Betty L. Harpham, 99, of Marion, passed away at 7:15 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, July 2, 1925, to Jay and Lola (Welsh) Banter. On August 23, 1961, she married Gilbert W. Harpham, who preceded her. A graduate of Jefferson Township Schools, Betty worked … Read more
Edward L. Clark, 87, Marion, passed away at 2:25 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, November 26, 1936, to Clarence and Nola (Laghm) Clark. On April 15, 1979, he married Gloria D. Reel. Edward worked as a janitor at RCA. He … Read more
Willard Ricky “Rick” Brooks, 76, of Peru passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice House in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born December 4, 1947 as the last child to Alvia and Lucy (Lardino) Brooks. Rick’s mother, Lucy, had come to America from Italy when she was 7. She married Alvia Brooks … Read more
Betty L. Harpham, 99, of Marion, passed away at 7:15 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, July 2, 1925, to Jay and Lola (Welsh) Banter. On August 23, 1961, she married Gilbert W. Harpham, who preceded her. A graduate of Jefferson Township Schools, Betty worked … Read more
Wayne Eddy Hunt, 65, of Marion, passed away at 10:17 am on Friday, November 8, 2024, in his home after losing a battle with cancer. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, March 14, 1959, to Wayne and Neidra Hunt. Wayne attended Mississinewa Community Schools and worked for over 20 years with Hartson-Kennedy before … Read more
Jerry Lee Kinsey Jr., 54, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne. Jerry was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 26, 1970, to Jerry Kinsey, Sr., and Sharon (Harrison) Kinsey. He was a kitchen worker for many years. He enjoyed playing BINGO, watching football … Read more
Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69, Akron, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. The son of LeRoy Bishop and Phyllis (Chaffee) McMichael, Michael was born on October 15, 1955, in Wabash, Indiana, Michael attended Manchester High School before serving in the United States Army. … Read more
Robert Douglas Anderson, 55, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:05 am, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1969, in Wabash, to Douglas and Teresa (Wireman) Anderson. Robert was a graduate of Northfield High School. He worked for Wendts in Wabash several years. Robert has been working since … Read more
Daniel E. Speicher II, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully on November 8 2024, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire those who knew him. Born September 26, 1934, in Urbana, Indiana, to Harold and Mona (Devers) Speicher, Daniel lived a life characterized by dedication, kindness, … Read more
Richard (“Rich”) Ray Wion, 73, made his Journey Home late November 6, 2024, while still in his own home, being uplifted and loved by his attentive family members. After a challenging but brief uphill climb on stony terrain, he was able to attain and enjoy a peaceful Mountaintop View before his Spirit was free to … Read more