John Hanna

John R. “Pigpen” Hanna, 72, of Leesburg, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital.

John was born on Oct. 7, 1952, to Ardel and Virginia (Dimon) Hanna in Warsaw.

John graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971. He attended college in Iowa and then returned to Warsaw and had a long career with the phone company, where he retired from a management position.

To say that John was a “people person” is a tremendous understatement. He was a man of great generosity, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. John was known to be a master storyteller (BS!) and a jokester; his sense of humor was unrivaled. John’s good nature and kind heart drew friends of all ages to him. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

John was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox. He greatly loved all things Fighting Irish, as well as the local high school teams that he had once been a part of in his youth.

John leaves behind his wife, Carolyn (Kiki); two daughters, Sage (Derek) Olah, of Winchester, Va., and Jessica Hanna, of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren, Creed, Malise and Balen, of Winchester, and Olivia and Ava, of Fort Wayne; and many special neighbors and a multitude of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Mike and Mark; and his dog, Spencer.

Friends and family may gather at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, for a Celebration of Life from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 26. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.

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