Wade Weaver Arlen “Gene” Schmidt, 92, of Marion, passed away at 5:17 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Saturday, February 4, 1933, to Louis and Vera (Brown) Schmidt. On September 25, 1999, he married MaDonna Bovie, who survives. Gene graduated … Read more
Anna M. Lewis, 98, of Marion, Indiana, went to be with the Lord at 3:16 am on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on May 21, 1927, in Marion to Claude and Dottie (Babb) Carmichael. Anna married Robert L. Lewis, who preceded her in death. Anna attended Sweetser High School and worked as an … Read more
Mary Carolyn Sheets Jones, 93, Jonesboro, passed away at 10:07 am on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Twin City Healthcare in Gas City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, March 16, 1932, to Ernest and Miriam (Merriman) Sheets. She married Clymer D. Jones on July 1, 1950 and they shared 59 years of … Read more
Donna J. Yeakle, 60, LaFontaine, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Rolling Meadows in LaFontaine. She was born in Peru, Indiana, on Tuesday, November 30, 1965, to the late David Newman and the late Jean Gish. Donna met and married the love of her life, Wes Yeakle. Donna was a life member of … Read more
Judith “Mary Ann” Parrie, 85, of Warren, formerly of Gas City, passed away at 8:52 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, May 12, 1940, the daughter of William and Marie Sullivan. On April 30, 1960, she married Jesse E. Parrie, and he … Read more
Cheryl Ann (Bartholomew) Ashley met her sweet Lord and Savior Monday, December 15, 2025, at 1:11 pm. Known by so many as Grandma Cheryl, she loved deeply and loved her family so well. Cheryl was born and raised in Marion, Indiana, to William and Norma Bartholomew. She fully enjoyed life as one of five girls. … Read more
Donna Lea Nelson Florea went home with Jesus and into the arms of the many loved ones waiting there for her, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. With the sounds of Christmas songs and the glow of Christmas lights, she peacefully left her struggles behind and found true peace. The third of seven children, Donna was … Read more
WABASH, IN- Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director, Mikka Hunt, officially announces a job opening for the role of Communications Manager. This is a full time, in person position serving alongside the executive director, staff, board members, community partners and volunteers to develop and maintain a downtown district that is vibrant, every day and night. The … Read more
Marilyn Arlene Keirn, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 88 on December 14, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash West in Wabash, Indiana. Born on May 14, 1937, in Huntington, Indiana, to Clifford Arlo and Gladys (Sours) Cormany, Arlene was a devoted family member and a caring healthcare professional.Arlene’s educational … Read more
Randy C. Prokop was born to Claire and Lily (Storjohan) in Battle Creek, IA on July 2, 1952. He was raised on a farm. He went to school in Battle Creek and was one of the 18 that graduated. In 1970, he went to Denver, Colorado to go to Denver Automotive and Diesel Auto Body … Read more