Barbara C. Wood
Barbara C. Wood, 74, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Barbara was born May 12, 1943, at home in White County to Walter and Lucille Hines. She graduated from Rochester High School and retired from Warsaw Community High School. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She found great joy in doing for others. She was a fan of horse racing and I.U. basketball. She loved to read and create beautiful hand-embroidered keepsakes for family and friends. She attended New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Warsaw. She is survived by a daughter, Melinda (husband Steve) Zorn, Warsaw; and a brother Dale (wife Georgia) Hines, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lucille Hines. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 3651 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to Magical Meadows.
Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde
Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde, 82, a longtime Osage/Park Rapids, Minn., area resident, formerly of Warsaw, peacefully entered eternity at his home in Park Rapids on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Dick was born April 20, 1935, in Warsaw, to Walter and Irene Holloway Hyde. He attended public schools and grew into manhood in Warsaw, where he graduated from high school with the class of 1953. Dick then went on to attend business college in South Bend to prepare himself for his life’s work. On Feb. 6, 1954, he was united in marriage to Barbara Faye Grubbs in Warsaw. This union was blessed with four children: Robin, Bob, Molly and Roger.
Warsaw Schools Moves Forward With Student Activity Center
Warsaw Community High?School is moving forward with plans for a $10 million student activity center.
Indiana Governor Reflects On Federal Health Care Debate
As I’ve traveled across Indiana these past weeks, many of you have asked me about the federal health care debate. You want to know how legislation may affect us, especially those who rely on Medicaid, our HIP 2.0 program or the federal insurance exchange. You’ve asked about the potential gaps that could be created by reduced federal funding.
NASCAR Is Getting Harder To Watch
In the six-plus hours it took to complete Sunday’s “NAPCAR” race in Indianapolis, I could have:
Richard L. McGlynn
The Rev. Richard L. McGlynn, 73, Warsaw, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, in his residence. He was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Hartford City, to the Rev. Vincent and Emily S. Pierson McGlynn. He was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother and grandfather who everyone knew they could call upon anytime day or night, especially for prayer. He has been a Warsaw resident since 1966.
Open House Planned For Zimmerman's 50th
Mike and Carolyn Zimmerman, Milford, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 19.
Former Street Chief Headed To Prison
Former Warsaw Street Supervisor Lacy Francis, 63, was sentenced to two years in prison after a scheme where he bilked the city of Warsaw out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Zachary Seeks Winona Council Seat
WINONA LAKE – James D. Zachary wants to give back to the community that’s given him many opportunities so he’s running for the District 1 town council seat vacated by Peter Christos.
Ten Finalists Named In Taco Wars
The 26 entries have been pared down to 10 finalists in Kosciusko County’s Taco Wars, according to Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is overseeing the event.
Lawrie Personifies Perseverance, Follows Family Footsteps
It was late fall in 2015.
Danny F. "Dan" Somers
NORTH WEBSTER — Danny F. "Dan" Somers, 56, North Webster, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at I.U. Health Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Aug. 1, 1960, in Fort Wayne, to Danny A. “Jap” and Marie H. “Tiger” Somers. He graduated in 1978 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse; attended Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne; and moved to the Syracuse/North Webster area in the early 1970s from Fort Wayne.
David A. Creighton
David A. Creighton, 74, Warsaw and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 22, 2017. Dave was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Warsaw, to Russell and Helen Creighton. He is a graduate of Atwood High School and Indiana Central University (University of Indianapolis). He received his master’s degree from Ball State University. Dave began his more than 20-year teaching career at Beaver Dam Schools, moved to Tippecanoe Valley Schools, and finally to Warsaw Community School Corp. Over the years, Dave taught and coached. He started sports programs, drove the team bus when needed and even taught hundreds of students to drive. While he was teaching, Dave became a licensed Realtor. In 1981 he opened Dave Creighton Realty, where he was owner/broker. Dave later became a Realty World owner/broker, eventually selling his business to ReMax. Dave served on the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors and was honored to be named Realtor of the Year. Throughout his life, Dave was active in the Warsaw community. He was in Optimist Club. He brought Junior Achievement and his business expertise to students in Warsaw schools. In retirement, Dave enjoyed tennis, golf, pickleball, travel, hiking and, especially, his grandchildren. Dave and Mary Ann Steenhausen, his wife of 36 years, lived in Warsaw in the summer and wintered in Green Valley. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; his three children: David Creighton, Atlanta, Ga.; Brandon (spouse Rachelle) Creighton, Warsaw; and Tara Creighton, Winona Lake; and his stepson Richie (spouse Cyndie) Robison, La Jolla, Calif. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Shelly, Brady and Landon Creighton and Harley and Sawyer Robison. Dave leaves his siblings Gale Creighton, Robert Creighton and Marilyn Creighton Dorsey. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Creighton Snyder and Evelyn Creighton Tinkey. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Atwood Otterbein Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Lawson officiating. A private interment service in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, will follow. ***** Memorials to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or the charity of your choice. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Mayor, Landlord Share Difference Of Opinion
Mayor Joe Thallemer’s comments at the end of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday afternoon got him into an argument with local landlord Chad Zartman and blogger Kyle Babcock and it put the city’s assistant city planner in the middle.
Microsealing Of Roads Begins Wednesday In Warsaw Additions
Street Superintendent Jeff Beeler reported to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday that microsealing of roads begins Wednesday, weather permitting.
