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Kathleen “Cindy” Ann Seward

Kathleen Ann Seward, 77, known to many as “Cindy,” died on October 11, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The daughter of Jean Ireland and Phyllis (Fulton) Neuenschwander, Cindy was born September 10, 1947 in Huntington, Indiana. Cindy experienced an extensive fall at home that then required long term care at Peabody Nursing … Read more

Sue Adele Bennett

Sue Adele Bennett passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 91. The oldest of three children, she was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Helen (Umphress) Martin on June 22, 1932. When Clarence, an engineer and colonel in the Army, was deployed to the front lines in World War II, his … Read more

Mark Lester Brothers

Mark Lester Brothers, 69, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:42 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 19, 1955, to Roy Lester and Carol Sue (Bowman) Brothers in Wabash, Indiana. Mark was a 1974 graduate of Wabash High School. … Read more

James A. Harding “Cowboy”

James A. Harding “Cowboy”, 62, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:49 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on March 31, 1962, to Gerald D. Harding and Marilyn (King) Fischer in Wabash, Indiana. James was a Union Iron worker in the Local 808 in Orlando, … Read more

Ansah Koi Lay

Ansah Koi Lay, 56, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2024. Born on May 25, 1968, Ansah dedicated over three decades of his life working as an MRI technologist, a career that reflected his passion for learning and medical imaging science. A graduate of Peru High School and Indiana University, Ansah was well-regarded … Read more

Betty Darlene Barker

Our beloved mother, Betty Darlene Barker, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 12, 1931 to David and Amelia Bertram. She is survived by her son Steven (Christel) Barker and her daughter Kathleen (Rebecca Zody) Barker, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces … Read more

Linda Kay Timmons

Linda Kay Timmons, a cherished soul born on August 10, 1947, in Marion Indiana, peacefully passed away in her residence on October 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, she touched the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her. She dedicated her professional life to the service … Read more

Mitchell A. Sloan

Mitchell A. Sloan, a devoted father, passionate machine operator, and cherished friend, departed from this world on October 5, 2024, at the tender age of 29. Born on November 29, 1994, in Marion, Indiana, Mitchell lived a life defined by his kindness, love for family, and an unwavering zest for life. A dedicated machine operator … Read more

Betty Lou Dawald

Betty Lou Dawald, 98, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 7:45 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at her home.  She was born on March 22, 1926, in northern Miami County, Indiana, to Walter and LuluBell (Morris) Conner. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Gilead High School and married George Dawald, Jr. on February 29, 1948 … Read more

Lois Lee Smith

Lois Lee Smith, 91, formerly of rural Urbana, Indiana, died 12:15 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born on July 11, 1933, in Gas City, Indiana, to Carl and Sarah (Malott) Harris. Lois was a 1952 graduate of Mississinewa High School. She married Lowell “Smitty” Smith in Gas City, Indiana … Read more