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Dian Wagner

Dian Wagner, 85, of Peru, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1939, in Peru, Indiana to Herman and Betty (Killian) Hoeppner. In July of 1959 she married Raymond Kaufman, who preceded her in death. And then she remarried to … Read more

Doris K. Smith

Doris K. Smith, 91, of Macy passed away on March 1, 2024 at her shared home with her daughter Becky, in Mexico, with family at her side. She had lived there the past 2 years, as she fought Alzheimer’s disease. She was born at home in Howard County on February 25, 1933 to Sherman and … Read more

Nicholas Warren Wolfard

Nicholas Warren Wolfard, 41, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Nicholas was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 26, 1982 to Michael W. and Annette L. (Pearcy) Wolfard. He was employed at the Noblesville Walmart as a cashier. He is survived by his father, Michael, 2 uncles, an aunt, … Read more

Billy Dean Bell

Billy Dean Bell, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:45 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash.  He was born on December 15, 1936, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul Marion and Lenora Estele (Rogers) Bell. Bill was a lifetime resident of Wabash County. He graduated from Wabash High School in 1955. … Read more

Eugene Edward Schmalzried

Eugene Edward Schmalzried, 81, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 5:28 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on July 5, 1942, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul and Sarrah E. (Eads) Schmalzried. Gene was a 1961 graduate of Laketon High School, and attened Manchester College. He married Brenda J. Woods … Read more

Marilyn F. Bennett

Marilyn F. Bennett, 80, Marion, passed away at 5:35 am on Monday, March 4, 2024, in her home. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on Saturday, March 13, 1943, to Helge and Mary (Settles) Victorsen.  On June 17, 1967, she married David Duane Bennett, and they shared 43 years together before he passed away. Marilyn … Read more

Keith A. Rennaker

Keith A. Rennaker, 76, of Marion, passed away in his home at 12:00 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, February 15, 1948, to John H. and Emogene M. (Graff) Rennaker.   Keith graduated from Fairmount High School in 1966.  He worked at Active Products, where he was … Read more

Judith L. “Judy” Myers

Judith L. “Judy” Myers, 82, Gas City, passed away at 1:20 am on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Twin City Healthcare. She was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on Tuesday, February 24, 1942, to John and Betty (Johnson) Bannister.  On January 9, 1960, she married James Myers and he survives.   Judy attended Fairmount High School … Read more

Inez L. Smith

Inez L. Smith, 71, of Marion, passed away at 11:04 am on Friday, March 1, 2024, in her home. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, February 4, 1953, to Palmer L. and Lois Elsie (Harter) Smith, Sr.   Inez graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1971 and worked for the U.S. Department of … Read more