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Hector Hinojosa Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Hector Hinojosa Jr., of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 54. He was born on September 16, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Hector and Diana Hinojosa (Najera). His life was characterized by his deep love for family.
Hector was a devoted father to his daughter,...
Eliza Jones
Apr 24, 2025
Eliza Jones, 85, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born to Hershel and Rose Hershberger in Oneida, Kentucky, and spent most of her life in Goshen and Syracuse. Eliza married Larry Jones on June 15, 1958, and together they raised three wonderful children.
A 1957 graduate of Goshen High School, Eliza went on to work...
Deloris Holland
Apr 23, 2025
Deloris Holland, age 62, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community on April 23, 2025.
Born March 17, 1963, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Cletus Holland and Joyce Prater Holland Cook, they moved to Warsaw, IN later that year.
She worked as a babysitter, housekeeper, and caregiver as well as at Creighton Brother's. Her love of animals, baking, and...
Jessie G. Slone
Apr 21, 2025
Jessie Garner Slone, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 67. Born on August 10, 1957, in Meridian, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Floyd and Elizabeth Swindle (Todd). Jessie was known for her kind, loving nature and family-oriented spirit.
Jessie dedicated her life...
Tom Levernier
Apr 19, 2025
Tom Levernier, 75, of Milford, passed away on April 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1950, to Daniel and Mary Helene (Thomas) Levernier and spent his entire life in the Milford community. A proud graduate of Milford High School, class of 1968, Tom married Nancy Barth on May 2, 1969, shortly before enlisting in...
Dean Miner
Apr 18, 2025
Dean was born in 1938 to Bram and Ruth Heisler Miner of Etna Green. In 1974, he married Jill Geiger, who survives.
He graduated from Etna Green High School in 1956. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and attended Basic Training at Great Lakes Training Center.
After Basic Training, he went to Aviation Prep School in Norman, Oklahoma. He was...
Judy Pennington
Apr 13, 2025
Judy Pennington, 72, of Warsaw, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2025. Judy lived life with a vibrant, joyful spirit that touched everyone around her.
Born on July 30, 1952, in Warsaw, Indiana, she was the daughter of Chris and Virginia Allen. On June 2, 1969, she married the love of her life, Charles...
Chad Ousley
Apr 9, 2025
Chad Lincoln Ousley, lifelong resident of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on July 16, 1972, in Warsaw, he was the son of Gordon and Loretta Ousley. Chad touched the lives of many through his unwavering faith, hard work, and dedication to family and friends.
Chad attended Whitko High...
George Bacon
Apr 8, 2025
George Bacon, age 82, of Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, passed away on April 8, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He was born on October 13, 1942 to Cletus and Dorothea (Kintz) Bacon in Fort Wayne, IN.
He graduated from Payne High School in Ohio in 1961 and went on to have a commendable career,...
John "Pigpen" R. Hanna
Apr 7, 2025
John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, of Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. John was born on October 7, 1952, to Ardel and Virginia (Dimon) Hanna in Warsaw.
John graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971. He attended college in Iowa and then returned to Warsaw and had a long career with the phone company where he retired from...
Jenny Bushong
Apr 5, 2025
Genevieve “Jenny” L. Bushong, age 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully in her residence surrounded by her loving family on April 5, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Milford, Indiana, to Gerald and Louise (Smaltz) Coy/Neer. On November 28, 1954, she married Jon Bushong of Syracuse, who survives.
A lifelong resident of the Milford and Syracuse area, Jenny...
Sue Warrick
Apr 4, 2025
Sue A. Warrick, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 24, 1938, in Greensburg, IN, she was the daughter of Calvin and Dora (Milligan) Terrell.
Sue enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She enjoyed travelling, birdwatching, and playing cards with family and friends. A spiritual woman, Sue attended Bible studies at...
Bonnie Endicott
Apr 3, 2025
Bonnie L. Endicott, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 65. Bonnie has been a member of the Cardinal family for eight years. Throughout that time, she attended day services and has been a brilliant, smiling force of nature in the hallway. There, she always greeted visitors and...
Julie Mellinger
Apr 2, 2025
Julie K. Mellinger passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025, at Mason Health Care in Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 76.
Julie was born May 5, 1948, in Elkhart, to Clifton and Madelyn (Tyler) Mellinger. She attended Nappanee High School and then worked for GTI Dytronics for 21 years, Phillips Mfg. for 6 years and Miller’s Merry Manor for 10 years...
Steven B. Robinson
Apr 1, 2025
Steven B. Robinson, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on March 4, 1954, he was the son of Gerald and Imogene Robinson (Leckrone). He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971.
Steve dedicated a significant part of his life to various careers, starting with his work...
William D. Huffer
Apr 1, 2025
William "Bill" D. Huffer, born on April 4, 1940, in Warsaw, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born to Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer on April 4, 1940. Bill's life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep sense of community. He graduated from Warsaw High School in...
John J. Kasamis
Mar 30, 2025
John J. Kasamis, a beloved figure in his community and a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 30, 2025, at the age of 78, following an extended illness. Born on August 25, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of George and Doris Kasamis, both of whom preceded him in death.
John’s professional journey...
Willie Jernigan
Mar 29, 2025
William Moore Jernigan, lifelong resident of North Webster, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 79. Known to most as “Willie”, he was born on September 30, 1945, in Cross Plains, Tennessee, the son of Hubert and Virgie Jernigan (Bush). He brought joy and laughter to those around him throughout his life....
Thomas M. Kruger
Mar 29, 2025
Thomas M. Kruger, of North Webster, passed away peacefully at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester on March 29, 2025, at the age of 88. A valued member of his community, Thomas dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career, working for Silgan (formerly Monsanto) for 39 years, where he served as Crew Chief until his retirement in...
Zachary Woodcock
Mar 27, 2025
Zachary Henry Woodcock, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 34. Born February 27, 1991, in Warsaw, he was the son of Blayne and Christy Woodcock (Pennington). Zach touched the lives of many with his big and kind heart, leaving behind many memories of love and laughter.
Zach...
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