Evelyn R. Adams — UPDATED
Evelyn Ruth Adams, 96, Leesburg, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. She was born July 23, 1928. On Nov. 25, 1948, she married Charles “Charlie” Adams, who preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Tucker and … Read More
John Sanders — UPDATED
John Sanders, an accomplished aviator and beloved husband, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 80 in Warsaw. John was born in Lynn, Ind., on Jan. 13, 1945, to Paul and Beulah (Clark) Sanders. After the death of his mother, he and his four … Read More
Evelyn Adams — PENDING
Evelyn Adams, 96, Winona Lake, formerly of Leesburg, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Grace Village Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, North Webster.
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James Heierman — UPDATED
James H. Heierman, 92, Winona Lake, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Grace Village Healthcare. He was born Oct. 8, 1932, in South Bend and grew up in Leesburg. His wife, Darlene J. (Miller) Heierman, whom he married Aug. 15, 1954, survives. He also is survived by his … Read More
Leesburg Man Arrested On Drug Possession Charges
A Leesburg man was arrested on drug possession charges after an investigation by law enforcement.
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Leesburg Man Arrested For Unlawful Possession Of Firearm
A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm illegally.
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Leesburg Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Town Employee
A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly threatening a Town of Leesburg employee.
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John R. ‘Pigpen’ Hanna — UPDATED
John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, of Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. John was born on Oct. 7, 1952, to Ardel and Virginia (Dimon) Hanna in Warsaw. John graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971. He attended college in Iowa and then returned to Warsaw … Read More
Joseph ‘Joe’ Robert Smyjunas Sr. — UPDATED
Joseph “Joe” Robert Smyjunas Sr., affectionately known as “Paps,” of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 92, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in North Venice, Fla. Joseph was born on July 19, 1932, in Shenandoah, Pa., to Wanda (Yasinsky) and Joseph Smyjunas. … Read More
Joseph R. Smyjunas Sr. — UPDATED
Joseph Robert “Joe” Smyjunas Sr., 92, Leesburg, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice, North Venice, Fla. He was born July 19, 1932. On Oct. 13, 1962, he married Judith Helen “Judy” VanDercar, who preceded him in death in 2018. He is survived by … Read More
John R. ‘Pigpen’ Hanna
John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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George Bacon — UPDATED
George Bacon, age 82, of Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He was born on Oct. 13, 1942, to Cletus and Dorothea (Kintz) Bacon in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Payne High School … Read More
George Bacon — PENDING
George Bacon, 82, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, North Webster.
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Joseph R. Smyjunas Sr. — PENDING
Joseph Robert “Joe” Smyjunas Sr., 92, Leesburg, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice, North Venice, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
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Jail Bookings
The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
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Area Accident Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:19 a.m. Thursday, April 3, West US 30, east of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon P. Maroney, 39, South SR 19, Mentone. Maroney’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 8:55 p.m. … Read More