Obituaries

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Earl Morris

Earl Morris

Feb 14, 2025

Earl L. Morris, age 90 and a resident of Dewart Lake, passed away at Mason Health and Rehabilitation on Friday, February 14, 2025. 

Born on February 27, 1934, Earl was the son of Homer and Ada (Frix) Morris. He was a graduate of Alexandria Monroe High School where he met the love of his life, Priscilla Clark. They married on July...

Gregory Kralis

Gregory Kralis

Feb 12, 2025

Gregory Jerome Kralis, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and loyal friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born in Gary, Indiana, to Jerome “Jerry” and Savina (Iussig) Kralis on October 5, 1956, Greg was the fourth of twelve Kralis children, all raised in Warsaw, Indiana. It was within this large and lively family that...

Louise Mattie Hoisington

Louise Mattie Hoisington

Feb 11, 2025

Louise Mattie Hoisington, 98, formally of Phoenix, Arizona, sadly passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse in Indiana surrounded by her granddaughters and her great grandchildren.

She was born on May 19, 1926, to Vera Ann Herrin and William Burnett Wood in Port Arthur, Texas. Louise had an extensive career in Executive Administration. Most of her...

Deborah Richards

Deborah Richards

Feb 10, 2025

Deborah Richards, a vibrant and cherished soul, passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 39 at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital. Born on May 19, 1985, Debbie brightened the lives of those around them with their passion for the arts and unwavering spirit.

Debbie was an active participant in the Vocal Vision choir with Community Arts Programs of Warsaw. They...

Cheryl Knox

Cheryl Knox

Feb 8, 2025

Cheryl Lee Knox, 57, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital ER. She was born in Albion, Michigan on January 22, 1968 to Norman Lee Pieske and Gloria Jean (English) Pieske. 

Cheryl graduated from Albion High School and attended college. She married Mark Kenneth Knox on April 15, 2016 in Virginia. They moved to Hartford...

Ethel M. Thompson

Ethel M. Thompson

Feb 6, 2025

Ethel M. Thompson, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Miller's Merry Manor at the age of 91. Born on June 3, 1933, in Brainard, Kentucky, she was one of the daughters of Homer and Edith Howard (Holbrook). Ethel enriched the lives of those around her with her generous spirit and...

Daniel L. Hill

Daniel L. Hill

Feb 5, 2025

Daniel Lee Hill, of Silver Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Wesley Chapel, Florida after a year long battle with Leukemia at the age of 48. Dan was born May 1, 1976, to Robert and Cheryl (Metzger) Hill in Warsaw, IN.

Dan graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, watching sports of all kinds...

Kelli Hepler

Kelli Hepler

Feb 5, 2025

Kelli Hepler, age 53, passed away surrounded by her family on February 5, 2025 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1971 to Ed and Judith (Odell) Zile in Wabash, IN. 

Kelli's educational journey began at Warsaw Community High School, from which she graduated in 1989. She furthered her studies at Ball State University, where she was an...

Fred J. Welge

Fred J. Welge

Feb 3, 2025

Fred Johnson Welge, 82, of Warsaw, IN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his Warsaw home. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A Memorial service will follow from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Titus Funeral Home-North Webster, 8056 East 500 North, North Webster, IN. 

Fred was born on...

Kim A. Miller

Kim A. Miller

Feb 3, 2025

Kim A. Miller, known to most as "Kimbo,” passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025, in his residence at the age of 61, just shy of his 62nd birthday. He was born on February 9, 1963, in Warsaw, the son of Bobby Miller and Sandra Hall (Himes). Kim was a humble man who dedicated many years of his life...

Terry Burns

Terry Burns

Feb 2, 2025

Terry Burns, age 74, of Wabash, passed away surrounded by his family on February 2, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. 

Please check back soon for a more complete obituary. 

Rosalie P. Claar

Rosalie P. Claar

Feb 1, 2025

Rosalie Paige Claar left this world unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at just 7 months old. She was born at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on June 12, 2024, the daughter of Katlynn Brower and Tyler Claar. Though her time with us was all too brief, her joyful spirit touched everyone around her, making an eternal mark on our hearts.

Rosalie was...

Ridgely "Butch" A. Ritter Sr.

Ridgely "Butch" A. Ritter Sr.

Feb 1, 2025

Ridgely "Butch" A. Ritter, Sr. age 76, of Syracuse, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family on February 1, 2025.. He was born on May 16, 1948, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Richard Ritter and Betty Emery Ritter. He married Terri Chilcote on October 16, 1982.

He dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career as an...

Ronald Bjella

Ronald Bjella

Jan 31, 2025

Ronald Bjella, age 61, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on January 31, 2025 after a vehicle accident. He was born on July 17, 1963 to Dallas and Luanne (Meyer) Bjella in Downey California. 

He attended Wawasee High School and later earned his GED. Ronald was known for his engaging personality. He relished the moments spent with friends...

Ronald D. Stephens

Ronald D. Stephens

Jan 30, 2025

Ronald D. Stephens Sr., of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by his family after complications from a recent heart surgery on January 30, 2025. He was 75 years old. He was born on May 16, 1949 to Robert and Bureda Stephens in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He would marry his wife Nora (Clark) Stephens on July 2, 1966.

Ronald spent a significant part of...

Lucinda Bowling

Lucinda Bowling

Jan 28, 2025

Lucinda Jane Bowling, age 84, of North Webster, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who went to be with her Heavenly Father with her family by her side.

She was born on October 4, 1940 to Dewey and Mary Brown in Scottsville, Kentucky. She was one of eight children. 

Lucinda graduated from...

Gloria L. Knisley

Gloria L. Knisley

Jan 26, 2025

Gloria L. Knisley passed away on January 26, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 19, 1949, in Kokomo to Oscar & Patricia (Dutton) Metz. Gloria grew up in Burlington, Indiana, and attended Carroll High School in Flora, Indiana. She spent her life embodying selflessness, strength, and devotion to her family and faith.

Gloria married Dana Knisley on December...

Gael Dee Munson

Gael Dee Munson

Jan 26, 2025

Gael “Dee” Munson III – a lifelong resident of Warsaw – passed away on January 26, 2025 at the age of 81. Known for his quick wit and engaging personality, Dee served his entire career in automotive sales – with his early years at the family-owned Munson Chevrolet. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army - having served as...

Glenda J. Millington

Glenda J. Millington

Jan 25, 2025

Glenda J. Millington, of Warsaw and a cherished matriarch and beloved member of her community, passed away at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on July 25, 1940, in Columbia City, Indiana, the daughter of loving parents James and Lulu (Anderson) Egner. On May, 24, 1957, Glenda married the love...

Michael A. Rego

Michael A. Rego

Jan 24, 2025

Michael A. Rego, a cherished husband, father, and friend of Silver Lake, IN, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital at the age of 75. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Quincy, MA, where he cultivated a lifelong love for music and family. 

He proudly served his country as a decorated Vietnam War veteran in the...