Ansah Koi Lay, 56, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2024. Born on May 25, 1968, Ansah dedicated over three decades of his life working as an MRI technologist, a career that reflected his passion for learning and medical imaging science. A graduate of Peru High School and Indiana University, Ansah was well-regarded … Read more
Our beloved mother, Betty Darlene Barker, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 12, 1931 to David and Amelia Bertram. She is survived by her son Steven (Christel) Barker and her daughter Kathleen (Rebecca Zody) Barker, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces … Read more
Linda Kay Timmons, a cherished soul born on August 10, 1947, in Marion Indiana, peacefully passed away in her residence on October 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, she touched the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her. She dedicated her professional life to the service … Read more
Mitchell A. Sloan, a devoted father, passionate machine operator, and cherished friend, departed from this world on October 5, 2024, at the tender age of 29. Born on November 29, 1994, in Marion, Indiana, Mitchell lived a life defined by his kindness, love for family, and an unwavering zest for life. A dedicated machine operator … Read more
Betty Lou Dawald, 98, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 7:45 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 22, 1926, in northern Miami County, Indiana, to Walter and LuluBell (Morris) Conner. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Gilead High School and married George Dawald, Jr. on February 29, 1948 … Read more
Lois Lee Smith, 91, formerly of rural Urbana, Indiana, died 12:15 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on July 11, 1933, in Gas City, Indiana, to Carl and Sarah (Malott) Harris. Lois was a 1952 graduate of Mississinewa High School. She married Lowell “Smitty” Smith in Gas City, Indiana … Read more
Jay W Esslinger, 89, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:45 am, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Millers Merry Manor in Marion. He was born on March 29, 1935, in New Market, Alabama, to Andrew David and Sue Ella (Ivey) Esslinger. He is survived by his children; Deborah S. Jackson of West Baden Springs, Indiana, … Read more
Robert W. DeLong, 73, of Marion, passed away at 2:18 pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Marion Health in Marion. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 15, 1951, to Robert and Maryann (Wright) DeLong. He married Susan Lee Davis. Robert graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked as an electrician with … Read more
Harry Richard Gochenour, 88, Marion, passed away at 8:13 am on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Peru, Indiana, on Saturday, April 11, 1936, to Elmer and Bessie Gochenour. In 1976, he married Judith “Judy” Pennick in Covington, Kentucky, and she survives. He worked at … Read more