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Matthew W. Bachman

Matthew W. Bachman, 55, of Marion, Indiana passed away at 10:06 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home in Marion, Indiana. He was born on March 9, 1969, to Jan W. and Sandra M. (Eastman) Bachman in Marion, Indiana. Matthew was a lifetime resident of Marion, Indiana. He was a 1987 graduate of … Read more

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor Day Campaign

PERU, IN- The Peru Police Department and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up this Labor Day weekend to target impaired drivers in Peru and throughout Miami County. In addition to regular patrols and DUI Task Force patrols, officers will conduct a multi-jurisdictional sobriety checkpoint for Labor Day during the nighttime hours. Throughout the … Read more

Robert Louis “Bob” Bishop Sr.

Robert Louis “Bob” Bishop Sr., 83, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:20 pm, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home.  He was born on June 12, 1941, in Lagro, Indiana, to Louis and Dorothy (Parrett) Bishop. Bob was a graduate of Wabash High School and was a US Army veteran. He was a Wabash City … Read more

Susan Marie Bonfitto

Susan Marie Bonfitto, 70, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:53 am, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her home, after an extended battle with breast cancer.  She was born on October 16, 1953, in Wabash, to Donald E. and Wilma Hope (Fisher) Duhamell. Susan was a 1971 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Paul W. … Read more

Max L. Blocher

Max L. Blocher (80) passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2024. He was born the 5th of 6 children on May 31, 1944, to S. Willis and Leila E. (Baker) Blocher in Laketon, IN.  Fifty-two years ago, on November 20th, 1971, he married Sandra R. Weber, and they raised their three sons Ken, … Read more

M. Colleen  Campbell

M. Colleen  Campbell, 86, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:39 pm, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1938, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Benjamin H. and Rosa Ethel (Clupper) Friermood. Colleen was a 1956 graduate of Somerset High School. She married John Martin Campbell, Sr. in Hernando, … Read more

Aron Michael Kennedy

Aron Michael Kennedy, 54, Marion, passed away at 10:43 am on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 11, 1970, to Dr. John Kennedy and Mary Jo Day.   Aron graduated from Marion High School in 1988 and Indiana University in 1994. … Read more

Coral Denice Plough

Coral Denice Plough, 72, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:05 am, Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 12, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana, to William Bruce “Bill” and Erma Lea (Chamness) Plough. Coral was a 1969 graduate of Northfield High School, attended Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York for … Read more

Marcella Lynn Davis

Marcella Lynn Davis, a beloved member of the Marion, Indiana community, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on September 29, 1964, in Marion, she lived a life characterized by her deep love for family and her unwavering spirit. Marcella adored her family, dedicating much of her time and … Read more

Lowell Omer Berryman

Lowell Omer Berryman, 99, passed away on August 20, 2024. He was a Peru fireman for 20 years and served as Assistant Chief. Lowell was a co-owner of a trucking company and a horse rehabilitation stable. He was a proud WWII veteran who served his time in Italy. Lowell was a member of the VFW, … Read more