Obituaries

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Tony Lozier

Tony Lozier

Sep 13, 2025

Tony Lozier, age 70, of North Webster, passed away at The Waters of Syracuse on September 13, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8056 East 500 North, North Webster, IN 46555.

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Judith Marie Hansen

Judith Marie Hansen

Sep 12, 2025

Judith Hansen, age 77, of Milford, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on September 12, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.

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Darrel Mast

Darrel Mast

Sep 12, 2025

Darrel Mast, a beloved member of the South Whitley community, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on July 31, 1965, in Columbia City, Indiana to the late Rex and Ina Jeanette Mast. Darrel lived the majority of his life in Pierceton and South Whitley.

Darrel spent his career working for Tim Smith Construction. Beyond...

Verdonna Yakimicki

Verdonna Yakimicki

Sep 10, 2025

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted”

Verdonna Lynn Yakimicki, 66, of Hoffman Lake, Indiana peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on November 1, 1958 at Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw, Indiana. She is now reunited with...

Jeri Pruitt

Jeri Pruitt

Sep 10, 2025

Jeri Pruitt, born on October 7, 1973, passed away on September 10, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on October 7, 1973 to Jerry Baggs and Donna Loubert in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Meridan High School in 1991. She married Osta Pruitt on May 18, 1996. She worked at Restoration Medical Polymers.

She found joy in...

Jamie E. Elijah

Jamie E. Elijah

Sep 9, 2025

Jamie E. Elijah, of Fort Wayne, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on January 3, 1977, in Warsaw, Indiana, he was the son of Janice Wilson (Osbun).

Jamie graduated from Warsaw Community High School, where he was known for his passion for football, especially when it came to his support for the Notre Dame...

Terry Dausman

Terry Dausman

Sep 8, 2025

Terry Glenn Dausman, of Ellwood City, PA and formerly of Warsaw, passed away in his residence in Pennsylvania on September 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on November 6, 1949, in Warsaw, Indiana, he was the son of Gerald and Gloria Dausman. Terry was a lifelong resident of the area, fondly remembered for his warmth, kindness, and commitment...

Betty Reeder

Betty Reeder

Sep 7, 2025

Betty Reeder, age 87, of Milford, passed away surrounded by her family on September 7, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567. 

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Byron Sears

Byron Sears

Sep 7, 2025

Byron Sears, age 84, of Syracuse, passed unexpectedly in his residence on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.

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Michael Kern

Michael Kern

Sep 7, 2025

Michael A. Kern, of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, Indiana at the age of 77. Born on January 20, 1948, in Goshen, Indiana, Mike led a life characterized by his strong work ethic, community spirit, and deep commitment to family.

Mike graduated from Syracuse High School in 1966 and soon embarked on...

John Richard “Dick” Sutton

John Richard “Dick” Sutton

Sep 5, 2025

John Richard (Dick) Sutton, 92, passed away on September 5, 2025, in North Webster, IN, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on August 19, 1933 in Kendallville, IN, to John R Sutton Sr. and Helen (Saemann) Sutton. He is survived by his loving wife Kay (Wible) Sutton, his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, sister Kathryn Meibers and brother Gary...

Carole Carey

Carole Carey

Sep 3, 2025

Carole Carey was born November 22, 1936, in Chicago to Gustav & Elizabeth Phillips Oberg. She passed away on September 3, 2025 in Warsaw. She dedicated much of her career to the field of Human Resources and also operated a Jewish Cemetery, contributing to her community in meaningful ways.

Carole was beloved by her family and will be missed deeply. She...

Pheby Hensley

Pheby Hensley

Sep 2, 2025

Pheby Angelese Hensley, 47, of Warsaw Indiana, passed away on September 2nd, 2025 at 6:36pm, while battling a courageous fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Pheby was born on November 28, 1977, in Plymouth Indiana, to John & Thelma Hensley.

She was a devoted mother, known for her vibrant personality and her ability to light up a room. She always became everyone's best...

Lucas Hamann

Lucas Hamann

Sep 2, 2025

Lucas Hamann, age 29, of Columbia City passed away. He was born on December 1, 1995 in Rock Island, Illinois. He lived a life filled with warmth and kindness, always making friends with his easy-going personality.

Lucas loved his family and family get-togethers. He loved working on cars, fishing, outdoors, computer building, gaming, traveling, cooking, and singing karaoke. Lucas was a...

Jennifer Gholson

Jennifer Gholson

Aug 31, 2025

Jennifer Gholson, age 54, of Pierceton and rural North Webster, passed away at home on August 31, 2025, after fighting a long valiant battle against poor health. She was born on May 29, 1971, in Concord, New Hampshire, to John Ferrin and Bernadette Alosa.

Jennifer joined the United States Air Force, where she served for 12 and a half years, and...

Daniel Penn

Daniel Penn

Aug 31, 2025

Daniel Penn, of Mentone, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on August 10, 1960, to Grover Penn and Corene (Richwine) Hansen, Daniel lived a life marked by his deep connections with family and friends, as well as his warm and approachable personality.

His life was filled with simple joys, including hanging out at the...

Doug Craddock

Doug Craddock

Aug 30, 2025

Doug Craddock, age 56, of Warsaw, passed away on August 30, 2025, after a six-year battle with ALS. Born on February 10, 1969 to Laren and Carolyn Craddock in Warsaw, IN. Doug lived a life filled with passion and kindness, as he inspired those around him with his caring nature and unwavering smile. 

He was a graduate of Warsaw Community High...

Judith A. Morgan

Judith A. Morgan

Aug 30, 2025

Judith A. Morgan, of Syracuse, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 79. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse. Please check back for the complete obituary. 

Robert "Robby" Castle, Jr.

Robert "Robby" Castle, Jr.

Aug 29, 2025

Robert Castle, Jr., known to most as Robby, was born on March 7, 1962, in Warsaw to Bob & Wilma Jean Collinsworth Castle. He passed away on August 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of fond memories and cherished moments.

He is survived by his siblings: Frank (Donna) Castle, Gary Castle, Pat Espinoza, Sandy Byer, and Benita Fernandes, all of whom...

Carol Long

Carol Long

Aug 28, 2025

Carol Long, was born on September 9, 1952, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Gerald and Virginia Jones Maggart. She passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, while living in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Plainfield. A graduate of Larwill Schools, she carried with her the knowledge and skills that served her both personally and professionally throughout her life.

Carol...