Wade Weaver WABASH, IN – This from inkfreenews.com: Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred the evening of Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Mississinewa Lake property in Wabash County. At 6:41 p.m. Grant County Central Dispatch received a call requesting emergency medical services to respond to the Dollar General in Sweetser, in Grant County, … Read more
Joan E. Guingrich, 89, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:45 p.m., on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Parkview Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on March 17, 1936, to the late Virgil and Ina (Belcher) Hyatt in Gas City, Indiana. Joan was a graduate of Mississinewa High School. She married Earl E. Guingrich … Read more
Joan C. Ross, 85, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:12 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1940, to the late Raymond Vogt and Dorothy (Parsons) Vogt. Joan married Russell Ross on September 8, 1961, he … Read more
Billie J. Vossler, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion, Indiana, on January 2, 2026. Born on January 10, 1951, in Marion, Billie was a bright light in the lives of those who knew her, embodying kindness, resilience, and a deep sense of community. Billie dedicated … Read more
Rita J. Rowland, 79, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed peacefully at 9:10 pm, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Parkview Logansport Hospital in Logansport, Indiana. She was born on April 5, 1946, in Wabash, to Fred and Ruby (Gilley) DeVore. Rita attended Wabash High School and was a team leader at Hiz Incorporated in Wabash for … Read more
Leonard A. Jenkins, 81, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 6:05 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, on April 23, 1944, Leonard was the son of Everett and Wretha (Montel) Jenkins. On November 7, 1992, he married Barbara Bachik, who survives. Leonard graduated from Sidney … Read more
Charles Lee Draper, 55, Marion, passed away at 6:05 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, April 11, 1970, to Lester and Carolyn (VanVactor) Draper. On June 2, 1995, he married Tammy Legg, and she survives. Charles graduated from Marion … Read more
Sherrill K. Swanson, 87, of Swayzee, passed away at 11:11 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home. Born in Marion, Indiana, on November 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Hartman Sr. and Anna (Smith) Watson. On June 4, 1977, she married Charles J. Swanson, who preceded her in death. … Read more
Verlon Charles “Chuck” Caldwell, Jr. traded his pain on this earth for a new home with Jesus on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Blair Ridge Health Campus. He had been diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago. Chuck was born to Verlon Charles Caldwell Sr. and Gerlene Faye (Hatton) Caldwell on September 25, 1956. He was … Read more
James Allen Christensen, 64, Peru, Indiana died December 29, 2025. He was born in Windfall Indiana where he lived with his Mother, Grandmother, his older sister Sue, and little brother Daniel. He was a military veteran that served proudly and honorably in the United States Army. He was stationed in South Korea, where he met his … Read more