Michael William Learned, 69, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:05 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on July 18, 1954, in Noblesville, Indiana, to William Robert and Bonnie (Kelly) Learned. Mike married Peggy June McCord in Wabash on July 9, 1977; she died August 9, 2016. He … Read more
Kenneth E. Miller passed away in North Manchester, Indiana on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, while receiving hospice care. He was 97. A lifelong musician, Kenneth was conducting in his sleep up until his final days. Kenneth was a steadfast provider and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Quiet and to the point, he was a … Read more
Ivan Lee Ellis, II, 61, passed away at home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born in Marion on November 9, 1962, to the late Ivan and Eva Ellis. Ivan graduated from Marion High School in 1981. After graduation, he went to work for B&B Fire Protection, designing … Read more
George L. Fratus, 82, Gas City, passed away at 9:17 pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Whitman, Massachusetts, on Sunday, October 19, 1941, to Ervin and Alicia (English) Fratus. On June 5, 1965, he married Teresa K. Nelson and she survives. George … Read more
Donna L. Showen, 93, Marion, passed away at 8:43 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, August 30, 1930, to Clifton and Mabel (Davis) Lines. She was married to Kenneth R. Showen, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 4, 2000. … Read more
Marian “Ruthie” DeTurk, 69, North Manchester, passed away February 9, 2024, surrounded by her family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. The daughter of Marion “Bud” and Esther (Shewman) Ireland Jr., Ruthie was born March 19, 1954, in Wabash.Ruthie was incredibly determined and went back to school later in life to earn her … Read more