Lamoine Charles Gemmer, 95, a dedicated husband, father, and hardworking carpenter, passed away on October 6, 2024, in Wabash, Indiana. Born on December 27, 1928, in Huntington, Indiana, to Henry and Edythe (Urschel) Gemmer, Lamoine led a life filled with love, family, and lifelong dedication to his craft. Lamoine’s life was filled with love and … Read more
Merrill Guy Hobbs, 94, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 17, 1929, to Oral and Cesta (Dailey) Hobbs in Madison County, Indiana. Merrill was a 1947 graduate of Chester High School. He married his wife Joann Kroft … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- Many babies and their mothers need support, especially pregnant women battling substance use disorders. Maternal and infant mortality rates in Indiana are decreasing, but substance abuse and overdoses continue to be leading causes of maternal death in our state, according to the Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Committee’s latest annual report. The Indiana Pregnancy Promise … Read more
John F. Rider, 68, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on March 22, 1956 to Frank and Evelyn “Hope” (McCandlish) Rider in Port Clinton, Ohio. John graduated from Wabash High School, Ball State University, and the University of Indianapolis with a master’s degree. … Read more
Roger Hammonds Sr., 79, passed away on September 4, 2024, at Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veteran’s Home in Houston, Texas. He was born on May 6, 1945, at Wabash Hospital to Leslie and Louise Hammonds. In his younger years, with his family at home, he was known to be a great jokester and teaser. … Read more
Arlene Merriett, 93, Auburn, formerly of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away October 2, 2024 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Indiana. The daughter of Russell Veva Mae (Richert) Farley Sr., Arlene was born August 29, 1931 in Kosciusko County. While living in the North Manchester area, Arlene was a member of the Congregational Christian Church. … Read more
Edeltraut Hulda Edith Craig, 90, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 6:23 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Born on May 20, 1934, to Johann and Hulda (Junge) Pletz, Edeltraut lived a life full of love and dedication. On June 2, 1954, she married the love of … Read more
Steven A. Howard, 62, of Marion, passed away at 6:55 am on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, April 19, 1962, to Cecil Howard and Shirley (Noggle) Hurd. He married Earnestine “Ann” Craun, who survives. Steve graduated from Marion High School … Read more
Carla Rae (Norris) Black, 60, of Huntington, Indiana, died at 1:21 am, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on October 19, 1963, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Jess R. and Carol Lee (Noland) Cavins. Carla was a 1982 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked at … Read more
Brenda Kaye Drounette, 59, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 3, 1965, in Wabash, to Keith and Judy (Smith) Resler. Brenda enjoyed camping, going to Indiana Beach, visiting the Zoo, playing board games, pinochle, euchre, and watching movies. She … Read more