Obituaries
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Judy Pennington
Apr 13, 2025
Judy Pennington, 72, of Warsaw, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2025. Judy lived life with a vibrant, joyful spirit that touched everyone around her.
Born on July 30, 1952, in Warsaw, Indiana, she was the daughter of Chris and Virginia Allen. On June 2, 1969, she married the love of her life, Charles...
Chad Ousley
Apr 9, 2025
Chad Lincoln Ousley, lifelong resident of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on July 16, 1972, in Warsaw, he was the son of Gordon and Loretta Ousley. Chad touched the lives of many through his unwavering faith, hard work, and dedication to family and friends.
Chad attended Whitko High...
George Bacon
Apr 8, 2025
George Bacon, age 82, of Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, passed away on April 8, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He was born on October 13, 1942 to Cletus and Dorothea (Kintz) Bacon in Fort Wayne, IN.
He graduated from Payne High School in Ohio in 1961 and went on to have a commendable career,...
John "Pigpen" R. Hanna
Apr 7, 2025
John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, of Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. John was born on October 7, 1952, to Ardel and Virginia (Dimon) Hanna in Warsaw.
John graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971. He attended college in Iowa and then returned to Warsaw and had a long career with the phone company where he retired from...
Jenny Bushong
Apr 5, 2025
Genevieve “Jenny” L. Bushong, age 91, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully in her residence surrounded by her loving family on April 5, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Milford, Indiana, to Gerald and Louise (Smaltz) Coy/Neer. On November 28, 1954, she married Jon Bushong of Syracuse, who survives.
A lifelong resident of the Milford and Syracuse area, Jenny...
Sue Warrick
Apr 4, 2025
Sue A. Warrick, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 24, 1938, in Greensburg, IN, she was the daughter of Calvin and Dora (Milligan) Terrell.
Sue enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She enjoyed travelling, birdwatching, and playing cards with family and friends. A spiritual woman, Sue attended Bible studies at...
Bonnie Endicott
Apr 3, 2025
Bonnie L. Endicott, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 65. Bonnie has been a member of the Cardinal family for eight years. Throughout that time, she attended day services and has been a brilliant, smiling force of nature in the hallway. There, she always greeted visitors and...
Julie Mellinger
Apr 2, 2025
Julie K. Mellinger passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025, at Mason Health Care in Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 76.
Julie was born May 5, 1948, in Elkhart, to Clifton and Madelyn (Tyler) Mellinger. She attended Nappanee High School and then worked for GTI Dytronics for 21 years, Phillips Mfg. for 6 years and Miller’s Merry Manor for 10 years...
Steven B. Robinson
Apr 1, 2025
Steven B. Robinson, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on March 4, 1954, he was the son of Gerald and Imogene Robinson (Leckrone). He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971.
Steve dedicated a significant part of his life to various careers, starting with his work...
William D. Huffer
Apr 1, 2025
William "Bill" D. Huffer, born on April 4, 1940, in Warsaw, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born to Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer on April 4, 1940. Bill's life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep sense of community. He graduated from Warsaw High School in...
John J. Kasamis
Mar 30, 2025
John J. Kasamis, a beloved figure in his community and a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 30, 2025, at the age of 78, following an extended illness. Born on August 25, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of George and Doris Kasamis, both of whom preceded him in death.
John’s professional journey...
Willie Jernigan
Mar 29, 2025
William Moore Jernigan, lifelong resident of North Webster, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 79. Known to most as “Willie”, he was born on September 30, 1945, in Cross Plains, Tennessee, the son of Hubert and Virgie Jernigan (Bush). He brought joy and laughter to those around him throughout his life....
Thomas M. Kruger
Mar 29, 2025
Thomas M. Kruger, of North Webster, passed away peacefully at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester on March 29, 2025, at the age of 88. A valued member of his community, Thomas dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career, working for Silgan (formerly Monsanto) for 39 years, where he served as Crew Chief until his retirement in...
Zachary Woodcock
Mar 27, 2025
Zachary Henry Woodcock, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 34. Born February 27, 1991, in Warsaw, he was the son of Blayne and Christy Woodcock (Pennington). Zach touched the lives of many with his big and kind heart, leaving behind many memories of love and laughter.
Zach...
Max Jones
Mar 27, 2025
Hayden "Max" Maxwell Jones II, of Warsaw, joined his wife, Mary Carroll, in Heaven on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Pierceton on September 4, 1940, he was the son of Hayden and Helen Jones (Bailey).
Hayden Maxwell Jones II "Max" was one of a kind—a tequila lover, a storyteller, and a man who never knew...
Shirley J. Dunn
Mar 25, 2025
Shirley J. Dunn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 7, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana, Shirley was the daughter of George Smith and Viola Dickerson (Bonjour).
Shirley's journey through life was marked by a deep love for her family and a...
Norman "Shorty" Level
Mar 23, 2025
Norman “Shorty” Lee Level, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Parkview Dekalb Hospital on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on April 19, 1939, to Francis and Lenora Level (Peifer) in Fremont, Ohio.
Norman grew up in Fremont, where he and his father owned River View Farm, and raised Ayrshire cattle and Duroc swine....
Christopher C. Beam
Mar 20, 2025
Christopher Curtis Beam, 39, of Bourbon, Indiana, and formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home. Born on August 11, 1985, in Fort Wayne, he was the beloved son of Alan Beam and Valerie Peltz (Wallace).
Chris was a lifelong mechanic who found joy in working on cars, a passion he shared with his...
Max L. Engle
Mar 20, 2025
Max Lyle Engle, lifelong resident of Warsaw, was reunited with his wife Barbara after passing at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on July 13, 1938, the son of Merl and Blanch Engle (Harper).
After graduating from Warsaw High School in 1957, Max married Barbara Lowman on June 6, 1959, and...
Carol A. Sparrow
Mar 20, 2025
Carol Ann Sparrow, of Winona Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Grace Village Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78. Born on May 14, 1946, in South Bend, she was the daughter of Edgar R. and Jane E. Witner (Love). Carol lived a life marked by devotion to her family.
A proud...
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