Randall Girod
Randall “Randy” Girod, 64, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. He was born in Decatur on Feb. 17, 1959, to Jane (Maddox) and Dwight Girod. He grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Elmhurst High School in … Read More
Jeffrey Worthman
Jeffrey Worthman, 71, a Fort Wayne native and member of Lakeside Chapel Church in Syracuse, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at home. He was born Aug. 27, 1952. He is survived by the mother of his children, LaNette Worthman; a son, John Worthman; a daughter, Danielle (Dan) Miller-Kretschman; … Read More
Ethel Hughes — UPDATED
Ethel Hughes, a loving and family-oriented woman, passed away on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at The Waters of Syracuse. She was born on Dec. 11, 1932, in Nappanee, to John and Eva Lynn Reed. She attended Goshen schools and was married to Joseph “Joe” Hughes on Aug. 27, … Read More
Ethel Hughes
Ethel Hughes, 90, Syracuse, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at The Waters, Syracuse. Private services will be held. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Syracuse, is handling arrangements.
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Darwin K. Goss
Darwin Kenneth Goss, of Warsaw, passed into the presence of Jesus, his Lord and Maker, at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Wynnfield Crossing Assisted Living in Rochester, at the age of 94. “I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice … Read More
Karen A. Maggard
Karen Adele Maggard, 69, Warsaw, died at 12:18 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at home. She was born Feb. 16, 1954. On Sept. 14, 2001, she married Jeffrey D. Maggard, who survives. She also is survived by two sons, Todd (Candi) Murphy, Florida, and Tiffin (Jenny) Murphy, North … Read More
Joan C. Lesch
Joan Clare (Meyers) Lesch, 94, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, and Indianapolis, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at her lake cottage. She was born in September 1929. In November 1950, she married William “Bill” Lesch, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, William J. (Connie), Timothy … Read More
Mary Ellen Guyse — UPDATED
Mary Ellen (Wieringa) Guyse, 70, Syracuse, died at 7:43 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at home. She was born Dec. 24, 1952. On Nov. 17, 1989, she married Michael “Mike” Guyse, who survives. She also is survived by her stepsons, Eric (Angel) Guyse, Rochester, and Patrick Guyse, Maryland; … Read More
Willis Miller — PENDING
Willis Miller, 84, Columbia City, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Syracuse.
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Lewis ‘Louie’ Shenefield
Lewis “Louie” Shenefield, 88, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on March 27, 1935, to Lyndon and Florence (Bowman) Shenefield. He was a 1953 Pierceton High School graduate. On April 11, 1954, he married his high … Read More
Mary E. Guyse — PENDING
Mary E. Guyse, 70, Syracuse, died at 7:43 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at home. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
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John P. Turner Jr.
John Patrick Turner Jr., 79, Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Syracuse, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at home. He was born Feb. 2, 1944. He is survived by his sisters, Debbie (Doug) Ferry and Nura Turner; a niece; and five great-nieces and nephews. He will be interred at … Read More
Mary E. Shepherd
Mary E. Shepherd, 89, Bourbon, died Sunday morning, Sept. 10, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Feb. 24, 1934. On Aug. 4, 1967, she married Clarence C. Schuh, who preceded her in death. She is survived by four children, Charlie (Betty) Parks, Barbourville, … Read More
Robert “Bob” Holderbaum
Robert “Bob” Holderbaum, 80, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, 2023, at home. He was born Jan. 5, 1943, in Goshen. On Aug. 16, 2002, he married Deborah Sension in Colorado. She survives along with his children: Brandi (John) Thornton, Fort Wayne; Margo Lewis, Lake City, … Read More
Dr. William L. Meyers
William L. Meyers, M.D., 95, died peacefully at home the night of Sept. 11, 2023, in Syracuse. Bill was born on Nov. 21, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., to Lillian (Pence) and William A. Meyers. When he was 11, his mother died and the family moved to a farm … Read More
Nina Werenicz
Nina Werenicz, 82, New Haven, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Majestic Care of New Haven. She was born June 5, 1940. She is survived by four sisters, Lidia, Anna, Mary and Katarina. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is handling arrangements.
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