Betty Marie Benson, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:02 am, Friday, July 31, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on August 19, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana, to Clyde and Dorothy (Miller) Colclesser. Betty, a 1956 graduate of Urbana High School, devoted more than three decades to caring for children through … Read more
Kathleen McVicker Riley, 95, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:48 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on December 13, 1930, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Melvin and Lola (Tarter) Tarter. Kathleen first married James P. McVicker on December 13, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky; he preceded her in death on September … Read more
James “Ronnie” Preston, 72, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 1:04 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. Born May 15, 1954, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to James Herbert and Sylvia Lee (Roberts) Preston, Ronnie grew up with a deep love for family, simple joys, and the comforts of everyday … Read more
Stephen “Steve” Kent Ulrey, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on July 30, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on November 7, 1943, in Huntington, Indiana, to Wallace E. and Rosaline (Howard) Ulrey, Steve spent his early years forming the foundation of a life defined by … Read more
Matilda Helen Wilcox was born on June 30, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, to James L. and Laura A. Sutton. On July 23, 2026, she closed her final chapter at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy defined by warmth, dedication, and an unwavering love for her family. A proud lifelong resident of Peru, Matilda … Read more
Theresa “Terry” Irene Hobson of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 25, 2026. Born Theresa Irene Heiney on January 17, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, she was the beloved daughter of Mattie Irene Crawford Grimes Heiney and Thomas Webster Heiney. Terry spent her early childhood in Tampa, Florida, before her family … Read more
Dr. John Wayne (“Mike”/”Cutter”) Kennedy, 82, Marion, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born in Aurora, Indiana, on Friday, July 21, 1944, to John C. and Mary Alice (Young) Kennedy. On October 27, 1996, he married Linda Patterson Hamilton. Mike graduated from Aurora High School and … Read more
Anna Jean McCowan, 89, of La Fontaine, passed away at 6:20 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in the Dry Hollow community in Overton County, Tennessee, on Tuesday, June 15, 1937, to Haskell and Dorothy (Raines) Looper. On August 25, 1956, she married the love … Read more
Anita June Wells, 86, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:36 pm, Monday, July 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 26, 1940, in Wabash, Indiana, to Earl L. and Martha M. (Tomlinson) Whinery. Anita graduated from Roann High School in 1958 and continued her education at Indiana Wesleyan University. She married … Read more
Robin Ann Beghtel passed away at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was treated with compassionate and loving care in her final hours by members of her Peabody family Misty, Jenn, Sherry, Maddie, Sheila, Andrea, Tori, Lucy and Sam. Robin possessed a fierce will to live that she showed to all in her … Read more