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Anthony Allen “Tony” Ergo

Anthony Allen “Tony” Ergo, 80, of Peru passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Peru, Indiana. He was born September 12, 1944 in Peru, Indiana to Anthony J. Ergo and Jessie M. (Baker) Ergo. Tony is preceded in death by his parents and his grandmother, Nina Baker. Visitation will … Read more

Jolene K. Reiff

Jolene K. Reiff, 89, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 4:45 pm, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, in North Manchester.  She was born on December 7, 1935, in Warsaw, Indiana, to John and Marie (Morris) Kerlin. Jolene was a 1953 graduate of Silver Lake High School. She married Richard Reiff at the … Read more

William “Bill” R. McGuire, IV

William “Bill” R. McGuire, IV, loving husband, wonderful father, great friend, and fantastic storyteller (If he started talking about Ireland, have a seat–it would take a while.), passed away on Christmas Day at home with his family.  He was born on September 22, 1942, to the late William R. and the late Marcella M. (Gately) … Read more

Catherine A. Sollars

Catherine A. Sollars, 77, Marion, passed away in her home at 10:59 am on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born in Jonesboro, Indiana, on Wednesday, January 15, 1947, to Oscar and Alma (Edgington) Benson.  On February 19, 1966, she married Larry D. Sollars and he preceded her on February 10, 2008.   Catherine graduated … Read more

Linda Kay Geaugh

Linda Kay Geaugh, a beloved matriarch and devoted friend, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 76 in the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on August 7, 1948, in Huntington, Indiana, to Russell and Devona “De” (Warner) Farley Jr., Linda embodied warmth and kindness, leaving a lasting impression on her … Read more

Eileen Joyce (Wrightsman) Beachler

Eileen Joyce (Wrightsman) Beachler, daughter of Raymond and Nellie (Flora) Wrightsman, was born on October 14, 1928, near Flint, Michigan in Genessee County, Michigan. She departed this life on December 22, 2024. Eileen was united in marriage with Herman S. Beachler on October 17, 1948. To this union were born two sons and two daughters. … Read more

Sandra E. Hughes

Sandra E. Hughes, 75, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on May 29, 1949, to Arthur Sr. and Elizabeth Joann (Cox) Diskey in Marion, Indiana. Sandra was a graduate of Marion High School. After high school, … Read more

Shirley Elaine Moore

Shirley Elaine Moore, 87, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 10:46 am, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on June 16, 1937, in Wabash, Indiana, to John Merrill and Grace (Duffy) Pegg. Shirley married Marion Edward Moore on October 21, 1955 in Wabash; he died July 28, 2013. … Read more

Lawrence J. Denney

Lawrence J. Denney, 96, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:30 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He was born on July 12, 1928, in Wabash, to Darwin “John” and Dolores (Jeffries) Denney. Lawrence was a 1946 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Beverly J. Vrooman in Wabash on August 6, 1948; … Read more

Brenda Darlene (Wilcox) Cummings

Brenda Darlene (Wilcox) Cummings, aka “Cricket”, 70, of rural Roann, Indiana passed away on December 20, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born September 27, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana to Howard and Rhea (Olmstead) Wilcox. Brenda graduated from Wabash High School in 1972 and shortly after married the love of her life, David Cummings … Read more