Michael Green
Michael Green, 67, South Whitley, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice. He was born Dec. 14, 1956. On March 16, 1980, he married Judy Tangman, who survives. He also is survived by his sons, Chris Green, Pierceton, and Clint Green, Warsaw; daughter, Echo (Darren Fields) Green, … Read More
Cathy L. Luther
Cathy Lynn Luther, of South Whitley, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Aug. 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home at the age of 54. She spent her time on this earth living her life to the fullest and loving people in a great way. … Read More
John D. Nichols
John Dwayne Nichols, 60, Fort Wayne, formerly of North Manchester, tragically passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. The son of George and Judith A. (Royer) Nichols and grandson of Dwayne and Velma (Heeter) Royer, John was born on May 10, 1964, in Huntington. John’s journey began at Manchester … Read More
Robert E. Bennett
Robert E. Bennett, 87, South Bend, a native of South Whitley, died Sunday morning, Aug. 4, 2024, at home. He was born March 28, 1937. On Aug. 20, 1960, he married Kay Holland, who survives. He also is survived by two daughters, Natalie (Brian) Holt, Darlington, and Beth … Read More
James R. Eberhart
James Richard Eberhart, 87, rural South Whitley, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community. He was born March 20, 1937. On May 29, 1955, he married Jeanette Juillerat, who survives. He also is survived by children, Debra (Rex ) Wilkinson, Dennis (Cheryl) Eberhart … Read More
Melissa M. Joker
Melissa Marie Joker, 71, South Whitley, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 27, 1953. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Joker, Fort Wayne; stepdaughter, Dianna Jackson, Fort Wayne; and friend and caregiver, Lee Ann Cicero, South … Read More
Ross E. Staller
Ross Eldon Staller, 74, South Whitley, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Huntington. He was born Sept. 3, 1949. On Sept. 17, 1977, he married Carlene Gradeless, who survives. He also is survived by five children, Ben (Melanie) Staller, Wadsworth, Ill., Macy (Brent) Augustus, South Whitley, Natalie (Chad) … Read More
Joseph O. Brenneman
Joseph Orlo “Joe” Brenneman, 75, Larwill, died at 5:23 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at home. He was born Aug. 16, 1948. His wife, Rene (Powlison) Brenneman, whom he married Aug. 15, 1970, survives. He also is survived by his children, Reuben (Deanne) Brenneman, West Lafayette, Sarah (Aaron) … Read More
Barbara F. Keim
Barbara F. Keim, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. A lifetime Warsaw resident, Barbara was born on Oct. 7, 1941, to Harry Edward and Elizabeth Addie (Fairbanks) Warren. She worked for R.R. Donnelley & Sons for 30 years until her retirement. Barbara … Read More
Janice C. Whitt
Janice Claire Whitt, 81, South Whitley, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born Oct. 19, 1942. On July 28, 1962, she married John Wallace Whitt, who preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by her children, Michael Whitt, … Read More
Kiel B. McCoy
Kiel Braden McCoy, age 21, of Florence, Ala., passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Elkins Funeral Home in Florence is assisting the family. Mr. McCoy attended the Whitko and Whitley County Consolidated Schools and graduated from the Eagle Tech Academy in 2022. He worked at Artistic Holiday Designs … Read More
Ruthie J. Sitts
Ruthie J. Sitts, 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:19 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Ruthie Sitts was born on July 20, 1942, in Marianna, Fla., the daughter of the late Roland Harvey and Margie Ann (Griffin) Maddox. On Aug. … Read More
Deborah Garman — UPDATED
Deborah Garman, known to most as Deb, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 14, 1961, in Warsaw and spent most of her lifetime in the area. Deb graduated from Whitko High School with the Class of 1980. She was a caring … Read More
Mathew G. Ambrose
Mathew Garth Ambrose, 63, rural South Whitley, formerly of the Pierceton area, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 1, 1960. He is survived by a son, Brad Lee Ambrose, Auburn; a brother, Dennis Ambrose, Columbia City; and a sister, Victoria Harness, Columbia … Read More
Betty Jean Mallory
Betty Jean Mallory, 77, rural North Manchester, died at 8:41 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 30, 1946. On June 19, 2000, she married William Curtis Mallory, who survives. She also is survived by a daughter, Deborah A. Wade, Warsaw; … Read More
Diana L. Keirn
Diana Lynn Keirn, 49, rural South Whitley, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 8, 1974. On Sept. 8, 1995, she married Sherm S. Keirn, who survives. She also is survived by her father, Michael McNamara, Albion; siblings, Dana (Bobby) Bering, … Read More