Rosa Isela Ramos, 43, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:07 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1973 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Pedro Monsivais Leija and Rosa Maria Rodriguez Guzman, who both survive.  On Nov. 5, 1994 she was married to Gregorio Ramos Soriano, who survives.

Rosa was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 26 years. She moved from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Winona Lake in 1991. In 2012 she started working as an English Language Learning Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake, having to retire due to illness. She was a friend to everyone she met, and was an especially loving caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter.  Rosa was a very happy person who loved God, family and nature. She enjoyed every minute of life and tried to see the best in everything. Rosa felt that life is short and we must enjoy it to the fullest.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 22 years, Gregorio “Greg” Ramos Soriano, Winona Lake; two sons: Gregorio (wife Briette) Ramos, Teconsha, Mich.; Greg Ramos, Winona Lake; and four daughters: Chanda Rodriguez, Warsaw; Olivia (husband Alonso) Gomora, Warsaw; Jessenia Ramos, Winona Lake; Giselle Ramos, Winona Lake. Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Marcos, Marselo, Katiana, Angelica, Giovanni, Dulce, River, Romina, Skyler, and Isaiah; four brothers:  Jaime (wife Manuela) Monsivais, Warsaw; Pedro (wife Soila) Monsivais, Warsaw; Juan Carlos (wife Susana) Monsivais, Mexico; Raul (wife Abril) Monsivais, Mexico; and her sister: Yadhira (husband Fernando) Alonso, Warsaw.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Her funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 125 N. Harrison Street, Warsaw and celebrated by Father Phil DeVolder.  Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

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Shirley A. Fitzgerald, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at midnight, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 28, 1940 in West Prestonsburg, Ky. to Mart and Sula (Green) Wallen.

On Nov. 8,1955 she was united in marriage to Harvey A. Fitzgerald in Wabash. Her life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  Christmas was one of her favorite holidays because it was family time.  During her short time at Miller’s Merry Manor she made 3 good friends; Martha, Marabelle, and Dorcus. She enjoyed watching game shows and court shows on television. Shirley was married for 54 years to Harvey who preceded her in death in 2009.

She is survived by her children; Jim Wallen (and companion Elaine Harmon) of Louisville, Ky., Don Fitzgerald of Austin, Texas, Betty (Spouse Steve) Wilhite of Warsaw, and Lynn Fitzgerald of Warsaw; grandchildren; Ron (Spouse Lindzy) Carrie, Shauna (Spouse Chris) Goble, and Jim Wallen Jr. of Lafayette; five great-great grandchildren also survive.  She is preceded in death by her Husband and her Sister, Phyllis DeLong Findlay.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Chaplain Bob Jarboe will officiate the service.  Interment will be in South Pleasant Cemetery, North Manchester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice of Charity.

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George ”Dude” Paul Wiegand, III, 68, died unexpectedly on Oct. 15, 2017, in his home near Warsaw. He was born on January 15, 1949 to the late George P. Wiegand, II and Joan Marceille Cary in Warsaw.

He graduated from Pierceton High School in 1967, then served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He married Anita Martinez in 1970. Together they had three children, Celeste Tina, George Paul and Bridget Ann. He married Kathleen M. Mooney on May 31, 1986, with whom he resided at the time of his passing.

During his time in the Army, he received certification as a cooling expert. Following his honorable discharge, he worked at Barker Heating and Cooling in Pierceton, before opening his own business, Wiegand Service, which he operated for many years. He then worked at New Plumbing and Heating, Pierceton Rotary Drilling, followed by Group Dekko, from where he retired in 2014, then returned as a consultant, where he was still working part time at the time of his death.

He was a former volunteer fireman in Pierceton and former member of the North Webster Lions Club. He served as Trustee of the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster for many years, where he volunteered his time to repair and maintain their building. He was given an Honorary Life Member of the Post and was also a charter member of Post #1 at South Park, near Barbee Lake, where he served as Fire Starter.

George will be lovingly missed and remembered by his family and friends for his endless love, helpfulness and sharing of his talents to repair anything. He was an excellent cook and his smoked pork and beef roasts were enjoyed at many family gatherings.

His legacy to everyone is his example to help family, friends and perfect strangers when and for whatever was needed. George embraced the importance of volunteering, as well as respect for the American flag and honoring all veterans of all of the armed forces. Hundreds of local people enjoyed his annual 4th of July celebration with great food and beautiful fireworks, which he hosted, along with his wife, his children and his good friends, Don and Patt.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, his children, Celeste T. (Brad) Richards, George P. (Julie) Wiegand, IV, and Bridget A. (Jay) Nicodemus, all local residents, his sisters, Rose M. (Steve) Gesaman, Pierceton, Janet A. (Joseph) Miller, Leesburg, Patricia L. (Dave) Barber, Bloomington, Mary L. (James) Horn, Winona Lake and Theresa M. (Steve) Swihart, Bloomington, as well as two granddaughters, Allyson (Mike) Damjanovic, Kouts, Indiana, and Kristen Schwenger, Columbus, Ohio, along with his 2 great granddaughters, Willow Damjanovic and Bexley Damjanovic, both of Kouts, Indiana, and seven nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Zac Barber, brother-in-law, Joseph E. Miller, his grandparents, several cousins and all of his aunts and uncles, except his paternal aunt, Evelyn (Toots) Simons of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 by the American Legion Post 253 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. prior to Honors. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League or the North Webster Food Pantry.

Jacqueline Kay Poling, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 8:06 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

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Jacqueline Kay Poling, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born June 20, 1962 in Warsaw to Steve and Roberta “Bert” (Shepherd) Bradford. On Oct. 4, 1980 in Warsaw, she was united in marriage to Mark Poling.

A lifelong resident of Warsaw, she graduated from Warsaw High School in 1980. She was first and foremost a loving and caring wife, mom and Nana, always putting family before work. She was formerly employed by First National Bank of Warsaw, Warsaw Community Schools Transportation Department as a bus driver for 11 years and Bath and Body Works of Warsaw as an associate and according to family she was the “Boss” for Poling and Son Excavating.

She enjoyed fishing and camping with her soulmate, family trips, helping in the Hogs R Wild food truck and the Repurpose Room with her children and never passed up a trip or vacation with her mom.

Survivors include her husband Mark Poling of Warsaw, children Amie (Zach) Nelson, Amanda (Jason) Waddle and Mark B. (Amanda) Poling all of Warsaw. In addition, her mother Roberta “Bert” Bradford of Warsaw, a brother Stephen (Hilary) Bradford of Dove Canyon, California and brother-in-law Steve (and companion Shelly) Poling of Warsaw also survives. Furthermore she is survived by her in-laws, Merl (companion Polly) Poling of Warsaw and mother-in-law Janice Black of Warsaw; grandchildren Kanton, Claire, Lyla Jane Waddle, Reed, Grady and Darline Nelson and Corbin Poling. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Kara (Ben) Grubbs, Brice Poling, Elizabeth (Austin) Lyman, Mary Bradford and Jon Bradford.

She was preceded by her father Steve on Oct. 30, 2007.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at First Freewill Baptist Church, 58 W. CR 700 S., Claypool. A Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, with calling one hour prior to the service with Pastors Tim Kumfer and Terry Bradford officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Steve Braford Memorial Fund (Benefitting ids in Kosciusko County) in care of Kosciusko Community Foundation, 102 E. Market Street, Warsaw, IN. 46580.

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Marvin W. Klinger, Marion, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at V.A. Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion at the age of 77.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1939 in Warsaw to Mildred A. (Bickel) Klinger and Howard R. Klinger.

Marvin was a 1958 graduate of Atwood High School and a 1960 graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, and was honorably discharged in 1963. He worked for many years as an accountant for Owens of Illinois, which was located in Warsaw, formerly Kimble Glass. Marvin retired in 2000.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two brothers: DeWayne (wife Evalyn) Klinger, Columbiana, Ohio; and William (wife Deborah) Klinger, Seymour; and his sister-in-Law: Martha Klinger, Warsaw. He also leaves behind four nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother George Klinger who passed away December 2013.

A graveside service with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #49, V.F.W. #1126, and active members of the Indiana Army Honor Guard will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Stony Point Cemetery in Atwood and officiated by Pastor Don Plank.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations in Marvin’s memory may be directed to Otterbein United Methodist Church, 306 E. Main Street, Atwood, IN 46502 and would be appreciated by the family.

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

Kathleen M. “Kathy” Senders, 67, Wolcottville, formerly of central Illinois, passed away, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 2, 1949 the daughter of Thomas Edgar and Lona Genevieve (Reed) Blakey. On Dec. 14, 1969, she married Irven LaVerne Senders Jr., in Wyoming, IL; he passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2016.

Kathy is survived by her three children, Ty Senders of Warsaw, Rachel (Kenny) Skaggs of Wolcottville, and Eric (Gretchen) Senders of Syracuse; ten grandchildren, one great-grandson and one great granddaugther; two sisters;, Barbara Turner of Wyoming, Ill. and Karen (Tom) Rachel of LazLuz, N.M.; one sister-in-law; Nancy Blakey of Wyoming, Ill. along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Thomas and Lona Blakey; father-in-law; Irven Laverne Senders Sr., mother-in-law; Deloris Rose Simpson Senders; brother, Butch Blakey; one sister-in-law, Carla Mae Wells; two brother-in-laws; Jerry Senders and Kenny Senders.

Kathy worked as a factory worker for many years before moving to Indiana. There she worked in the boat factory before becoming a cook at a small hometown restaurant. She had then retired and stayed home to care for her husband. After his passing, Kathy moved in with her daughter and son-in-law, where she spent her summer out back fishing and getting a good tan.

She was an amazing mother and an even more amazing grandmother. She loved each and every one of her grandsons more than anyone will ever know. She always wanted a granddaughter, but it just did not happen until this past summer, where she gained three granddaughter-in-laws. She had the best green thumb that a person could have. She could bring any plant to life. She loved to fish, cook, bake, and loved the Holidays and having her family over even if it was in their small one bedroom apartment. She is and will always be known as an awesome mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Friends and family may call upon Yeager Funeral Home – 1589 Lincolnway South from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22.

A private cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center. The family will host a public memorial service in Kathy’s honor at a later date in her hometown town of Wyoming, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Linda Sue Justice, 72, passed away at 12:19 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 in Goshen Hospital.

Linda was the daughter of Orville and Mary Belle (Stephens) Elliott. She was born in Dwale, Ky. but moved with her family to the area when she was 9 years old.

Linda spent most of her lifetime in the Milford area before moving to Etna Green. She was a 1964 graduate of Warsaw High School.

Linda was married to the late Sherrill Justice on Sept. 5, 1964 in Warsaw. They would share 47 years together prior to his passing on Dec. 28, 2011.

Linda worked for Biomet for 32 years, first as a sewer, eventually moving into polishing and cleaning parts. She was also an avid reader who enjoyed Harlequin romance novels and the authorship of Nora Roberts. Always the family historian, she had spent many years working on the family tree. She was a sweet and generous lady who enjoyed flower gardening almost as much as she enjoyed a new pair of shoes – she had a pair to coordinate with each outfit. Mostly she was a supportive mother and grandmother who was always sure to be present for her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Linda will be dearly missed by many, a list of which includes her four daughters: DiAnne (Keith) Lemler, Warsaw, Denise (Kenneth) Simpson, Warsaw, Darlene (Ned) Hunsberger, Milford, and Danielle Justice, Etna Green; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and four siblings: James (Glenda) Elliott, Silver Lake, Anna Jo Blair, Warsaw, Bill Elliott, Sidney, and Tomm Elliott, Silver Lake.

In addition to her husband, Linda was preceded in passing by son, Dallas Ray Justice (1972) and two brothers, Henry Elliott (Feb. 2, 2012) and John Elliott (Oct. 13, 2013).

Visitation is scheduled at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 A funeral which celebrates Linda’s life will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home. Pastor William Whitaker of Warsaw Family Worship Center will officiate the services. Burial will follow in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.

Titus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fanny May Beeman, 78, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at CrownPointe Assisted Living in Lebanon.

She was born on Sept. 13, 1939 in Mousie, Ky. to Jayhazie (Minnix) Conley and Greene Conley.

Fanny worked as an associate at Walmart in Warsaw and Lebanon for more than 15 years.  She loved to work in the garden and enjoyed canning.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Neal (wife Gina) Germonprez (Lebanon, Indiana); and nine grandchildren: Elizabeth, Carter, Mason, Alex, Danielle, Lauren, and Kirkland Germonprez; Nick Fruits, and Lauren Williams.  Also surviving are four brothers:  Coye (wife Mary Lou) Conley (McAlister, Oklahoma); Wilbur (wife Teet) Conley (Mousie, Kentucky); Edward Conley (Warsaw, Indiana); Bob (wife Brenda) Conley (Demotte, Indiana); and his sister:  Georgia (husband Norm) Krichbaum (Warsaw, Indiana).  Fanny was preceded in death by her parents, Greene Conley and Jayhazie Conley; two sons, Anthony (Tony) Germonprez, and Larry Germonprez; three brothers:  Anthony Conley, Barkley (Bart) Conley, and Burnis Conley; as well as her sister Anna O’Keefe.

Her funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Jeff Pheifer.  Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

There will be an hour of calling prior to the service from noon–1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations in Fanny’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society,130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana  46545 and would be appreciated by the family.

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

Eileen Phebus, 93, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Teodoro “Teo” Xique Santamaria, 22, Warsaw, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2017.

He was born on Nov. 9, 1994 in San Gregorio, Zacapechpan, C.P. Mexico, to Alberto Xique and Jaqueline Santamaria Tecaxco, who both survive in Warsaw.

Teo has been a resident of Kociusko County for the past 18 years where he was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Warsaw. He attended Jefferson and Harrison Elementary Schools, as well as Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw. He was a proud 2013 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He was a hard worker, and had worked at a number of businesses prior to his employment with Kosciusko Community YMCA in 2015. Teo was a very well known face at the YMCA, and was always very helpful and kind to everyone who had a question. He enjoyed driving, cooking, video games, running 5k’s, and working out. In his short life of 22 years he made a huge and lasting impact on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents: Alberto Xique and Jaqueline Santamaria Tecaxco, Warsaw; four brothers, all of Warsaw: Fernando Xique, Hayden Xique, Xavier Xique, and Nery Alvarado; and his sister: Jasmaine Santamaria, Warsaw. He also leaves behind his grandmother: Maria Tecaxco, New York, N.Y.; and his grandfather: Ignacio Santamaria, Mexico. He was preceded in death by two grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. There will be a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

His funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a..m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsawand celebrated by Father Constantino Rocha. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

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Lester Allen Phipps, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 8:12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Fresno, Calif., to Lester Edna and Lyda Josephine (Williams) Phipps.

A United States Navy Veteran, he faithfully served his country from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict as a Quartermaster Seaman aboard the USS Chouree (ARV-1), Fleet Aircraft Squad Repair Ship 116.

He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Byer in Ormas, on April 4, 1954, and celebrated 63 years of marriage. A Warsaw resident since 1965, he was the owner and operator of Phipps Upholstery from 1965 to 2001. As a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Warsaw he served as a Deacon and was the Construction Foreman for the erection of the current Church structure.

As a well- known tennis player, he was member of the Warsaw Racquet Club for several years. In addition, he served as a tennis coach for the Warsaw Community High School Girls Team, Grace College Men’s and Women’s Teams, Warsaw Women’s Travel League Team and he was an individual coach to many local players. His dedication to teaching local tennis players was a true ministry. He enriched the lives of hundreds of players through his passion and knowledge of the game.

Survivors include his wife Mary Lou Phipps of Warsaw; daughter Teresa (spouse Pat) Sells of Peoria, Ariz.; son Les G. (spouse Deb) Phipps of Leesburg; grandchildren Juliana (spouse Jesus) Davila, Jason Sells, Kassidy Phipps, Shalee Phipps and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded by a brother Dale.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Fellowship Baptist Church, Warsaw, with Pastor Layne Sumner officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Navy Funeral Honors. Interment will be private. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Coach Les Phipps, Grace Schools to benefit Men &Women’s Tennis Scholarship 200 Seminary Dr. Winona Lake, IN 46590 Or Fellowship Baptist Church 1838 E. Kosciusko Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580

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Albert “Al” E. Geller, 78, Warsaw, formerly of Georgia, passed away Oct. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Al was born Sept. 27, 1939 in Morocco to Edward and Freeda (Story) Geller. He married Debra Pine Aug. 14, 1993; she survives.

Al graduated from Morocco High School and went on to honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and liked watching football and NASCAR. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a good sense of humor and was a really good story teller.

Al is survived by his wife Deb of Warsaw, five children, Dale (Rhonda) Geller of Fla., Greg (Robin) Geller of N.C., Josh (Hannah) Geller of Ohio, Natasha (Lee) Geller of Fort Wayne and Justin (Taylor) Geller of Ga.; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister Janet Hyde of Warsaw and Tim (Carolyn) Geller of Morocco and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson and one brother.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Heritage Funeral And Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Harriette J. Zimmer, 96, Dunnellon, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 in her son’s home. She was born on Feb. 27, 1921, to William and Thelma (Reed) Copeland in Hamlet, Indiana.

Harriette was united in marriage to Robert Zimmer on Dec. 24, 1938 in Atwood. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1975. She was a former resident of Warsaw for 60 years and was currently residing with her son, Robert, in Dunnellon, Fla.

She was a former Receptionist/Secretary for Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years, American Legion Post 258 Woman Auxiliary, Pierceton, Indiana for 60 years, an Honorary Elks Member, and 40 & 8 and the Tippecanoe Valley Salon 135.

Harriette is survived by her son, Robert (spouse Glenda) Zimmer, Dunnellon, Fla.; a brother, Kenneth Copeland Warsaw, four grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and a great grandson.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Chaplain Bob Jarboe will officiate. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. 1515 Provident Drive Suite 250 Warsaw, IN 46580

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Joy A. Brown, 84, Warsaw passed away at 2:50 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. She was born March 26, 1933 in Syracuse to Ned and Bertha A. (Biltz) Stuckman. A lifelong Kosciusko County resident she moved from Sy

racuse to Warsaw in 1951 and was a 1951 graduate of Syracuse High School.

On Sept. 7, 1951 in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Kendall O. Brown who preceded her in death on April 2, 1999.

For 43 years she was the owner and manager of Homeplace Mobile Home Park (Browns Mobile Home Park) from 1974 to present and was the co-owner of Kendall Brown Excavating for 19 years.

She is survived by her daughters; Sally Jo (spouse Randy) Denney, Sandra L. (spouse Randall) Noble, Cynthia Orland, Kim Brown and Stacey E. (spouse Cindy Jo Hollars) Brown all of Warsaw. She is further survived by her siblings; Mary C. Weaver, Alden Stuckman, Charles Stuckman and Daniel Stuckman Jr. all of Syracuse. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Shelley (Matt) Boruff of Kokomo, Tonya (Dale) Arter of Warsaw, Nicholas (Brittany) Denney of Silver Lake, Timothy Denney of Warsaw, Laura (Cliff) Miller of Saline, Michigan, Cassandra (Mike) May of Mishawaka, Natalie (Scotty) Van Hawk of Warsaw, Joshua Kendall Lemler of Warsaw along with 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband and her parents along with her brothers; Ross Stuckman, Gary Stuckman, infant brother Ned Stuckman Jr. and son-in-law Jerry Orland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw officiated by Shelley Boruff. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the funeral service, burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 1906, Warsaw, IN. 46581.

McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements.

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Betty Jean Creviston, 91, a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Betty was born on July 22, 1926 in Warsaw to Jennings and Gladys (Bloom) Ross. She was the only daughter of four children and was raised alongside her brothers, William, James and Herbert.

Betty was united in marriage to Leo J. Creviston on March 9, 1946 in Warsaw. Together the two would share 34 years of marriage before his passing.

A caring, giving woman, Betty worked for Wonder Mart as the manager for 15 years. She also volunteered for many years with the Salvation Army and in the kitchen at Retired Tigers, where she also lived for nearly 30 years. Betty enjoyed playing BINGO and trying her luck in the casino (almost as much as she enjoyed the food).

She is survived by her grandson, Sean (Deanna) Creviston of Goshen; two great-granddaughters, Cralissa (Brandon) Holmes of Fort Wayne and Jazmyne Creviston of Goshen; a great-great-granddaughter, Addisyn Holmes and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Leo, who passed in 1981, her son, Terry Creviston preceded her in death in 2015. Also preceding Betty in passing were her three brothers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 3 in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. A funeral service will follow, beginning at 1:30 in the Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Locke officiating. Burial will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Warsaw’s Salvation Army, 501 East Arthur Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. Please note “In Memory of Betty Creviston” in memo line.

Jay B. Moore, 55, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born Sept. 1, 1962 to Richard and Sandra Moore, he grew up in Warsaw, and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1982. Later he joined the Marines. After his service as a Marine he married the love of his life, Deona Himes on October 28th, 1989. He then joined the Warsaw Fire Department as a volunteer for eight years while working for Zimmer for 24 years. In 1993, they were blessed with their first beautiful daughter, Shawna, and within a year they were blessed with their second beautiful daughter, Ashley.

Some of his hobbies and interests included: talking on his ham radio, working on computers, shooting guns, fishing, driving his Polaris RZR, and taking photographs. Jay was an intelligent, self-taught man. He was really skilled in anything he did. At a very young age he would disassemble radios/scanners and taught himself to put every little piece back the way it was. As he got older he would do the same with computers and other electronics. He then soon had an eye for photography and was able to capture many beautiful photos. He was a man of many abilities which shaped him into the loving husband and father he was.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Moore in 2015, his grandparents Ira and Reva (Schooley) Moore, his other grandparents Glen and Katherine (Brookins) Cripe who remarried to Olga Cripe, his father-in-law, Deone Himes in 2014 and his mother-in-law, Evelyn Himes in 1997.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife; Deona of Tucson, his two daughters, Shawna Hollopeter (husband Zach) of Oklahoma City; Ashley Moore of Mentone, his father; Richard Moore (companion Sandi) of Mesa, Ariz., his three brothers; Jeff (wife Angie), Jim (wife Tracey), John (wife Kim) who all reside in Kosciusko county. His five nieces, six nephews, four great nieces and three great nephews.

Military burial will be held for immediate family at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. Memorial donations in Jays memory may be directed to Mission4Maureen, 1568 S. Green Rd, #21602 South Euclid, OH 44121 and would be greatly appreciated by family. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Trevis A. Smith, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Monday evening, Oct. 30, 2017 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 26 years old.

Trevis was born on Feb. 21, 1991 in Plymouth. He was the son of Ron and Linda (Seitner) Smith and the youngest of four children. He was also a 2010 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School.

Most recently, Trevis was employed as a cabinet maker for AIA. He was a staffer through People Link and had worked for Warsaw Chemical and Tri-Lakes Container, Pierceton.

Someone who enjoyed being outdoors and staying active, Trevis loved to fish; he especially loved chasing Bass and Blue Gill. He enjoyed playing cards and other games with his family. He loved children and was great with his nephews, nieces and cousins.

Trevis’ life was forever changed on March 16, 2016 when the love of his life, Cassandra “Cassie” Dillinger passed away unexpectedly of kidney disease.

Those who survive with memories to treasure include his parents, Ron and Linda Smith of Claypool; two sisters, Christina (Shawn) Conwell of Warsaw and Ronda Harris of Pierceton, and his brother, Thomas (Angela) Smith of Warsaw. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Chayla, Kiley, Kayleigh, Bryce, Gabby, Paige and Ava; many great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles.

In addition to his fiancée, Cassie, those who preceded him in passing include his maternal grandparents, Mary Jo and Carl Seitner, and paternal grandparents, Edgar and Eva Smith.

The family will receive friends for a time or sharing and for visitation on Thursday, Nov. 2 in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service which celebrates Trevis’ life will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Early Apostolic Bible Training Center, 6800 S. SR 15, Claypool with Pastor Dean Ealey officiating. Trevis will be interred beside his beloved fiancée in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may give memorial gifts to the family, c/o Titus Funeral Home, PO Box 705, Warsaw, IN 46581-0705.

To sign the guestbook or leave the family condolences, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.