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Helen Ann Bechtol, 104, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:20 am, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on September 24, 1920, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John and Susanna (Tomko) Wassill. Helen was a 1939 graduate of Otter Creek High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. She … Read more
Doretta “Dottie” Jean Urschel, born on May 7, 1934, in Bippus, to Earl D. and Edith Mae (Smith) Smith, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at her son’s home. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend whose heartwarming spirit and unwavering kindness touched the lives of many. Dottie began her professional journey … Read more
Lois Snyder, 93, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on October 5, 2024, in North Manchester, Indiana. Born in Chicago, on October 2, 1931 to Daniel and Martha (Daggett) Horning, Lois lived in the Chicago area for 80 years; there she dedicated her life to raising her family, to Chicago’s First Church of the Brethren, to … Read more
Registration for Summer Art Camp and Summer Theatre Camp is open through May 23. The details and link to the full release are below. Please reach out to schedule an interview or for additional information. – Honeywell Summer Visual Art Camps are led by professional artists and educators and offer a fun learning experience exploring … Read more
Peru- Mark your calendars for Saturday April 26, 2025, as the Indiana State Police partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their 27th “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of unwanted prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide … Read more
Karen Ann Austin, 73, North Manchester, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on September 14, 1951, in Columbia City, the daughter of Walter and Wilma (Hamman) Keirn, Karen had a caring spirit and tireless dedication to those around her. Karen’s educational journey began at … Read more
Ramona Rose (Copeland) Holbrook, 64, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1961, to Ronald Copeland and Mary (Bitzell) Field in Wabash, Indiana Ramona worked for Love Bug Floral in Wabash, Indiana and also Wabash County Transit Service. … Read more
Lawrence “Marty” Martinez, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with family by his side. Marty was born on April 30, 1934 to Gus and Sadie Martinez of Puritan, Colorado. He was married to the love of his life Becky Bower on November 18, 1972 after 53 years together and she survives. Marty graduated … Read more
Roy Eugene Prater, 75, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Downtown in Fort Wayne. He was born in Jacksonville, Texas, on Tuesday, July 19, 1949, to Carlton D. and Neva (Madison) Prater. He was married to his loving wife, Sherry (Gray) Prater, who survives. Roy graduated from New … Read more
