Obituaries

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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...

Loren Shaum

Loren Shaum

Feb 1, 2025

Loren E Shaum passed away at Parkview Noble Hospital on February 1, 2025. He was 83 years old.

Loren was born to Ernest & Agnes (Housour) Shaum on January 16, 1942 in Elkhart. He was a lifelong learner, having graduated Concord High School in 1960, from Purdue University in 1964 and from the University of Wisconsin where he earned a Master’s...

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...

Dennis Head

Dennis Head

Jan 23, 2025

Dennis Head, a beloved and respected member of the North Webster community, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on March 31, 1952, in Napoleon, Ohio to Harold Head and Evelyn (Alley aka Frisky, Fricky) Zehring, Dennis led a life characterized by simplicity and a profound desire to help others.

In...

Bonnie Sue White

Bonnie Sue White

Jan 23, 2025

Bonnie Sue White was born on September 20, 1950, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Arnold & Susie Shepherd. She moved to Kosciusko County at a young age and remained a lifelong Kosciusko resident. Bonnie graduated from Pierceton High School. She learned the value of a hard day's work at an early age and went on to work for 28 years at...

Bobbie Ann Roszak

Bobbie Ann Roszak

Jan 23, 2025

Bobbie Ann Roszak, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 on January 23, 2025 in Goshen, IN. She was born in South Bend, IN on June 17, 1962 to Lloyd D. Miller and Barbara S. Miller. 

She graduated with her class from Triton Highschool in 1980. She enlisted in the Navy and left with an honorable discharge. She worked 11...

Lester E. Rhoads

Lester E. Rhoads

Jan 22, 2025

Lester E. Rhoads, of Claypool, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on March 11, 1975, in Indianapolis, he was the son of William Rhoads and Marsha (Welch) Felke.

Lester was a simple and unpretentious man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed kayaking, fishing, camping, and card games.

Lester...

Cathy Craig

Cathy Craig

Jan 21, 2025

Cathy Craig, of Dewart Lake, Syracuse and formerly of Brazil, IN, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN at the age of 70. Born on June 5, 1954, she was the daughter of Hershel and Opal (Norton) Kershner. Cathy worked as a dispatcher for Brazil, IN for 10 years before moving to...