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Karen L. Dalton

Karen L. Dalton, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away at 9:10 am on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Indianapolis. She was born in Jonesboro, Indiana, on August 17, 1946, to Melvin and Onita (Miller) Morris. Karen graduated from Mississinewa High School and dedicated 29 years of service as an Administrative Assistant with the Indiana Department of … Read more

Robin Rhae Shockey

Robin Rhae Shockey, 67, of Gas City, passed away at 11:35 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Robin was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, January 23, 1959, to George and Mary (Sipe) Jones. She graduated from Mississinewa High School. Robin found joy in the simple rhythms of daily … Read more

Hans Karl Spinner

Hans Karl Spinner, 61, of Marion, passed away at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Gary, Indiana, on Monday, November 23, 1964, to Harold and Ingeburg (Breil) Spinner. A man of many passions, Hans was an avid guitar player who loved rock … Read more

Delores “Dee” West

Delores “Dee” West, 67, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:35 pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 9, 1958, in Wabash, to James Bratch and Phyllis A. (Hodson) McNeeley. Dee enjoyed her dogs and her cat, Charlie. She loved to be out doors, camping and fishing, and rides in … Read more

David A Waas

Professor of History Emeritus, David A Waas, born February 20th, 1926, died mid-morning February 4th, 2026, days shy of his 100th birthday. Born to E.R. and Lorraine (Douglas) Waas in Burbank California, David spent his childhood acting in school plays, singing in choirs, and working in his father’s shop repairing bicycles and shoes. David became … Read more

Scott Paul Wrightsman

Scott Paul Wrightsman, born on September 11, 1965, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Paul A. and Shirley A. Wrightsman, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on February 5, 2026. He was 60 years old at the time of his passing. Scott graduated from Whitko High School in 1984 and went on to work … Read more

Marilyn “Sue” Graft

Marilyn “Sue” Graft, 92, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was born Marilyn Sue Gerhart on April 25, 1933, in Miami County, Indiana, to the late Harry Gerhart and Mary McConnell.  She was united in marriage to Richard “Rich” Graft on October 14, 1951, in Miami County, Indiana.  Their loving marriage spanned more … Read more

Patricia L. Wilder

Patricia L. Wilder, 94, of Albany, Georgia, died 4:00 am, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Willson Hospice Home in Albany, Georgia. She was born on September 7, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Everett and Edna (Purdy) Cooper. Patty married Keith Wilder in 2005, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2018. She worked … Read more

Harry LeVoy “Levy” Early

Harry LeVoy “Levy” Early, 95, of Roann passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at 1019 Belle’s Place of Wabash, IN where he had resided for the past year. He was born in Peru, IN on June 26, 1930. After graduating from Roann High School in 1948, he attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL where … Read more

Barbara L. Garner

Barbara L. Garner, 94, of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home in Marion. She was born on November 29, 1931, in Ferndale, Michigan, to George “Dean” and Mildred (Wicks) Leach. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Fairmount High School. She married Richard M. “Jerry” Garner at the … Read more