Obituaries
Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Warsaw, Pierceton and Kosciusko County, IN.
Wanda Jeanette Newsome
Aug 14, 2025
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, Indiana is currently assisting the family of Wanda Jeanette Newsome, 78, of Warsaw, Indiana who passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Larry D. Honeycutt
Aug 13, 2025
Larry D. Honeycutt, 68, passed away with family by his bedside at 6:27 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Born in Martin, Kentucky on July 13, 1957, Larry was the son of Dallas and Fannie “Rose” (Tackett) Honeycutt.
On August 9, 1996 in Warsaw, Larry took as his wife, Debbie Eppenbaugh. They treasured the...
Arlene Gaither Cole
Aug 12, 2025
If you ever spotted a silver-haired lady twirling at a church social or tapping her toes in the grocery aisle, chances are you met Arlene Gaither Cole. Arlene, 96, passed peacefully August 12, 2025, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw, with loving family around her, after a long illness. She never missed a good beat or a good laugh. Arlene...
Ethel Marie Woodling
Aug 10, 2025
Ethel Marie Woodling, 95, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away in the early morning hours of Aug. 10, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana.
She was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on November 15, 1929, to Ben and Pauline Helton, one of 10 children. The family moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana in the 1940's to seek better employment opportunities to raise their...
Jayne Kain-Derf
Aug 9, 2025
Jayne Kain - Derf, 105, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at We Belong Senior Home Plymouth, Indiana.
Born in her family home on April 18, 1920, in Plymouth, Indiana, Jayne was the daughter of her loving parents, John and Agnes (Nanik) Klapp.
She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1938. In 1940, she married Edwin Kain who...
Milton W. "Pee Wee" Bloom
Aug 6, 2025
Milton Wayne “Pee Wee” Bloom, 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne surrounded by the love of his family. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa to many generations.
Born in his family home on January 31, 1930 in Claypool, Indiana, Milt was the son of Lester and Ida (Hill) Bloom. He graduated...
Michael L. Everest
Aug 3, 2025
Michael L. Everest, 63, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
Born on December 2, 1961 in Elkhart, Indiana, Mike was the son of Ned and Lois (Cripe) Everest. Growing up in the Goshen area, Mike grew up on a farm and helped raise pigs. The was proud of his involvement in FFA from elementary...
Sharon L. Lowry
Aug 1, 2025
Sharon L. Lowry, 79, of Warsaw , passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.
Sharon was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Russell and Wava (Roop) Urbine. She was a graduate of Angola High School.
She was united in marriage to Jack Coleman Lowry on May 15, 1965, in Angola, Indiana. They spent 46 wonderful years...
Owen Swafford
Jul 31, 2025
James “Owen” Swafford, 68, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Paddock Springs.
Owen was born in Warsaw on April 9, 1957 to James and Margaret (Ward) Swafford.
He was proceeded in passing by his parents and sister Glinda Isley.
All services will be private.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels is entrusted with arrangements.
Elmer Albert Schwartz Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Elmer Albert Schwartz Jr., 70, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Whitley Hospital.
Elmer was born to his loving parents Elmer Schwartz Sr and Katherine Dineen, on November 21, 1954, in Warsaw, Indiana.
After attending high school, he went on to be a laborer for an RV manufacturing company. He attained his CDL and drove a truck for many years....
Jason Ray Allison
Jul 16, 2025
Jason Ray Allison, 45, unexpectedly passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home in Bourbon.
Jason was born on January 20, 1980, in Warsaw, Indiana to his loving parents, Dennis and Bonnie (Dawson) Allison. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School.
Jason met the love of his life in 2016. On May 9, 2022, Jason took Tessa...
William J. Tschantz
Jul 15, 2025
William J. Tschantz, 82, of Warsaw Indiana, passed away peacefully, July 15, 2025, in his home.
William was born in Huntington, Indiana to Marion and Mary (Renz) Tschantz, on October 23, 1942.
He would graduate from North Webster Highschool in 1961and go on to work for Othy, Inc. here in Warsaw, Indiana for over 35 years, until his retirement in December of...
Diana L. Dugan
Jul 11, 2025
Diana L. Dugan, 66, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with family by her bedside on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.
Born in Warsaw, Indiana on February 15, 1959, Diana was the daughter of Isaac and Colleen (Wilson) Slone. She graduated with the class of 1977 from Warsaw High School. She went on to graduate from Vincennes University...
Vonda J. Lehman
Jul 7, 2025
Vonda J. Lehman, 74, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 11, 1951, in Pierceton, Indiana, to Everett Meloy and Eva Reid Meloy, Vonda grew up with strong family roots in her hometown, roots she nourished and passed on to her family with deep love and devotion.
Only July 26, 1969, Vonda married Samuel Lehman,...
Bogey Dillon
Jul 4, 2025
Bogey (Boogers) Dillon passed away July 4, 2025 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana at 2:05 p.m. He was the best friend of Lonnie Dillon. He was born in February of 2014. Lonnie found him under his friend’s porch when he was a kitten. They became fast best friends. He was truly meant to be with Lonnie. Bogey would sleep at Lonnie’s...
Kristine "Kris" A. Kindle
Jul 4, 2025
Kristine "Kris" A. Kindle (Johnson), 68, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 1:55p.m. Friday, July 4, 2025 at Parkview Fort Wayne.
Kris was born in 1957 in Fort Wayne, to the Late Arthur and Beverly Johnson.
She attended Wawasee High School and Graduated in 1975.
Kris retired from a career with DePuy of 31 years.
She enjoyed boating, working in the...
Paul M. "Mike" Stearley
Jul 1, 2025
Paul M. “Mike” Stearley, 65, passed away of natural causes in his home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Born on May 25, 1960, in Norwalk, Ohio, Paul was the son of Darrell D. and Sara E. (Ewbank) Stearley. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1979 and went on to attend Ball State University. He worked for Zimmer...
Michael Conley
Jun 26, 2025
Dr. Michael J. Conley, D.D.S., “Dr. Mike”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
Born on July 3, 1948, in Warsaw, Indiana, Mike was one of two boys born to J. Clyde and Beatrice (Ratliff) Conley. He attended Warsaw High School where he would fall in love with Deborah Julian. Mike would graduate with...
Lucille Earl-Mullins
Jun 20, 2025
Lucille Earl-Mullins, 76, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, Indiana.
Born in Jackson, Kentucky, on November 23, 1948, Lucille was the daughter of Howard and Lottie M. (Staniffer) Earl. The family would move from Kentucky to Warsaw, where she would get her GED from Warsaw High School and later receiving...
Timothy K. McCammon
Jun 12, 2025
Timothy K. McCammon, 76, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Born in Evansville, Indiana on March 3, 1949, Tim was the son of Norman B. and Dorothy E. (Miller) McCammon. He would grow up in Greencastle, Indiana and graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1967. Tim would then go on to graduate from...
