Preston Mathis Duffy, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away tragically at the young age of 19 on August 4, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on September 8, 2005, to Chad Michael and Jessica Marie (Pearson) Duffy, in Warsaw, Indiana, Preston’s journey through life, though brief, was marked by a profound impact on … Read more
Shirley Jean Malott, of Peru, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on E. 2nd St. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1956, in Peru, where she worked, raised her family, and lived until her passing. Shirley retired from Timberland RV in Peru, where she worked as … Read more
Joyce M. Coath, 79, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 12:23 am, Friday, August 8, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 14, 1946, in Browning Lambert Mountain, West Virginia, to George and Leona (Browning) Mullins. Joyce was a homemaker and raised three wonderful children. She married Thomas Coath on … Read more
Eileen E. Steinbrunner, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Lincolnshire Place in Fort Wayne. She was born in North Star, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 21, 1936, to George and Margaret (Huwer) Dorsten. On April 12, 1958, she married Harold F. Steinbrunner who preceded her in death on August 27, … Read more
Thomas E. VanMeter, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:55 p.m. on, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. He was born to Thomas S. and Maggie L. (Qualls) VanMeter on September 16, 1934, in Kiser, Arkansas. Thomas married Georgia R. Norton on September 8, 1956. She passed away … Read more
Edward “Ed” Wayne Howard, 79, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 4:37 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on June 11, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia. Ed was a 1964 graduate of Manchester High School. He then served his country in the United States Navy. He … Read more
Donald “Don” Earl Layman, 83 of Peru, Indiana, went home to be with Jesus and reunite with his bride on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. Don was greeted with those golden words, “well done, my good and faithful servant.” Don was born on December 16th, 1941, in Peru, Indiana to Richard Emory Layman and Mary Marjorie … Read more
Steve Wolf, 60, of Marion, Indiana, completed his tour of duty in this life on August 6, 2025. Steve was an exemplary and dedicated public servant whose contributions to his community, both in law enforcement and the military, will not be forgotten. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Wolf; mother, Donna DeVault; … Read more
James Freddie Hawk, 75, of Marion, passed away at 3:04 pm on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. Born on March 24, 1950, in Hartford City, Indiana, James was the son of James Frances and Shirley (Irwin) Hawk. He graduated from Fairmount High School and went on to serve in the … Read more
Betty Ruth Brainard, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on June 4, 1943, to Benjamin Franklin and Grace (Ferguson) Reeves, in Grayson, Kentucky, Betty lived a life filled with deep love for her family. In February of 1958, Betty … Read more