Obituaries
Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Warsaw, Pierceton and Kosciusko County, IN.
Austyn Jakiah McDaniel
Sep 12, 2025
Austyn Jakiah McDaniel, 24, of Claypool, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2025.
A celebration of Austyn’s life with be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025 at First Free Will Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, 58 W 700 S, Claypool, IN.
Austyn was born on January 8, 2001 to his loving parents, Arron McDaniel and Karen (Prater) Sanders in...
Ronald R. Baumgardner
Sep 30, 2025
Ronald R. Baumgardner
March 2, 1938 – September 30, 2025
Ronald R. Baumgardner, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester, Indiana.
Born in Lima, Ohio on March 2, 1938, Ron was the son of Merle E. and Elsie (Werner). He attended Lima Central Junior High and graduated with the class of 1959 from Lima Senior...
Gloria J. Miller
Oct 2, 2025
Gloria J. Miller, 83, resident of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a longtime resident of Pierceton, Indiana.
Born in Nappanee, Indiana on August 14, 1942, Gloria was the daughter of Robert Miller and Esther (Huff) Roth.
She worked as an accountant for 35 years and was a nurse for 20...
Dale Bolinger
Sep 26, 2025
Dale William “Termite” Bolinger
December 21, 1955 – September 26, 2025
Dale William “Termite” Bolinger 69, died Friday, September 26, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
Dale was born on December 21, 1955 in Warsaw, to Ethel (Sensibaugh) Bolinger and John Bolinger. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County where he attended Mentone High School. Dale worked at Explorer Van as...
Diane Kay Jones
Sep 21, 2025
Diane (Helvey) Jones, 68, of Warsaw, IN, passed away on September 21, 2025.
Diane was born on April 29, 1957 in Warsaw, Indiana to Jack and M. Elaine (Long) Helvey. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1975.
Diane worked at various places including Harvey’s Mart, LM Berry, and Times Union; retiring from DePuy Synthes with 24 years of service.
Diane was...
Lorraine G. Matson
Sep 20, 2025
Lorraine G. Matson, 95, passed away peacefully under the care of her family and hospice on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in her daughter’s home in Warsaw. She gets to spend her 96th birthday in heaven with her husband whom she has missed dearly.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 22, 1929, Lorraine was the daughter of Elmer and Gladys (Schlutz) Dorris....
Stacy Lacey
Sep 18, 2025
Stacy Lacey, the beloved cat of Jackson Stoup, has gone to be with Jesus today, September 18, 2025.
Jackson was the proud owner of Stacy, his white domestic short haired cat. He chose her as a feline friend on July 30, 2021. She was named after his twin sisters, Stacy and Lacey Nifong.
When Jackson was having a tough time...
James "Jim" Lee Sechrist
Sep 15, 2025
James "Jim" Lee Sechrist
June 3, 1948 - September 15, 2025
James Lee "Jim" Sechrist, 77, of Salem, Indiana, met his Lord and Savior, on September 15, 2025 at Robley Rex VAMC in Louisville, KY.
Jim was born on June 3, 1948, in Warsaw, Indiana the son of Lamarr and Evelyn Sechrist.
He married Helen A. Welborn on November 10, 1968 and they would...
Lester Conley
Sep 15, 2025
Lester Conley, age 76, went into the arms of his Savior on September 15, 2025, surrounded by family.
Lester was born to Robie and Myrtle Conley on July 31, 1949, in Oil Springs, Kentucky. On June 28, 1969, he married the love of his life Angel Lee Wright in Warsaw, Indiana. They shared 56 years together.
Lester worked 47 and a half...
Benjamin M. Crump
Sep 15, 2025
Benjamin “Mark” Crump, a beloved husband, father, and papaw, unexpectedly departed this life on September 15, 2025 to meet his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and faith.
Ben was known as a hardworking man and a devoted provider. He took pride in caring for his family, ensuring they always felt secure and supported. As a husband,...
K. Fredrick Hathaway
Sep 14, 2025
K. Fredrick Hathaway, 89, peacefully passed away at home with his family’s love surrounding him on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025.
Born in Warsaw, Indiana on April 11, 1936, Fred was the son of William S. and Virginia (Kinsey) Hathaway Bennett. He played basketball and would serve as the class president his senior year at Pierceton High School.
On June 13, 1955,...
LaVaine G. Sebo
Sep 11, 2025
LaVaine G. Sebo, 87 of Carmel, IN formerly of Warsaw, IN, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home. LaVaine was born in Kasson Village, MN to the late Gunder and Ella Moen. She worked in the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office as an assistant and secretary to the prosecuting attorney before retiring.
LaVaine was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal...
Raymond L Bledsoe
Sep 9, 2025
Raymond L. Bledsoe, 78, peacefully passed away on September 9, 2025, at his residence in Claypool, Indiana. Raymond was born on November 21, 1946, in Burlington, Washington, to his loving parents, Marvin and Evelyn (Brevik) Bledsoe.
Raymond graduated from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, Indiana, where he laid the foundation for a life characterized by hard work and dedication. Following graduation,...
Daniel W. Lackey
Aug 30, 2025
Daniel W. Lackey, 65 of Claypool went to our Lord and Savior on Saturday August 30, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne. He was born on February 6, 1960 to Robert W. and Norma Lou (Freeman) Lackey in Warsaw.
Dan was united in marriage to Deborah Boggs on September 7, 1985 in Statesville, Nc. They would have been married for 40...
David F. Larrew
Aug 28, 2025
David F. Larrew, 92, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 at Millers Marry Manor in Warsaw.
Born in Etna, Indiana on October 29, 1932, David was the son of Melvin and Pearl (Bowers) Larrew. He attended Warsaw High School.
David was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. He served in in the 809 Engineer Aviation Battalion during the Korean War,...
Carolyn L. Williamson (Little)
Aug 27, 2025
Carolyn L. Williamson was born on April 25, 1947 to her loving parents William and Earlene (Heagy) Little.
Carolyn began her career as a teller in the banking industry, where her warm smile brightened the days of many customers. Later, her heart led her to become a vet tech in Silver Lake Small Animal Veterinary Clinic in Silver Lake, Indiana, a...
Nondas Lynn Joyner
Aug 26, 2025
Nondas Lynn Joyner, 89, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025.
Born on March 7, 1936, to Clarence B. and Amy (Goshert) Heitman, Nondas's life was a testament to family values and unwavering generosity.
She was a graduate of Warsaw High School in 1954 and from there continued her education and graduated from the International Business School of Fort Wayne....
Lucille M Weirick
Aug 24, 2025
Lucille M. Weirick, 88, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday August 24, 2025, at Millers Merry Manor Warsaw, Indiana.
Lucille M. Weirick was born on August 18, 1937, to her loving parents Harold and Ora (Unknown) Dirck in Warsaw, Indiana.
Growing up in Warsaw, Lucy met her love and best friend, Richard Weirick. They wed on May 25, 1957, in Columbia City Indiana....
Nicoletta E. Deck
Aug 23, 2025
Nicoletta “Nikki” E. Deck, 77, Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Nikki was born in Summitville, Indiana to her loving parents Vincent and Emily (Pierson) McGlynn on May 29, 1948. Nikki was the youngest of 7 siblings, who have preceded her in death. She found her love...
Earl James Allen Sr.
Aug 22, 2025
Earl James Allen Sr., 81, of Winter Haven Florida and Warsaw, Indiana died at 9:53 p.m. on August 22, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Auburndale, Florida after a long illness. He was born June 19, 1944, in Warsaw, Indiana to Grover C. and Sarah E. England Allen.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at McHatton-Sadler...
