Obituaries
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Donald R. Shepherd
Aug 25, 2025
Donald Ray Shepherd, longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on November 24, 1969, the son of Olen and Susie Shepherd (Slone).
He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly through fishing, hunting, and boating on the lake. His love for the outdoors was a...
Emma J. Hurd
Aug 25, 2025
Emma Jean (Meade) Hurd went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2025. She was born to Sam and Ruby Meade on July 16, 1945 in Packerton, IN. She married the love of her life, Arnold Gordon Hurd, Sr. on December 22, 1963. They spent 35 years together before his death. Together, they raised their three children...
Judith Hayden
Aug 24, 2025
Judith Hayden, affectionately known as Judy, passed away peacefully at her cherished Tippecanoe Lake home in Leesburg on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81.
Born November 24, 1943, in Logansport, Indiana, to Everett and Margie (Tomlinson) Clark, Judy lived a life rooted in love, family, friendship, and devotion. After earning her master’s degree in education...
Sylvia Daugherty
Aug 24, 2025
Sylvia Daughtery, 79, Beaver Dam, Claypool, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2025, at her home, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Sylvia was born on August 8, 1946, in Emma, Ky., to Glover and Cardella Collins.On June 14, 1963, she married Clyde Slone; he passed away from cardiac arrest on Dec. 31, 1981. Sylvia...
Gabriella A. Snyder
Aug 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabriella Alexis Snyder, who left this world unexpectedly on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at just 3 months old. Born at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on May 19, 2025, Gabby was a radiant light, filling the lives around her with joy and an infectious spirit that could brighten the darkest of...
George A. Pavel
Aug 23, 2025
George A. Pavel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on November 11, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, to Andrew and Mae Pavel (Zakula).
George dedicated much of his life to his family and his work, which included owning...
Bodhi Jack Carlin
Aug 21, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow we share the passing of our precious son, Bodhi Jack Carlin, who was born sleeping on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:48 am.
Bodhi’s name means awakening – a symbol of light, love and guidance. Though his time with us was brief, his impact will remain forever. Bodhi came into our lives as a...
Arthur S. Gonzalez
Aug 20, 2025
Arthur Serrano Gonzalez, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his beloved family, at the age of 69. He was born on April 17, 1956, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Marie “Hazel” Gonzalez (Serrano).
Arthur served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps from...
Linda L. Alto
Aug 16, 2025
Linda Lorraine Alto, of Mentone, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 82. She was born just outside of Muncie on July 27, 1943, the daughter or Walter and Ruby Briner. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was characterized by her kindness and generosity.
Linda graduated from Muncie Central High...
Karrah L. Teruya
Aug 14, 2025
Karrah Leigh (Fidler) Teruya, 36, passed away in the early hours of August 14, 2025, at IU Health University Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Karrah was born at Goshen Hospital on May 12, 1989, to Jim and Denise Fidler. She was the oldest of five children. On September 13, 2014, she married Micah Nathanael Teruya. Surviving are her husband, Micah; her...
Pete Doll
Aug 14, 2025
Arnold Wayne Doll was born on July 28, 1934, in Cromwell, Indiana to Theries & Minnie (Simon) Doll. He was known to most everyone as Pete. Pete passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Pete dedicated his life to family and serving others.
From an early age, Pete learned the value of hard work...
Kathleen Shafer
Aug 12, 2025
Kathleen Ann Townsend-Shafer, of Warsaw, passed away on August 12, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 67. She was born on December 12, 1957 to John and Shirley Townsend. Kathleen built a life characterized by her unwavering commitment to her profession and her deep love for her family and the outdoors.
She graduated from Coldwater High...
Buddy Gene Butts
Aug 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Buddy Gene Butts, age 94, of Warsaw, Indiana. He passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025.
Gene was born on September 18, 1930 in Kosciusko County to Lawrence and Margaret Butts. He married his high school sweetheart, Carole Geneal Clinker on March 14, 1952. He graduated from Beaver Dam School...
Sharon A. Carson
Aug 10, 2025
Sharon A. Carson, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Mason Health and Rehab at the age of 74. She was born in St. Joseph County on June 2, 1951, the daughter of William and Clara O'Neill. She enjoyed a fulfilling career as a beautician, having graduated from Vogue Beauty College.
Sharon had a love for animals...
Dorothy E Howell
Aug 4, 2025
Dorothy Evelyn Howell, 99, Silver Lake, passed away Monday August 4, 2025 at home. She was born June 16, 1926 in Silver Lake to Walter Rodrick Meinert and Cleo Lucille (Drudge) Meinert. She graduated with the class of 1944 from Silver Lake High School and on November 11, 1948 in N. Manchester, married Harry Nelson Howell who preceded her in...
Irene Mast-Schrock
Aug 4, 2025
Born Irma Mast, she was known to everyone as Irene or Littlebit. She was born on October 29, 1949 to Moses Mast and Goldie Fern (Miller) Mast in Goshen, Indiana. She passed away on August 4, 2025, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 75; she was visiting with two of her children, Teresa Atwell and Neil Schrock at the...
John M. Kelly
Aug 3, 2025
John M. Kelly, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Mason Health Care and Rehab at the age of 77. Born on July 15, 1948, in Lepanto, Arkansas, he was the son of Charles and Willa Kelly (Owen). John lived a life rich in devotion to his family.
After graduating high school, John joined the United...
Ed Huffer
Aug 3, 2025
M. Ed Huffer, age 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 3, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 20, 1942 to Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer. Ed was a proud graduate of Warsaw High School, class of 1960. He would marry his wife Suzanne Mollenhour on August 27, 1960.
He dedicated...
Rae Kausal
Aug 2, 2025
Rae M. Kausal, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on February 14, 1935, to Lewis and Patricia (Conto) VanVlymen, Rae devoted her life to caring for her family, ensuring that her home was a place of warmth and love.
A resident of 55 years, Rae had a strong connection to Dewart Lake,...
Rosie Robinson
Aug 2, 2025
Rosie Mae Robinson (Jordan), a woman whose life was a testament to loyalty, strength, and unwavering love, passed away with family by her side on Saturday, August 2nd. at the age of 91.
Born in Williamsburg, Missouri, Rosie built a life rooted in dedication and care. She spent years at Bluebells before retiring from the YMCA and Racket Club of Warsaw,...
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