Obituaries
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Betty Wertenberger
Jul 28, 2026
Betty Wertenberger, age 92, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on July 28, 2026 . She was born on August 3, 1933 to Walter and Eva (Galloway) Carrick in Cromwell, IN. Betty lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by kindness, an unwavering devotion to both her family and the world around her.
She was a...
Jeffrey Alan Atwood
Jul 27, 2026
Jeffrey Atwood, age 60, of Syracuse, passed away after a brief illness on July 27, 2026 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1966 to James "Jim" and Martha (Weisenfluh) Atwood in Indianapolis.
He was a graduate of Wawasee High School, Class of 1984 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in education from Ball State University....
Larry P. Riley
Jul 27, 2026
Larry P. Riley, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Hopkinsville Kentucky on September 8, 1942, he was the son of Wendell and Marie Riley (Mitchell).
A dedicated and lifelong learner, Larry earned his associate's degree from IPFW before graduating from Indiana Tech in 1968 with a...
Venita J. Vermillon
Jul 26, 2026
Venita Jo Vermillon, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Warsaw Indiana on July 26th. Venita was born on August 25, 1937, in E.St Louis Illinois to the late Lloyd and May Owens. On September 10, 1955, she married Bernard “Bernie” Vermillon and together they celebrated 69 wonderful years of marriage prior to his death in December 2024.
Venita...
Lennie Lee Young
Jul 23, 2026
Lennie Lee Young, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Parkview Whitley in Columbia City on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 80. Born in Huntington on March 11, 1946, he was the son of Garl “Pete” and Veradawn Young (Bayshore).
Lennie spent four decades serving as a custodian for the Kosciusko County Highway Department. Within...
Larry Gaerte
Jul 23, 2026
Larry D. Gaerte, of Chapman Lake, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Paddock Springs in Warsaw, at the age of 80. Born on November 9, 1945, in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Grover and Beulah Gaerte (Huffman).
Larry’s early years laid the foundation for a life devoted to hard work. He graduated from Larwill High School in...
Meredith L Mignery
Jul 20, 2026
Meredith L Mignery, age 90, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on July 20, 2026 in Butler, Indiana. She was born on September 25, 1935 in Syracuse, Indiana to William Ray and Lenora Pauline (Knafel) Hess, She married Michael James Mignery on December 24, 1951 in Goshen, Indiana. He passed away on June 11, 2017.
Meredith attended Goshen High School, laying the...
Carol Lipply
Jul 20, 2026
Carol Lipply, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center at the age of 78. Born on January 13, 1948, in Dundee, Scotland, she was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Anderson (Welsh). In her younger years, Carol enjoyed spending time with the youth of her church. She also enjoyed the beautiful beaches of...
David Jehnsen
Jul 20, 2026
David Charles Jehnsen, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026 at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born May 22, 1943 to Ernest R. Jehnsen and Kathryn (Brightbill) Jehnsen.
He founded The Institute for Human Rights And Responsibilities together with the late Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. David codified The Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation curriculum based on experiences working with Dr. King during...
Krystal L. Brubaker
Jul 17, 2026
Krystal Leigh Brubaker, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her family at the age of 45. She was born on May 7, 1981, the daughter of Steven Bennett and Susan Patrick.
Throughout her life, Krystal was known for her vibrant personality. She was truly full of life, always having fun...
John "Jack" H. Hayden, Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
John “Jack” H. Hayden Jr, age 77, of Warsaw, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on May 9, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to John and Martha (Warrick) Hayden. John’s life was marked by unwavering service, devotion to family, and a passion for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, education and sports.
John spent his...
Joan King
Jul 16, 2026
Joan King, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in her son’s home surrounded by her family. Born on November 13, 1932, in Warsaw, Joan lived a long and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Throughout her 93 years, Joan displayed her devotion to her family,...
Jeanne White
Jul 12, 2026
Jeanne White, age 80, of Winona Lake, passed away on July 12, 2026 in Winona Lake. She was born on July 29, 1945 in Robinson, Illinois to Raymond and Doris (Watkins) Klier. She married John White on December 22, 1977. He passed away 2006.
Jeanne graduated from Warsaw High School in 1963, building a foundation of lifelong friendships and lessons. Jeanne...
AnnaBelle Burnett
Jul 11, 2026
AnnaBelle Burnett, 99, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born October 3, 1926 to Ruth and William Stutzman.
She married Rex Burnett in March 1945 and had four children. Linda Berger, Warsaw. Rex (Sarita) Burnett, McKinney, Tx., Toni Wheeler, Pierceton and Mike (Jan) Burnett, Lakeville, IN.
Their early years were spent on a...
Dana DeAngelis
Jul 11, 2026
Dana DeAngelis, age 86, of Silver Lake Indiana, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11th, surrounded by her family. Dana was born in Poland and emigrated to Uvalde, Texas in 1949 with her parents and siblings. They relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1952.
She met her soulmate and best friend John while working at Wittek Manufacturing in...
Scott L. Kessler
Jul 10, 2026
Scott Lee Kessler, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 10th, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born on April 4, 1956 in Auburn.
Scott is survived by wife of 49 years (06/25/1977) Tammie; son, Ryan Kessler, daughter, Tina with husband Charles Darr, son, Scotty with wife Danielle Kessler, son Robert with wife...
Mary Murphy
Jul 8, 2026
Mary M. Murphy, age 95, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1931, to Riley and Donna Shepherd in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She married Dan Murphy Sr. on April 2, 1952. She and her husband lived many years in the Warsaw community and also in Colorado.
Mary lived a long and fulfilling life,...
Shawnee VanKirk
Jul 7, 2026
Shawnee Lynn VanKirk, 84, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born on January 22, 1942, to the late Warren Ulery Jr. and Doris Ulery.
Shawnee found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved gardening, cooking, and, above all, spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her kind and caring heart, her...
Dana Stahly
Jul 6, 2026
Dana Lynn Stahly, 81, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 12:22 a.m. on July 6, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN after a brave battle with cancer. She will be remembered as the heart of the family, whose home was always a place for family and friends to gather, eat, drink, and laugh.
Born on July 18, 1944 to...
Carolyn Swick
Jul 6, 2026
Carolyn Alice Swick, of Mentone, passed away peacefully at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born in Warsaw on November 16, 1941, the daughter of Carl and Lucille Byrer (Goshert).
She is survived by her children, Robin (Gene) Fosnaugh, Troy (Stephanie) Shull, and Tracy Shull; eight grandchildren; and two sisters,...
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