Helen Maxine Blanchard, born on August 3, 1926, in Whitley County, Indiana, to Clifton J. and Irene A. (Krider) Geiger, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. After graduating from Churubusco High School in 1944. Following high school, she married Bob on May 2, 1947, and together … Read more
Grover Franklin Archer, a revered member of the banking community and a beloved figure in the lives of many, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on January 7, 1940, in Martin County, Indiana, to Stanford Earl and Zelda Madge (Howell) Archer, and he … Read more
Paul Andrew Gardner, 73, of Peru passed away at his residence on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born in Peru on September 30, 1951 to the late Dale Leon and Dorothea Harriet (Hollenback) Gardner. Paul worked at Rochester Iron & Metal for several years as a scrap metal recycler. He loved cars, racing, and … Read more
Jean M. Hawkins, 97, passed away on September 4, 2024, at St. Anthony Rehab Center in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on July 24, 1927, in Carroll County, Indiana, to the late Willard O. and Mary L. (Garrison) Caldwell. She married her loving husband, James R. Hawkins, on October 16, 1948, at Converse Church of … Read more
James Ezra Fields Sr., 84, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 5:03 pm, Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1941, in Logan, West Virginia, to James and Mamie (Mattox) Fields. James was a graduate of Matwan High School in West Virginia, and attended Manchester College. He married … Read more
Marilyn Jane Karns, born April 4, 1936, to Herman and Mildred Rumpf, is now in the arms of Jesus. She spent her childhood growing up in Peru, Indiana, before moving to Wabash, where she graduated from Wabash High School. On Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, Marilyn married the love of her life, Lowell Dean Karns. … Read more
Lowell Volmer, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 7:53 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 24, 1938, in Murdo, South Dakota, to Louis and Kathryn (Groff) Volmer. On January 17, 1959, Lowell married Joyce Gerard, his partner and greatest support of 66 years. He graduated from … Read more
James Robert Brewer, 66, of Marion, Indiana, passed away in his home at 7:28 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born in Kokomo on September 26, 1958, to Jesse and Maxine (Bell) Brewer. James attended Marion High School and received his GED from Ivy Tech. He worked for many years as a general … Read more
Sabrina Dawn Stewart, 37, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on January 5, 1988, to Michael L. Nielander, Jr., and Mary (Beam) Nielander. Sabrina successfully earned her GED and later served as an attendant with Marathon. She found joy in raising her … Read more
Randy Dale Lee, 74, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1951, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to Garnett B. Lee and Eva Inez Scott. Randy lived a life characterized by service, dedication, and love for his family. He served his country as a SP4 in the United States … Read more