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Legacy Zimmer, Warsaw, IN (2026)

04/22/2026

Connie Irene Phillips, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 72. She was born on August 30, 1953, the daughter of Donald and Ruth Byrer (Norman).

Connie’s roots were deeply anchored in Warsaw, where she attended Warsaw High School. Throughout her career, she contributed her skills and work ethic to several places including Zimmer Biomet, where she worked in packaging and shipping, as well as Creighton Brothers and JCPenney.

Beyond her professional life, Connie found joy in the simple things in life. She loved planting, tending to her garden and flowers. She also enjoyed listening to country music, especially Conway Twitty and Trace Adkisn. Connie’s love for her animals spoke to her compassionate and generous nature, revealing a connection to the world around her.

On June 24, 2000, Connie married Sid Phillips, sharing many years of companionship and love until Sid’s passing. Her family remained the cornerstone of her life, providing both joy and strength. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Michael Wahlig, grandchildren, Krista (Matt) Anderson, Dennis (Ashley) Priser, and Ashley (Andrew) Bolinger; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Connie also leaves behind a large and loving circle of siblings: Louise Truex, Philip (Sharon) Byrer, Cecil (Patty) Byrer, Lewis Byrer, Vickie (Jay) Boggs, Joyce (Todd) Giles, Jim (Connie) Byrer, and Betty (Jim) Russell, as well as many extended family members and friends.

Her life was also touched by the memory of those who preceded her in death: her parents, her husband, her daughter, Jennifer McGlennen, her grandson, Jimmy McGlennen, her siblings, Doris Byrer, Ron Byrer, and Ruby Albertson, and her brother-in-law, Jim Truex. Their memories remain a precious part of her story.

Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Connie. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Touch of Life Church, 2339 W Old Rd 30, Warsaw, IN 46580. The memorial service will begin at 11. To leave a condolence or send flowers, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

04/22/2026

Info in the ZB newsletter emailed out today. Please reach out to your former coworkers and let them know too. Grab that gold badge and join us. If you need to replace the badge, see the guard shack. Hope to have a good crowd of retirees sitting at tables reserved for us. Let’s meet at 12:30 on the 18th!!
If you’re a retiree and not receiving the newsletter that contains discounts and classifieds, send a DM (private message)to Connie Jaynes to get your name added to the list. Hope to see you there!!!!!

04/21/2026

November 1990

04/18/2026

David Owen Warner, of Winona Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the care of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, at the age of 87.

David was born on Nov. 12, 1938, in Rochester, to Josephine (Gordon) Warner and Harry Owen Warner. He married Carol Diane (Brown) Warner on July 28, 1962, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage together before she passed away April 24, 2025.

After graduating from Rochester High School, he worked at Bendix Corp. in South Bend and also operated earth-moving equipment in the construction of I-465 around Indianapolis. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, from 1962 until 1964. He claimed he had the most important job in the Army, that of preparing payroll vouchers. In1965, Dave and Carol moved to Warsaw where he began a career at Zimmer, in payroll, accounting and inventory auditing. He retired at the end of 1993.

An active member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church since 1965, Dave was loved and respected by his church family. As a gifted handyman, he especially enjoyed caring for the church facilities. In previous years he also served as an elder and taught children’s Sunday school. For many years he was a member of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club.

Dave especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He could often be found camping, canoeing and boating. He was well-known for his waterskiing abilities and was an especially patient teacher to anyone who wanted to learn to waterski. He enjoyed a lifelong hobby of gardening and farming, and he would say that, if he ever came into money, he would farm until the money was gone.

In retirement David and Carol enjoyed traveling all over the USA, often visiting national parks as well as family and friends. They combined much of their traveling by volunteering 14 winters with NOMADS, a disaster relief mission, and several winters volunteering with ECHO, a global agricultural education and support mission.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, Mark (Melissa) Warner, Warsaw, and Greg (Gail) Warner, Malaga, Spain. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jonathan (Alexis) Warner, Kendallville, Caleb (Sarah) Warner, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Daniel Warner, Warsaw; and two great-grandchildren, Lane and Louis Warner. Also surviving is his brother, Robert (Carol) Warner, Noblesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his sister, Ellen Jones.

David’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Aaron Klein. Friends and family may visit an hour prior to the service, from 10-11 a.m. A private graveside service will be held at Rochester IOOF Cemetery in Rochester.

Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations in David’s memory may be directed to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High S., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to ECHO, 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917, or give online at echonet.org.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at redpathfruthfuneralhome.com

04/15/2026

Retirees, the parent/child golf outing June 13 at Sycamore has a prize for the oldest participant!!!! Info is in the newsletter emailed out today. If you’re not receiving the monthly newsletter, message Connie Jaynes to get signed up.
Watch for info for the Founders Day celebration coming soon. 99 years this year!

04/14/2026

October 1990

04/10/2026

Danny Lee Bruner, passed away at his Melbourne, Florida home on April 2, 2026, at the age of 77. Originally from Warsaw, Indiana, Danny’s long battle with Parkinson’s has come to an end, and he is now whole again in Heaven!

Born on October 11, 1948, in Warsaw, Indiana to Margaret Ellen (Bowser) Bruner and Earl Alexander Bruner. Danny graduated from Mentone High School, Mentone, Indiana and continued his education at United Electronics Institute and Concordia University. A dedicated employee in the orthopedic industry, Danny spent 23 years at Zimmer in Warsaw serving as a group leader, and later working at Biomet, where he remained until he retired.

On December 20, 1975, Danny and Tammy Rae Herring were married at Cook’s Chapel Church in Warsaw. Having celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past year was testament to the example of a marriage based on unconditional love, devotion and a shared faith in their Lord and Savior. He was a dedicated member of the Winona Lake Free Methodist Church in Winona Lake, Indiana where Danny served alongside his wife, as a presenting couple for the Free Methodist Marriage Encounter Retreats, traveling throughout Indiana and Michigan for 13 years. He found great joy in participating in the church’s annual Last Supper performances at Easter.

Danny also spent 11 years refereeing soccer for KCSL and local high schools across Northern Indiana. An avid sports fan, he spent his Saturdays and Sundays cheering for Notre Dame and the Colts, though the ultimate highlight for him was witnessing IU’s national championship victory. Above all he loved his Lord and spending precious time with his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Tammy Bruner (Melbourne, FL); two sons, Todd (Trish) Bruner (Melbourne, Fl); Kyle (Beth) Bruner (Cincinnati, OH); two daughters, Alyssa Flannagan (New Palestine, IN); Michelle Young (St. Joseph, IL); nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Ross, and his brother, Steven.

Danny’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana. and officiated by Pete Albertson. Family and friends may visit prior to the service from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc., 102 East Market Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.

04/09/2026

Sara A. Edgar, age 77, passed away at her winter home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. A beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Sara led a life defined by her kindness, her creativity and her love for life’s simple joys.

Born on Feb. 28, 1949, in Cross Plains, Tenn., to the late Hubert and Virgie Jernigan, Sara carried the warmth of her Southern roots with her throughout her life. At the age of 1, she moved to Indiana, where she grew up and met her future husband, Rick. They married, and she built a dedicated career, first serving as a key punch operator for UTC and later working and eventually retiring from Zimmer in Warsaw.

Sara was a woman of many passions. She found great joy in the quiet focus of crafting, creating beautiful pieces that reflected her artistic spirit. She was equally at home in nature, spending many happy days camping under the stars, and she cherished the energy and excitement of attending live concerts with those she loved.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Rick Edgar; her son, Travis Edgar; her brother, Donald (Donnie) Jernigan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Vergie Jernigan; and by her brothers, Wayne Jernigan, Kenneth (Kenny) Jernigan and William (Willie) Jernigan.

Sara’s legacy of love and her vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

04/06/2026

Lutie Kocik, 89, passed away peacefully at 9:45 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester.

Born in Printer, Ky., on July 26, 1936, Lutie was the oldest of 13 children born to Clark H. and Sara (Estep) Vanover. On Aug. 14, 1993, she married Michael J. Kocik in Milford.

She worked at Zimmer for 19 years as an office supervisor until her retirement. The couple then moved to Lady Lakes, Fla. They enjoyed going on cruises to see the world and in 2015 made the move back to Warsaw to be closer to family.

Lutie was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. She was a fantastic cook and loved tending to her flower gardens.

She is survived by her son, Earl (Carmen) Evans, of Columbia City; three grandchildren, Tye Evans, of Spokane, Wash., Jayma (Steven) Muston, of Fort Wayne, and Tyler Smith, of Warsaw; seven great-grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters.

Lutie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2022; her son, Gary Evans; and eight brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Joseph Czolgosz officiating.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580

04/03/2026

September 1990
It is just mind boggling when reading some of the employee names how many have passed away. 😔😔

04/01/2026

Hey retirees!!! Mark your calendars now for Wednesday, May6, 9 am breakfast at Don Pablo’s.
Also, I would expect an announcement soon for the Founder’s Day lunch. Keep watch here!
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