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Michael Eugene Willis

Michael Eugene Willis, 64, of Peru passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born in Peru on December 7, 1960 to the late Alford and Glenna (Rogers) Willis. Michael retired from Western Reman. He also worked at Bryon Steam and Altrocast until they closed. Mike worked hard his whole life. He loved to … Read more

Ethel Marie Fogel

Ethel Marie Fogel, 89, of LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 8:40 pm, Friday, February 14, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine.  She was born on July 14, 1935, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Burvia and Mable (Long) Hoover. Ethel was a 1953 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Paul H. Fogel in Urbana … Read more

Diana Kay Kirby

Diana Kay Kirby, 77, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:21 pm, Friday, February 14, 2025, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne.  She was born on April 21, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana, to Cecil M. and Harriet E. (Winer) Haupt. Diana was a 1965 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked at True Value Hardware … Read more

Susan “Susie” I. Theurer

Susan “Susie” I. Theurer, 67, Marion, passed away at 8:39 am on Friday, February 14, 2025, in her home. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, January 19, 1958, to Clarence and Mildred (Couch) Wagoner.  On August 12,1978, she married Tony Theurer, and he survives.   Susie graduated from Marion High School in 1976. … Read more

Amy Lyn Kuczewski

Amy Lyn Kuczewski of Wabash, Indiana crossed over from the world of the living on Feb 12, 2025, leaving behind her beloved husband of 33 years, Brian Kuczewski, as well as her two children Colby Kuczewski of Kokomo and Lilith (Charles) Sheldon of Wabash. She also leaves behind her two precious granddaughters, Phoebe Pace and … Read more

Carolyn A. Studebaker

Carolyn A. Studebaker, 82, Gas City, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on January 28, 1943, to Roy and Juanita (Colette) Atkinson. On October 20, 1961, she married Bob Studebaker.   Carolyn graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1962. She was a hairstylist for many years. She also … Read more

Marianne E. Beck

Marianne E. Beck, 71, Marion, passed away at 10:25 am on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, November 20, 1953, to Frank and Norma (Mills) Holland, who, along with her brother, lived in Marion.   Marianne lived in Marion all … Read more

Sharon R. Rook

Sharon R. Rook, 75, of Gas City, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Gas City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on March 2, 1949, to Robert and MinniEllen (Sims) Kirby. She married Gary McKee with whom she had 3 sons. He preceded her on July 8, 2007. Sharon married Donald L. Rook, … Read more