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Dorothea “Toni” Morrisey

Dorothea “Toni”  Morrisey, 97, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died peacefully at 8:07 am, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 24, 1927, in Kitzingen, Germany, to Georg and Anna (Schwarzenberger) Hartländer. Toni married James Arthur Morrisey in Germany on October 29, 1955; they divorced in 1966. She worked and retired … Read more

John Allen Adam

John Allen Adams, 84, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 11:56 pm, Friday, January 17, 2025, at Storypoint West in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on February 6, 1940, in Rochester, Indiana, to John “Jack” and Helen Irene (Moss) Adams. John was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Carole Stensel at … Read more

Evadene J. Turner

Evadene J. Turner, 87, Marion, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:06 am. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, March 22, 1937, to Marion and Stella (Dickey) Briles. Evadene graduated from Swayzee High School and dedicated her life to being a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. … Read more

Tonia S. Teegarden

Tonia S. Teegarden, 67, of Gas City, passed away at 1:55 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Marion Health East in Gas City. She was born in Peru, Indiana, on Sunday, May 5, 1957, to Norman and Joan (Barton) Cruea. She married Richard Teegarden who survives. Tonia liked to crochet, solve crossword puzzles, and … Read more

Hugh E. Lovins

Hugh E. Lovins, 66, of Fairmount, passed away at 3:23 am on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home. Born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on April 18, 1958, to Charles and Melba (Alford) Lovins, Hugh lived a life full of love and dedication. On January 8, 2000, he married Debra L. Caudill, who survives him. Hugh … Read more

Margaret Blades

Margaret  Blades, 76, Marion, passed away at 9:30 am on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, April 30, 1948, to Edgar and Margaret (Price) Kegg. Margaret worked as an Addictions Counselor at Hartford House and was a member of Brinker Heights Wesleyan Church. … Read more

Patricia “Patty” A. Wilson

Patricia “Patty” A. Wilson, 77, of Fowlerton, passed away peacefully at 7:57 am on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Marion Health-East in Gas City. Born in Owensville, Kentucky, on November 29, 1947, to Jake and Pansy (Gibson) Adams, Patty was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was married to Richard Allen Wilson, who preceded … Read more

Steven L. Allen

Steven L. Allen, born on August 31, 1970, in Wabash, Indiana, to Bev LaMont and Linda (Lane) Allen, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Steven proudly served his country in both the Navy and the Army National Guard, embodying the values of service and sacrifice throughout his life. After … Read more

Ivana “Ivy” Lee Epp

Ivana “Ivy” Lee Epp, 76, North Manchester, was born on March 2, 1948, in Wabash, to Robert “Bob” Henry and Dorothy Kathryn (Heeter) Gahl, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. A devoted member of Laketon Wesleyan Church, Ivana was a woman of deep faith with an unwavering love for … Read more

Joan “George” Reeves

Joan “George” Reeves, a beloved member of the Marion community, was called to her heavenly home on January 15, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare. Born on May 27, 1935, in Marion, she lived a life filled with love, devotion, and faith, leaving an indelible mark all who knew her. Known affectionately as “George,” Joan was … Read more