Deborah Kay “Debbie” Bowman, 65, Gas City, passed away in her home at 4:50 am on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Gas City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 10, 1960, to Kenneth Jackson and Dondra (Bush) Knight. On June 14, 2001, she married William Edward “Butch” and he preceded her in … Read more
Dorothy M. Davis, 90, of Marion, passed away at 1:26 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Marion Health in Marion. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, January 4, 1936, to Eddie and Minnie (Fields) Davis. On April 23, 1976, she married the love of her life, Walter Davis. Dorothy graduated from … Read more
Vera Arlene (Smith) Ward, 90, of Marion, died peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation. She passed away with family surrounding her and while holding the hand of her husband of 69 years. Vera was born on July 18, 1936, in Jonesboro, IN, to Russell and Hester (Tinder) Smith. Vera married … Read more
Beverly Jean (Staats) Urschel, 70, of Akron, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1956, to Roy William and Beatrice “Betty” (Haaff) Staats in Vincennes, Indiana. Beverly married Michael E. Urschel on October 15, 2010; he died August 4, 2024. She was … Read more
Allen Dale Rice, 92, passed away on September 20, 2026, at his home in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on January 15, 1934, in Bippus, Indiana, to Wallace Eldon and Emily Doris (Parker) Rice, Allen lived a long and purposeful life marked by devotion to his family, his community, his work, and the values he carried … Read more
Michael Erwin Mitchell (Mike) passed away September 17,2026 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on February 7,1950 in South Bend Indiana, he was the son of Harold and Vivian (Hedington) Mitchell. Mike graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1968. During those school years he would meet Randy Neer, who … Read more
Heinz Horst Schmidt passed away on September 14, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on December 26, 1937, in Dramburg, Germany, to Walter and Elsa (Kanwischer) Schmidt. Heinz built a life marked by dedication, skill, and steady hard work. He graduated from high school in Germany, then began an … Read more
With deep respect and heartfelt remembrance, we celebrate the life of Lois Kistler, whose remarkable journey began in the familiar embrace of Marion, Indiana. Born on July 15, 1937, and departing this world on July 12, 2026, Lois’s life was a tapestry interwoven with both achievement and devotion—an enduring presence whose impact resonates within all … Read more
Sondra Kay Stevens, 83, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Sondra was born on September 7, 1943, to Gordon and Gertrude Galbreath Crist. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sondra spent much of her career working at Delco Electronics, JCPenney and co-owner of … Read more
Steven Charles Emrick, 81, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:31 pm, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 24, 1944, in Wabash, to Sherman Charles and Thelma (Leach) Emrick. Steven attended Somerset High School, and married Ann Kitson at the Zion Lutheran Church in … Read more