Jerry E. Cress, 81, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in Peru on November 2, 1943 to the late Cecil B. and Isa B. (See) Cress. Jerry graduated from Peru High School in 1961. He joined the National Guard and proudly served from 1964-1965. Jerry started working at Chrysler … Read more
Martha Jane Deardorff, 91, of Rochester, Indiana, died at 1:52 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on July 18, 1933, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Charles E. and Hazel (Hostetler) Smith. Martha was a 1951 graduate of Northwestern High School in Howard County. While raising her children, … Read more
Lonnie Wayne Parrett, 66, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:20 pm, Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 17, 1959, in Savannah, Tennessee, to Terry and Bonnie (Whitehead) Parrett. Lonnie was a 1977 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Jane Milliner in Wabash on December 3, 1977. He worked … Read more
Patricia Ann “Pat” (Mollett) Griffey, 68, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:00 pm, Monday, June 30, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on November 12, 1956, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to James and Margie (Watson) Mollett. Pat moved to Wabash in 1978. She married Elmer Griffey in Wise, Virginia on February 13, 1980; … Read more
Darrel Lee McGriff, age 86, Marion, passed away at 6:22 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. Born in Plymouth, Indiana, on Monday, January 2, 1939, to Lester and Mary (Garl) McGriff, Darrel lived a life full of love and dedication. Darrel graduated from Argos High … Read more
Jerry G. Egolf, born on September 22, 1941, in Wabash, Indiana, to Leland Earl and Emma Lenore Egolf Sr., passed away on June 30, 2025, at his home in North Manchester. He leaves behind a legacy that reflects his dedication and hard work. After attending Manchester High School, Jerry embarked on a lifelong journey in … Read more
Mander Lee Prater, a dedicated youth minister and beloved community member, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Peru, Indiana, at the age of 64. Born on August 29, 1960, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Mander E. and Janavee “Jan” (Flannery) Prater, Mander’s life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to helping others and his profound … Read more
Judy A. Holman, a cherished homemaker and beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, in Marion, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on July 10, 1940, in Andersonville, Tennessee, Judy lived a life filled with love, devotion, and purpose. Throughout her life, Judy was known for her nurturing spirit … Read more
Teddy Wilson “Ted” Baker, 83, of Milton, Florida, formerly of Wabash, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:15 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at HCA Florida West in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on January 6, 1942, in Wabash, to Rev. Joseph Wilson and Miriam (Young) Baker. Ted served in the … Read more
Cathy Jo Carr, 68, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:20 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 1, 1957, in Wabash, Indiana, to Victor B. and Juanita Patricia (Hatfield) Lehman, Sr. Cathy graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in computer science. She married Lester … Read more