12/25/2025
Laura “Marie” Oswalt, of Warren, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Marie was born on June 19, 1937 in Scottsboro, Alabama, the daughter of Jess McCarver and Rhoda “Bass” McCarver. On April 17, 1973, she married Bill Oswalt in Huntington, Indiana, and together they made their home in Warren.
Marie worked for several factories in Huntington throughout the years. She also worked at the Wagon Wheel Café in Warren for 27 years, where she enjoyed visiting with friends and customers. She was a member of Healing Waters Ministry in Mt. Etna, Indiana.
Marie was the proud mother of five children and a devoted Mamaw to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom were the light of her life. She had a quick wit, a tender heart, and a humor that could brighten any room. Her big smile and love for storytelling made everyone around her feel welcome and at ease.
Strong in her faith, Marie lived with love, kindness, and grace, always putting others before herself. She cherished relationships and treasured the laughter and friendships she found at The Wheel in Warren, a place that brought her great joy and connection.
She is survived by her children: Sharon (Bruce) Warner, Bluffton, IN; Larry (Leah) Smith, Shelbyville, TN; and daughter-in-law, Karen Smith, Manchester, TN. She is also survived by her brother, Londa McCarver of Huntsville, AL; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; daughters, Carolyn Murphy and Darlene Antrim; son, John Smith; grandson, Ryan Walls; and 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Viewing will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Pastor Steve Rogers will officiate. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery in Warren, Indiana.
Marie will be remembered for her loving spirit, her unwavering devotion to family, and the way she lit up every room she entered. Her legacy of faith, laughter, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.
Laura Marie Oswalt, of Warren, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Marie was born on June 19, 1937 in Scottsboro, Alabama, the daughter of Jess McCarver and Rhoda Bass McCarver. On April 17, 1973, she married Bill Oswalt in Huntington, In...