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Lewis Michael “Mike” Bosworth

Lewis Michael “Mike” Bosworth, 82, of Marion, passed away at 4:58 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Friday, August 28, 1942, to William and Edith (Minnick) Bosworth. On February 3, 1989, he married Joan S. Cardwell, who survives. … Read more

Healthcare Foundation of Miami County accepting grant applications to improve community health

    PERU, IN- The Healthcare Foundation of Miami County, Indiana is seeking grant applications for funding opportunities up to $1,000,000 to support impactful projects that strengthen and improve the health and wellness of Miami County residents. The Foundation’s mission is to support charitable public health organizations and programs that strengthen and improve community health … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation honored with ‘Making a Difference’ Award by Ole Olsen Memorial Theater

PERU, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF) was recognized with the “Making a Difference” award during Ole Olsen Memorial Theater’s annual banquet held Saturday, May 31, at Garden Gate Café. The award honors individuals or organizations whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the theater’s success. The MCCF received the award in recognition … Read more

Franklin Douglas Witt

Franklin Douglas Witt, 82, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Hickory Creek Healthcare, Peru, Indiana, with his family by his side. He was born October 12, 1942, to Schley and Amelia (Campbell) Witt in Rose Hill, Virginia. On December 31, 1963, he married Jannie Kay McKinney, who survives. Frank … Read more

Harold E. Richmond

Harold E. Richmond, born on March 9, 1953, in Louisa, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025, in Marion, Indiana. A devoted family man and respected member of his community, he led a life marked by service and dedication. Harold served as a police officer with the Wadsworth Police Department in Wadsworth, Ohio, for … Read more

Hilda Veronica Clarke

Hilda Veronica Clarke, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 5, 1937, in La Ceiba, Honduras, to David and Mercilina Clarke, who preceded her in death. From an early age, Hilda was deeply influenced by an American missionary couple. … Read more

Jeivonia “Gigi” Allen

Jeivonia “Gigi” Allen, 66, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:15 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 19, 1959, in Wabash, to Aubert Humiston Bair and Dorothy Mae (Spears) Saxen. Gigi worked at Markhon in Wabash, was the human resources director at the Shirt … Read more

LeRoy Eugene Newman

LeRoy Eugene Newman, 94, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:45 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 10, 1930, in Peru, Indiana, to Jess and Lula (Whitesel) Newman. LeRoy was a US Army veteran. He married Ruth McGinnis in Wabash on March 21, 1958. LeRoy … Read more