Obituaries

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Ann Gephart

Ann Gephart

Jan 8, 2026

Ann Gephart, age 89, formerly of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2026 in Johns Creek, Georgia. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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Kerrie Schrock

Kerrie Schrock

Jan 7, 2026

Kerrie Schrock, age 79, formerly of Syracuse, passed at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida on January 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.

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Jacob Amos

Jacob Amos

Jan 7, 2026

Jake Amos, age 38, of Claypool, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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Lois E Smith

Lois E Smith

Jan 4, 2026

Lois E. Smith, age 94, a cherished member of the Warsaw community and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on September 24, 1931, in Silver Lake, Indiana, Lake Township to Walter and Beatrice (Bowen) Drudge. Lois married Eddie Smith on August 27, 1950. He passed away in January of 1991.

A proud...

Nancy Winger

Nancy Winger

Jan 3, 2026

Nancy L. Winger, age 83, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on January 30, 1942 to Arden and Julia (Day) Cramer in Plymouth, Indiana. She married James Winger on September 5, 1964 in Plymouth, Indiana.

Known for her sense of humor and unconditional love for her family. Nancy was famous for her...

Daniel W Lees

Daniel W Lees

Jan 2, 2026

Daniel W. “Choch” Lees, 73, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by family following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. A man of a tireless work ethic and a deep love of the lakes, leaves behind a legacy of entrepreneurship.

Born on May 3, 1952, in Union City, Indiana, to Dan and Nancy (Darby) Lees. Dan was...

Brandi K. Shepherd APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

Brandi K. Shepherd APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

Jan 2, 2026

Brandi Kay (England) Shepherd, a dedicated healer, loving mother, and lifelong resident of Warsaw, went home to the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 47 years old.

Born on March 29, 1978, in Warsaw to M. Joyce England and Rodney England, Brandi grew up with a vibrant spirit...

Janice Kay Perzanowski

Janice Kay Perzanowski

Jan 1, 2026

Janice Kay Perzanowski, 81, of Merritt Island, Florida, was lovingly welcomed into the arms of her Savior and promoted to Heaven after passing away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 1, 2026, at Cape Canaveral Hospital. Born in Pyote, Texas, she was the daughter of Douglas and Goldie Pilcher, both of whom preceded her in death. Janice spent most...

David Lincoln

David Lincoln

Dec 30, 2025

David Wayne Lincoln, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1949, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Joy and Maxine Lincoln (Krajefska).

A graduate of Mattoon High School in 1967, Dave pursued further education at Wabash Valley Jr. College before embarking...

Linda Hrynewycz

Linda Hrynewycz

Dec 28, 2025

Linda Hrynewycz, age 77, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on October 10, 1948, in Chardon, Ohio to Neil and Mary (Weaver) Hostetler. She married Roman Hrynewycz on November 25, 1988 in Warsaw, Indiana.

Linda enjoyed a fruitful career at Biomet, where she devoted 11 years of service before retiring in 1998. Her contributions to...

Jackie "Jack" L. Heeter

Jackie "Jack" L. Heeter

Dec 28, 2025

Jackie Lee “Jack” Heeter, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Kuhn Lake on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 13, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of Harold and Gladys Heeter (Enyeart).

For over 30 years, Jack enjoyed his career as a truck driver. He was disabled after a tragic...

Timothy R. Baker

Timothy R. Baker

Dec 27, 2025

Timothy Baker, of Warsaw, passed away at Mason Health and Rehab on Saturday December 27, 2025 at the age of 44. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

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Joseph G. White

Joseph G. White

Dec 24, 2025

Joseph Glen White, of Kimmell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse, at the age of 80. He was born on May 31, 1945, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Glen and Harriet White (Neibert).

After graduating from North Webster High School in 1963, Joe dedicated 19 years of his career to plumbing and later...

Marilynne Curtis

Marilynne Curtis

Dec 23, 2025

Marilynne Curtis, beloved mom, grandmother, great grandmother and loyal friend died on December 23, 2025 with her two daughters by her side in Stuart, FL. She was 92 years old.

Born in Pierceton, Indiana to James Otto and Nellie (Devenney) Tuttle on July 28, 1933, Marilynne was the last child in a family of seven brothers and sisters - Maurice Tuttle,...

Stephen "Steve" B. Crow

Stephen "Steve" B. Crow

Dec 23, 2025

Stephen "Steve" B. Crow, age 80, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Goshen, Indiana. He was born on August 31, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana to Maurice B. and Thelma M. (Price) Crow. Steve was a lifelong resident of Syracuse, Indiana and in 2011 he began spending winters in Ft. Myers, Florida. He married Linda K. Robertson...

Lois Gilliland

Lois Gilliland

Dec 23, 2025

Lois Ann (Spahr) Gilliland passed away on December 23, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born December 28, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of Eugene and Betty (Ellis) Spahr who preceded her in death.

She attended Findlay High School, Class of 1965. She married John Gilliland in 1965; they later divorced. Her companion, Bill Trew, passed away in 2020.

She is...

Dennis R Cole

Dennis R Cole

Dec 22, 2025

Dennis R. Cole, age 67, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025 in Syracuse, Indiana. He was born on December 19, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The parents of Dennis were Raymond and Beatrice "Maybell" (Towers) Cole. He married Kathy Mace on August 26, 1978 in Ligonier, Indiana.

Dennis graduated from West Noble High School...

Samuel Black

Samuel Black

Dec 21, 2025

Samuel L. Black, age 89, formerly of Clinton (Hanover twp.) slipped into the arms of his loving Savior Sunday morning, December 21, 2025 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Leesburg, Indiana. He was born August 1, 1936 in Indiana, PA. as the last surviving child of the late William Harvey & Margaret Pauline (Lingenfelter) Black. Before his retirement...

Mark Meadows

Mark Meadows

Dec 20, 2025

Mark R. Meadows, age 64, of Warsaw, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1961, in Belleville, New Jersey to Gerry and Linda (Brown) Meadows. Mark married Lisa Morreale on October 13, 1990, in Rochester, NY.

Mark's academic journey began at Penfield High School, from which he graduated in 1979. He...

Erma Atkins

Erma Atkins

Dec 20, 2025

Erma Atkins, age 84, of Warsaw, passed away in her residence on December 20, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1941 to Elmer and Vera Peters in Goodland, Kansas. She married Clarence Atkins on July 2, 1960 in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

For many years, Erma worked at Owen's Supermarket and retired from Biomet. Outside of her professional life, Erma was...