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Donna J. Yeakle

Donna J. Yeakle, 60, LaFontaine, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Rolling Meadows in LaFontaine. She was born in Peru, Indiana, on Tuesday, November 30, 1965, to the late David Newman and the late Jean Gish. Donna met and married the love of her life, Wes Yeakle. Donna was a life member of … Read more

Judith “Mary Ann” Parrie

Judith “Mary Ann” Parrie, 85, of Warren, formerly of Gas City, passed away at 8:52 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, May 12, 1940, the daughter of William and Marie Sullivan. On April 30, 1960, she married Jesse E. Parrie, and he … Read more

Cheryl Ann (Bartholomew) Ashley

Cheryl Ann (Bartholomew) Ashley met her sweet Lord and Savior Monday, December 15, 2025, at 1:11 pm.  Known by so many as Grandma Cheryl, she loved deeply and loved her family so well. Cheryl was born and raised in Marion, Indiana, to William and Norma Bartholomew. She fully enjoyed life as one of five girls. … Read more

Donna Lea Nelson Florea

Donna Lea Nelson Florea went home with Jesus and into the arms of the many loved ones waiting there for her, on Thursday, December 11, 2025.  With the sounds of Christmas songs and the glow of Christmas lights, she peacefully left her struggles behind and found true peace. The third of seven children, Donna was … Read more

Marilyn Arlene Keirn

Marilyn Arlene Keirn, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 88 on December 14, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash West in Wabash, Indiana. Born on May 14, 1937, in Huntington, Indiana, to Clifford Arlo and Gladys (Sours) Cormany, Arlene was a devoted family member and a caring healthcare professional.Arlene’s educational … Read more

Randy C. Prokop

Randy C. Prokop was born to Claire and Lily (Storjohan) in Battle Creek, IA on July 2, 1952. He was raised on a farm. He went to school in Battle Creek and was one of the 18 that graduated. In 1970, he went to Denver, Colorado to go to Denver Automotive and Diesel Auto Body … Read more

Angela Hann

Angela Hann, 52, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Peru surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 11, 1973, Angela lived a life defined by deep love, fierce loyalty, and an endless well of kindness that she freely gave to everyone around her. Angela was the kind of person who would … Read more

William “Bill” Melvin Housouer

William “Bill” Melvin Housouer, 71, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 11,2025 at his residence. He was born on December 5,1954 in Lansing, Michigan to William Nathaniel and Evelyn (Kennedy) Housouer Wilson. On April 27,1985 Bill married Belinda “Sue” (Johnson) Housouer. Bill was a career military man, who served in the United States … Read more

Jean Helen Jackson (Garnett)

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by her family, Jean Helen Jackson (Garnett), age 89, received her wings and made a peaceful transition into the loving presence of the Lord. She was born on January 12, 1936, in Owen County, Kentucky, to Willie and Ora Lillie Davis Garnett. As one of eight children, Jean learned … Read more

Donna Faye (Holderread) Clark

Donna Faye (Holderread) Clark, 85, of North Manchester, died on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, Crestwood Center. Donna was born in LaPorte, Indiana, on January 20, 1940, to the late Kenneth and Bernice Walter Holderread. She graduated from North Liberty High School in 1958. On August 10, 1958, she married her … Read more