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Lydia Sullivan

Lydia Sullivan was born Ida Todosischuk on January 26, 1936, in Luyen, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, she was the daughter of Nikolai and Rosalia (Steinke) Todosischuk. She died August 29, 2026, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. Lydia’s earliest years unfolded against the violence and upheaval of World War II. … Read more

Pamela Y. Cole

Pamela Y. Cole, 61, Gas City, passed away at 8:22 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at University Nursing Center in Upland. She was born in Carlisle, Kentucky, on Saturday, September 26, 1964, to Harlan and Mildred (Howard) Shepherd. She married Mark Alan Cole and he preceded her.   Pamela graduated from Mississinewa High School. … Read more

Harry William “Bill” Scott, Jr.

Harry William “Bill” Scott, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully in his Westfield home the morning of Sunday, August 30, 2026. The son of Harry William Scott and Hester Berniece “Bea” Scott (Pence), Bill was born October 11, 1952 in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School in 1971 and from Butler University in 1975 … Read more

James Kerreye Humphrey

James Kerreye Humphrey, 71, of Marion, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Thursday, December 09, 1954, to William and Eva (Mitchell) Humphrey. James graduated from Marion High School in Indiana. He then left to go into the … Read more

John Irvin Unger

John Irvin Unger, 66, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1960, to George L. Unger and Barbara E. (Grim) Unger in Wabash, Indiana. He was given the name “John Irvin” in honor of his maternal and paternal grandfathers, … Read more

Lura Dean Shepherd

Lura Dean Shepherd, 85, passed away on August 30, 2026, at her home in Silver Lake, Indiana. Born on July 5, 1941, in Garrett, Kentucky, to Bert and Mable (Moore) Hicks, Lura Dean Hicks Shepherd lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She was a strong Christian woman and a member of … Read more

Gary Wayne Morris

Gary Wayne Morris, 70, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 26, 2026. Born on January 29, 1956, in Knox, Indiana, Gary was the son of Edward and Edna Mavis (Lawson) Morris. He graduated from Knox High School in 1974 and went on to build a long career in truck driving, … Read more

Patricia “Patti” Sue Allen

Patricia “Patti” Sue Allen, 73, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville, Indiana. She was born on December 12, 1952, in Warsaw, Indiana to Arthur Russell and Edna L. (Coldren) Tracy. Patti lived a life marked by resilience, intelligence, and deep determination. A 1971 graduate of Manchester High School, … Read more

Betty J. Harmon

Betty J. Harmon, 94, of Marion, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 1, 1931, in Yale, Oklahoma, to Chester and Hattie (Henry) Wilson. On July 10, 1950, she married the love of her life, Frank Harmon, who preceded her … Read more

Betty Joan Carper

Betty Joan Carper, 89, of Marion, passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Amboy, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 29, 1936, to Ray and Eda (Adams) Sherick. On June 11, 1954, she married Richard Carper who preceded her in death on September … Read more