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Rich was born to Julian and Helen (Banicki) Paczkowski on January 26, 1926. He had six siblings: Harry Paczkowski, Florence Chmiel, Ernie Paczkowski, Leo Paczkowski, Stanley & Erwin Paczkowski, all who predeceased him. He married Luella (Bajdek) Paczkowski on October 11, 1947, and the couple was blessed with three children: Darlene (Paul) Hammons, Rick (Jo Eggink), and Kevin (Donna Witucki). He was also graced with five grandchildren: Shane, Tracy, Kim, Lauren & Benjamin and nine great-grandchildren: Tyler, Kylie, Sam, Wyatt, Madelyn, Emily, Alyssa, Chloe & Lucas. Rich's mother, Helen, passed away in 1933 when Rich was only seven years old, and at age 25, Rich lost...

ELKHART-Dudley W. Rider, 74, passed away December 23, 2022, at Woodland Manor Nursing Home after a brave battle with Alzheimers. He was born January 14, 1948, in Mishawaka. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson & Fern Rider, Norman & Shirley McCartney, first wife, Cheryl Rider, and his in-laws, Bill & Ruth Miller. Surviving is his wife, Patricia Rider, 2 daughters, Kelly (Amanda Schelle) Rider, Jaime (Jason) Stacy,1 stepdaughter, Megan (Ben) Wigonton, 2 grandchildren, Kara and Connor, 2 step grandchildren, Murphy and Brody. Also surviving is a sister, Darlene VanRie and a brother, Terry (Wanda) McCartney. Dudley was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran serving...

Lloyd E. Tillman, 96, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born in Plymouth, Indiana on May 6, 1926, Lloyd was the son of Owen Walter and Thelma Carol (Eby) Tillman. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1944. On a blind date, Lloyd met Jessie Marcelle Markley. They would wed in Nappanee, Indiana on December 15, 1947. A hard-working farmer, Lloyd farmed in Marshall County and in 1962, in Kosciusko County. Lloyd and Jessie loved RV camping and playing cards, especially euchre. He also enjoyed reading. He is survived by his children: Pat (Joe) Walters of Claypool, Gary (Linda) Tillman of Bremen, Becky (Eddie) Drudge of Claypool and Dale (Deb) Tillman...

Margaret Mary Neth, age 74 of Bloomington, passed away Thursday December 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 24, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa to Francis Foley and Bernice Zmuda Foley. Margaret was a graduate of Assumption Catholic High School in Davenport and then from Marycrest College in Davenport as well where she earned her BA in Education and Art. She spent her entire professional career as a school educator in various schools primarily in Batesville, Indiana. She was an avid artist, and contributed many volunteer hours working with the Rural Alliance of the Arts with the Batesville Area Arts Council. Margaret belonged to the St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville while raising...

Verdella (Della) Ester Juday Robinson, age 85 of Good Hope, passed away on November 25, 2022. She was born in Indiana on March 28, 1937 to the late Everett Juday and the late Ethel Miller Juday. Surviving are, daughters, Michelle (James Rabiola) Shenefield, Cynthia (Oliver Bettis) Shenefield, Diane (Mark Bradford) Pannell-Bradford; son, Douglas (Chris) Shenefield; sisters, Veda Pruitt, Violet Wuthrich, Velma Harden, and Velva Jean Williams; brother, Leon Juday; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 30th at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Etterlee officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Church...

Roland "Bud" Simpson Snider, 85, Indianapolis, passed away the afternoon of Oct 17th, 2022. He was born on May 30th, 1937, in Abilene, Texas to the late Leslie and George Porter Snider. Roland graduated from high school in Huntington, Indiana, then earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, and his doctorate degree in medicine from Indiana University. He met his wife Ilene, a nurse at Detroit Receiving Hospital, where he was completing his residency. After marrying in January of 1964, Ilene and Roland moved to Winona Lake, Indiana. On September 14th, he opened his medical practice and became one of Warsaw Indiana's family physicians, an occupation he dearly loved and to...

Moriah Morgan Strahan, age 32, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Plymouth, Indiana on February 5, 1990, Moriah was the daughter of and Robin and Tod Wirebaugh. Moriah was skilled at arts and crafts and enjoyed barbecuing, painting, Halloween, and helping others in any way she could, but found most joy in spending time with her family. She was employed at Hearthstone Health Campus as a Life Enrichment Administrator and worked the frontline as a first responder during the pandemic, to care for others in their time of need. Moriah is survived by her loving husband, James Strahan; daughters,...

Erma L. Ellinger, 97, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022, just days from her 98th birthday, at her daughter's home in Bourbon. She was born January 27, 1924, in Argos, Indiana to Alva and Hazel (Kindig) Thompson. She graduated from Argos High School in 1942. On July 29, 1946, in Argos, Erma married Paul H. Ellinger. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1991. During WWII, she worked for Ball Band in Mishawaka. She retired from Mutschler Cabinets in Nappanee. Erma was a life member of the D.A.V. and V.F.W., a member of the American Legion, and a past member of the Moose Lodge. She and Paul enjoyed 40 years of wintering in Sebring, Florida, as "snowbirds",...

Stephen R. Fisk Age 55 of Diamond, Illinois, and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Morris Hospital, following a brief battle with COVID. Born August 11, 1966 in Joliet, Stephen Robert is the son of Sally (nee Sheeler) Fisk of Diamond and the late George H. Fisk. He was raised in Joliet; graduated from Minooka High School with the Class of 1984, and went on to attend Joliet Junior College. Steve worked as a CNA at St. Joseph Medical Center for many years. In addition to his genuine caring and nurturing demeanor, Steve will be remembered for his blunt sense of humor and stubborn tendencies. He was a great collector of many things, most notably KISS...

Robert Thorpe Simison, age 95, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Robert was born August 31, 1926 to the late Samuel and Hazel (Stanley) Simison. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Swink) Simison; siblings, Levi Simison and Charlotte Simison Cook; grandson, Trevor Swink; and son-in-law, Sam Herwehe. Robert served in the US Army and spent his career working as a banker. He was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church Muncie and the American Legion. Robert was also a member of the Elks, Moose Lodge in Hartford City, and was a Freemason. Robert was an avid golfer, bowler, and dancer. Robert is survived by his children, Terri Herwehe and...

Sandra K. Nelson, 82 of Elkhart, went to be with our Lord on November 2, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1939 to Richard and Roberta Denny in Kosciusko County. She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver C. Nelson, her loving daughter, Tammy Campbell, grandson, Michael Russell, parents; brother, Jerry Denny; sister, Beverly Denny and sister, Nancy Barrett. With honor, she married her wonderful husband on July 20, 1958. With lots of love and a little humor, the adventure began. Surviving are her daughters, Juanita (Dave) Russell of Warsaw, Kim (Rick) Cassella of Elkhart, Brenda Nelson of Elkhart, Beth (Dave) Campbell of Elkhart, son, John (Andi) Nelson of Charleston WV, son-in- law, John...

William "Bill" Ernest Bowers, 80, of Milford Indiana, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on August 31, 2021. William was born on July 17, 1941 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Lynn Burnett and Sibyl Elizabeth (Hutchison) Bowers. On July 16, 1966, in Wakarusa, he married the lovely Dianna "Dianne" Jean Smetzer, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2010. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Michelle (Sharon) Bowers-Gareis of Barboursville, VA., Melissa (Shawn) Bornman of Milford, IN and Melinda (Robert) Dorman of Henryville, IN. ; and 9 grandchildren, Cassandra, Krista, Amber, Joseph, Jack, Nathan, Brittany, Shelbe and Samantha; and 2...

Pamela M. Brock, 71 of Rushville, passed away on August 16, 2021 in Greensburg. She was born on January 27, 1950 in Warsaw, IN to the late Gerald and Ruby (Idle) Teeter. Pam was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw High School and a 1970 graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne. She married Max Brock on August 17, 1974 and he survives. Pam worked as a substitute teacher for several years. She was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. Pam was the president of Rush County Homemakers for a couple of years. She was a very crafty woman as she enjoyed painting pictures and making Christmas ornaments for the children at church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons,...

Doris Ann "Doe-Doe" Bosstick, 88, passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 in Noblesville, she formerly lived in Warsaw. Doris was born in Middlebury, IN on July 24, 1932. She graduated from Middlebury High School and went to Holy Cross Central School of Nursing, Norte Dame, IN, graduating in 1954. Doris worked in the nursing profession her entire life for Dalton Foundry and retired from Zimmer as the industrial nurse. She also worked at Elkhart General, Goshen General ER, Murphy Medical Center, KCH ER and Several Dr's in Warsaw. Doe-Doe is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Lex) Dalton of Warsaw and Lisa (Dick) Sidner of Noblesville; grandchildren, Dru (Carrie) Dalton of Maitland, FL, Derek...

Cheryl L. Freeman, 77, passed away in her residence at Autumn Trace Senior Community in Plymouth on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born on February 23, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of Gerald and Lillian M. (Winsley) Rosbrugh. She graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1962. On September 20, 1964, in Warsaw, Cheryl married Richard D. "Dick" Freeman. A homemaker while raising her children, Cheryl also babysat out of her home for many years. When the Wal-Mart in Plymouth was built, she joined their team as the manager of the shoe department. She would retire in 2006. She was also a former member of the Mary Martha Club at Trinity United Methodist Church in...

Robert L. Herbster, 92 years old, passed away at 5:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Warsaw surrounded by his family. Mr. Herbster was born on August 7, 1928 in Lakeville to the late Jacob Arthur and Carrie Olive (McBride) Herbster. On June 27, 1954, at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren in North Liberty, Robert "Bob" and Elsie Marie Rowe were united in marriage. After 62 years of marriage, Elsie preceded her husband in death on September 5, 2016. Bob and Elsie resided in Lakeville until moving to Warsaw in 1987. Mr. Herbster is survived by his four children, Barbara (James) Blechl of Granger, Sue (Dan) Craig of Warsaw, Steve (Tammy) Herbster of Middlebury, and...

Lisa Ann Woodward, 60, of Glasgow, KY formerly of Bourbon, IN, entered into rest February 23, 2021, after losing her battle to COVID-19. Born January 29, 1961 in Bourbon, IN, she is the daughter of Sharon Cumberland and the late James Cumberland. She retired four years ago from Glasgow Independent Schools and was an accomplished educator who taught elementary reading and music over the years. Lisa and her husband Todd have been the music ministers at The First United Methodist Church in Glasgow since 1979. She maintained a piano studio from the time she was sophomore in high school and taught hundreds of students over the years. She was a Glasgow High School graduate and a 1984 WKU...

Luella was born to Stanley and Mary (Klosowski) Bajdek on September 6, 1926. She had six siblings Harry Bajdek, Ruphine Kajzer, Millie Borowski, Joe Bajdek, Gene Bajdek and Lenny Bajdek all who predeceased her. She married Richard Paczkowski on October 11, 1947. The couple was blessed with three children Darlene (Paul) Hammons, Rick (Jo Eggink), and Kevin (Donna Witucki). She was graced with five grandchildren -Shane, Tracy, Kim, Lauren & Benjamin and eight great-grandchildren -Tyler, Kylie, Sam, Wyatt, Madelyn, Emily Alyssa & Chloe. It is truly amazing how one person could touch so many lives through so many generations. Throughout her life Lou gave all of herself to family,...

Donald E. Baugher, Jr, 76, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1944, in Warsaw, Indiana to Donald Sr. and Carol (Blackford) Baugher. Don is survived by his wife, Angela; their children, Robin Smith of New Carlisle, Aaron Baugher of Willits, California; grandchildren, Skye & Ella Smith, Nivek Holloway, Olivia, Athelea, and Rain Tobar; and brothers, Calvin (Kathy) Baugher of Warsaw, Indiana, and Randy (Laura) Baugher of Rochester, Indiana. In 1963 Don graduated from Warsaw Community High School. After graduating he joined the U.S. Air force. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky where he was an air traffic controller. He then was...

Judith Cathryn (Gaul) Barnett, 76, of Bloomington passed away on December 14, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Known to all who loved her as Judy, she was born on September 12, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa and she was raised in Evansville. She attended Benjamin Bosse High School, becoming lifelong friends with a group of girls, still known today as the "Fruity Five." At Indiana University Bloomington, she met David Barnett of Hammond, and their lively social life with IU friends stretched from college to adulthood to retirement. Judy earned her bachelor's degree from the IU School of Education in 1966, and completed a master's degree in 1987. In 1967, David and Judy were married in...

Rosalee Kay Riddle, age 71, of Onaway, Michigan, formerly of Warsaw, died unexpectedly on Friday December 11, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. MI. Born on October 31, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana Rosalee was the daughter of Russell and Peggy (Shoemaker) Foreman. It was at a grocery store that Rosalee first met Earnest E. Riddle. He eventually became her husband on November 3, 1999 and they made their home in Warsaw before moving to Onaway in 2001. After 25 years Rosalee retired from R.R. Donnlley Lakeside Press in Warsaw where she worked as a production clerk and materials handler. A wonderful homemaker, Rosalee had a specific routine for her household chores and...