Obituaries

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Larry P. Riley

Larry P. Riley

Jul 27, 2026

Larry P. Riley, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on September 8, 1942, he was the son of Wendell and Marie Riley (Mitchell).

A dedicated and lifelong learner, Larry earned his associate's degree from IPFW before graduating from Indiana Tech in 1968 with a...

Venita J. Vermillon

Venita J. Vermillon

Jul 26, 2026

Venita Jo Vermillon, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Warsaw Indiana on July 26th. Venita was born on August 25, 1937, in E.St Louis Illinois to the late Lloyd and May Owens. On September 10, 1955, she married Bernard “Bernie” Vermillon and together they celebrated 69 wonderful years of marriage prior to his death in December 2024.

Venita...

Lennie Lee Young

Lennie Lee Young

Jul 23, 2026

Lennie Lee Young, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Parkview Whitley in Columbia City on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 80. Born in Huntington on March 11, 1946, he was the son of Garl “Pete” and Veradawn Young (Bayshore).

Lennie spent four decades serving as a custodian for the Kosciusko County Highway Department. Within...

Larry Gaerte

Larry Gaerte

Jul 23, 2026

Larry D. Gaerte, of Chapman Lake, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Paddock Springs in Warsaw, at the age of 80. Born on November 9, 1945, in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Grover and Beulah Gaerte (Huffman).

Larry’s early years laid the foundation for a life devoted to hard work. He graduated from Larwill High School in...

Meredith Mignery

Meredith Mignery

Jul 20, 2026

Meredith Mignery, age 90, of Syracuse and Cromwell, passed away on July 20, 2026 at The Pines of Dekalb. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.

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Carol Lipply

Carol Lipply

Jul 20, 2026

Carol Lipply, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center at the age of 78. Born on January 13, 1948, in Dundee, Scotland, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Anderson (Welsh). In her younger years, Carol enjoyed spending time with the youth of her church. She also enjoyed the beautiful beaches of...

David Jehnsen

David Jehnsen

Jul 20, 2026

David Charles Jehnsen, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026 at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born May 22, 1943 to Ernest R. Jehnsen and Kathryn (Brightbill) Jehnsen.

He founded The Institute for Human Rights And Responsibilities together with the late Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. David codified The Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation curriculum based on experiences working with Dr. King during...

Krystal L. Brubaker

Krystal L. Brubaker

Jul 17, 2026

Krystal Leigh Brubaker, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her family at the age of 45. She was born on May 7, 1981, the daughter of Steven Bennett and Susan Patrick.

Throughout her life, Krystal was known for her vibrant personality. She was truly full of life, always having fun...

John "Jack" H. Hayden, Jr.

John "Jack" H. Hayden, Jr.

Jul 16, 2026

John “Jack” H. Hayden Jr, age 77, of Warsaw, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on May 9, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to John and Martha (Warrick) Hayden. John’s life was marked by unwavering service, devotion to family, and a passion for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, education and sports.

John spent his...

Joan King

Joan King

Jul 16, 2026

Joan King, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in her son’s home surrounded by her family. Born on November 13, 1932, in Warsaw, Joan lived a long and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Throughout her 93 years, Joan displayed her devotion to her family,...

Jeanne White

Jeanne White

Jul 12, 2026

Jeanne White, age 80, of Winona Lake, passed away on July 12, 2026 in Winona Lake. She was born on July 29, 1945 in Robinson, Illinois to Raymond and Doris (Watkins) Klier. She married John White on December 22, 1977. He passed away 2006.

Jeanne graduated from Warsaw High School in 1963, building a foundation of lifelong friendships and lessons. Jeanne...

AnnaBelle Burnett

AnnaBelle Burnett

Jul 11, 2026

AnnaBelle Burnett, 99, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born October 3, 1926 to Ruth and William Stutzman.

She married Rex Burnett in March 1945 and had four children. Linda Berger, Warsaw. Rex (Sarita) Burnett, McKinney, Tx., Toni Wheeler, Pierceton and Mike (Jan) Burnett, Lakeville, IN.

Their early years were spent on a...

Dana DeAngelis

Dana DeAngelis

Jul 11, 2026

Dana DeAngelis, age 86, of Silver Lake Indiana, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11th, surrounded by her family. Dana was born in Poland and emigrated to Uvalde, Texas in 1949 with her parents and siblings. They relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1952.

She met her soulmate and best friend John while working at Wittek Manufacturing in...

Scott L. Kessler

Scott L. Kessler

Jul 10, 2026

Scott Lee Kessler, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 10th, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born on April 4, 1956 in Auburn.

Scott is survived by wife of 49 years (06/25/1977) Tammie; son, Ryan Kessler, daughter, Tina with husband Charles Darr, son, Scotty with wife Danielle Kessler, son Robert with wife...

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Jul 8, 2026

Mary Murphy, age 95, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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Shawnee VanKirk

Shawnee VanKirk

Jul 7, 2026

Shawnee Lynn VanKirk, 84, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born on January 22, 1942, to the late Warren Ulery Jr. and Doris Ulery.

Shawnee found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved gardening, cooking, and, above all, spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her kind and caring heart, her...

Dana Stahly

Dana Stahly

Jul 6, 2026

Dana Lynn Stahly, 81, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 12:22 a.m. on July 6, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN after a brave battle with cancer. She will be remembered as the heart of the family, whose home was always a place for family and friends to gather, eat, drink, and laugh.

Born on July 18, 1944 to...

Carolyn Swick

Carolyn Swick

Jul 6, 2026

Carolyn Alice Swick, of Mentone, passed away peacefully at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born in Warsaw on November 16, 1941, the daughter of Carl and Lucille Byrer (Goshert).

She is survived by her children, Robin (Gene) Fosnaugh, Troy (Stephanie) Shull, and Tracy Shull; eight grandchildren; and two sisters,...

Raven Lynn Elliott

Raven Lynn Elliott

Jul 4, 2026

Raven Lynn Elliott, age 46, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 28, 1980, in Warsaw, Indiana to James and Nancy (Bromley) Elliott. Her journey, though marked by too few years, was filled with moments of warmth, connection, and devotion to those closest to her.

Raven is survived by her...

Carson Shepherd

Carson Shepherd

Jul 4, 2026

Carson Shepherd, of Claypool, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Fort Wayne, just one day before reaching his 76th birthday. He was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on July 5, 1950, the son of John and Mary Shepherd (Ousley).

He was a graduate of Warsaw High School, earning his diploma in 1970. Soon after,...