Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Ryan Lent
Aug 27, 2025
Ryan A. Lent, of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on May 31, 1996, Ryan was a vibrant individual whose passions and talents left a lasting mark on those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ryan had a passion for making things work, whether it was motorcycles, electronics,...
Joyce Haney
Aug 27, 2025
Margaret Joyce Haney (Joyce), 98, of Winona Lake, Indiana was born in the quiet town of North Manchester, Indiana, on August 2, 1927 (better known as “August the tooth”). The daughter of the late Lottie Evelyn and Ira Loren King, she joined her 2-year old sister, the late Vada Lee Nixon. Joyce peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, August 27,...
Elaine Enders-Long
Aug 26, 2025
Elaine Marie Enders-Long, 71, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on September 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Eugene and Evelyn Enders. She went on to graduate from Warsaw High School in 1971. She married Tom Long on...
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...
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