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Lela Marea Kline

Lela Marea Kline, cherished mother, beloved wife, and devoted friend, passed away on September 19, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on December 12, 1946, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Marea was the daughter of Glen and Emma Jane (Bailey) Hammons. Marea graduated from the Academy Notre Dame of Providence in Newport, … Read more

Charles R. “Chuck” Foster

Charles R. “Chuck” Foster, 68, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Ray Hamilton and Alta Jean (Murray) Foster on October 12, 1956, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Chuck was a 1974 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Terry … Read more

William C. “Bill” Houston

William C. “Bill” Houston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated Lakeview Wesleyan Church member, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Marion, Indiana, at the age of 85. Born on October 3, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana, Bill lived a life characterized by service, family, and a passion for the outdoors. Bill had a distinguished … Read more

Judith Anne Jones Perez

Judith Anne Jones Perez was born on October 3, 1940, to Eldon Jones and Bettie Wellman Jones in Marion, Indiana. Her mother, Bettie, was a homemaker. Her father, Eldon, worked at the Delta Electric Company and was a musician. Judie displayed musical talents at an early age. Her earliest performances were on top of a … Read more

William “Bill” A. Butzin

William “Bill” A. Butzin, 80, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at home with family by his side. He was born October 10, 1944 to Robert and Lola (Brown) Butzin and graduated from North Miami High School in 1963. Bill served in the United States Army Military Police and later retired … Read more

David Allen Ditton

David Allen Ditton, 64, of Roann, Indiana, died 1:23 am, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, Indiana, on August 16, 1961 to Charles “Ed” and Donna (Martz) Ditton. Dave was a 1979 graduate from Huntington North High School. He married Diana Sorrell on October … Read more

Patricia Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller departed this world on September 14, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Alan, and their reunion was no doubt a joyous one. Patricia, who was usually known as Pat but actually preferred to be called Patty or Tricia, was born on May 11, 1944, in Winchester, Indiana, to … Read more