Carolyn A. Studebaker, 82, Gas City, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on January 28, 1943, to Roy and Juanita (Colette) Atkinson. On October 20, 1961, she married Bob Studebaker. Carolyn graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1962. She was a hairstylist for many years. She also … Read more
Sharon R. Rook, 75, of Gas City, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Gas City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on March 2, 1949, to Robert and MinniEllen (Sims) Kirby. She married Gary McKee with whom she had 3 sons. He preceded her on July 8, 2007. Sharon married Donald L. Rook, … Read more
June Darlene Shear, born in Wabash County on March 13, 1940, to Harold and Mabel June (Lauer) Watson, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Darlene’s journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to family, career, and her faith. Darlene’s professional legacy began after her graduation from … Read more
L. Arden Boyer, Jr., 82, of Peru, Indiana, passed peacefully at 3:45 am, Monday, February 10, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Arden was born to Lawrence and Fern (Zintsmaster) Boyer at home in New Holland (Wabash County), Indiana on April 26, 1942. He has loved sports his entire life and played high … Read more
John William Burnsworth, 77, of Laketon, Indiana, died at 5:45 pm, Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana, to J.W. and Lillian (Marker) Burnsworth. John worked and retired from Diehl Machines in Wabash. He was a proud US Marine veteran serving in the Vietnam War. … Read more
Lucille Bailey, 88, of Sweetser, passed away at 4:35 pm on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky, on Sunday, March 15, 1936, to Arthur and Delcie (Perkins) Harman. On June 24, 1952, she married Verl Bailey. Lucille was a Press Operator with General Tire until … Read more
Thomas Joe Canten, 74, of Marion, passed away at 7:19 am on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in South Bend, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 30, 1950, to Robert Canten and Rosemary (Campbell) Parker. He married Belinda Mann on March 23, 1974, and she survives. Thomas graduated from … Read more
Jesse L. Cottrell, 63, of Marion, passed away at 6:09 pm on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Marion Health. He was born in Logansport, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 24, 1961, to Jesse and Garnett “Betty” (Taylor) Cottrell. On October 29, 1988, he married Brenda K. Peterson, and she preceded him in death on September 5, … Read more
J Merrill Buck, a past resident of Marion, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Punta Gorda, Florida. J was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on August 12, 1930, to Ray and Nellie (Williams) Buck. J was a graduate of Fairmount High School, maintaining a relationship with a couple classmates until his death. Upon finishing … Read more
Richard “Dick” Shepherd, a cherished educator and beloved member of the community, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 94. Born on December 15, 1930, in Champaign, Illinois, to George Ellis and Blanche Edith (Spicer) Shepherd, Dick lived a life marked by dedication to education, … Read more