Obituaries
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Herbert "Herb" L. Wheeler
May 12, 2023
Herbert L. Wheeler, most known as Herb, passed away in his home on May 12th, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Herb was born in the city of Lima, Ohio on July 18th, 1937, to his parents H.S. "Bud" and Pauline B. Wheeler.
After high school, Herb graduated from Manchester...
Bill Irwin
May 12, 2023
Bill Irwin, age 76, of rural Atwood, passed away on the family farm on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by his family with love.
Born William Joseph Irwin, "Bill" as most knew him, was an easy-going, straightforward man. He was born in Warsaw on August 27, 1946, to Joseph M. and Norma J. Rose Irwin. Bill spent most of his life...
Virgina Worman
May 11, 2023
Virginia Worman, age 96 of Grovertown, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in her home with her daughters by her side.
Helen “Virginia” was born the daughter of August Gabriel and Selma Maria (Mattson) Borggren in Grovertown, IN on March 9, 1927. Virginia was a lifetime resident of Grovertown, and was born at home, across from where she...
James H. Cox
May 11, 2023
James H. Cox, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. James, also know as Jim, was born on November 25, 1935 in Essex, Missouri to Azro and Maude Cox. On January 29, 1956, he married the love of his life, Wilma Ann Crutcher. Together they moved to Syracuse, IN in 1963 where they raised their four children and...
Rayford "Ray" Lambert
May 10, 2023
Rayford Lambert, also known as Ray, passed away on May 10th, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 27th, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi and was the son of J.W. and Helen Lambert.
Ray married his first wife Valerie and enjoyed their marriage for 41 years before her passing. Together they had three sons...
Sharon Bollhorst
May 8, 2023
Sharon E. Bollhorst “Sherry” (McLaughlin), of North Webster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Parkview Warsaw on May 8th, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born on May 28th, 1940 in Muncie, Indiana to Harold McLaughlin and Eileen Plummer (Basicker).Sherry lived a fulfilling life, working as the Chief of Police secretary for Griffith Police Department for...
Charles Louis Haffner
May 7, 2023
Charles Louis Haffner, 85, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart, Indiana following a short illness. He was born July 21, 1937 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Arlie O. “Bill” and Marjorie E. (Howe)Haffner. On November 21, 1959 he married Ann Ruth Stoeckley in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She survives in Syracuse.
“Charlie” or...
Phillip Smith
May 6, 2023
Phillip Smith, also known as Mudd Bogg and Phil, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2023 in his childhood home where he had spent most of his life. He was surrounded by his loving family during his last moments. Phillip was born on March 24th, 1963 in Goshen, IN to Phillip Smith Sr. and Laura (Brandon) Smith.Phil graduated from Warsaw...
Linda "Sue" S. Morris
May 5, 2023
Linda S. Morris, fondly referred to as Sue by family and friends, passed away on May 5th, 2023, in the loving comfort of her own home with family by her side. Born on November 14th, 1939, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen Hilton.
Sue graduated from Churubusco High School in 1957 and went on to graduate with an...
Julia A. Orenchick
May 5, 2023
Julia A. Orenchick passed away on May 5th, 2023, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. She was surrounded by her family during her last moments. She was born on November 5th, 1946, in Goshen, the daughter of William and Irma Wiggs. She attended Syracuse High School and graduated in 1966. In October of 2000, Julia married Dennis Orenchick. The two shared...
Pastor Dale Fisher
May 5, 2023
Pastor Dale E. Fisher, a faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Peabody Retirement Community. Dale was born on December 30th, 1930, in Ben Hur, Virginia, to his beloved parents, Lawrence and Maude Fisher.After a short career as a minor league baseball player, Dale went on to pursue his education by attending Seminary where he...
John E. Uzubell
May 4, 2023
John Edward Uzubell, 65, of North Webster, IN, previously a resident of Crown Point, IN, passed away on May 4th, 2023. He is survived by his beloved children: "Mitch" John M. Uzubell and Vanessa (Joshua) Gillenwater; one granddaughter: Sierra Gillenwater; and another granddaughter due this month: Leslie Gillenwater; two brothers: Ron (Chris), Joe (Judy) Uzubell and families; an Aunt: Sheila...
Johnny Ray Isaac
May 4, 2023
Johnny Ray Isaac, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 62. He was born on May 19, 1960, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was the son of a hard-working mom who instilled in him a strong work ethic and unwavering determination to succeed. Johnny graduated from Prestonsburg High...
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.
A...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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