Charles D. “Chuck” Padrick, 81, of Peru, Indiana, died at 12:44 am, Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on March 28, 1943, in Johnson County, Indiana, to Douglas and Josephine (Bush) Padrick. Chuck was a 1961 graduate of Clark Pleasant High School in Johnson County, Indiana. … Read more
Julia M. Jessmon, 83, Marion, passed away at 8:45 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Michigan on Friday, January 17, 1941, to Luther and Madline (Schiber) Hairrell. She married Denis Jessmon, who preceded her. Julia enjoyed watching TV and cherished her quiet moments. Her … Read more
Dr. Charles R. Kershner, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Marion, Indiana, on October 3, 1937, to Siebert and Dorothy (Freeman) Kershner, Charley led a life marked by dedication, passion, and love. Charley graduated from Jefferson Township and pursued higher education at Ball State University, eventually earning his … Read more
Delores A. (Wearly) Nestleroad, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Known fondly by her family as “Corkie”, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Weger) Foreman. Delores spent her formative years growing up in the Delaware County area and later residing in Marion, … Read more
Dorothy Louise Pattison, 94, of Marion, passed away New Year’s Day at 11:19 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, March 10, 1930, to Carl and Freda (Lahmon) McCoy. She married Ronald Harley “Ronnie” Pattison, Sr., on April 30, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March … Read more
Margaret Estella “Chicken” Bowlds McCain, 84, of Marion, passed away at 3:57 pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 14, 1940, to Lawrence Bowlds, Sr., and Elizabeth Jane (Nukes) Bowlds. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and served under Rev. J.D. Williams, Rev. Bobby … Read more
The Reverend Jerome “Jerry” Hoskins, born on September 30, 1944, in Bell County, Kentucky, to Morris Neal and Nellie (Hampton) Hoskins, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana. He was a remarkable individual, whose laugh, and love will be remembered by his loving family. In the early part … Read more
Karen Roberts Sare, 71, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on November 10, 2024. The daughter of James and Ruth (Bendsen) Rowe, Karen was born July 6, 1953 in Angola, Indiana. Karen’s life-long vocational calling was to live a life of service and accompaniment. She graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, in 1971 and went … Read more
Judith Ann Brousseau, 84, of Peru passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Cumberland, Rhode Island on July 4, 1940 to the late Leo and Grace (Mowry) Wall. Judith was a homemaker. She loved baseball – especially the Chicago Cubs and Fort Wayne Tincaps and … Read more
William E. Goodwin, 80, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Peabody Memorial Home. William, affectionately known to friends and family as Bill, was born on June 7, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, to Oliver and Anita (Jeanette) Goodwin. He was a proud graduate of Peru High School, class of 1962, before … Read more