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John Terry Duncan

John Terry Duncan, 75, of Marion, passed away at home at 8:25 am on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, December 13, 1948, to John and Alice (Ailman) Duncan. On June 23, 1968, he married Patricia (Henderson), who survives. John graduated from Marion High School in 1967.  He then … Read more

Charles Martin

Charles Martin, 84, of Wabash County, Indiana passed away at 8:14 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 2, 1940, to Clarence and Sally (Winegard) Martin in Rush County, Indiana. Charles was a 1959 graduate of Noble High School. He married his wife Shirley Robertson on April 9, … Read more

Karen Sue Saunders

Karen Sue Saunders, 80, Carmel, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Carmel Health & Living Community. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on November 16, 1943, to Joseph Howard and Norma (Case) Morrow.   Karen graduated from Marion High School and was a talented seamstress and dedicated homemaker. She worked at Eileen’s Clothing … Read more

Max “Brent” Weismantel

Max “Brent” Weismantel, 75, Marion, passed away at 2:10 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on Thursday, December 16, 1948, to Max and Norma (Coffman) Weismantel. In 1967, Brent graduated from Mississinewa High School where he had been an Indians football player. Following high … Read more

‘Give Thanks’ First Friday event in Downtown Wabash

WABASH, IN- As the season of giving approaches, Downtown Wabash, Inc. is excited to celebrate the businesses that make the downtown district thrive. In the spirit of gratitude, they’re hosting a special event for November’s First Friday on Friday, November 1, from 5-8pm, where fun and giving back come together. At this ‘Give Thanks’ First … Read more

Larry Lee Pohlman

Larry Lee Pohlman, 88, was called to the eternal arms of his Savior on October 19, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Born on May 14, 1936, in a quintessential farmhouse in Dearborn County, Indiana, to Leon and Mabel (Hoppmire) Pohlman, Larry married his best friend, Sara Peters, on March … Read more

Julie Aileen Kelch

Julie Aileen Kelch, 59, Wabash, passed away at 11:27 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 12, 1964, to Phillip and Norma “Babe” (Sample) Whitton.   Julie was a special gift from God and brought love and light in a dark world. She … Read more

Maudie M Cruea

Maudie M Cruea, 86, Marion, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 3, 1938, to James and Nellie (Burns) Sluder. On May 8, 1959, she married William “Bill” R. Cruea, who preceded her in death. Maudie graduated from Marion HS in 1956 was … Read more

Gareth D. Weaver

Gareth D. Weaver, 93, Marion, passed away at 12:33 am on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 18, 1931, to Harry and Marjorie (Harreld) Weaver. On October 7, 1951, he married Martha Hall who preceded him.   Gareth graduated from … Read more