Michael “Mike” Joseph Reed, 77, Marion, passed away at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on February 14, 1948, to Charles and Lillian (Marshall) Reed. On February 14, 2017, he married Debra Smelser. After graduating from Marion High School … Read more
Donald L. Masters, 63, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of April 1, 2025. Donnie was born on March 2, 1962 to Donald Eugene and JoAnn (Hollars) Masters in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School in 1980. He was recently employed at Dollar General Distribution as a laborer and formerly worked … Read more
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Guy Elmer Givens, aged 85, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Guy was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good friend, and a treasured community member. Guy was born on September 7, 1939, in Pershing, Indiana, to Arthur and Helen (Friermood) Givens. As the … Read more
Charles “Charley” Russell Straw, 87, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 5:36 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born on November 30, 1937, in Mt. Etna, Indiana, to John and Norma (Bedwell) Straw. Charley worked for United Tool & Die in Wabash, and also worked at Pefley’s Farm … Read more
Mary Ann Cordill Cole, born on July 23, 1965, in Logan County, West Virginia, to Charlie and Mary Lou (Morris) Skeens, passed away at her home on April 2, 2025. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, known for her unwavering dedication to her family. For six years, Mary Ann served as a Certified Nursing … Read more
Eva Marie Pratt, born Enyeart, on February 6, 1931, in Liberty Mills, to Vernon Leroy and Bertha Eva (Brown) Enyeart, passed away on April 3, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was 94 years old. Eva was married to Levi Pratt on July 18, 1947. Together they raised a family of five in Laketon. Eva … Read more
Beth Anne Hipp, born April 22, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Henry J. and Sarah Eleanor (Lebelle) Kish, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. Beth graduated from Charles F. Brush High School in Lyndhurst, Ohio, in 1968. Her career began with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, as she … Read more
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Bever, 98, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:08 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1926, in Wabash County, Indiana, to James W. and Nellie Mae (Ply) Bever. Tom was a 1944 graduate of Linlawn High School. He was a US Army veteran serving … Read more
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katelyn Blinn, a beloved friend, sister, daughter, granddaughter, aunt, and mother. She leaves a legacy of adventure, fierceness, and an indomitable spirit that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Katie passed peacefully at home early on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after … Read more
John L. Sparks, 65, of Peru passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru. The funeral service will follow at 1pm with Michael Clark officiating. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted … Read more