knew him, was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on July 10, 1947. He was the son of Paul McPeak and Evelyn...

Sep 26, 2021

Rayna L. Richter, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the age of 59. Born on February 2, 1962 in Anderson, IN, Rayna was the daughter of Donald and Greta Modlin (Turner). Her greatest accomplishment in life was raising her four children. Rayna had an extremely kind and giving heart, which...

Sep 26, 2021

Roselva Tran-Silvestre, age 61 of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. Born in San Luis Potosí on July 30, 1960, Roselva was the daughter of the late Valente Ceballos and Francisca Martinez. Roselva was one of twelve children in their blended family and immigrated to Indiana in her teenage years. A hard...

Sep 24, 2021

Sue Ann Smith, 83, of North Webster, IN passed away at 7:47 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1937 in Prestonsburg, KY to Benny & Pauline (Flannery) Helton.

She attended Claypool High School and retired from DePuy in Warsaw after 25 years. She lived in the Warsaw /...

Sep 23, 2021

David Michael Shaffer, 53, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 1:01 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on November 6, 1967 in Orange County, CA to Jim R. & Maxine L. (Brumley) Shaffer.

He formerly attended Warsaw High School and worked in the R.V. industry.  He resided in the Syracuse /...

Sep 21, 2021

Wesley G. “Wes” Martin, 96, of Syracuse, IN (formerly of Ladera Ranch, CA) passed away at 8:13 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN. Please checkj back for complete obituary information.

Sep 20, 2021

Norma Jean Martin, 91, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Mason Health and Rehab Center in Warsaw. She was born on March 17, 1930 in Sharps Chapel, TN to C.M. Stiner & Harriet (Savage) Stiner.

She was married in 1982 in Normanda, IN to Allen Martin who survives.  She was...

Sep 19, 2021

Myra A. Bixler, 73, of Pierceton, IN passed away at 7:02 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 6, 1947 in Fort Wayne, IN to Myron M. & Rosella (Witherow) Corll.

She graduated in 1965 from Roanoke High School and attended Ivy Tech College in Warsaw. She was married on...

Sep 18, 2021

Irene Black, age 65, passed away in her residence surrounded by family in Etna Green, IN on September 18, 2021. Arrangements are with Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.

Sep 16, 2021

Frank Paul Marol, Jr., age 67 of Warsaw, passed away quietly at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Frank was born on August 27, 1954 and was the son of Frank Marol, Sr. and Denise (Plets) Marol. He was born in Chicago but spent his formative years in Kosciusko County, graduating in 1972 from Warsaw...

Sep 15, 2021

Michael Ginter, 68 of Milford, passed away peacefully in Fort Wayne's Lutheran Hospital on September 15, 2021. Mike, as everyone knew him, was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He was born in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1971. Mike was a very creative person, with a passion for photography. He was a lover of the...