Joan “George” Reeves, a beloved member of the Marion community, was called to her heavenly home on January 15, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare. Born on May 27, 1935, in Marion, she lived a life filled with love, devotion, and faith, leaving an indelible mark all who knew her. Known affectionately as “George,” Joan was … Read more
Anita L. Small, a beloved member of the Swayzee community, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care. Born on October 8, 1939, in Marion, Indiana, Anita lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. Anita was known for her career as a beautician and was the proud owner … Read more
Margaret Blades, 76, Marion, passed away at 9:30 am on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, April 30, 1948, to Edgar and Margaret (Price) Kegg. Margaret worked as an Addictions Counselor at Hartford House and was a member of Brinker Heights Wesleyan Church. … Read more
Lynnwood Jackson, 64, of Marion, passed away at 2:24 am on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 9, 1960, to Henry and Mary (Wise) Jackson. He was married to DeLisa (Smith) Jackson, who survives. Lynnwood graduated from Marion High School … Read more
Milton Edward Weatherly, 93, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Bellevue, Nebraska. Born on October 31, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Andrew Weatherly and Elizabeth (Britt) Weatherly, Milton lived a life marked by faith, service, and dedication to his family and community. Milton graduated from Marion High … Read more
Frederick W. Beckham, 76, of Marion, passed away at 7:38 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on Friday, November 26, 1948. He was married to Retha (Ward) Beckham, who survives. Frederick was a graduate of Marion High School. He was … Read more
JoAnne Rodman, 86, of rural North Manchester, Indiana, died at 12:55 am, Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Boyce and Barbara (Seiwert) Bombka. JoAnne was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling, camping, puzzle books, the Hallmark movie channel, and especially spending … Read more
Dorothy Louise Weldy, 97, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 2:08 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare in North Manchester. She was born on July 2, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Lief S. and Lois S. (Kohler) Garver. Dorothy was a 1945 graduate of Boardman High School in Boardman, Ohio, and a 1949 … Read more
William Joe Ellis, D.O., 78, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Marion Health. Born on February 14, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, William was a dedicated physician whose impact on the community will not be forgotten. William’s educational journey began at Marion High School, where he graduated in the Class of 1964. … Read more
Penny Lee Blocher, born on March 3, 1951, in Fort Wayne, to Cecil Paul and Gladys Marion (Ball) Metzger, passed away on January 13 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, whose life was marked by her profound devotion to family, faith, and her … Read more