Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

Oct 28, 2022

Infant Sierra Kay Horn, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sierra is survived by her parents Drew A. Horn and Ashley Busenburg; paternal grandparents Paula Wood and Andy Horn, maternal grandparents Lori Busenburg and Troy Busenburg, paternal great grandparents Patricia Freeman, Chuck Freeman, Linda Wolfe,...

Oct 25, 2022

Richard H. McCleary, 81, of Warsaw, died Tuesday October 25, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

He was born in Warsaw on August 27, 1941, the son of (the late) Virgil and Lucille McCleary. He spent a lifetime of community involvement with the Cub Scouts including hosting Cub Scout Day Camp for 46 years and being...

Oct 24, 2022

Linda Swoverland, 78, of Warsaw, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 24, 2022 in her residence.

Linda was born on April 16, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana the daughter of Austin and Mary (Fruit) Hull. She was united in marriage to Jon Swoverland on December 1, 1963 in Warsaw.

She...

Oct 22, 2022

Patricia A. Trump, 61, of Pierceton, died Saturday October 22, 2022. Patty was born October 18, 1961 in Wyandotte MI, the daughter of (the late) Emmitt and Lois (Ousley) Trump.

She was a homemaker who formerly worked in the RV industry and enjoyed arts & crafts, crochet and diamond painting. Patty was devoted to her...

Oct 20, 2022

Ruth Carolyn (Robinson) Shenefield, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born in Warsaw on November 24,1930, the youngest of six children born to Herbert and Ruth (Bolinger) Robinson.

Ruth graduated from Warsaw High School, Manchester College and the University of St. Francis. She married “the love of her life”, Vere...

Oct 18, 2022

Kevin Lee Boggs, 66, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday October 18, 2022. He was born in Warsaw on March 30, 1956, the son of Harry and Joyce (Taylor) Boggs.

Kevin graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of ’74. He had retired as an Expediter at RR Donnelley & Sons. Kevin was an avid...

Oct 16, 2022

Dennis Lee Hover 81, died Sunday October 16, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Dennis was born March 31, 1941 in Warsaw, Indiana to Fred and Dorothy (Woodling) Hover. Dennis greatly disliked the Indiana winters and would spend time in Florida each year. He was an avid golfer and self proclaimed “not very good at it”...

Oct 14, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Wulliman passed away October 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on September 20, 1936, in Berne, Indiana the son of Orten and Ruth Rohrer Wulliman. Moving to Winona Lake at the age of 4, he was a 1954 graduate of Warsaw High School and served in the...

Oct 12, 2022

Patricia Majewski, 84, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

Patricia was born on August 2, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Sigmund and Frances (Marciniak) Machala. She was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Majewski on September 28, 1957 in Chicago who proceeded...

Oct 11, 2022

Myracle Jade Manns, age 7, of Argos, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home.

Myracle was born on August 18, 2015 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Melissa Wirsing and Matthew Manns.

She was known to be the sweetest girl and her hearts desire was to be a...

Oct 10, 2022

Janet L. Murphy, 65, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Janet was born on April 9, 1957, in Warsaw, Indiana the daughter of Ivan and Glenna (Witmer) Werstler. She was united in marriage to Michael L. Murphy on January 15, 1977, in Warsaw who...

Oct 8, 2022

Scott Sleighter, 97, of Pierceton, died Saturday October 8, 2022 at Mason Health Care.

Scott was born in Warsaw on September 13, 1925, the son of (the late) Moody and Lillian (Bowen) Sleighter. He graduated from Pierceton High School with the Class of ’44 and on August 29, 1948, Scott married Norma Jean Sleighter, who...

Oct 8, 2022

M. Joan Clark, 82, of Warsaw, died Saturday October 8, 2022 at Lake City Place.

Joan was born in Warsaw on May 19, 1940, the youngest of 10 children born to (the late) Elman and Cora (Sponseller) Zentz. She graduated from Etna Green High School with the Class of ’58 and on January 2, 1965,...

Oct 7, 2022

Larry Douglas “Doug” Ousley, 71, of Pierceton, died Friday October 7, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City.

Doug was born June 17, 1951 in Prestonsburg KY, the son of (the late) George W. and Julie (Owsley) Ousley. He graduated from High School in Prestonsburg and on October 16, 1971, Doug married Rebecca (Kemery) Ousley....

Oct 5, 2022

Nicholas A. Smith, 70, of Pierceton, died Wednesday October 5, 2022. Nick was born in Warsaw on October 30, 1951, the son of (the late) Wilbur and Anna Mae (Duncan) Smith.

He graduated from Pierceton High School with the Class of ’70. Nick loved the time he spent with his family & friends, cherished his...

Oct 3, 2022

Scott Michael Brown, 51 of Warsaw, sailed into the West (a reference to The Lord of the Rings) on Monday October 3, 2022. Scott was born September 27, 1971 to Toni Bullers (Shafer) and Michael Brown.

Scott is survived by his daughter Bailey Brown of Fort Wayne; his father, Michael (Cheryl) Brown of Warsaw; sister,...

Oct 3, 2022

Delmar Estep, Sr, 69, of Mentone, died Monday October 3, 2022. He was born on December 5, 1952 in Matewan WV, the son of (the late) James and Alta (Blankenship) Estep. On July 3, 1971, Delmar married Mary (Wadkins) Estep in Warsaw. He retired from Superior Wood Products after 30 years with the company. Delmar loved the time he...

Oct 2, 2022

Joe L. Harris, age 97, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, Indiana.

Joe was born on September 30, 1925 in Rushsylvania, Ohio the son of C. Lloyd and Bonnie (Hartsell) Harris. He was united in marriage to Patricia “JoAn” Liston on January 1, 1947.

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Sep 30, 2022

Don Evans Runyan, 84, of Warsaw, died Friday September 30, 2022 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

He was born in Indianapolis on June 16, 1938, the son of (the late) George and Ruth (Williams) Runyan. Don served in the US Army Reserves. On June 25, 1961, he married Valerie (Grove) Runyan in Indianapolis. Don retired from...

Sep 30, 2022

Rebecca M. “Becky” Krotke, 81, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, Indiana.

Becky was born November 9, 1940 in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky the daughter of Richard and Aggie (Poe) Gibson. She was united in marriage to Gary Krotke on December 14, 1974 in Richvalley, Indiana....