William “Billy” E. Vance Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. For Billy, as we called him. Our family felt the true meaning of his personality was that he was honest and had integrity. He worked so hard his whole life to provide care and comfort for his family, despite the hurdles life threw … Read more
Helen Ann Bechtol, 104, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:20 am, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on September 24, 1920, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John and Susanna (Tomko) Wassill. Helen was a 1939 graduate of Otter Creek High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. She … Read more
Doretta “Dottie” Jean Urschel, born on May 7, 1934, in Bippus, to Earl D. and Edith Mae (Smith) Smith, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at her son’s home. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend whose heartwarming spirit and unwavering kindness touched the lives of many. Dottie began her professional journey … Read more
Lois Snyder, 93, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on October 5, 2024, in North Manchester, Indiana. Born in Chicago, on October 2, 1931 to Daniel and Martha (Daggett) Horning, Lois lived in the Chicago area for 80 years; there she dedicated her life to raising her family, to Chicago’s First Church of the Brethren, to … Read more
Registration for Summer Art Camp and Summer Theatre Camp is open through May 23. The details and link to the full release are below. Please reach out to schedule an interview or for additional information. – Honeywell Summer Visual Art Camps are led by professional artists and educators and offer a fun learning experience exploring … Read more
Peru- Mark your calendars for Saturday April 26, 2025, as the Indiana State Police partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their 27th “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of unwanted prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide … Read more
Karen Ann Austin, 73, North Manchester, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on September 14, 1951, in Columbia City, the daughter of Walter and Wilma (Hamman) Keirn, Karen had a caring spirit and tireless dedication to those around her. Karen’s educational journey began at … Read more
