Warsaw, IN. Obituaries

Apr 16, 2021

Mitchell Cass “Mitch” Eldridge Sr., 77, of North Manchester passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Mitch was born May 22, 1943 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He married Cheryl M. Ludwig on July 6, 1970; she preceded him in death on January 30, 2017.

Mitch was an avid fan of racing, spending many...

Apr 15, 2021

Dale A. Rigdon III, 75, of Warsaw peacefully met his Lord and Savior at 5:33 PM, Thursday, April 15, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Dale was ushered into heaven as the hymn, “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder” was playing in the background. He was born January 26, 1946 in Warsaw to Dale JR and Charline...

Apr 12, 2021

Gail A. Sagun, 80, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021at Masons Healthcare in Warsaw. She was born on July 10, 1940 in Holden West Virginia to Ernest and Pearl (Daugherty) Sullivan. On April 10, 1974, she married Charles T. Sagun, he survives.

Gail was a proud coal miner’s daughter. She enjoyed the simple things...

Mar 9, 2021

Jeannene Oliver, 59, of Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1961 to Ray and Tealie (Salmons) Reffitt in Warsaw. Jeannene married Ronnie Oliver at the age of 16; he preceded her in death on February 4, 2018.

Jeannene is survived by her children, Alisha...

Feb 16, 2021

Sandra Lou den Hartog, 84, formerly of Milford passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Sandy was born February 7, 1937 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Adrian and Louisa (King) Biddle. She was married to Cornelis den Hartog Jr. who preceded her in death in April of 2000.

Sandy is survived by her daughter, Cristina...

Jan 16, 2021

Denver Prater, 78 of Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at home. He was born October 14, 1942 to Elmer and Lula (Ousley) Prater.  On October 29, 1960, Denver married the love of his life, Patsy Tolson; she survives.

Denver, affectionately known as “Pierre”, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes...

Jan 9, 2021

Michael "Mike" Keith Jones of North Manchester, IN  was 47 at the time of his death. He died January 9th in his home. He was born on July 5, 1973 in Logansport, IN to the parents of Della (Pearson) Trump and Daymond N. Jones, III.

Mike married  Deonda (Fritz) Jones on July 3rd, 1993.  He enjoyed spending...

Jan 4, 2021

On January 4th, Wendy Ophelia Wylie (49) lost her 2-year battle with cancer.  Wendy was born in South Bend (1971) to the late Nancy and Zern (Bud) Wylie.

Wendy was a graduate of John Glen High School and for the past 9 years had resided in Warsaw.  Wendy is survived by her three children: Dakota Keiper, Jesse...

Oct 31, 2020

Carlton “Jay” Woodruff, 81, of Warsaw, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Duke Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born on January 7, 1939 in Summitville, IN, the son of Phyllis Ault (Fran) Denny and Russell Woodruff. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rex Woodruff.

Jay...

Oct 3, 2020

William C. “Bill” Taylor, 72, of Claypool passed away October 3, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born February 11, 1948 in Aberdeen, Washington, to Albert and Wanda (McMurray) Taylor.

Bill married his childhood sweetheart, Jean Heimburger in 1969.  Together, they led a very adventurous life for nearly 60 years.

Bill was...

Sep 11, 2020

Carolyn A. Bilbrey, 84, of Milford passed away on September 11, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Carolyn was born October 20, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois to Leonard and Virginia (Storm) Key.

She is survived by three children, Laura (Bruce) Zutter of Alabama, Joe (Diane) Bilbrey of Florida, Mary “Liz” Tethrake of Milford; three grandchildren, Andy, Ben and Leah;...

Jul 14, 2020

Joy Louise Flora, 64, Warsaw, passed away on July 14, 2020 at 11:17 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne surrounded by her family.

Joy was born on February 23, 1956 in Bangui(FEA), Congo but was a lifelong area resident.  She was a member of Warsaw Community Church and enjoyed devoting her time to the Sonlight Children’s...

Jun 25, 2020

Andrew “Andy” Kenneth Kryder, 45, of Leesburg went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening June 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born April 1, 1975 in Fort Wayne to Roger and Marge (Barnum) Kryder. He married his high school sweetheart, Colleen Hoffert on June 24, 2000, sharing 28 years together; she survives.

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Jun 13, 2020

Aundria (Hall) Bloomer, 69, of Gas City, passed from this life, Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Aundria was born June 7, 1951 in Marion to Kenneth L. Sr. and Virginia (Lewis) Hall. She had been together with her husband, John Bloomer since 1969; he survives

Aundria graduated Marion High School in 1969 and...

Apr 27, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Perkins, 71, of Winona Lake passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born June 8, 1948 in Carrollton, Kentucky to Melvin N. and Mary C. (Rosell) Perkins.

Jerry joined the United States Army in 1965 serving as a medic before his honorable discharge in 1968. Jerry...

Apr 15, 2020

Arnold “Hump” Tolson, 78, of Warsaw passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 5, 1941, one of 10 children to Sam and Elizabeth (King) Tolson. On January 25, 1964, he married the love of his life, Betty S. “Lucy” Prater, sharing...

Mar 29, 2020

Sandra S. Tuncil, 66, of Warsaw passed away at 8:33 am. Sunday, March 29, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born January 5, 1954 in Greenville, OH, the daughter of Glen and Lena (McGahey) Barger. On September 15, 1984, she married Carl Tuncil in Seymour, Indiana, they shared 35 years together.

Sandy...

Mar 21, 2020

Marie Ann Taylor, 59, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 surrounded by family. Marie was born November 3, 1960 in Benton, Kentucky, the daughter of Johnny and Clara (Litchfield) Taylor.

Marie was a fighter and battle her illness until the very end. She was a loving spirited lady with a great sense of humor and was always...

Mar 13, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” Adkins, 62, of Warsaw crossed the bridge of life and joined her heavenly family on March 13, 2020 at 6:21 am after a brief illness. Dot was born July 18, 1957 in Martin, Kentucky, the second oldest child of Charlie and Phylistene (Newsome) Mitchell.

Dot moved to the Warsaw area in 1976 where she worked...

Mar 9, 2020

Robert W. Dove of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on March 9th at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on his 56th birthday at 4:10pm.  He was the son of Wallace and Sue (Berry) Dove.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, where he served for eight years.

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