Obituaries

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David A. Melton

David A. Melton

Jun 5, 2023

David A. Melton, Sr. a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at Paddock Springs Healthcare, Warsaw on Monday, June 5, 2023 5:45 p.m. He was 83 years old.

Dave, as most knew him, was born in Montpelier, OH on February 24, 1940. He was an accomplished drummer in his high school band and in many bands after. Dave was an...

Kimberly Ann Zitzka

Kimberly Ann Zitzka

Jun 4, 2023

Kimberly Zitzka passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 71. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with Kimberly's care. Her family is grieving privately. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. 

Walter O. Noffsinger

Walter O. Noffsinger

Jun 2, 2023

Walter O. Noffsinger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Cypress Cove Center in Crystal Water, Florida on June 2, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born on April 25, 1933, in Elkhart, Indiana to Orba A. and Clara Noffsinger (Mallory).

In his younger years, Walter worked...

Linda Keeven

Linda Keeven

Jun 2, 2023

Linda L. Keeven, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was 72 years old.

Born to parents Jay VanderKolk and Effie (Bell) VanderKolk, Linda was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and later went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the Lutheran Hospital Nursing Program.

She spent...

Larry Hilliard Jr.

Larry Hilliard Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

Larry L. Hilliard Jr., lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the age of 52. He was born on July 21, 1970, the son of Patricia and Larry Hilliard Sr. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw. 

The family is grieving privately. No public...

Daniel David McKibbin

Daniel David McKibbin

May 31, 2023

Daniel McKibbin, age 60 of Millersburg, passed away quietly in his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.    He was born in South Bend on August 26, 1962 to Michael McKibbin and Patricia (Ruch) McKibbin. He spent his formative years in Lagrange, IN and was  a 1980 graduate of Lakeland High School. Professionally he work in air conditioning assembly at Mobile...

Gary Price

Gary Price

May 28, 2023

Gary Allen Price, of Warsaw, was a hardworking family man who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Warsaw, Indiana on May 28, 2023. He was 65 years old. Gary was born on October 11, 1957 in Greensburg, IN to Donald and Betty Price. He married his wife Rosemary Schoettner in Silver Lake, IN on...

David H. Eherenman

David H. Eherenman

May 27, 2023

David H. Eherenman, lifelong resient of Warsaw, passed away at his home with his family by his side at the age of 71. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with David's care. The family has decided to grieve privately. There are no services planned at this time. 

Judith "Judy" R. Kinder

Judith "Judy" R. Kinder

May 27, 2023

Judith R. Kinder, lovingly known as Judy, passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born on May 7th, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Dr. William and Margaret (Bloesch) Walton.Judy graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, IL and went on to work as a phlebotomist for American Red...

Matthew Paul Shufelt

Matthew Paul Shufelt

May 25, 2023

Matthew P Shufelt, a resident of South Bend and previously a longtime resident of Tippecanoe and Marshall County, passed away at Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was 48 years old.

Born in Joliet, IL on October 1, 1974 to Arnold Allen Shufelt and Vanessa L (Stone) Shufelt, Matthew was a graduate Argos...

Cynthia "Cyndee" Ulmer

Cynthia "Cyndee" Ulmer

May 22, 2023

Cynthia “Cyndee” Kay Holle Ulmer, of Avon Park, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 22, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 76. She was born on December 31, 1946, to Charles H. McColley and Margaret Hitesman in Muncie, Indiana. She was a 1964 graduate of Royerton High School in Muncie.

After high school,...

Eva G. Howard

Eva G. Howard

May 18, 2023

Eva G. Howard, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Goshen Hospital at the age of 67. She was born on November 18, 1955 in Warsaw, IN to John and Norma Blackburn.

In her formative years, Eva lived in Elkhart and then moved to Syracuse in 2014 where she would spend the rest of her life....

Bernita Heckaman

Bernita Heckaman

May 16, 2023

Bernita A Heckaman, age 88 of Silver Lake, passed away quietly on May 16, 2023, at 2:45 p.m. in Timbercrest Senior Living, North Manchester.

Born in Marion, IN on January 1, 1935, Bernita was the daughter of Thomas H. Neal and Aline (Nicewanger) Neal. She was a 1953 graduate of Wabash High School and spent several years at Playtime, where...

Brenda Ketcham

Brenda Ketcham

May 15, 2023

Brenda Ketcham, age 49, passed away in her residence in Syracuse on May 15, 2023. Arrangements have been made with Titus Funeral Home- Owen Chapel of Syracuse. 

The family is grieving privately and no public services are planned. 

Vickie Lynn Ramsey

Vickie Lynn Ramsey

May 14, 2023

Vickie L. Ramsey, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the age of 63.

She was born on February 24th, 1960, in Elwood, Indiana to Dallas and Betty Webb (Loy). Vickie graduated from Warsaw Community High School in the class of '78. During the summer after graduation, she married her...

Paul Beck

Paul Beck

May 14, 2023

Paul W Beck, of Syracuse, died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at home.  Paul was born in Morrison, Illinois on February 10, 1949 to Paul and Virginia Beck.  

Paul grew up in Goshen, Indiana and was a lifelong resident of the area.  Paul was the owner and operator of American Spring Water in Goshen and a Vietnam Veteran.  He was an avid White Sox...

Walter R. King

Walter R. King

May 13, 2023

Walter R. King, age 76 of Silver Lake, passed away at Lutheran Hospital on Friday, May 13, 2023 just after midnight.    Born in Peoria, IL on July 6, 1946, Walter was the son of Louis R. King and  Vera L. (Pierce) King, both of whom preceded him in passing. He spent his formative years in the Peoria area graduating from...

Larry D. Sechrist

Larry D. Sechrist

May 13, 2023

Larry D. Sechrist, age 78, of Larwill passed away at Parkview North in Fort Wayne on May 13, 2023.  He was the son of Frank and Velma (Hogan) Sechrist.  Born in Kentucky on May 10, 1945.

Larry worked with his father in construction and later owned/operated his own construction company.  He married the love of his life, Judy Eberly on...

Michael Clevenger

Michael Clevenger

May 13, 2023

Michael "Mike" Clevenger, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2023, at the age of 76 with his loving wife Sherlene by his side. He was born on July 19, 1946, in Muncie, Indiana to Gail and Mildred Meyer Clevenger.

Mike graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1964 before enlisting in the Navy in 1967....

Jeffrey Bostic

Jeffrey Bostic

May 12, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Bostic, known to most as "Jeff," passed away at home on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was 57 years old.    Jeff was born and raised in Kokomo, IN., but was a long-time resident of Walkerton, IN before building his dream home on Hoffman Lake. He was the son of the late Philip Bostic and Glenda (Wolfenbarger) Bostic...