Obituaries
Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Warsaw, Pierceton and Kosciusko County, IN.
Janet B. Hyde
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....
Ricky Allen Skees
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...
Nash A. Brallier
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.
Joy M. Carlson
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...
Ernest Gene Blanton
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...
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...
