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Lucia Gonzalez - March 04, 1949 - April 25, 2022

Departed: 04/25/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Lucia “Lucy” Gonzalez of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away to be the Lord on April 25, 2022, with her family by her side at the age of 73.

Lucia was born on March 4, 1949 in La Sierra, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jesus “Chuy” and Ana Maria (Avelar) Saldivar where she lived until the family moved to a small farm outside of Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico as a young adult.  It was there, at the age of 28, she met Jose M. Gonzalez, a year later he became her husband and together they formed their family.

She lived in Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 23 years, where she helped to provide for her family working at Maple Leaf Farms in Milford, Indiana.  She enjoyed the fellowship of her church family at Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios in Warsaw.  Besides raising her four children, Lucia enjoyed cooking for her ten grandchildren, reading her Bible, listening to Spanish worship on Radio Nueva Vida and watching cooking shows on YouTube.  She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be dearly missed by all.

She will be lovingly remembered by her four children all of Warsaw, Indiana, son, Pablo Gonzalez, and three daughters, Norma Sanchez, Marisa (Samuel) Peña, and Elizabeth (Antonio) Rodriguez.  Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Alyssa, Itzel, Aaron, Pablo Isai, Isaac, Aydan, Eli, Samuel James, Nataly, and two-month old Ellyse Lucia, as well as her mother, Ana Maria Saldivar, three brothers and six sisters.  She was preceded in death by her father, Jesus “Chuy” Saldivar, sister, Mari, brother, Miguel, and her husband of 37 years, Jose M. Gonzalez who passed away on September 3, 2015.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios Church, 720 McClellan Street, Warsaw, Indiana.  Lucia’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios Church and officiated by Pastor Samuel Peña.  Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

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Claude J. Johnson - July 11, 1938 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Claude J. Johnson of Warsaw, Indiana passed away peacefully with family members by his side at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Hospice Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 83.

Claude was born on July 11, 1938 in Danville, Illinois.  He was one of 10 children born to Hula and Harry Johnson.  He enjoyed being part of a large family and always had siblings he could count on.  He loved his four brothers, George, William “Bill”, Huppy, and Junior Johnson.  As well as his four sisters, Dorthy, Ruby, Beverly Gene Johnson, and two unnamed twin sisters who died at birth.  Claude was the last of his siblings to leave this world, and now joins them in Heaven.

Claude was born and raised in Danville Illinois and actually lived only a few blocks from Dick and Jerry Van Dyke.  He was a 1956 graduate of Danville High School where he held track and field records.  Claude was also a very accomplished roller-skater, wining many competitions.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served until his honorable discharge in 1958 and continued to serve in the Army Reserves for a few years after.  While in the Army he learned and started playing shuffleboard, which became one of his favorite pastimes.

In 1959 he met the love of his life Alice R. Atchison and he married her on February 14, 1961.  Alice came into the marriage with two of her own children, Raymond Bussenburg and Vickie Kain.  Which he quickly loved them both as his own.  They added to their family and together had three sons.  They celebrated Valentine’s Day for the next 54 years they were blessed to share before she passed away on March 4, 2015.

As a young man, Claude, worked at Pops Roller Rink in Danville Illinois. Upon moving to Warsaw, Indiana he worked at Jomac Products and R.R. Donnelley.  He eventually landed a job at Dalton Foundries working with his brother.  Claude was a reliable hardworking man who knew what a hard day’s work in a hot foundry felt like.  He made many friends at work and retired after 44 years.  Claude became an avid shuffleboard player in and around Indiana from 1960 until 2019, winning many events in his younger years.  He loved to play shuffleboard, something his father, and a few brothers also played.  He enjoyed that he was able to pass it down to his oldest son, and to his sons children.

The world was a better place with Claude, and he touched so many lives while here on Earth.  He leaves behind countless friends who dearly loved him.  Claude is now reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Alice, and will forever be dearly missed.

He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons:  Mike (companion Angela Stocker) Johnson (South Bend, Indiana) Jay (Shelley) Johnson (Warsaw, Indiana); Mark Johnson (Mishawaka, Indiana); and his daughter:  Vickie Sue Kain (Warsaw, Indiana).  Also surviving are twenty grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brother, five sisters and his son, Raymond D. Bussenburg. Friends and family may visit on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at God’s Highway to Heaven Church, 555 W. Weber Street, Warsaw, Indiana

Claude’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at God’s Highway to Heaven Church and officiated by Pastor Bob Brown.  He will be laid to rest at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

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Helen Marie Brown - February 16, 1940 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Helen Marie Brown of Silver Lake, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Easter Morning at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 82.

She was born on February 16, 1940, in Mode, Illinois.  She was one of ten children born to Hazel Mildred (Quicksall) Kessler and Irvin Lee Kessler.  On March 21, 1964, she married Harold Hasley Brown.  They were blessed with 58 years of anniversaries and a lifetime of adventures before she passed away.

Helen graduated from Asbury College in Kentucky with a B.A. degree.  After college she taught for two years at Sullivan Elementary School in Illinois, and for five years at Des Moines Christian School in Iowa.  The Lord led Helen and her husband to spend 33 years in pastoral ministry.  They served as missionaries with World Gospel Mission, where she taught in Bolivia.

She loved to garden and had a phenomenal green thumb especially for her favorite, African violets.  Helen loved her house plants, quilting, and was a wonderful cheerleader for her grandkids sporting events.  She enjoyed the fellowship of her church family at Winona Lake Community Church.  In the past she was a Sunday school teacher and volunteered for children’s ministries.  Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She would most want to be remembered for her faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Harold Hasley Brown (Silver Lake, Indiana), daughter, Mary Helen (Rick) Gensch (Pierceton, Indiana), three grandchildren:  Wesley (Hannah) Gensch (Chicago, Illinois), Elizabeth Gensch (Pierceton, Indiana), Timothy Gensch (Pierceton, Indiana), and one great-grandchild:  Levi Charles Gensch (Pierceton, Indiana).  Also surviving are two sisters, Janice Cordell (Sullivan, Illinois), Carol Reardon (Dayton, Ohio), two brothers, Don (Ann) Kessler (Mode, Illinois), and Roger (Wanda) Kessler (Mode, Illinois).  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, and her infant daughter Elizabeth Joy Brown who they cherished for two and a half days before she passed away in 1975.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.  Helen’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Winona Lake Community Church, 902 College Avenue, Winona Lake, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Rick Hurley.  Helen will be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Stewardson Cemetery in Stewardson, Illinois.

Memorial donations may be directed to Free Methodist Church World Ministry Center, 770 N High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46214 designated to International Child Care.

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Valerie “Val” Weinstein - April 05, 1955 - April 16, 2022

Departed: 04/16/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Val Weinstein of Warsaw, Indiana passed away surrounded by family and friends at 12:08 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the age of 67.

Val was born on April 5, 1955 in Mansehra, Pakistan to Missionaries, Virginia ”Ginger” May (Zaring) and Paul F. Lundgren.  Growing up in a missionary family, Val experienced her childhood in Pakistan and had many great memories that she enjoyed sharing.

She was a proud 1977 graduate of Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana.  On January 7, 1978, she married her college sweetheart, Bryon Weinstein.  Val also earned her master’s degree from Indiana University.  She went on to teach in Health and Physical Education, as well as for the A+ program for Warsaw Community Schools until she retired in 2015.

Val loved sports and coaching.  She always had a heart for teaching and enjoyed coaching girls basketball alongside her husband, Bryon, at Lakeview Middle School.  For three years she coached girls varsity volleyball at Lakeland Christian Academy, and coached girls volleyball, track and basketball at Manchester High School.  Val was also the scorekeeper for the Warsaw Community High School Lady Tiger basketball team.  She was blessed to serve as the head coach at Grace College for the women’s softball team.

Val was one of the most accomplished women’s athletes at Grace College, earning 11 varsity letters in basketball, volleyball and softball.  Val was the recipient of several athletic honors, including Team MVP for the Lancer Softball Team.  In 2018, Grace College inducted Val into its athletic Hall of Fame.

Val was an avid reader, loved building model trains, puzzles and playing all kinds of games.  In addition to her love of sports, Val enjoyed riding her bike on trails and the Hilly 100.  She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ above all and was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church of Oswego where she taught junior high Sunday School and enjoyed sharing her faith in Jesus.  She volunteered for YouVersion bible app as a technical support team leader, was a youth leader, worked with AWANA,  as well as Word of Life Bible Clubs.  She was a loving daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend to many who will be dearly missed.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Bryon Weinstein (Warsaw, Indiana), brother, Paul F. “Skip” (Carolyn) Lundgren (Arlington Heights, Illinois), sister, Winona "Nonie" (Ray) Wakeman (Coon Rapids, Minnesota), brothers-in-law: Tim (Trish) Weinstein (Lindsey, Ohio), Mark (Lisa) Weinstein (Fairborn, Ohio), and sister-in-law, Karre (Jeff) Smith (Stevensville, Michigan).  Also surviving is her father and mother-in-law, Al and Shirley Weinstein (Stevensville, Michigan); and four nieces: Bonnie (Troy) Francen (Coon Rapids, Minnesota), Sharon Lundgren (Arlington Heights, Illinois), Megan Steinke (Rockford, Michigan), and Alyssa Steinke (Stevensville, Michigan).  She was preceded in death by her parents and her niece, Sara Lundgren.

Val’s life will be celebrated at 4:00 p. m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church of Oswego, 3065 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Dr. Mark Soto and Pastor Dr. Greg Harden.  Friends and family may visit two hours prior to the service from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Val will be laid to rest with a private family graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Calvary Baptist Church – Missions, 3065 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, IN  46538; Gideons International, P.O. Box 766, Winona Lake, IN  46590-0766; or to Grace College (Women’s Basketball Missions Trip), 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN  46590.

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Michael Allen Schuh, Sr. - October 27, 1962 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Michael Allen Schuh, Sr., of Milford, Indiana passed away at 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 59.

He was born on October 27, 1962 in Plymouth, Indiana to Pauline (Lovely) Oswalt and Marvin Leroy Schuh.  On April 3, 1982 he married his best friend and love of his life, Charlotte Marie Webb.  They were blessed to share 40 years of marriage and during that time they raised their four children and experienced the joy of becoming grandparents, and finally a great-grandparent.

Michael was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he worked for many years as a welder at Bison Coach in Milford.  In his early years he could always be counted on to run the sound board for the R & W Brand Band.  He had a sharp mind, was great with his hands and was known for being able to fix anything!  Michael loved a good gathering and he was there and ready to party.  Michael enjoyed motorcycles and always got a kick out seeing them out on the road.  He was a bear of a man who expressed himself through his many tattoos and was never shy about telling people what they meant.  He LOVED to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing whenever he was able to but more than anything he loved to spend time with his family, friends and especially spending time with his wife, Charlotte.  He will forever be loved and missed by all that were fortunate to have known him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Charlotte Marie Schuh (Milford, Indiana); two sons, Michael (Brandi) Schuh, Jr. (Milford, Indiana); Ronnie Schuh (Warsaw, Indiana); two daughters:  Katherine Schuh (Mentone, Indiana) and Kayla Schuh (Warsaw, Indiana).  Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers, Rick (Tammy) Schuh (Tippecanoe, Indiana); Tony (Christy) Schuh (Bourbon, Indiana); Steve (Kathy) Oswalt (Warsaw, Indiana); two sisters:  Wanda (Rex) Parrett (Larwill, Indiana) and Lori (Tracie) Quier (Palestine, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Schuh, mother and stepfather, Pauline and Larry Oswalt, grandson, Joshua Schuh and brother, Mark Oswalt.

Michael’s life will be celebrated by his family at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022 in the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E Smith St, Warsaw, Indiana.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family, c/o Charlotte Schuh, 205 S. West Street, Milford, Indiana  46542.

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Stephen James Liebsch - March 12, 1956 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Warsaw)

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Stephen James Liebsch of Warsaw, Indiana was swept into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at I.U. Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 66 after a three year journey with liver failure.

He was born on March 12, 1956 in Oak Park, Illinois to Marilyn Edna (Piotter) and Arthur Richard Liebsch.  His father died when Stephen was young, and he was raised by his mother and his new dad, Don James.  He was one of eleven children, and growing up in a large family he always had siblings in school with him and someone he could always count on when needed.  He was a 1974 graduate of Oak Park River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois and after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 30, 1974.  His duties were with the Military Police, 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky and he served until his honorable discharge in 1977.

On October 18, 1975, he married Holly Horton, and they were blessed with three children and 46 years of marriage before he passed away. Stephen was an avid reader, and he loved learning.  He graduated in June of 1982 with a Bachelor of Science from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee and later earned his Master of Divinity from Goshen Biblical Seminary in Goshen, Indiana in September of 1992.

Stephen loved his God, his Family, and his Country and everything he did in his life reflected those priorities.  He graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy in Donelson, Tennessee in February of 1981.  On October 17, 1993 he was ordained at Community Church in Clarksville, Tennessee.  He had a passion for coaching fast pitch softball and was honored to serve as the head softball coach at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana from January 1997 to June 2009.  He was the Human Resources manager for training and development at Cardinal Services from October 1990-November 2011; and was a certified EPIC trainer of electronic medical records and an instructional designer at Parkview Health from September 2012 to April 2019.

Stephen may have had a short 66 years on this earth, but he filled every second of his life being surrounded by those he loved most.  He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, and he will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Holly Liebsch (Warsaw, Indiana), son, David (Sandi) Liebsch (Columbus, Georgia), two daughters, Rachel (Will) Harrison (Columbia, South Carolina) and Michelle (Rob) Cover (Warsaw, Indiana).  Stephen leaves behind seven grandchildren, Allen and Jacob Wilson, Gabriella, Daniela, Mikayla, Stefan, and William Harrison; as well as six sisters, Diane (Jerry) Schneder, Patty (Larry) Schrimsher, Joan Dodd, Cheryl Regalado, Sherry (Louis) Johnson, Nancy (Richard) Falls, and three brothers, Tom (Janice) James, Jim James, and Brian James.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Marilyn James, and his brother, Donny James.

Stephen’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service which will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Christ's Covenant Church, 2090 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, Indiana officiated by Pastor Rod Valentine and assisted by Pastor Rob Cover and Archdeacon Will Harrison.   Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10:00 - 12:00 noon.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.  He will be laid to rest at a later date at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Christ’s Covenant Church Benevolence Fund, 2090 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, Indiana  46590.

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Norman Lee Roberts - June 30, 1938 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Norman L. Roberts of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 11:36 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 83.

He was born on June 30, 1938 in Silver Lake, Indiana to Wilma (Trump) Roberts and Harold Edgar Roberts.  On June 21, 1959 he was married to Marilyn Kay Metzger and they were blessed to share the next 61 years of marriage together before she passed away on January 12, 2021.

Norman was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he was a 1957 graduate of Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake, Indiana.  He was a reliable hard-working man and spent 25 years at Zimmer, Inc. in Warsaw as a machinist.  He loved the simple things in life, he enjoyed a good meal and spending time with friends and family.  Everyone that knew Norman was very well acquainted with the fact that he was a life-long sports enthusiast.  He loved to go to church and enjoyed a good sermon at New Life Christian Church and World Outreach in Warsaw.  Most of all he loved his family and will forever be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.

He leaves behind two sons, Randall Roberts (Valparaiso, Indiana), Rick (Marci) Roberts (Chesterton, Indiana), and eight grandchildren, Sophia, Max, William, Jacob, Rachelle, Danielle, Hannah and Zachary.  Also surviving are two sisters, Phyliss Zolman (Mentone, Indiana), Donna Mae Shear (Winona Lake, Indiana), and his brother, Dale Roberts (Monroe, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers, Max and Rex Roberts.

Norman’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Rod Valentine and Pastor John B. Lowe.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.  A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

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Conrad Lee Meinert - December 13, 1929 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Conrad Lee Meinert of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 6:52 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Grace Village Healthcare Facility at the age of 92.

He was born on December 13, 1929 in Silver Lake, Indiana to Cleo Louise (Drudge) and Walter Roger Meinert.  Conrad was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he was a 1948 graduate of Silver Lake High School.  At the young age of 22, he decided he was going to spend the rest of his life with the lovely Charlene Shirley Mattix.  They were married on November 27, 1952 and they were blessed with three children and shared 69 years of anniversaries, countless birthdays, holidays and family gatherings before he passed away.

Conrad enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 7, 1951 and proudly served in Korea.  He received the Korean Service Medal with one bronze star and was awarded the Purple Heart.  He was fortunate to have returned home to his family and was honorably discharged on February 6, 1953.

He was a reliable hardworking man and provided for his family working at several Kosciusko County industries and he retired from DePuy of Warsaw in 1997 from quality inspection.  One of Conrad’s passions was his love of birds especially raising exotic birds.  He started out raising pigeons as a child, which eventually grew into showing his birds that resulted in a wall full of trophies in his later years.  Conrad was affectionately known as “The Birdman of Warsaw.”  He belonged to many bird clubs and boy did he have a sharp mind and loved to educate others about his birds.  He finally reached the point where he himself became a judge of exotic birds at shows in the U.S. as well as many other countries.  Conrad loved nature and had a green thumb for raising orchids.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #49 of Warsaw, and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church in Warsaw where he was a longtime member.  Conrad lived a full life during his 92 years on this Earth and always had a smile to share.  He was loved by his wife, experienced the joy of becoming a father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will forever be remembered by those who were fortunate to have known him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Charlene Shirley Meinert (Winona Lake, IN), son, Tony (Janeen) Meinert (Claypool, IN), two daughters, Donna Thrasher (Warsaw, IN) and Darle (Bob) Campbell (Duluth, GA).  Also surviving are nine grandchildren:  Leslie (Jason) Lopez, Ross (Lindsay) Campbell, Tyler Lock, Adam (Danielle) Lock, Lauren (Justin) Creamer, Hayley Thrasher and fiancé Will Abbott, Heather (Jeff) Cook, Matthew (Kara) Meinert, Quentin Meinert; and twelve great-grandchildren:  Leighton, Elliott, Ezra, Mason, Harper, Rowan, Gauge, Wesson, Ryder, Espen and one on the way!  He also leaves behind his sister, Dorothy Howell (Silver Lake, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Vivian Thompson and his brother, Walter Rex Meinert.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.  Conrad’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Reverend Stacy Downing.  There will also be visitation time an hour prior to the service.  A graveside service will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake, Indiana with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #49, V.F.W. #1126 and active duty members of the Army Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be directed to Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 2033 S. 150 W., Warsaw, IN  46580; or to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans), P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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Sandra Carlene Hutchison - February 11, 1944 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Sandra Carlene Hutchison of Fairmount, Indiana passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana at the age of 78.

She was born on February 11, 1944 in Marion, Indiana to Leota (Vickery) Spencer and Willis Spencer.  On July 13, 1992 she married Walter Theodore Hutchison, they were married for 28 years but had been together for 52 years before he passed away on April 6, 2021.

As the matriarch of the family, she loved rummage selling and cooking for her family.  Sandra worked for many years in the quality control department for American Woodmark in Gas City.   Most of all she dearly loved her family, and will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She leaves behind two sons, Richard (Tina) Wright (Marion, Indiana), Sam (Brandi) Hutchison II (Seymour, Indiana), and her daughter:  Barbara (Scott) Coffman (Pierceton, Indiana).  Also surviving are nine grandchildren:  Carla (Dustin) Quintero-Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Heather (Drew) Wright, John (Natalie) Wright, Gavin Hutchison, Mark (Marissa) Burton, Steve Burton, Ricky Burton, Teddy (Samra) Rife, and many great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Donna Darlene Buck, son, Theadore Dean Hutchison, and her brother, Steve Sparks.

No services are planned, the family will mourn Sandra’s loss privately, Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

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Karen Anita Hansen - July 06, 1956 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Karen Anita Hansen of Warsaw, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:32 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the age of 65.  She passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by family.

She was born on July 6, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Karen was one of three children born to Mildred Rhea (Long) and Llewellyn “Lew” Herbert Cox. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Ohio.

Karen married her loving husband, David Carl Hansen on October 25, 1975 in Dorset, Ohio.  They were blessed to share the next 47 years of their marriage celebrating the joy of becoming parents, grandparents, and simply doing everything together.  In 1988, she moved to Warsaw, Indiana with her family and made this her home.  Karen was a devout wife for over 47 years and was a loving mother to her children. She loved her family and friends dearly, and never hesitated to show them that with a phone call, card, or letter.  She could make anyone feel special and Karen took the time to write and tell them…she was a prolific card sender, always keeping in touch with those she loved.  She will be remembered for her loving and generous heart and one of Karen’s favorite passions was that she LOVED flowers and was a Master Gardener.  The fragrance, the colors, and all of the varieties of flowers that God created brought joy to Karen.  Her most treasured purpose in life was being there for her family by being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband:  David Carl Hansen (Warsaw, Indiana); two sons:  Karl Hansen (Joliet, Illinois); Christopher (Holly) Hansen (Warsaw, Indiana); two daughters:  Rachel (James Shei) Hansen (Bourbon, Indiana); and Kirsten Hansen and her husband Reid Swanson (Warsaw, Indiana).  Also surviving are her beloved four grandchildren:  Tyger, Kaylee, Emerson and Emma; and her brother:  Terry Cox (Morristown, Tennessee).  She was preceded in death by her parents, Llewellyn and Mildred Cox, and her brother Carroll Lynn Cox.

Karen’s life will be privately celebrated by her family with a service officiated by Pastor Dennis Wenzel.  She will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

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Mindy Jeanne Vandermark - January 17, 1956 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Mindy Jeanne Vandermark of Syracuse, Indiana passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at 7:58 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the age of 66.  She fought a courageous 9 month battle with lung cancer and though her family grieves her passing, they know she is no longer suffering and is whole again in her new Heavenly body!

She was born on January 17, 1956 in Goshen, Indiana and raised by her wonderful mother, Jean (Dahl) Rogers.  She attended Wawasee High School.  On August 2, 1991 she married her best friend and love of her life, Bruce Vandermark, they celebrated 30 years of marriage doing everything together.

She was a true animal lover, nearest to her heart were dogs, but she often took in orphan cats, at one point even a boa constrictor. While she was most comfortable at home, she did enjoy an occasional rock concert, the Elkhart County fair, and slow boat rides around the lake. She was always involved in whatever project her husband was working on. She was a giver, and gave unselfishly of herself, and nobody knew that better than her family. She had an ornery streak and everyone was fair game when it came to pranks.

Mindy was no stranger to hard work, her second home was at CTB (Chore Time Brock International) in Milford, Indiana a job she held for 35 years.  She loved her work family and made many friends there over the years. For many years she could also be found working evenings along side her husband, mowing their properties as well as a number of other lawns.

More than anything, Mindy LOVED her family.  She was one of a kind and knew how to love fiercely.  She will forever be missed and remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband:  Bruce Vandermark (Syracuse, Indiana); two sons:  Tad Vandermark (Milan, Michigan); Ben (Amanda) Vandermark (Nappanee, Indiana); four grandchildren:  Nicole Byrd, Kaden, Lennon and Lincoln Vandermark; and three great-grandchildren:  Aubrie Byrd, Olivia Butler and Grayson Byrd.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Rogers, her adoptive mother, Bonnie “Nine” Workman and her beloved Shih Tzu Kirby, who shared 16 pampered years by her side.

Mindy’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana officiated by Pastor Randall Myers.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S.  325 W., Pierceton, IN  46562; or to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN  46581-1196.

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Terry Lee Whitaker - July 21, 1968 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Terry Lee Whitaker of Warsaw, Indiana passed away surrounded by his loving family at 12:11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the age of 53 and finally free from his battle with cancer.

He was born on July 21, 1968 in Wabash, Indiana.  He was one of three children born to Pastor William Lee Whitaker and Lora Aleene (Wright) Whitaker.  Terry was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he was a 1987 graduate of Warsaw High School.  He graduated in 1989 from Northwestern Auto Diesel College in Lima, Ohio (now called University of Northwestern Ohio).  Terry was great with his hands, had an eye for detail and a mind for understanding how things worked and how to fix them and for eight years he worked as a mechanic for Rice Ford in Warsaw.  He also sold Mac Tools for a number of years, and later began working for Motion Industries in Warsaw.  Terry was a dedicated, reliable, hard-working employee for Motion Industries from 2005 until his retirement due to illness.   When he was at home, he loved to use his trade to work on small and large engines.  Terry had a mechanic’s hands, big, strong and rough which always made for a great handshake.

On September 20, 2010 he married the love of his life, Carrie Lee Koedyker.  They spent their lives celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, family gatherings and of course he LOVED to go fishing with his wife.  If you ever looked up in the sky and saw a hot air balloon, it could have very well been Terry in that basket.  He was a master hot air balloon pilot and he very much enjoyed taking others up so they too could experience the adventure of floating up into the sky.  He was a real family man and he especially loved being Uncle Terry to his nieces and nephew who loved him back.  Terry left a big footprint on the hearts he leaves behind and he will forever be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband and friend to many.

He will be lovingly remembered by  his wife:  Carrie Lee Whitaker (Warsaw, Indiana); parents:  Pastor William and Lora Whitaker (Warsaw, Indiana); brother:  Scott (Alicia) Whitaker (Winona Lake, Indiana); and his sister:  Debra (Charles) Pennington (Winona Lake, Indiana).  Also surviving are his favorite nieces and nephew:  Lori Pennington, Mason, Jocelyn and Addison Whitaker (all of Winona Lake, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Terry’s life will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Layne Sumner.  A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10:00 – 12:00 noon.

Memorial donations may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana  46581-1196.

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James "Jim" Harrison Nesbitt - June 10, 1935 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: James “Jim” Harrison Nesbitt of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 1:41 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86.

He was born on June 10, 1935 in Hamburg, New York to Anita (Clarkson) and John Guild Nesbitt.  Jim was a very intelligent man and loved learning.  Throughout his life he earned several degrees, he graduated Princeton University in 1958 and attended Grace College from 1959-1962 and earned his bachelor’s degree and Doctorate of Theology.  He also attended the University of Paris in France.  He spent his life teaching wherever God planted him, and he loved serving his Lord as a missionary.

Jim met his future bride, Nancy Lee McBride, in 1962 while she was working part time at Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw.  On July 6, 1963 they married and shared the next 54 years doing everything together, from raising their family, traveling and becoming grandparents.  Nancy went to her Heavenly home on June 26, 2017.

After the Nesbitt’s married they joined the Unevangelized Fields Mission and left for France in 1964 as church planters in Amberieu-en-Bugey.  They helped with churches in the Albarine Valley and with youth activity with Tom and Doris Julien, who had obtained the Chateau de St. Albain for the Grace Brethren.  Later the Nesbitt’s moved to Valence, when they started a church with others, meeting in their home dining room.  From a small Bible study group, the church in Valence has grown immensely…now having two services on Sundays.  Jim and Nancy also started the only French Optimist Club outside Quebec or France.

They returned to Winona Lake in 1981 to serve as Midwest Representative of UFM, and Jim as director of the Modern Language Department at Grace College.  They were called back to Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania to direct UFM from 1991-2001.  Together they had the privilege of visiting many different countries, from Ireland to the jungles of the Amazon, to South Africa and even to China.  In 2001, they moved back to Winona Lake and enjoyed being members of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church.

Jim had a wonderful and full life with Nancy, their children and grandchildren.  They created many memories but now he is enjoying his new home together again with Nancy in Heaven, promised by Jesus.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, Patrick (Ella) Nesbitt (Finland), Eric (Evelyn) Nesbitt (Germany), daughter, Caroline “Carrie” (Christopher) Brown (Merchantville, New Jersey), and six grandchildren, Alex, Fiona, Alicia, Ian, Sasha, and Lucas.  He leaves behind his brother, Peter (Jodonna) Holbrook (Florida) and many friends and family here and overseas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and one sister.

Jim’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service that will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Chaplain Bryan Benjamin.  Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.  Friends and family may visit an hour prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be directed to Grace College and Seminary, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, Indiana  46590; or to Crossworld, 10000 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri  64155 and would be appreciated by the family.

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Connie Hesivor Wenger - July 29, 1950 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Connie Hesivor Wenger of Warsaw, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at 11:59 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 71.

She was born on July 29, 1950 in Ottawa, Illinois to Jeanette Jane (Byers) Iseton and Robert Iseton.

As young girl, Connie moved to the Warsaw area where she worked and lived the rest of her life.  Starting as a teenager, Connie worked at Lords and the Hirsh Department Store in Warsaw.  The hardworking and dependable person she was known for being always reflected in everything she did in her life.  Later she went on to work for Monaco RV in Wakarusa, Indiana for 26 years where she enjoyed working and made many friends with her work family.

Connie was also an avid shopper as two of her dearest friends, Donna Ashton and Linda Krauter, can attest to.  She was a familiar face at Goodwill and enjoyed a good day at garage sales.  Connie loved keeping an eye out for a good deal and coming across interesting items.

Most of all, Connie LOVED her girls and grandchildren.  She was always there when needed as well as being supportive of everything they accomplished in their lives.  Connie was a wonderful mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a great friend to many.  Those that were fortunate enough to have known her will forever cherish the many memories they had over the years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters all of Warsaw, Indiana,  Janice Mauk, Brenda (Brian) Lackey, and Debra (Brian) Welling.  Also surviving are her beloved five grandchildren, Marissa, Kayla, Karis, Halle and Hayden, and two great-grandchildren, Bali and Olivia.  As well as two brothers, Ed (Marla) Iseton, (Akron, Indiana), Bobby Iseton (Akron, Indiana), sister, Shirley (Phil) Adams (Warsaw, Indiana), and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Connie’s life will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Nelson Iseton.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Burial will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, Indiana.

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Robert "Bob" Theodore Miller - August 02, 1931 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Robert “Bob” Theodore Miller of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 90.

He was born on August 2, 1931 in Rushville, Illinois to Audra Grace (Hollipeter) Miller and Albert Theodore Miller.

Bob was a Korean War veteran, he enlisted on February 27, 1951 at the young age of 19.  He received the Korean Service Medal, a bronze service star and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant on February 26, 1954.

One day he met a lovely lady that would become his future bride and on May 29, 1957 he married the love of his life, Betty Joan Oberlin.  They shared the next 64 years of their married lives together raising their children, becoming grandparents, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, graduations and every sad and happy moment in their journey together.

Bob attended Tri State College for three years and earned his B.S.R.E. in Radio Engineering.  He worked as an electrical engineer for Magnavox in Fort Wayne, Indiana and retired after 25 years of being a hardworking, loyal employee.  He was the associate chief engineer at WFFT - TV channel 55 and loved his longtime hobby of being a ham radio operator.  Bob enjoyed the fellowship of his church family at Open Bible Baptist Church in Warsaw.  Bob dearly loved his family, and he will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife:  Betty Joan Miller (Winona Lake, Indiana); two daughters: Linda (Mark) Harris (Conway, Arkansas); Susan (Randy) Koser (Winona Lake, Indiana); son:  Karl Miller (Ann Arbor, Michigan); ten grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bob’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Sam Carns.  Members of the American Legion Post #49 and V.F.W. #1126 both of Warsaw will honor Bob’s service in the Army with military rites conducted at the funeral home.  A private family graveside service will follow at Leo Cemetery, Leo, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the remodeling fund at Open Bible Baptist Church, 21 EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw, Indiana  46582.

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Mary Louise Mason - October 18, 1934 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Mary Louise Mason, formerly of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 87.

She was born on October 18, 1934 in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana at the Stoner Family Farm to Mary Margaret (Fairbanks) Priser and Ralph Genoe Priser.  She was married on July 5, 1968 to John Claude Mason and they spent their lives together for the next 44 years until he passed away on August 24, 2012.

Mary was a 1952 graduate of Claypool High School in Claypool, Indiana.  After graduating she was a lifetime hard worker and spent two years working at United Telephone Company and 20 years working at R.R. Donnelley and Sons in Warsaw from 1968 off and on as a material handler.  She also worked for a couple of years for The Paper in Milford.  You could always find Mary reading something that interested her, she enjoyed being able to sit for a few hours with her nose in a book.  She loved the simple things in life and enjoyed being outdoors especially walking in the woods mushroom hunting.  Mary had her own habits, opinions, and as she got older she became more set in her ways.  She had many lovable pet peeves that her family could make a very long list of.  Family get togethers were very important to Mary, and by-golly if she could make it there, then you had no excuse not to be there for birthdays, holidays, cookouts, anything!  Mary would get testy if anyone was late to gatherings, but there was no doubt that she loved her family and would do anything for them.  She will forever be loved and missed by all who knew her and were loved by her.

She leaves behind two daughters:  Elizabeth (Jay) Dausman (Pierceton, Indiana); Margaret (Max) Grady (Syracuse, Indiana); three grandchildren:  Paul (Krista) Dausman (Warsaw, Indiana); Leigh Anne Jessop (North Webster, Indiana); Jade Grady (Syracuse, Indiana); and three great-grandchildren:  Alexis, Issac, and Van.  Also surviving are two brothers:  James (Michele) Priser (Claypool, Indiana); Lawrence Priser (Warsaw, Indiana).  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother, William “Bill” Anthony Priser in 2018.

Mary’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Envoy Ken Locke of the Salvation Army.  Friends and family can visit prior to the service from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.  A graveside service will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Teen Parent’s Succeeding, 604 S. Poplar Drive, Syracuse, Indiana  46567.

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Katherine Y. Case - June 08, 1955 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Katherine Y. Case of Mentone, Indiana passed away at 9:37 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 66.

She was born on June 8, 1955 in Martin, Kentucky to Lona (Elliott) Martin and Vernon Martin.  On March 23, 1974 at the young age of 18, she married her man and best friend, Roy Daniel Case.  They had been together since their teens and grew up together.  They spent the next 47 years of their married life doing everything together from raising their son, becoming adoptive grandparents to her great nieces and nephew, to simply just enjoying life.

Katherine graduated in 1973 from McDowell High School in McDowell, Kentucky.  She moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana in 1974 and enjoyed living in Mentone.  She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pierceton where she enjoyed the fellowship and worshipping alongside her church family.  Katherine LOVED her family and being a grandma.  She had the world’s biggest heart and had such a great personality that she could talk to anyone she met as if they were a longtime friend.  She didn’t know the meaning of the word stranger!  Katherine was ALWAYS there for her family and will forever be loved and cherished as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind her husband:  Roy Daniel Case (Mentone, Indiana); son:  Jeremy Lee Case (Mentone, Indiana); and her three favorite grandchildren:  Bailey James Barber, Grace Marie Barber and Marie Eugenia Barber (all of Rochester, Indiana).  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.  Katherine’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Etsie Ward Allen.  A graveside service will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034.

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Michael John Peterson - August 06, 1957 - February 17, 2022

Departed: 02/17/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Michael John Peterson of Winona Lake, Indiana passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 64.

He was born on August 6, 1957 in Northridge, California to Diane (Strathern) Peterson Casper and Frederic Delbert Peterson.

Michael graduated high school in 1975 in Coon Rapids, Iowa.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from October 6, 1976 until his honorable discharge on July 18, 1980 with the rank of Lance Corporal.  He moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana 20 years ago and made Winona Lake his home.  He was a self-employed software developer who was always a kind and happy guy.  He LOVED music especially Louie Armstrong’s song “It’s a Wonderful World”.  Michael enjoyed playing the guitar, and keyboard.  One of his favorite sounds was simply hearing children laughing.  Michael loved to travel and collected antiques.  He really liked old signs, painting and fishing.   He had a wonderful heart, and his big bear hugs will be forever missed by his family.  Michael will always be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, and brother.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters:  Amber Janel Laubach (Apalachin, New York); Leana Bickers and her partner, Paul Reilman (New Orleans, Louisiana); and two grandchildren:  Sabrina and Rex.  He also leaves behind his mother:  Diane Casper (Warsaw, Indiana); sister:  Lori (Jaime) Davila (Warsaw, Indiana); three brothers:  Kenneth Edward Aguilar (Warsaw, Indiana); Tony (Peggy) Aguilar (Calabasas, California); John (Amy) Aguilar (West Virginia); and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Frederic, sister, Lori Arlene and his brother, Fred Richard.  Michael was raised by Kenneth Robert Aguilar, who also preceded him in death.

No services are planned, the family will mourn his passing privately, thoughts and prayers are appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association, 6500 Technology Center Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.

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Max Eugene Lichtenberger - January 23, 1943 - February 17, 2022

Departed: 02/17/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Max Eugene Lichtenberger of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 79.

He was born on January 23, 1943 in Warsaw, Indiana to Lola Fay (Robinson) Lichtenberger and Paul Eugene Lichtenberger.  He was married to Bonnie Ann (Werrick) Lichtenberger, and she passed way in 1971.

Max was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he was a 1961 graduate of Warsaw High School.  He worked for R.R. Donnelley and Sons of Warsaw in the 1960’s and then he worked at LRC (Laminated Rafters Corporation) in Warsaw.  He liked to try his hand at many things and was an avid airbrushing artist, enjoyed planting flowers and gardening and he loved cooking on the grill. He will be dearly missed by his family and lifetime friends.

He is survived by his two daughters:  Jennifer Lichtenberger; and Cassandra Lichtenberger (both of Warsaw, Indiana); three grandchildren; and his longtime companion and girlfriend:  Jennifer Nuefeldt (Warsaw, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Mary Carol Chrisenberry in 2019.

No services are planned, he will be buried at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

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William James Young, Sr. - March 11, 1943 - February 14, 2022

Departed: 02/14/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: William James Young, Sr. of Silver Lake, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by family at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the age of 78.

He was born on March 11, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to William Albert Young and Nina May (Keller) Young.  On November 20, 1965 he was married in the Catholic church at the young age of 21 to his bride, Willodean “Carol” (Rogers) Young.  They spent the next 43 years of their married life doing everything together, from raising their three children to becoming grandparents and great-grandparents.  William said his final good-bye to Carol on October 2, 2009, and now they are finally together again.  William was engaged to his beloved Mary Ann Rule for 11 years until his passing.

William was a certified welder and worked at Fort Wayne Structural Steel for 23 years, drove semi, worked at Essex Wire in Columbia City, Indiana and the City of Warsaw Street Department.  He also ran his own small lawn mowing business.  William’s life changed forever, and he and his family were blessed with extra years added to his life, when he was the recipient of a heart transplant in 2007.  He retired following his heart transplant.

William attended St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in North Manchester, Indiana.  He had many hobbies which included singing and playing his guitar, studying the Bible, listening to gospel music, meeting up with friends for coffee, and spending time on the lake with his neighbors that became close friends.  He was always working on things in his garage and was known as the guy who could fix anything.  He was loyal, always helpful, and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed time with his family and friends and will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all that were fortunate to have known him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son:  William (Shannon) Young, Jr. (Goshen, Indiana); two Daughters:  Lynnette Reith (Ft. Wayne, Indiana); Jill (Jeff) Webber (Warsaw, Indiana); ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.  William leaves behind his fiancée, Mary Ann Rule (Silver Lake, Indiana); and two sisters:  Marilyn Kemerley (Fort Wayne, Indiana); Linda Lambert (Fort Wayne, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol, and his brother, Lyle Young.

William’s life will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Father Jonathan Norton.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10:00 - 12:00 noon at the funeral home.  A graveside service will follow at Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105 and would be appreciated by the family.

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Marilyn Sue Webb-Riehle - December 03, 1953 - February 11, 2022

Departed: 02/11/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Marilyn Sue Webb-Riehle of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 7:31 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the age of 68.

She was born on December 3, 1953 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Jack Steele and Betty Patton Steele.  Marilyn was married to Charles “Chuck” D. Webb on November 12, 1984.  He was her childhood sweetheart and soulmate.  They shared 21 years together before he passed away on August 20, 2006.  She had a deep connection with Chuck, and she always loved him dearly.

Marilyn spent most of her life living in Indiana and graduated from South Montgomery High School in Crawfordsville, Indiana in 1973.  She later furthered her education and earned her LPN license spending most of her working years in the geriatric field and retired in 2016. Her true love was living in Florida with Charlie. Marilyn loved bird watching, knitting, and spending time with her friends and fellow church members at Community Life Center in Warsaw.  She loved to share her faith and the joy of the Lord with others.  Marilyn lived her life to the beat of her own drum and she had a heart that loved to love.  She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many and will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind her three sons:  Jeff Hollon (Denver Indiana); Jon Hollon and significant other, Maria (Warsaw Indiana); Jason (Daisy) Hollon (Warsaw, Indiana); nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is her mother:  Darlene Steele (Ladoga, Indiana); and three siblings, all of Ladoga, Indiana:  Jackie Steele, Donnie Steele, Donna (Mike) Davis.  She was preceded in death by her father and husband.

Marilyn’s life will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Community Life Center, 825 N. Harrison Street, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Phil Chandler.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church.  A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Stoner Cemetery in Ladoga, Indiana.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Community Life Center, 825 N Harrison St, Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by the family.

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Alice Evelyn Koontz - June 26, 1932 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Alice Evelyn Koontz of Winona Lake, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior whom she loved and served, Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Grace Village Assisted Living, Winona Lake, Indiana, at the age of 89.

Alice was born in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 1932, to Sara Elizabeth (Gingrich) and Claude Kegarise Snider. On April 13, 1957, she married the love of her life, Charles Hollis Koontz, in Pennsylvania. They were blessed with three sons, and they were able to watch them grow up into men they were proud of. Alice and Charles celebrated many birthdays and anniversaries throughout their 64 years of marriage before he passed away on December 18, 2021.

Alice graduated from Roaring Spring High School, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, in 1950, from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, in 1954, and from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, in 1956. Alice was always at her husband’s side, supporting him wherever God called them. Alice worked as church secretary at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church for 26 years, retiring in 1995. In retirement she served as office secretary of Right to Life of North Central Indiana.

Alice enjoyed going to church with her husband and family at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church where they were members for over 60 years. She loved to keep active and was a member of Women of Grace having formerly served as a national officer. She also enjoyed volunteering in the church library. She and Charles were fond of their cruises and traveling to watch their children and grandchildren perform and play sports. Alice enjoyed knitting afghans, washcloths, and Right to Life baby pouches. She enjoyed cheering for Grace basketball and soccer teams. Alice relished her role as a homemaker, being a great cook and cookie baker, a cheerleader, a driver…anything her family needed her to be. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Alice delighted in reading her Bible and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now reunited with Charles in Heaven.

Alice will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: David (Linda) of Winona Lake, Indiana, Doug of Warsaw, Indiana, and Steve (Christine) of Winona Lake, Indiana. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren: Ashley (John) Miller, Beth, Kate, Scott, and Michael Koontz, and two great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, H. David Snider and R. Wayne Snider, and her husband.

Friends and family are invited to share visitation time from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.  Alice will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Charles, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Indiana.  Alice’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake, Indiana, and officiated by Pastor Bruce Barlow.

Memorial donations may be made to Right to Life of North Central Indiana, P.O. Box 1162, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1162.

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Elmer England - December 13, 1943 - February 03, 2022

Departed: 02/03/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Elmer England of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 78.

He was born on December 13, 1943 in North Manchester, Indiana to Alkie (Poe) and George England.  On March 16, 1962 Elmer married Maggie Owens, and they shared the next 57 years of marriage doing everything together from raising their children to becoming grandparents.  Maggie passed away on November 14, 2019.

Elmer was a 1962 graduate of Claypool High School in Claypool, Indiana.  He worked for 35 years in the foundry in Bourbon, Indiana.  Elmer absolutely knew what a hard day’s work was working in a foundry, the noise, chemicals, high temperatures, and of course being around hot molten metal.  He was a hardworking dependable man who took his job responsibilities seriously and over the years he made many friends at work.  Even outside of work, Elmer never knew a stranger, he could strike up a conversation with anyone.  After retirement in 2018, Elmer still wanted to work and many people knew him from working at Herman’s Christmas Land Decorations in Pierceton, Indiana.  Elmer also knew how to relax and loved fishing and hunting, raspberry picking, playing cards and he enjoyed listening to blue-grass music.  After their kids all grew up and moved away from home, Elmer and his wife Maggie were at a point in their lives where they were able to re-kindle their love and enjoy a new chapter in their relationship.  They were able to enjoy each other’s company and did a lot of traveling together!  Elmer will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many…he will be dearly missed.

He will be lovingly remembered by his four sons:  Danny (Debbie) England (Warsaw, Indiana); James England (Warsaw, Indiana); Tim (Laura) England (Nancy, Kentucky); Tom England (North Liberty, Indiana); two daughters:  Tina (John) Purcell (Warren, Indiana); Crystal (Trenton) Smith (Mentone, Indiana); and 15 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.  Also surviving is his brother:  James England (Tampa, Florida); brother-in-law:  Dale (Phyllis) Owens (Prestonsburg, Kentucky); and his sister-in-law:  Evaline Spangle (Columbia City, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and five brothers.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.  Elmer’s life will be celebrated immediately following visitation with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Terry Bradford.  Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association, 6500 Technology Center Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278..

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Alice Parker Brown - November 25, 1925 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Alice Parker Brown, formerly of Warsaw, Indiana, died peacefully on February 2, 2022, at Hubbard Hill Living Wisdom Center in Elkhart, Indiana at the wonderful age of 96.

She was born on November 25, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts to Dorothy (Tenney) Foss and Alden Simonds Foss. She grew up in Cambridge, MA, and spent childhood summers at her family’s country home in Greenfield, NH. During high school she spent two summers in New Mexico. On September 4, 1948, she married Andrew (Andy) A. Brown and they settled in New York, moving to Wisconsin in 1967 and Indiana in the 2001. They raised three children and enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren together throughout 58 years of marriage until Andy’s death on March 3, 2007.

Alice attended Buckingham School for girls in Cambridge, MA, and Rockford College in Rockford, IL. She earned a degree in Mathematics from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY, and studied Early Childhood Development at Mt. Mary College, University of Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Area Technical College, all in Milwaukee, WI.

Alice worked as a bookkeeper, retail clerk, lifeguard, water safety instructor, ski instructor, and preschool teacher. She volunteered for many years as a certified teacher-naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville, WI, and Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center in Wolf Lake, IN. She adored children and loved outdoor activities, including gardening, hiking, biking, camping, swimming, tennis, badminton, skating, and skiing.

Alice and Andy opened their home to all, including foreign exchange students, foster children, single mothers, missionaries, recovering addicts, and homeless individuals, and especially their family and friends. Their love of travel took them to places like British Columbia, Bonaire, Jamaica, England, Switzerland, Italy, Israel, and much of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Alice’s greatest passion was her faith in Jesus Christ. She committed her life to the Lord in 1957 and served faithfully all her life. She was an active member of her church, Bible study, women’s ministry, and children’s ministry. She served on mission trips to Mexico, Guatemala, Morocco, Austria, and Russia. She was part of the Women’s Auxiliary for The Gideons International for many years, enthusiastically giving New Testaments wherever she went. In her eighties she served as a trained Stevens Minister through Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  She loved people and had a smile that could light up a room.

Alice is survived by her children, Caroline (Tom) Roy, of Winona Lake, IN, Lawrence (Carol) Brown, of Rome, GA, and Nancy (Dale) Belcher, of Independence, KS; her sister, Harriet Koch (Brookline, MA); and her eight grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Alice will be laid to rest with her husband, Andrew Brown, at Oakwood Cemetery. Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High Street, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Andrew Morton.  The service will be followed by a time of food and fellowship with family and friends.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to: Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High Street, Warsaw, Indiana  46580; The Gideons International, Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 766, Winona Lake, Indiana  46590-0766; or to The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasurer, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203.

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Maria Lopez Cervantes - April 09, 1939 - January 28, 2022

Departed: 01/28/2022 (Warsaw)

Obituary Preview: Maria Lopez Cervantes passed away at 7:08 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 82.

She was born on April 9, 1939 in Apaseo el Alto in Guanajuato, Mexico to Ramona Barcenas and Ramon Lopez.  On February 5, 1964 she was married to Ascencion Cervantes and they shared 45 years of marriage together before he passed away on January 22, 2010.

Maria worked at a monastery in Mexico for a number of years and also ran her own convenience store in Mexico as well.  She moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana 20 years ago and worked at Maple Leaf Farms in Milford, Indiana and also Eaton Technologies in Nappanee, Indiana where they made electric motors.  Maria retired and enjoyed being a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Warsaw, Indiana.  She was a was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind her three daughters:  Rosalba (Abraham) Gordillo (Warsaw, Indiana); Monica (Armando) Sanchez (Warsaw, Indiana); Maria Cervantes (Warsaw, Indiana); two sons:  Roberto (Ines) Cervantes (Warsaw, Indiana); Ruben (Maritza) Cervantes (Warsaw, Indiana); seventeen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and three sisters.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, one grandson, and three brothers.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.   Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held following visitation at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, Indiana and celebrated by Father Constantino Rocha.  A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family c/o Mayra Cervantes Malagon, 1832 Nye Street, Warsaw, Indiana  46580.

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Losing a loved one is never easy, but having a supportive community can make all the difference. At Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, the staff understands that grief is a journey that takes time, patience, and compassion. That's why they offer ongoing support to families through bereavement resources, grief counseling, and community events. From support groups to memorial services, Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home provides families with a safe space to process their emotions and find comfort in the company of others who have experienced similar losses.

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