Paula Lynn Osborne, 61, of Wabash, Indiana, died 11:42 am, Friday, April 10, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 17, 1964, in Wabash, Indiana, to Carl and Laura (Dillon) Rife.
Paula was a proud 1983 graduate of Wabash High School. She married the love of her life, Clifford Osborne, on October 8, 1983, in Wabash. Paula had a gift for finding hidden treasures, and she especially enjoyed spending time at auctions and rummage sales in search of a bargain or a good deal. Above all, Paula cherished her family. Time spent with her loved ones and friends meant everything to her, and she held those moments close to her heart.
She is survived by her husband, Clifford Osborne, daughter, Brandi Mitchell, two grandchildren, Quentin Mitchell and Delilah Mitchell, and two brothers, Doug Rife and Mike (Tammy) Rife, all of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaugher, Violet Mitchell, and brother, James Rife.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Charlie Easterday officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is to the family to help with expenses, c/o Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.
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