Obituaries

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Betty Reeder

Betty Reeder

Sep 7, 2025

Betty Sue Reeder, of Milford, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 87. She was born on August 9, 1938, in Eminence, Missouri, the daughter of Mary M. and Charles Moore.

Betty married Donald Reeder on February 5, 1968, and they shared many cherished memories until his passing in 2016. They...

Byron Sears

Byron Sears

Sep 7, 2025

Byron Sears, age 84, of Syracuse, passed unexpectedly in his residence on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.

Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.

Michael Kern

Michael Kern

Sep 7, 2025

Michael A. Kern, of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, Indiana at the age of 77. Born on January 20, 1948, in Goshen, Indiana, Mike led a life characterized by his strong work ethic, community spirit, and deep commitment to family.

Mike graduated from Syracuse High School in 1966 and soon embarked on...

John Richard “Dick” Sutton

John Richard “Dick” Sutton

Sep 5, 2025

John Richard (Dick) Sutton, 92, passed away on September 5, 2025, in North Webster, IN, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on August 19, 1933 in Kendallville, IN, to John R Sutton Sr. and Helen (Saemann) Sutton. He is survived by his loving wife Kay (Wible) Sutton, his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, sister Kathryn Meibers and brother Gary...

Carole Carey

Carole Carey

Sep 3, 2025

Carole Carey was born November 22, 1936, in Chicago to Gustav & Elizabeth Phillips Oberg. She passed away on September 3, 2025 in Warsaw. She dedicated much of her career to the field of Human Resources and also operated a Jewish Cemetery, contributing to her community in meaningful ways.

Carole was beloved by her family and will be missed deeply. She...

Pheby Hensley

Pheby Hensley

Sep 2, 2025

Pheby Angelese Hensley, 47, of Warsaw Indiana, passed away on September 2nd, 2025 at 6:36pm, while battling a courageous fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Pheby was born on November 28, 1977, in Plymouth Indiana, to John & Thelma Hensley.

She was a devoted mother, known for her vibrant personality and her ability to light up a room. She always became everyone's best...

Lucas Hamann

Lucas Hamann

Sep 2, 2025

Lucas Hamann, age 29, of Columbia City passed away. He was born on December 1, 1995 in Rock Island, Illinois. He lived a life filled with warmth and kindness, always making friends with his easy-going personality.

Lucas loved his family and family get-togethers. He loved working on cars, fishing, outdoors, computer building, gaming, traveling, cooking, and singing karaoke. Lucas was a...

Jennifer Gholson

Jennifer Gholson

Aug 31, 2025

Jennifer Gholson, age 54, of Pierceton and rural North Webster, passed away at home on August 31, 2025, after fighting a long valiant battle against poor health. She was born on May 29, 1971, in Concord, New Hampshire, to John Ferrin and Bernadette Alosa.

Jennifer joined the United States Air Force, where she served for 12 and a half years, and...

Daniel Penn

Daniel Penn

Aug 31, 2025

Daniel Penn, of Mentone, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on August 10, 1960, to Grover Penn and Corene (Richwine) Hansen, Daniel lived a life marked by his deep connections with family and friends, as well as his warm and approachable personality.

His life was filled with simple joys, including hanging out at the...

Doug Craddock

Doug Craddock

Aug 30, 2025

Doug Craddock, age 56, of Warsaw, passed away on August 30, 2025, after a six-year battle with ALS. Born on February 10, 1969 to Laren and Carolyn Craddock in Warsaw, IN. Doug lived a life filled with passion and kindness, as he inspired those around him with his caring nature and unwavering smile. 

He was a graduate of Warsaw Community High...

Judith A. Morgan

Judith A. Morgan

Aug 30, 2025

Judith A. Morgan, of Syracuse, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 79. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse. Please check back for the complete obituary. 

Robert "Robby" Castle, Jr.

Robert "Robby" Castle, Jr.

Aug 29, 2025

Robert Castle, Jr., known to most as Robby, was born on March 7, 1962, in Warsaw to Bob & Wilma Jean Collinsworth Castle. He passed away on August 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of fond memories and cherished moments.

He is survived by his siblings: Frank (Donna) Castle, Gary Castle, Pat Espinoza, Sandy Byer, and Benita Fernandes, all of whom...

Carol Long

Carol Long

Aug 28, 2025

Carol Long, was born on September 9, 1952, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Gerald and Virginia Jones Maggart. She passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, while living in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Plainfield. A graduate of Larwill Schools, she carried with her the knowledge and skills that served her both personally and professionally throughout her life.

Carol...

Ryan Lent

Ryan Lent

Aug 27, 2025

Ryan A. Lent, of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on May 31, 1996, Ryan was a vibrant individual whose passions and talents left a lasting mark on those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Ryan had a passion for making things work, whether it was motorcycles, electronics,...

Joyce Haney

Joyce Haney

Aug 27, 2025

Margaret Joyce Haney (Joyce), 98, of Winona Lake, Indiana was born in the quiet town of North Manchester, Indiana, on August 2, 1927 (better known as “August the tooth”). The daughter of the late Lottie Evelyn and Ira Loren King, she joined her 2-year old sister, the late Vada Lee Nixon. Joyce peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, August 27,...

Elaine Enders-Long

Elaine Enders-Long

Aug 26, 2025

Elaine Marie Enders-Long, 71, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on September 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Eugene and Evelyn Enders. She went on to graduate from Warsaw High School in 1971. She married Tom Long on...

Donald R. Shepherd

Donald R. Shepherd

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Ray Shepherd, longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on November 24, 1969, the son of Olen and Susie Shepherd (Slone).

He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly through fishing, hunting, and boating on the lake. His love for the outdoors was a...

Emma J. Hurd

Emma J. Hurd

Aug 25, 2025

Emma Jean (Meade) Hurd went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2025. She was born to Sam and Ruby Meade on July 16, 1945 in Packerton, IN. She married the love of her life, Arnold Gordon Hurd, Sr. on December 22, 1963. They spent 35 years together before his death. Together, they raised their three children...

Judith Hayden

Judith Hayden

Aug 24, 2025

Judith Hayden, affectionately known as Judy, passed away peacefully at her cherished Tippecanoe Lake home in Leesburg on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81.

Born November 24, 1943, in Logansport, Indiana, to Everett and Margie (Tomlinson) Clark, Judy lived a life rooted in love, family, friendship, and devotion. After earning her master’s degree in education...

Sylvia Daugherty

Sylvia Daugherty

Aug 24, 2025

Sylvia Daughtery, 79, Beaver Dam, Claypool, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2025, at her home, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Sylvia was born on August 8, 1946, in Emma, Ky., to Glover and Cardella Collins.On June 14, 1963, she married Clyde Slone; he passed away from cardiac arrest on Dec. 31, 1981. Sylvia...