Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Betty R. LeCount, a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. Born in Berea, Kentucky on December 16, 1937, Betty was the daughter of Gilmer Wilson and Dixie (Lewis) Wilson. She spent her formative years there and later attended the University of Kentucky with a focus on...

Dec 14, 2021

Maureen F. Fischer, age 72 of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Fort Wayne at Parkview Regional Hospital. She was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York on August 11, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Weigand) Schantz. She spent her formative years in New Jersey, graduating from New Milford High School in...

Dec 13, 2021

Janet Louise Groves, 85, of Syracuse, IN (formerly of Milford, IN) passed away at 12:05 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, IN. She was born on October 7, 1936 in Warsaw, IN to Walter Devon & Thelma (Ketring) Lippincott.

She was a lifetime Milford area resident and attended Milford High School....

Dec 12, 2021

Cornelius S. “Butch” Swieringa Jr., 77, of North Webster, IN was carried into glory and met his Savior at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. He was born on May 31, 1944 in Hammond, IN to Cornelius S. & Virginia (DeYoung) Swieringa Sr.

He graduated from Highland High School...

Dec 12, 2021

Melinda Marie “Linda” Elliott, 58, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 2:56 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, IN. She was born on June 3, 1963 in Goshen, IN to Claire Jay & Lorraine I. (Sherman) Mock.

She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Wawasee High School. She was...

Dec 11, 2021

John Ervin Mort, 82, of North Manchester, IN passed away at 9:03 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN to Loren & Ruth (Callison) Mort.

He graduated in 1957 from Warsaw High School, served in the Indiana National Guard, and was a lifetime Warsaw /...

Dec 11, 2021

Valerie L. King, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her residence on Saturday December 11, 2021, at the age of 65. Born on August 8, 1956, in Ironton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edwin and Phyllis McFann (Butler). She graduated from Rockhill High School in OH. On September 5, 1995, she was united in marriage...

Dec 11, 2021

Lula Jane Burkett, age 74 and a longtime resident of Burket, passed away quietly on Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 at Paddock Springs Health Campus, Warsaw. The daughter of Lemuel and Cora (Music) Foley, Lula was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on February 18, 1947. She spent her formative years there before moving to Indiana where she worked as a seamstress....

Dec 9, 2021

Roman S. Katzer, of Eagle River, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Milford, Indiana at the age of 87. Roman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 15, 1934, to Roman A. and Sylvia C. Katzer. He was united in marriage to his loving wife Leatrice Joy Lodes on September 17, 1955. Together they raised six children....

Dec 9, 2021

Scott A. Leedy, 50, of Warsaw, IN passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1971 in Rochester, IN to Randall D. & Carol (Reed) Randall.

He graduated from Whitko High School and was a lifetime Pierceton / Warsaw area resident. He was formerly employed at Lowe’s & RR Donnelley...

Dec 8, 2021

Eva “Gerry” Pickett passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Parkview Whitley Hospital at 12:30 AM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 91. Born on September 7, 1930, in Akron, Gerry was the daughter of Odie and Pearl Engle (Mills). She married Joe Pickett on April 18, 1953, and they spent 43 years together. She worked...

Dec 7, 2021

Joseph A. “Joe” Kruger, 91, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 18, 1930 in Seymour, IN to Alton & Margaret (Burns) Kruger.

He graduated in 1948 from North Webster High School, was a United States Korean veteran, and lifetime North Webster /...

Dec 7, 2021

Chester Devon “Chet” Elder, 90, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1931 in Ora, IN to Doyle Devon & Fern Leona (Freet) Elder.

He grew up in Stark County, attended Obor public schools, and moved to the Syracuse area 53 years...

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara Ann Kotas (nee Podsiadly) died on December 7, 2021 at 77 years of age. She was born in Detroit Michigan on Feb 24, 1944.

Barbara moved to Warsaw, IN 6 years ago and had never been happier.  Barbara enjoyed fishing from her backyard, attending plays at the local theater, spending time with family and friends, and...

Dec 6, 2021

Schuyler Joseph King, 79, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. He was born on April 6, 1942 in Marion, IN to Samuel Joseph & Vivian R. (Coake) King.

He graduated from Madison Grant High School in Fairmount & Cosmetology School in La Puente,...

Dec 5, 2021

Bertha L. “Bert” Reish, 85, of Milford, IN passed away at 7:41 a.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 21, 1936 in New Castle, IN to Laurence B. & Esther M. (Manges) Rager.

She graduated from New Castle High School and received her R.N. degree from Miami Valley Hospital. She...

Dec 4, 2021

Makensie Marie Thomas, 17, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on July 21, 2004 in Warsaw, IN to Matthew B. & Brandy M. (Lambert) Thomas.

She was a lifetime area resident and senior at Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She formerly worked at...

Dec 4, 2021

Mitchell “Mickey” A. Blankenship, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in his residence surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 74. Born on March 24, 1947, in Blackey Virginia, he was the son of Alberta Blankenship. Mickey married the love of his life Donna Camden on October 27, 1967, and together raised their two children....

Dec 3, 2021

Jamie L. Bissell was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 4th, 1977.

She is survived by her wife, Molly Pastori-Bissell and children, Jake and Jayda Bissell.  She is also survived by her mother, Jackie Hollan, and father, Jack Pressler (Linda) as well as her sister, Jodie Graff (Kyle).

She grew up in Syracuse, Indiana. ...

Dec 3, 2021

Doris A. Fuller, 83, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 4:31 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 14, 1938 in Fort Wayne, IN to John L. & Alta (Ewing) Evans.

She was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1956 from Warsaw High School. She was married on August...