ANDREWS, IN- Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “P is for Pollinators” on July 18. Discover some helpful pollinators. Children ages 2 – 5 and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West SRA, Andrews. Each … Read more
Ruth Ellen Egolf, 103, passed away July 3, 2024 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. Born May 30, 1921 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Grover and Zella (Bice) Green. Ruth graduated from Huntertown High School and married Frank Egolf on January 2, 1940. They lived in Allen County much of … Read more
Ronald “Ron” R. Thompson Sr. 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 29, 2024, with his family by his side. Ron was born on Monday, November 27, 1950, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the late DeOrr S. and Mary P. Candy Thompson Richardson. Ron graduated from Marion High School in 1971. On January … Read more
John “Tom” Wagner, 58, of Peru, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis surrounded by his family. Tom was born on June 1, 1966 to Gus James and Dian (Hoeppner) Wagner in Peru, Indiana. He was a 1985 graduate of Maconaquah High School. After graduation, Tom attended and graduated … Read more
Barbara Ellen Cole, 67, of Lake Cicott, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at University of Michigan Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, to Arthur and Marcialeen Jo Baker. She married Danny Lee Cole on September 7, 1980. She enjoyed the company of her family … Read more
The Legend, Don R. Long, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:55 am at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on April 19, 1952 to Charles and Elsie (Bish) Long in Rochester, Indiana. He was a 1970 graduate of Rochester High School. Don … Read more
Wayne M. Barkey, 81, of Wabash, Indiana died at 12:05 am Wednesday July 3, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on January 23, 1943 in Plymouth, Indiana to Willis and Verniece (Martin) Barkey. Wayne was a 1961 graduate of Plymouth High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College in 1965, and then … Read more
Julia Ann Jacoby, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:50 a.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on May 24, 1932, in Wabash, to Hugh J. and M. Gladys (Archibald) Shillinger. Julia was a 1950 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married James I. Jacoby in Wabash on February … Read more
Lindalu “Lindy” Trosper Buteau, 73, Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born to Thelma and Perry Trosper on June 2, 1951, and adopted by Mildred and Tommy Buteau in 1958. Lindalu graduated from Marion High School and Indiana Business College. She … Read more
Clifford Lee Bennett, 87, Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born to Walter and Juanita Bennett in Gas City, Indiana, on February 12, 1937. On November 1, 1969, he married the love of his life, Ona Plank. Clifford graduated from Mississinewa High … Read more