Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

Rev. James E. “Jim” Lantz was born January 5, 1931 at Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN and his earthly life ended on Nov. 24, 2021 in Goshen, IN. He was the first child of Henry E. Lantz and Esther C. Lantz. He lived the first eighteen years of his life in Leo, IN as part of a large...

Nov 23, 2021

Charles Earl Grisby, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital on Tuesday November 23, 2021, at the age of 52. He was born on February 10, 1969, the son of Charles and Annie Grisby. Charles worked in manufacturing at Warsaw Foundry. Charles will be dearly missed by his children, Jayden, Jada, and Jasmine; twin brother, Carl (Melissa) Grisby; and...

Nov 22, 2021

Nancy I. Mack, 76, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. She was born on April 6, 1945 in Gallipolis, OH to Roy Orville & Lesta Rachel (Byas) George.

She grew up in Ohio, graduated from Marion High School in Marengo, OH, and lived...

Nov 21, 2021

Chad Monroe Morgan, 42, of Akron, IN passed away at 5:31 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 22, 1979 in Warsaw, NY to Peggy F. Morgan.

He attended public schools in NY, moved to the Warsaw area in 1998, and attended Warsaw High...

Nov 20, 2021

Glenn R. Robbins Sr., of Warsaw, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center on Saturday, November 20, 2021, just a day after turning 80. Born in Lafayette, Indiana on November 19, 1941, to Roscoe and Dortha (Fife) Robbins. In September 1961 he married Mary L. Rupert they were together for over 20 years who preceded him in death in April...

Nov 20, 2021

Jackie Whitaker, age 85 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at home on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born Jacqueline Bernice Kreighbaum, Jackie was the daughter of William Kreighbaum and Belva (Madlem) Kreighbaum. She was born in Miami County near Gilead on June 5, 1936 and spent her formative years there, graduating from Gilead School in 1954. On February...

Nov 19, 2021

Jean Dreher, age 78 of Warsaw and a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. The Lord gently took her hand at 11:00 p.m. Born Emma Jean Bradford on June 25, 1943, Jean was the daughter of Henry and Daisy (Wadkins) Bradford. She was born near Hoffman Lake and...

Nov 19, 2021

Cecil Gene Meade, 61, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. He was born on September 12, 1960 in Columbus, OH to Curtis Gene & Suzan Ann (Wright) Meade Sr.

He was a high school graduate and lived most of his life in the...

Nov 19, 2021

Nancy Lou Dishon, 95, of Syracuse, IN (formerly of Kokomo, IN) passed away at 6:48 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1926 in Dayton, OH to Frank Leroy & Esther Florence (Keck) Darby.

She graduated from high school in Vandalia, OH and was married on March 28, 1983...

Nov 18, 2021

Mary L. Evans, a resident of Goshen, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. She was 89 years old. Mary was born in Pulaski County on June 22, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Henry and Marion Evans. Professionally, she spent much of her life as a seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and other textile...

Nov 18, 2021

Robert Russell Runnells went to be with his Savior on November 18, 2021 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake, IN. After more than a decade of battling four different types of cancer and numerous other health issues, his body was too weary to continue the fight, but his faith was strong and the promise of eternal life gave...

Nov 18, 2021

Sandra L. “Sandy” Bartels, 75, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. She was born on August 4, 1946 in Goshen, IN to Edwin D. & Alice Louise (Ritter) Huber.

She graduated in 1964 from Syracuse High School and attended Beauty Trade School. She...

Nov 17, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Anglin, age 68 died on November 17, 2021 in West Woods of Niles where she resided. She was born on August 10, 1953 in South Bend to John Wesley Anglin (who preceded her in death) and Norma Jean (Murphy) Anglin who survives. She attended Logan Center in South Bend for one year in 1960 and one year...

Nov 15, 2021

Sandra Sue “Sandy” Reed, 69, of Silver Lake, IN passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on July 30, 1952 in Wabash, IN to Charles Oliver & Loretta Ann (French) Evans.

She graduated in 1970 from Manchester High School in North Manchester, IN, received...

Nov 15, 2021

David William Cotton, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away in his Brownsburg, IN home November 15, 2021. He was born January 7, 1947 to Anna (Marsh) And Elbert Cotton Sr. in Elwood, IN. David resided in Syracuse for more than 25 years after moving there from Morristown, NJ. He co-founded Cotton & Cotton Insurance (now Northern Lakes Insurance)...

Nov 15, 2021

Sharon L. Severson Baker knew no stranger and no question was off limits. She always wanted to know where you were from and was very proud of her Wisconsin/Minnesota Norwegian heritage. Attending high school and college both in La Crosse Wisconsin, her Wisconsin roots shown through with her intense love for the Green Bay Packers, UW Badgers, beer and cheese...

Nov 15, 2021

Marilyn J. Shepherd, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 7:33AM on Monday November 15, 2021, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 82. Born on February 22, 1939, in Warsaw, Marilyn was the daughter of George and Donna Fuller. She was united in marriage in Paintsville, Kentucky to Jerome Shepherd on October 2, 1961. They...

Nov 14, 2021

Leslie Lee Gregory, a longtime resident of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born on July 3, 1958, in Warsaw, Leslie was the daughter of William and Sandra (Stevens) Vanator. She spent her formative years in the area and graduated from nearby Dekalb High School before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science...

Nov 14, 2021

Willard Ousley, age 72 of Lake Tippecanoe, passed away unexpectedly after a brief health concern at Fort Wayne’s Dupont Hospital on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on May 5, 1949, he was the son of Taulbie Ousley and Gracie (Green) (Ousley) Craft. He grew up partially in Kentucky and later in Warsaw where he attended Warsaw Community...

Nov 14, 2021

Morris L. Weyand, 89, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw, IN. He was born on July 18, 1932 in Watseka, IL to Morris & Alice (Bliss) Weyand.

He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, IL, Indiana University in Bloomington, IN and was a...