WARSAW — With spring cleanup underway, the city of Warsaw-Oakwood Cemetery is requesting that all winter decorations that have been placed in or on the ground at gravesites be removed as soon as possible. Grave blankets should have been removed by March 1, according to the Board of … Read More
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw-Oakwood Cemetery is requesting that all winter decorations that have been placed in or on the ground at gravesites be removed as soon as possible. Grave blankets should have been removed by March 1, according to the Board of Regents rules and regulations. Remaining … Read More
WARSAW — Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy told board members last week he received information from the Indiana State Department of Health about the handling of fetal remains. Interest in how cemeteries should handle fetal remains has surfaced as a result of a recent court ruling and legislation moving … Read More
WARSAW — Oakwood Cemetery Sexton Hal Heagy said the cemetery has not given away much firewood this year. At the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, Heagy said only three loads of firewood were given away during the month of November. Each year the cemetery gives … Read More
WARSAW — Oakwood Cemetery Sexton Hal Heagy said preparation for a new road in the eastern section of the cemetery, which should be completed in 2020, is progressing. At the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, Oct. 3, Heagy told board members that prep work is also … Read More
WARSAW — The day Rex Rife had been waiting for finally arrived Saturday morning at Oakwood Cemetery when he and other local military veterans and family came to honor those who have died or have been affected by Agent Orange. On Saturday, Aug. 10, representatives of Kosciusko Honor … Read More
WARSAW — An Indiana State flag has been placed at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, courtesy of an anonymous donor. Sexton Hal Heagy told the Oakwood Board of Regents Thursday that he was contacted by Ken Locke, Warsaw Salvation Army administrator and Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association director. “Somebody wanted … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Honor & Remember will observe “Agent Orange Day” at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at Oakwood Cemetery. An inscription honoring Americans who have been affected by chemical, biological and radiological exposure while serving in the Armed Forces will be unveiled at the newest Legion circle. … Read More
WARSAW — The main road at the entrance of Oakwood Cemetery will be closed for resurfacing next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23 and 24. The entrance behind the office along Pike Lake will be open for entrance and exit. You may cross the main road at the office … Read More
WARSAW — Members of the Young Tigers Football & Cheerleading program and players from the Warsaw High School football team gathered at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw Saturday, May 18, to place flags at the graves of veterans. The flag placement prior to Memorial Day is a Young Tigers … Read More
WARSAW — A new “three strike” rule is being implemented regarding lots put on hold at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy told members at the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, April 4, that there are ongoing issues with people placing lots on hold … Read More
WARSAW — The final draft of an agreement between Oakwood Cemetery and Nancy Williams was approved at the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, Feb. 7. Sexton Hal Heagy was approached by Williams about putting up a columbarium on her family lot at Oakwood. Since … Read More
WARSAW — The Oakwood Cemetery office is in the process of being renovated, now through Tuesday, Dec. 18. Water damage over the summer prompted this repair and updates to the office area. During the renovating process, there will be days when the office will not be accessible to … Read More
WARSAW — As the removal of leaves at Oakwood Cemetery will begin soon, it is being requested that all non-adhered decorations be removed as soon as possible. Urns with flowers on foundations and monument bases as well as saddles (flower arrangements on top of monuments) do not need … Read More
WARSAW — Due to damage from Monday evening’s tornado/storm, staff members at Oakwood Cemetery are busy cutting and removing downed trees and large limbs. Many flowers were also blown from urns and grave sites. Anyone missing flowers from a loved one’s grave site may search the area if they … Read More
WARSAW — The city of Warsaw and Oakwood Cemetery would like to remind everyone that grave blankets must be removed by March 1. Any grave blankets remaining after that date will be discarded by cemetery staff. Other winter decorations that are not on a cement foundation or monument … Read More
