Christy M. Suman, 48, rural Wabash, formerly of Huntington, died at 10:13 am, Friday, July 20, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 16, 1969, in Pikeville, Ky., to James Daniels and Juaquanda (Hall) Budrow. Christy was a 1988 graduate of Huntington North High School. She married Tim Suman …read more.

William Alfred “Bill” Skeans, 82, Wabash, died at 5:43 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Taylor and Callie (Dorossette) Skeans. Bill married Jane Shroyer in Wabash, on June 18, 1955. He was a spice salesman 40 years for McCormick and Sauers Spices. …read more.

Lois Sue Chain, 79, Wabash, died at 3:17 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. She was born March 23, 1938 in VanLear, Kentucky to Eugene and Opal (Collins) Fields. She married Willard Henry Chain in Richvalley  on Feb. 8, 1986; he died Sept.17, 2017. She retired from General Tire in …read more.

Pleasant L. “P.L.” Wilson Jr., 80, Wabash, died at 9:25 am, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1937 in Wabash, to Pleasant L. and Irma (Clauve) Wilson. Wilson was a 1955 graduate of Noble Township High School in Wabash and attended Purdue University two …read more.

Nancy Joan Kerlin, 78, Silver Lake, died at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, in Fort Wayne.  She was born April 1, 1939, on her family’s farm in the South Pleasant Community near Silver Lake, to Jesse and Doris (Young) Lynch. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Laketon High School. She married …read more.

Esther E. Lewis, 94, Wabash, died at 7:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born June 21, 1923 in Wabash, to Wentworth and Blanche (Jordan) Lewis. Esther was a 1942 graduate of Wabash High School and a graduate of St. Vincent School of Practical Nurses in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was …read more.

Helen L. Dodson, 90, North Manchester, died at 5:35 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born May 4, 1927 in Windfall to Darrell and Wilma (Smith) Clouser. Helen married Glen Dodson in Wabash, Indiana on June 10, 1950. She worked at General Tire in Wabash and was …read more.

Bruce Michael Tonovitz, 66, Wabash, died at 10:03 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 5, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to Paul and Ruth (Oplinger) Tonovitz. Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Northfield High School in rural Wabash County. He worked at Square D in Peru for …read more.

Steven H Leach, 68, Wabash, died at 12:03 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born May 31, 1949 in Wabash to Manuel H. and Ruth O. (Cook) Leach. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Marilyn Speicher in Treaty, Indiana on Dec. 21, 1968. He retired …read more.

Judy Sue Green, 63, North Manchester, died at 9:25 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at her son’s home. She was born June 30, 1953 in Wabash to Bill Hall and Bonnie (Pefley) Ramey. Judy was a homemaker and a volunteer at the thrift store in North Manchester. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and the outdoors. She …read more.

Sue Ann Wheeler, 76, Wabash, died at 9:22 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 5, 1940 in Wabash, to Wilford and Leota (Jones) White. Sue Ann was married for 20 years to Ralph Wheeler Jr., who died April 2, 2004, and was also married …read more.

John A. Gillespie, 81, rural Wabash, died at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017, at his home, after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born Aug. 5, 1935 in Wabash County, to Edwin B. and Bernice C. (Kiefaber) Gillespie. John married Floranna I. Fogel at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on Nov. 27, 1960. …read more.

Guinevere Jane Brisbin, 94, Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 19, 1922 in Tyrone, Penn. to Glen and Mabel Stonebreaker. Guinevere graduated from Tyrone High School. She married James McCoy Brisbin in the parsonage of the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church in …read more.

Lorain Lyons, 79, Roann, died at 9:08 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 8, 1938 in Burton, Ky. to Ralph and Dora Catherine (Woods) Wheeler. Lorain was a 1980 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Denver Ray Lyons in Wabash Nov. 1, 1957. Lorain …read more.

Robert Dean Coldren, 87, Richvalley, died at 12:25 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born July 13, 1929 in Wabash to Walter E. and Chloe Mary (Thomas) Coldren. Dean graduated from Linlawn High School in 1947. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married …read more.

Lillian Margaret Maurer, 97, formerly of rural Urbana, died at 2:20 am, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, where she lived the last three years. She was born March 10, 1920 in Colby, Kansas to Henry and Hilda (Rodenbeck) Kersenbrock. Lillian was a 1938 graduate of Colby Community High School. She married Maurice …read more.

Eva E. Wilson, 87, formerly of Wabash, Ind., died at 12:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 4, 1930 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Charles Brickley and Mary Mae (Boucher) Brickley Phelps. Eva first married Hobert Young and he preceded her in death. She then married …read more.

Daniel E. Gill, 74, Wabash, died at 1:37 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in the house that he was born in. He was born July 8, 1942 in Wabash, to Raymond and Wanda (Gatchel) Gill. Daniel married Bonita Graft on Jan. 6, 1961, in Wabash. He worked for Wabash City Schools, retiring in 1992. He …read more.

Stacey Vanessa Fannin, 37, Wabash, died at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at her residence in Wabash. She was born Oct. 10, 1979 in Fort Wayne to Robert P. Hoshour and Kathy Hall. Stacey graduated high school and was enrolled to attend Ivy Tech next semester. She was a member of Southside Free Will …read more.

Violet Jenice (Baker) Hall, 82, rural Wabash, died at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 10, 1934 in Lagro to Mike and Dollie (Bitzel) Baker. Violet attended Lagro High School. She married William Wood in Dora, April 8, 1950; he preceded her in death. She …read more.

Jessye Louise (Curts) Dekau, 97, Cape Canaveral, Fla., formerly of Wabash, died at 4:39 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Fla. She was born April 4, 1919 in Bridgeport, Ill. to Hollie “Pat” and Theora (Miller) Curts. Jessye graduated from Bridgeport Township High School in 1936, and attended MacMurray …read more.

Margaret Anne Keller, 96, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of Plainfield, died at 1:45 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born Jan. 31, 1920 in Center Township Hendricks County, Ind. to Oliver Arnold and Clara Ruth (Scott) Keller. Margaret received her teaching certificate from Indiana State University and her …read more.

Ardis Christine Witkoske, 93, of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 8 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare. She was born October 29, 1923 in Urbana, Indiana to Paul and Hulda (Speicher) Brembeck. Ardis was a 1941 graduate of Urbana High School and a graduate of North Central …read more.

Gretchen Elise Williams, 10 months, Lagro, died at 6 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at her home, from a rare epilepsy disorder. She was born Feb. 22, 2016 in Fort Wayne, to Brett and Morgan (Allen) Williams. Gretchen was affiliated with Christ United Methodist Church. She is survived by her parents, Brett and Morgan Williams; …read more.

Martha Ann Hill, 87, Peru, died at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. She was born Oct. 29, 1929 in Ohio to John Walter and Florence (Slane) Lines. Martha married Glenn M. Hill in Amanda, Ohio on Oct. 4, 1947. She worked 13 years as an x-ray technician at …read more.

Chester Eugene “Gene” Middleton, Jr., 76, Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born January 8, 1940 in Wabash, to Chester Eugene Sr. and E. Eldora (Bone) Middleton. He was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School. He married Sandra Switzer at the Wabash …read more.

Jacob W. Hughes, 24, Wabash, died at 5:20 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Portage Community Hospital in Portage. He was born Sept. 27, 1992 in Wabash, to Robert and Dawn (Fleshood) Hughes. Jacob was a 2012 graduate of Wabash High School and was a member of the New Life Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing …read more.

Harry Leo Campbell, 78, Wabash, died at 12:05 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Wabash, to William and Midge (Brown) Campbell. Harry was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Lorah Hettinger and she preceded him in death. He was a hotel manager all …read more.

William F. “Bill” Sheppard, 86, Wabash, died at 5:10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Wabash, to Floyd and Golda (Dyer) Sheppard. Bill married Joyce B. Floor, in Wabash, on March 20, 1948; she died Aug. 17, 2004. He worked 36 years …read more.

Eunice L. Brower, 92, Englewood, Fla., formerly of rural Roann, died at 12:25 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Pinebrook Center in Venice, Fla. She was born Dec. 28, 1923 in Wabash County to Harvey and Ellen (Keim) Provines. Eunice was a 1942 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Berl M. Brower, in the …read more.

Virginia L. Goff, 89, Wabash, died at 9:09 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born June 14, 1927 in Wabash, to Will J. and Floy L. (Morrow) Guthrie. Virginia was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked as a housekeeper at Wabash County Hospital 15 …read more.

Frances Ada (Gibble) Wright, 92, Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. She was born July 29, 1924 in Astoria, Ill., to Addison and Ada (Bowman) Gibble. After growing up on a farm, Frances graduated from Graham Hospital School of Nursing in 1950, and in 1952 from …read more.

Joanna E. Myers, 90, North Manchester, died at 5:50 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 20, 1926 in Wabash County to Walter and Jessie (Summers) Fiant. Joanna was a 1944 graduate of Somerset High School, and received a BS in Elementary Education and a minor in …read more.

L. Mae Martindale Laycock, 74, Wabash, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center, LaFontaine. She was born March 3, 1942, in Salyersville, Ky., to Floyd Perkins and Generie (Gibson) Perkins Daniels. Mae was a 1960 graduate of Paintsville High School in Paintsville, Ky. She married Richard Martindale, and he …read more.

Eula Florence Honeycutt, 77, Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Rowan County, Ky., to Earl and Emma (Conn) Harris. Eula married Tommy Honeycutt in July 1960, in Wabash. She attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time …read more.

Thomas J. Schultz, Sr., 82, of rural Lagro, went home to be with Yeshua (Jesus) at 2:32 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Fort Wayne. He was born April 9, 1934 in Wabash to Walter Schultz and Mary (Siders) Hoppes. Tom married Lois Brim Feb. 16, 1954, in Wabash. He retired …read more.

Donna Mae Russell, 92, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:51 pm, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Pleasant Lake to Gail William and Mildred (Johnson) Anstett. Donna was a 1942 graduate of Pleasant Lake High School and a graduate of the …read more.

Dorothy L. Lundeen, 96, Wabash, died at 9:05 a.m., Nov. 17, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Nov. 10, 1920 in Wabash, to Jacob Sr. and Emma (Stiles) Burnsworth. Dorothy married Kenneth Earl Earhart in 1938; he died January 24, 1952. She then married Lawrence Lundeen in August of 1958; he died April …read more.

Gisela Elizabeth Shepherd, 82, of rural Wabash, died at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 25, 1934 in Frankfort, Germany to Karl and Anna (Nose) Farr. Gisela married William A. Shepherd in Frankfort, Germany on May 30, 1958. She was the manager at Kentucky …read more.

Noralene “Polly” Piety, 90, Fort Wayne, died at 4:59 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born July 18, 1926 in Auxier, Ky. to Taylor and Elva (Music) Horn. Polly was a 1944 graduate of Van Lear High School in Van Lear, Kentucky. She married Albert …read more.

Francis L. Metzger, 96, North Manchester, died at 6:22 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Peabody. He was born Nov. 6, 1920 in Woodford County, Ill. to Charles L. and Ruth Mae (Bayles) Metzger. Francis was a 1938 graduate of Somerset High School. He married W. Gwendolene “Krickett” Powell in Westfield, on Dec. 27, 1941; …read more.

Lyman L. “Jim” Smith, Jr., 92, rural Wabash, died at 4:10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at University Nursing Center in Upland. He was born Oct. 6, 1924 in Huntington County to Lyman L. Sr. and Nellie Laura (Hahn) Smith. Lyman was a 1942 graduate of Somerset High School. He married Alma Roser at the …read more.

Rena M. Warren, 68, Wabash, died at 9:40 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Nov. 11, 1947 in Wabash, to Frank and Martha May (McDonald) Warren. Rena enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and she especially loved her pet bird. She is survived by her two sisters: Bertha …read more.

Dorothea Alice Blackburn, 88, Wabash, died at 4 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Miller;s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 2, 1928 in Wabash, to Cecil and Mercy (Watson) Martin. Dorothea graduated from Chippewa High School. She married Robert L. Blackburn in Wabash Aug. 17, 1947; he died May 23, 2016. …read more.

Clinton Eugene Case, 48, North Manchester, died at 3:10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 25, 1967 in Lodi, Calif. to Dennis Case and Cheryl (Henninger) Mahan. Clinton was the manager at the Taco Bell in North Manchester. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all …read more.

DaShaun Garrett, 19, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. He was born Oct. 8, 1997. DaShaun enjoyed school and educational videos, flashlights, and was very observant of those around him. He loved having books read to him, and especially loved his fellow classmates and residents. …read more.

Ramon Edward Gillespie, 88, rural Wabash, died at 4:40 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 9, 1928 in Wabash County to Vernon and Dorothy (Malott) Gillespie. Ray married Margaret Hanna at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash Sept. 17, 1950. He was a 1946 …read more.

Allen R. Wrisk, 82, of rural Wabash, died at 2:16 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 9, 1933 in Lagro, Joseph Henry and Solesta Fern (Hunt) Wrisk. Allen graduated from Lagro High School. He married Patricia Ann Barrus in Wabash June 12, 1955; she died June …read more.

Joan Elizabeth Nixon, 75, formerly of Wabash, died Monday, October 24, 2016, at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. She was born July 1, 1941, in Peru to Joseph and Marian (Hamp) Nixon. She was a 1959 graduate of Knox High School, in St. James, N.Y., a 1964 graduate of Wellesley College in Wellesley, …read more.

Margaret Christine Jefferson, 90, Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. She was born Oct. 4, 1926 in Marion to Harrison C. and Martha E.(Casey) Wallace. Margaret married Richard A. Jefferson, in Marion, Aug. 30, 1947; he died Sept. 2, 2013. She worked …read more.

Mark E. Coppler, 70, Roann, died at 8:50 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Indiana Univeristy Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born May 9, 1946 in Carey, Ohio to McClellan and Mary (Burks) Coppler. Mark was a 1964 graduate of Carey High School, 1971 graduate of Huntington College, and received his Master’s Degree from …read more.

Kathleen D. “Kate” Daywalt, 88, Wabash, died at 9:40 a.m., Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 8, 1928 in Waltz Township, Wabash County, to Orval C. and Winifred (Straughn) Pressler. Kate was a 1946 graduate of LaFontaine High School and was the Gladiola Queen of Wabash in …read more.

  DeWayne Leon Brooks, 69, of rural Wabash, died at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born June 2, 1947 in Wabash, to James E. and Anna Belle (Ridenour) Brooks. DeWayne was a Southwood High School graduate. He was a US Army veteran, and served in the …read more.

Max E. Carter, 76, Wabash, died at 10:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born June 13, 1940 in Grant County to Hubert and Virginia (Wiles) Carter. Max was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Margaret “Peg” Rice at the Wabash Christian …read more.

Betty H. Sagarsee, 87, Wabash, died at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at her home. She was born Sept. 1, 1929 in Frederick, Md. to Harold and Helen (Harris) Eaton. Betty was a Bippus High School and Huntington College graduate. She worked as an aide at the Wabash County Hospital retiring after 30 years. She …read more.

Gene Alan Dangerfield, 54, rural Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Oct. 10, 2016 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 7, 1961 in Wabash, to Larry and Barbara (Morphew) Dangerfield. Gene was a 1980 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Paula (Stucker) Ahlfeld in Wabash April 8, 2005. He enjoyed …read more.

Ruth Cecelia Lawson, 96, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 11:12 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Peabody. She was born May 3, 1920 in Monroeville, to Adolph and Blanche (Leonard) Westrick. Ruth was a 1937 graduate of Rock Creek High School in Huntington County, and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne one …read more.

Pamela Elizabeth Drook, 74, of rural Converse, died at 4:04 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 25, 1942 in Wabash to Roy V. and Jeanne E. (Murphy) Trisler. Pam was a 1960 graduate of Wabash High School. She married her childhood sweetheart, Tom Drook, at the St. …read more.

Betty R. Nelson, 74, of rural Wabash, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 9, 1942 in Wabash, to Floyd Franklin “Bill” and Mary (Sharp) Parke. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Noble High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash after 40 …read more.

Jon Charles Nearhouse, 71, rural Wabash, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Wellbrooke, Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash, to Charles Franklin and Betty Marie (Jenks) Nearhouse. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Betty Jean Riddle in Wabash on Feb. 14, 1964; she died …read more.

Alice Victoria “Vicki” Bradley, 67, Lagro, died at 1:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Erin Lee Wrisk, 28, Wabash, died at 8:25 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Ruth Almeda Wall, 97, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Peabody. She was born Aug. 13, 1919, in Wabash County, to Warren and Lora Winona Belle (Lawson) Ogan. Ruth was a 1937 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Ralph Ernest Wall on Sept. 2, 1939, …read more.

Helen Maxine Garlits, 96, Roann, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at her home. She was born May 29, 1920, in Morgantown, W.Va., to William and Eunice (Wilt) Bunner. Helen graduated from West Fairmont High School in Fairmont, W.Va., in 1936. She married Reuben Rudolph Garlits in Cumberland, Md., on Sept. 20, 1938; …read more.

Jack E. McKillip, 86, Wabash, died at 10:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at his home.

Kamdyn Michael Taylor, infant son of Billy D. Taylor Jr. and Alexis Nelson, rural Wabash, died at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born at 12:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. He is survived by his parents: Billy D. Taylor Jr.; and Alexis Nelson, Wabash; five brothers: Logan Rife, Roann; …read more.

Shelby Jean Wiley, 79, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Paintsville, Ky., to Grant Sr. and Cordie (Collins) Hill. Shelby married Alvin Wiley in Wabash Nov. 18, 1978; he died Feb. 7, 2012. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in …read more.

Robert Lee “Rob” Clarkson III, 60, Richvalley, died at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Florence, Ky., to Robert Lee Jr. and Elaine Joy (Seibold) Clarkson. Rob was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at …read more.

Howard M. Everton, 66, of Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Howard M. Everton, 66, Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born March 5, 1950, in Vallejo, Calif. Howard was a dishwasher at Bob Evan’s restaurant, Wabash, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his companion: Gary Clem, Lagro. There will be …read more.

Margaret Doris (Bridenthal) Gaines, 94, passed away at 8:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab Center in LaFontaine.

Vera Mae Linsburg, 88, Wabash, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Anderson, to Fred and Bertha (Bodle) Hannah. Vera was a 1946 graduate of Alexandria High School and attended Indiana Business College. She married H. Eugene Linsburg in Alexandria on April 4, …read more.

Sally Regene Howard, 77, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Bickford Cottage, Wabash. She was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Wabash to James and Helen (Corder) Hale. Sally graduated from Wabash High School in 1956. She married Billy Bob Howard in Wabash on Feb. 10, 1957; he died Dec. 6, 2013. …read more.

Julie Ann Hall, 52, Wabash, died at 7:10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Jack Engledow, 77, Wabash, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Peggy June Learned, 57, Wabash, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Anderson, to Virgil and Mary Ann (Shrock) McCord. Peggy was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Michael Learned on July 9, 1977, in Wabash. She worked for GDX …read more.

Ruby Craig, 93, Wabash, died at 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

Patricia A. Kisner, 81, North Manchester, died at 8:40 p.m., Aug. 9, 2016 at Peabody Health Care Community in North Mancehster.

Mercedes JoAnne Weaver, 84, rural North Manchester,  died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Wabash, to Carl and Elizabeth (Grimm) Long. Mercedes was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Roscoe Weaver in Richvalley, on Sept. 30, 1950. She worked at …read more.

Kenneth L. Elliott, 76, Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born May 11, 1940, in Wabash, to Joseph Elliott and Maxine (Kerr) Elliott Novak. Kenneth was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He was first married to Judy Krueger, and she survives. He then married Gaynell …read more.

Carl Hall, 74, Wabash, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Buckingham, Ky., to Lee and Martha (Newsome) Hall. Carl married Joyce Slone in Wheelwright, Ky., on Feb. 10, 1960. He worked for Container Corporation, Wabash, retiring after 25 years. Carl was a …read more.

James Frederick Berry, 83, Wabash, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Parke County, to Raymond and Beatrice (Martin) Berry. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Bellmore High School, in Parke County, and a graduate of the Tampa Barber School, Tampa, …read more.

Karen Sue “Montana” Speicher Weimer, 58, of rural LaFontaine, died at 5:25 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at her home. She was born April 18, 1958 in Wabash, to James and Gladys (Grandstaff) Speicher. Karen married Rex Weimer in Wabash, Sept. 11, 1976. She was a union pipe fitter out of Fort Wayne and worked at …read more.

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Bowman, 91, rural Roann, died at 7:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Fort Wayne to Howard D. and Ethel (Trisler) Ulrey Gillespie Frey. Dorothy married James D. Bowman at the Roann United Methodist Church on Oct. 12, 1945; …read more.

Richard Lee Speelman, 95, formerly of Lagro, died at 11:47 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.

Thelma Dennison, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 3:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home.

Mozelle W. Coon, 91, of Wabash, died at 12:36 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, where she had lived the past four years.

Lorella “Lou” Greathouse, 84, Wabash, died at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 17, 1932, in North Manchester, to Riley G. and Ina (Rinehart) Lambert. Lorella was married to Milton H. Greathouse, in Wabash, on Sept. 12, 1980; he died March 17, 2011. She …read more.

Brenda Kay King, 61, rural Denver, died at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 7, 1955, in Marion, to Jonas and Doris (Lewis) Gilbert. Brenda married Donald W. King, in Wabash, on March 31, 1998. She enjoyed working crafts, playing electronic games, and loved her Lord. …read more.

Juanita Mae Bakehorn, 90, rural Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Wabash County, to Roland A. and Demma (Sharp) Hiner. Juanita was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Harold E. Bakehorn in Wabash, on June …read more.

Michael Scott Rose, 33, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Hershel Butcher, 79, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:45 pm, Friday, July 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born May 23, 1937, in Van Lear, Ky., to Thomas Hensley and Pearl (Bowling) Butcher. Hershel married Paula Gordon in Wabash on August 9, 1959. He worked for Ford Meter Box …read more.

Donald Lewis Hutcheson, 53, Wabash, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Wabash. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Anderson, to Lewis Russell and Virginia Ruth (Gates) Hutcheson. Donald was a Southwood High School graduate. He worked as a custodian for Wabash Friends Church where he attended. Donald enjoyed going to flea …read more.

John Edward Stout, 78, Wabash, died at 3:06 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Robert Lee Persley, 58, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 21,1957 in Wabash, to Allen and Betty (Enyeart) Persley.

Michael G. “Mick” Fisher, 65, Sweetser, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Wabash, to Richard P. and Donna M. (Shockey) Fisher. Mick graduated from Wabash High School in 1968, attended Butler University and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. …read more.

James Philip “Fibber” McKee, 84, of rural Wabash, died at 6:38 pm, Friday, June 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 19, 1931 in Wabash County, to Merle and Esther (Thrush) McKee.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 15, 1943, in Peru, to Arol Clio and Ethel Mae (Ridenour) Frantz. Kassandra was a 1961 graduate of Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska. She married John Weirs Banister, he survives. She was …read more.

Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 am, Sunday, June 19, 2016.