Obituaries

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Kelly Jo Barth Hutchison

Kelly Jo Barth Hutchison

Feb 3, 2024

Kelly Jo Barth Hutchison, a beloved mom, grandma and sister, passed away on February 3, 2024, at her home in North Webster. She was born on May 20, 1969, in Goshen to William and Bethel Lee (Howard) Barth. She spent her formative years in Milford and attended school there.

Kelly Jo was a bit of a free spirit and self-proclaimed hippie...

Edward "John" H. Anderson

Edward "John" H. Anderson

Feb 2, 2024

Edward Harvey Anderson, known as John by his friends and family, passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 1, 1963, to Donald and Sally (Polenz) Anderson.

Beloved brother of Dan Anderson, Kathy Newby, and Cindy (Tracy) Almond; Uncle and Great Uncle.

After moving to Indiana, John began his schooling at...

Elaine McPherson

Elaine McPherson

Jan 31, 2024

On the Morning of January 31st ,2024 Mom passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family in Bourbon, IN. She was born August 28,1940, in Wyandotte, MI., to Gordon and Louise Barnard, who proceeded her in death.

Elaine is survived by her 3 daughters: Bonnie Miller, Patti Howard, and Cathi Brandenburg; sisters: Linda Popp, Donna Carmean, Anita Verlinde, and...

Robert Zajicek

Robert Zajicek

Jan 31, 2024

Robert Zajicek, known to most as Bob, passed away peacefully in his home at Chapman Lake on January 31, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1943, in East Chicago to Robert and Elizabeth (Schachte) Zajicek. He spent his formative years in Northwest, Indiana and was a graduate of Hammond Tech.

Bob served in the US Navy for 4 years. He...

Bambi D. Baier

Bambi D. Baier

Jan 29, 2024

Bambi D. Baier, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in Fort Wayne on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 61. Born in Warsaw, Indiana on March 9, 1962, she was the daughter of Max Sr. and Shirley Reavis (Himes).

Bambi worked as a cashier for Kroger for 30 years before retiring. She was well loved by many of her customers...

Jane Eaton

Jane Eaton

Jan 29, 2024

Patria Jane Eaton, lovingly known as "Jane", passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, the day after her 75th birthday. She was born on January 28, 1949, to Paul and Patria "Pat" Molebash (Dock) in Elkhart.

Jane was a 1967 graduate of Warsaw High School. She started working for Zimmer Biomet straight...

Larry Eugene Konkle

Larry Eugene Konkle

Jan 29, 2024

Larry E. Konkle, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away at his home on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on August 22, 1962, he was the only son of Leslie and Linda (Leedy) Konkle.

Larry is survived by his father, Leslie (Marta); sister, Lisa (Randy) Yates; niece, Jody (Martin) Monce; nephew, Travis (Heather) Yates; four great nieces...

Madeline Waliczek

Madeline Waliczek

Jan 28, 2024

Madeline M. Waliczek (nee Nowak), age 83, of North Webster, IN formerly of Hickory Hills, IL has passed away.

Beloved wife of the late LeRoy Anthony Waliczek. Loving mother of David (Tammy) Waliczek and Carolyn Desmet. Devoted daughter of the late Thaddeus and Ann (nee Cislak) Nowak. Proud grandmother of Lee (Asia) Waliczek, Zachary (Megan) Desmet, Patrick Desmet ,USMC Corporal Luc...

Dorothy I. Dye

Dorothy I. Dye

Jan 27, 2024

Dorothy Irene Dye, age 96, went to her heavenly home on January 27, 2024 with her family at her side.  She was born  in Leesburg on October 3, 1927 to John and Bernice Smith Watkins.

Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Leesburg and a 1945 graduate of Leesburg High School. On June 25, 1945, she married Charles Dye with whom she...

Joanna Behr

Joanna Behr

Jan 26, 2024

To view Calvary United Methdosist's recording or Joanna's funeral, plase follow this link:  https://www.youtube.com/@syracusecalvaryumc1799





Joanna Behr of Syracuse, Indiana, a lifelong learner and educator, passed away on January 26, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1932 to Raymond and Agnes Allen of Sweetser, Indiana. 



She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1950 and went on to complete her undergraduate studies at...

Penny Marie Graham

Penny Marie Graham

Jan 24, 2024

Penny Graham, a dedicated and compassionate woman has passed away at the young age of 67. Penny was born on May 24, 1956, in Warsaw to Rhonda Mattix Kitch and Warren Rohrer. Penny received her education at Warsaw Community High School before pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse at Bethel University's School of Nursing.

Throughout her 30+ career, Penny's natural...

Fred Ewert

Fred Ewert

Jan 24, 2024

Fred Ewert, a hardworking and dedicated man passed away on January 24, 2024 in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was 73 years old.

Fred was born on July 9, 1950, in Warsaw to Frederick Ewert and Betty Jean Caywood Ewert Zitterbart. Fred was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, completing his education in 1969. Most remember him for his...

Gary Edwards

Gary Edwards

Jan 23, 2024

Gary D. Edwards, a devoted family man and a veteran for the US Navy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in his home at the age of 70 He was born on August 6, 1953, in McCracken County, Kentucky to Calvin Edwards and Mary F. Solomon (Kincade).

Gary dedicated 18 years of his life serving in the US Navy,...

Max Brower

Max Brower

Jan 21, 2024

Max Brower, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at Paddock Springs of Warsaw.. He was 75 years old. Max was born on June 15, 1948, to Guy Maxwell and Agnes (Pinkerton) Brower. 

He was a 1966 graduate of Syracuse High School, continuing his academic journey at Purdue University. At Purdue, Max earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering;...

Marvin Smith

Marvin Smith

Jan 21, 2024

Marvin H. Smith, a dedicated and hardworking individual, passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 15, 1947, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Marvin and Elsie (Walker) Smith.

Marvin's professional journey was characterized by his commitment and unwavering dedication. He spent thirty years as a physical plant director...

Michael G. Lattimer

Michael G. Lattimer

Jan 21, 2024

Michael G. Lattimer, of Leesburg (Lake Tippecanoe) and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, Indiana at the age of 84. He was born on February 18, 1939, in Connersville, the son of Albert and Dixie Lattimer (Frazier). 

After graduating from Plymouth High School in 1957, Mike furthered his education at...

Larry G. Harmon

Larry G. Harmon

Jan 21, 2024

Larry G. Harmon, age 77, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1946 to Leonard & Birdie (Dotson) Harmon. Larry graduated from Mentone High School in 1964. After high school he enlisted in the Army and served stateside for two years. He married Barbara Crisp on January 27, 1968, and together they raised...

Skip A. Mumford

Skip A. Mumford

Jan 20, 2024

Skip A. Mumford, age 75, of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 20, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1948 to Earnest & Ruby (Nelson) Mumford. Skip was well known in and around Silver Lake as he grew up there his entire life. He was in the last class to graduate from Silver Lake High...

Margaret "Marge" Kistler

Margaret "Marge" Kistler

Jan 19, 2024

Margaret F. Kistler, of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital at the age of 84. Known to most as “Marge”, she was born on March 16, 1939, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Penwarden.

Marge served in the United States Airforce and then took on the role of a stay-at-home mother...

Donna Woodruff

Donna Woodruff

Jan 18, 2024

Donna Jean (Manley) Woodruff, 71, fell asleep in death gently and peacefully, surrounded by family who love her deeply on January 18, 2024, in Warsaw, Indiana.

 Donna was born on November 13, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to her loving parents, Emmanuel Roy and Julia Manley. She lived a life marked by love, dedication, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her...