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Chelsey Danielle Shamory

Chelsey Danielle Shamory, 40, of Marion, passed away at 8:37 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, July 6, 1984, to Rick and Jill (Layman) Shamory. Chelsey graduated from Lakewood High School in Florida 2003 and had also attended Mississinewa … Read more

Dennis Lee Eckerley

Dennis Lee Eckerley, 78, of Peru passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born in Peru on September 9, 1946 to the late Lyman and Roberta (Gipson) Eckerley. He graduated from Peru High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Dennis was … Read more

Marilyn J. Kilgore

Marilyn J. Kilgore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Marion, Indiana, her hometown where she was born on August 24, 1957. With heavy hearts, her family gathers to remember the warmth and joy she brought into their lives. Marilyn was a devoted wife to her husband, … Read more

Dennis E. Parker

Dennis E. Parker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this world on February 1, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of his loving family, Dennis’s passage from this life was as serene as the laughter he so joyfully sprinkled throughout his days. For over twenty-five years, Dennis was a dedicated body man at … Read more

Otis Gary Lawson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Otis Gary Lawson on February 2, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Fairview, Virginia to William McKinley Lawson, Sr. and Hazel (Benton) Lawson. Otis attended Powvalley High School of Big Stone Gap, Virginia and went on to have a successful career in the workforce. … Read more

Keith Eugene Wilson

Keith Eugene Wilson, 77, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed peacefully at 9:08 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home, holding the hands of his family. He was born on April 22, 1947, in Wabash, to Clyde and Bertha (Prickett) Wilson. Keith married Linda Kay Cecil on October 3, 1964, at Dora Christian Church, in … Read more

Martin Lewis Schaaf

Martin Lewis Schaaf, 76, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:48 pm, Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on May 10, 1948, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Robert and Alice (Barrone) Schaaf. Martin was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Sherry Ann Tait in Wabash on … Read more

Martha Jane Scholar

Martha Jane Scholar, 90, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:01 am on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Marion. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, on Saturday, December 15, 1934, to Kent and Treva (Mylin) Baker. On June 2, 1956, she married her loving husband, Robert J. Scholar. They shared … Read more

Mary Ann Lawson

Mary Ann Lawson, 72, Marion, passed away at 12:35 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, November 9, 1952, to James and Nancy (Smith) Traylor.   Mary Ann graduated from Marion High School in 1971 and was a home healthcare … Read more

Jean (Epperson) Jennings

Jean (Epperson) Jennings, 86, Marion, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Robbins, Tennessee, on Friday, March 18, 1938, to Henry Epperson and Mary “Gwendolyn” (Owens) Copeland.  On July 20, 1959, she married Arthur C. and they celebrated 65 years of marriage.   She worked as a bookkeeper … Read more