John W. Finster, of Richmond, TX passed away on September 18, 2024. He was 88 years old. John was the son of Hazen and Bertha Finster of Peru, IN. A 1954 graduate of Peru High School, he went on to attend Indiana State University graduating in 1958. His degree was in education, with specialties in … Read more
Helen Louise (Gilbert) Bowman, 92, of Wabash, Indiana passed away peacefully at 11:44 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Bickford of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on April 5, 1932, to Lester and Hulleta (Kistler) Gilbert in rural South Whitley, Indiana. She will be remembered as a sweet and loving woman. Helen … Read more
Benny “Ben” DeBonis, 70, Marion, passed away at 8:39 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, July 30, 1954, to Joseph and Dorothy (Keene) DeBonis. Ben graduated from Mississinewa High School and attended Indiana State University. He was a member of the St. Paul … Read more
Edward “Ed” L. Harrison, 88, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 8:52 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ed was born in Miami County, Indiana, on December 20, 1935, and he was the son of Melvin and Golda … Read more
Rita Eileen Barber, 72, Sweetser, passed away at 1:28 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Marion Health from pulmonary embolism. She was born in Medaryville, Indiana, on Friday, November 23, 1951, to Keith and Peggy (Myers) Taylor. She had an infectious smile that lit up a room. Rita graduated from West Central High … Read more
PERU, IN- Peru Civic Center was bustling last Thursday during the annual Boomerang Sisterhood Women’s Giving Circle event. Over 30 women from the Boomerang Sisterhood, Miami County’s women’s giving circle, attended the event where the group granted $7,000 to local charitable organizations. The group, funded by membership, has granted over $75,000 since it first began … Read more
Elizabeth M. Rayn, affectionately known as “Mackie,” departed life on September 17, 2024, in Anderson, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy that embodies a spirit of hard work, independence, and unwavering strength. Born on August 19, 1942, in Marion, Indiana, she thrived in her hometown, becoming a beloved figure in the community and a cherished presence … Read more
Lorene Butcher, 86, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:57 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 26, 1938, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Waclaw and Verdie (Newsome) Platkus. Lorene married Bernard Butcher in Wabash on December 7, 1957. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring after 30 years. … Read more
Dortha Castle passed away peacefully at 10:47 pm, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 99, surrounded by family she loved. Born Dortha Mae Zinn on October 28, 1924 in Chili, Indiana, she was 1 of 10 children of Roy and Sarah (Thompson) Zinn. She was raised and schooled in Chili. After graduating Wabash … Read more
Daryl Edward Leist, 67, Marion, went to be with The Lord in his home surrounded by his loving family at 7:35 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on Thursday, November 22, 1956, to Franklin “Frank” and Mary (Powers) Leist. On July 14, 2018, he married his loving bride … Read more