Obituaries
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Randolph Schrader
Jan 13, 2023
Randy Schrader, age 79 and a resident of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 just before 9:30 p.m.
The son of the late Lloyd V Schrader and Gazella (Halasi) Schrader, Randy was born on May 6, 1943, his given name was Randolph. He spent his formative years in the South Bend area, attending Riley High School.
Randy worked...
Jerald Morris Cooper
Jan 12, 2023
Jerald (Jerry) Morris Cooper, 80, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
Jerry was born on June 9, 1942, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Morris and Ruth Sharpe Cooper. Jerald was a veteran having served in the US Air Force from 1962 - 1967 stationed in Bitburg, Germany. He was retired from IBM after having...
Rita Vanlaningham
Jan 12, 2023
Rita Kay Vanlaningham, a resident of Milford, passed away at Goshen Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She had struggled with several health issues in recent years.
Born on January 13, 1947, Rita was one day shy of her 76th birthday. She was born in Goshen to the late Louie and Betty (Albert) Hare. She attended Miford Schools and called...
Donald J. Palm
Jan 11, 2023
Donald Joseph Palm, known to some as "Don" and to others as "Whiz," passed away quietly at home in Winona Lake in the early hours of Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was 88 years old.Born in Chicago, IL on March 16, 1934, Don was the son of Robert J. Palm and Anne (Jansen) Palm. He spent his formative years there,...
Stephen Hesley
Jan 11, 2023
Stephen F. M. Hesley, age 73 of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly at home on Papakeechie Lake, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 just after 9 a.m.
Born in Fort Wayne on December 15, 1949, Steve was the son of John and Catherine (Leto) Hesley. He was a graduate of Bishop Luers High School and went on to complete coursework through Ivy Tech Community College. He...
Robert Allen Simon
Jan 10, 2023
Robert Allen Simon, known to most as "Bob," passed away at home in Syracuse on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The son of the late H. Max Simon and Elnora B (Gilbert) Simon, Bob was born in North Webster on October 24, 1940. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1958 and went on to serve honorably in the United...
Carolyn Ann Zehner-Harrell
Jan 10, 2023
Carolyn Ann Zehner- Harrell, age 84 of Leesburg, passed away in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:50 a.m.
Born in Muncie on August 24, 1938, she was the daughter of Virgil and Reba (Coulter) Gooding. Blessed to find love twice, Carolyn was married to Hubert Zehner. They shared many happy years before his passing...
Alice Karesh
Jan 10, 2023
Alice E. Karesh, age 79 of Goshen and previously a longtime resident of Syracuse, passed away on January 10, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born in Wood Dale, IL on February 5, 1943, Alice was the daughter of John and Mildred (Bunnell) Oie. She spent 24 years of her life working for the Postal Office, she also worked at...
Larry W. Troutman
Jan 9, 2023
Larry W. Troutman, age 73 of Columbia City, passed away at Millers Merry Manor, Oakpointe on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:30 a.m.
Born in Fort Wayne, Larry was the son of the late George Troutman and Evelyn (Kiester) Troutman. He was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and went on to receive technical school training in electronics. Professionally, Larry...
Edward L. Becker
Jan 6, 2023
Ed Becker, a resident of Cromwell, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 3:24 p.m. in Fort Wayne at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was 74 years old. Born Edward Louis Becker in Fort Wayne on March 19, 1948, most knew him as "Ed." He was the son of the late Louis and Marcella (Berg) Becker. Ed graduated from...
Nancy Fauver
Jan 6, 2023
Nancy Fauver, 92, Milford, passed away at 9:52 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born on December 15, 1930 in Lynnville, TN to William Rufus and Bertha Mae (Sands) Thurman, the youngest of eight children. Nancy was a 1948 graduate of Jones High School, also in Lynnville.
While living and working in Nashville, TN...
Janice Blosser
Jan 6, 2023
Janice Fay Blosser, age 74 of Irish Lake, Warsaw, passed away in Fort Wayne's Stillwater Hospice Home on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:00am.
Born in Springfield, MO on October 5, 1948, Jan, as many knew her, was the daughter of Estel F. and Hazel M. (Yates) Blevins. She spent her formative years in the Springfield area and graduated from...
Howard Johnson
Jan 5, 2023
Howard E. Johnson, a resident of Larwill, passed away in Fort Wayne's Parkview Regional Medical Center on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was 71 years old. Born in Auburn, IN on July 26, 1951, Howard was the son of Ross and Marjorie (Robbins) Johnson. He attended school in Auburn and Garrett and was married to Michele Roberts on November...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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