German Sparks — UPDATED
German Sparks, of Warsaw, passed away at home at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at the wonderful age of 95. He lived a long and full life and is now spending eternity with his Lord and Savior in heaven. He was born on March 31, 1928, in … Read More
German Sparks
German Sparks, 95, Warsaw, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. He was born March 31, 1928. On Oct. 7, 1950, he married Zora (Whitaker) Sparks, who preceded him in death in 2012. In 2012, he married Patsy Jean (Bucher) Owens Sparks, who survives. He also is … Read More
Rita V. Miller — UPDATED
Rita Veronica Miller passed away on Thursday, Sept.14, 2023, at Peabody’s Retirement Community in North Manchester. Born on March 22, 1929, in Ottoville, Ohio, Rita lived a life that was marked by dedication to her work, love for her family, and a passion for the joys of life. … Read More
Donna M. Shear — UPDATED
Donna M. Shear, a hardworking and strong-willed mother and grandmother, has sadly passed away at the age of 91. Born on July 31, 1932, in Silver Lake, Donna spent her early years in the town and received her education there. Donna’s work ethic was commendable, as she held … Read More
Rodney W. Reed ‘JR’
Rodney W. Reed “JR,” 53, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Northwest Hospital Porter, Valparaiso. He was born Feb. 16, 1970. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanie (Brandon) Chambers, Argos; stepdaughter, Candice Zell, Silver Lake; sister, Bobbie (Billy) Markul, Hebron; and four grandchildren. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, … Read More
Miles E. Hoffman — UPDATED
Miles Eugene Hoffman, age 81, of Silver Lake, died at 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 16, 1941, to Howard and Mary (Whetstone) Hoffman, in Warsaw, where he grew up on a farm. He attended and graduated from … Read More
Miles E. Hoffman
Miles Eugene Hoffman, 81, Silver Lake, died at 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 16, 1941. On June 15, 1963, he married Pat Kuhn, who survives. He also is survived by his son, Troy (Sue), Silver Lake; his daughter-in-law, … Read More
Miles E. Hoffman — PENDING
Miles E. Hoffman, 81, Silver Lake, died at 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, is handling arrangements.
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Richard ‘Rick’ Luther
Richard “Rick” Bennett Luther, of South Whitley, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, at the age of 60. He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer but gained a new body and home in heaven. He was born … Read More
Jackie Miller — UPDATED
Jackie “Jack” Miller, age 87, of Pierceton, passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Kosciusko Lutheran Hospital. Jack was born on Feb. 17, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky., the son of Malcolm and Rhoda Miller. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Mildred Stephens, who passed away … Read More
Parthena Justice
Parthena Justice, 79, Claypool, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. The daughter of Elijah and Flossie (Dye) Marshall, Parthena was born on Nov. 10, 1943, in Warsaw. On May 28, 2005, Parthena married Thomas Justice. Each brought their … Read More
Connie E. Long
Connie Eileen Long, 73, of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Connie was born on July 10, 1950, in Warsaw, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Nelson) Mumford. She enjoyed attending church at Mason’s … Read More
Joshua A. Shilling
Joshua Allen Shilling, 43, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at his residence. Joshua was born on Aug. 23, 1980, in Grand Rapids, Mich., and was the son of Deborah Joan Shilling. He attended Abundant Life Assembly of God and enjoyed working on cars, fishing and … Read More
Brenda J. Brown
Brenda Brown, of Akron, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born on June 4, 1955, in Warsaw, to the late Elbert and Dorothy Grow (McGinnis). On Feb. 15, 1986, she married Russell Brown … Read More
Alvin L. Cook
Alvin Lloyd Cook, 74, Silver Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. He was born Aug. 24, 1948. On May 6, 1995, he married Connie (Long) Roberts, who survives. He also is survived by daughters, Heidi Lucas and Daphne Riddle; stepchildren, Mark (Diane) Rose, Amy Rose, Tracy Reed, Darin … Read More
James E. Overbey — UPDATED
James Edward Overbey, of Claypool, passed away at 1:53 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw at the age of 73. He was born on Sept. 7, 1949, in Waukegan, Ill., to Betty Lou (Flippin) Overbey and Edward Ralph Overbey. He married the love … Read More