Obituaries2

Carolyn Sue Reed, 89, North Manchester, Indiana, entered the kingdom of her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2024. The daughter of William “Bill” and Geneva (Reardon) Nolan, Carolyn was born August 18, 1934, in Logansport, Indiana. After graduating from Logansport High School in 1952, Carolyn earned a degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing … Read more

Betty J. Rigsby, age 94, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Betty was born on November 30, 1929, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Harrison and Lula (Harrell) Adkins.  She married Paul Rigsby, and he preceded her in death in … Read more

Alice Bratcher-Dollinger Obituary Alice R. Bratcher-Dollinger, age 80, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Alice was born on April 22, 1943, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Pauline (Thomas) Bratcher.   Alice married Myron “Spider” Dollinger on June 22, 1990, … Read more

George Robert Smith, 68, Marion, passed away at 12:33 pm on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 4, 1955, to George and Guinevere (Whelchel) Smith.   He worked as a fork lift driver at General Tire and retired from there. … Read more

Clyde E. Williams, Jr., 63, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on March 24, 1960, to Clyde and Sarah (Wyatt) Williams. Clyde worked at Local Union 1112 for several years and was a lifelong member.  He was also a lifelong member of ABATE. … Read more

James E. Comerford November 19, 1949–December 31, 2023 When others were fleeing for safety, our dad rushed in to get to work. It was a reality that defined his career as a fireman for 25 years, as the architect of Miami County’s 911 service, and as an emergency management director. More than that, his unselfish commitment … Read more

JoAnn Corn, 88, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:46 am, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on April 13, 1935, in Wabash, to Maynard Widmeyer and Gladys (Hale) Maderia. JoAnn was a 1953 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Lester Roy Corn in Lagro, Indiana on July 5, … Read more

Linda Lea Martin, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:55 am, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash.  She was born on November 28, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to William Thompson and Florence (Hunt) Draper. Linda was a graduate of Southwood High School. She married Edwin “Ross” Martin in LaFontaine, Indiana on … Read more

Thomas J Mattern, 88, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:42 am, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He was born on September 24, 1935, in Wabash, to Robert Greer and Dorothy Elizabeth (Milliner) Mattern. Tom was a 1953 graduate of Wabash High School, a 1957 graduate Indiana University, and a graduate of the … Read more