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Julia Lorraine Reed

Julia Lorraine Reed, 53, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:45 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on June 14, 1972, in Wabash, to Carl Roger and Kathy (Jahnel) Doran. Julia was a 1990 graduate of Wabash High School and received her Associates Degree from Vincennes University. She married Randy … Read more

Rita M. Shannon

Rita M. Shannon, 80, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on October 7, 1945, in North Grove, Indiana, to Wallace and Martha Mary (Poor) Dangerfield. Rita attended Harrison Township School in North Grove from 1st through 8th grade, then … Read more

Charles A. Landis

Charles A. Landis, age 67, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 4:10 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at University Nursing Center in Upland. Born on November 28, 1957, in Marion, Charles was the son of Dale Myron Landis and Norma Jean (Marshall) Landis. He graduated from Marion High School in 1976 and went on … Read more

Frances Flossie (Bates) Crader

Frances Flossie (Bates) Crader, 83, Marion, peacefully and quietly passed away at 2:23 am on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Marion Health with family by her side. She was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, on Friday, October 31, 1941, to the late Amos and Ercell Bates.  She married Richard Crader on January 10, 1962, who … Read more

Carl Allen Cooper

Carl Allen Cooper, from Marion, Indiana, born May 25, 1957, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Carl proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the National Guard. Throughout his life, he worked hard and held many roles, including at a glass factory, as “The Boat Doctor,” and as a semi-truck … Read more

Laurie Virginia Knight

Laurie Virginia Knight, 75, of Marion, passed away in her home at 3:19 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on Sunday, February 5, 1950, to Lester and Lillian (Murray) Canada. She married Clifton P. Knight on October 21, 1994, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2024. Laurie … Read more

Larry W. Bryant

Larry W. Bryant, 86, of Gas City, passed away at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, July 12, 1939, to Fredrick and Ada (Vardaman) Bryant.   Larry is survived by his daughters, Nancy Bryant, Kathy (Mike) Foy; grandchildren, … Read more

Shirley J. Hester

Shirley J. Hester, 86, Naubinway, Michigan passed away at 11:22 am on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Jonesboro. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 18, 1939.  On February 1, 1959, she married Charles E. Hester, Sr. and he preceded her in death.   Shirley was involved in the … Read more

Mary Victoria Gretz-Savarino

Mary Victoria Gretz-Savarino, 81, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born to Paul Anthony and Mary (Buccilli) Gretz on November 17, 1943, in Marion, Indiana. Mary graduated from Marion High School and married Joseph Savarino on October 26, 1960. … Read more

Gerald E. Key

Gerald E. Key, 71, a resident of Huntington County, Indiana, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 3, 1954, to Max I. and Vera (Odle) Key in Wabash County, Indiana.  Gerald was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School. After graduation, … Read more