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Thomas “Tom” Wayne Klutz

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Klutz, born on October 12, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana, to James A. “Pete” and Loretta A. (Garrison) Klutz, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on September 19, 2025. He was a cherished husband and devoted family man. A graduate of Manchester High School in 1974, Tom was recognized for … Read more

Gloria “Sue” Piper

Gloria “Sue” Piper, 75, North Manchester, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. Born on June 1, 1950, in Wabash, Indiana, Sue was a woman of deep faith and creativity, a passionate owner of the Brass Tac Frame Shop. Sue was the cherished daughter of Ralph and Theda … Read more

Cherokee Dorinda Rose Sizemore

Cherokee Dorinda Rose Sizemore of Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 16, 2025. Born on May 20, 1981, in Huntington, West Virginia, Cherokee was the youngest daughter of the late Roddie Sizemore and Phyllis Ann (Blankenship) Sizemore. Cherokee was a 1999 graduate of Manchester High School where she enjoyed singing and … Read more

Alene L. France

Alene L. France, 84, a resident of Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 8:05 a.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on December 14, 1940, to George and Flossie (Jones) Collier in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Alene married Rex A. France on December 30, 1957. … Read more

Jackie E. Wilson

Jackie E. Wilson, 86, of Tipton, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, was called by God and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1939, in Lagro, Indiana, to Benjamin and Hazel (Bitzel) Corn. Jackie was the youngest of ten siblings and grew up on a small farm … Read more

Artie Lee Pence

Artie Lee Pence, 84, Marion, passed away at 4:52 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 14, 1941, to Cecil and Dorothy (Huffman) Pence.    Artie graduated from Marion High School and attended Morehead State University where he was a … Read more

Edward ‘Ed’ A. Dillard

Edward ‘Ed’ A. Dillard, 79, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1946, to Bernard and Alice (Ringald) Dillard in Plymouth, Indiana.  Ed married Sharon Bruning on September 18, 2003. Ed served as a supervisor for convenience stores through … Read more

Susanna Stewart

Susanna Stewart, 77, of Peru passed away at her residence on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born in Denver, Indiana to the late James Frank and Evelyn (Sutton) Townsend. Susanna enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo. She is survived by her children; Bobby Depoy Jr., and Jesse Depoy, both of Peru, grandchildren; Shaina Legg, Steven … Read more

Caroline Jane Lenker

Caroline Jane Lenker, 97, of Wabash, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:54 am, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on July 31, 1928, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to Earl and Mildred (Nearhoof) Houck. Caroline married Rev. Lee Lenker in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania on January 19, 1946; … Read more

Carol Noel Sanchez

After a courageous battle with cancer, Carol Noel Sanchez, age 63, of Marion, passed away at 9:20 am on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in her home. Born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, December 25, 1961, she was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Darlene (Barringer) Hunter.  She was married to her loving husband, Jaime Sanchez, … Read more