Obituaries

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Joseph M. Cumbo

Joseph M. Cumbo

Apr 14, 2026

Joseph M. Cumbo, of Warsaw and formerly Chicago, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on October 11, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Joseph and Laura Cumbo (Arizzi). Joseph lived a life marked by his creativity and a profound love...

Charlotte Gerke

Charlotte Gerke

Apr 11, 2026

Charlotte Gerke, age 2½, of rural North Webster, unexpectedly left this world on April 11, 2026 at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 8056 East 500 North, North Webster, IN 46555.

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

Brandon W. Edwards

Brandon W. Edwards

Apr 10, 2026

Brandon Wayne Edwards, of Ossian and formerly of Kosciusko County, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 44. Born on March 3, 1982 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Cathy Busz. Brandon was a man remembered fondly by all who knew him for his humor and helpful...

Aaron Meyer

Aaron Meyer

Apr 10, 2026

Aaron "The Wawasee Spice Guy" Meyer, 76, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 10, 2026. Aaron was born in Gary, IN October 24, 1949 to Bob and Betty Meyer. On November 8, 1997, he married his love, Marty Oswald Meyer, who survives him. Also surviving are his three children, Robby Meyer, of Lebanon, TN, Angela (Mike) McGlothlen, of Hebron,...

Norman R. "Destroyer" Crites

Norman R. "Destroyer" Crites

Apr 10, 2026

Norman R. "Destroyer" Crites, age 83, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on January 18, 1943, in Puyallup, Washington. His parents were Herman C. and Betty (Erpelding) Anderson.

Graduating from Eatonville High School in 1961, Norman began his career working on a dairy farm during his youth, where he developed a strong...

Pedro Garza

Pedro Garza

Apr 6, 2026

Pedro M. Garza, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 7, 1945, in Weslaco, Texas, he was the son of Felipe and Maria Garza (Medelez). Pedro lived a life characterized by hard work and loyalty to his family and friends.

Pedro’s professional career was characterized by his...

Barbara Pasko

Barbara Pasko

Apr 6, 2026

Barbara Pasko, age 66, of Pierceton passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1959 in Hammond, IN to Robert and Evelyn Wittig. Throughout her career, Barbara worked as an interior designer and owned her own arts, crafts, and jewelry business – a testament to her remarkable talent and dedication to artistic expression.

Barbara was a...

Maria Lopez

Maria Lopez

Apr 5, 2026

Maria E. Lopez, age 52, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on April 16, 1973, in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico, to Guadalupe Navor Guerra and Felipa Lopez Lopez.

Maria’s professional journey was distinguished by her long-standing tenure at Veada Inc. in New Paris, Indiana, where she devoted 25 years of service. Her...

Richard A Phillips

Richard A Phillips

Apr 2, 2026

Richard A Phillips, age 58, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1967 in Goshen, Indiana to Richard and Jean (Sloan) Phillips. Richard lived a life marked by a profound love for the outdoors, where he found great joy in fishing and exploring the world of mushrooms, passions that...

Chad Fore

Chad Fore

Apr 2, 2026

Chad Lee Fore, 54 - formerly of Sparta, TN - passed away on April 2, 2026, with his wife, Margo Diane Fore (married 33 years), children Joshua (Laura) Fore and Samantha Fore (Kyle Churchill) right by his side until the very end. He fought the most courageous fight against cancer, the bravest man alive, a mountain of a man. He...

Michael Magid

Michael Magid

Apr 1, 2026

Michael J. Magid, age 73, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Syracuse, Indiana. He was born on June 27, 1952 to Sam and Frances (Meisler) Magid in Detroit, Michigan. He married Marilla Jager on November 29, 2013. Michael’s life was marked by a steadfast commitment to his students, family, and passions that enriched those around him.

Michael...

Alvin D. Rockhill

Alvin D. Rockhill

Apr 1, 2026

Alvin Duane Rockhill, of Mentone, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne at the age of 86. He was born on August 7, 1939, in Bourbon, the son of Glenn and Iloe Rockhill (Vining).

After graduating from Etna Green High School, Alvin built a successful career, spending many years at...

Kevin Cowen

Kevin Cowen

Apr 1, 2026

Kevin Michael Cowen, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Mason Health and Rehab at the age of 73. He was born in Rochester on September 25, 1952, the son of Lloyd and Bette Cowen (Moriarty).

Kevin was a 1970 graduate of Triton High School. He worked as a meat cutter at Kroger for 25 years until...

Lucia De Los Santos

Lucia De Los Santos

Apr 1, 2026

Lucia De Los Santos unexpectedly left this world on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was born in Warsaw on March 7, 2026.

Lucia’s arrival brought immeasurable joy to her parents, Guadalupe Jaramillo De Los Santos and Julissa Gutierrez-Saucedo, whose hearts overflowed with hope and dreams for her. She was a cherished sister to her brother Isaias, a tiny miracle who joined...

Larry D. Christner

Larry D. Christner

Mar 28, 2026

Larry D. Christner, 77, of Winona Lake, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born in Peru, Indiana on May 27, 1948 to Carl & Norma (Geberin) Christner. Larry was a 1966 graduate of Maconaquah High School. He attended Corpus Christi College (Texas), Grace College, and then received his...

Richard "Dick" Gale Bohnstedt

Richard "Dick" Gale Bohnstedt

Mar 27, 2026

Richard "Dick" Gale Bohnstedt, age 90, of Milford, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Syracuse, Indiana. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Larwill, Indiana to Clinton and Lucille (Brown) Bohnstedt. He married Carolyn Barnhart on December 24, 1954 in Pierceton, Indiana. She passed away on July 7, 2016.

A proud graduate of Larwill High School in 1953, Dick...

Debbie Bricker

Debbie Bricker

Mar 26, 2026

Debbie Bricker, a cherished mother, devoted daughter, and loving friend, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on October 26, 1950 to Herbert and Gertrude (Ackley) Dye in Warsaw, IN. Debbie was a longtime resident of the Warsaw community and a proud graduate of Warsaw High School, class of 1969. She...

Michael Rostochak

Michael Rostochak

Mar 26, 2026

Michael Theodore Rostochak, age 95, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw on March 26, 2026. He was born in Johnstown, PA. to George & Anna (Putoski) Rostochak.

He moved to Indiana with his sister in Goshen, IN, where he would meet his wife, Wilma Werstler. They moved to Pierceton, IN, where they raised their children and continued to live.

Mike...

Robert E. Randall

Robert E. Randall

Mar 25, 2026

Robert Earl Randall, of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw at the age of 74. Born on July 27, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the son of Robert Edwin Randall and Sherilyn Bershing (Rusmisel).

Bob graduated from Akron High School in 1969, and soon after, he served his country in...

Patricia Crittendon

Patricia Crittendon

Mar 25, 2026

Patricia L. Crittendon, age 74, of North Webster, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her residence. She was born on February 19, 1952, in Louisa, Kentucky to Gallie and Clara (Wright) Maynard. She married Bernie Crittendon on May 6, 1970 in Pierceton, Indiana. He passed away on November 22, 2016.

Patricia was well known as the owner and operator...