Richard (Dick) Rudkin, 92, passed away on March 9, 2024, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, IN. He was born on December 22, 1931, to John and Mable (Eshelman) Rudkin in the township of La Fayette near the town of Sparta, WI. On July 14, 1956, he was united in marriage with Elaine Kirchner … Read more
Roger Stambaugh, 79, of Lagro, Indiana, went to be with the Lord at 3:10 am, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 27, 1944, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Morris C. Stambaugh and Gussie (Branham) Faust. Roger worked at United Technologies in Wabash and North Manchester, retiring after 40 years. He … Read more
Violet Mary Jane Mitchell, infant, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:26 am, Friday, March 8, 2024, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She was born on March 8, 2024, to Jimmy Mitchell and Brandi (Osborne) Mitchell. She is survived by her mother, Brandi Mitchell, father, Jimmy Mitchell, brother, Quentin Mitchell, sister, Delilah Mitchell, grandparents, Bob and Sally … Read more
Cheryl Rose Edwards, 49, of Marion, passed away at 1:44 am on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born in Sun Valley, California, on Monday, July 29, 1974, to Fred Worley and Elaine Phelps. She was married to Dondi D. Edwards, who preceded her in death on November 2, 2020. Cheryl attended Marion High School … Read more
Mary Ellen Salinas, 66, of Marion, passed away in her home at 1:38 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, December 21, 1957, to Edward Hartley and Patricia Ann (Smith) Papp. Mary graduated from Rogers High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. During … Read more
Belinda “Benny” M. Snyder, 71, LaFontaine, passed away in her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 27, 1952, to Jack Lee and Hope Marie (Alleman) Downam. On September 19, 1970, she married Stephen Lee Snyder, and he preceded her in death in 2017. Benny graduated … Read more
Theresa Ray Harding, 59, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 26, 1964 in Oxnard, California to Larry Hall and Anna Hall. She married James Harding on September 25, 2009 and he survives. Theresa loved to do crafts, spend time fishing, … Read more
Van A. Gump, 70, lifelong North Manchester resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash on December 31, 1953, to Wilbur J. Gump and Lora Ann (Snavely) Rehrig. Van graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. He then began driving truck for … Read more
Dennis DeShane Proffitt, 53, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1970, in Wabash, to Charles “Dennis” Proffitt and Alice (Young) Wainscott. Dennis worked at West Plain Mines in Wabash. He attended Christian Heritage Church. Dennis enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working … Read more
Mary Ellen Salinas, 66, of Marion, passed away in her home at 1:38 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, on Saturday, December 21, 1957, to Edward Hartley and Patricia Ann (Smith) Papp. Mary graduated from Rogers High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. … Read more