All Obituaries

Michael Robert Van Ness, age 86, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on July 29, 1937 the son of Elmer Gilbert and Leila (Scott) Van Ness in Burbank, California.  Michael grew up in California and lived an incredibly full life. He raced professionally in his younger years and was the first flat track dirt bike racer sponsored by Yamaha. Michael loved sailing, camping, and spending time with his friends and...

Janice Kay Unruh, age 69, of Bourbon, Indiana, passed away on January 22, 2024 at 9:14 am. She was born on April 22, 1954 the daughter of  William V. and Floreine (Mapes) G. Bowyer in Logansport, IN.   On October 31, 2024, she married John Unruh.        Janice was a homemaker and enjoyed her house plants, gardening, riding Harley’s with John, cooking, camping, and spending time with family and friends; especially her...

With sadness we announce the passing of Burdette “Pud” Main of Bremen. Pud went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023. He passed peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Pud was born on January 14, 1943, the only child of Marlin and Betty Rose (Kettinger) Main. Pud shared his life with his love, Mary Jo. He was a well-known lifelong resident of Bremen. He lived a full life and enjoyed shooting pool, golfing, fishing and spending time with...

Thomas E. Roberts Jr., 64, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at home. He was born on July 5, 1959 the son of Thomas E. and Delores (Lotz) Roberts Sr. in Warsaw, Indiana. He married Brenda Roberts 1999; she preceded him in death in 2022.   He is survived by his mother Delores Roberts of Warsaw; seven children, Jessica (Steven) Phiri of Fort Wayne, Sarah Roberts of Warsaw, Thomas (Juanita) Roberts III of Pierceton, Rachel (Robert See) Roberts, Dawn (Adam...

Russell Gregory Brown, age 67 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at home. He was born on April 25, 1955 the son of Russell Paul and Mary Frances (Walker) Brown in Anderson, Indiana. On April 25, 1996 he married Kathryn Van Ness.  He is survived by his wife Kathryn Brown of Warsaw, three children Josh Russell (Amanda) Brown of Warsaw, Katrina Van Ness of San Marcos, CA, and Morgan (Charles) Pettigrew of Barbee Lake; eleven grandchildren, Deon Van Ness, Huntter Van...

Patrick Robert Fuller, age 75, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 at home. He was born on December 8, 1947 the son of Robert and Buthene (Garber) Fuller in Warsaw. On May 30, 1981, he married Judy Elaine Long; she preceded him in death on October 9, 2019 after sharing 38 years of marriage. Pat served his country in the Army Reserves and worked in manufacturing as a supervisor for many years. He loved playing golf and was an avid fan of The...

Hans-Georg Gilde, age 89, on February 24, 2023, died peacefully, sleeping in his home  and surrounded by family,  with the support of Hospice . He was born July 8. 1933, in Ragnit, East Prussia, Germany to Oskar and Lotte Gilde. In 1947 at the age of 14 he crossed from Greifswald, D.D.R. into W. Germany. In 1950 at age 17 he was able to immigrate to the United States and Hempstead, NY. Despite many hardships, he taught himself English and graduated with honors from Hempstead High...

Steven William VanDyke, age 67, of Warsaw, Indiana went to be with The Lord and his wife, on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home. He was born on January 14, 1955 the son of  Marion (Wydra) VanDyke in Chicago, Illinois. On November 19, 1982, he married, Ellen Fay Prater; she preceded him in death on June 23, 2010. Steve grew up in Chicago and had lived in Arkansas and Nebraska before coming to Indiana. He owned and operated Specialty Tree Service for twenty years with his son, Chris....

Gerald Ray Hastings, Jr., age 57, of Syracuse, IN, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023 at home. He was born on July 14, 1965 to Gerald Ray, Sr. and Patricia A. (Hensley) Hastings in Lima, Ohio.  Gerald loved cars and honorably served his country in Iraq during the Gulf War.  Gerald is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Nelson; Siblings, Sandy Piehl, Jon A. Nelson, Ron Nelson, Jr., Leslie L. Nelson-Talarico, and Derrick Hastings.  He was preceded...

Susan Hyde, 63, of Pierceton, passed away January 2, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 19, 1959 in Arizona to Joan and Paul Hazelett.  Sue enjoyed painting, arts and crafts. She also loved spending time with family, making many great memories. When Sue’s children were younger, she loved to volunteer to make popcorn at their school. In her later years, watching her grandkids was her greatest joy, especially on this past Christmas...