Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

May 28, 2025

Donald P. “Phil” Stiver, 80, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025 at Kindred Hospital-Indianapolis.

Phil was born on October 14, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana, the oldest of three born to Donald Earl and Mary Ruth (Wiggins) Stiver. He graduated from Warsaw High School.

He would take as his wife, Larvonnia Sue Jackson, on March 18, 1965. They would take a...

May 4, 2025

Courtney Feeny, 36, born on April 2, 1989, in Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  

A vibrant soul whose laughter could brighten the cloudiest of days, Courtney was a beloved mother, dedicated professional, and a cherished friend. As the manager of the North Webster Pizza King, she orchestrated her workplace with the...

May 12, 2025

Juanita Louise Hall Wagner (8/28/1941) 83 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away in her home at 2:48 AM on May 12.2025 peacefully. She was born in Parker City, Indiana, to Floyd and Margaret Hall. She graduated from Parker City High School in 1959. After her high school graduation, she moved to Warsaw and married Jesse Sanchez and later Virgil Dee Wagner.

She...

May 18, 2025

Michael L. Montgomery, 82, passed away on Sunday May 18, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

Mike was born in Bremen, Indiana on October 27, 1942 to Lewis Montgomery and Helen (Moore) Wozniak.

He enlisted into the U.S. Navy when he was 16 and through them, he got his high school diploma. He served until his Honorable Discharge in...

May 12, 2025

Dorothy J. Slone, 85, passed away on Monday morning May 12, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Just two weeks prior, Dorothy was living at home, still very proud to be fairly independent.

Born on August 13, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Dorothy was the daughter of Andrew and Sally (Ousley) Baldridge.

Dorothy married Carl Slone Sr. in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on...

May 11, 2025

Greg Kester passed away on May 11, 2025, at Masons Health and Rehab, in Warsaw, Indiana.



Greg was born on November 30, 1963, in Warsaw to Clyde T. Kester and Geneva Stucker.



On July 6, 2002, Greg married Mary Barr in Warsaw, Indiana.



Greg was a self-employed entrepreneur known around town as Greg & Mary Kester, who specialized in home estate clean-outs and...

May 8, 2025

Donald T. Morrison, 71, of Niles, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his residence.

Donnie was born on October 31, 1953 in Niles, MI to Woodrow and Lottie (Josephine) Morrison.

His lifetime companion was Harriet George who passed away in 2022.

Donnie enjoyed fishing...

May 6, 2025

Eddie L. Hoppus, 51, peacefully passed away in his daughter’s home surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana on September 29, 1973, Eddie was the son of Robert “Bob” and Norma Jean (Gehl) Hoppus. He attended Warsaw schools.

On March 27, 1997,...

May 3, 2025

Berta C. Gayheart, 78, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake.

Lifetime Warsaw, Indiana resident, Berta was the middle child born to Donald Earl and Mary Ruth (Wiggins) Stiver. She graduated from Warsaw High School.

With a caretaker’s heart, Berta enjoyed working...

May 1, 2025

James M. Shaneyfelt

June 1, 1963 – May 1, 2025

James M. Shaneyfelt, 61, passed away in his home on May 1, 2025 from a very brief cancer diagnosis.

Born in Oaklawn, Illinois on June 1, 1963, James was the son of Robert and Ann (Milas) Shaneyfelt. The family...

May 1, 2025

Lisa A. Hernandez, 46, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, surrounded in the love of her family.

Born in Rochester, Indiana on September 28, 1978, Lisa was the daughter of Terie (Vigar) Holloway.

She enjoyed her job as a customer service specialist at Creighton Brothers...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert A. Stokes, 91, peacefully passed away surrounded in his family’s love on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his daughter’s home in Goshen, Indiana.

Born in La Gloria, Cuba on January 25, 1934, Bob was the son of William and Mary (Reid) Stokes. In 1945, his parents sent him ahead of them to live with...

Apr 27, 2025

Darrin Gibbs, 59, peacefully passed away after losing his battle with cancer on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in his Warsaw home.

Born in East Tawas, Michigan on January 25, 1966, Darrin was the son of Viriginia “Ginni” (Graham) and Gerald “Jerry” (Joanne) Gibbs. He would graduate from Alanson Littlefield Highschool in Alanson, Michigan.

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Apr 27, 2025

Visitation will be Thursday, May 8th, from 10 am -12 pm with services following at 12 pm. Processional then to follow with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Warsaw, Indiana.

Roger Cook, 63, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 3,...

Apr 20, 2025

Erik Lemler

January 12, 1965 – April 20, 2025

Erik Lemler, 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana on January 12, 1965, Erik was the son of Richard Allen Lemler and Catherine Beth (Wiest) LaFollette. He attended...

Apr 14, 2025

Carl Allen May, 61, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at IU Heath University Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Carl was born on March 9th, 1964, to B. June (Snoke) Reece and William A. Geiger, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was then lovingly adopted by William E. May in 1967. On December 10th, 1983,...

Apr 11, 2025

Judith A. Childers, 71, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Arrangements for the family will be private.

Apr 10, 2025

Robert “Bob” Likens, 89, born September 12, 1935, in North Webster, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse, Indiana.

Bob was the son of Cyril “Bus” and Myrtle (Beezley) Likens. In 1953, he married the love of his life, Dixie (Kuhn) Likens. Together they raised four sons and...

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Sue Elliott Priest, 83, known by many as Mama Sue, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 10, 2025, at home in Speedway, Indiana.

Sue was born May 15, 1941, in Hornerville, Missouri, to Herbert and Goldie (Alsup) Thomas and was the youngest of three siblings. Moving to Indiana at a young age, she attended Fulton...

Apr 8, 2025

Becky S. Hyde, 77, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in her South Whitley, Indiana home. She was a very loving Wife, Mom, Grandma and Sister.

Born on June 17, 1947, in Albion, Indiana, Becky was the daughter of William and Rose (Corteville) Eamick. She graduated from Albion High School.

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