Elizabeth Shirley McCollum, 88, Marion, passed away at 7:58 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She came to the United States from St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. She met and fell for a young United States Air Force soldier stationed on the island. They married June 24, 1954. With $100 in her pocket, and well wishes … Read more
We celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved Larry W. Bechtold. Born on May 14, 1944, in Wabash County, to William and Edith Leona (Freshour) Bechtold, Larry passed away on June 21, 2024, at his home in North Manchester, at the age of 80, surrounded by his three loving daughters.Larry’s life was forever changed … Read more
Brigitte Ursula (Lauffer) Curtis, 74, North Manchester, passed away June 20, 2024 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 7, 1950 to Maria C. (Kriegelstein) Pfemier, in Pfarrkirchen, West Germany, as Brigitte Ursula Pfreimer. Her name was officially changed by her adoptive father, Dale R. Lauffer, in 1954. In 1955, … Read more
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Raymond Chain, a beloved husband, father and brother. Larry, born on February 6, 1964, in Marion, Indiana, to Glenn Harold “Bud” and Beverly Louise (Jenkins) Chain. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Larry departed from this world on June … Read more
Tom Tracy, 79, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, just shy of his 80th birthday, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 17, 1944, to Leo Hugh and Frances Nina (Fearnow) Tracy in Wabash, Indiana. Tom was baptized at St. Patrick’s Church in … Read more
Dorothy Mae (Dottie) Woodhams, 95, of Peru passed away on June 17, 2024. She was born June 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony and Mary Supject. Dottie was a beautiful bright spirit, always very positive and encouraging and full of grace. She grew up in Stevens Point, WI, on the family farm … Read more
Freda Fay Bradford, 77, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 5:40 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 31, 1947, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Howard H. and Dolla M. (Fraley) Hyden. Freda married Fairley Bradford in Wabash, Indiana on June 18, 1962; he died July 17, 2010. She … Read more
Kimberly Kay Ply, 59, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:33 am, Monday, June 17, 2024, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born on May 8, 1965, in Wabash, to David Sr. and Karen Sue (Graves) Ply. Kim was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, camping, diamond painting, and spending time with her kids … Read more
Deanne Mullenix, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:24 am, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on July 31, 1950, in Wabash, to Raymond and Wanda (Thomas) Dyson. Deanne was a 1968 graduate of Northfield High School and received her Associate degree in Accounting from Ivy Tech. She … Read more
Elmer Ray “Elmo” Cornett, 56, of Kokomo, Indiana, died at 2:16 am, Friday, June 14, 2024, at his daughter’s home. He was born on September 15, 1967, in Peru, Indiana, to Bobby Gene Sr. and Alice Jean (Toffer) Cornett. Elmo worked at Progress Rail in Peru, Indiana. He attended the Abundant Life Church in Kokomo. … Read more