Obituaries
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Wayne Karnes
Nov 20, 2023
Ewing W. Karnes, affectionately known as Wayne, passed away on November 20, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side at the age of 76. He was born on June 19, 1947, in Kokomo, IN to JR Karnes and Betty Joan (Kline).
Wayne lived a fulfilling life marked by strong bonds with family and a passion for...
Sharon Palmer
Nov 19, 2023
Sharon Palmer, passed away on November, 19th, 2023 at the age of 83. She was a lifetime resident of the Warsaw area and is remembered for her strong will and as a hard worker who instilled the same work ethic in her daughtersBorn on March 13th, 1940 in Plymouth, Sharon was the daughter of John R. and Ruth Dillman Webster...
Phyllis King
Nov 15, 2023
Phyllis King, a longtime resident of the Warsaw area, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was 91 years old.
Phyllis was born on June 19, 1932, in Lafayette, the daughter of George and Aline {Baldwin} Brinson. Phyllis attended schools in the Lafayette area and it was there that she met the love of...
David Nieten
Nov 15, 2023
David E. Nieten, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his sister's home in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on July 26, 1960, the youngest son of Gerald D. and Emily A. Nieten (Miles).
David was a 1978 graduate of Lawrence Central High School, serving as Class President. He...
Ronald Hanusin
Nov 14, 2023
Ronald J. Hanusin, known affectionately as Ron, passed away on November 14, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 12, 1940, in Whiting, Indiana to Joseph and Suzanne Hanusin. Ron led a fulfilling and purposeful life, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and selflessness.From an early age, Ron exhibited an exceptional work ethic and a...
Barbara A. Fisher
Nov 14, 2023
Barbara A. Fisher, of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Grace Village Retirement Community at the age of 92. Born on April 28, 1931, in Rantoul, Illinois, Barbara was the daughter of Howard and Lola Gephart (Beals).
Barbara graduated from Stiver High School and went on to complete her nursing education...
James Douglas Durham
Nov 11, 2023
James Douglas Durham, known to most as Jimmy, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Born on August 28, 1942, on the family farm at Durham Lake, Pierceton, he was the son of James and Celia (Boss) Huish Durham.Jimmy was a hardworking man who left school at an early age to manage the family farm....
Evalyn (Alatza) Olvey Wiley
Nov 11, 2023
Our forever beautiful mother Evangelia “Evalyn” (Alatza) Olvey Wiley, 96, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11, 2023, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana.
She was born March 24, 1927, to Elias and Mildred (Dilts) Alatza. Evalyn grew up in the Greek community of Anderson, Indiana, cherishing her siblings George, Elaine, and...
Wendell D. Randall
Nov 9, 2023
Wendell D. Randall, 73, of Claypool, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 9, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice. Born on August 15, 1950 in Gratiot County, Michigan, Wendell was the son of Frank and Lois Sitts. Married on October 27, 1982, he shared 48 years with his loving and very forgiving wife, Joyce (née Dennis), who survives....
V. June Hook
Nov 5, 2023
June Hook, a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others, has passed away at the age of 88. She was born on May 10, 1935, in Pontiac, MI to Elwyn and Vera Bentley. June was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.June had a diverse and fulfilling...
Virginia Surso
Nov 5, 2023
Virginia Nizamoff Surso, age 83, of Syracuse, Indiana (formerly of Speedway) passed away on Sunday November 5th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Virginia was lovingly known to many as Ginnie, Dory, Dede, and Country Baba. She is survived by her brother Nicholas (Darlene) Nizamoff of Bloomington, sister-in-law Valetina Subris of Indianapolis, her son Christopher (Liane) Brazis of Almont, Michigan, her...
Danny Conkling
Nov 4, 2023
Danny Conkling, age 72, of North Webster, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 4, 2023. He was born on May 30, 1951, in Muncie, Indiana to Gail and Lois (Garber) Conkling.
After graduating from Wawasee High School in 1969, he pursued his studies at Anderson College, focusing on music. Through education, Danny nurtured his love for music and...
Micah Montague
Nov 2, 2023
Micah Alonso Montague, born on October 2, 2023, in Warsaw, IN, passed away on November 2, 2023, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Although his time on this earth was brief, Micah touched the lives of all who knew him and leaves behind a legacy of love and joy.
Micah was a beloved son, cherished by his parents, Aubrey Martinez...
Patricia "Trish" Hernandez
Nov 2, 2023
Patricia "Trish" Hernandez, lovingly known as Trish, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Warsaw. Born in Kendallville on March 13, 1964, Trish was the daughter of Gerald and Doris Lucas.Trish dedicated her career to Zimmer Orthopaedics for more than 38 years, where she worked tirelessly in every position possible. Most recently, she excelled in Plasma Coating, utilizing robotic technology...
Jane Hill
Oct 30, 2023
Jane E. Hill, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, has sadly passed away. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing on October 30, 2023, at home on Barbee Lake.Jane was born on April 6, 1948, in Warsaw. She spent her formative years in Pierceton and graduated from Pierceton High School. Throughout her life, Jane...
Gerry S. Kay
Oct 30, 2023
Gerry S. Kay, of Warsaw, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 77. She was born on April 1, 1946, in Warsaw, IN to her loving parents, Paul and Mary Miner. On May 24, 1993, Gerry married Gene Kay, and the spend nearly 30 years together before his passing on April...
Gerald "Gary" D. Konkle
Oct 29, 2023
Gerald D. Konkle, lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw at the age of 84. Known to most as Gary, he was born on December 14, 1938, in Warsaw to the late Wilson and Fawn Konkle (Himes).
Gary was an Army veteran who proudly served...
Lela M. Frantz
Oct 28, 2023
Lela M. Frantz, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 78.
Lela was born in Sioux City, IA to Rolande Orvil Nielsen and Agnes Blanche (Couture) September 25, 1945. She graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1964 and from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO in...
Kristy E. Schmitt
Oct 26, 2023
Kristy E. Schmitt, a lifetime member of the community, was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing on October 26, 2023. Born on May 22, 1952, in Warsaw, IN, to Mirl and Betty (Rose) Leek. Kristy was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege...
James Benjamin Sweet
Oct 26, 2023
James B. Sweet, age 71, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw.
Private burial will occur at Citizens Cemetery in Rochester. Family will be grieving privately.
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