Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

Fern M. Hartman

Aug 28, 2024

Fern Mildred Hartman, 102, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August

28,2024 of natural causes at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, IN, where

she had been living and cared for since 2016. Fern was born one of 7 children to

Joseph K. and Oma (Breden) Myers on September 7, 1921, in Elkhart,...

Laura Gillis

Aug 27, 2024

Laura J. Gillis, 64, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and an aunt.

Laura was born on July 10, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Barbara (Gehling) Ludwig. She was united in holy matrimony to Matthew Gillis...

Caroll Laney

Aug 26, 2024

Caroll JoAnn Laney, born February 15, 1931 in Winona Lake to Cloice and Cleo (Parker) Clay, passed away on August 26, 2024. She married Floyd Laney on July 1, 1950. She is preceded in death by her husband, both parents, her sister Delores Ginther, her brothers Marvin and Bill Clay and granddaughter Jessica Kocher.

She...

Jo Ellen "Jody" Wiley

Aug 24, 2024

Jo Ellen “Jody” Biltz Wiley, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center.

Jody was born in Warsaw, Indiana on April 30, 1934 to David and Theta (Lansbury) Lear.

In Fort Wayne, Indiana in February of 2007, Jody married Richard T. Wiley.

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Mike Dewitt

Aug 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael John DeWitt, a man of boundless ambition, thrill seeker, and a heart full of love. Born on April 14, 1967, Mike lived a life that was a testament to the power of determination, vision, and an unbreakable spirit.

From a young age, Mike...

David Michael Cook

Aug 19, 2024

David M. Cook, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

David was born in October 27, 1942 in Warsaw, Indiana to Forrest and Jacquelyn (McCallister) Cook. He graduated from Leesburg High School with the class of 1961.

He served in the U.S. Navy...

Michael Green

Aug 15, 2024

*SERVICE UPDATE* Celebration of Michael’s life will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Pierceton American Legion Post 258, doors will open at 2:00 PM with military honors at 3:00 PM followed by a gathering of friends and family.

Michael Green, 67, of South Whitley, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024...

Beth "Elaine" Warren

Aug 13, 2024

Beth “Elaine” Warren, 71, peacefully passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw. Prior to her short stay, she was living in her home.

Elaine was born in Warsaw, Indiana on September 14, 1952 to James and Illa (Wilson) Outcelt. She graduated with the class of 1970...

Joan E Majewski

Aug 12, 2024

Joan E. Majewski, 79, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Joan was born on December 8, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Andrew “Anthony” and Petronella (Antoniak) Majewski.

She was a graduate of St Procopius and continued on to cosmetology school at Vogue...

Sherri Lynn Jarrell

Aug 3, 2024

Sherri Lynn Jarrell-Baker, 57, of Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:38 AM after fighting 11 long years with a kidney disease.

Sherri was born on March 8, 1967 in Columbia City to Bill and Onda “Okie” (Stephens) Baker.

Sherri worked hard to provide for her boys, always...

Oris Newsome

Aug 3, 2024

Oris M. Newsome, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor. Prior to her short stay, she lived in her home in Claypool.

Oris was born in Drift, Kentucky on June 12, 1939 to James and Elvy (Younts) Hull.

She married Noah Newsome on July 18, 1955....

Rhonda K. Utter

Aug 2, 2024

Rhonda K. Heeter-Utter, 63, of Rochester, passed away on Friday August 2, 2024 at her sons home surrounded by her family.

Rhonda was born on January 13, 1961 in Warsaw to Ronald and Myrtle (Tackett) Heeter.

She was united in marriage on January 25, 1990 to Robert Utter. She spent her...

Marvin Lawrence Dunn

Jul 26, 2024

Marvin L. “Bud” Dunn, 50, passed away with the love of his family around him at 4:37 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Bud was born on August 4, 1973 in Peru, Indiana. He was a truck driver and a mechanic for many years before having to...

Loretta Blackburn

Jul 25, 2024

Loretta Blackburn “The Legend”, 84, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, on May 23, 1940, Loretta was the daughter of Kennel and Hattie (Kraft) Powers.

On August 19, 1958 in Prestonsburg, Loretta married Walter Blackburn and then made Warsaw, Indiana their home in...

Barbara Flo Keim

Jul 16, 2024

Barbara F. Keim, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.

Lifetime Warsaw resident, Barbara was born on October 7, 1941 to Harry Edward and Elizabeth Addie (Fairbanks) Warren.

She worked for R.R. Donnelley & Sons for 30 years until her retirement.

Barbara...

Douglas E Neville

Jul 15, 2024

A devoted father, brother, uncle, employee and friend passed away on July 15th at the age of 72 in Warsaw, IN. Doug was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Edward and Marjorie Neville. His life was filled with people, including his son, Eric Neville of Franklin, IN, his siblings. Lori Neville of Warsaw and Rick (Janet) Neville from Eden...

Dorothy M. Chrisenberry

Jul 12, 2024

Dorothy M. Chrisenberry, 91, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Grace Village Nursing Home in Winona Lake, Indiana.

Dorothy was born on January 1, 1933 in Tiosa, Indiana in Fulton County. She was the daughter of Harold and Ellen (Hartle) Oler.

She was united in marriage...

Sharon M. Carpenter

Jul 12, 2024

Sharon M. Carpenter, 79, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York on July 15, 1944, Sharon was daughter of Stafford and Mable (Burtwell) Lampman. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School in New York.

She was a...

Lillian Bradley

Jul 10, 2024

Lillian P. “Pip” Bradley, 59, passed away suddenly after a long battle with health conditions on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Pip was born on August 22, 1964 in Baxter, Tennessee the youngest child of Mamie June (Blair) Fields. The family would move to the area and she...

Nancy E Dalton

Jul 7, 2024

Nancy E. Dalton, 88, Warsaw, was called away unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. Nancy lived a life full of passion and enthusiasm. She was known for her beaming smile, warm positive character, colorfully stylish outfits, and love of her family and friends.

She was born in Etna Green, Indiana on December...