Obituaries
Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Warsaw, Pierceton and Kosciusko County, IN.
Doris D. Jones
Jul 2, 2026
Doris D. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Thursday, July 2, 2026 surrounded in the love of her family.
Born May 25, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Doris was one of two daughters born to Wilbur and Evelyn (DeWitt) Eytcheson. She grew up in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School with the class of 1962.
In December...
Debra Kay Ogburn
Jun 30, 2026
Debra Kay Ogburn, 66, of Warsaw passed unexpectedly on Tuesday June 30, 2026, at her residence.
Born on July 8, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas, Debra was the beloved daughter of Oscar and Dorothy (Graham) Frieden. After finishing high school, Debra would own her own construction company living in San Diego. This is where she would have her children. She would then...
Charles Edgar Stone III
Jun 28, 2026
Charles Edgar Stone III, 86, passed away peacefully with his children by his bedside on June 28, 2026.
Born on November 19, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, Charles, also known as Chuck, was the oldest son of 8 born to Charles E. and Ruth (Shippy) II. He graduated from Crete-Monee High School in Crete, Illinois.
Chuck would move to Warsaw, Indiana in 1966...
Lenore June Seef
Jun 24, 2026
Updated Services
A memorial service in Lenore's honor will be held on Monday July 13, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am at New Paris Missionary Church, 67621 IN-15, New Paris, IN 46553 with Pastor David Hackney officiating.
Lenore (June) Seef, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 24th, 2026 at Majestic Care of Goshen, Indiana.
June was born on...
David E. Gaskill
Jun 19, 2026
David E. Gaskill, 63, of Goshen, passed away with family by his bedside on Friday June 19, 2026 after his brief stay at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw.
Lifetime Goshen resident, David was born on September 18, 1962 to Leonard Gaskill and Patricia (Mock) Hover. He graduated from Goshen High School.
He enjoyed working for E.C. Woods in Middlebury until he...
Dozer Anthony Rapp
Jun 9, 2026
Dozer Rapp was born in March of 2016. He unexpectedly crossed the Rainbow Bridge to be with his sisters Dolly and Baby Girl on June 9th 2026 at 3pm at his home.
At 8 weeks old he went to live with his first dad, Jared. For the first 2 years of his life, he was a rowdy, rambunctious farm boy. He...
Rodney A. Chiddister
Jun 4, 2026
Rodney A. Chiddister, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born in Columbia City, Indiana on September 9, 1961, Rodney was the son of Jimmy Ray and Janet C. (Howard) Chiddister. He graduated from Wawasee High School.
Rodney served in the U.S. Navy in Beirut-Lebanon on the U.S.S. Richmond K. Turner. He was Honorably...
Cathy Martin
Jun 2, 2026
Cathy Martin, 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 2, 2026.
Born on June 25, 1964, in Floyd County Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter to Estalena Hamilton.
For many years Cathy gave great pride in her profession as a CNA for nursing homes in the Warsaw and Goshen area. She enjoyed caring for others.
She read...
Benjamin Glen Butz
Jun 1, 2026
Benjamin G. Butz, 66, passed away peacefully at home in Columbia City, IN on the evening of June 1st, 2026, after extended illness. Born in Pierceton, Ben lived nearby most of his life except for a few years living in southern IL with his wife, Pam, and daughters. Ben later moved to Columbia City with family after his health declined.
He...
Catherine Sheila Ott
Jun 1, 2026
Catherine Sheila Ott, 87, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday morning, June 1, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.
Catherine was born on November 19, 1938, in Streater, Illinois, to her loving parents, George and Anna (Dzuirin) Zack. She graduated from Streater High School in 1956. In the spring of 1965 on April 3,...
Larry W. Baker
May 31, 2026
Larry W. Baker, born February 11, 1952, to Max and Mary Lou (Hyre) Baker, entered eternal rest in the presence of the Lord on May 31, 2026, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a life filled with love, faith, and service to others.
Larry married the love of his life, Rita (Schlicht) Baker, On May 15, 1992. Together they share many years...
Thomas Parsons
May 30, 2026
Thomas Michael Parsons of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 80, after falling ill with pneumonia.
Tom was born on October 8, 1945, to Walter and Mae (Layden) Parsons. He grew into a man of remarkable intelligence and talent. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving two...
Thomas Parsons
May 30, 2026
Thomas Michael Parsons of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 80, after falling ill with pneumonia.
Tom was born on October 8, 1945, to Walter and Mae (Layden) Parsons. He grew into a man of remarkable intelligence and talent. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving two...
Randy Lee Schmucker
May 29, 2026
In loving memory of Randy Lee Schmucker, who passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 29, 2026, while on his way to work. Born on May 15, 1962, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Randy's life was a testament to love, adventure, and unwavering dedication to family and community.
At 64, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those...
Deborah Ruch
May 24, 2026
Deborah Kay Ruch, 71, of Warsaw, passed away at her residence the evening of Sunday May 24, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Pastor Larry Burkhart officiating.
Born on September 2, 1954, in Warsaw, she was the beloved daughter of Paul and Mildred (Morrison) Behnke Jr.
Deborah was a graduate...
Cheryl L. Pitts
May 17, 2026
Cheryl L. Pitts, 64, of Mentone, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with family by her side.
Born on February 20, 1962, in Warsaw, she was the beloved daughter of Ronald and Mrytle (Tackett) Heeter.
Cheryl was a homemaker. She loved spending time and being with her family more than anything. She shared her life with John Rhoads, recently celebrating...
Ray Allen Kindle
May 13, 2026
Ray Allen Kindle, 80, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mason Health Care, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 20, 1945, in Warsaw, he was the son of John and Susie (Brandenburg) Kindle. He would marry Nancy (Roberts) Thompson on November 18, 1994.
Ray graduated from high school and went on to build a noteworthy...
Fred D. Neal
May 8, 2026
Fred D. Neal, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on Friday May 8, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Community surrounded by his family.
Born on October 14, 1939, in Strunk, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of Edd and Lula (Lay) Neal. In October of 1958, he would marry Ina Creekmore in Strunk. Together they would share the joys of raising three children,...
Marilyn Cummings
May 7, 2026
Marilyn Cummings, 94, of Winona Lake, passed away peacefully the evening of Thursday May 7, 2026, at Grace Village Retirement Community.
Born on October 12, 1931, in Kosciusko County at the family home, she was the beloved daughter of Tony and Fredonna (Holderbaum) Baugher. She was a graduate of Atwood High School, Atwood, Indiana.
On December 30, 1950, she became the bride...
Stephen Lee Plotner
May 7, 2026
Stephen Lee Plotner, 69, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2026 at his residence.
All services for the family will be private.
