Obituaries2

Larry Joe Wente, 84, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 1:10 pm, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home.  He was born on October 18, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, to Albert A. and Philomena “Minnie” (Wendt) Wente. Larry was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Anderson, received his … Read more

Jay M. Beall, 77, of Swayzee, passed away at 8:50 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, October 28, 1947, to J. Mac and Bettie (Hirsh) Beall. On August 8, 1969, he married Marsha Lynne Browning. Jay graduated … Read more

James “Jim” Baker, a lifetime resident of North Manchester, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, at the age of 89. Born on March 17, 1935, in North Manchester, to John and Ruby (Westafer) Baker, Jim lived a life marked by joy, faith, love of family and sports. Jim graduated from High … Read more

Harold “Harry” A. Machall, born on December 4, 1944, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Louis A. and Martha A. (Summers) Machall, passed away at his home on January 27, 2025, with his loving wife, Claudia, by his side. A devoted husband and Catholic, Harry will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and his passion for … Read more

Wyatt Elizabeth Stout was born on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, to Caleb and Carsyn (Howard) Stout. Living up to the meaning of her name, strong fighter, Wyatt fought her whole life. From the moment the pregnancy complications began to the moment she arrived home with Jesus, she was the strongest fighter. After 22 hours of … Read more

Lessie Irene (Walker) Cook, 94, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana. She was born on January 22, 1931 in Grundy, Virginia to Elbert Walker and Vida Buchanon.  Lessie married Thomas N. Cook Sr. on October 14, 1960 and he preceded her in death … Read more

Ralph A. Conley, 78, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:13 pm, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Aperion Care in Peru.  He was born on November 7, 1946, in Lackey, Kentucky, to Dennis and Hazel (Wicker) Conley. Ralph married Ula V. Stanley in Wabash on September 10, 1965; she died April 6, 2010. He was … Read more

Rex Dishong, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:30 pm, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Bertha (Hill) Smith. Rex was involved with the Pathfinders Day Program. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and puzzle books, buying magazines, and sitting in his … Read more

Archie Lavaughn Patterson, 76, of Wabash, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home.  He was born on December 18, 1948, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to Mildred Magnolia (Musgrove) Patterson. Archie married Pamela Joyce Bell in Lemont, Illinois on July 2, 1984; she died March 1, 2020. He worked for General Motors for 42 years, … Read more