Kim William Butler, born on December 13, 1954, to Jack William and Thelma Jean (Jagger) Butler, in Rochester, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in North Manchester, Indiana, on November 1, 2024, at the age of 69. A dedicated professional, Kim devoted thirty-nine years of his career to Laketon Refining Corporation, from where he retired in 2019. … Read more
Thomas “Tom” David Swan, 81, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana, on August 13, 1943, to Kenneth and Mary (Strahle) Swan. Tom was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed traveling and listening to country music. He was a lifelong Chicago … Read more
Kenneth Alan Yocum, 68, arrived in his heavenly home on November 2, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1955, to Charles and Rena (Wigle) Yocum and married the love of his life, Kathryn J. Donovan, on June 12, 1982. Through their 42 years of marriage, Kenny and Kathy were blessed with five children: Michael … Read more
Burke “Duke” Eastes, 62, of Marion, passed away at 6:16 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 16, 1962, to Joseph and Marilyn (James) Eastes. Duke graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and was a disabled veteran. … Read more
Charles Ray Patrick, 78, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 4:15 pm, Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1946, in Royalton, Kentucky, to Monroe Patrick and Rose L. (Hale) Mann. Charles was a 1964 graduate of Claypool High School, and attended Purdue University. He … Read more
Jay Dee Rogers, 73, of rural Peru, Indiana, died at 10:10 pm, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana, to Kenneth W. and Leona R. (Thompson) Rogers. Jay was a 1969 graduate of Huntington High School and attended Marion … Read more
Leo Coleman Dennison, 88, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:02 pm, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 12, 1936, in Johnson County, Kentucky, to James and Maxie (Daniel) Dennison and was the last of his 13 siblings to die. Leo married Madge Bush in Wise, Virginia on September 2, … Read more
Barbara J. George, a beacon of kindness and compassion, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Marion Health, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1942, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Barbara’s life was a testament to her gentle spirit and unwavering care for others, both two-legged and four-legged alike. Retiring from RCA and UTEC, … Read more
Katie Vanlandingham, 94, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:18 am, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born on March 18, 1930, in Pendleton, Kentucky, to Henry James and Fannie (Darosett) Tucker. Katie was a 1949 graduate of Roann High School in Roann, Indiana. She retired as the bookkeeper … Read more
Silas Zane Alvaro, stillborn infant son of Jose Lopez Alvaro and Jaycee Culwell, was born at 10:20 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Jose Lopez Alvaro and Jaycee Culwell; grandparents, Jennifer George of Lagro, Chris (Meghan) Culwell of Wabash, Pascual Lopez Perez and Juana Alvaro Vasquez, … Read more