Obituaries
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Ann Teeple-DeLong
Jan 10, 2026
Ann (Tusing) Teeple-DeLong, age 76, of Warsaw, departed this world on January 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and joy. She was born to Jacob and Mary Alice Tusing on March 17, 1949. She was a graduate of Warsaw High School in 1967, Ann dedicated her professional life to her community, working at Owen’s Supermarket, she watched...
Pamela Frauhiger
Jan 10, 2026
Pamela Sue Frauhiger, age 50, of Warsaw IN, surrounded by her family when she went home to be with her Lord on January 10th, 2026 while on hospice care after a courageous battle of cancer. She was born on August 23, 1975 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pam was a wonderful wife and a devoted mother. She married her beloved husband...
Patricia L. Hite
Jan 9, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Hite passed away on January 9th at the age of 84. She was born in Warsaw on May 8, 1941, to George Creakbaum and Mildred (Kinch) Creakbaum. She was a graduate of Warsaw High School,
Patricia L. Hite, known affectionately as Pat, was born on May 8, 1941, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was the daughter of George and Mildred...
Ann J. Gephart
Jan 8, 2026
Ann Janet Gephart, 89, of Warsaw Indiana, passed away on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 89. Ann was born November 5, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Clarence and Mildred Traster. On March 5, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana she married Robert Gephart, who preceded her in death on March 14, 2014.
Ann was a graduate of North Side...
Jake Amos
Jan 7, 2026
Jacob "Jake" Amos, age 38, of Claypool, left this world on January 7, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1987, to Brian and Jennifer Amos in Kokomo, IN. Jake was a dedicated member of his community, known for his selflessness, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to serving others.
Jake graduated from Elwood High School in 2006, Jake continued his education at...
Kerrie Schrock
Jan 6, 2026
Kerrie Dawn Schrock, of Sebring, Florida and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, at the age of 79. Born on August 8, 1946, in Elkhart, Indiana, she was the daughter of Burlin and Alethea Haggerty (Snedaker). Kerrie was a vibrant presence in the lives of all who knew her.
Kerrie was a former...
Lois E Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Lois E. Smith, age 94, a cherished member of the Warsaw community and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on September 24, 1931, in Silver Lake, Indiana, Lake Township to Walter and Beatrice (Bowen) Drudge. Lois married Eddie Smith on August 27, 1950. He passed away in January of 1991.
A proud...
Nancy Winger
Jan 3, 2026
Nancy L. Winger, age 83, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on January 30, 1942 to Arden and Julia (Day) Cramer in Plymouth, Indiana. She married James Winger on September 5, 1964 in Plymouth, Indiana.
Known for her sense of humor and unconditional love for her family. Nancy was famous for her...
Daniel W Lees
Jan 2, 2026
Daniel W. “Choch” Lees, 73, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by family following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. A man of a tireless work ethic and a deep love of the lakes, leaves behind a legacy of entrepreneurship.
Born on May 3, 1952, in Union City, Indiana, to Dan and Nancy (Darby) Lees. Dan was...
Brandi K. Shepherd APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
Jan 2, 2026
Brandi Kay (England) Shepherd, a dedicated healer, loving mother, and lifelong resident of Warsaw, went home to the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 47 years old.
Born on March 29, 1978, in Warsaw to M. Joyce England and Rodney England, Brandi grew up with a vibrant spirit...
Janice Kay Perzanowski
Jan 1, 2026
Janice Kay Perzanowski, 81, of Merritt Island, Florida, was lovingly welcomed into the arms of her Savior and promoted to Heaven after passing away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 1, 2026, at Cape Canaveral Hospital. Born in Pyote, Texas, she was the daughter of Douglas and Goldie Pilcher, both of whom preceded her in death. Janice spent most...
David Lincoln
Dec 30, 2025
David Wayne Lincoln, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1949, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Joy and Maxine Lincoln (Krajefska).
A graduate of Mattoon High School in 1967, Dave pursued further education at Wabash Valley Jr. College before embarking...
Linda Hrynewycz
Dec 28, 2025
Linda Hrynewycz, age 77, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on October 10, 1948, in Chardon, Ohio to Neil and Mary (Weaver) Hostetler. She married Roman Hrynewycz on November 25, 1988 in Warsaw, Indiana.
Linda enjoyed a fruitful career at Biomet, where she devoted 11 years of service before retiring in 1998. Her contributions to...
Jackie "Jack" L. Heeter
Dec 28, 2025
Jackie Lee “Jack” Heeter, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Kuhn Lake on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 13, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of Harold and Gladys Heeter (Enyeart).
For over 30 years, Jack enjoyed his career as a truck driver. He was disabled after a tragic...
Timothy R. Baker
Dec 27, 2025
Timothy Ray Baker, of Pierceton and formerly of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Mason Health and Rehab in Warsaw at the age of 44. Born on December 13, 1981, he was the son of Melvin and Becky Baker (Wright). Tim spent his life in service to others, working as a dispatcher in Kennesaw for...
Joseph G. White
Dec 24, 2025
Joseph Glen White, of Kimmell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse, at the age of 80. He was born on May 31, 1945, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Glen and Harriet White (Neibert).
After graduating from North Webster High School in 1963, Joe dedicated 19 years of his career to plumbing and later...
Marilynne Curtis
Dec 23, 2025
Marilynne Curtis, beloved mom, grandmother, great grandmother and loyal friend died on December 23, 2025 with her two daughters by her side in Stuart, FL. She was 92 years old.
Born in Pierceton, Indiana to James Otto and Nellie (Devenney) Tuttle on July 28, 1933, Marilynne was the last child in a family of seven brothers and sisters - Maurice Tuttle,...
Stephen "Steve" B. Crow
Dec 23, 2025
Stephen "Steve" B. Crow, age 80, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Goshen, Indiana. He was born on August 31, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana to Maurice B. and Thelma M. (Price) Crow. Steve was a lifelong resident of Syracuse, Indiana and in 2011 he began spending winters in Ft. Myers, Florida. He married Linda K. Robertson...
Lois Gilliland
Dec 23, 2025
Lois Ann (Spahr) Gilliland passed away on December 23, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born December 28, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of Eugene and Betty (Ellis) Spahr who preceded her in death.
She attended Findlay High School, Class of 1965. She married John Gilliland in 1965; they later divorced. Her companion, Bill Trew, passed away in 2020.
She is...
Dennis R Cole
Dec 22, 2025
Dennis R. Cole, age 67, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025 in Syracuse, Indiana. He was born on December 19, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The parents of Dennis were Raymond and Beatrice "Maybell" (Towers) Cole. He married Kathy Mace on August 26, 1978 in Ligonier, Indiana.
Dennis graduated from West Noble High School...
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