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William “Bill” D.  Lash

William “Bill” D.  Lash, 76, current resident of Marion and formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 3, 1948, the son of William and Lena (Craig) Lash. On June 26, 1976, he married Darlene Moss. Bill began … Read more

David “Dave” Jason Alleman

David “Dave” Jason Alleman, 46, of Marion, was welcomed by Christ with his wife and adult children by his side, 2:43 pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on Monday, February 6, 1978, to Forrest “Dave” and Theresa (Hysell) Alleman. On October 16, … Read more

Jesse Elsworth “Jay” Parrett III

Jesse Elsworth “Jay” Parrett III, 77, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:36 pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born on September 4, 1947, in Wabash, to Jesse E. Jr.and Katrina Irene (Miller) Parrett. Jay was a 1965 graduate of Wabash High School, and a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. … Read more

Pamela Sue Smith

Pamela Sue Smith, 64, of Evansville, Indiana (formerly Peru) passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. She was born on March 14, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin to Donald Trakel and Delanne (Schwartz) Trakel. As a child of a United States Air Force member, she spent her early years residing … Read more

Lorrie J. Walker

Lorrie J. Walker, 65, of Gas City, passed away at 4:35 am on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Assisted Living in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, June 9, 1959, to Arnold Walker and Marsha (Tutterow – Walker) Baugh. Lorrie graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1977 and attended Ball … Read more

Frank Pershing Wedge, Jr.

Frank Pershing Wedge, Jr., 80, of Marion, passed away at 3:08 am on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, September 22, 1944. He was married to Jeanie Wedge, who preceded him in death. Frank served in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he … Read more

Ellen Katherine Jordan

Ellen Katherine Jordan, 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 10:23 am on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on August 31, 1946, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to William R. and Ruth S. (Sheets) Jordan. Ellen graduated from Marion High School and later took various courses … Read more

Belinda F. Kirkendall

Belinda F. Kirkendall, 66, of Marion, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1958, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Richard and Faye. Belinda graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1977. On July 14, 1991, she married the love of her life, Joe Kirkendall. Together, they … Read more

Dorothy Hidy

Dorothy Hidy, born on September 23, 1958, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Wilfert and Helen (Ziemann) Thom, passed away on her 66th birthday, September 23, 2024, in Wabash, Indiana. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and love that will forever be cherished by her husband Robert Hidy, her children Christopher and Vanessa, her … Read more

John W. Finster

John W. Finster, of Richmond, TX passed away on September 18, 2024.  He was 88 years old.  John was the son of Hazen and Bertha Finster of Peru, IN. A 1954 graduate of Peru High School, he went on to attend Indiana State University graduating in 1958.  His degree was in education, with specialties in … Read more