Obituaries
Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Warsaw, Pierceton and Kosciusko County, IN.
Barbara L. Farmer
Mar 8, 2025
Barbara L. Farmer, 67, of Pierceton, passed away on Saturday morning March 8, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Barb was born in Warsaw, Indiana on June 11, 1957 to Lloyd D. and Edith (Owens) Minnix. She attended Whitko Jr/Sr High School.
She was very proud of her years doing...
Scott A. Vanosdol
Mar 7, 2025
Today, we mourn the loss of a truly special soul, my brother-in law Scott. He brought joy and love into our lives in ways that words cannot fully express. His unique spirit and resilience taught us all valuable lessons about kindness, patience, and the beauty of life.
Scotty faced challenges that many could not imagine, yet he...
Daniel Lee Lowman
Mar 6, 2025
Following a brief illness, Daniel Lee Lowman, 91 of Winona Lake, Indiana was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Dan was born in Warsaw, Indiana on February 12, 1934, the son of Samuel M. and Thelma F. (Paulus) Lowman.
Dan grew up in...
Marylin L. Harris
Mar 6, 2025
Marylin L. Harris, 89, peacefully passed away surrounded in the love of her family on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Marylin was born on February 4, 1936 in Decatur, Indiana, to Carl and Mabel (Bolinger) Smith. She was the princess of the family with four older brothers and affectionately...
Cody Carson
Mar 5, 2025
Cody E. Carson
June 20, 1992 – March 5, 2025
Cody Carson, 32, tragically passed away in an automobile accident on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana.
Born in Hampton, Virginia on June 20, 1992, Cody was the son of Russell and Sharon (Hafer) Carson. He attended Warsaw...
Nancy Jean Prater
Mar 3, 2025
Nancy Jean Prater passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on April 24, 1962, in Warsaw. Nancy was a beloved
mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Nancy was the cherished daughter of Robie Prater Sr. and Donna J. Prater, who preceded her in death. Nancy developed a...
Shirley J. Sparkman
Mar 2, 2025
Shirley J. Sparkman, 73, passed away peacefully at 7:55 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Mason Health Care in Warsaw.
Born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on January 29, 1952, Shirley was the daughter of Ted Sherman and Nell Douglas (Roberts) Burchett. She graduated high school in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
She would make...
David Caudill
Mar 1, 2025
SERVICE UPDATE: A celebration of life with be from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Walnut Street Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Services will start at 3:15 PM with Pastor Sebrena Cline officiating.
David “Dave” Ellis Caudill, born March 10, 1948, passed away on Saturday, March 1,...
Deb Francis
Feb 26, 2025
Debbie “Deb" Francis, 65, of Claypool Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at her residence.
Deb was born on February 5, 1960, in Warsaw to Harold and Julia Faye (Owens) Francis.
She worked as a Secretary for several years for Stafford.
Deb always enjoyed any involvement with...
Virginia Lee Gast
Feb 25, 2025
Virginia “Lee” Gast, age 82, of Indianapolis and formerly of Lafayette and Warsaw Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2025, at IU Health West Hospital after a recent cancer diagnosis. Lee was born on January 21, 1943, in Goldsboro, NC to Frank Kugler and Helene Person.
She was married to Larry Frauhiger for over...
Debra Vallejo
Feb 25, 2025
Debra Lea Vallejo, a spirited soul and beacon of love, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana, at the age of 65.
Born on December 26, 1959, to the late Don and Icy Mae (Ackley) Morgan, Debra was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
At the heart of her family,...
Patsy Menzie
Feb 25, 2025
Patsy Menzie, 85, of Warsaw Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital.
Patsy was born on September 17, 1939, in Silver Lake, Indiana to Fred and Grace (Bayless) Swope.
On October 1st, 1989, she married her loving husband Cloyce Menzie in Warsaw, Indiana. They shared 30 years of...
Jeffrey Smith
Feb 23, 2025
Jeffrey A. Smith, 65, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jeff was the son of Gregory and Laurie Smith.
He married his childhood sweetheart, Tracy, in North Webster and made this area home. Jeff was a life-
long carpenter prior to...
Judy Bollenbacher
Feb 22, 2025
Judy Bollenbacher, 76, of Pierceton, passed away Saturday February 22, 2025 at her residence in Pierceton, Indiana.
Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels Warsaw, Indiana.
Judy Bollenbacher, 76, passed away in her Pierceton home on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Born in Mobile, Alabama on July 19, 1948, Judy...
Gerald Owens
Feb 22, 2025
Gerald D. “Doug” Owens, 73, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.
Doug was born in Warsaw, Indiana at the old McDonald Hospital on April 21, 1951 to Lindsey and Earcell (Ousley) Owens. He graduated from Silver Lake High School.
He was...
Ronald Mckenzie
Feb 19, 2025
Ronald McKenzie, 64, of Claypool Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his residence.
Ronald was born on December 30, 1960, in Warsaw, Indiana to Jack and Phyllis (Shriver) McKenzie.
Ron worked at Gatke and Bertch Vending in Warsaw. He raced at the Warsaw Speedway and is in their Hall of...
Brian D. Graham
Feb 17, 2025
Brian Graham, age 75 of Warsaw passed away February 17, 2025, in Warsaw.
Born in Warsaw on August 2, 1949, Brian was the son of the late Paul and Helen Cromley Graham. On June 6, 1971, he married Beverly Greiner.
He retired from the US Postal Service after 39...
Jeff Allen Haney
Feb 17, 2025
Jeff A. Haney, 59, passed away on February 17, 2025 in Warsaw. He had been battling health complications and cancer for many years.
Born in Warsaw, Indiana on February 28, 1965 to John E. and Ginko (Noda) Haney. He graduated from Warsaw High School. Jeff drove box trucks primarily and also worked for Harmony Marketing...
Carol Correll
Feb 15, 2025
Carol J Correll, 65, of Akron Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana.
Carol was born in Dora, Alabama, on October 24th, 1959, to Jerry and Josephine Freil.
On November 13, 2002, she married Chris Correll, and together they shared 22 years of marriage. She was a homemaker...
Trece Douglas Blanton
Feb 8, 2025
Tréce Douglas Blanton, 26, was escorted through the halls of Vahala by the warrior Valkyrie on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Tréce was born in Warsaw, Indiana on June 17, 1998 to Douglas Blanton Jr. and Sadie Sarah (McElroy) Crabb. He had autism and got his certificate of completion from Warsaw High School in 2016. He...
