Carol Sue “Susie” Owen, 82, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1944, to the late Harold Ridenour and Leah (Lautzenhiser) Emans in Wabash, Indiana. Susie graduated from Noble High School in 1962. She had a caregiver’s heart, which she demonstrated throughout her … Read more
Michael Reed, 60, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:03 pm, Friday, September 11, 2026, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1966, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Dave and Geneva (Gross) Reed. Michael married Melissa Lynn Clifton in Wabash on November 11, 1988. He was a dedicated employee at Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, … Read more
Kerry Lynn Steele, 71, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:23 pm, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on February 22, 1955, in Peru, Indiana, to Raymond Eugene and Marcia Joan (Shoemaker) Steele. Kerry was a 1973 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Linda Lou Green … Read more
Eileen Renee Smith, 47, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:45 am, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 24, 1979, in Wabash, Indiana, to Linda Sue (Schetzsle) Smith. Eileen was a proud graduate of Wabash High School and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for several home health care companies … Read more
Gerald James Goins, 68, of Marion, passed away at 6:58 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on December 11, 1957, in Marion, Indiana, to Roy Mack Goins and Elizabeth Ann (Moon) Laypoole. On January 6, 2018, he married the love of his life, Debra … Read more
Betty Irene Cook, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 16, 1944, in Rock Island, Oklahoma, to Claud Edward and Ruby Mae (Hastings) Williams. As a child, Betty moved often with her family because of her father’s work as a … Read more
Roger I. Partridge, 79, passed away on September 6, 2026, at Wyndmoor Assisted Living in Marion, Indiana. He was born on April 7, 1947, in Huntington, Indiana, to Bruce I. and Phyllis M. (Heeter) Partridge. Roger graduated from Manchester High School in 1965 and went on to build a career as a mechanic with Carter … Read more
Cheryl Ann Gohman, 82, North Manchester, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on March 19, 1944, in Wabash, Indiana, to Ralph and Anneadele “Ann” (Rager) McFarland. Cheryl lived a life marked by faith, service, talent, and kindness. Cheryl graduated from Manchester High School in … Read more
Michael W. Rohrer, 69, Marion, passed away at 11:01 am on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 20, 1957, to William and Virginia (Bowland) Rohrer. Michael graduated from Marion High School in 1975. He retired from RCA after 29 … Read more
Rebecca “Becky” Shear, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2026 surrounded by her family. Becky was born to Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp on November 12, 1942. She was a 1960 graduate of Lagro High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward Shear, on March 16, 1962. They shared 51 years … Read more