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Darwin L Hurd
Oct 31, 2025
Darwin L. Hurd, age 53, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on June 17, 1972, in Warsaw, Indiana to his parents, Frank and Penny (Jarvis) Hurd. He married Jody Miller on May 27, 2016 in Elkhart, Indiana.
Darwin is survived by his wife, Jody L. Hurd of Warsaw; children, Keshia Hurd, Alayzia Miller, Tommy...
Donna Workman
Oct 31, 2025
Donna L. Workman, age 97, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Donna was born to Forrest & Ruby Galloway on August 16, 1928. Donna graduated from Syracuse High School in 1946. She married Richard "Dick" Workman on September 21, 1946.
Donna worked at Galloway Grocery, her family's business, the Syracuse License Branch, and...
Thomas Brescia
Oct 29, 2025
Thomas F. Brescia, of North Webster and formerly of Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on the lake on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born in Blue Island, Illinois on August 24, 1954, the son of Richard and Shirley Brescia (DeVilbiss).
With a solid foundation in education, Tom graduated from Marist High School and...
Robert E. Derbyshire
Oct 29, 2025
Robert E. Derbyshire, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 63 years old at the time of his death. He was born on April 11, 1962 to William and Martha (Johnson) Derbyshire.
Having learned the value of hard work at an early age, Robert dedicated many years of his life to the...
Helen Ummel
Oct 28, 2025
Helen Ummel, of Leesburg, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born on May 16, 1950 in Goshen, IN to Peter and Mary Popowzak.
Helen graduated from Nappanee High School in 1968. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Purdue University and became a registered nurse. She...
Bill Shear
Oct 27, 2025
Bill W. Shear, age 75, of Churubusco, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Churubusco, Indiana. He was born on May 26, 1950, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Francis “Sock” and Ardith “Joan” (Scott) Shear. Bill honorably served in the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Marlene A. Walker
Oct 26, 2025
Marlene A. Walker, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, with her family at the age of 90. Born on July 25, 1935, she was the daughter of Howard S. and Virginia K. Keppler (Norris). Marlene lived a life defined by her hard work, dedication to family and the joy...
Leslie Whitesel
Oct 26, 2025
Leslie R. Whitesel, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 79. He was born on March 2, 1946, the son of Russell and Ruth Whitesel (Alger).
After graduating from Wabash High School in 1964, Les served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. After...
Jacqueline S Hattery
Oct 25, 2025
Jacqueline S. Hattery, age 80, born on September 29, 1945, departed this life on October 25, 2025, in North Webster, Indiana. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Jacqueline's passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew her. Jacqueline married Walter Hattery on July 27, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Walter Hattery...
Carrie L Bell
Oct 23, 2025
Carrie L Bell, age 42, of Syracuse, passed away on October 23, 2025 in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on July 10, 1983 in South Bend, Indiana to Rodney and Nancy (Taylor) Bell. She was a 2002 graduate of Wawasee High School.
Carrie is survived by her parents, Rodney and Nancy Bell of Syracuse; brother, Kevin (Kristen Brodt) Bell of Warren,...
Nora M. Smith
Oct 23, 2025
Nora M. Smith, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 75 in Columbia City, Indiana. Born on March 31, 1950, in Huntington to Evart & Betty (Burley) Walker. She was a proud graduate of Huntington High School. Nora dedicated many years of her life to her career in the healthcare field as a housekeeper, where her attention...
Sara J. Estes
Oct 23, 2025
Sara Jo Estes, lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on March 29, 1977, in Warsaw, Indiana, she was the daughter of Stanley and Susan Estes (Price).
Sara was deeply devoted to her daughters, Brieanna, Lexi, and Hanna. She found immense joy in the laughter and...
Debra A. Lewis
Oct 20, 2025
Debra A. Lewis “Chent”, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025, in her residence at the age of 64. Born on May 25, 1961, in Uniontown, Alabama, she was the daughter of Will and Ethel Mae Lewis (Swain). Debra's journey was characterized by her outgoing, free-spirited personality, which touched the lives of many.
Debra's love for her family...
Judith Parkison
Oct 19, 2025
Judith Parkison, age 86, of Warsaw, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sunday October 19, 2025. She was born on June 23, 1939, to Donald and Henrietta Phend in Columbia City. She married her husband Donald Parkison in 1956.
Judith attended Home Church with her family, where she found joy in fellowship and lived out a...
Nancy Shuttleworth
Oct 19, 2025
Nancy J. Shuttleworth, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor Assisted Living in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on May 9, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, to Kenneth and Margaret Shuttleworth.
Nancy's passion for education was evident throughout her esteemed career, where she served as the Director of Special Education in Illinois. Her dedication to...
Fernando Zayago Castillo
Oct 18, 2025
Fernando Zayago Castillo, age 46, of Ligonier, born on July 19, 1979, in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He lived a life filled with passion and dedication, marked by his love for family, sports, and faith.
Fernando’s enthusiasm for soccer was a significant part of his life. As a teenager, he not only...
Keith Ames
Oct 18, 2025
Keith Ames, age 68, of Leesburg, passed away surrounded by his family on October 18, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1957 to Victor and Eileen Ames in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1975 in Midlothian, Illinois. He would later marry his wife Felicia Young on April 26, 1980.
Keith's professional journey was marked by...
Donna "Nana" Mosco
Oct 18, 2025
Donna Jean Mosco, 70, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 18, 2025. Born on July 23, 1955, in Indianapolis, Donna lived a life overflowing with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.
Donna’s story is one of strength, generosity, and heart. As a single mother, she worked many jobs to provide for...
Mike Clark
Oct 16, 2025
Michael Lee Clark age 73, known to most Mike, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on February 16, 1952 to Otto "Joe" and Opal (Wireman) Clark in Medaryville, Indiana. He lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and warmth, serving not only his community but also his country. Michael's career path led him to...
Patty Neimann
Oct 15, 2025
Patty Jayne Neimann, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in her Chapman Lake home, Warsaw, Indiana. Born on January 5, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana, she was a proud graduate of Elkhart High School, class of 1956.
In June 1958, she married Loren Bickel and together they had 3 children...Lindsey, Rodney and Kevin.
Patty worked...
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