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Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Stillwell Layman

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Stillwell Layman, 77, Peru, went home to be with Jesus while at her residence on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Cindy was originally born Faye Colleen on June 23rd, 1946 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Six weeks later, Donald and Golda “Billie” Stillwell would make the extraordinary decision to adopt the newborn baby girl … Read more

Robert A. King

Robert A. King, age 54, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. Robert was born June 7, 1969, In Marion, Indiana the son of the late Robert and Mildred (Kirk) King. He worked At Barry Bunker as an Auto Tech, he also loved racing. Robert was a pit crew member for Tyler Hewitt, he … Read more

Agnes Wheeler

Agnes Wheeler passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, at the age of 85 in Marion, Indiana. She was born on August 4, 1938, in Harlan, Kentucky, to her parents, Crit and Ada Perry. Agnes had a warm and humorous personality that endeared her to everyone she met. She cherished spending time with her friends … Read more

Elisabetta “Lisa” Bove

Elisabetta “Lisa” Bove, Marion, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. Lisa was born on September 10, 1946, in Roccasecca, Italy, to Carmela and Giuseppe Reca. In 1969, Lisa met the love of her life, … Read more

Jackie Rae Coleman

Jackie Rae Coleman, 72, Gas City, passed away at 4:05 am on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, December 27, 1951, to Jack and Georgiana (Eakins) Hall. On October 11, 1981, she married Terry Coleman and he survives.   Jackie graduated … Read more

Lori Anne Bell

Lori Anne Bell, 61, North Manchester, passed away peacefully at her home on February 11, 2024. The second of Weldon F. and Glorea A. (Grossnickle) Bell’s four daughters, she was born November 22, 1962, in Wabash.  Lori grew up in Miami County and graduated from North Miami High School in 1981. She began working at … Read more

Marilyn Joan Hoy Hipskind

Marilyn Joan Hoy Hipskind, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:45 am, Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 19, 1936, in Wabash, Indiana, to Russell L. and Mary Helen (Weesner) Myers. Marilyn was a 1954 graduate of Wabash High School. She first married Jon C. Hoy … Read more

Bernice M. Simpson Meek

Bernice  M. Simpson Meek, 93, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:00 am, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her home.  She was born on November 17, 1930, in Bippus, Indiana, to Henry and Lena (Copeland) Gressley. Bernice worked several years at Swingline, Magnetics, and General Tire, all in Wabash, and also was a home health care … Read more

Richard “Dick” Florea

Richard “Dick” Florea peacefully went to be with Jesus and loved ones waiting for him on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  He was surrounded by family, who love him dearly. Dick was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on May 19, 1929, to Charles and Flossie Mae (Hinkle) Florea.  He was the youngest of six children.  He married … Read more