Obituaries
Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Warsaw, Pierceton and Kosciusko County, IN.
Betty J. Collins
Jan 23, 2021
In the early hours of January 23, 2021, Betty Collins, age 65 of Prestonsburg Kentucky, formerly of Claypool; surrounded by family was embraced into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Betty was born June 13, 1955 to Allen and Polly (Rose) Prater in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Charles “Rick” Collins on September 5, 1969...
Adgie Hall
Jan 23, 2021
Adgie Hall, age 86, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 8:08 PM in Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. Adgie was born January 1, 1935 in Magoffin, Kentucky to John “Long” and Aulda (Wireman) Shepherd. She was united in marriage to Billie Hall in Silver Lake, Indiana. Adgie was born and raised in Kentucky moving to...
Leslie Ann Valentine
Jan 21, 2021
Leslie Ann Valentine, age 60, of Warsaw, Indiana, formerly of Pierceton passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:47 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Leslie was born August 14, 1960 in Warsaw, Indiana to Leroy E and Arlene (Carper) Valentine. Leslie was a 1980 graduate of Whitko High School. She was previously employed at Christine’s Flowers and...
Richard E. Nancy Hays
Jan 20, 2021
Richard E. Hays, age 87, of Warsaw, passed away on January 20, 2021 in Miller’s Merry Manor. Richard was born May 26, 1933 in Joplin, Mo. He was united in marriage to Nancy (Martin) Hays in 1957. Nancy Hays, age 81, passed away on November 20, 2020, also in Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born November 8, 1938 in...
David K. Williams
Jan 20, 2021
David K. Williams, age 83, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 4:58 a.m. in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. David was born December 8, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Lewis R. and Stephanie (Palubinski) Williams. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, moving to the area at age one in 1938. He was a...
Alice Fern Menzie
Jan 16, 2021
Alice Fern Menzie, age 90, of Winona Lake, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 5:40 a.m. in Grace Village Retirement Community. Alice was born October 13, 1930 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Phillip and Carrie (Heir) Emen. She was united in marriage to Lester “Bud” Menzie on May 15, 1959 in Olympia, Washington who passed away...
Jerry Robert Hyde Sr
Jan 15, 2021
Jerry Robert Hyde SR, age 76, of North Webster, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 1:30 PM in his residence. Jerry was born October 6, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana to Bert Edward and Martha (Burgess) Hyde. He was united in marriage to Edith (Ditton) Hyde on April 11, 1964 in Warsaw, Indiana who passed away on...
Dennis Ray Zartman
Jan 13, 2021
Dennis Ray Zartman, age 76, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:10 PM his residence. Dennis was born July 28, 1944 to Lawrence T. and Ruth (Decker) Zartman. He was united in marriage to Vera Louise (Farmer) Zartman on October 27, 1991 in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Mentone High School and continued his...
Stephen D. Orr
Jan 12, 2021
Stephen D. Orr, age 71, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 5:23 p.m. in his residence. Stephen was born June 28, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana to Herbert “Red” and Donna (Cole) Orr. He was united in marriage to Pamela (Gentis) Hanni on March 24, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a 1967 graduate...
Vada M. Whitaker
Jan 10, 2021
Vada M. Whitaker, age 87, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 3:15 AM in Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne. Vada was born August 7, 1933 in Floyd Co. Kentucky to Joe and Maudie (Miller) McKenzie. She was united in marriage to Wayne Whitaker on March 6, 1961 in Michigan who passed away on April 24,...
Vernon “Vern” Charles Gotschall
Jan 9, 2021
Vernon “Vern” Charles Gotschall’s soul passed peacefully to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Vernon was born at home in La Porte, Indiana on July 15, 1925 to Charles and Hilda Gotschall. An only child, he attended St. John’s Lutheran School in La Porte and enjoyed youthful activities like riding his bike, building model...
Lidiya Jefferson
Jan 9, 2021
Lidiya Jefferson, age 67, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM in her residence.. Lidiya was born May 12, 1953 in Chernoiv, Ukraine to Nikolay and Anna (Lvanovna) Krievnko. She was united in marriage to Mike Jefferson of Pierceton, Indiana Lidiya is survived by husband, Mike Jefferson, Pierceton; sons, Shane Jefferson, Shawn Jefferson;...
A. Rollin “Red” Knouff
Jan 7, 2021
Alva Rollin ‘Red’ Knouff, 97 of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 2:15pm at his home. Rollin was born on May 10, 1923 to Howard and Ora (Grimes) Knouff. On October 10, 1941 he was united in marriage to Inabelle Krumanaker who passed away on February 1, 2015. During his childhood and high school years his...
Jearlean Hyden
Jan 5, 2021
Jearlean Hyden, age 79, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 1:10 AM. Jearlean was born on June 12, 1941 to Jimmy and Lola (Miller) Owens in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Paul Harris on July 5, 1958 who preceded her in death in 1998. She married Floyd...
Roger L. Bower
Jan 4, 2021
Roger L. Bower, age 88, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:32 PM in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana. Roger was born June 01, 1932 in Plymouth, Indiana to Brook and Pearl (Seybold) Bower. He was united in marriage to Jane Ann (Schipper) Bower on December 20, 1959 in Plymouth, Indiana who...
Norman V. Elsworth Iii
Jan 3, 2021
Norman V. Elsworth III, age 51, of Bremen, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 1:40 Am at home. Norman was born November 22, 1969 in Parsons, Kansas to Norman Vincent Elsworth Jr. and Sherel (Smith) Martini. His places of residency include, Bremen, Syracuse and Mannford, Oklahoma. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, fixing cars, and karaoke. Norman...
David J. Felton
Jan 3, 2021
David J. Felton, age 62, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 11:31 PM in his residence. David was born on May 16, 1958 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Robert E. and Mary Gene (Lacey) Felton. He was united in marriage to Karon S. Kennedy on May 12, 1984 in Auburn, Indiana. He graduated...
Arthur C. Marose
Jan 3, 2021
Arthur C. Marose, age 89, a long time Warsaw businessman, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 5:00 AM at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana from his 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Art was born on February 21, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana and was the only child of Stanley Marosz and Clara Rozwarski Marosz. On...
Rose Marie Wright
Jan 2, 2021
Rose Marie Wright, age 85, of Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:08 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by her family and friends. Rose was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 27, 1936 to Jesse and Louise (Kelly) Barnett. She spent the majority of her childhood growing up in Southern Indiana. She...
Elbert John Russell
Dec 29, 2020
Elbert John Russell, 75, family man, jokester, lover of classic cars, and slot machine enthusiast passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. Elbert was born on November 24, 1945 in Wolf Lake, Indiana to Roy M. and Erma (Archer) Russell. He was united in marriage to Janice Stockberger on June 17, 1972 in Pierceton, Indiana. Elbert enjoyed spending his...
