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Elige Thompson Sr.

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Elige Thompson, Sr. 73, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:36 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Ethel (Hibbins) Thompson and Phil Thompson. He was married to Geraldine (Burkett) Thompson and she passed away on Jan. 5, 1993. Elige re-married on July 5, 1997, to Roberta (Hunter) Thompson, who survives.

Elige worked at R&S Body shop in Allen, Ky. before moving to Indiana from Prestonsburg, Ky. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 32 years. Elige had worked for many years at Maple Leaf Farms in Milford, and later at Contech in Pierceton, before retiring. He loved the simple things in life, sitting in his recliner watching T.V., eating a good meal, he loved to hunt, and do woodworking projects. One of his favorite caps said it all, Born to Hunt but Forced to Work!  He especially loved his dogs, Molly and Buster, those dogs were very much loved and could always count on Elige petting them and giving them a treat and a hug. He loved going to church with his wife, Roberta at God’s Highway to Heaven Church in Warsaw.  He always had a good time when they would attend the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast’s at the church on various Saturday’s and attending different revivals over the years. He will be dearly missed by his friends, family and his church family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Roberta Thompson, Warsaw; and his daughter: Robin Thompson, Bolivar, Mo. He also leaves behind a special sister and brother-in-law:  Mae (Donnie) Jarrell, Prestonsburg, Ky.; two sisters:  Phyllis (Kevin) Sherman; Edith Marsillett, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; two brothers:  Bill Monroe Thompson and Darvin (Connie) Thompson, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Elige “J.R.” Thompson, Jr. who died June 25, 2008 and his daughter, Michell Evans, who passed away on December 22, 2017.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Elige’s life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. following visitation at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Bob and Tanya Brown. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580 to go towards his funeral expenses and would be very much appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.


Darlene J. Wallace

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Darlene J. Wallace, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in her residence. Darlene was born on Oct. 5, 1938, in Fort Wayne, to Horace and Scharline (Lamb) Lowery. She was married to Tom Alexander for 12 years.

Darlene was the grocery manager of Chief Supermarkets of Warsaw and Marsh Supermarkets of Fort Wayne. She later worked as a caregiver in Health Care for Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology, Warsaw. She  was involved in the Kosciusko Co. Historical Society, Pound Museum, Oswego and the Oswego Lions Club.

Darlene is survived by daughter, Shawn (Dan) Bohnstedt of Milford; Jada (Scott) Alexander- Sackschewsky of Delta, Ohio; son, Ryan (Dawn) Niles of Holden Beach, N.C.; sisters, Sharon (John) Clay of Warsaw; Sharodene (Richard) Morris of Warsaw; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Tom Alexander, son, Shannon Alexander, daughter, Meghan Wallace, brother, Charles Lowery and sister-in-law, Rosie Lowery.

Visitation will be from  2-5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with her funeral service starting at 5 p.m. Pastor Aaron Hoak will be officiating. Interment will be private at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

In memory of Darlene, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Welfare League Building Fund 1048 S. 325 E. Pierceton, IN 46562 or Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice 1515 Provident Dr.Warsaw, IN 46581

To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

John R. Slone — PENDING

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John R. Slone, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com Read More

Reverend Michael ‘Mick’ Dave Tomlinson

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Reverend Michael “Mick” Dave Tomlinson, 64, Warsaw, went to be the Lord at 9:42 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, after battling complications due to heart surgery.

He was born on March 18, 1955, in Houston, Texas to Patricia and Harold Tomlinson. Mick married Carolyn Sue Owens on June 14, 1975 in Warsaw.

Mick and his wife Carolyn moved to Kosciusko County, 44 years ago where he was hired and worked for Zimmer, Inc. in Warsaw for 44 years. His real life’s work and passion was serving in the pastoral ministry for the past 45 years. He was an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God and had been the senior pastor at New Beginnings Assembly of God in Nappanee for the past 18 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. Mick will be remembered for being a man of faith, that loved and served his God, his church and family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Sue Tomlinson; and his two beloved daughters: Michelle (Ryan) Neese; Jessica Tomlinson, all of Warsaw. He also leaves behind two grandchildren: Kaitlin and Dylan Neese; four brothers: Rick (Ann) Tomlinson, Evansville; Robert (Becky) Tomlinson (Texas); Hal (Janette) Tomlinson (Colorado); Jeffrey (Jessica) Tomlinson (Michigan); and two sisters: Cheryl (Daniel) Shuffler (Texas); Susan (Michael) Martin (California). He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. L.R. and Pat McMullen, and Harold Tomlinson as well as his father and mother-in-law, Curtis and Katy Owens.

Friends and family are invited to the visitation that will be held from 3-7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Reverend Mick’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service that will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Rev. Glen Mitchell and assisted by Brian Moore. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.

Terry A. Korb — PENDING

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Terry A. Korb, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com Read More

John R. Slone

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John R. Slone, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in his residence. John was born on May 21, 1955, in Warsaw, to Isaac and Colleen (Wilson) Slone.

He was a lifetime Cubs Fan and member on the Die-Hard Cub Fan Club International Society since 1969.

John is survived by siblings, Diana (Donald) Dugan of Rochester, Donna (Steve) Burke of Warsaw; niece and nephews, Sara Yarber, Jason Slone, Ryan Slone and Kevin Slone. In addition, he is survived by great nieces and nephews, “My Angels”, Serenity Slone, Allison Yarber and Isaac Slone and also his K-9 companion “Buddy”. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Slone.

Services will be private.  All arrangements for the family are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be made to: Kosciusko County Cancer Fund C/O K-21 P.O. Box 1810 Warsaw, IN 46581 or Animal Welfare League Building Fund 1048 S. 325 E. Pierceton, IN 46562

To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Marian L. Tharp

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Marian L. Tharp, 94, peacefully passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana.

Marian L. Tharp

Born Feb. 9, 1925 in Bremen, Indiana, Marian was the daughter of Edward Francis and Ethel May (Dodd) Walterhouse. She graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1942. In 1946 she received her diploma from the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in South Bend, Indiana. That same year, she began working as an RN at Marshall County Parkview Hospital in Plymouth.

On Feb. 1, 1948 in Plymouth, Marian married Max Eugene Tharp, who was a funeral director at Johnson & Son Funeral Home, now the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. In 1953, they moved to 120 Elliott Avenue in Plymouth and resided there for 63 years, while raising their children: Jack, Jill and James.

She was employed at Bremen Hospital for eight years, but returned to Parkview in 1960. She was appointed Obstetrics Supervisor at Parkview in 1962. She would work at Parkview, which soon became St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, for 26 years until her full-time retirement in 1988. Marian then decided to work part-time for the hospital, for total service to her community of 47 years as a nurse.

In 1998, Marian and Max celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A celebration of family, memories and love.

Marian was well-known by hundreds of families in Marshall County from being there at their births. She was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth; a choir member, a member of Bible Study and Builders Class. She enjoyed her Bridge Club. Max and she spent years traveling with best friends, Les and Sue Read and Neil and Dorothy Chase. And man oh man, was Marian an excellent cook.

Max would pass away on Aug. 16, 2007. Marian would continue to live in their home until she became a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw in 2016.

She is survived by her children: Jack & Pam Tharp pf Noblesville, IN, Jill Tharp of Indianapolis, IN and James & Karen Tharp of Warsaw; 5 grandchildren: Amber (Doug) Doster, Zachary Tharp, Rachel (Nolan) Jones, Leah (Craig) Downey and Lorian Tharp; 6 great-grandchildren: Anna, Aaron, Allison and Aubrey Jones and Jack and Ryan Doster; her sister, Ruth Fox of Wakarusa and 24 nieces and nephews.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Max, parents and eight siblings.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church. 425 S. Michigan Street, Plymouth with Life Celebrant James Smart officiating. Visitation will be held prior 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church. 425 S. Michigan Street, Plymouth.

Cheryl Ann Crist

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Cheryl Ann Crist, 67, Peru passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Born on March 5, 1952, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis (Grindle) Holloway.
Cheryl was a graduate of North Miami High School and of Kokomo School of Practical Nursing.

On April 25, 1975 she married Joel E. Crist, he survives.

She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of Zion Chapel and her hobbies included gardening, coloring, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Joel E. Crist of Peru; children, Erika Cordill (John Justice deceased) of Sanford, Fla.; Derik Cordill (Keli) of North Manchester; and Nathan Crist (Angela Yocum) of Logansport, brother, Edson Holloway (Jolene) of Washington; sisters, Donna Shafer (David) of Logansport; and Teresa Tomlinson (Mike) of Cortland, Ohio; grandchildren, Mason Serna, Marti Serna, Dylan Cordill, Lillian Crist and Heaven Crist and great granddaughter, Hadley Birkley.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at noon on March 7, at the West Eel River Church, 979 W. S.R. 14, Silver Lake.


Billy ‘Joe’ Havens

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Billy “Joe” Havens, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at home.

He was born Nov. 28, 1935 in Bonny, Ky. to Clayton and Daisie (Murphy) Havens.

On Jan. 30, 1993 he married Shirley (Nicodemus) Hapner.

She survives along with two daughters, Jolene (Roger) Yoder, Shipshewana and Rosalind (Ty) Marshall, Warsaw; step-children, April (Rod) Hostetler, New Paris, Sherri Lyn, and Randy Hapner, both of Warsaw; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandsons; a sister, Ruth (Phil) Hamilton, Elkhart; and a brother, Mike Havens, Milford.

Along with his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his first wife of 36 years, Thelma (Shaum) Havens, a sister, Betty Ebey and brothers, Jim, Don, Ralph and Junior Havens.

Joe served in the National Guard for eight years and retired from Johnson Controls after 46 years of employment. He participated in the Johnson Controls Retirement Club.

A certified welder, Joe modified and raced sprint cars for many years, traveling throughout the area. He also enjoyed all types of antique vehicles.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, and Thursday, Jan. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service, also at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial gifts may be directed to New Hope Pet Rescue, Syracuse or Goshen Home Care and Hospice.

Marilyn J. Johnson

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Marilyn J. Johnson, 87, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2020.
Marilyn graduated from Hamline University in 1953 with a degree in education. She devoted over 20 years to teaching elementary children in both Seattle, Wash. and Warsaw.

Upon retiring from teaching, Marilyn choose a new career in real estate. She was a real estate agent with Better Homes & Garden for over 15 yrs. Marilyn was a longtime resident of Warsaw and former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Warsaw, IN.

She is survived by children and their spouses: Mark (Deb) of Phoenix, Ariz.; Bruce (Holly) of Fort Wayne; and Nancy (Tom) Sarkis of Maple Grove, Minn.; grandchildren: Ross, Julie, Autumn, Kyle, Laura, Alexandra and Mitchell along with five great grandchildren, brother; Merle(Carolyn) Knox of Baird, Texas.

Preceded in death by her husband Ken Johnson of 56 years and her son Paul Eric Johnson. Funeral Service Monday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, Minn. with visitation at 9 a.m. at the church. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N Michigan Ave #417 Chicago, IL 60601 in lieu of flowers
Gearty- Delmore Funeral Home Plymouth, MN.

Norman W. ‘Dick’ Rhodes — PENDING

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Norman W. “Dick” Rhodes, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 11:32 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Eugene H. Sarber

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Eugene H. Sarber, 95, passed away at Mason’s Healthcare in Warsaw, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. 

He was born in Mentone, to Esther and Elmer Sarber.  He married the former Betty Jean Cain on June 1, 1946. She died on July 29, 1990. He married Maria Brack on Aug. 30, 1991. She died on Jan. 31, 2019.

Eugene was a chicken farmer in Mentone until he retired. Upon retirement he moved to Warsaw. He farmed with his dad and they had about 180 acres in corn and beans as well as the chickens.  He attended Faith Assembly for many years. After he retired, he ministered in various home churches.  In his younger years he was an avid bowler and bowled in leagues. He always enjoyed playing ping-pong and in his later years would frequently travel to Battell Center in Mishawaka to play. He also loved fishing and took trips to Canada, Minnesota and Lake Erie to fish.  He liked to fish for blue gill and walleye.

He is survived by his sister, Faye Whetstone of Mentone; two daughters, Diana Romine of Columbia City and Luanna Keim of Mishawaka; three stepchildren, Tim (Babby) Porter of West Lafayette, Dawn (Dean) Hance of Warsaw and Heidi Seabourn of Milton, PA.  He also had nine grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, both wives, his sister, Zelda Blackford; son-in-law, Dan Romine, one grandson, Joel Romine and one great grandson Jaxon Lantz.

Private burial entrusted to Titus Funeral Home will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.

Norman W. ‘Dick’ Rhodes

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Norman W. “Dick” Rhodes, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 11:32 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Oct. 5, 1926, in Pierceton, to John A. and Martha L. (Roberts) Rhodes.

He graduated in 1944 from North Webster High School, was a United States Army veteran, and lived most of his life in the North Webster area except for a brief time in Waynedale. He was married on Nov. 22, 1952 in Kendallville, to Sara M. Gaff who survives. He formerly worked at ABC Industries in Winona Lake for 25 years as a plant superintendent and at Kroger Foods Corporate Headquarters for 14 years.

He was a member of the American Legion #253 for in North Webster for 73 years.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Rhodes, Warsaw; four sons: John Rhodes of Canton, Ohio; Jeff (Kelly) Rhodes of Brookston; Jerry (Elizabeth) Rhodes of Canton, Ohio; and Jay (Stacy) Rhodes of North Webster; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy (Hal) Minear, North Webster; brother, Jerry (Julia) Rhodes, North Webster

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Rose Hendricks and Evelyn Duke, and three brothers, Robert Rhodes, Jack Rhodes, and Gordon Rhodes.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at the North Webster American Legion. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Goshen Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 723, Goshen, IN 46527.

Terry A. Korb

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Terry A. Korb, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Terry was born on Nov. 28, 1959, in Warsaw, to William and Helen (Harmon) Korb.

Terry was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1979. He worked as a farmer for McSherry Farms in Claypool, Indiana.

Terry is survived by daughter, Jonel (Randall) Shepherd of Warsaw; sister, Deena Poe of Warsaw; nephews, Ryan Poe of Bunker Hill; Aaron Poe of Warsaw; grandchildren, Mahala Shepherd, Riley Shepherd and Wrigley Shepherd, all of Warsaw. 

He was preceded in death by his mother and brother-in-law, Ronnie (Deeana) Poe of Warsaw.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 27, in the Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery. Pastor Bob Brown will officiate the service with interment to directly follow in Oakwood Cemetery. All arrangements for the family are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Norma Edene Denault

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Norma Edene Denault passed away at 10:52 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Warsaw, at the age of 84.

Norma was born on Aug. 30, 1935, to Edward and Myrtle Brinkman and she has one sister, Carol Churilla. She graduated from Herscher High School in 1953. Norma married Raymond Denault on Sept. 17, 1955, and they shared 58 years of marriage together before he passed away on Sept. 1, 2013. They were blessed with twin daughters, Cheryl and Caryl and another daughter, Jolynn four years later.

Norma did not know a stranger. She was known for the wonderful meals she prepared, her hospitality, her work in the church kitchen, and her love of following Southern Gospel Music. Her home was always full of family and friends. Norma remained active in her church until her health did not allow her to do so anymore. In spite of a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Norma maintained her beautiful smile, sweet spirit, and ability to laugh.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Denault; her parents Edward and Myrtle Brinkman; and her in-laws Alfred and Rosalie Denault. Norma will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters Cheryl (Ron) DeLude of Charleston, Ill.; Caryl (Jim) Brooke of Warsaw, Indiana; and Jolynn (Gary) Swearingen of Gifford, Ill.; one granddaughter, Leigh (Troy) Donna of Charleston, Ill.; four grandsons Jason (Rachel) Grace and Justin (Erin) Grace of Custer Park, Ill.; Neal (Tamara) DeLude of Charleston, Ill.; and Evan DeLude of Springfield, Ill.; four precious great-grandchildren and her 5th great grandson due in April; and one sister Carol Churilla (Bill Hengl) of Bradley, Ill.

Norma also cherished her brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws some who passed before her, Emile and Betty Denault, Jerome and Carolyn (Kitch) Denault, Vern and Darliene Denault, Maynard and Barb Denault, Don and Bernie Denault, Dick and Dolores Fitch, Floyd and Geraldine Tobenski, and Willard Denault; the Hess family cousins, numerous nieces and nephews, and a multitude of other family and friends who filled her life to the fullest.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home,295 Main Street NW, Bourbonnais, IL. An additional visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. Rev. Danny Overholt, of Knoxville, Tenn., will officiate. Burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Kankakee, Ill.

Local arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.


Bret Raymond Shepler

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Bret Raymond Shepler, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 10:58 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at his residence at the age of 60.

He was born on May 16, 1959, in Warsaw, to Bettylee (Forrester) Shepler and Harold Raymond Shepler.

He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1978 graduate of Warsaw High School. He worked for 30 years for the Warsaw Parks Department and was a foreman at the time of his retirement in 2010. When he was not working, he enjoyed his time off being in the great outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt and trap.

He leaves behind his mother: Bettylee Shepler, Warsaw; two sons: Branden Shepler, Laketon; Bryan Shepler, Warsaw; two daughters: Brooke Shepler, Syracuse; Brittney (Heath) Simons, Rochester; seven grandchildren; and his sister: Elnora Jane Shepler.  He was preceded in death by his father: Harold Raymond Shepler, on June 16, 1988; and a brother: Gilbert Lavern Morts.

Visitation will be held prior to his funeral from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.  Bret’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 1 p.m. and officiated by Ken Locke. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Roberto Cervantes Jr.

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With deepest sorrow, the Cervantes family announces that Roberto Cervantes, Jr., their beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away after a short life of 24 years. Roberto was from Warsaw, Indiana and he passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Auburn Village Rehab Center in Auburn. His body never recovered from injuries he sustained in a car accident that occurred in May 2018.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1995, in Warsaw, to Maria Inez (Juarez) Cervantes and Roberto Cervantes, Sr.

Roberto was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 2014 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. Roberto was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Warsaw. His passion was music and he loved to sing and enjoyed being with his friends. He was a very outgoing person, he left behind a life full of good, beautiful, and happy memories for his family to remember him by.

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother: Maria Ines Cervantes; three brothers: Alexi Cervantes, Alan Cervantes, Jovani Cervantes; sister: Joselin Cervantes; and his grandmother: Maria Cervantes, all of Warsaw. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Cervantes, Sr. who died on April 18, 2016 and his grandfather, Ascencion Cervantes who died Jan. 22, 2010.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

His mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, and celebrated by Father Constantino Rocha at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580 to go towards funeral expenses and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.

Franklin W. Berg — PENDING

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Franklin W. Berg, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Lake City Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuner Read More

Eileen Sellers — PENDING

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Eileen Sellers, age 94 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting their website at Read More

Rhea Lea Foltz

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Rhea Lea Foltz, 38 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in her Warsaw home.

Previously of Rochester, Rhea was born and raised in Milford. She was the daughter of the late Edward E. Foltz, Jr. and the late Jacqueline (Heckaman) Foltz. She was a 2000 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and went on to earn certification as a pharmacy technician.

Rhea was a kind, caring person with a heart of gold. She was known for her crafting ability and her cooking and baking skill. Her family could always count on her for deserts and baked Holiday treats; they loved her dearly and she loved them. Time with her nieces and nephews, who were more like siblings, was special and she would work all year in preparation of their Christmas gift exchange. Rhea was a lover of animals, especially cats and enjoyed setting up at the Kosciusko County Farmers Market, offering her crafts to the public.

Those left with memories to cherish include sister: Victoria (Jeff) Warren of Silver Lake; and their children: Benjamin Warren of Fort Wayne, Samuel Warren of Vincennes; Isabel Warren of Silver Lake, and Ethan Warren of Silver Lake; brother: Mitchell Foltz and his children: Tyler Douglas of Fort Wayne, Brody Douglas of Salt Lake City, UT, Loryn May of Fort Wayne and Morgyn Foltz of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by two “fur babies,” her cats: Spooky and Beast.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; brother, Cody Foltz; nephew, Ryan May and niece, Hope Warren.

The family has trusted cremation to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. No services are currently scheduled. Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

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