Marian “Ruthie” DeTurk, 69, North Manchester, passed away February 9, 2024, surrounded by her family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. The daughter of Marion “Bud” and Esther (Shewman) Ireland Jr., Ruthie was born March 19, 1954, in Wabash.Ruthie was incredibly determined and went back to school later in life to earn her … Read more
Ella Jean Arnett, 91, Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:10 am on February 8, 2024, at Vernon Health and Rehabilitation in Wabash, Indiana, after a long illness. The daughter of Jim and Lottie (Whitt) Crace, Jean was born on June 30, 1932, in rural Kentucky. On July 7, 1960, Jean married Curt Arnett in Asheville, … Read more
Peggy A. Smith, 90, of Peru passed away at IU Health West Hospital on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born in Rochester, Indiana on August 21, 1933 to the late Robert and Sylvia (Hoover) Flohr. Peggy married Richard E. Smith in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2018. She worked in the … Read more
Tina Dagnen went to be with the lord on February 4th 2024 at a young age of 63, surrounded by her family. Tina was a loving sister, mother and grandmother. Tina resided in Peru with her long time friend / companion Sonny Arwood. Tina graduated in 1979 from Peru Highschool and received a certificate to … Read more
John Benjamin Eltzroth, 76, of Urbana, Indiana, died at 12:02 am, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 31, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana, to Eugene W. and Frances “Pinky” (Weimer) Eltzroth. John was a 1965 graduate of Wabash High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, and … Read more
Preston Wayne Miracle, 60, of rural LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 8:25 pm, Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1963, in Wabash, Indiana, to Jack and Anna J. (Hubbard) Miracle. Preston was a 1982 graduate of Wabash High School, was a US Army veteran and also served in the … Read more
Ashli Jo (Sams) Walker, 32, of Peru, Indiana, died at 8:12 pm, Monday, February 5, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on November 17, 1991, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Dallas M. Sams and Jennifer Ostler. Ashli was a 2010 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School in Lafayette. She married Sidney “Smitte” … Read more
Dorothy Jane “Dottie” Oden, 92, Marion, passed away at 7:10 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, July 15, 1931, to James and Margaret L. (Rowe) Kuhn. Dorothy worked at RCA and was a member of Holy Family … Read more
Patricia A. Hale, 80, of Upland, passed away at 11:38 pm on Monday, February 5, 2024, at University Nursing Center in Upland. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, July 18, 1943, to Joseph and Alice (Motch) Horner. She married Buddy A. Hale who preceded her. Patricia graduated from Jefferson High School – Upland … Read more