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Roberta Kay Bilbee

Roberta Kay Bilbee, aged 78, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Gas City, Indiana. Born on May 4, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, she gracefully transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warmth. Roberta dedicated her career to the care of others as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), serving … Read more

Rozena E. Hudson

Rozena E. Hudson, 94, of Peru passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com. … Read more

Lucille “Lucy” Mae Walker

Lucille “Lucy” Mae Walker, 14, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 25, 2025, just shy of her 15th birthday. She was born May 13, 2010, and shortly thereafter adopted by Alan and Julie (Leedy) Walker. She was the tiniest puppy her family had ever seen, and it was quite literally love at … Read more

Michael R. Mongosa

Michael R. Mongosa, 61, of Peru passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Peru, Indiana on February 17, 1964 to Raymond Mongosa and Linda (Shank) Dempsey. Michael enjoyed taking his grandsons fishing. He also enjoyed hunting, finding mushrooms, and spending time with his longtime friend, John Dunnagan. Michael … Read more

Donald Ray Helton

Donald Ray Helton, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on April 10, 1948, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to John and Myrtle (Hale) Helton, Don lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family. Don graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1967 before being employed … Read more

Julio “Lio” Dayne Matamoros

Julio “Lio” Dayne Matamoros, 17, of Marion, passed away at 8:52 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, to Julio Matamoros and Corinne (Landrum) Rose. Lio was a senior at Mississinewa High School. From a young age, … Read more

James S. Poulson

James S. Poulson, 76, Gas City, passed away at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on Friday, October 22, 1948, to James and Margaret (Stump) Poulson. On January 31, 1972, he married Deborah A. DePoy. James graduated from Marion High School and honorably served in the United … Read more

Charles “Chuck” E. Lewis

Charles “Chuck” E. Lewis, February 6, 1955 ~ April 21, 2025 (age 70). An obituary is not available at this time for Charles “Chuck” E. Lewis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Visitation is Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Allen Funeral Home located at … Read more

John David Hughes, Sr.

John David Hughes, Sr., 81, of Marion, passed away at 7:37 am on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Converse, Indiana, on Thursday, February 18, 1943, to Orval and Thelma (Hutchens) Hughes. He was married to the love of his life, Rebecca S. (Tesdahl) Hughes, who survives. … Read more

Michael H. Robertson

Michael H. Robertson, 74, of Marion, passed away at 12:38 am on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 16, 1951, to Howard and Ruby (Farthing) Robertson. He was married to Judith “Judy” Getz, and she survives. Michael graduated from Marion High School and … Read more