Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 6, 2025

Lonnie E. Flory, 89, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday evening, February 6, 2025.

Lonnie was born in Warsaw, Indiana on February 4, 1936 to Lloyd and Bertha Mae (Wynn) “Nonnie” Fletcher. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1954. Shortly after high school she began working for Dytronics in...

Jan 31, 2025

Joseph Eugene Bencze Sr., 68, of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his residence.

Joe was born on August 1, 1956 in Portage, IN to Joseph and Carol Jane (Brown) Bencze.

He was the owner and operator for USA Muffler in Warsaw for over 30 years. Joe enjoyed going to...

Jan 29, 2025

Wayne A. Wroe, 66, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Wayne was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 20, 1958 to Alston and Doris (Miller) Wroe. They were raised in the Nazarene Church in Williamston, Michigan. After high school, Wayne worked at the local...