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Grimes Richard “Rick” Gaston

Grimes Richard “Rick” Gaston, 69, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 6:40 p.m. at his residence, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1956, to Max Raymond Gaston and Orma (Derck) Gaston in Wabash, Indiana.  Rick was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Ford Meter … Read more

Bryan Franklin Brinson

Bryan Franklin Brinson, 60, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:28 pm, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 25, 1965, in Wabash, to Hugh Franklin and Hazel Marie (Ward) Brinson. Bryan was a graduate of Wabash High School. He was a US Army veteran. … Read more

Melba Jo Milliner

Cherished by four generations Melba Jo Milliner was born August 5, 1933 in Wabash County, Indiana to Estel and Eva (Kulb) Dyson. Melba Jo graduated from Chippewa High School in May 1951. She became the wife of Morris E. Milliner on November 2, 1951, he passed away July 21, 2011. She recalled, at a young … Read more

Chandra K. Brown

Chandra K. Brown, 47, Marion, passed away at 8:30 am on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, January 11, 1978, to Ronald Gene Brown and Doris Ann (Morrison) Brown.   Chandra graduated from Lakeview Christian School and attended Academy of Cosmetology in Marion. Chandra started her career as a … Read more

Marc Alan Townsend

Marc Alan Townsend, 56, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 6:49 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025, in his home. He was born on March 26, 1969, in Marion, Indiana, to William J. Townsend and Rebecca S. (Puterbaugh) Townsend. He was a lifelong resident of Marion and a proud graduate of Marion High School. He … Read more

Ted Ray Parker

Ted Ray Parker, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 4, 1953, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Raymond Jay and Dawn L. (McIntyre) Parker, Ted lived a life marked by hard work, faith, and love for his family. Ted’s … Read more

Tracy J. Barber

Tracy J. Barber, a beloved tree trimmer recognized as one of the finest in the country, departed this world on October 30, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on October 3, 1962, in Richmond, Missouri, Tracy lived a life rich with passion and dedication, embodying the essence of hard work within the branches of nature he … Read more

John Eric Schleiffer

John Eric Schleiffer, 80, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Manhattan, New York on August 25, 1945 to Johann and Martha (Schmidt) Schleiffer. John married Esperanza (Dragon) Tolentino on December 4, 2001. John served in the United States Army and was also retired … Read more

Norma Jean “Mama” Potter

Norma Jean “Mama” Potter, 88, of Peru passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Peru, Indiana to James and Ruth (Bowman) Patterson. Norma, who was more affectionately known as, “Mama”, married Ronald Potter on February 29, 1976. Mama … Read more

Austin Eugene “Ozz” Randle

Austin Eugene “Ozz” Randle, 29 of Converse IN passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025 He was born on July 9, 1996, in Peru, IN to Daniel E. Randle and Rosanne M. Randle. Ozz was in a loving relationship with Sadie Taylor for 7 years and she survives along with their 2 children Amos (4) … Read more