Obituaries

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Anita Welton

Anita Welton

Jan 15, 2024

Anita Welton, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Warsaw Meadows on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on September 18, 1943.

Anita was known for her vibrant personality, her warm smile, and her kind heart. She had a zest for life that was contagious and brought joy to all who knew her. She loved shopping,...

Chester "Chet" B. Allen

Chester "Chet" B. Allen

Jan 15, 2024

Chester B. Allen, Jr., known to most as Chet, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 21, 1947, in Silver Lake to Chester B. Allen, Sr. and Naomi Ruth Oney Allen. Chet was a hardworking and passionate individual who is remembered for his love of Jesus Christ, family, friends and good food.Chet graduated...

Harold "Harry" C. Davidsen

Harold "Harry" C. Davidsen

Jan 15, 2024

Harold "Harry" C. Davidsen, known to most as Harry, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born on February 20, 1929, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, the son of Thomas and Alvena Davidsen (Peterson).

On April 2, 1966, in Mishawaka, Harry married Norma Morris (Ladig). The two shared 52 years together before her...

Dayton Kindle

Dayton Kindle

Jan 14, 2024

Dayton Malachi Kindle passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus before his birth.  He was born January 14, 2024, at 6:29 a.m. in Warsaw, Indiana.  Born at 37 weeks, he was 4 lbs 1 oz, and 18 inches long.

Dayton will be missed on this side of heaven by his parents, Brent and Rebekah (Haun) Kindle, his...

David W. Coy

David W. Coy

Jan 13, 2024

David Wayne Coy was born on October 13, 1958. His parents were Wayne Coy and Betty (O’Haver) Coy. He married Susan Fulford in July of 1976. They had two children Kimberly and Jeremiah. He was proceeded in death by both parents. He is survived by two brothers Doug Coy and Mike Coy. He had 3 grandchildren: Zane, Jaylyn, and Xavia.

David retired from...

Ronald R. Reynolds

Ronald R. Reynolds

Jan 11, 2024

Ronald Reid Reynolds, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Signature Healthcare of Bremen on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on May 24, 1943, the son of Frank and Dorotha Reynolds (Stemen).

Ron was a graduate of Reading Michigan High School and held a degree in Engineering from Purdue University.  He...

David R. Seeley

David R. Seeley

Jan 9, 2024

David R. Seeley, of Pierceton, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on November 29, 1949, he was the son of Burton and Lorraine (Lathem) Seeley.

David proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After he was honorably discharged, he worked as a landscaper in Illinois for many...

S. Gale Lancaster

S. Gale Lancaster

Jan 8, 2024

Shirley Gale Lancaster, 80, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Monday, January 8, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She was born May 28, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to James and Margaret (Spencer) Vandygriff. She met the love of her life, James Lancaster, in 1961 while a carhop at The Fountain in Columbia, Tennessee and married him...

Wanda L. Glover

Wanda L. Glover

Jan 7, 2024

Wanda L. Glover (Hunter), affectionately known as Pat or Nana to her family and friends. Born on April 17, 1940, in Martin, KY, Wanda was the daughter of Joe and Julia Hunter.

After graduating from Prestonsburg, KY High School, Wanda began her career at United Telephone of Indiana. After 42 years of service, she retired in 2002. Wanda was a...

Allen Roy Gerber

Allen Roy Gerber

Jan 6, 2024

Allen R. Gerber, a hard worker and man of great Christian faith, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Goshen General Hospital at the age of 87. He was born on May 11, 1936, in Albion to Valentine and Alma (Mullett) Gerber. On June 6, 1960, Allen married Dolores (Hapner) Gerber; they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Allen began his career...

Vada J Overmeyer

Vada J Overmeyer

Jan 6, 2024

Vada June (Brasel) Overmeyer was born June 20, 1928, a warm sunny day in Harvey, Illinois, at the home of her parents, Harry and Beatrice Brasel. She was one of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death. Growing up Vada enjoyed playing sports, skating, dancing, and being active, something she never outgrew.

In 1945 she married Robert (Bob)...

Paula D Clark

Paula D Clark

Jan 5, 2024

Paula Dene Clark, age 79 of Warsaw and previously of Ventura, CA, passed away at Warsaw Meadows Care Center on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 1:40p.m with her daughters by her side.

Paula was born to Bruce and Majesta (Hawkins) Farance in Orofino, Idaho on September 25, 1944. She spent her formative years there, graduating from Kamiah High School. After...

Walter Benzing

Walter Benzing

Jan 4, 2024

Walter (Wally) Benzing, age 78, of Pierceton, passed away on January 4, 2024. Wally was born on November 2, 1945, to Walter and Betty (Agnew) Benzing in Hamilton, Ohio, later moving to Gilead, Indiana and graduating from North Miami High School.  Throughout his life, he brought joy and laughter to all those around him as he had a great sense...

Kay A. Kuhn

Kay A. Kuhn

Dec 31, 2023

Kay A. Kuhn, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on November 13, 1953, in Warsaw, Indiana to Alvin and Laurine Waldbeser (Haines).

After graduating from Wawasee High School in 1972, Kay embarked on a fulfilling career. She worked at Bluebell in Warsaw...

Kenneth Richard Wagner

Kenneth Richard Wagner

Dec 30, 2023

Kenneth Richard Wagner, known to most as "Ken,' passed away on December 30, 2023 at 5:33 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Warsaw to the late Charles Wagner and Helen Phillps Wagner. He was 82 at the time of his passing. 

Ken's early career was marked by his exceptional skills as a...

Sherry R. Hughes

Sherry R. Hughes

Dec 29, 2023

Sherry R. Hughes, a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Goshen Hospital at the age of 77. She was born on June 14, 1946, in Warsaw, Indiana to Gerald and Marjorie LaRue (Tenney).

Sherry graduated from North Webster High School in 1964 and embarked on a fulfilling career as...

Wade B. Hall

Wade B. Hall

Dec 25, 2023

Wade Bruce Hall, born on June 5, 1966, in Warsaw to Wade and Carolyn (Whitacre) Hall, passed away unexpectedly while out for a walk on December 25, 2023. He was 57 years old.

Wade was known for his good sense of humor which always made others feel at ease. He had a knack for finding the light side of any...

Sara Berkey

Sara Berkey

Dec 25, 2023

Sara Berkey, age 97, passed away on December 25, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1926, in Milford, Indiana to Jonas D. Stutzman and Amanda Miller Stutzman.Sara had a remarkable work ethic that was instilled in her at an early age. She retired from Kimble Glass in Warsaw, Indiana.

One of Sara's...

Cameron Coplin

Cameron Coplin

Dec 25, 2023

Cameron Coplin, age 29, of Warsaw and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1994 to James Coplin & Annette Nellans. Cameron was a remarkable individual who brought joy to all those around him. He had a fun sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. His outgoing nature and loving personality...

Richard Mangum Jr.

Richard Mangum Jr.

Dec 24, 2023

Richard "Dick" Mangum Jr., age 76, of Syracuse, passed away at Goshen Hospital on December 24, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.