Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

Erik Lemler

January 12, 1965 – April 20, 2025

Erik Lemler, 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana on January 12, 1965, Erik was the son of Richard Allen Lemler and Catherine Beth (Wiest) LaFollette. He attended...

Apr 14, 2025

Carl Allen May, 61, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at IU Heath University Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Carl was born on March 9th, 1964, to B. June (Snoke) Reece and William A. Geiger, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was then lovingly adopted by William E. May in 1967. On December 10th, 1983,...

Apr 11, 2025

Judith A. Childers, 71, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Arrangements for the family will be private.

Apr 10, 2025

Robert “Bob” Likens, 89, born September 12, 1935, in North Webster, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse, Indiana.

Bob was the son of Cyril “Bus” and Myrtle (Beezley) Likens. In 1953, he married the love of his life, Dixie (Kuhn) Likens. Together they raised four sons and...

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Sue Elliott Priest, 83, known by many as Mama Sue, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 10, 2025, at home in Speedway, Indiana.

Sue was born May 15, 1941, in Hornerville, Missouri, to Herbert and Goldie (Alsup) Thomas and was the youngest of three siblings. Moving to Indiana at a young age, she attended Fulton...

Apr 8, 2025

Becky S. Hyde, 77, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in her South Whitley, Indiana home. She was a very loving Wife, Mom, Grandma and Sister.

Born on June 17, 1947, in Albion, Indiana, Becky was the daughter of William and Rose (Corteville) Eamick. She graduated from Albion High School.

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Apr 7, 2025

Thomas Kirk Wilson, 68, Long Beach, CA, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his partner of 25 years, Stephen Roche, his dog Pico, and his friends. Kirk will always be remembered for his passionate spirit and contributions to the dramatic arts.

Kirk was born...

Apr 3, 2025

Curtis Lee Schacht, 85, of Leesburg, IN passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2025.

Curt was born June 20, 1939 in Woodstock, IL to Karl and Virginia (Pierce) Schacht. He was a graduate of Woodstock Community High School in 1957 and of Northern Illinois University in 1962. He met the love of...

Apr 2, 2025

Paul Stephen Kendrick was born April 15, 1958, in the home of Mrs. Margaret Laird at Ippy, Central African Republic. His missionary parents, Vernard “Ben” and Nina (Brownell) Kendrick raised their son and his siblings in the heart of Africa. Paul attended Garrison Elementary School in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania and Milner Memorial Elementary Boarding School at Kaga-Bondodo in Africa. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Violet M. Hursey Hinkson, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Born on November 26, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, Violet an only child born to Jasper Turner and Alma (Metzer) Flory. She graduated from high school in Kansas. Violet continued her education by taking one year...

Mar 28, 2025

Martha Jo Grubbs Burnau, age 82 of Burns, TN, breathed her last breath here and entered into new life with her Lord on March 28, 2025, at 6:43 p.m. in her home holding her husband Don’s hand surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on February 10, 1943, in Warsaw, Indiana...

Mar 27, 2025

Ralph B. Rigby, 76, passed away on March 27, 2025, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital, in Muncie, Indiana.

He was born on July 21,1948, to the late Robert and DeEtta May Rigby in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He spent his life living in Pierceton for over 30 years before moving to Syracuse...

Mar 23, 2025

Janet B. Hyde, 84, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Janet was born on December 22, 1940, in Warsaw, Indiana to Edward and Freeda (Story) Geller.

On October 30, 1965, she was married to the love of her life and partner in crime, William M....

Mar 21, 2025

Ricky A. “Rick” Skees, 71, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Born in Warsaw, Indiana on May 29, 1953, Rick was the son of John and Betty (Huffman) Skees. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1972.

Truck driving took him all over the states. Rick lived...

Mar 21, 2025

McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, Indiana is currently assisting the family of Nash A. Brallier, 80, who passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Per his wishes cremation will take place.

Mar 19, 2025

Joy Maxine Carlson, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness.

Born on a farm on April 24, 1929 in Brookston, Indiana, she was the daughter of Russell and Edna Morehouse. She graduated from Brookston High School and then completed her nursing degree at Home...

Mar 15, 2025

E. Gene Blanton passed away on March 15, 2025, in Claypool, Indiana. He was born on January 25, 1944, in Jennys Creek, Leander, Kentucky, to the late Estill and Dorothy (Caudill) Blanton.

At the age of 15 he came to Warsaw from Kentucky. On October 3, 1962, he married the love of his life Mary...

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...

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...

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...