Obituaries

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Gregory W. Watkins

Gregory W. Watkins

May 3, 2023

Gregory “Greg” W. Watkins passed away surrounded by his family on May 3, 2023 in the comfort of his Warsaw home. He was born on January 31, 1954 in Hazard, KY to Willard and Freda Watkins. He married his loving wife, Sue Taylor, on August 25, 1983, and they spend 36 wonderful years together until her death in 2018.

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Beverly Meinert

Beverly Meinert

May 3, 2023

Beverly Meinert, a devoted mother, caring grandmother, committed wife, and a hardworking farm-wife passed away on May 3, 2023, at her residence. She was 81 years old.

Born on August 5, 1941, Beverly attended Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne. She was married to Aloysius R. Meinert, who most knew as "Al," on August 26, 1967 and shortly after...

Rosemary A. Tordi

Rosemary A. Tordi

May 3, 2023

Rosemary A. Tordi (Franchetti), born on September 18, 1932, in Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 3rd, 2023, at Paddock Springs in Warsaw. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many.

Rosemary was the daughter of Luis and Josephine Franketti. She graduated from Sandusky High School and on January...

Tyson W. Williams

Tyson W. Williams

May 3, 2023

Tyson W. Williams, fondly called T-Bone by his close friends and family, unexpectedly passed away on May 3rd, 2023 at his home at the age of 49. He was born on June 18th, 1973 in Fort Wayne, IN to Donald and Shirley (Rhoades) Williams. On July 1, 2000, he married the love of his life, Lisa Long, in Columbia City, IN. 

Tyson...

Judith Ann Robinson Burdette

Judith Ann Robinson Burdette

May 1, 2023

Judith Ann Robinson Burdette, 80, formerly of Elizabeth, WV, passed away May 1, 2023, following a short illness at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Indiana.  Born in Wood County, WV, Judy was the daughter of the late Warren and Lucinda Snider Davis.  A 1960 graduate of Wirt County High School, she retired from Wirt County Schools having been the secretary at Wirt...

Joyce D. Walther

Joyce D. Walther

Apr 27, 2023

Joyce Darlene Walther passed away peacefully in her home on April 27, 2023. Joyce was 78. She was born on June 27, 1944, in Wabash, IN to Walter and Mavis (Keel) Brown. She was one of seven children. Joyce grew up on the family farm in South Whitley, IN. She never shied away from any farm chores. In fact, she...

Jamie Beer

Jamie Beer

Apr 26, 2023

 James “Jamie” Martin Beer II, dedicated father of 3, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023 at his home in Syracuse, IN.

Jamie entered this world on October 3rd, 1978, missing his father’s birthday by hours, hence why he was named after his dad. He was born into a sports loving family and was...

Nannette Mikuly

Nannette Mikuly

Apr 25, 2023

Nannette P. Mikuly, passed on April 25, 2023 peacefully at her home at the age of 60. Born in Hammond, IN on December 18, 1962, she was the daughter of James and Judith (Veloch) Mikuly. She worked at Betler Auto in Goshen specializing in manufacturing and later joined Canvas creating canvas tops for boats. Nanette had passion for giving. She had...

Karen Ridderman

Karen Ridderman

Apr 23, 2023

Our beloved wife and mother Karen Ridderman entered into God’s Kingdom on April 23, 2023 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Her life exemplified a love for all those around her.

Karen was born to Frederick and Arlene Fahner in 1949 in Howard City, MI. She treasured her childhood growing up on the family farm. When Karen was younger,...

Amy Capps

Amy Capps

Apr 22, 2023

Amy Elizabeth (Cross) Capps passed away on April 22. She was 49.

Amy was born on November 8, 1973. The daughter of Barbara Helen Cross and Perry Wood Cross, Amy had a beautiful childhood filled with friends, dance, tennis, beaches, boat rides, water skiing on Lake Tippecanoe, and the beaches of Longboat Key, Florida.  

During her senior year at Delta...

Jennifer Dawson

Jennifer Dawson

Apr 22, 2023

Jennifer Marie Dawson “Jenny,” of Warsaw, was one of the most loving mother, sister, friend, and grandmother who went beyond and above for the people she cared about just ask her sons. She sadly left this world to join her family in Heaven, April 22nd 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at 6:23 a.m. 

She was born to Elbert Grow...

Kerry L. Koontz

Kerry L. Koontz

Apr 22, 2023

Kerry L. Koontz, a lifelong resident of North Webster, passed away at the Waters of Syracuse on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 77. Born on November 29, 1945, Kerry was the son of John and Helen (Madlen) Koontz.

After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in November 1964.  He proudly served...

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Apr 21, 2023

Carolyn Young, age 77, of Dewart Lake, Syracuse, passed away at Paddock Springs in Warsaw, IN on April 21, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.

Danny Harmon

Danny Harmon

Apr 19, 2023

Danny R Harmon, age 68 of Marion and previously a longtime resident of Kosciusko County and the Warsaw area, passed away at Marion General Hospital on April 19, 2023 just after 7 o’clock p.m.

Born in Warsaw on August 7, 1954 to Wanda (Harmon) Cox, Danny was raised by his mother, Wanda and step-father, Gilbert Cox. He attended Warsaw High...

Sharon R. Guyas

Sharon R. Guyas

Apr 19, 2023

Sharon Rose Guyas, age 85, of Syracuse, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a battle with dementia. She was born May 30, 1937, to Arthur & Mildred (Richhart) Snowberger.

She was greeted in heaven by her husband, George Richard Guyas with whom she was married on November 12, 1955. George preceded her on July...

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson

Apr 15, 2023

Russell Lee Wilson, age 58 of North Webster, passed away at home in the early hours of Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Born in Grantsville, WV on April 4, 1965, Russell was the son of the late David Wilson and Wuanita Richards. He attended Calhoun High School, playing football while studying there.

He was married to Janice Osbun on July 2,...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Apr 14, 2023

Barb Miller, age 85 of Pierceton, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Her passing is unexpected.

Born Barbara Sue Wallen, Barb was the daughter of Newton Wallen and Betty Hall Wallen. She was born in Prestonsburg, KY on February 4, 1938 and spent her formative years there, moving to Indiana...

Sheila Crowe

Sheila Crowe

Apr 14, 2023

Sheila Crowe, a resident of Leesburg, passed away in her daughter's Lucerne home on April 14, 2023 after bravely battling several health conditions. She was 58 years old.

Born in Warsaw on July 23, 1964, Sheila was the daughter of Cleo Bradley and Opal Conley. She attended school in the Prestonsburg, KY area where she lived for several years of...

Barbara Ann Sledge

Barbara Ann Sledge

Apr 13, 2023

Barbara A. Sledge, known to many as “Barb,” a resident of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana at the age of 78. Born on January 10, 1945 in Auburn, IN, she was the daughter of Donald and Maxine (Scott) Wiley. On October 25, 1963, she married Douglas Sledge.

 Kindhearted, Barb was greatly involved...

Richard Alan Long

Richard Alan Long

Apr 12, 2023

Richard A. Long, lifelong resident of the Mentone area and retired to Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana at the age of 80.   Born on December 3, 1942, Richard was the son of Joseph and Mary Ellen (Plummer) Long. After graduating from Mentone High School in 1960, he started working  for R.R....