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David Wayne Marburger

David Wayne Marburger, 68 of Peru passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday May 21st, 2025. He was born March 30th, 1957, to John S and Lillian “Betty” Marburger McFarling. He Married Angela Kris (Reed) Marburger on April 18th, 1987. She survives. In the past, David was president of Marburger Refrigerated Express, Inc, and … Read more

Gearldine R. Hall

Gearldine R. Hall passed away May 21, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare. She was born March 2, 1935, in Powell County Kentucky to Allen Hall and Mae Swope Hall. Gearldine graduated from Marion High School in 1953 and joined the United States Navy in 1956, where she served as a dental assistant. She was stationed … Read more

Nancy Sue Youngblood

Nancy Sue Youngblood, 84, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening at Blair Ridge. She was born on July 7, 1940, in Bunker Hill to John C. Comerford and Rosemary (Mylet) Jarvis, who both preceded her in death. Nancy was a retired secretary from McGinnis Accounting in Bunker Hill. She found her greatest joy … Read more

Mickey Joe Bowers

Mickey Joe Bowers, born on September 13, 1943, in Rochester, Indiana, to Ralph and Gretchen Eileen (McQuiston) Bowers Sr., passed away on May 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family, whom he loved dearly. Mickey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family. … Read more

Jerry Lee Jones

Jerry Lee Jones, 81, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 15th 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 9th 1944 to the late Ruben Jones and the late Flossie Smith Cover. He married Joanetta “Fay” Townsend on March 27, 1964 and she preceded him in death. Jerry was a … Read more

Gary Dean Pickett

Gary Dean Pickett, 67, of Bunker Hill, was called to God at 12:08 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, with his wife and two sons at his side. Born May 9, 1958, in Bedford. He was the son of Vernon Milton Pickett and Charlotte Jean Pickett. He was … Read more

Ellis M. Rice

Ellis M. Rice, 93, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:07 am, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He was born at home in Lafayette, Indiana on November 29, 1931, to Lawrence M. and Martha Evelyn (Ellis) Rice. Ellis was a 1949 graduate of Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Indiana. He received his … Read more

Vina Sites

Vina Sites, 87, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication to others. She was born in Gray, Kentucky on April 26, 1938 to Roy and Rosa (Brafford) Ferrell. On May 26, 1976 she married … Read more

Judith Ann (Myers) Lebamoff

Judith Ann (Myers) Lebamoff passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 17, 2025 at 83 years of age. Judy was born on March 21, 1942 to the late J. Robert (Bob) and Ellen M. Myers. She grew up in Marion, IN and attended Marion High School, where she was a member of the … Read more

Ronald Eugene Baxter

Ronald Eugene Baxter, a lifelong resident of Marion, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord on May 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Born on August 24, 1948, he was a graduate of Marion High School, class of 1967. Ron’s military service was marked by distinction as an aircraft mechanic in the … Read more