NHD Team Recounts Washington Trip
The depth of their research not only helped four Warsaw Community Schools students earn two awards at a national competition last week, but it also got them before politicians who could help them get a posthumous medal for a World War II veteran.
Six Vying For Sheriff Job
The lineup is set for Wednesday’s Republican caucus that will choose a new sheriff for Kosciusko County.
David E. Schumacher
David E. Schumacher, 71, Clayton, N.C., passed away at his home June 11, 2017. He was born to Herman and Doris Schumacher on Dec. 25, 1945, in Onarga, Ill. David is survived by his loving and very devoted wife, Peggy Ann. David served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970 in Germany and Vietnam. He spent most of his early years in Kosciusko County, working as an auto body repairman. Later, he spent many years as an over-the-road truck driver, driving coast to coast, which he enjoyed very much. Surviving along with his wife are two sons and a daughter: Steven Schumacher, Michael Schumacher and Anna Gwinnue, all of the Indianapolis area; two brothers and a sister: Robert Schumacher, North Carolina; Charles Schumacher, Warsaw; and Kathleen McClure, North Manchester; a stepson, Randy Carter, Clayton, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Robin Wise, Granger; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy, in 2013; his parents; and two brothers and a sister, Ray Schumacher, Paul Schumacher and Janet Boyack. Honoring David’s request, no funeral or burial services were planned. Cremations services were provided by Underwood Funeral Home, Smithfield, N.C. David E. Schumacher, 71, Clayton, N.C., passed away at his home June 11, 2017. He was born to Herman and Doris Schumacher on Dec. 25, 1945, in Onarga, Ill. David is survived by his loving and very devoted wife, Peggy Ann. David served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970 in Germany and Vietnam. He spent most of his early years in Kosciusko County, working as an auto body repairman. Later, he spent many years as an over-the-road truck driver, driving coast to coast, which he enjoyed very much. Surviving along with his wife are two sons and a daughter: Steven Schumacher, Michael Schumacher and Anna Gwinnue, all of the Indianapolis area; two brothers and a sister: Robert Schumacher, North Carolina; Charles Schumacher, Warsaw; and Kathleen McClure, North Manchester; a stepson, Randy Carter, Clayton, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Robin Wise, Granger; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy, in 2013; his parents; and two brothers and a sister, Ray Schumacher, Paul Schumacher and Janet Boyack. Honoring David’s request, no funeral or burial services were planned. Cremations services were provided by Underwood Funeral Home, Smithfield, N.C.
Thomas Rhea "Tom" White
Thomas Rhea "Tom" White, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 8:59 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1937, in Auburn, Ky., to Mendel Douglas and Mattie Penrod White. He graduated in 1956 from Kaiser High School, Dayton, Ohio, and was a United States Air Force veteran. He was raised in Dayton, moved to Goshen, and then to Syracuse in 1978. He was married on Sept. 19, 1987, in Syracuse, to Karen Sue Plank Noel Larimer.
Marilyn Anne Fruit Summe
Marilyn Anne Fruit Summe, 85, passed away in Mount Dora, Fla., on May 28, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
John J. Wagoner
BOURBON — John J. Wagoner, 72, Warsaw, passed away June 13, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Federal Budget Impact
A group of local educators sound off on President Trump's education plans.
Dead Fish Appear At Kosciusko County Lakes
A recent rash of fish kills in several Kosciusko County lakes has residents and anglers looking for possible causes.
Warren Named To Executive Board
Judi Warren, a Warsaw Community High School alum, was named an at-large member of the Indiana Basketball Hall Of Fame’s Executive Committee Thursday.
Green-Walda
The engagement is announced of Tracy M. Green and Trevor A. Walda, both of Fort Wayne.
Litterer
This is to the woman wearing a navy blue sports top, with a white stripe down the sleeve, driving a white car.
Program Empowers Community Leaders To Manage Natural Resources
Kosciusko County residents interested in natural resource protection, conservation, agriculture and land use planning are invited to take part in a Conservation through Community Leadership workshop visioning session that begins June 30.
Contractor Adjusting Walls At Washington STEM Academy
Most building projects in the Warsaw Community School Corp. are on schedule, according to a report from Jim LeMasters, building director, at Tuesday’s board meeting.
Motorboats And Merlot TWF Fundraiser Deemed A Success
A weekend of rain couldn’t dampen the success of the first annual Motorboats & Merlot 5K and Boat Show benefiting The Watershed Foundation.
