Obituaries

Jun 14, 2022

Jean A. Koher, 97, of Syracuse, IN entered life on April 8, 1925 in South Bend, IN to Everett & Lena (Monroe) Ketring and began a new life at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN.

She lived most of her life in the Syracuse area and graduated in 1943...

Jun 13, 2022

Cathy J. Hanft, longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the age of 54.  

Born on January 27, 1968, in Warsaw, Cathy was the daughter of Edwin and Valena (Ranstead) Beigh. She was the youngest of five children. On August 26, 1989, she was united in marriage...

Jun 13, 2022

Harold D. "Dave" Waldrop, 72, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Sidney, OH to Garfield James & Cleo Emily (Kennedy) Waldrop.

He graduated in 1968 from Goshen High School in Goshen, IN, received his Associate's Degree from Ivy Tech...

Jun 12, 2022

Jessie J. Beverly, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the age of 31. Jessie was born on October 13, 1990 in Berrien County, Michigan. He was a graduate of Treasure Lake Jobs Corps. On February 28, 2012, Jessie married his best friend and love, Judy Wolsey. For some time, he lived in Texas and Oklahoma...

Jun 12, 2022

Glen E. Grubbs, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Paddock Springs Health Campus on Sunday June 12, 2022, at the age of 90.

Born in Mentone on December 3, 1931, Glen was one of the six children of Harvey and Wretha Grubbs (Boyer). He was a 1951 graduate of Warsaw High School. After high school, he entered into the United...

Jun 12, 2022

James Ray Smith, age 82 of Warsaw, passed away quietly at Warsaw Meadows Care Center on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:26 p.m.

Born in McCreary County, Kentucky on July 31, 1939, James was the son of Sullivan and Lucielle Mae (Spradlin) Smith. He spent in formative years in Southeastern Kentucky and, later in life, made his home on Dewart...

Jun 11, 2022

Toni Shafer, age 70 of Akron and formerly of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away at home on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 7:56 AM.   Per Toni's wishes, no services were held.

Jun 5, 2022

Larry W. Zea, of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Sunday June 5, 2022, at the age of 63.

 

Born in Indiana on October 22, 1958, Larry was the son of Lawrence and Clara Zea (Nix). He worked for Wildman Linen up until his retirement. Larry enjoyed music, dancing, coffee and watching Game Show Network....

Jun 5, 2022

Leatrice Joy Lillian Katzer, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday June 5, 2022, in Milford,Indiana at the age of 87.

Joy was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on December 23, 1934, to Clair and Gertrude Lodes. She was thethird child of four children. She married Roman S. Katzer on September 17, 1955, and together theyraised six children. Joy was...

Jun 5, 2022

Gabriel S. Rhodes, known to most as "Gabe," passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 12:41 in his Warsaw home

Born on July 7, 1995 in Goshen, Gabe was the son of Rich Rhodes and Kimberly (Clark) Lemler. He was a 2014 graduate of Wawasee High School  where he played baseball and football. He spent most...

Jun 4, 2022

Jennifer Niblette, age 50 of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Warsaw.

The daughter of Jamie and Bernice Frederick, Jennifer was born on January 14, 1972. She spent her formative years in Michigan, moving to Florida in her teenage years. Jennifer graduated from Forest Hills High School and went on to complete coursework at Indiana University,...

Jun 4, 2022

Arizona Sears (Prater), of Wabash and formally of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the age of 89.

 

Born on December 15, 1932, in Blue River, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Malcom and Plina Prater (Ousley), both of whom preceded her in passing. Arizona worked for over...

Jun 2, 2022

Billy F. Rose Jr., of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the age of 43. Billy was born on March 11, 1979 in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Billy F. and Deanna Rose. He worked as a forklift driver for Smart Cabinetry. Billy was an avid fan of drag racing. He often went to Bunker Hill with...

Jun 2, 2022

Cindy Kendrick, of Warsaw, passed away at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana a day after her 66th birthday on Thursday June 2, 2022.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with Cindy's care. No services are planned at this time. Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com 

Jun 2, 2022

Donna J. Swick, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on Wednesday June 2, 2022, at the age of 61.

 

Born in Winchester, Indiana on January 28, 1961, she was the daughter of Alfred and JoAnne McCord (Holden). She worked as a factory worker for many jobs but worked Zolman Farms for many years....

Jun 2, 2022

Betty Mae Croy, age 86 and a longtime North Webster area resident, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Born in Roann, Indiana on June 14, 1935, Betty was the daughter of Robert J. Sopher, who most knew as “Shorty,” and Dorothy V. (Murphy) Sopher. She was 1954 graduate of Chili High...

Jun 1, 2022

Max W. Reavis Jr., of Milford, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at the age of 57.

 

Born in Warsaw on February 21, 1965, he was one of the four children of Max Reavis Sr. and Shirley Reavis (Himes). Early in his career, he worked for Frontline Manufacturing and later stayed home with his...

May 28, 2022

Michael L. Ferguson, of Warsaw, passed away at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the age of 73.

Born in Crawfordsville, IN on October 24, 1948, Michael was the son of Jimmie and Martha Ferguson. On January 25, 1969, he married his true love, Regina Lee. Together, they raised three beautiful daughters.

Michael was the designated family...

May 26, 2022

Fred J. Vetor, Warsaw, IN, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Anderson, IN

He was born July 10, 1936, in Warsaw, IN to Alfred and Alberta Vetor. On November 24, 1961, he married Vivian Babcock.

Mr. Vetor is survived by two children: Cynthia Vetor DeLaMer and family of Egg Harbor, WI, and Nanette M. (Jim) Frantz of Warsaw,...

May 26, 2022

James L. "Jim" Shlater,84, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1937.

He married Roberta Blain on July 2, 2007.

Jim worked in the printing industry all of his life.

Jim was most noted for drawing...