Celia Marian (Smith) Shankster was born in Viking Township, South Dakota to Celia M. and Beatrice Smith on May 16, 1929. She was the sixth child of thirteen born to Beatrice (Gooding) Smith and the half-sister of four more born earlier to her father, Celia Smith. When eight years old, she moved with her family … Read more
George L. Roberds, 96, Lebanon, passed away at 9:47 am on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Homewood Health in Lebanon. He was born at home on the family farm in Grant County, Indiana, on Thursday, November 21, 1929, to Seber and Della (Woodring) Roberds. On December 22, 1962, he married Diana K. Coleman. George … Read more
Linda Irene Schuller, 87, of Gas City, passed away at 2:55 am on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Waters of Hartford in Hartford City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 12, 1938, to Lester and Maxine (Howell) Kellogg. She married Robert Schuller, and he preceded her in death. Linda worked at Delta … Read more
Joyce Ann Martin, 82, Kokomo, passed away in her home at 1:24 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born in Richlands, Virginia, on Saturday, October 2, 1943, to Cecil and Agnes (Lester) Lambert. On May 18, 1963, she married Paul H. Martin and he survives. She attended Abundant Life Church of Kokomo. … Read more
Sharon Rose Gunyon, 90, died May 14, 2026 at home with her family. She was born January 1, 1936 to George Maurice and Eunice Hendey Gunyon in Grant County, Indiana. Sharon Rose graduated from Marion High School and later graduated from Ball State University with both a BS and an MS in teaching. She taught … Read more
Norma Jean Bechtold, 93, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox. She was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. Norma Jean married … Read more
Philip Michael Snider, 79, North Manchester, formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on June 2, 1946, in Elgin, Illinois, to Donald Mitchell and Martha June (Keever) Snider, Philip’s life was marked by a steadfast commitment to faith and family. Philip’s educational journey began … Read more
Dena Thomas, 60, of (Marion) Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born on Saturday, February 12, 1966, Dena was the daughter of Diana “DeeDee” and Herman “Bud” Wiecking, both of Marion. She grew up playing softball at the local PAL Club, swimming and golfing at The Elks Lodge … Read more
Amarah Cherri Ann Bodkins Bragg went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2026, at 6:24 PM surrounded by her loving family. Amarah was born April 5, 2026, to Shiann and Jayden, weighing 4lbs. 5.9 oz and 18 inches long. Her mommy and daddy fell in love with her from the day they found … Read more
Harry Joseph “Joe” Certain, 81, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1944 in Marion, Indiana to the late Harry “Buzz” and Agnes Certain. Joe married Jackie “Crimmins” Certain on June 25, 1966 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Joe was a graduate of Bennett High School, class of 1962. … Read more