Warsaw, IN. Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Alan L Heeter, age 77, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away on December 6, 2024 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born on June 23, 1947 the son of Ralph and Edith (Basicker) Heeter in Wabash, Indiana.

Alan served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and Retired from Zimmer, Inc. ...

Nov 18, 2024

Christopher Lee Rinehart, age 44, of North Webster, Indiana passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident that took place on November 18, 2024 in Pierceton, Indiana. He was born on July 2, 1980, the son of Michael D. and Vicky L. (Heath) Rinehart in Lafayette, Indiana.

He is survived by his father, Michael D....

Aug 12, 2024

Kathy Snell, 69, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on August 12, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Kathy was born on May 10, 1955, in Muncie, Indiana, to Morris Davidson and Dorothy Stanley. She married Paul R. Snell.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Paul Snell of Warsaw, Indiana; son, Freddie...

Aug 3, 2024

Philip "Grant" Magner III, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, in Leesburg, Indiana. Born on May 29, 1947, in West Lafayette, Indiana, Grant lived a life full of dedication to his family, work, and community. A proud alumnus of Purdue University, Grant graduated from Marian High School and then Purdue University Ag School. His loyalty to...

Jul 21, 2024

Betty Louise Cumberland, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away July 21, 2024 at the Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana.

She was born on February 25, 1932 to Clarence Thomas Moore and Mildred Marie Grimes Moore in Lubeck, West Virginia.

She was formerly married to Robert Mason Sayre in Parkersburg, WV.  In 1997, she...

Jun 27, 2024

Trent R. Furnivall, 35, of Elkhart, formerly of Etna Green, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the age of 35. He was born July 22, 1988, Warsaw, IN. Son of parents Brenda (Neher) Blacklaw and Troy Furnivall. He graduated from Triton High School, 2007.

Growing up Trent loved sports and hanging out with friends and...

May 31, 2024

Gary Lee Harlan, 72, of Wabash passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at home. He was born on May 23, 1952 to Bedford and Essie (Banks) Harlan in Wabash. Gary married Debbie Culver on May 28, 1985 in Clintwood, VA; she preceded him on July 14, 2008.

Gary worked for Wabash Alloys for over 25 years. In...

May 30, 2024

Gregory S. Guthrie, 54, of Warsaw passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1969 in Kearney, NE to Ronald and Colleen (Grant) Guthrie. Gregory married Crystal Guthrie on June 17, 2020, she survives. Passionate, devoted, and hardworking: Gregory’s best qualities led him to succeed at whatever he did. He graduated from Iowa City...

May 23, 2024

Robin Suzanne Lambert, 60, of Warsaw passed away on May 23, 2024 at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on December 11, 1963 in Wabash County to Ted and Louise (Monce) Lambert. She was raised in Wabash County and graduated from Manchester High School. Robin lived and worked in Wabash County and Kosciusko County all her adult...

May 17, 2024

Michael J. “Road Kill” Sleighter, age 72, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away on May 17, 2024 at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on June 15, 1951 the son Scott and Norma Jean (Laughlin) Sleighter.

He is survived by a son, Michael S. (Virginia) Sleighter; granddaughters, Marcy Sleighter and Lilly Sleighter; grandson, Bryson (Katie)...

May 10, 2024

Mark “Dee” Nuell, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 10, 2024.

He was surrounded by his long term and loving companion, Deb Halfacre and his caring and loving neighbors Paul Finley and L. Dave Turner, Warsaw, Indiana.

Mark was born on January 29, 1948 in Warsaw, Indiana.

In keeping...

May 2, 2024

Perry Huffman, age 60, of Nappanee, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 3:19 am at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on  April 11, 1964 the son of Harold  Huffman and Carol Young.

He is survived by four siblings,  Pamela (husband David) Culp of Nappanee, Penny Huffman of Nappanee, Patty (husband Paul) Walter of...

Mar 22, 2024

Michael Robert Van Ness, age 86, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on July 29, 1937 the son of Elmer Gilbert and Leila (Scott) Van Ness in Burbank, California.

Michael grew up in California and lived an incredibly full life. He raced...

Jan 22, 2024

Janice Kay Unruh, age 69, of Bourbon, Indiana, passed away on January 22, 2024 at 9:14 am. She was born on April 22, 1954 the daughter of  William V. and Floreine (Mapes) G. Bowyer in Logansport, IN.   On October 31, 2024, she married John Unruh.

Janice was a homemaker and enjoyed her house plants, gardening, riding Harley’s...

Nov 6, 2023

With sadness we announce the passing of Burdette “Pud” Main of Bremen. Pud went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023. He passed peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

Pud was born on January 14, 1943, the only child of Marlin and Betty Rose (Kettinger) Main.

Pud shared his life...

Sep 11, 2023

Thomas E. Roberts Jr., 64, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at home. He was born on July 5, 1959 the son of Thomas E. and Delores (Lotz) Roberts Sr. in Warsaw, Indiana. He married Brenda Roberts 1999; she preceded him in death in 2022.

He is survived by his mother Delores Roberts...

Mar 31, 2023

Russell Gregory Brown, age 67 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at home. He was born on April 25, 1955 the son of Russell Paul and Mary Frances (Walker) Brown in Anderson, Indiana. On April 25, 1996 he married Kathryn Van Ness.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn Brown of Warsaw, three...

Mar 26, 2023

Patrick Robert Fuller, age 75, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 at home. He was born on December 8, 1947 the son of Robert and Buthene (Garber) Fuller in Warsaw. On May 30, 1981, he married Judy Elaine Long; she preceded him in death on October 9, 2019 after sharing 38 years of marriage....

Feb 24, 2023

Hans-Georg Gilde, age 89, on February 24, 2023, died peacefully, sleeping in his home  and surrounded by family,  with the support of Hospice . He was born July 8. 1933, in Ragnit, East Prussia, Germany to Oskar and Lotte Gilde. In 1947 at the age of 14 he crossed from Greifswald, D.D.R. into W. Germany. In 1950 at age...

Jan 8, 2023

Steven William VanDyke, age 67, of Warsaw, Indiana went to be with The Lord and his wife, on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home. He was born on January 14, 1955 the son of  Marion (Wydra) VanDyke in Chicago, Illinois. On November 19, 1982, he married, Ellen Fay Prater; she preceded him in death on June 23, 2010.