Shawn Hoover, 59, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 5:57 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 24, 1966, in Wabash, Indiana, to Robert and Jean (Boardman) Hoover. Shawn was a 1985 graduate of Wabash High School and a 1989 graduate of Ball State University. He was a salesman … Read more
“God loves you, and so do I” Krystal Karol (Leffler/Shaffer) Smith, 63, -Princess of Peru- passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side, on March 4, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Krystal is survived by her two daughters: Amber(Kevin) Hall and Karlee(Tanner) Steele; three sons Matt(Suzan) Smith, Chad(Angie) Smith, and Corey(Kristy) Smith; fourteen beautiful grandkids Jaccob, Kaycen, James, Bentlee, Wyatt, Charlie, Kolson, Baylee, Faith, Destiny, Spence, Patrick, Gabby, and Cameron; one … Read more
Steven (Steve) Howard Timmons, 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5th, surrounded by the love of his children. Steve was born Sunday, May 18, 1969, in Marion, Indiana, because even from the very beginning, Steve preferred a weekend entrance, living his life the same way he entered the world: on his own terms and … Read more
Florence Marie Flora Wagoner, youngest daughter of Elder John Henry and Maudie Ellen (Rauch) Flora, was born March 15, 1930, near West Milton, Ohio. She passed away peacefully March 4, 2026 near Silver Lake, Indiana. She was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in September of 1948. She lived a happy, faithful life … Read more
Elton John Bancroft, 79, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, May 11, 1946, to Elton Dubois and Minnie Ruth (Springhall) Bancroft. On May 8, 1971, he married Lynda Christine Engstrom. Elton worked … Read more
Bradley Jay “Brad” Phillips, 64, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, July 15, 1961, to Willard and Joanne (Sloderbeck) Phillips. On April 18, 1980, he married Doris M. Anderson, who survives. Brad graduated from Marion High School … Read more
Mable Marie David, age 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 28, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1935, in Jay County, Indiana. Mable was the daughter of Frank J. Fowler and Myrtle M. Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Francis “Bud” Fowler and Dick Fowler; … Read more
William “Bill” Parker Stouffer passed away peacefully at his beloved home “Never Finished” in Wabash, Indiana on March 5, 2026. He was born September 7, 1946, to Joseph and Ruth (Lee) Stouffer. Bill graduated from Southwood High School, Wabash, Indiana, in 1964, and headed off to Ball State University. There he met Kathleen Ellen Porter, … Read more
Mary Ann Acree, 86, of LaFontaine, Indiana (formerly of Peru) passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab Center. She was born on August 2, 1939 in Bunker Hill, Indiana to Adolph Judson Hoover and Gleona (Shafer) Hoover. Mary enjoyed crafting and reading. She also loved children and used to … Read more
Jerry Allan Warr, 78, of Summitville, passed away at 6:45 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 1947, to Harry and Virginia (Voorhis) Warr. Jerry graduated from Fairmount High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam … Read more