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Anna J. Kinzie

Anna J. Kinzie, 79, Marion, passed away at 12:40 am on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, December 18, 1946, to Robert and Virginia (Pryor) Dalton. On October 15, 1965, she married James Kinzie and he preceded her on November 6, 2021. … Read more

Julie Ann Holcomb

Julie Ann Holcomb, 82, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 15, 1944, to John Foley and Dorothy (Meeks) Meyer. On November 7, 1964, she married Ronald Holcomb and he survives. Julie moved to Indiana after high school and worked briefly as a telephone operator … Read more

Carolyn Paschall

Carolyn Paschall passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and generations of people who were blessed to know and love her. Carolyn loved her family more than anything. Spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren brought her so much happiness. Her family was her greatest … Read more

Amanda Gail Broomfield

Amanda Gail Broomfield, 48, of Marion, passed away at 4:59 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, August 26, 1978, to Delman Cole and Eugenia Gail (Boldner) Dudding. She was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in caring for her home and the people she … Read more

Paula Nicol (Nikie) Starkey

Paula Nicol(Nikie) Starkey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. Born on October 17, 1941, in Peru, Indiana, Nikie was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn Aikman. Throughout her 84 years, she touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering faith. A proud … Read more

Oliver Nathanial and Eugene Christopher Straub

Oliver Nathanial and Eugene Christopher Straub, cherished twin sons of Christopher “Chris” and Natalee (Cain) Straub, were born silently into this world on September 4, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Passing away at twelve weeks and six days gestation due to complications from a TRAP pregnancy, their earthly lives were … Read more

Robert M. Rouch

Robert M. Rouch, 92, a resident of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1933, to Merrill Lobdell and Lafern (Eviston) McManmaw in LaFontaine, Indiana. Robert graduated from Banquo High School. He married Nina (Working) Rouch on June 22, 1952; she passed on November … Read more

INDOT to host winter seasonal hiring events

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is in search of dedicated, qualified individuals who want to serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host winter seasonal hiring events in September and October at several locations across the state. Winter seasonal positions run from November through late March. Pay starts at $21 per hour for full-time operations and $25 per hour for on-call snowplow-only operations. … Read more