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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Barbara "Babs" Cummins-Coppes
Mar 25, 2026
Barbara “Babs” Cummins-Coppes of Warsaw passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1932, in Indianapolis, to Max Allen and Beryle (Clark) Blackburn and shared her early years with her brother, William, who was six years older.
Babs was married to James A. Cummins for nearly 40 years, and together they...
Katherine Clemmer
Mar 24, 2026
Katherine Esther Clemmer, née Gibbs, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 at Paddock Springs, in Warsaw, Indiana, with all the blessings of the Catholic Church.
Born on May 17, 1933, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Katherine was the daughter of Mary Esther Gibbs, née Schirch, and Franklin “FH” Gibbs. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her half-brothers,...
Ezraeli Rose Cleto
Mar 24, 2026
Ezraeli Rose Cleto was born on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was a precious baby girl who brought joy to her family. Sadly, Ezraeli passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Riley Children's Hospital at 6 days old. She was surrounded by the love of her family.
Ezraeli’s family includes her parents, Daniela Blanquet and Marco Cleto,...
Shane C Reiter
Mar 23, 2026
Shane C. Reiter, age 53, of Pierceton, Barbee Lakes area, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on June 22, 1972 in Warsaw, Indiana to Jim Reiter and Judith Pontius. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Shawn Reiter and Scott Reiter.
Shane is survived by his wife, Michelle Reiter; son, Briceon...
Lorraine Carson
Mar 22, 2026
Lorraine P. Carson, of North Webster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at South Bend Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. Born on July 18, 1947, in Goshen, she was the daughter of Vernon and Dora McGill (Liebert). Lorraine's life was marked by her dedication and her warm, adventurous spirit.
Lorraine was a 1965 graduate of Syracuse High...
Katherine Dingillo
Mar 21, 2026
Katherine Dingillo, age 94, of Syracuse, passed away on March 21, 2026 at The Waters of Syracuse. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.
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Lawrence J. Heiny III
Mar 19, 2026
Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Heiny III, 75, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on November 21, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Dollie (Hook) and Lawrence Heiny II. In 1967, he moved to Skinner Lake in Albion, where he attended Central Noble High School and graduated in 1969.
He proudly served in...
Diana M Larsen
Mar 19, 2026
Diana M. Larsen, age 72, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on June 7, 1953 in Manhattan, New York to Bernard and Betty (Riedel) Carrigan.
Diana was a 1971 graduate of East Lyden High School in Franklin Park, IL. She was well-known for her skills and enthusiasm in decorating, landscaping, and...
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