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Mary K. Behny

Mary K. Behny, age 94, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on April 8th, 2025. Mary was born April 25, 1930 in Portageville, Missouri, to Burr and Ethel Rose. On September 25, 1959, she married Donald G. Behny, who has awaited her arrival in Heaven, with great granddaughter GraceLynn Rae Hall, brothers … Read more

Bertha “Bertie” Shirley Schuler

Bertha “Bertie” Shirley Schuler, 88, of Roann, Indiana, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 19, 1936, in Turkey Run, Indiana, to Marcus and Anna (Sexton) Hansing. Bertie was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. She married David N. Schuler on February 2, 1958 in Richvalley, Indiana; he … Read more

Dustin James Nickles

Dustin James Nickles, 35, of Wabash, Indiana, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Wabash. He was born on August 9, 1989, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dustin was a U.S. Army veteran and was driven by his work. He enjoyed his work in construction and took pride in doing home renovations and working on cars. Dustin … Read more

Stephanie Dawn Brown Metz

Stephanie Dawn Brown Metz, 52, of Rusk, Texas, died at 8:57 pm, Friday, April 4, 2025, at the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas.  She was born on January 2, 1973, in Wabash, Indiana, to Michael and Dawn (Thompson) Brown. Stephanie was a 1991 Southwood High School graduate. She married Todd Metz in Jacksonville, … Read more

Marilyn M. Lightle

Marilyn M. Lightle, 91, of Marion, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at 9:01 pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Century Villa Health Care & Rehabilitation in Greentown. Born in Kokomo, Indiana, on May 5, 1933, to Renzie and Floda (Wilhoit) Mason, Marilyn lived a life full of love and dedication. Marilyn graduated … Read more

Mitsuko Stanley

Mitsuko Stanley, 77, Marion, passed away at 5:57 pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with family by her side. She was born in Shizuoka-Ken, Japan, on Saturday, January 17, 1948.   Mitsuko was a 1966 graduate of Hitachi #2 High School in Ibaragi-Ken, Japan.  She then decided to attend Dentists’ Assistant School attached to Tokyo … Read more

FAFSA application deadline April 15

INDIANAPOLIS- As the end of the academic year approaches, many graduating high school students are preparing to continue their education through various programs, whether it be a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree. Financial aid can play a crucial role in making these opportunities more accessible, and a key resource available is the Free Application for … Read more

William “Billy” E. Vance Jr.

William “Billy” E. Vance Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. For Billy, as we called him. Our family felt the true meaning of his personality was that he was honest and had integrity. He worked so hard his whole life to provide care and comfort for his family, despite the hurdles life threw … Read more