Wade Weaver Sheila Karen Rowe, known affectionately as Karen, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on March 16, 1948, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Russell E. “Red” and Maxine (Kelley) Estep, she was the daughter of loving parents and grew up in a community that instilled in her … Read more
Michael Scott Doyle Gargus, affectionately known as Mikey, departed this world far too soon on February 3, 2026, in Marion, Indiana. Born on December 20, 1999, in the charming town of South Haven, Michigan, his life, though brief, was a vibrant tapestry woven with joyful moments and a deep passion for the great outdoors. Mikey … Read more
Nutell Murdayne “Marty” Boesing, 92, of Marion, passed away at 9:33 am on Monday, February 9, 2026, in her Marion home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Henrietta, West Virginia, on Sunday, May 21, 1933, to Newton and Thursa (Lewis) Harris. Marty was a waitress for many years throughout the Marion area. … Read more
Jack Shaffer, 106, Gas City, passed away at 4:50 pm on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Bethel Pointe Health & Rehabilitation in Muncie. He was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1919, to Nile and Alta (Kiser) Shaffer. On July 23, 1938, he married Betty Louise Heath. Jack graduated from Gas City High School in … Read more
Velva Mae Bollinger, 100, of Marion, passed away at 2:28 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Albion, Indiana, on December 18, 1925, to George B. and Martha E. (Bauman) Hathaway. On August 3, 1956, she married the love of her life, Harry … Read more
Karen L. Dalton, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away at 9:10 am on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. She was born in Jonesboro, Indiana, on August 17, 1946, to Melvin and Onita (Miller) Morris. Karen graduated from Mississinewa High School and dedicated 29 years of service as an Administrative Assistant with the Indiana Department of … Read more
Robin Rhae Shockey, 67, of Gas City, passed away at 11:35 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Robin was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, January 23, 1959, to George and Mary (Sipe) Jones. She graduated from Mississinewa High School. Robin found joy in the simple rhythms of daily … Read more
Hans Karl Spinner, 61, of Marion, passed away at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Gary, Indiana, on Monday, November 23, 1964, to Harold and Ingeburg (Breil) Spinner. A man of many passions, Hans was an avid guitar player who loved rock … Read more
Delores “Dee” West, 67, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:35 pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 9, 1958, in Wabash, to James Bratch and Phyllis A. (Hodson) McNeeley. Dee enjoyed her dogs and her cat, Charlie. She loved to be out doors, camping and fishing, and rides in … Read more