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Rebecca Ann “Becky” Slagal, 70, of rural Lagro, Indiana, died at 12:42 am, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 24, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul Franklin and Elizabeth J. (White) Baker. Becky married Charles A. “Chuck” Slagal on October 30, 1993 at the Lagro American Legion; he died … Read more
Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:35 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 10, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, to Oral Archie “O.A.” and Aileen Bernice (Pense) Luney. Edi was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, California. She married Larry W. Frey … Read more
Dakota Allen Bryant, 25, of Marion, passed away at 12:08 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, to Jason and Rusty (Coffelt) Bryant. Dakota graduated from Marion High School in 2018. He worked 3 ½ years at … Read more
Roberta Fay Nelson, 83, of Marion, passed away at 1:10 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, October 31, 1941, to James Reece and Erma (Schroll) Reece. On February 15, 1963, she married Russell Nelson who preceded her in death on January 24, … Read more
Jimmy W. McIntosh, 65, of Peru passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born in Peru to the late Elmer and Lora (Blackburn) McIntosh on June 12, 1959. Jimmy was employed at Smithfield, and he enjoyed helping with softball games in his free time. He attended the Worship Chapel (of CMO), previously known … Read more
Michael Leonard Arwood, 73, of Denver, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Michael was born on October 14, 1951, in Peru, Indiana, to Leonard and Katie (Siders) Arwood. On October 14, 1972, he married the love of his life, Linda (Crookham) Arwood, who survives him. Michael proudly served his country … Read more
Wabash, IN – Families in Wabash County who are having difficulty purchasing gifts for their children this year due to differing circumstances, are invited to Babe of Wabash County’s annual Babe in Toyland event on December 17th and 18th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This two-day holiday program, held in partnership with Wabash Christian … Read more
WABASH, IN- Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Wabash City Police Department is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join the team. • Serve with Pride: Protect and serve the community you love. • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and specialized training. • Team Spirit: Work alongside a supportive … Read more
This from wane.com: NORTH MANCHESTER, IN (WANE) — A fire at high-grade egg producers injured several chickens on Saturday night. The North Manchester Fire Department told WANE 15 that the fire started around 9 p.m. after someone reported flames. Right now, there is no known cause of the fire. However, firefighters on the scene say … Read more
Alice M. Jannings, 83, Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on December 6, 2024 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of William “Bill Henry and Frances J. (Branch) Schaffer, Alice was born December 4, 1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 1961, Alice married Robert S. Jannings, with whom she shared many cherished … Read more