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Jameson Korbin Matthew Nealis

Jameson Korbin Matthew Nealis, affectionately known as Baby J and J-Mo, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the tender age of 47 days, leaving behind a profound impact on all who knew him. Jameson’s journey began on October 13, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was welcomed into a world that he filled with … Read more

Marco C. Alexzondra

Marco C. Alexzondra, previously known as Mark W. Cassel, passed away peacefully at his home in Galien, Michigan, on Sunday morning, November 30, 2025. Born March 3, 1957, Marco lived a vibrant, creative, and deeply loving life that touched countless people. Marco was the proud owner of Marco Alexzondra Floral, a business that reflected his … Read more

Barry Manton Sodervick

Barry Manton Sodervick, 70, of Huntington, Indiana, died at 12:52 am, Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Huntington. He was born on September 24, 1955, in Logansport, Indiana, to David Frederick and June Ellen (Felker) Sodervick. Barry was a 1973 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Lisa Blanton in 1998. He worked for Pathfinder Services … Read more

Cynthia Pickard

Cynthia Pickard, 63, of Jonesboro, passed away at 1:50 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in her home. She was born on July 5, 1962, in Tipton, Indiana, to Charles and Juanita (Lundy) Price. Cynthia graduated from Tri-Central High School and Ivy Tech. She worked as a phlebotomist for many years at Tipton Memorial Hospital. … Read more

Teddy W. “Ted” Bennett

Teddy W. “Ted” Bennett, 73, of Gas City, passed away at 6:11 pm on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, September 1, 1952, to Walter and Juanita (Miles) Bennett.  On December 16, 1971, he married Rena K. Kierstead, who survives. Ted served in the United States Army during the … Read more

Todd D. Small

Todd D. Small, 51, of Marion, passed away at 6:03 pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 23, 1974, in Marion, Indiana, to Phillip “Dean” Small and Rhea (Botkin) Smart. He was married to Julia (Sanger), who survives. Todd attended Marion High School … Read more

Eileen (Hatter) Maziarz

Eileen (Hatter) Maziarz, 82 years old, Summitville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Marion, Indiana. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Harold F. and Mary (Kelly) Hatter. Eileen was raised in Duryea, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Duryea High School and Wilkes Business College. It was at Duryea High School, … Read more

Marcella June Bechtold

Marcella June Bechtold, age 82, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center. Born on July 2, 1943, in Huntington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Viola (Davison) Hubley. After graduating from Huntington High School in 1961, she pursued a variety of jobs, including … Read more

Nancy Ellen Straka

Nancy Ellen Straka, 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 7:28 pm, Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 5, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul E. and Mary (Flenar) Grandstaff. Nancy was a 1970 graduate of Manchester High School and received her BS from Manchester College … Read more