Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

Nov 28, 2024

Diane L. Ramsey, 74, passed away in her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Diane was born on August 12, 1950 to Eugene and Doris (Gray) Ramsey in Warsaw, Indiana. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1968. She then went on to graduate from Purdue University with a degree in office...

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph Duane O’Brien, 80, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, following a brief illness, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Joe was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 24, 1944 to Rose and Joseph “Duane” O’Brien. He and his little rother, Tom, were raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, and grew up in the...

Nov 20, 2024

Kathleen N. Anderson-Takacs, 84, of Pierceton, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Kathy was born on August 14, 1940 in Prestonsburg, KY to Darwin and Jane Gibson. On April 17, 2004 she married Bill Takacs in Gatlinburg, TN, who survives.

She was the owner...

Nov 19, 2024

Chryl L. Smith, 75, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her residence.

Chryl was born on July 5, 1949 in Warsaw to Harold and Margaret (Weed) Jones. On April 27, 1968 she married Kimball “Kim” Smith, who survives, and they shared 56 loving years together.

She was...

Nov 18, 2024

William T. Flannery, 79, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Masons Health and Rehab Center.

William was born on July 19, 1945 at home in Kattie Friend, KY to William and Janette (Crider) Flannery. On October 18, 1996 he married Tracy Shipley in Warsaw.

William proudly served...

Nov 15, 2024

Jean L. “Jeannie” Coy, 66, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Born in Raytown, Missouri on February 9, 1958, Jeannie was one of four girls born to Bud and Rose (Alig) Donald. They were raised in the Catholic faith. She attended Raytown South High School, where she was a flute...

Nov 15, 2024

Virginia “Carole” Brandenburg, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 15, 2024 at 11:55 p.m. at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.

Carole was born on November 26, 1942 in Williamson, West Virginia to Albert and Edith (Alley) Hubbard. She graduated from Prestonsburg High School in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

She...

Nov 5, 2024

James D. Marsh, 97, passed away in his Warsaw home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Born on May 3, 1927 in Warsaw, James was the son of Russel and Hazel (Parks) Marsh. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1945

On January 2, 1949 in Collamer, Indiana, James took Jeanette L....

Nov 5, 2024

*SERVICE UPDATE*

Visitation will be held from 10-12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. A Memorial service will follow at noon with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating.

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Mary E. Smith, 90, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on...

Nov 2, 2024

Brenda Gervais, 66, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday morning November 2, 2024 at Cedar Creek Nursing Home in Warsaw.

Brenda was born on August 14, 1958 in Charlottetown P.E.I. Canada.

She would come to Indiana and attend Ivy Tech College to get her CNA. Brenda,...

Oct 30, 2024

James A. “Jim” Boggs, 78, went to be with the Lord in his own ornery way on Wednesday, October 30,

2024. He was living with his daughter in Leesburg.

Lifetime Warsaw, Indiana resident, Jim was born on February 17, 1946 to Fred and Doris (Zimmer)

Boggs. He graduated from Warsaw High...

Oct 28, 2024

Athalia Lucille Gross was born on September 24, 1926, at the old Crissy Hospital in Pierceton, Indiana to Lester and Mary (Sellers) Dill. She died at Stillwater Hospice in Ft. Wayne on October 28, 2024.

After graduating from Pierceton High School in 1944 as salutatorian of her class, Athalia and Lawrence Gross were married on...

Oct 26, 2024

Dixie L. Likens, 89, of North Webster, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Lutheran of Kosciusko.

Dixie was born on August 27, 1935 in North Webster to Glen and Blanche (Kline) Kuhn. She married Robert Likens in 1953 who survives.

She worked as a secretary for Likens & Son...

Oct 22, 2024

Barry L. Sapp, 70 of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Barry was born on August 6, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to William Sapp and Pauline (Miller) Kreis. He was raised by Pauline and step-dad, Boyd Kreis. He attended Whitko High School, class of...

Oct 21, 2024

Barbara A. Burchett (Copely), age 69, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 21st, 2024.

Barbara was born December 27th, 1954 to Logan and Iona (McCoy) Copely, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

She married her best friend, William Burchett, on May 19th, 1973.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and...

Oct 18, 2024

Edward “Ted” Heaton, 80, of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor.

Ted was born on June 17, 1944 in Warsaw to James and Floie (Henderson) Heaton. He was united in marriage to Nancy (Taylor) Walters.

He was a “Jack-of-all Trades” working for United Telephone Services,...

Oct 17, 2024

* UPDATED SERVICES*

A Celebration of Bryon’s Life will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 1:30 PM-2:30 PM at Community Life Center Church, 825 N. Harrison Street, Warsaw. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2:30 PM p.m. with Pastor Phil Chandler officiating.

Bryon M. Grubbs, 46, passed away...

Oct 16, 2024

Charlie “Buddy” Farmer Jr. , 73, of Silver Lake, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home.

Charlie was born on April 3, 1951 in Mavisdale, Virginia to Charles Sr. and Margaret (Meadows) Farmer. On October 21, 1976 he married Janette Middleton.

Charlie served in the U.S Marine during the...

Oct 14, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Lee Taylor, 74, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Parkview Regional.

Thomas was born on September 1, 1950 in Warsaw to Herschel and Garla (Richard) Taylor.

He worked as a Pressman for RR Donnelly’s for 47 years before retiring. Thomas was baptized a few years...

Oct 14, 2024

Walter A. Hamilton, 88, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by family.

Walt was born on December 10, 1935 in Silver Lake to Homer and Marjorie (Pletcher) Hamilton. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Estep in 1963 divorcing in 1991, who then proceeded in 2020....