Obituaries

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James Douglas Durham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Steve E. Bryant

Steve E. Bryant

Oct 25, 2023

Steve E Bryant, 68 of North Webster, IN passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, in his home from ongoing symptoms of a recent stroke.

Steve was born on February 17, 1955 to Sherman and Colleen (Colt) Bryant. A lifetime resident of North Webster. He attended grade school at North Webster Elementary and was a 1973 graduate from Wawasee High...

Dr. Bing J. Feng

Dr. Bing J. Feng

Oct 24, 2023

 Dr. Bing J. Feng, a highly respected and dedicated Surgeon, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2023, in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on January 5, 1936, in Canton Province, China. Dr. Feng was an exceptional individual who touched the lives of many through his remarkable medical career and warm personality.After graduating from Chung Shan Medical University, Dr. Feng embarked...

Carol Trump

Carol Trump

Oct 23, 2023

Carol Trump, age 69, of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on September 22, 1954, in Columbia City, Indiana to Robert and Norma Conley. She married William "Bill" Trump on October 14, 1972. Graduating from Whitko High School in 1972, Carol embarked on a successful career at Renekers Sports Shop since 1994. Working...

George H. Elenbaas

George H. Elenbaas

Oct 23, 2023

George H. Elenbaas passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at he age of 95.

 Mr. Elenbaas was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Henny Elizabeth Elenbaas (nee DeKoster) on October 12, 1997.  He is survived by his wife, Dolores, and his sister, Sonja van Buuren of Green Valley, AZ. George is also...

Gregory Gear

Gregory Gear

Oct 23, 2023

Gregory M. Gear, known to most as Greg, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne at the age of 66. Born on August 18, 1957, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Greg was the son of Dallas and Dolores Gear (Fisher).

Greg graduated from Mishawaka High School before pursuing his studies at Ivy Tech...

Kenny Goodyear

Kenny Goodyear

Oct 22, 2023

Kenny D. Goodyear, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 22, 2023. He was born on February 18, 1955, in Nashville, TN. Kenny was a hard worker and dedicated employee; he worked for MIDAS in Indianapolis for nearly 20 years when he was younger. Most recently, he worked for the Town of Syracuse in the Street and Water...