Richard “Dick” Shepherd, a cherished educator and beloved member of the community, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 94. Born on December 15, 1930, in Champaign, Illinois, to George Ellis and Blanche Edith (Spicer) Shepherd, Dick lived a life marked by dedication to education, … Read more
Melinda Ann (Adams) Nead, 49, of Peru passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was taken away suddenly by a very aggressive cancer. She was born on March 27, 1975 during a snowstorm at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. She is survived by her two wonderful sons … Read more
Geoffrey “Geoff” Lyne Ward, 75, of Peru passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at The Waters of Peru. He was born in Nome, Alaska to the late Raymond and Rosella (Mobley) Ward on August 24, 1949. He married Vicki (Ogle) Ward on August 29, 1970 and she survives. Geoff was a 1967 graduate of … Read more
Louise E. Webb, 96, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 10:09 am on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Bluffton, Indiana, on April 26, 1928, to John and Jessie (Allen) Eby, Louise lived a full and vibrant life. Louise graduated from Rockcreek High School and attended Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital School … Read more
Michael D. Conner, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away at 4:47 pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on September 14, 1960, to Larry Conner and Connie (Kelley) Burke. Michael graduated from Tri Valley High School in Ohio and earned his doctorate degree from Ohio University. He was a lawyer for … Read more
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Welch, born on October 21, 1982, in Wabash, passed away tragically on February 4, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. The son of Wayne Welch and Brenda (Turner) Wallen, Greg was a cherished individual whose vibrant personality touched the lives of many. A graduate from Northfield High School in … Read more
Thomas Sydney Jarman died on January 30th, 2025, in the presence of his dedicated wife (Janet Jarman), children (Jennifer Gornick, Rebecca Hoekstra and Benjamin Jarman) and grandson (Nicholas Jarman). Born February 18th, 1942, Tom grew up in Oswego, IL and met Janet Lisk while attending Wheaton College. They wedded in 1964 at the end of … Read more
Ronald D. Mofield, 69, of Peru passed away at his residence on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Texas to the late William and Gertrud (Marsha) Mofield on January 10, 1956. Ronald was employed at Peru Utilities from November of 2000 until his retirement in July of 2011. He loved to golf, bike, … Read more
Terry L. Burns, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 6, 1950, in Wabash, to Lorenzo “Lonnie” and Ella Mae (Russell) Burns. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School and in recent years, he loved meeting up with his classmates, on Mondays, for … Read more
Gerald T. Rose (Jerry), 93, of Marion, passed away at 12:06 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home in Marion. He was born in Brewers, Kentucky, on December 3, 1931, to James Holland and Hilda Jane (Sutherland) Rose. On May 29, 1982, he married his loving wife, Connie … Read more