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Barbara E. Williams

Barbara E. Williams, 73, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 7:14 pm, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne.  She was born on August 13, 1951, in Logansport, Indiana, to James M. and Imogene (Sharp) Williams. Barbara was a 1970 Wabash High School graduate. She worked at MJV in Wabash. Barbara enjoyed … Read more

Sheila M. Warner

Sheila M. Warner, 55, of Swayzee, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on May 25, 1969, to Thomas B. Warner and Mary Helen (Banter) Warner. Sheila graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1987. She is survived by her mother, Mary Helen; brother, Brian (Dawn) Warner of Midlothian, … Read more

David L. Stratton

David L. Stratton, 55, of Upland, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at University Nursing Center. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on July 27, 1969, and was the son of Darrel and Shirley (Pace) Stratton. David previously attended Church of the Brethren.  He liked anything army/military related.  He was involved in the Special … Read more

Patrick Fernandes

Patrick Fernandes, 74, Marion, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on February 19, 1950, to Joseph and Helen (Frisbie) Fernandes.   Patrick graduated from Marion High School in 1968 and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Purdue University, where he received his bachelor’s … Read more

Indiana State Police launch investigative initiative for long-term missing persons

Northeast Indiana- The Indiana State Police is leading an initiative to help resolve long term missing persons cases in Indiana. Investigative technology has advanced significantly over the past several years allowing us to use science to help resolve some of these cases for the involved families. Initially we are starting with northeast Indiana but will … Read more

Jody “Joe” Nickerson

Jody “Joe” Nickerson, 50, Akron, Indiana, passed away August 14, 2024 at his home. Born October 17, 1973 in South Bend, Indiana, Joe was the son of Albert L. Nickerson and Cathy (Bollman) Moody.  On March 26, 1995, Joe married Laura Culp. During their twenty-nine years together, Joe and Laura were blessed with two children, … Read more

Jean Ann Klutz

Jean Ann Klutz, a beloved member of the Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren community, passed away on August 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 30, 1945, to Dale and Mary (Grey) Parker, in Huntington, Indiana, Jean dedicated her life to serving others and making a positive impact on those around … Read more

Michael “Mike” Francis Johnson

Michael “Mike” Francis Johnson, 70, of Peru passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born in Peru, Indiana to the late Dr. Owen and Marion Frances (Morell) Johnson on March 7, 1954. He married Melinda “Mindy” Lees on August 20, 1977 and she survives. Mike’s family and grandchildren brought him … Read more

Mary Jean Carpenter

Mary Jean Carpenter, 84, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:46 pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on May 31, 1940, in Wabash, Indiana, to Walter Henry and Edith Lucille (Aukschun) Horner. Mary graduated from Wabash High School in 1958, and immediately started working for General Telephone Company as a … Read more

Thelma Joan Cline

Thelma Joan Cline, 92, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 4:35 am on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 27, 1931, to William and Ruth (Gay) Medlen.  She married the first love of her life, K. Robert … Read more