Judith Anne Jones Perez was born on October 3, 1940, to Eldon Jones and Bettie Wellman Jones in Marion, Indiana. Her mother, Bettie, was a homemaker. Her father, Eldon, worked at the Delta Electric Company and was a musician. Judie displayed musical talents at an early age. Her earliest performances were on top of a … Read more
William “Bill” A. Butzin, 80, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at home with family by his side. He was born October 10, 1944 to Robert and Lola (Brown) Butzin and graduated from North Miami High School in 1963. Bill served in the United States Army Military Police and later retired … Read more
David Allen Ditton, 64, of Roann, Indiana, died 1:23 am, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, Indiana, on August 16, 1961 to Charles “Ed” and Donna (Martz) Ditton. Dave was a 1979 graduate from Huntington North High School. He married Diana Sorrell on October … Read more
Patricia Ann Miller departed this world on September 14, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Alan, and their reunion was no doubt a joyous one. Patricia, who was usually known as Pat but actually preferred to be called Patty or Tricia, was born on May 11, 1944, in Winchester, Indiana, to … Read more
Patrick “Rick” S. McClain, 72, of Peru passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana on May 27, 1953 to the late Basil and Lois (Hobbs) McClain. Rick graduated from Eastern High School in 1971. He went on to receive a bachelors degree in general studies from … Read more
Christine M. “Chris” Mathews, 74, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2025. Born November 6th, 1950, to Charles and Rose Hettmansperger in Wabash, Indiana. Christine was preceded in death by her dear sister, Cheri Pate. Their closeness and shared memories remained a treasured part of Christine’s heart throughout her life. Christine had a … Read more
Robert Ronald Ross, 81, of Roanoke, Indiana, died at 7:48 am, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages at Inverness in Fort Wayne. He was born on August 2, 1944, in Huntington, Indiana, to Ronald and Mary (Pracklett) Ross. Robert was a 1962 graduate of Huntington High School, and received his BS from Ball … Read more
Duane Arden Wagner, 91, of North Manchester, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on May 5, 1934, in Bippus, Indiana, to Hobart and Thelma (Yoder) Wagner. Duane was a 1952 graduate of Urbana High School. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and was stationed in … Read more
Stacy Marie Mead, 47, of Noblesville, Indiana, died at 8:05 am, Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 21, 1977, in Wabash, Indiana, to Larry Conner and Pamela (Shaffer) Smith. Stacy was a 1996 graduate of Northfield High School, and then graduated from the University of Phoenix. … Read more
Marilyn Yvonne (Henderson) Adkins was born in Sweetser, Indiana, on November 22, 1935, to the late Leroy and Leona Henderson. She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1954. On May 29, 1954, Marilyn married Charles H. Adkins, who preceded her in death. To this union, they had four children: Rosanna Lee (Terry) Mundorf, Charles … Read more