Noraine J. Stevens, 74, known to most as Nora, passed away quietly on Thursday, July 16, 2020, just after 4 p.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. She was a resident of Chapman Lake. Nora was one of nine children born to the late Charles and Belle (Crum) Rickman. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky …read more.

Michael Brown, 44 of Warsaw, having recently moved to Auburn, passed away in his home on Friday, May 15, 2020. Arrangements for are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Press Release WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home is offering free tribute videos to the families of graduating students. The video tribute can then be shared with friends or loved ones virtually or in-person later at a graduation ceremony. Cory Benz, owner of Titus Funeral Home, said he remembers his senior year of high school as …read more.

Joan Black, 65, of Warsaw, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.  

Charles E. Buell, 97, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Charles was born in Warsaw on May 7, 1922, the son of George and Edna M. (Nine) Buell. He was a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School. After graduating, he served in …read more.

Mildred Grindle, age 88 and a lifetime Warsaw area resident, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Thursday, April 9, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw with her children at her side. Born Mildred Catherine Whetstone, on January 28, 1932, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Dewey and Ethel Mildred (Fisher) Whetstone. …read more.

James J. Nowak, age 69 of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:24 a.m. in his home where he was surrounded by his loving family. Nowak, was born on January 4, 1951 in South Bend. He was the son of Joseph and Joyce (Goss) Nowak and was a proud graduate of Marian …read more.

WARSAW — Restrictions on large gatherings as a result of COVID-19 have affected many in the community, even those who are no longer with us. Within the past two weeks, several obituaries in InkFreeNews mention the coronavirus situation, as some family members who have recently lost a loved one are deciding to postpone services, have …read more.

WARSAW — The healing power of animals is no secret. Anyone who has ever had to attend a funeral or make arrangements for a loved one knows how sad and grief-stricken one feels.  But, what if, amidst the immense sadness and grief, one was greeted by a 68 pound, tail-wagging, loving canine?  Titus Funeral Home’s …read more.

Angie B. Horn, 85, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 7 with Titus Funeral Home though service details are pending. Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

WARSAW — The staff of Titus Funeral Home is preparing for their annual holiday remembrance service. The event, held by the funeral home each year on the first Saturday of December, serves as a time for those who have lost a loved one or loved ones to gather in their memory. This year, there will …read more.

Terry Lee Fuller, 60, and the son of Jerry and Deloris (Marshall) Fuller, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. A resident of Leesburg, Terry had worked at Dalton Foundry for more than 36 years. He was a kind, friendly person with a heart of gold and a lover …read more.

Anna L. Plotner passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at 10:10 a.m. in Warsaw. A resident of Warsaw, she was 96 years old.  Anna was born in Dock, Kentucky on Nov. 14, 1923. She was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Buckley and the late Irene (Keel) Anderson. She attended school in Kentucky …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home will host a seminar next week on wills, estates, and pre-planning with Havrilla & Nolin Attorneys at Law of Warsaw.  With careful consideration and planning, you can have peace of mind about the future, in spite of life’s surprises and challenges. Join us for a free educational seminar and complimentary …read more.

Martha Elaine Mudd passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. She was 64 years old. Born on Nov.11, 1954, in Whitley County, Marti, as most knew her, was the daughter of Ralph G. and Marjorie G. (Snyder) Kaiser. She was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On …read more.

Otis Leroy Busby, Jr., known to most as “Buddy,” passed away quietly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at 7:25 a.m. in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Age 80, he has been a resident of Beaver Dam for the past 23 years. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. To send …read more.

Barbara M. Perry, 86, Columbia City, passed away quietly on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in her home. She had lived in Columbia City for the past several years, moving from Silver Lake where she spent nearly 25 years.   She was the daughter of Elmer James and Edna Marie (Turner) Condon. She was born in …read more.

Diane Lyles of Warsaw passed away at 6:40 a.m. June 23, 2019 at 6:40 a.m. in her residence. Having lived most of her life outside of Shreveport, La, Diane was 69 years old. Born Margaret Diane Lyles, Diane was the daughter of Charles and Florence (Bassinger) Morgan. She graduated from Cotton Valley High School, Louisana …read more.

Charles Dale Waites, 69, formerly of Warsaw, died at 11:57 a.m. June 27, 2019, at his residence in Bourbon. A Life Celebration is currently pending with Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home will be hosting local public safety personnel for a luncheon, held in their honor later May 17. “The month of May brings many sure signs of spring and often the first glimpses of summer, but also includes three special events, which are sometimes overlooked,” said Titus Funeral Home owner Cory …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home hosted the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza April 20. The three golden egg prizes, all bikes, were sponsored by RockBottom of Warsaw. Winners of the bikes were Nolan Stump, 10, Warsaw; Aurora LaFollette, 8, Warsaw; and Harper Nelson, 4, Claypool.

WARSAW — Tim Tebow Foundation recently received a $500 donation from Titus Funeral Home. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older.  Today Feb. 8, 2019, Night to Shine will celebrate its fifth anniversary. On one night, 655 churches from around …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home is hosting a pizza and pre-planning event where members of the community are invited to come and learn about funeral pre-planning while enjoying free pizza. The event will be hosted in Titus Funeral Home’s community room at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and again for dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. …read more.

WARSAW — The staff of Titus Funeral Home is preparing for their third annual holiday remembrance service. The event, held by the funeral home each year on the first Saturday of December, serves as a time for those who have lost a loved one or loved ones to gather in their memory. This year’s remembrance …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home announced this week that Sara Curtis has joined its team as administrative assistant. Curtis will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the funeral home’s front office. Her duties include greeting visitors to the funeral home in addition to organizing and maintaining funeral-related records. Her extensive, focused background includes …read more.

WARSAW —  An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Light refreshments will be served and tours of the building will be given. Following the October 2017 passing of Jerry Titus, Cory Benz purchased the funeral home from Titus’ …read more.

WINONA LAKE — In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed fire prevention week a national observance making it the longest running public health observance in the United States. Each year during fire prevention week, children and adults learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Fire prevention week is observed each year during the week …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Before today’s EMS system was developed, funeral homes often doubled as the ambulance service. This car, a 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, was customized by Cotner-Bevington Corporation in Blytheville, Ark. It served its entire career in Indiana, finding a new home at Titus Funeral Home over Memorial Day weekend. “We really weren’t in the market …read more.

WARSAW — Mark Sponseller spent many years in Mexico and Argentina planting churches, spreading the good news and watching “a lot of miracles and signs and wonders.” Through his evangelistic efforts, he realized something. “What I personally received being God’s representative and messenger to foreign people in a foreign nation is that God is not an …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home has announced they are hosting a pizza and pre-planning event where members of the community are invited to come and learn about funeral pre-planning while enjoying free pizza. The event, intentionally casual and informal, is open to anyone who has questions about funeral planning. The staff of Titus will present …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home, the John C. Peterson Post of the American Legion and the post’s American Legion Auxiliary partnered together to distribute poppies this past week. “May 26 was National Poppy Day and, of course, the 28th was Memorial Day,” said Funeral Director Cory Benz. “Veterans, family members and patriotic Americans were encouraged …read more.

Robert Lozier, 90, Warsaw, passed away in his home at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.  

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home will be lit up in blue lights this month in honor and in support of law enforcement officers. “We’re doing this to show our support of our local law enforcement, not only for the protection they provide us, but for all the things they do that don’t get the attention …read more.

Robert Lee Johnson, Sr., 50, and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital at 12:44 a.m. on Thursday, April 12. He was born to Robert A. Johnson and Lois J. Stone-Johnson on Jan. 28, 1968. He was a graduate of Wawasee High School and had worked for Biomet and …read more.

    WARSAW — Cory Benz worked as a paramedic for seven years before making a career change. He started as a volunteer firefighter in high school. Other firefighters suggested he attend EMS training and the department would pay for it. During EMS training, his instructors recommended he go further and become a paramedic. “Before …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home is holding advance funeral planning workshops on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Warsaw Public Library, conference room A/B. The workshop will include sessions at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. This advance funeral planning workshop will be informative and hands-on for those attendees desiring to prearrange their funeral …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home announces the addition of Mark Sponseller to the staff in the position of advance planning specialist. He will be guiding and aiding families in pre planning funerals before the need should arise. Sponseller is a licensed Indiana Life Insurance Agent. He brings over 26 years of experience in this capacity …read more.

Judy Arlene Buehle, age 79 at the time of her passing, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. Having spent much of her lifetime in Warsaw, she had been a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor’s Assisted Living for the last several years. Judy was born on Feb. 11, 1938 to parents, …read more.

WARSAW —  The staff of Titus Funeral Home announced on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, that trusted funeral director and long-time employee, Cory Benz, has acquired the funeral home. In the deal reached with former owner, Kathy Titus, Benz assumed control of operations for the 61-year-old firm at the December closing. The funeral home will continue …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association with the 2017 Pursuit of Excellence Award. This is the second consecutive year the 61-year old firm has been awarded the honor. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients are known for consistently raising the bar on funeral service excellence, adhering to the highest …read more.

WARSAW — Kathy Titus, funeral director and owner of Titus Funeral Home, has announced the promotion of long-time staff member Cory Benz to general manager. Benz, a licensed funeral director, has been employed with the firm for the past several years. During this time, he had worked closely with the late Jerry Titus and was …read more.

Jakob Gutwein Jr., 92, Warsaw, died Nov. 19, 2017, in Mason Health & Rehab Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gordon H. Vanator, 83, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 11:19 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. One of two sons born to Robert “Guy” Vanator and his wife, Mary E. (Parker) Vanator, Gordon was born on June 2, 1934, in Warsaw. He was a graduate of Claypool …read more.

Karen Lee Jefferson, 71, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Independence, Mo., Karen was the daughter of Walter Thomas Winkler, Sr. and Vivian Rutherford. Karen was married to Edwin Lee Jefferson on Oct. 15, …read more.

Marcia M. Stokes, 83, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at 7:05 a.m. in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. She was born Jan. 23, 1934 in Warsaw, to Merritt and Eva (Becraft) Hartman and was a 1952 graduate of Warsaw High School. In the fall of 1953 Marcia met Stanley Stokes. They married April 7, …read more.

  Sheree Kay Konkle, 60, passed away from this life and through heaven’s gates at 10:15 a.m. May 30, 2017 in her Warsaw home surrounded by her family after a 19-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1956 in Granite City, Ill. to Loren and Patsy (Hampsey) Bailey. She graduated from Jennings …read more.

Phillip Wayne Neff, 77, Warsaw, died Friday, May 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Ronald L. Wayman, 60, Bremen, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in his Bremen home.  Ronald was born on Jan. 11, 1957 in Stuttgart, Germany to Richard Wayman Sr. and his wife, Theresia. He had spent the last eight years living in Bremen but was a resident of Warsaw beforehand where he had worked …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Whitaker, 63, Warsaw, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in his Warsaw home.  Although he has been a long-time Warsaw resident, Kenneth was born on Aug. 29, 1953 to Lillian Faye Whitaker in Rensselaer. He worked as a shop attendant in Conley’s Barber Shops. Kenneth loved Chicago Cubs baseball and …read more.

Kenneth Whitaker, 63, Warsaw, died at 6:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Ronald Lee Wayman, 60, Warsaw, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in his Bremen home. Arrangments are pending at Titus Funeral Home

Don C. Fleming, Jr., 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Don was born Sept. 25, 1933 in Gary, to Don C. Fleming Sr. and his wife, Lillian Elsie (Richardson) Fleming. He graduated from nearby Portage High School in 1952. He was also a 1956 …read more.

Don C. Fleming, 83, Warsaw, died at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday May 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Charles Robert Hite, 65, passed away at 8:34 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at St. Joe Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Charles was born Aug. 8, 1951 in Warsaw to Harold and Mable (Luse) Hite. On Oct. 13, 1979 he was married to Julia A. Utter in Warsaw. They would share 30 years together before her passing …read more.

Larry K. Engle, 75, passed away at 11: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in his Warsaw home. Larry was born June 17, 1941 in Warsaw to Willis Issac and Margaret Viola (Bright) Engle.  He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1959. On Sept. 14, 1963, Larry was united in marriage to Betty …read more.

Charles Robert Hite, 65, Plymouth, died at 8:34 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Monte L. Florey, 70, passed away at 7:18 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.  Monte was born Oct. 30, 1946 in Rochester to Charles and Geneva (Madeford) Florey. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1966. On June 19, 1994, he was married to Mary Drudge Randall in Warsaw, …read more.

Monte Flory, 70, Warsaw, died at 7:18 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Martha Irene Barnes, 99, Warsaw, died in the early hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Martha was born on Jan. 29, 1918 in Sidney to Charles and Flossie (Johnson) Leiter. She spent most of her lifetime in Kosciusko County. On Oct. 13, 1935, she was married to Howard “Barney” Barnes in Pierceton. …read more.

Harold “Deen” Shepherd, 72, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Monday, May 1, in his home near Sellers Lake. Born on May 4, 1944 in Silver Lake, he was the son of Wayne and Monie May (Reffitt) Shepherd. They preceded him in death. Deen was a veteran of the United States Army, where he would eventually obtain …read more.

Harold ‘Deen’ Shepherd, 72, Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017, in his Sellers Lake home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Joseph Andrew “Andy” Arnold, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in his Warsaw home. He was 69. Andy was born Dec. 24, 1947 in Warsaw. He was the son of Joseph Aaron and Doris (Vaughn) Arnold. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School with the class of 1966 and …read more.

Esther J. Orcutt, 91, Warsaw, died at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

John E. Hanish died at 3:08 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. John was born on June 29, 1935 in Hammond. He was the son of Chuck and Myrtle (Shavey) Hanish. On Dec. 14, 1968, John would be married …read more.

John Alan Groat, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in his home. He was 67 at the time of his passing. John was the son of John R. and Ethel L. (Anderson) Groat. He was a 1967 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. John was married to Joyce E. Easterday on June 26, 1971 …read more.

John E. Hanish, 81, Claypool, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Mack E. Amiss, 83, Warsaw, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Ted Earl Harman heard his call from Glory to come home by God, his Heavenly Father, on April 5, 2017 at 9:33 p.m.  Angels ushered Ted into the arms of Jesus – his Savior of many years. Ted is walking on streets of gold with those who had accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. Ted …read more.

Ted E. Harman, 86, Warsaw, died at 10:30 p.m. in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Josephine D. Durecki, 85, Warsaw, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, in her Warsaw home, surrounded by her loving children. She was born March 27, 1932, Detroit, Mich. to Frank and Martha (Pietrowski) Dolecki. She married Donald A. Durecki June 25, 1955, Detroit, Mich. They moved to Warsaw in 2004 from Warren, Mich. …read more.

Doris Ann Cook, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 80 years old at the time of her death. Doris was born Nov. 25, 1936 in Kosciusko County to Gus and Delpha (Mortimer) Blosser. She was one of nine children …read more.

Rita Ann Roberts, 52, Louisville, Ky., died at 2:17 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Kindred Hospital, Louisville, Ky. She was born Aug. 20, 1963, in Rochester, to James Eugene and Delores Mae (Clinger) Roberts. She was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and spent most of her lifetime in Kosciusko County. She was …read more.

Dennis Brown, 66, Claypool, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Josephine D. Durecki, 85, Warsaw, died Monday March, 27, 2017, in her Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw

“On March 24, in the Year of Our Lord 2017, our mom, Dorothy Priser, at the age of 89, having received new orders from her faithful Savior, departed this earthly realm and joined herself to that waiting heavenly host of friends and family.” Dorothy Priser, 89, Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. She was …read more.

Rodney Brett Jones, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in his Warsaw home. He was 53 years old at the time of his death. Rodney was a loving, approachable person. He was friendly to everyone but was especially warm to women. He enjoyed watching action movies and WWF Wrestling. He also enjoyed watching Bone City …read more.

Robert Dixon White, formerly of Warsaw, passed away quietly on the evening March 9, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was 76 years old. Robert was born in Mishawaka to Robert R. White and Rowena M. (Mock) White. He was the only son of four children born to the pair – his three sisters …read more.

Robert D. White, 76, Warsaw, originally of Mishawaka, died at 8:15 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Susan Stamper, 74, Warsaw, died at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Irene Mueller, 86, Warsaw, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home Warsaw.

Donald Mike Caverley, 68, Warsaw, died shortly before 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2017, in his home Donald was born on Sept. 17, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Mich. He was the son of Harold and Dorothy (Henry) Caverley. He spent his formative years in Ypsilanti before moving to the Warsaw area in his early teens. On Nov. 27, …read more.

June Diane Shank, 74, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Florida at Venice Regional Bayfront Health. Born Nov. 17, 1942 in Muncie, June was the daughter of Wilbur and Opal (Ward) Reynard). She was a graduate of nearby DeSoto High School, graduating with the class of 1960. She spent most of her adult life in the …read more.

Infant Russell Dale Grindle, died four hours after his birth, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born to Randall Grindle and Amber Burnworth, who survive along with three brothers: Jorge Burnworth, Ricky Grindle and his twin, Keith Grindle, all at home; as well as two sisters: Calissa Grindle and Breanna Macey, …read more.

June D. Shank, 74, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Venice Regional Bayfront Health, Venice, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Farrell “Butch” Stout, 75, Warsaw, originally Yorktown, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Paul David Dwyer, known by many simply as “P.D.,” died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in his Chapman Lake home. He was 82 at the time of his death. Born on Nov. 8, 1934 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of David John and Mary Elizabeth (Runkle) Dwyer. He graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School, …read more.

Stephen Homer Johnson, 70, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Steve was born in Huntington April 6, 1946, to Wayne and Mary (Ahlfeld) Johnson. The second of four children and the son of a minister and homemaker, Steve grew up in Claypool. He earned a Bachelors of Science …read more.

Darlene Evelyn Slusher, 89, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in Miller’s at Oak Point in Columbia City. She was born Jan. 3, 1928 in Claypool to John and Neva (Miller) Wehrly. Darlene was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident and a 1946 graduate of Warsaw High School. Darlene and Paul E. Slusher …read more.

Sandra K. “Sandy” Groninger, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in Avalon Village, Ligonier.  She had been afflicted by Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease for eight years. The daughter of Bill and Ruby (Duncan) Dorrell, Sandy was born June 29, 1941 in Muncie. She was a 1959 graduate of Mentone High School and …read more.

Maurice Guiff, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in his Akron home. Maurice was born April 22, 1949 in Warsaw to Joseph William and Gwendolyn Lamoine (Bidwell) Guiff.  He was a 1967 graduate of Pierceton High School, Pierceton. Maurice and M. Sue Nellans were married Oct. 4, 1986 in Warsaw. He lived his life …read more.

Stephen H. Johnson, 70, Fort Wayne, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

  Virginia Elizabeth King, 94, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. Virginia was born Dec. 25, 1922 in Warsaw. She was the daughter of Hubert Victor and Lauretta Marie (Eiler) Short. She was a 1940 graduate of Warsaw High School. On July 7, 1965 Virginia was married …read more.

Infant Russell Dale Grindle, the son of Randall Grindle and Amber Burnworth was born Feb. 4, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He leaves behind many in addition to his parents.  However, the one he shared the most life with and who survives is his twin brother, Keith.  Additional survivors include two brothers and …read more.

Betty J. Baugher, 82, Warsaw, died at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. The daughter of Judson L. and Jettie (Thompson) Vanator, Betty was born Nov. 15, 1934 in Warsaw.  She was a 1953 graduate of Warsaw High School. Also in Warsaw and on May 28, 1954 she and …read more.

Betty Baugher, 81, Winona Lake, died at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert L. Lockridge, 88, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at 3:50 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Bob was born March 30, 1928 in Warsaw to John Leslie and Vera (Metz) Lockridge. He served with the United States Navy during World War ll and on Dec. 8, 1946 S1 Robert Louis …read more.

Doris Katherine Jones passed away at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Known by most simply as “Kate,” she was 89 years old at the time of her death. Kate was born on Nov. 11, 1927 in Warsaw to FB Light and Gladys (Yenor) Light. She spent most of her lifetime …read more.

Cub Trenson Decker, stillborn, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He is survived by his parents, David and Margaret (McGuire) Decker, Plymouth; two brothers: Carter Decker and Carter Mann, at home; two sisters: Rylie Wagner, Case Decker, both at home; paternal grandparents: Karen and Mike Tyler, Akron; paternal grandfather, Mike Decker, …read more.

Luther Harvey Allen died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Known by most as “Harvey,” he was 72 years old at the time of his passing.  Harvey was born on July 1, 1944 to Chris Allen and Sylvia (Adair) Kissinger in Yeager, W. Va. He spent the past 46 …read more.

Luther Harvey Allen, 72, Pierceton, died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.