Dennis Lee Eckerley, 78, of Peru passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born in Peru on September 9, 1946 to the late Lyman and Roberta (Gipson) Eckerley. He graduated from Peru High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Dennis was … Read more
Marilyn J. Kilgore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Marion, Indiana, her hometown where she was born on August 24, 1957. With heavy hearts, her family gathers to remember the warmth and joy she brought into their lives. Marilyn was a devoted wife to her husband, … Read more
Dennis E. Parker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this world on February 1, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of his loving family, Dennis’s passage from this life was as serene as the laughter he so joyfully sprinkled throughout his days. For over twenty-five years, Dennis was a dedicated body man at … Read more
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Otis Gary Lawson on February 2, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Fairview, Virginia to William McKinley Lawson, Sr. and Hazel (Benton) Lawson. Otis attended Powvalley High School of Big Stone Gap, Virginia and went on to have a successful career in the workforce. … Read more
Keith Eugene Wilson, 77, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed peacefully at 9:08 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home, holding the hands of his family. He was born on April 22, 1947, in Wabash, to Clyde and Bertha (Prickett) Wilson. Keith married Linda Kay Cecil on October 3, 1964, at Dora Christian Church, in … Read more
Martin Lewis Schaaf, 76, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:48 pm, Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Robert and Alice (Barrone) Schaaf. Martin was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Sherry Ann Tait in Wabash on … Read more
Martha Jane Scholar, 90, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:01 am on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Marion. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, on Saturday, December 15, 1934, to Kent and Treva (Mylin) Baker. On June 2, 1956, she married her loving husband, Robert J. Scholar. They shared … Read more
Mary Ann Lawson, 72, Marion, passed away at 12:35 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, November 9, 1952, to James and Nancy (Smith) Traylor. Mary Ann graduated from Marion High School in 1971 and was a home healthcare … Read more
Jean (Epperson) Jennings, 86, Marion, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Robbins, Tennessee, on Friday, March 18, 1938, to Henry Epperson and Mary “Gwendolyn” (Owens) Copeland. On July 20, 1959, she married Arthur C. and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. She worked as a bookkeeper … Read more
Martha A. Rickman, 85, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:16 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on November 9, 1939, to Watson and Ruth (Yates) Williams in Pontiac, Michigan. Martha was a graduate of Lutcher High School. She then attended Vennard College in University Park, … Read more