Obituaries
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Valerie L. Kirkpatrick
Jun 15, 2024
Valerie “Val” L. Kirkpatrick, of North Webster, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and warmth with her devoted partner by her side on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 58.
Born on July 19, 1965, in the vibrant city of Washington DC, Val was the daughter of Charles Kirkpatrick and Ruby Snow.
Val adorned various hats with grace and finesse....
Mike Koher
Jun 14, 2024
Mike Koher, a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, unexpectedly passed away in his residence on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on September 14, 1956, in Warsaw, he was the beloved son of Martin Koher and Sandra Ritter (Cooperreider).
Mike graduated from Wawasee High School in 1975 and embarked on a remarkable career journey. For 49 years,...
Deborah Garman
Jun 13, 2024
Deborah Garman, known to most as Deb, passed away on June 13, 2024 in Warsaw. She was born on October 14, 1961, Warsaw and spent most of her lifetime in the area.
Deb graduated from Whitko High School with the class of 1980. She was a caring mother and grandmother who cherished each of them equally. In her free time, Deb...
Charles "Mike" M. Cheek
Jun 11, 2024
Charles Michael Cheek, “Mike,” was born on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1946, and met his Savior eye to eye on June 11, 2024, surrounded by the love, laughter, and tears of his beloved wife, June, four daughters, and one of his granddaughters.
Mike graduated from Aurora High School in Aurora, Indiana in 1964. He attended Purdue University and earned his B.S....
Maggie Wood
Jun 11, 2024
Magdalynn M. Wood, affectionately known as "Maggie", passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the young age of 26. She was born to her loving parents, Terry Wood and Theresa Finley, on March 15, 1998, in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She exuded a personality that was a beautiful tapestry of love, kindness,...
Joseph J. Beer
Jun 11, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Beer, has passed away. His passing on June 11, 2024 was unexpected though he had battled diabetes and other health concerns in the last few years. He was born on May 16, 1975, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN to James "Jim" and Deborah (Jessop) Beer.
A graduate of Wawasee High School with the class 1994, Joe was remembered...
Denny D. Durst
Jun 10, 2024
Densel D. Durst, fondly known as "Denny," passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio at the age of 79. He was born on July 18, 1944, in Primghar, IA to his loving parents, Densel L. and Ruth Durst (Proehl).After graduating high school, Denny was united in marriage to his true love, Teresa Hein,...
Michelle Young
Jun 8, 2024
Michelle Daniele Young, known to all simply as Michelle, passed away on June 8, 2024, at 2:28 pm in Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born on October 22, 1968, in Warsaw to Dan Wyatt and Jean Baldwin Gibson. Michelle was a graduate of Warsaw High School with the class 1987 and also attended Grace College.. She was a dedicated member of...
Georgeann Schnurr
Jun 8, 2024
Georgeann (Shanley) Schnurr, of Fort Wayne and later of Bremen, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Grace Village at the age of 94.
Born on December 27, 1929, in Kewanna, IN to George and Anna Shanley, Georgeann's legacy is woven with threads of love and dedication. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in...
Mark DeWitt
Jun 8, 2024
Mark DeWitt, age 60, of New Paris passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1963. He was a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and served as a first lieutenant in the National Guard. He married Jill Patty on October 13, 1990.
Mark found true joy from spending time with his...
Laura M. Bixel
Jun 4, 2024
Laura Mary (Rodgers) Bixel, of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by close friends on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 84. The daughter of George and Mary (Sherman) Rodgers, she was born on March 9, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa.
On May 12, 1963, in Warsaw, Laura married Donald O. Bixel and spent 49 years together until his passing in...
Mark A. Mayhew
Jun 3, 2024
Mark A. Mayhew, of Union, Michigan and formerly of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born on September 24, 1967, in Hillsdale, Michigan, the son of Lyle Mayhew and Betty Bolden (Heath).
Mark dedicated many years of his life to working at Depuy. Beyond his professional life, Mark was renowned for...
Betty J. Myers
Jun 2, 2024
Betty Jean Myers, of Keizer, OR, formally of Syracuse, IN passed from this world into heaven, Sunday, June 2. As she took her final breath, we were assured that she was embraced by her savior. She was a woman of faith and Jesus was always by her side.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ray E. Bray and...
Robert D. Peterson
Jun 2, 2024
Robert D. Peterson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born in Warsaw on November 2, 1950, to his parents Robert Peterson and Donna Rapp (Koser).
Robert led a fulfilling life, graduating from Warsaw High School and going on to work as a Sewage Operator...
Janice Winters
Jun 2, 2024
Janice Winters, age 80, of North Webster, passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2024 at The Waters in Syracuse. She was born on August 12, 1943 in West Virginia to Frank and Sylvia Thompson. She married her husband Frank Winters on November 1, 1958. She moved to the North Webster community in 1964 where she and her...
Dana Marcum
May 29, 2024
Dana N. Marcum, of North Manchester, passed away on May 29, 2024, at his home. Dana was born on August 1, 1960, in Williamson, West Virginia to Roland and Mary (Farley) Marcum.
Dana loved cars and car shows which he participated in for many years. He took great pride and was meticulous when restoring old cars and making them show quality. Dana...
Bill W. McMillen
May 29, 2024
William Wayne McMillen, of Silver Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 87. He was born on April 23, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois, the only son of John and Catherine McMillen (Ross).
After graduating from high school in Illiopolis, Illinois in 1955, Bill later went...
Katherine Valdes
May 29, 2024
Katherine Valdes, age 67, of Warsaw passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024. She was born to Anthony and Betty (Stotts) Valdes on April 23, 1957 in St. Louis, MO. She spent her formative years there and attended Cleveland High School. She was married to the love of her life Orville (Bo) Erhart for many years.
Katherine will be remembered by...
Janice M. Ryman
May 28, 2024
Janice M. Ryman, age 80, of Milford, passed away surrounded by her family on May 28, 2024. She was born to Clinton "Bud" and Lois (Simon) Gilbert on August 1, 1943 in Warsaw, IN. She graduated from Syracuse High School in 1962 and spent much of her lifetime in the Syracuse and Milford area. She married Larry Ryman on Sept...
Irene Hodges
May 27, 2024
Irene Hodges, age 91 of Warsaw, passed away on May 27, 2024 surrounded by her family at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to Harry and Beda Peterson on February 17, 1933 in Fosston, MN. She married Charles Hodges Sr on February 2, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. She was a dedicated homemaker known for her caring nature towards...
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