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Shirley Elaine Moore

Shirley Elaine Moore, 87, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 10:46 am, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on June 16, 1937, in Wabash, Indiana, to John Merrill and Grace (Duffy) Pegg. Shirley married Marion Edward Moore on October 21, 1955 in Wabash; he died July 28, 2013. … Read more

Lawrence J. Denney

Lawrence J. Denney, 96, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:30 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He was born on July 12, 1928, in Wabash, to Darwin “John” and Dolores (Jeffries) Denney. Lawrence was a 1946 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Beverly J. Vrooman in Wabash on August 6, 1948; … Read more

Brenda Darlene (Wilcox) Cummings

Brenda Darlene (Wilcox) Cummings, aka “Cricket”, 70, of rural Roann, Indiana passed away on December 20, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born September 27, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana to Howard and Rhea (Olmstead) Wilcox. Brenda graduated from Wabash High School in 1972 and shortly after married the love of her life, David Cummings … Read more

Jack Andrew Thomas

Jack Andrew Thomas, 65, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:48 pm, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 6, 1959, in Wabash, Indiana, to Andrew Jackson and Peggy Joan (Moore) Thomas. Jack was a 1977 graduate of Wabash High School, and received his bachelor degree from South … Read more

Patricia J. Hartley

Patricia J. Hartley, 89, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:17 pm, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on March 3, 1935, in Peru, Indiana, to Frederick and Garnet (Hawley) Gibson. Pat was a 1953 graduate of Steubenville High School in Ohio and a 1956 graduate of Warner … Read more

Lisa Rene Bollhoefer

Lisa Rene Bollhoefer, 60, Jonesboro, passed away at 10:10 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 26, 1964, to Verlie and Judy (Williams) Crouch. On July 23, 1988, she married Gregory Bollhoefer who survives.   Lisa graduated from Eastbrook … Read more

Marsha Lynn Hartman

Marsha Lynn Hartman, 67, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 9:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in her home. She was born on September 5, 1957, in Marion, Indiana, to Marshall and Kathleen (Gentry) Reed. After Marshall’s passing, Kathleen married Marvin Gulley who became a loving step-father to Marsha and a cherished part of … Read more

Melody Gail McAtee

Melody Gail McAtee, 66, of Marion, passed away at 11:20 pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 9, 1958, to James A. and Myrna L. (Scott) McAtee. Melody graduated from Marion High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from … Read more

Winter Tree and Shrub ID Workshop, Salamonie Lake, Jan. 11

ANDREWS, IN- Join in at Salamonie Lake’s interpretive / nature center, located in Lost Bridge West SRA, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. for an indoor informational presentation and a tree and shrub ID walk. The workshop is expected to last approximately three hours. This is the perfect workshop to challenge yourself and learn tree and bush … Read more

Daniel’s Place Appoints Alleigh Daniels as New Executive Director

Wabash County, IN – Daniel’s Place, a nonprofit organization focused on providing respite care across the lifespan of persons with physical and intellectual disabilities, is excited to announce the appointment of Alleigh Daniels as its new Executive Director. With a diverse career background in social work, risk management, and business, Alleigh is poised to bring … Read more