Wade Weaver Amy Jane Niccum, 83, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:55 am, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1942, in Peru, Indiana, to Allie B. and Mildred (Smith) Wilson. Amy was a 1960 graduate of Noble Township High School. She married Michael Niccum Sr. on June 9, … Read more
Tonya D. Bugg, born on July 29, 1959, in Tuckerman, Arkansas, to Bobby and Iris Sue (James) Lucas, left this world peacefully at her home in North Manchester, Indiana, on September 20, 2025. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Tonya attended Penn High School in Mishawaka. Her career journey began in Arkansas, where she … Read more
Joan Eileen Shepherd, nee Rupley, was born on October 22, 1932, in Huntington County, Indiana, to George and Blanche (Morford) Rupley. She departed this life on September 26, 2025, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Joan lived a remarkable life, characterized by her unwavering devotion to family, her strong work ethic, and … Read more
BUNKER HILL, IN- Grissom Air Museum is happy to announce they will be expanding the museum. The Board of Trustees has approved and signed agreements with a contractor to construct an addition onto the museum. They will be having a groundbreaking ceremony tentatively on October 4th during their B-58 Reunion. All this would not be … Read more
PERU, IN- On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, along with troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post, arrested a 43-year-old man from Peru, Indiana, on multiple felony charges for possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM). The investigation began in July 2025 … Read more
Ronald “Ronnie” Miller, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on October 9, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Moin E. and Ruth (Geyer) Miller, Ronnie lived a life filled with dedication to family, hard work, and service to his country. … Read more
Glenna Adkins Riddell, 76, of Peru peacefully left this life, while surrounded by her family, to be with the Lord on Sept 23, 2025 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on February 1, 1949 in Grayson Kentucky to Harlen Adkins and Lois Davis Adkins. The family moved to Indiana when she was 5 … Read more
Barbara J. Frieden, 90, of Rochester, Indiana, formerly of rural North Manchester, Indiana, died at 11:20 pm, Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester. She was born on June 10, 1935, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Raymond B. and Imogene B. (Vickery) Schroll. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Chester High School in … Read more
Marvin Gene Wright, DDS, MAGD, 83, of Wabash, Indiana, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 21, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana, to Sheldon and Opal (Clapp) Wright. Marvin was a 1959 graduate of St. Paul High School in St. Paul, Indiana, a graduate … Read more
Johanna M. Sproat, 97, Marion, passed away in her home at 5:19 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, December 15, 1927, to James and Ottley (Brown) Sproat. Johanna graduated from Marion High School and worked for 42 years at RCA. She was very artistic and hard-working. … Read more