Patrick Joseph “Jerry” McLoughlin, 88, of Peru, passed away at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1937, in Dublin, Ireland, to Michael Joseph McLoughlin and Anastasia McLoughlin (Mahon). He married Janet Marie (Whitton) McLoughlin on February 18, 1976, and she survives. Jerry came to the United … Read more
Nancy Ann Newcom (Hedrick), 81, a resident of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2026. Nancy was born on August 31, 1944, in Peru to Glen F. Hedrick and Beatrice Irene Hedrick. A graduate of Peru High School, she went on to build a long and dedicated career with General … Read more
Carla “Darlene” Worthington, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 27, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Kenneth L. and Helen (Shell) Short. Darlene married John V. Worthington in Aurora, Indiana, on June 24, 1972. They shared nearly thirty-nine years of marriage before his passing on … Read more
Ernest Roy Dehart, 89, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:44 pm, Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1936, in Morehead, Kentucky, to Melvin and Hazel (Benion) Dehart. Ernest married Betty Ann Brown on November 7, 1959, in West Liberty, Kentucky. The two shared nearly forty years of … Read more
Betty Kathy Tackett, 79, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital. She peacefully took her journey to heaven, where she was reunited with her Lord and Savior. Kathy leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, faith, and devotion to those who knew her. Kathy was born in Thealka, Kentucky, on October 6, … Read more
Robert L. Anglin, 96, of Roanoke, Indiana, died at 5:10 am, Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born on February 27, 1929, to Dale and Mildred (Gay) Anglin in Nappanee, Indiana. He attended school in Etna Green and graduated from Atwood High School in 1947. He met his future … Read more
Estella Lorine Compo Walker, 95, of Palestine Lake, Claypool, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, October 27, 1930, to Ora and Mabel (Walton) Compo. Estella enjoyed puzzles, bingo, and playing dominoes with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always enjoyed spending time with … Read more
God called to eternal peace, Martina Gulliford Casey on January 26, 2026, having blessed this world for 105 years. May she rest in the gentle embrace of Our Father in Heaven. Aunt Martina was born to John and Geneva Gulliford on November 21, 1920. She graduated from Marion High School in 1937. She became Mrs. … Read more
Marilyn K. Bowling, 79, passed away at 4:14 am on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, December 9, 1946, to Paul and Joanne (Jones ) Smith. She worked at RCA and retired from United Technologies / McDonalds. She enjoyed playing bingo, hanging out with friends at … Read more
Rena K. Bennett, 71, of Gas City, passed away in her home at 2:54 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 31, 1954, to James and Barbara (Cox) Kierstead. She married Teddy W. “Ted” Bennett, who preceded her. Rena worked at Delta Electric in Marion and had … Read more