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Pastor Lorren Bradley

Pastor Lorren Bradley, a devoted servant of faith and a respected leader in his community, passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Lake, Indiana, on May 31, 2026. Born on May 3, 1941, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Jake and Phoebe (Hyden) Bradley Sr., Lorren’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, his … Read more

Dakota “Cody” James Jackson

Dakota “Cody” James Jackson 32, of Peru passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday May 28, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana Cody was born on December 27,1993 in Peru, Indiana to Deborah (Smith) Burney and Herman Jackson. Cody was disabled due to a prior car accident. Cody was the type … Read more

William Wesley Lawson Jr.

William Wesley Lawson Jr. (Bill), 82, of Kokomo passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 27, 1943 to the late William Wesley Lawson Sr. and Maria Carmella (Cesarano) Lawson. Bill married Roxanne Richardson and she survives. He retired from Chrysler … Read more

Linda Lou Boggs

Linda Lou Boggs, 79, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 6:35 am, Friday, May 29, 2026, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Huntington, Indiana, to Raymond and Bernice (Yocum) Schaffer. Linda was a graduate of Lagro High School. She married Billy E. Boggs in Lagro, Indiana on … Read more

Ryleigh Paige Shaw

Ryleigh Paige Shaw, 2, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, entered the arms of Jesus at 6:42 am, Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born on April 23, 2024, in Logansport, Indiana, to John and Brianna (Myers) Shaw. RyRy as the kids called her loved her brothers and sister, and her dog Dexter. She enjoyed playing hide … Read more

Charlotte Ann Downey

Charlotte Ann Downey, 70, of North Manchester, Indiana, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 23, 1955, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Charles H. Shannon Jr.and Virgie (Robertson) Cooper, but was raised by Rita Shannon, who she considered her mom. Charlotte was a 1974 graduate of Wabash High School. … Read more

MFD Fire Prevention Chief Brandon Eckstein to retire after 20 years of service

MARION, IN- Fire Prevention Chief Brandon Eckstein is retiring after 20 years of service with the Marion Fire Department. The Marion native called home to many places including overseas while his father served in the military, then settled in Tennessee for a few years before returning to Grant County, IN. Eckstein graduated from Mississinewa High … Read more