Obituaries

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Laura L. Saldana

Laura L. Saldana

Aug 11, 2022

Laura Lee Saldana (Method), of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her friends and family on Thursday August 11, 2022, at the age of 66.

Born in Alexandria, Virginia on February 15, 1956, she was the daughter of Donald Method and Patricia Addair. She and her husband Walter Andrew Saldana fell in love 37 years ago in...

Karen S. Michael

Karen S. Michael

Aug 10, 2022

Karen S. Michael, of Silver Lake, passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne on Wednesday August 10, 2022, at the age of 58.

Born in East Chicago on January 6, 1964, she was the daughter of Joseph and Judy Michael. Karen was a spitfire and made friends with everyone, interacting with others using her own sign language. Her...

John L. Gullett

John L. Gullett

Aug 10, 2022

John Lawrence Gullett, 79, of North Webster, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1943 in Warsaw, IN to James Russell & Frances Imogene (Richwine) Gullett.

He was a lifetime area resident and resided in North Webster most of his life. He formerly worked at the Cardinal Training Center in Warsaw. He enjoyed...

Mark A. Bormann

Mark A. Bormann

Aug 5, 2022

Mark A. Bormann, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana on Friday August 5, 2022, at the age of 70.

He was born in Medford, Wisconsin on June 10, 1952, the son of Roy and Bernice Bormann (Lukewich).

Those who survive with his memories to cherish include his mother, Bernice; his niece, Jamie Bormann; his...

Randy Newman

Randy Newman

Aug 3, 2022

Randy E. Newman, of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Hospital on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the age of 63. Randy was born on February 25, 1959, the son of LeRoy and Ruth Newman.

Randy married Brenda on November 3, 1984. For many years, he worked as an electrician for Pell’s Electric before changing careers to work for Wabash Welding...

Gerry Meadows

Gerry Meadows

Aug 3, 2022

Gerry Meadows passed away at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the age of 87. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

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Richard Kuhn Jr.

Richard Kuhn Jr.

Aug 3, 2022

Richard Kuhn Jr., resident of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the age of 78. Richard was born on October 25, 1943, the son of Richard and Doris Kuhn. On October 6, 1963, he married Lithia Bays. A family man, Richard was a doting and supportive grandfather; he loved to spend time with grandchildren and great...

Jonathan Craig Fannin

Jonathan Craig Fannin

Aug 2, 2022

Jonathan "Craig" Fannin, age 48 and formerly of the North Webster area, passed away on August 2, 2022 in his home in Osceola.

Born on May 9, 1974, Jonathan was the son of Rodney D. Fannin and Theresa C. (Carnes) Tapley. He was born in Muncie and graduated from Lakeland High School in Lagrange. He spent much of his career...

Jerry L. Millington

Jerry L. Millington

Aug 2, 2022

Jerry Millington, 84, lifelong resident of Warsaw, IN passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital on August 2, 2022.

Jerry is survived by his wife Glenda Millington (Egner); children – Debbie Marburger (Doug), Carolyn Neff (Richard), and Roger Millington (Heather). Grandchildren - Jeremy Marburger, Shannon Hurd, Heather Caudill, Fayth Silveus, Stephanie Igney, Ashley Schuh, Kara McBroom, and Tonya Millington; along with...

Charles Walter Lewallen

Charles Walter Lewallen

Jul 31, 2022

Charles W. "Chuck" Lewallen, age 87, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 29, 1935 in New Paris, IN to Walter G. & Vivian M. (Kammerdiener) Lewallen.

He was a lifetime New Paris / Syracuse area resident and attended New...

Val McClish

Val McClish

Jul 28, 2022

Val Eugene McClish Sr., age 74, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 2:33 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 14, 1948 in Goshen, IN to Eugene & Rosalie Irene (Papke) McClish.

He attended Goshen High School and served in the United States Armed Forces. He lived most of his life in Goshen,...

Lena Heintzelman

Lena Heintzelman

Jul 27, 2022

Lena Heintzelman, age 80, passed away at the Majestic Care of West Allen on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Lena was born in Hazard, KY on September 8, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Dicey Hicks. On July 7, 1992, Lena married Harold Heintzelman Jr.

A nature lover, Lena loved to be outside and soak up the sun. She loved to...

Doris Rackin

Doris Rackin

Jul 26, 2022

Doris E. Rackin, of Winona Lake, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 95.

Born in Redlands, California on June 18, 1927, she was the daughter of David A. and Gladys L. Smith (Dobbs). She married Bernard Rackin on August 4,1976 and they spent twelve years together before his passing in 1988....

Thomas Harland Brookman

Thomas Harland Brookman

Jul 25, 2022

Thomas “Tom” H. Brookman, of Claypool, passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 71. Tom was born on April 11, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Harland and Betty Brookman.

Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman, often traveling to the wilds of Canada. He also enjoyed bowling, Western movies, and playing computer games. Tom will...

Cora Marie Hyso

Cora Marie Hyso

Jul 24, 2022

Cora Marie Hyso, known to most as "Marie" and a resident of Barbee Lakes, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

She was 84 years old and a longtime resident of Delaware County prior to moving to Kosciusko County's Barbee Lake chain to be closer to her daughter. Born on December 31, 1937, Marie was the...

John Corbin

John Corbin

Jul 22, 2022

John Douglas Corbin, a lifetime area resident, passed away with his family at his side on Friday, July 22, 2022 at home in Milford. He was 70 years old.

Born to Frank E. and Pauline T. Miller Corbin on November 23, 1951, John was born in South Bend. His family moved to North Webster when he was very young; he...

Christopher T. Schmucker

Christopher T. Schmucker

Jul 22, 2022

Christopher Thor Schmucker passed away on July 22, 2022 in his home in North Webster. Christopher was born on November 9, 1989 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Christopher attended North Webster Elementary, Wawasee Middle School & Wawasee High School.

Christopher loved Harry Potter and loved to read and waited each Christmas for the latest addition of the Guinness book of world...

Rudy Cante Lima

Rudy Cante Lima

Jul 21, 2022

Rudy Cante Lima, 56 años viviendo en Fort Wayne, murió el 21 de julio de 2022.

 

Nació en la Ciudad de Guatemala y vivió la mayor parte de su vida allí. Era un buen trabajador. Le gustaba la jardinería y era divertido. Le gustaba el rock clásico, especialmente Michael Jackson.

La familia sobreviviente incluye una madre, Andrea Lima Delcid;...

Jacklyn K. Searls

Jacklyn K. Searls

Jul 19, 2022

Jacklyn "Jackie" K. Searls passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the age of 56.

Born on January 29, 1966, Jackie was the daughter of Jack L. Searls and Kay F. Kemper. On May 16, 2016, she married Forrest Pelfrey. After the birth of her children, Jackie stayed home to raise four daughters before working as an associate...

Dennis Huffman

Dennis Huffman

Jul 18, 2022

Dennis L. Huffman, 81, of North Webster, IN passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN.

He was born on August, 2, 1940, in Winchester, IN to Robert Earl and Evelena H. (North) Huffman.

In 1954 Dennis' parents purchased and moved to Fisherman Cove Resort in North Webster. Dennis graduated from North...