Obituaries

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Peter Hodges

Peter Hodges

Jan 21, 2025

Peter Hodges passed away peacefully at home on January 21,2025 in rural Leesburg, Indiana. He was 93 years old.

Peter was born on May 4, 1931, in Lafayette Indiana to Douglas & Alta (Gant) Hodges. Peter's formative years were spent in the Indianapolis area, where he graduated from Thorntown High School. He further pursued his education at Wabash College, earning a...

Grover Sparks

Grover Sparks

Jan 21, 2025

Grover Sparks, age 75, of Milford, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1949 to Elijah and Josephine Sparks.

He lived a full and meaningful life, dedicating many years to working as a truck driver. Grover was a proud American Veteran who served in the Army during the...

Anne Babcock

Anne Babcock

Jan 20, 2025

Mrs. Eleanor Anne Babcock, age 78, of North Webster, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of the late Leo and Marie Hentges. ‍

She was a member of Saint Matin De Porres Church in Syracuse and a homemaker. As a young adult she was an...

Sarah G. England

Sarah G. England

Jan 18, 2025

Sarah G. England, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 1:25 am, Saturday, January 18, 2025 in her residence surrounded by loved ones at the age of 69. Sarah was born January 8, 1956 in Prestonsburg Kentucky to Ray Damron Compton and Susie A. (Justice) Compton. 

On October 25, 1974 Sarah was married in Packerton, Indiana to Randy Eugene England. The couple...

Charlene J. Vogel

Charlene J. Vogel

Jan 17, 2025

Charlene Janel Vogel passed away on January 17, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana. She was 87 years old.

 Charlene was born on July 22, 1937 in Buckland, Ohio to Macalan Lishness & Charlotte Knost Lishness. She grew up in northwest Ohio and was a graduate of Buckland High School in 1955.

 Charlene was married to her husband, Ned Vogel...

Magdalene Good

Magdalene Good

Jan 17, 2025

Magdalene Good, age 85, of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN on January 17, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1939 to Frank and Hulda (Jackson) Gibson in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Magdalene dedicated her professional life to Zimmer, retiring in 1997 after many years of service. Her commitment to education and the well-being of children...

Julia B. Dallas

Julia B. Dallas

Jan 16, 2025

Julia B. Dallas, age 85, of Goshen and formerly of North Webster, passed away on January 16, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. She was born to James and Evelyn Patton on March 30, 1939. Julia lived a life rich in love, creativity, and cherished memories. She would end up marrying her love of her life Dayton Dallas on January 27, 1957. 

She...

Renita L. Chesney

Renita L. Chesney

Jan 16, 2025

Renita Louise (Price) Chesney, 74, of Warsaw, passed away January 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kokomo, IN, July 8, 1950, the daughter of Norman Price and Lottie (Krissel) Price. May 12, 1998, she married the love of her life, Layman F. Chesney, who preceded her in death. They retired...

Ronald Kunkle

Ronald Kunkle

Jan 14, 2025

Ronald Kunkle (Soup Bone) age 74, from Bourbon, passed away peacefully in his home January 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Ron was born May 6, 1950 in Mansfield Ohio to Rheta Wuertley and Emmett Kunkle who will welcomed him into heaven with open arms.

Ron married his sweetheart and life partner Christi (Barker) Kunkle on November 26, 1971 they cherished 53...

Katherine A. Kieper

Katherine A. Kieper

Jan 14, 2025

Katherine A. Kieper, of Syracuse, passed away at the Waters of Syracuse on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born on October 17, 1954 to Ralph and the late Barbara Kieper. 

Titus Funeral Home of North Webster is entrusted with Katherine's care. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home, 8056 E 500 N, North...

Tommie Fields

Tommie Fields

Jan 14, 2025

Tommie Fields, of Leesburg, left this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on March 15, 1958, in Warsaw, the son of Okie and Josephine Fields (Hall). Tommie was a beacon of love and joy to everyone who knew him.

As a person with a heart of gold, Tommie embodied the spirit of...

Edith Seewald

Edith Seewald

Jan 14, 2025

Edith "Edie" Seewald, age 77, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 77 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 19, 1947 to Robert and Genevera (Getz) Hohenstien in McComas, West Virginia. She spent the majority of her life in Fort Wayne, where she dedicated herself to the fields of...

Michael J. Poe

Michael J. Poe

Jan 12, 2025

Michael J. Poe, age 39, of Warsaw, departed this life on January 12, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 25, 1985 to Devon and Cindy Poe. He was a cherished son, brother, and friend whose love for nature and helping others defined his life.

Michael worked mostly in the construction industry. He also enjoyed...

David Chauncey II

David Chauncey II

Jan 7, 2025

David Chauncey II, age 79, of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by his family at Paddock Springs Nursing Home in Warsaw on January 7, 2024. He was born to David and Jacqueline (Read) Chauncey on November 15, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN. He would marry his wife Faye Williams on July 13, 1968.

David enlisted in the Airforce, where he honorably served as...

Virginia C. Jones

Virginia C. Jones

Jan 6, 2025

Virginia C. Jones, known to family & friends as "Babes," passed away on January 6, 2025, at The Restoracy of Goshen. She was 93 years old.

She was born on August 20, 1931, in Syracuse to Donald Edward and Alta (Kolberg) Ringler. Virginia lived most of her life in the Syracuse area. She was married to Ray D. Jones on September...

Stephen D. Stine

Stephen D. Stine

Jan 6, 2025

Stephen Douglass Stine, of Etna Green, departed this world peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne at the age of 81. He was born on April 28, 1943, in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Otho and Kathryn (Bates) Stine. Stephen lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for...

Steven W. Coates

Steven W. Coates

Jan 6, 2025

Steven W. Coates, passed away at home on January 6, 2025, at the age of 65. Steve courageously fought multiple types of cancer over the last 20 years.

He was born on November 4, 1959, in Chicago to Edward & Marianne Coates. He spent his formative years in the Chicago area and attended Argo Community High School. He would go on...

Jerry L. Kerns

Jerry L. Kerns

Jan 6, 2025

Jerry L. Kerns, peacefully passed away at home in Syracuse, Indiana, on January 6, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on February 23, 1946, in Van Wert, Ohio to Clarence & Orpha (Stewert) Kerns. Jerry spent his formative years in Van Wert and graduated from Van Del/Lincolnview HS.

Professionally, Jerry is most remembered for his time spent within...

Trell Meade

Trell Meade

Jan 6, 2025

Trell Meade, age 75, of Warsaw, passed away on January 6, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on September 17, 1949, to Fred and Merenda Spears in Price, Kentucky. He married his wife Lori Wickey on July 10, 1971 in Clintwood, Virginia. 

Trell’s career spanned many years as he worked diligently as a coal miner in...

Marceil G. Conley

Marceil G. Conley

Jan 5, 2025

Marceil Gay Conley, lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, peacefully joined her husband and son in eternal rest on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Paddock Springs at the age of 89. She was born on February 6, 1935, in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Gordon Wayne and Marguerite Haney (Bouse). A woman of steadfast kindness and gentle spirit, Marceil was a true...