Mitchell A. Sloan, a devoted father, passionate machine operator, and cherished friend, departed from this world on October 5, 2024, at the tender age of 29. Born on November 29, 1994, in Marion, Indiana, Mitchell lived a life defined by his kindness, love for family, and an unwavering zest for life. A dedicated machine operator … Read more
Betty Lou Dawald, 98, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 7:45 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 22, 1926, in northern Miami County, Indiana, to Walter and LuluBell (Morris) Conner. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Gilead High School and married George Dawald, Jr. on February 29, 1948 … Read more
Lois Lee Smith, 91, formerly of rural Urbana, Indiana, died 12:15 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on July 11, 1933, in Gas City, Indiana, to Carl and Sarah (Malott) Harris. Lois was a 1952 graduate of Mississinewa High School. She married Lowell “Smitty” Smith in Gas City, Indiana … Read more
Jay W Esslinger, 89, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:45 am, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Millers Merry Manor in Marion. He was born on March 29, 1935, in New Market, Alabama, to Andrew David and Sue Ella (Ivey) Esslinger. He is survived by his children; Deborah S. Jackson of West Baden Springs, Indiana, … Read more
Robert W. DeLong, 73, of Marion, passed away at 2:18 pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Marion Health in Marion. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 15, 1951, to Robert and Maryann (Wright) DeLong. He married Susan Lee Davis. Robert graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked as an electrician with … Read more
Harry Richard Gochenour, 88, Marion, passed away at 8:13 am on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Peru, Indiana, on Saturday, April 11, 1936, to Elmer and Bessie Gochenour. In 1976, he married Judith “Judy” Pennick in Covington, Kentucky, and she survives. He worked at … Read more
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
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