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Clara Lee DeWitt

Clara Lee DeWitt, 83, of Akron, Indiana, died 9:57 am, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her home.  She was born on August 3, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, to John and Helen (Sanders) Fix. Clara graduated from Claridon High School in Marion, Ohio in 1960. On December 8, 1979, she married George Edward DeWitt in Converse, … Read more

Ronald DeWayne Wiley

Ronald DeWayne Wiley, 87, Urbana, passed away on June 17, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on February 8, 1939, in Huntington, Indiana, to Garl and Opal (Forrester) Wiley, Ronald’s life was marked by a steadfast dedication to the land and a profound appreciation for the simple, treasured moments that … Read more

Mary Catherine (Ramer) Hawkins

Mary Catherine (Ramer) Hawkins passed away peacefully at her home on June 14, 2026. She was born June 4, 1943, the daughter of the late Bernell Ramer and Margaret Ramer Hollenback. She married Charles E. Hawkins who proceeds her in death along with 2 daughters, Tina Salinas, Charlene Hawkins and grandson, Steven Ford. She is … Read more

Vena Opal Dalton

Vena Opal Dalton, 68, of Van Buren, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on Wednesday, July 24, 1957, to the late John Logan and Dessie Mae (Kidd) Thompson. On August 11, 1973, she married the love of her life, James … Read more

Catherine “Joan” Johnson

Catherine “Joan” Johnson, 94, of Marion, passed away at 12:20 am on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Wyndmoor of Marion in Marion. She was born in Sweetser, Indiana, on Sunday, February 21, 1932, to Paul and Emma (Calvin) Drook. Catherine graduated from Marion High School. She later married Richard C. Johnson, who proceeds her. In … Read more

Marilyn L. Harter

Marilyn L. Harter, 92, Westfield, passed away at 5:50 pm on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 3, 1933, to Clarence and Miriam (Lee) Williams. On November 23, 1952, she married Thurman C. Harter, and he survives.   Marilyn graduated … Read more

Thelma L. Benbow

Thelma L. Benbow, 95, Marion, passed away at 1:15 am on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 16, 1930, to George and Dorothy (Turner) Russell.  On August 9, 1958, she married William R. Benbow and he preceded her.   Thelma graduated from Argos High … Read more

Charles Ellis Robinson

Charles Ellis Robinson (Chuck) 57 went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1969 to Joseph Robinson and Dorothy Taylor in Nashville Tennessee. Chuck married Henrietta Robinson on April 17, 2000.  Chuck was a man of all men he loved to work on cars as a mechanic … Read more

Lowell D. “Skip” Roby

Lowell D. “Skip” Roby, 86, Gas City, passed away at 5:45 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, September 1, 1939, to Lowell and Naomi (Wright) Roby. Skip graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1957 and spent 26 years as … Read more

Donna L. Long

Donna L. Long, 89, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. Born on July 23, 1936, in Argos, Indiana, to William Cecil and Sarah Lavon (Saygers) Wilhelm, Donna lived a life marked by dedication, love, and a commitment to enriching the lives of those around her. … Read more