Curtis Duane Ribble passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a 20 day stay at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne IN. He was born June 27, 1956 to Marie and Howard Ribble, in Peru IN. He was the youngest of nine children. His surviving siblings are: David … Read more
Cynthia Ann Layman, 78, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her residence. A full obituary will follow shortly. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Calvary Temple Church, 2908 West 200 North, Peru, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm with Pastor Kevin Palmer officiating. In … Read more
Bettie Lou Johnson, 82, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:50 pm, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. She was born on September 2, 1941, in Van Lear, Kentucky, to Everett and Sarah (Mann) Blevins. Bettie worked at HIZ Inc., General Tire, Wagners, and Pizza Hut, all of Wabash. She loved … Read more
Evelyn Rosamond Bridegroom, 95, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:35 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Wabash, to Kenneth “Pete” and Miriam “Marie” (Davis) Lawson. Evelyn was a 1946 graduate of Somerset High School. She married Marland “Jim” Bridegroom at her parent’s rural country … Read more
Michael William Learned, 69, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:05 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on July 18, 1954, in Noblesville, Indiana, to William Robert and Bonnie (Kelly) Learned. Mike married Peggy June McCord in Wabash on July 9, 1977; she died August 9, 2016. He … Read more
Kenneth E. Miller passed away in North Manchester, Indiana on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, while receiving hospice care. He was 97. A lifelong musician, Kenneth was conducting in his sleep up until his final days. Kenneth was a steadfast provider and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Quiet and to the point, he was a … Read more
Ivan Lee Ellis, II, 61, passed away at home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born in Marion on November 9, 1962, to the late Ivan and Eva Ellis. Ivan graduated from Marion High School in 1981. After graduation, he went to work for B&B Fire Protection, designing … Read more
George L. Fratus, 82, Gas City, passed away at 9:17 pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Whitman, Massachusetts, on Sunday, October 19, 1941, to Ervin and Alicia (English) Fratus. On June 5, 1965, he married Teresa K. Nelson and she survives. George … Read more
Donna L. Showen, 93, Marion, passed away at 8:43 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, August 30, 1930, to Clifton and Mabel (Davis) Lines. She was married to Kenneth R. Showen, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 4, 2000. … Read more