Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

Judy A Fleming

Jul 15, 2023

WARSAW- Judy A. Fleming, 76, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Judy was born July 28, 1946 in Corryton, Tennessee to Jack and Edith (Stanifer) Earl.

On August 16, 1986, Judy married Jimmy Fleming and raised four children.

Judy worked for Da-Lite Screen...

Brenda Beck

Jul 14, 2023

Brenda K. Beck, 71, unexpectedly went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023, at home.

She was born in Warsaw, Indiana on October 2, 1951 to Lester and Geraldine (Zorn) Bays. Brenda graduated from Pierceton High School and went on to attend beauty school.

On August 10, 2002...

Theldon R. Burt

Jul 9, 2023

PIERCETON- Theldon R. “Ted” Burt, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Theldon, the only child of Ralph and Inez (Miller) Burt, was born on December 24, 1935 in Warsaw, Indiana and raised on his family farm home in Pierceton. He graduated from Pierceton High School with the...

Joseph A Graham

Jul 4, 2023

Joseph Allen Graham, or as everyone called him Joe, gained his wings and golden guitar on Tuesday July 4, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born on December 3, 1958 in Effingham, Illinois to John and Margret Graham. He was one of six children.

Joe grew up in North Manchester where he graduated...

Caleb Garner

Jul 1, 2023

Caleb Garner, 25, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Caleb was born on July 5, 1997 in Fort Wayne, the son of Jeremy Garner and Chante (Salas) Harter. He was united in marriage to Jackie Kersey on May 28, 2022 in North Webster.

He attended Warsaw Community High...

Paul Knight

Jun 29, 2023

Paul M. Knight, 71, passed away at home on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 10, 1952 to Paul and Shirley (Diehl) Knight. He graduated from West Carrollton High School with the class of 1970.

Paul met a sweet lady through mutual friends, and on...

John R Wiles

Jun 28, 2023

John R. Wiles, 85, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday evening June 28, 2023. He was the best husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He was born in Flora, Indiana on June 24, 1938 to Thurman and Zelda (Clawson) Wiles. He graduated from Flora High School with the class of 1957.

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Wanda Jean Simison

Jun 25, 2023

Wanda J. Simison, 71, went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 25, 2023, with her hand held tightly by her husband, Rick.

Wanda was born in Warsaw, Indiana on February 2, 1952 to Curtis and Martha “Ruthann” (Hale) Allen. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1970.

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Cherish Morrissette

Jun 24, 2023

Cherish Starr Morrissette, 37, of Warsaw, passed away on June 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 10, 1986, to Rita (Fields) Sloderbeck and Eddie Dawson, both of Warsaw.

Cherish loved all things Irish, the TV show "Supernatural", and being "Nini" to her youngest cousins. She was...

John A Simpson

Jun 24, 2023

John A. “Hippie” Simpson, 75, passed away peacefully at 3:39 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice in Ft. Wayne surrounded by his family who never left his side.

He was born on August 28, 1947 in Dayton, OH to Andrew Simpson and Helen (Lipscomb) Bryant.

Johnny served in...

Stella Hatfield

Jun 22, 2023

Stella Hatfield, 96, of Leesburg previously Trenton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Masons Healthcare. She was born April 26, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio, to Peter Edward and Laura May (Cooper) Long. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1945.

Stella worked at Bern’s Garden Center in Middletown for over 30 years....

Karen Thomas

Jun 22, 2023

Karen Sue Thomas, 82, of Winona Lake, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 surrounded by family and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus.

Karen was born on August 14. 1940 in Mentone, the daughter of Wilbur and Garnet (Kiefer) Latimer. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and attended International...

Margaret L Warren

Jun 21, 2023

Margaret L. Warren “Marge” of Claypool, IN passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023.

Marge was born April 14, 1931, to Paul and Hazel (Garrison) Kingston in Dayton, OH. They moved to the Warsaw area in 1940. Marge graduated in 1949 from Warsaw High School and continued to keep her 49’ers together with class reunions...

Peggy Ann Gerkin

Jun 20, 2023

Peggy Ann Gerkin, 79, of Leesburg, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.

Peggy was born on January 2, 1944, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Byron and Virginia (Bolt) Linn. She was united in marriage to Thomas E. “TomEG” Gerkin on April 19, 1974, in Chicago.

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Tamra L. (Menzie) Carlin

Jun 19, 2023

Tamra L. (Menzie) Carlin, 76, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Lutheran Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw due to complications of diabetes.

Tamra was born on January 17, 1947 in Warsaw, Indiana the daughter of Cloyce and Ruth (Johnson) Menzie.

She previously worked at the Wagon Wheel...

David R. Hoagland

Jun 14, 2023

David R. Hoagland, 56, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

David was born in Warsaw, Indiana on May 18, 1967 to J.R. and Sandy (Allen). He graduated from Warsaw High School worked his younger years at Marsh Supermarket stocking shelves and as a carry out boy....

Paul Allen Hensley

Jun 13, 2023

Kokomo- Paul Allen Hensley, 60, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday morning June 13, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

He was born on February 7, 1963 in Wabash, Indiana to William Riley and Evelyn Mae (Barton) Hensley.

He had made Kokomo, Indiana his home for over 30 years...

James E. Darrough

Jun 13, 2023

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, Indiana is currently assisting the family of James Darrough age 63, of Warsaw, Indiana who passed away in his residence on Tuesday June 13, 2023. No services are planned.

Pauline Borton

Jun 10, 2023

Pauline Borton, 98, of Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her residence.

Pauline was born on April 22, 1925, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Leslie and Martine (Weaver) Alvey. She worked for G.E in Tell City for 10 years, Bremen Foundry for 5 years, Dalton Foundry, and Sun Metal...

Richard Lee Carman

Jun 5, 2023

Dr. Richard Lee “Doc” Carman, 88, of Winona Lake, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Grace Village Healthcare after a brief illness. It was not unexpected as he was in the late stages of a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Richard was born on December 29, 1934, in Fort Wayne, he was the son...