Warsaw, IN. Obituaries

Feb 17, 2020

Tealie Goble, 81, of Pierceton went home to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer, Monday, February 17, 2020 while surrounded by family. Tealie was born March 9, 1938 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Boone and Maggie Liew (Pitts) Salmons.

After marrying Ray Reffitt, they moved to the Kosciusko County area, she eventually went to work...

Feb 14, 2020

Angie K. Seaberg, 64, of Mentone passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 surrounded by family. Angela was born October 5, 1955 in Rochester, Indiana to Toby and Sharon (Leiter) Warner. In May of 1999 she married Thomas Seaberg; he survives.

Angie was a very loving, caring, generous person always doing whatever she could to help others....

Feb 2, 2020

Thomas “Tom” K.  Barker Jr., 76, of Pierceton passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born October 11, 1943 in Huntington, IN to Thomas Sr. and Pauline (Stults) Barker. He married Andrea Moog on February 14, 1986; she survives.

Tom was an avid I.U. and Chicago Bears fan. He...

Jan 28, 2020

Della Louise Trump, 64, of Winona Lake passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Della was born April 19, 1955 in Mount Carmel, Illinois to Lewis and Janetta (Dudley) Pearson.

Della was a hard worker but also enjoyed the simple things in life. She liked playing euchre, attending hog roasts and most of all...

Jan 7, 2020

Charles A. Seitner, 49, of Silver Lake passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Charles was born March 7, 1970 in Warsaw to Charles D. and Nancy J. (Bigelow) Seitner.

Charles was a fun loving, funny guy with a great sense of humor; always having a story to tell. He enjoyed hunting,...

2020

Michael Wayne Blackford, age 74, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 unexpectedly at home. He was born on June 17, 1946 to Robert & Frances (Smith) Blackford in Warsaw. On May 22, 1992, Michael married Carolyn Sainer. She survives.

Michael is survived by his wife, Carol; six children, Shannon (Doug) Dirck of Warsaw, Rob...

Dec 21, 2019

Christine A. “Chris” Hench, 54, of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne while surrounded by her loving family. Chris was born February 23, 1965 in Carlisle, PA to Terry and Martha (Bender) Paxton. She married Dennis “Smurf” Hench on June 27, 1987; he survives.

Nov 22, 2019

George David Essig went to be with the Lord November 22, 2019 at his home in Warsaw from complications of kidney disease.

Dave was born on March 5, 1939, in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Raymond “Sport” Essig and Mildred (Bruner) Essig.  He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 and went into the Air Force where...

Oct 21, 2019

Freelin James Layne, age 70, of Claypool, IN passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at home. He was born on August 26, 1949, the son of Frank and Gladys (Blankenship) Layne in Phelps, KY.

He is survived by his sister, Lechia (Joe) Manns of Claypool, IN; three nieces, Carol Ousley, Royetta Good, and Brenda Shepherd; and...

Oct 15, 2019

On October 15, 2019 at 7:20 pm Robert Keith Johnson lost his battle with cancer and went home to the Lord. Robert Keith Johnson was born April 3, 1965 in Elwood Indiana to Raymond Max and Carol (Laster) Johnson.

In his time on earth he was active in the union and served as a reserve police officer...

Oct 9, 2019

Judy Elaine Long Fuller, 70, of Warsaw passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home. Judy was born July 26, 1949 in Plymouth to Junior Arthur Long and Mary Rowe Read. On May 30, 1981, she married Patrick R. Fuller; he survives.

Judy was born and raised in Plymouth graduating from Plymouth High School. After...

Oct 1, 2019

Todd Allen Hyden, 37, of Wabash passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2019. Todd was born on September 22, 1982, the son of Mary Hyden.

Todd was a simple guy who enjoyed floating down the river and hanging out with his friends and family.

He is survived two daughters, Dazy Hyden, Sadie Easterday and their mother...

Sep 27, 2019

Samuel Lee Riggle, 67, of North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community. Sam was born May 20, 1952 in Ohio to the late Paul and Loretta (Osborne) Riggle. In November of 1995, Sam married Linda Ihnen; she survives.

Sam worked for many years in the health care field as...

Aug 18, 2019

Carol L. Johnson, 83, of North Manchester went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2019 as she was surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born April 12, 1936 in Elwood, IN, the daughter of Robert Henry and Rose Maryann (Semon) Laster. On June 3, 1956 she married Raymond “Max” Johnson, who survives.

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Jul 8, 2019

Pete O’Connell, 75, of Winona Lake, was called Home on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. Pete was born in Warsaw IN.

Pete proudly served his country in Vietnam, as a Marine.  After his service, he indulged his wanderlust and traveled the country he loved so much.  Pete was an amazing father,...

Jul 2, 2019

Reita M.Fuson, 88,of Warsaw went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Reita was born in South Bend on May 22, 1931toPhillip Ernest and Ethel V. (Moore) Williams. She was married to John Cecil Fuson, Sr. on July 4, 1954; he preceded her in death on March24,...

Apr 1, 2019

Rhonda Kay Allen, 61, of Silver Lake passed away April 1, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1957 in Wabash to the late William and Evelyn (Barton) Hensley. Rhonda was married to Thomas Allen on August 21, 1977; he preceded her in death on November 16, 2015.

Rhonda loved the Lord and cherished...

Feb 9, 2019

Clifford D. Wolf went to rest in heaven on February 9, 2019 at 4:45am. He was born on May 26, 1938 to Ernest and Vivian (Chubb) Barth-Wolf. Clifford married the light of his world, Cleo Jean (Estep) Wolf on January 31, 1965.

Over the years Clifford worked at several recreational vehicle places in Elkhart, including Beeline and...

Feb 3, 2019

Richard "Rick" L. Keplinger, 56, of Pierceton passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Rick was born June 1, 1962 in Warsaw to Irvin and Eva (Maggart) Keplinger.

Rick is survived by several children, a brother, two sisters and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation will take place. No...

Feb 2, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Fisher, 55, of Milford passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on August 30, 1963 in Goshen to Keith D. and Martha “Myrt” (Elliott) Russell. On May 24, 1986 he married Mary Ann Schrader; she survives.

Ron worked in the R.V. Industry for many years prior to...