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Betty Jean Bullard

Betty Jean Bullard, 85, of Marion, passed away at 10:28 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Marion. She was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, on Monday, March 3, 1941, to Delmar and Myrtle (Hamilton) Planck. On June 12, 2013, she married the love of her life, Virgil Bullard. Betty enjoyed the simple pleasures in … Read more

Helen Marie McBride

Helen Marie McBride, 87, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:57 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. She was born in Martin County, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 26, 1939, to Charles and Charlotte (Abel) Allen. Helen graduated from Orleans High School and continued her education at Indiana … Read more

Elizabeth “Lib” McIntyre

Elizabeth “Lib” McIntyre, 102, Marion, IN passed away at 10:45 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Retirement Apartments in Marion. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 23, 1923, to Jesse and Lillie (Hope) Norman.  On November 6, 1953, she married Rev. Robert W. McIntyre and he preceded her … Read more

Phylis A. Kepler

Phylis A. Kepler, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Born on December 22, 1932, in Marion, Indiana, Phylis was the daughter of Meredith and Edith (Renbarger) Fowler. She spent her entire life in the community she loved and called home. On October … Read more

Lawrence “Bear” (Larry) E. Stinger

Lawrence “Bear” (Larry) E. Stinger, 71, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Noblesville. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, June 3, 1955, to Richard and Elta Mae (Shaw) Stinger. On August 11, 1990, he married the love of his life, Cathy Bockmon.   Bear graduated from Marion High School … Read more

Lawrence “Larry” W. Lehman, Sr.

Lawrence “Larry” W. Lehman, Sr., 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 5:52 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 18, 1952, to John and Becky (Elshire) Lehman in Wabash, Indiana. Larry graduated from Wabash High School, served in the … Read more

John Gene Walls

John Gene Walls, 61, of North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 8:02 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on February 25, 1965, in Columbia City, Indiana to Larry Walls and Allene Courtney.  John was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High … Read more

Hal Franklin Canode

Hal Franklin Canode, 82, of Marion, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, July 28, 1944, to Howard and Rosetta (Smith) Canode. He attended Roseburg Elementary and graduated from Marion High School in 1962. He then attended … Read more

David Wayne Barker

David Wayne Barker, 66, North Manchester, passed away on September 15, 2026, at his home in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on January 12, 1960, in Coxton, Kentucky, to Richard and Grace (Burton) Barker, David’s life was marked by hard work, humor, and deep love for his family. When he was twelve, he moved with his … Read more

Carol Sue “Susie” Owen

Carol Sue “Susie” Owen, 82, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1944, to the late Harold Ridenour and Leah (Lautzenhiser) Emans in Wabash, Indiana.  Susie graduated from Noble High School in 1962. She had a caregiver’s heart, which she demonstrated throughout her … Read more