Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

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...

Jun 26, 2024

Larry Raber, 85, peacefully passed away in his home filled with his loving family on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Larry was born on July 25, 1938 in Kokomo, Indiana to Louis Benjamin and Bessie Mae (Franklin) Raber. He graduated from Kokomo High School with the class of 1956 and went on to get his Associate...

Jun 24, 2024

William R. “Butch” Mitchell, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.

Bill was born in Peru, Indiana to Raymond H. and Lelia F. (Ireland) Mitchell. He attended Central High School in North Manchester. But sought opportunities elsewhere and moved from high school with goals in mind. Bill was drafted...

Jun 20, 2024

Juanita Beeler, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana.

Juanita was born October 23, 1934 in Palestine, Indiana. The daughter of Dale & Louise (Egan) Secor. She was united in marriage to Harold Beeler on June 9, 1961 in Warsaw, Indiana.

Juanita was a lifetime...

Jun 16, 2024

Thomas B. Maze, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Thomas was born April 10,1941 in Warsaw, Indiana the son of Ned and Connie (Blaine) Maze. He was united in marriage to Sara Ann (Teeple) Maze on February 4,1976 in Warsaw, Indiana

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Jun 15, 2024

Jack McKenzie, 84 of Warsaw passed away Saturday June 15, 2024 at 2:52 a.m. in his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 21, 1939 in Floyd County, Ky to Joe and Maude (Miller) McKenzie.

He was united in marriage to Phyllis Rhue Shriver on January 4, 1957. Phyllis passed...

Jun 15, 2024

Rick Allen Simison, 72, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

Rick was born on August 22, 1951 in Warsaw, Indiana to Jack and Mildred (Renier) Simison. He graduated from Warsaw High School.

Since 7th grade, Rick had his...

Jun 14, 2024

Glenda Michael, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, June 14, 2024 in her home.

Glenda was born on October 10, 1966 in Warsaw, Indiana to Lester and Geraldine (Zorn) Bays. She graduated from Whitko Community Schools.

On June 20, 2003 in Pierceton, Glenda married...

Jun 12, 2024

Charles “Derick” Sanders, 35, of Claypool passed away in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Derick was born on May 7, 1989 in Plymouth, Indiana to James “Alan” Sanders and Teresa (Miller) Cantrell. He attended Plymouth Schools and later in life got his GED.

On January 27, 2021 in...