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Steve “Steve” Lee Latta

Steve “Steve” Lee Latta, 68, of Bunker Hill, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his residence. Steve was born on July 20, 1957 in Miami County Indiana to Robert Latta and Gloria (Walton) Latta. In 1982, he met the love of his life, Pam Latta, and they spent nearly 40 years together … Read more

Jackie “Jack” Lee Rogers

Jackie “Jack” Lee Rogers, 68, of Denver, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jack was born on September 13, 1957 in Peru, Indiana to Canie Rogers and Agnes (Sizemore) Fouts.  In 1977, he married Sherry (Timmons) Rogers, who is also the mother of his … Read more

Joseph Andrew Harner

Joseph Andrew Harner, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:25 pm, Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 28, 1945, in Wabash, to Leo Louis and Mary Madeline (Jones) Harner. Joe was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and a US Navy veteran. He married Diane Dunphy in Wabash … Read more

Kris Patrick Frieden

Kris Patrick Frieden, 61, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:49 pm, Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 6, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Leo and Beverly (Buckingham) Frieden. Kris was a 1983 graduate of Manchester High School where he was a multi sport athlete and held the record for … Read more

Katherine “Susanne” Ogden

Katherine “Susanne” Ogden, 93, of Winona Lake, Indiana, died at 10:03 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Grace Village in Winona Lake. She was born on June 8, 1932, in Huntington County, Indiana, to Augustus Clay and Frieda E. (Wertenberger) Ogden. Katherine was a 1950 graduate of Laketon High School. She received her bachelor’s … Read more

Kholton Dean Damron Mitchell

Kholton Dean Damron Mitchell, though never having taken his first breath in this world, brought profound love and hope to all who awaited his arrival. The cherished son of Brady Mitchell and Madison Damron, Kholton was lovingly carried for eighteen weeks before entering the eternal embrace of Heaven. His presence was deeply felt by his … Read more

Charles Eugene Petry

Charles Eugene Petry, a devoted husband, father, and man of enduring faith, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on May 3, 1936, in Mogadore, Ohio, to Elden M. and Ruth L. (Beardshaw) Petry, Charles lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and a deep love … Read more

Joseph A. Kidwell

Joseph A. Kidwell, known to those who cherished him as AJ, was born on a summer day in Marion, Indiana, on June 25, 1980. His life, rooted deeply in the heartland, came to a close in Van Buren, Indiana, on March 10, 2026, leaving behind a tapestry of memories colored by laughter, love, and an … Read more

Sheila Karen Rowe

Sheila Karen Rowe, known affectionately as Karen, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on March 16, 1948, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Russell E. “Red” and Maxine (Kelley) Estep, she was the daughter of loving parents and grew up in a community that instilled in her … Read more

Robert Lee France

Robert Lee France, 89, of Pierceton, passed away at 2:37 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on September 21, 1936, to Martha France. On March 1, 1959, Robert married the love of his life, Lou Jane Spencer, with whom he shared … Read more