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Herbert Eugene “Gene” Wood

Herbert Eugene “Gene” Wood, 84, Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, May 30, 1941 to Zan and Edna Wood. On August 4, 1989, he married Bernice Gonzalez, and she survives.   Gene graduated from Mississinewa High School and attended Indiana University. He retired from Owens … Read more

Donald R. Pollard

Donald R. Pollard, age 60, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 am on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Born on September 25, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Donald was the son of Ellen (Hohn) Brantlinger. Donald was a graduate of Mississinewa High School. He spent many years working in construction, … Read more

Chadd Barney

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Chadd Barney. He passed away on October 7th, 2025, and went immediately into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Chadd was born December 1, 1976, in Grant County to Lisa and David Barney. He married the love of his life Stephanie Brickner on … Read more

Ronald Wayne LeMaster

Ronald Wayne LeMaster, 91, of Bunker Hill passed away October 1, 2025 at 8:23pm at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born August 27, 1934 to Paul and Eloise (Sprinkle) LeMaster. He married Norma Eileen Personett August 26, 1956. They were married 67 years until Norma passed away January 15, 2024. Ronald worked side … Read more

Suzanne Herbst

Suzanne Herbst, 88, of Twelve Mile, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was born on July 2, 1937 to Maynard W. and Thelma L. (Bender) Ebert. Suzanne’s life was largely spent as a homemaker and mother to her six children, but she was involved in numerous activities. She … Read more

Stephen “Steve” Jerry McElheny

Stephen “Steve” Jerry McElheny, 81, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 20, 1944 in Peru, Indiana to Eugene and Betty (Graham) McElheny. On January 31, 1984, Steve married Sandra Elaine (Jackson) McElheny. He was retired as a conductor … Read more

Sarah Jane Timms

Sarah Jane Timms, 62, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:30 am, Monday, September 29, 2025, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. She was born on November 30, 1962, in Connersville, Indiana, to Michael M. and Jane A. (Hopkins) Timms. Sarah enjoyed being outdoors, going on group outings, attending workshops through Carey Services, and especially … Read more

Caroline Jayne Galligan

Caroline Jayne Galligan, 93, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 7:10 am on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. Born on October 8, 1931, in Marion, Jayne was the daughter of Alfred J. and Mary R. (Pealer) Glasser. She married the love of her life, Merrill M. Galligan, on September … Read more

Marguerite “Yvonne” Wilson

Marguerite “Yvonne” Wilson, 97, Gas City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 6:35 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born in Ghlin, Belgium, on Tuesday, November 1, 1927, to Maurice and Madeleine (Thomas) Dauge. Yvonne met her loving husband, Charles, in Mons, Belgium while he was serving in the United … Read more

Roxane Himes

Roxane Himes, age 64, of Jonesboro, Indiana, passed away at 3:07 pm on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Born on June 1, 1961, in Marion, Indiana, Roxane was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Norma (Simpson) Himes. Roxane attended Mississinewa High School and Carol High School. She dedicated … Read more