Gloria Mae Volquardsen Smith Kiefer, 88, of Bremen, was taken to heaven on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. at her home. Gloria was born on Aug. 10, 1936, in White River, S.D., to Martin Carl Volquardsen and Myrtle Florence Davenport. Her parents brought her to Bremen when she was … Read More
Kathleen N. Anderson-Takacs, 84, of Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Kathy was born on Aug. 14, 1940, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Darwin and Jane Gibson. On April 17, 2004, in Gatlinburg, Tenn., she married Bill Takacs, who survives. She was … Read More
Caroline “Sue” Gardner, 85, Pierceton, died at 1:43 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born Aug. 12, 1939. In 1975, she married Robert E. Gardner, who preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by her sons, James (Tina) Davenport, Monument, Ore., … Read More
Christopher Lee Rinehart, 44, North Webster, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Pierceton. He was born July 2, 1980. He is survived by his father, Michael D. (Michelle) Rinehart, Rochester; siblings, Joshua (Amanda) Rinehart, Chalmers, Abbie Heath, Lafayette, Adam (Kayla) Heath, Schererville, Melissa (Rob) Jolly, Fowler, Kan., … Read More
Richard “Dick” Gene Morris, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. He passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family members. He was born on Sept. 24, 1937, in Beaver … Read More
Martin Alexander “Marty” Wood, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne at the age of 59. He was born on July 23, 1965, to Diane Lee (Alexander) Pifer and Ray Louis Butz in Indianapolis. Marty grew up in … Read More
Delia Beatriz Navarro, age 57, of Warsaw, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, a beloved mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Born on April 29, 1967, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Delia was the daughter of … Read More
Delia Beatriz Navarro, 57, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born April 29, 1967. On Dec. 9, 1989, she married Benjamin Navarro, who survives. She also is survived by two sons, Marcos (Hannah) Navarro, Fort Wayne, and Lucas Navarro, Warsaw; … Read More
Mary E. Smith, 90, died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 25, 1934. On Dec. 16, 1950, she married Donnie W. Smith, who preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by her children, David (Tam) Smith, … Read More
Robin M. Cole, 59, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. She was born Jan. 18, 1965. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Christie) Burnett, California, and Ashley (Christian) Johnson and Amanda Elliott, both of Warsaw; five grandchildren; and her siblings, Robert A. Cole, North Manchester, and Steven … Read More
George Wright, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Pierceton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla., at the age of 67. He was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on Feb. 4,1957, to Mollie (Rose) and Henry Wright. In 1975, George graduated from Whitko High … Read More
Athalia Lucille Gross, 98, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 24, 1926. On June 16, 1945, she married Lawrence Gross, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Jim) Esneault, Arizona, and James Lawrence (Joyce) … Read More
Barry L. Sapp, 70, of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Barry was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to William Sapp and Pauline (Miller) Kreis. He was raised by Pauline and stepdad Boyd Kreis. He … Read More
Barry L. Sapp, 70, Pierceton, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw and Pierceton.
Read MoreMargaret Johnson, 95, Goshen, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She was born July 22, 1929. Her husband of 54 years, Raymond D. Johnson, preceded her in death. She is survived by three children, Steven (Jan Graber) Johnson and Janet Johnson, both of Goshen, and Sandy … Read More
Larry D. Harter, 74, Fishers, formerly of Kosciusko County, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 28, 1950. His wife, Debbie Harter, survives. He also is survived by his children, Dena (Ryan) Tackett and Rob (Trish) Clingaman; brother, Jack Harter; sister, Judy Parsons; and … Read More
