Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 6, 2024

Lois H. Beck, 98, Warsaw peacefully passed away at home with her family on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Lois lived a remarkable life filled with love, dedication and service. Married in 1949, she was the loving and devoted wife of Dr. Joseph Beck. He preceded her in death in 1962. Lois will be lovingly remembered and honored...

Jul 5, 2024

Betty M. Leek, 98,of Warsaw passed away Friday July 5 at her daughter’s home.

She was born on January 28, 1926, to John Russell and Lena (Reed) Rose in Warsaw.

She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw.

She retired from Milnot and Associated Milk Products in 1987. She was...

Jul 3, 2024

Phillip Brown, 82 of Warsaw passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 1, 1941, to the late Carl and Evelyn (Killian) Brown in Columbia City.

He graduated from Holmes Liberty High School in Bucyrus, Ohio.

In 1962 he...

Jul 1, 2024

Bogey, the beloved St. Bernard of the Hartman Family was peacefully laid to rest surrounded by his family of Monday July 1, 2024.

His exact age is unknown. He was rescued from a shelter in 2018 and immediately became a part of the Hartman household. He loved to take car rides and was on a first name...

Jul 1, 2024

Phyllis Lee Niswender, 90, of Winona Lake, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Grace Village Nursing Home.

Phyllis was born to Clifford and Ann Latham on October 4, 1933 in Cory, Indiana. On June 2, 1956 she married Ivan Niswender at a Methodist Church in Cory, Indiana.

She...

Jul 1, 2024

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, Indiana is currently assisting the family of Ty Allen Zeigler, 61, who passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Arrangements are pending.

Jun 30, 2024

Lonnie R. Orr, 75, passed away with his family by his side Sunday morning, June 30, 2024.

Lonnie was born in Hagar Township, Michigan on December 4, 1948 to William and Nadine (Wallace) Orr.

In Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 11, 1967, Lonnie married Phyllis M. Coffelt.

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Jun 30, 2024

Terrance S. “Terry” Ashburn, Pierceton, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on April 26,1944, in Alameda, California, Terry grew up to serve his country and community with distinction and dedication.

A proud veteran, Terry enlisted in the United States Army, achieving the rank of SP5...

Jun 29, 2024

Leland H. “Lee” Hartle, 88, passed away unexpectedly in his Warsaw home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Lee was born in Fulton County, Indiana on October 31, 1935 to Charles L. and Clara (Kepher) Hartle. He graduated from Aubbeenaubbee Township High School in Leiters Ford with the class of 1953.

One...

Jun 29, 2024

Carl Click, 84 of Warsaw IN passed away June 29, 2024. Carl was born in Prestonsburg, KY on May 12, 1940 to Ray and Pinia Click. Carl moved to Warsaw IN in 1961 where he lived for 63 years. On February 14, 1961 he married Frankie Frasure. Carl and Frankie had 2 children Sharon Click Plank (Nick) and Michael...

Jun 28, 2024

Larry L. Plummer Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Larry was born on February 26, 1936 to Harvey and Nancy (Gause) Plummer in Larwill, Indiana. He graduated from Larwill High School in 1954.

On September 18, 1954, Larry married Dorothy Jane...

Jun 26, 2024

Rolland Shepherd, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Rolland was born on December 15, 1945, in David, Kentucky to Robie and Sadie (Helton) Shepherd. His family moved to Kosciusko County, where Roland would grow up and make a home for himself.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967...