Obituaries

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Pete Doll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Matt Dunivan

Matt Dunivan

Jul 31, 2025

Darin Matthew Dunivan, lovingly known as Matt, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2025, surrounded by his adoring wife and children, holding their hands and embraced by love. He was born on June 21, 1974, in Kokomo, Indiana. On April 15, 2000, Matt married the love of his life, Jenna French.

An alumnus of Harrison High School, Matt...

Janice D. Long

Janice D. Long

Jul 28, 2025

Janice D. Long, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on August 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Washington Don and Pearl Owen Anglin (Cummings). She lived a life that truly blossomed with love and creativity.

A proud graduate of Warsaw High School...

Clinton Wiseman

Clinton Wiseman

Jul 26, 2025

Clinton Wiseman, known to most as Clint, passed away at home in Milford on July 26, 2025, at the age of 56. He was born on October 15, 1968 to Emory Clinton Wiseman and Betty (Dailey) Hitchcock in South Haven, Michigan.

From an early age, he understood the value of hard work, he dedicated many years in the Automotive Industry.

Clint is...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jul 25, 2025

Robert F. Johnson, affectionately known as Rob, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on November 5, 1970, in Ashtabula, OH, to Robie Johnson Jr. and Penny (Godfrey) Oviedo, Rob was a devoted family man. He was a skilled CNC programmer and machinist in the countertop industry and for Zimmer-Biomet in the latter...

Leigh Simandl

Leigh Simandl

Jul 24, 2025

Leigh A. Simandl, of Warsaw, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with her loving husband by her side. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.

Lucinda Kirch

Lucinda Kirch

Jul 23, 2025

Lucinda Joan Kirch, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 in Syracuse, Indiana. She was born on November 13, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles Hardin Ellis and Ruth Pickhardt Ellis. Cinda’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, family, and a passion for fashion that never faded.

Cinda was a proud graduate of Carmel High School, Class of 1954,...

James K. Hayes

James K. Hayes

Jul 22, 2025

James Kirk Hayes, age 64, and known to most as “Jim”, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 following a 2-year battle with cancer. He was born in Muncie on December 5, 1960 to Allen & Norma (Reeves) Hayes.

He spent most of his adult life in Kosciusko County, having moved to Lake Tippecanoe with his family in 1979. He graduated from...

John M. Davisson

John M. Davisson

Jul 22, 2025

John Morris Davisson, of Warsaw, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on February 19, 1951, the son George E. and Melcena Davisson.

John worked at the Serenity House in Warsaw as an assistant manager for several years. Although John spent most of his time at home,...

Jesus Roberto Ruiz Vega

Jesus Roberto Ruiz Vega

Jul 19, 2025

Jesus Roberto Ruiz Vega was born into the loving arms of his parents, Roberto Ruiz and Rosa Vega Juarez, on July 19, 2025, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. Though his time on Earth was brief, Jesus left an eternal imprint on the hearts of his family.

He is deeply loved and remembered by his devoted parents, as well as...

Ron Elliott

Ron Elliott

Jul 19, 2025

Ronald Wayne Elliott, age 84, of Hoffman Lake, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly from a hemorrhagic stroke on July 19, 2025. Born on August 31, 1940, in Argos, Indiana, Ron was raised in Nappanee and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1958. He was the son of Merrill W. and Yvonne Jane (Feighner) Elliott.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend,...