Elise “Miki” Marie (Saylor) Chafin, 62, of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2025. Born on December 6, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Miki brought light and love into the world from the very beginning. Miki was a beautiful soul, both inside and out. She never met a stranger and always … Read more
Larry Dale Stover, 79, of Macy passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. He was born December 9, 1945 in Peru, Indiana to Cotton and Annabelle (Agle) Stover. Larry served our country in in the Marines from July 1963 to 1967. He achieved the rank of Sergeant, was … Read more
Barbara Jean Stevenson-Spurgon, a lifelong resident of Marion, Indiana, left behind a powerful legacy of service, education, cultural preservation, and creative expression. Her life was a testament to dedication–both to her family and to the community she deeply loved. Born to Buris V. (Jones) Stevenson and Douglas Stevenson, Barbara grew up in Marion, where her … Read more
Roger Glen Hannah, 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:17 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 2, 1948, to Glen and Lois (Garner) Hannah. He married Grace M. (Borders) Hannah who preceded him. He worked in maintenance at … Read more
Donald E. Haywood, 75, of Marion, passed away at 7:05 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on Friday, April 7, 1950, to Eugene E. and Georgette L. (Frawley) Haywood. He was married to Carol (Boyd) Haywood, who survives. Donald graduated from … Read more
Will “Scott” Burke, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away at 12:13 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025, in his home. He was born in Nickelsville, Virginia, on Friday, December 25, 1931, to David and Alice (Sexton) Burke. On September 28, 1968, he married Bessie M. York, who survives. Scott served in the United States Army during … Read more
Sharon Kay Stambaugh, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born on January 31, 1951, in Wabash, to Oscar Myrl and Mary Alice (Grossnickle) Monce, Sharon’s life was a testament to the values of faith, family, and friendship. On June … Read more
Roger Dean Gerber, born on July 26, 1949, in North Manchester, to Kenneth Burdett and Anne (Boyd) Gerber, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Roger’s journey began in the quiet town of North Manchester, where he was raised with a strong work ethic that would guide him … Read more
Orben D. Quick, a beloved figure in Marion, Indiana, was born on February 5, 1974, and passed away on April 10, 2025, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. He departed this world surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, a testament to the life he led and the bonds he cherished. Throughout … Read more
Mary K. Behny, age 94, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on April 8th, 2025. Mary was born April 25, 1930 in Portageville, Missouri, to Burr and Ethel Rose. On September 25, 1959, she married Donald G. Behny, who has awaited her arrival in Heaven, with great granddaughter GraceLynn Rae Hall, brothers … Read more