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Patricia Ann (Erwin) Pier

Patricia Ann (Erwin) Pier, 90, of Peru/Kokomo, passed away on Tuesday November 19th, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born on July 5th, 1934 in Newton, IL to William and Ida (Fear) Erwin. She married Roy H. Pier on November 2nd, 1952, he preceded her in death in 2005. Pat was a Homemaker, Sunday … Read more

Beverly “Bev” Kay Bowen

Beverly “Bev” Kay Bowen’s life was tragically ended on Monday, November 18, 2024. Bev was 80 years old and a lifelong resident of Peru. Bev’s greatest loves were animals (hers and everyone else’s); John Wayne and her garden. She worked at General Tire for over 40 years before retiring. She was born to the late … Read more

Steve K. Peebles

Steve K. Peebles, 75, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:56 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home.  He was born on December 1, 1948, in Wabash, to John B. and Maxine (Ridgeway) Peebles. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School and received his bachelor degree from Purdue University in 1971. He … Read more

Delores R. Carpenter

Delores R. Carpenter, 95, Jonesboro, passed away at 6:40 pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Gas City. She was born in Jonesboro, Indiana, on Saturday, February 2, 1929, to Frank and Mary Campbell. On June 26, 1948, she married James Burton Carpenter, Sr. who preceded her in 2011.   Delores attended Jonesboro High School … Read more

Lavern C. “Brownie” Brown

Lavern C. “Brownie” Brown, 95, La Fontaine, passed away at 2:07 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, July 25, 1929, to Carl Brown and Ruth (Cloud) Hoss.  On November 23, 1949, he married Norma Joan, who preceded him … Read more

Rebecca “Becky” R. Burcroff

Rebecca “Becky” R. Burcroff, 71, of Gas City, passed away at 5:26 am on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Frankfort, Indiana, on Sunday, August 8, 1953, to Billie and Berniece (Robbins) Uncapher.  On March 3, 1974, she married Todd L. Burcroff, loving him and putting his … Read more

Catharina “Cathy” JoAnn Keller

Catharina “Cathy” JoAnn Keller, 66, Marion, passed away in her home at 6:55 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, August 14, 1958, to Robert and Rose (Draper) Davis.   Cathy was a Mississinewa graduate of 1976 from which she leaves behind several beloved classmates. During her high … Read more

General Assembly kicks off 2025 session

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day includes the swearing in of new and returning members of the General Assembly. This day also marks the annual first roll call of all state … Read more

Wabash Teacher Honored with 2024 Rising Star Award

WABASH, IN- It is with great pride that Wabash High announces Mr. William Chittenden (Wabash High School Japanese Teacher) has been honored with the 2024 Rising Star Award by the Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese (AITJ). This prestigious award recognizes full-time teachers with less than five years of teaching experience who have demonstrated exceptional … Read more