Robert Michael “Mike” Crull, 46, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 9, 1979, in New Castle, Indiana, to Kevin and Tammy (Huckelby) Crull. Mike worked for AAA as a repair technician. Most knew him for his sharp wit and his sense of humor, always … Read more
Lucille “Lucy” Jean Dougherty, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 82, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on July 15, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, to Michael and Helen (Roszkowski) Nadolski, she was proud of her Polish heritage and took … Read more
Paula Ann “Emily” Scaggs, 53, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:52 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Parkview Whitley in Columbia City, Indiana. She was born on December 12, 1971. Emily was raised by Nevin F. and Sandra Kaye “Sandy” (Jefferson) Hettmansperger from the age of 10 years old. She enjoyed getting dressed up … Read more
Joan A. McNamara, a beloved member of the Marion community, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 97. Born on December 5, 1927, in Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana, Joan lived a life marked by dedication to her family and service to her community. Joan’s career included serving … Read more
Deborah K. McCreary, 70, Upland, passed away in her home at 9:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, September 16, 1954, to Earl and Dorothy “Winnie” (Smith) Whirls. On September 15, 1973, she married Douglas B. McCreary, and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2014. … Read more
Connie Sue Kinner, 79, of Marion, passed away at 11:12 am on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 1, 1946, to Bert and Della (Cox) McCollum. She married Larry D. Kinner on September 2, 1971 and he preceded her in death on … Read more
Maxine Tatum Brown, beloved mother, steadfast friend, and a woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Columbus, Indiana, at the age of 95. Born on November 14, 1929, in Blooming Grove, Texas, Maxine lived a long and meaningful life rooted in devotion to family, faith, and community. Maxine was the … Read more
Richard F. Tait, Jr., 67, of Marion, passed away at 2:23 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash, Indiana, on Thursday, October 3, 1957, to Richard and Betty (Baker) Tait. On January 1, 1997, he married Christine “Christy” Norrick, and she survives. … Read more
Sandra Lee Ferguson, 75, of Kokomo, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Indianapolis. She was born on January 25, 1950, in Wabash, Indiana, to Nevin and Mary (Draper) Horner. Sandra worked and retired from Pathfinder Services in Wabash. She enjoyed baking, making arts and crafts, crocheting, doing needlepoint, and especially loved her cats. She … Read more
L. Ralph Murphy, 81, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 20, 1944, in Wabash, to Ralph C. and Alice (Zimmer) Murphy. Ralph attended Noble High School in Wabash for three years and graduated from Southwood High School in 1963. He married Beverly “Kay” Garner … Read more