Obituaries

Larry Potts (Jr.)

Oct 6, 2021

Larry D. Potts, Jr., a resident of Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Age 41 at the time of his passing he was originally from Hammond, Indiana where he was born on July 22, 1980. Larry was a funny, light-hearted person with a phenomenal sense of humor and a silly personality. He liked to...

Irma Ilah Smith

Oct 2, 2021

Irma I. Smith, 80, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 1:06 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Waterford Crossing Health Center in Goshen, IN. She was born on February 9, 1941 in White Cloud, MI to Roy L. & Marguerite “Margaret” (Sherman) Cook.

She moved to Pierceton from Michigan when she was 12 years old,...

Donald E. "Don" Swihart

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...

Alice Schrock (Rink)

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...

Debra Ann Miller

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...

Joyce Elaine Chupp

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...

Neil Gordon

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...

Steven Wilcoxson

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...

Michael Albertson

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...

Roma Jean Terrell

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...

Jon William Nyce

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...

Kenneth McPeak

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...

Rayna Richter (Modlin)

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...

Roselva Tran-Silvestre

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...

Sue Ann Smith

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 /...

David M. Shaffer

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 /...

Wesley George "Wes" Martin

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.

Norma Jean Martin

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...

Myra A. Bixler

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...

Irene Black

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.