OBITUARIES

Janice M. Ryman

Janice M. Ryman, 80, Milford, died surrounded by her family in her residence on May 28, 2024.

Howard E. ‘Red’ Adams

Howard E. “Red” Adams, 95, passed away Wednesday evening, May 29, 2024, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation in Markle, Ind.

Alice Ruth Fitzwilliam

Alice Ruth Larson Fitzwilliam, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 93.

Chester ‘Chet’ A. Fingerle

NORTH MANCHESTER - Chester "Chet" A. Fingerle, formerly of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the home of his daughter in New Paris, Indiana, at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 29 days.

Irene Hodges

Irene Hodges, age 91 of Warsaw, passed away on May 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Jan Niswader Wilt

NORTH MANCHESTER – Jan Niswander Wilt, 73, North Manchester, and Romeoville, Ill., died on March 20, 2024, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Evelyn S. McDonald

Evelyn S. McDonald, 85, died May 18, 2024.

David Forsberg

David Forsberg, 86, Warsaw, died March 22, 2024.

Irene Hodges

Irene Hodges, 91, Warsaw, died May 27, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital.

Jo Lynn Hays

NORTH MANCHESTER – With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jo Lynn Hays, a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend to many.

Janice M. Gerardot

Janice M. Gerardot, 86, of rural Claypool, died at 8:19 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Steven L. Whetten Sr.

SYRACUSE – Steven L. Whetten Sr., 67, Syracuse, died Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Francis Olaf Olson

MILFORD – Francis Olaf Olson, 88, Milford, died May 14, 2024, at home. He was born on Jan. 1, 1936, to Theodore and Alta Olson in Starke County.

Paul Shepherd Sr.

Paul Shepherd Sr., 84, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.

Ray Allan Heiman

Ray Allan Heiman passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Rio Verde, Ariz., after 88 well-lived years.