Wade Weaver Stephen G. Danser, 76, Indianapolis, passed away at 12:05 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Greenfield Healthcare Center in Greenfield. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 19, 1950, to Ora and Marcelle (Irwin) Danser. He worked as an Iron Worker for 20 years with Union Iron Workers. Stephen also drove … Read more
Dewon Wayne Webb, 78, of Marion, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Marion Health. He was born on December 18, 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Clyde and Magolyn (Barnett) Webb. Dewon married Patricia Carney, who preceded him in death in 2017. Dewon was a graduate of Southwood High School and proudly served his … Read more
Onda Jane Barber, 73, Marion, passed away at 7:27 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, July 2, 1952, to Demoise and Betty (Ford) Thomas. On August 18, 1972, she married Jack E. Barber. Onda graduated from Marion High School … Read more
George F. Wilson, Sr., 86, of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1939, to Allie B. and Mildred (Smith) Wilson. George married the love of his life, Carol Ullrey, on July 4, 1959, and together they shared many devoted years of marriage and family life. He … Read more
Edwin Lyle Carpenter, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born February 25, 1939, in Ashland, Ohio, he was the son of Marshall and Delphia (Ross) Carpenter. Ed graduated from Ruggles-Troy High School in Ohio and later from Tri-State College, now Trine … Read more
William Lee Ira “Bill” Ridenour, 83, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:12 am, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on January 13, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, to William Lee and Mary Kathryn (Sutton) Ridenour. Bill graduated from Wabash High School with the Class of 1961. He was employed for many … Read more
WABASH, IN – Parkview Wabash Hospital and the Parkview Center for Healthy Living invite area residents in need of lab testing to sign up for Check-Up Day at the hospital, 10 John Kissinger Drive, Wabash, on Thursday, June 11. Check-Up Day makes it convenient to obtain common lab tests at a reduced cost. The event … Read more
WABASH, IN – The Wabash County Museum is thrilled to share its 2026summer lineup for The Thursday Parlay, our monthly speakers’ series celebrating thefascinating stories and rich history of Wabash County. This FREE program is presented with support from Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Servicesand Bob Evans Restaurant. Guests who are unable to attend in person can tune … Read more
Celia Marian (Smith) Shankster was born in Viking Township, South Dakota to Celia M. and Beatrice Smith on May 16, 1929. She was the sixth child of thirteen born to Beatrice (Gooding) Smith and the half-sister of four more born earlier to her father, Celia Smith. When eight years old, she moved with her family … Read more
WABASH, IN – The Wabash County Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program runs now and will end on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Learn more and find the list of … Read more