Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Sandra Sue “Sandy” Reed, 69, of Silver Lake, IN passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on July 30, 1952 in Wabash, IN to Charles Oliver & Loretta Ann (French) Evans.

She graduated in 1970 from Manchester High School in North Manchester, IN, received...

Nov 15, 2021

David William Cotton, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away in his Brownsburg, IN home November 15, 2021. He was born January 7, 1947 to Anna (Marsh) And Elbert Cotton Sr. in Elwood, IN. David resided in Syracuse for more than 25 years after moving there from Morristown, NJ. He co-founded Cotton & Cotton Insurance (now Northern Lakes Insurance)...

Nov 15, 2021

Sharon L. Severson Baker knew no stranger and no question was off limits. She always wanted to know where you were from and was very proud of her Wisconsin/Minnesota Norwegian heritage. Attending high school and college both in La Crosse Wisconsin, her Wisconsin roots shown through with her intense love for the Green Bay Packers, UW Badgers, beer and cheese...

Nov 15, 2021

Marilyn J. Shepherd, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 7:33AM on Monday November 15, 2021, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 82. Born on February 22, 1939, in Warsaw, Marilyn was the daughter of George and Donna Fuller. She was united in marriage in Paintsville, Kentucky to Jerome Shepherd on October 2, 1961. They...

Nov 14, 2021

Leslie Lee Gregory, a longtime resident of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born on July 3, 1958, in Warsaw, Leslie was the daughter of William and Sandra (Stevens) Vanator. She spent her formative years in the area and graduated from nearby Dekalb High School before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science...

Nov 14, 2021

Willard Ousley, age 72 of Lake Tippecanoe, passed away unexpectedly after a brief health concern at Fort Wayne’s Dupont Hospital on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on May 5, 1949, he was the son of Taulbie Ousley and Gracie (Green) (Ousley) Craft. He grew up partially in Kentucky and later in Warsaw where he attended Warsaw Community...

Nov 14, 2021

Morris L. Weyand, 89, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw, IN. He was born on July 18, 1932 in Watseka, IL to Morris & Alice (Bliss) Weyand.

He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, IL, Indiana University in Bloomington, IN and was a...

Nov 13, 2021

Fausto Mendoza, age 86, passed away unexpectedly in his Warsaw residence on November 13, 2021.He was the son of Mateo Mendoza and Isabel Cervantes, born in Guerrero, Mexico on October 13, 1935. Three children and their families survive: Angel Mendoza of Warsaw, Irma Mendoza of Warsaw and Mario Mendoza of New York. Friends may gather for visitation on Wednesday, November...

Nov 13, 2021

Merry L. Thomas, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Saturday November 13, 2021, at the age of 61. Born in Columbia City on March 8, 1960, Merry was the only daughter of Roscoe and Betty Riemersma. She spent her life raising her children. Family was most important to Merry. She cherished time spent with...

Nov 13, 2021

Frank M. Green, 83, of Milford, IN passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1938 in Clarksville, TN to Charles William & Ruby Lee (Streetman) Green.

He graduated from Bremen High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on April 17,...

Nov 10, 2021

Lela Robin Francis, 53, of Warsaw, IN passed away at 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Claypool, IN. She was born on August 18, 1968 in Plymouth, IN to Donald Delbert & Sharon L. (King) Masterson.

Shew grew up in LaPaz, IN, graduated from LaVille High School, and moved to the...

Nov 10, 2021

John Robert Finch, 65, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. He was born on January 15, 1956 in Marion, IN to Lloyd L. & Margaret “Peggy” (Dodt) Finch.

He attended St. Paul Elementary in Marion, Wawasee Prep in Syracuse, and graduated in 1974...

Nov 8, 2021

Paul Haney, a resident of Winona Lake, Indiana, passed quietly at Grace Village Healthcare Center on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was 96 years old when our Lord took him home. Born in Nappanee, Indiana, on March 19, 1925, Paul was the second son of the late Ralph R. and Mary V. (Van Dyke) Haney. He grew up in Winona...

Nov 5, 2021

Brelynna Davin Marie Felix, known to most as “Bre,” passed away unexpectedly and heartbreakingly on Friday, November 5, 2021 near her home in Akron. She was twelve years old. The daughter of David Felix and Ashley Kinsey, she was born in Fort Wayne on March 2, 2009. She was attending Tippecanoe Valley Middle School and was on the school’s basketball...

Nov 4, 2021

Carolyn A. Richards, of Warsaw, passed away quietly at just after 1:00 pm at Mason Health and Rehab on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the age of 70. Born on September 26, 1951, in Mishawaka, Carolyn was the daughter of Woodbridge and Lorraine Dennis. She was united in marriage with her husband Mark Richards on July 5, 1985. They celebrated...

Nov 3, 2021

Patricia McGlone, a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at Kosciusko Community Hospital on November 3, 2021, at the age of 83. Born on August 21, 1938, Pat was the daughter of Ralph and Helen King. On August 19, 1967, she was united in marriage to Leroy McGlone with whom she shared more than 40 years before his passing on...

Nov 3, 2021

Shirley A. Whitehurst, 88, of Warsaw, IN died November 3, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born August 12, 1933 in Bourbon, IN to Daro and Ignota Hahn.

Shirley is survived by her loving son - Darrin Whitehurst, grandchildren - Chelsea and Casey Whitehurst, Great Grandson – Conall, Sister in law - Carol Hahn,...

Nov 2, 2021

Beckyjo “Becky” Hewitt, 75, of Warsaw, IN (formerly of North Webster, IN) passed away at 1:39 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw, IN. She was born on July 28, 1946 in Syracuse, IN to Arnold & Marjorie Maxine (Cory) Hall.

She attended Syracuse Public Schools and was a lifetime Syracuse /...

Oct 31, 2021

James E. “Butch” Foster Jr., 73, of Huntington, IN passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 9, 1948 in Huntington, IN to James E. & June M. (Funderburg) Foster Sr.

He attended Bippus Public Schools and was a United States Vietnam Army veteran. He was a lifetime Huntington /...

Oct 30, 2021

Jeffery L. “Jeff” Davis, 69, of Claypool, IN passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on September 15, 1952 in Rochester, IN to Richard Lee & Eileen Joan (Study) Davis.

He graduated in 1971 from Mentone High School and was a lifetime Burket area...