Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

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...

Eunice E. Sloan

Jun 2, 2023

Eunice E. Sloan

November 16, 1930 – June 2, 2023

WARSAW- Eunice E. Sloan, 92, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and hospice at 10:44 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Eunice was born on November 16, 1930 in Grundy, Virginia to Lewis...

Alan D Satterfield

May 30, 2023

Alan D. Satterfield, 60, passed away after a courageous 6-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice in Ft. Wayne.

He was born on December 24, 1962 in Howard County, Indiana to Everette L. and Carolyn R. (Myers) Satterfield. After graduating from high school, Alan would enlist in the U.S. Army...

Sam Dorrough

May 30, 2023

Sam Dorrough, 74, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Resurrection Medical

Center in Chicago, IL.

Sam was born on January 21, 1949, in Slaughter, MS., the son of Harvey Lee Dorrough and Gertrude

Tolliver Dorrough. At a young age, Sam was baptized and was a member...

Benjamin L Taylor

May 30, 2023

Benjamin Lee Taylor, 47, passed away late Tuesday night at his home from a long and difficult battle with depression and alcohol addiction.

He was born on April 16, 1976, to Kenneth and Debbie Allen Taylor, who survive and reside in Pierceton. He married his wife of almost 27 years, Courtney Hutchison, on July 19,...

Barbara J Ellis

May 29, 2023

Barbara J. Ellis

September 8, 1944 – May 29, 2023

MARION, IN- Barbara J. Ellis, 78, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was a loving mother, wife and sister.

She was born in Gloucester, MA on September 8, 1944...

Barbara Jean Skeans

May 21, 2023

Barbara J. Skeans, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 after a 4.5-year battle with cancer. She was a fighter and kept a positive attitude.

Barb was born on March 22, 1953 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Theodore “Ted” and Rebecca N. (Johnson) Skeans. Growing up as the 4th of 10 children, Barb was a...