McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels

02/27/2026

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02/26/2026

Frederick L. Homburg

Frederick “Fred” L. Homburg, 80, of Winona Lake, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with his wife and children at his side.

He was born on July 23,1945, in Logansport, IN, to Ernest and Lucille (Olds) Homburg. He graduated from Logansport High School in 1963 and continued his education, graduating from Manchester College in 1967 and then earning his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Purdue University. On March 19, 1967, he married Jeannine Swartz. He taught math at Mentone from 1967-1970, and then at Warsaw High School from 1970-1997, where he retired.

He attended Warsaw Community Church. He enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions, accumulating many tools. He would then hold his own garage sales to sell the items he had bought. When he moved into Grace Village, he became an artist and enjoyed Wii bowling and working on word search puzzles. Even while at Grace, he continued to take an active interest in the lives of his children and grandchildren.

Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeannine, a daughter Karla (Peter) Kroll of Warsaw, a son Kurt (Jennifer) Homburg of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, grandchildren Katherine and Matthew Homburg, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials in Fred’s honor may be made to Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3969 W. 400 S., Clymers, IN 46947 and ArtCare at Grace Village, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590.

A graveside service at Shideler Cemetery near Logansport will be held at a later date.

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02/26/2026

Robert "Ducky" Downing

Robert “Ducky” Downing, 83, of Warsaw, left us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 for a long fishing trip in Heaven.

Born on December 5, 1942, in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Loren and Eva (Secor) Downing. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1961 and then joined the Navy until he was honorably discharged.

Bob was the owner of Ducky’s Draft and Can in the early 80’s and had a long career with Nipsco as a backhoe operator, where he would retire. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his trips to Canada every year. Bob was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1126, American Legion Post #49, and the Moose Lodge #1423.

Robert is survived by his son Joel Downing, nephews, David (Valorie) Patterson, Jerry (Kathy) Patterson, and Larry (Linda) Patterson and niece Susan (Clyde) Martin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara (Patterson) Brilliant.

Memorials in Bob’s honor may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E., Pierceton, IN 46562, and Celebration United Methodist Church, 1289 S. 250 E., Winona Lake, IN 46590.

Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date.

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02/23/2026

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02/20/2026

✨ From ashes to something you can hold.
Many families keep cremated remains tucked away for years — closets, shelves, drawers. But what if remembrance felt more meaningful? Parting Stone transforms ashes into solid, hand-formed stones — something real. Something lasting.
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02/18/2026

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02/16/2026

Rita K. Wrenn

Rita K. Wrenn, 67, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by family at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Born on April 6, 1958, in Richlands, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charlie and Margaret (Meadows) Farmer Sr. Rita grew up with 8 other siblings which made for lots of excitement in the home.

Rita was a homemaker with specialties in cooking her famous fried chicken and everyone’s favorite, her “Dotty Dip”. She enjoyed the peace brought to her by sewing and crocheting. She loved her family, especially her grand babies.

Rita will be remembered by her family as a kind, gentle, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Rita is survived by her husband, Harold, children; William Roberts, April (Noble) Turczi, Melissa (Brian) Wood, Carissa (Chris) Fleming, Jerry Schultz, Windy (Roger) Fitzpatrick, Daniel (Kim) Wrenn, and Melissa (Dan) Williams, brothers and sisters; Linda Taylor, Steven (Joyce) Farmer, Alesia (Tommy) Roberts, Ernest (Becky) Farmer, Diane Farmer, Tony (Wendy) Farmer, and Vera Zartman, 19 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charlie “Buddy” Farmer Jr, daughter Tabatha Reber son, Terry Schultz Jr., and grandson, Mateo Gutierrez.

A visitation in Rita’s honor will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 3-6:00 pm, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. Services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 am with Reverend Bob Brown officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery.

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02/16/2026

Thomas W. Ramey

Thomas “Tom” W. Ramey, 90, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Parkview Hospital, Warsaw, surrounded by loved ones.

Born November 5, 1935 in Volga, Kentucky, he was one of four children to Arthur and Mary (Campbell) Ramey.

Tom enlisted in the Army in August of 1954. He married Georgia L. Canterbury on August 27, 1960 in Emma, Kentucky. They spent 62 wonderful years together until her passing in 2021.

Tom worked for Zimmer as a machinist retiring in 2000. In his spare time, he enjoyed breakfast with his friends, traveling, golfing, and flying. Tom enjoyed music of all kinds, and was a talented guitar and banjo player.

He attended First Free Will Baptist Church of Kosciusko County and Warsaw Family Worship Center.

Tom is survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Georgia, and brothers, Eugene and John and sister Rushe.

A service in Tom’s honor will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10-12:00 pm at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, with services following. Pastor William Whitaker will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Warsaw Family Worship Center, 1250 Husky Trail, Warsaw, Indiana 46582.

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02/16/2026

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02/14/2026

💝 Happy Valentine’s Day!
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02/13/2026

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02/13/2026

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