Obituaries

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Danny Neer

Danny Neer

Jan 3, 2023

Danny L. Neer, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 73.

Born on January 14, 1949, Danny was the only son of Fred and Viola (Moyer) Neer. After graduating from Warsaw High School in 1968, he worked for Kinder Manufacturing. He furthered his education with the University to Notre...

Barbara Frye

Barbara Frye

Dec 31, 2022

Barbara Ann Frye, of Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly in her residence on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 57.

Known to everyone as Barb, she was born in Huntington, Indiana on December 7, 1965, the only daughter of Basil Allen and Sharon K. Rice (Stahl). She graduated from Wawasee High School, and it was there that she met her high school...

Dianna Knapp

Dianna Knapp

Dec 31, 2022

Dianna Lynn Knapp, age 64 of Warsaw, passed away at home after battling cancer for a short time. She was strong-willed and fought cancer bravely before succumbing to the disease on December 31, 2022.

Born in Burlington, IA on August 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Donald Torrence and Marylou (Waterman) Knuckolls. She was a graduate of East High...

Monetta A. Gray

Monetta A. Gray

Dec 31, 2022

Monetta A. Gray, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 84.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana on January 15, 1938, she was the daughter of Aurlie and Georgia (Hoover) Zorn. On September 11, 1955, Monetta was united in marriage to Joe Gray. She attended Pierceton Schools and went...

Phillip Fetters

Phillip Fetters

Dec 30, 2022

Phillip R. Fetters, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully at Kendallville Manor on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 72.

Known to everyone as Phil, he was born in Wolf Lake, Indiana on October 20, 1950, the son of Robert and Nelda Fetters (Rider). A hardworking and determined man, Phil worked on the farm for many farmers throughout Noble...

Rosemarie Long

Rosemarie Long

Dec 29, 2022

Rosemarie Long, a longtime resident of Syracuse, passed away in the loving care of her family in the early hours of Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Lutheran Life Village, Kendallville. She was 91 years old.

Born May 16, 1931 in Fowler, Indiana, "Rosie," as many knew her, was the daughter of the late Med H. and Edna S. (Lord) Patnaude....

Priscilla Morris

Priscilla Morris

Dec 28, 2022

Priscilla Lee Morris, age 86 and a resident of Dewart Lake, passed away quietly at home in the loving care of her family on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.   Born in Alexandria, Indiana on July 12, 1936, Priscilla was the daughter of Hollis and Lois (Hull) Clark. She was a 1954 graduate of Alexandria Monroe High School where she met the...

Paula Searfoss

Paula Searfoss

Dec 28, 2022

Paula K. Searfoss, age 74 and a longtime resident of Syracuse, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in the loving care of her family. 

Born in Goshen on November 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Schrock) Kerlin. She was a 1967 graduate of Syracuse High School, going on to earn a...

Sharon Lee Line

Sharon Lee Line

Dec 26, 2022

Sharon L. Line, age 87 and a longtime resident of the North Webster and Syracuse areas, passed away at Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw on Monday, December 26, 2022.    Born in Leesburg on May 12, 1935, Sharon was the daughter of Herbert F. and Martha A. (Jefferies) Metge, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a graduate...

John L. Nace

John L. Nace

Dec 25, 2022

John L. Nace, of Warsaw, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 51. Born in Jackson, MI on September 20, 1971, John was the only son of Rodney and Candy Nace. On May 25, 2018, he married Sarah Lewis.

Professionally, John worked in maintenance for the Lippert Components. More...

Florence Schultz

Florence Schultz

Dec 25, 2022

Florence J. Schultz, of Winona Lake, passed away at Grace Village on Christmas Day at the age of 100. Born in Crown Point, IN on March 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Clara Luebcke. After graduating from Merrillville High School, she worked as a secretary for Chicago Title and Trust and was a lifelong farmer’s...

Bernard Marcum

Bernard Marcum

Dec 23, 2022

Bernard (Bernie) L. Marcum, of North Manchester, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren. at the age of 81. Bernard was born on August 5, 1941 in Logan, WV, the son of James and Nannie Marcum. On January 9, 1960, in Akron, IN, he married the love of his...

Joseph Anthony Barczak

Joseph Anthony Barczak

Dec 21, 2022

Joseph A. Barczak, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the age of 73. Joseph was born in Gary, IN on November 11, 1949 to Stanley and Mary (Suklaczyski) Barczak. After graduating from East Chicago High School in 1968, he worked for over 20 years for a steel mill until his retirement. On...

Christopher Ryan Doty

Christopher Ryan Doty

Dec 20, 2022

Christopher Ryan Doty, and a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, passed away on December 20, 2022 at home. "Chris," as most knew him, was 30 years old.   Born on September 25, 1992 in Elkhart, Chris is the son of Douglas Doty and Patsy Miller. He was a graduate of Wawasee High School, competing in soccer and football in his youth. He worked...

Sally Wagner

Sally Wagner

Dec 20, 2022

On December 20, 2022, Sally Louise Wagner passed away at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, IN at the age of 89.

Sally was born in Warsaw, IN on December 6, 1933, to Emory and Helen Hoffer. Sally was a 1951 graduate of Mentone High School, a volunteer in the KCH gift shop, and a member of the American Legion....

Stephenie Charles

Stephenie Charles

Dec 20, 2022

Stephenie D. Charles, of Winona Lake, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the age of 64. She was born in Warsaw, IN on July 15, 1958, the daughter of Walter and Velma (Reisinger) Blackwell.

Professionally, Stephenie worked as a fry cook. More personally, she enjoyed classical rock music, Harley-Davidsons, and cats. She also loved to spend...

Raymond Briney

Raymond Briney

Dec 20, 2022

Raymond Lee Briney, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the age of 79.

Known to most as Ray, he was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan on August 9, 1943, the son of Cecil and Priscilla Briney (Parman). He graduated from Kewana High School. After high school, he worked...

Steven Kent Spangle

Steven Kent Spangle

Dec 20, 2022

Steve Spangle, of Mishawaka, passed away at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis on Tuesday December 20, 2022, at the age of 62. He was born in Elkhart County on February 26, 1960, one of the three sons of Richard and Phyllis Spangle (Stickel).

Steve was a 1978 graduate of Jimtown High School. After high school, he furthered his education by receiving...

David Saint

David Saint

Dec 19, 2022

David E. Saint, age 75 of Claypool and a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away after a brief battle with failing health on December 19, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft Wayne.

Born in Sheffield, AL on January 28, 1947, David was the son of ONeal Saint and Edna Earl (Whitley) Saint. He was married to the late Karen K....

Joshaua May

Joshaua May

Dec 19, 2022

Joshaua “Josh” David May, of Warsaw, passed away at his home on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the age of 50. He was born on November 21, 1972 in Goshen, IN to Gene and Carol May. Josh was married to Lorrie Brookins in 1996. Though the marriage did not last, they remained friends. Josh enjoyed making music, working on cars,...