Obituaries

Wayne Slaymaker

Apr 26, 2022

Wayne Slaymaker, age 88, passed away peacefully in his residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Please check back for service information.

Robert Lee "Bob" Nine Jr.

Apr 26, 2022

Robert Lee (Bobbie) Nine Jr., 64, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. He was born on March 21, 1958 in Warsaw, IN to Robert L. & Carole Elaine (Atchison) Nine Sr.

He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and attended Warsaw High School....

Beverly Ann "Bev" Metz

Apr 26, 2022

Beverly Ann “Bev” Metz, 77, of Wabash, IN (formerly of Leesburg, IN) passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre in Wabash, IN. She was born on June 28, 1944 in Warsaw, IN to David C. & Mary Maxine (Busz) Sleighter.

She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and...

Donna M. Achenbach

Apr 25, 2022

On Monday, April 25, 2022, Donna M. (Lewis) Achenbach, 81, of Warsaw, beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully into the arms of Our Heavenly Father.

Donna was born on Sept. 3, 1940 in Rankin, IL to the late Donald F. and Edith P. (Rollins) Lewis. On Dec. 14, 2001 Donna married the late William...

Robert W. "Bob" Hepler

Apr 24, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Hepler, 90, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 8:57 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1932 in Bourbon, IN to Elmer & Florence (Marquart) Hepler.

He grew up in Bourbon, graduated from Bourbon High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married...

David Everly

Apr 23, 2022

David Allen Everly, age 58, and lifelong resident of Warsaw passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in his home. Born on January 11, 1964, he was the son of Woodrow “Woody” and Ellaree Everly. David worked at Biomet as a machinist for 16 years. On January 21, 2010, David married Leif Cox. An outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting...

Beverly Hillery

Apr 23, 2022

Beverly A. Hillery, age 87 and a lifetime resident of Warsaw, entered the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:03 p.m.

 

Born in Warsaw on May 17, 1934, Beverly was the daughter of Charles M. and Eva L. (Gall) Neff. She spent her formative years in the Leesburg and Atwood areas where...

Larry J. Blevins

Apr 22, 2022

Larry J. Blevins, a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 8:44 a.m. in Fort Wayne at DuPont Hospital. He was 71 years old.

Larry was born in Columbus, Ohio to Lonzo Blevins and Vicky (Austin) Niccum on April 7, 1951. He spent his formative years in Ohio and later moved to Warsaw.

A hard worker,...

James Osborne

Apr 22, 2022

James Franklin Osborne, age 70 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 5:56 pm in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Born in Martin, Floyd Co., Kentucky, James was the oldest of nine children. He was the son of Frank and Anna Sue (Osborne) Daniels. Professionally, he worked for Creighton Brothers, Serenade Foods and...

Jean Stevens

Apr 18, 2022

Jean Ann Stevens, age 79 and a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 3:43 pm.

 

Born in Plymouth on April 6, 1943, Jean was the daughter of Dale and Dorotha (Taylor) Jennings. She spent her formative years in the Bourbon area and was a 1961...

Jean Stevens

Apr 18, 2022

Jean Stevens, age 79, passed away on April 18, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A Life Celebration is pending with Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

Please check back soon for a more complete obituary and service details. 

Betty J. Smith

Apr 17, 2022

Betty J. Smith, 94, of Goshen, IN (formerly of Milford, IN) passed away at 3:07 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1927 in Marion, IN to Orville C. & Emma Roberta (Jones) Nealis.

She graduated from Marion High School and attended Marion Business College. She was married...

Robert Mock

Apr 16, 2022

Bob reunited with his wife in heaven early on April 16, 2022, from his Peabody assisted living home in North Manchester, IN, at the age of 94. He was born on May 7, 1927, to Alfred and Elsie (Zolman) Mock in Tippecanoe Township, Indiana. Following graduation from North Webster High School in 1945, Bob joined the army and shipped out...

James G. "Jim" Crafton

Apr 16, 2022

James G. “Jim” Crafton, 88, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. He was born on February 6, 1934 in Nappanee, IN to Bebon & Bertha (Mischler) Crafton.

He grew up in Nappanee and graduated from Nappanee High School. He was married on September...

Diana Sue Egolf

Apr 16, 2022

Diana Sue Egolf, 74, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1947 in Elkhart County, IN to Robert Clarence & Betty Louise (Longfield) Denny.

She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1965 from Warsaw High School. She retired...

Jesse Lee Perales

Apr 13, 2022

Jesse Lee Perales, 29, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Parkview regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN as the result of an automobile accident in Whitley County. Private family services were held at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 13, Warsaw, IN.

Sylvia Marie Perales

Apr 13, 2022

Sylvia Marie Perales, 58, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 6:47 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the scene of an automobile accident in Whitley County. Arrangements are at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 13, Warsaw, IN. Please check back for complete obituary information.

Virgil W. Hardesty

Apr 12, 2022

Virgil W. Hardesty, 59, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 6:14 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1962 in South Bend, IN to Truman & Barbara (Herman) Vance.

He attended school in South Bend and served in the United States military. He formerly was a Certified Thoroughbred Groomer,...

Melvin L. Jordan

Apr 6, 2022

Melvin L. Jordan, 82, of Milford, IN passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1940 in Pekin, IL to Wayne & Zella (Lantz) Jordan.

He moved to the Milford area in 1974 and was married on May 31, 1977 in Ligonier, IN to Connie S....

Josey James Bickel

Apr 3, 2022

Josey James Bickel, 30, of Pierceton, IN passed away at 10:29 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Pierceton, IN. His soul was released from his physical being so very unexpectedly. He was born on May 6, 1991 in Warsaw, IN to Jerry E. & Jamie E. (Pearson) Bickel.

He was a lifetime area resident, graduated in...