Obituaries

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Jacqueline S Hattery

Jacqueline S Hattery

Oct 25, 2025

Jacqueline S. Hattery, age 80, born on September 29, 1945, departed this life on October 25, 2025, in North Webster, Indiana. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Jacqueline's passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew her. Jacqueline married Walter Hattery on July 27, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Walter Hattery...

Carrie L Bell

Carrie L Bell

Oct 23, 2025

Carrie L Bell, age 42, of Syracuse, passed away on October 23, 2025 in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on July 10, 1983 in South Bend, Indiana to Rodney and Nancy (Taylor) Bell. She was a 2002 graduate of Wawasee High School. 

Carrie is survived by her parents, Rodney and Nancy Bell of Syracuse; brother, Kevin (Kristen Brodt) Bell of Warren,...

Nora M. Smith

Nora M. Smith

Oct 23, 2025

Nora M. Smith, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 75 in Columbia City, Indiana. Born on March 31, 1950, in Huntington to Evart & Betty (Burley) Walker. She was a proud graduate of Huntington High School. Nora dedicated many years of her life to her career in the healthcare field as a housekeeper, where her attention...

Sara J. Estes

Sara J. Estes

Oct 23, 2025

Sara Jo Estes, lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on March 29, 1977, in Warsaw, Indiana, she was the daughter of Stanley and Susan Estes (Price).

Sara was deeply devoted to her daughters, Brieanna, Lexi, and Hanna. She found immense joy in the laughter and...

Debra A. Lewis

Debra A. Lewis

Oct 20, 2025

Debra A. Lewis “Chent”, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025, in her residence at the age of 64. Born on May 25, 1961, in Uniontown, Alabama, she was the daughter of Will and Ethel Mae Lewis (Swain). Debra's journey was characterized by her outgoing, free-spirited personality, which touched the lives of many.

Debra's love for her family...

Judith Parkison

Judith Parkison

Oct 19, 2025

Judith Parkison, age 86, of Warsaw, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sunday October 19, 2025. She was born on June 23, 1939, to Donald and Henrietta Phend in Columbia City. She married her husband Donald Parkison in 1956.

Judith attended Home Church with her family, where she found joy in fellowship and lived out a...

Nancy Shuttleworth

Nancy Shuttleworth

Oct 19, 2025

Nancy J. Shuttleworth, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor Assisted Living in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on May 9, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, to Kenneth and Margaret Shuttleworth.

Nancy's passion for education was evident throughout her esteemed career, where she served as the Director of Special Education in Illinois. Her dedication to...

Fernando Zayago Castillo

Fernando Zayago Castillo

Oct 18, 2025

Fernando Zayago Castillo, age 46, of Ligonier, born on July 19, 1979, in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He lived a life filled with passion and dedication, marked by his love for family, sports, and faith.

Fernando’s enthusiasm for soccer was a significant part of his life. As a teenager, he not only...

Keith Ames

Keith Ames

Oct 18, 2025

Keith Ames, age 68, of Leesburg, passed away surrounded by his family on October 18, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1957 to Victor and Eileen Ames in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1975 in Midlothian, Illinois. He would later marry his wife Felicia Young on April 26, 1980.

Keith's professional journey was marked by...

Donna "Nana" Mosco

Donna "Nana" Mosco

Oct 18, 2025

Donna Jean Mosco, 70, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 18, 2025. Born on July 23, 1955, in Indianapolis, Donna lived a life overflowing with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.

Donna’s story is one of strength, generosity, and heart. As a single mother, she worked many jobs to provide for...

Mike Clark

Mike Clark

Oct 16, 2025

Michael Lee Clark age 73, known to most Mike, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on February 16, 1952 to Otto "Joe" and Opal (Wireman) Clark in Medaryville, Indiana. He lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and warmth, serving not only his community but also his country. Michael's career path led him to...

Patty Neimann

Patty Neimann

Oct 15, 2025

Patty Jayne Neimann, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in her Chapman Lake home, Warsaw, Indiana. Born on January 5, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana, she was a proud graduate of Elkhart High School, class of 1956.

In June 1958, she married Loren Bickel and together they had 3 children...Lindsey, Rodney and Kevin.

Patty worked...

Delores Moore

Delores Moore

Oct 13, 2025

Delores Moore, age 90, of North Webster, was surrounded by her family when she passed away on October 13, 2025. She was born in Michigan on January 18, 1935. She was adopted by Homer and Caroline Sleighter of Pierceton in 1945. She was a cherished matriarch, Delores will forever be remembered for her strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to...

Martha Crookshank

Martha Crookshank

Oct 13, 2025

Martha Crookshank, a beloved artist, educator, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on October 13, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Warsaw, Indiana, following a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 1, 1949, in Alliance, Ohio, Martha dedicated her life to nurturing creativity and inspiring countless students throughout her 28-year career teaching art in Alliance City Schools. Even after...

Patricia J. Reitz-Collins

Patricia J. Reitz-Collins

Oct 12, 2025

Patricia J. Reitz-Collins, age 85, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on March 10, 1940, in Elkhart, Indiana to Henry and Mable (Kegley) Willey.

Patricia's professional journey began after graduating from Elkhart Central High School in 1960, followed by her attendance at the University of South Bend and St. Mary's of the Woods in Terre Haute. She...

Samuel Popenfoose

Samuel Popenfoose

Oct 11, 2025

Samuel “Sam” Popenfoose, age 89, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Born on August 20, 1936, to Dallas and Gladys Popenfoose, Sam lived a life marked by love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family, faith, and passions.

Shortly after graduating from North Webster High School in 1954, where he...

Randy Luttman

Randy Luttman

Oct 10, 2025

Randy Luttman, 71, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away peacefully in early October from kidney failure.

Born and raised in Syracuse, Randy was the eldest son of the late Pete and Waneta Luttman. He was a proud graduate of Wawasee High School, where he made close friendships that endured through the years.

As a young adult, Randy enjoyed water skiing, tennis, and golf,...

Marcile Mehl

Marcile Mehl

Oct 7, 2025

Marcile "Marty" Mehl, age 94, of Milford, passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital on October 7, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1931 to Eldon and Maude Yoder in Ligonier, IN. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. She married her husband Thomas Mehl on December 31, 1951. Throughout her life, Marcile demonstrated an unwavering dedication to her...

Rev. John Lutton, Sr.

Rev. John Lutton, Sr.

Oct 6, 2025

Rev. John Lutton, a distinguished pastor and community leader, departed this life on October 6, 2025, in Ligonier, Indiana, at the age of 86. Born on July 13, 1939, in Muncie, Indiana. John dedicated over 60 years of his life to the ministry, serving others through his unwavering commitment to faith, public service, and family.

John's remarkable career began with his...

Stephanie Lamb

Stephanie Lamb

Oct 5, 2025

Stephanie Stamper-Lamb, age 59, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly from health complications on October 5, 2025. She was born to Ted and Janet Stamper on December 26, 1965 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Class of 1984. She also worked several years at Cardinal Center

Stephani was known for her warmth and creativity, often...