All Obituaries

Robert L. Thompson, 87, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:26 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor - East, in Wabash.  He was born on March 15, 1932, in Wabash County, to the late John S. and Leona (Beidel) Thompson.   Robert married Lorraine Hopkins on November 11, 1956.  Robert was a farmer and he retired from General Motors in Marion, Indiana. He enjoyed traveling for his job at GM.  Robert also loved watching sports, especially IU and Purdue...

Adam T. Roberts, 76, of Wabash, passed away at 7:10 p.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on August 14, 1942, to the late Mack Eugene and Ruth (Holbrook Thomas) Roberts.  In 1950, Adam and his family moved to Tipton, Indiana, where he grew up.  He married Beula Mitchell Himes on July 3, 1972 in Richmond, Indiana and eventually, the family, moved to Wabash, Indiana.   Adam worked as a engineer for various railroads,...

Henry Nathan "Nate" Edwards, 80, of Wabash, passed away May 5, 2019, at his daughter's residence, in Silver Lake.  Nate was born on December 2, 1938, in Wabash, to the late Henry F. and Juanita V. (Shoemaker) Edwards.  Nate married Carolyn S. Gant, in 1959; she passed away, in 1990.  In 1992, he married Arlene Hyden; she passed away, in 2017.   After many years of service, Nate retired from General Tire, in Wabash. Nate was the former President of Wabash...

Betty Jean Reahard, 95, of Wabash, passed away at 6:37 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor East in Wabash.  She was born on October 8, 1923 in Peru, Indiana to the late Charles & Genevieve (Siegfred) Butzin.  Betty married James E. Reahard., Sr.  She worked at Kroger Egg in Wabash and was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Wabash. Betty is survived by two sons, Robert (Julie) Reahard, of Wabash and James E. (Debbie) Reahard, Jr. of Somerset;...

Glenn L. Reed, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 7:02 a.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born on November 22, 1930, in North Manchester, Indiana to the late John C. and Elizabeth (Flor) Reed.   Glenn married Bonnie Hamilton on May 9, 1954.  He served in the United States Army.  Afterwards, he worked as a mechanic for John Richards and Oswalt & Thomas, both of Wabash.  Glenn was a member of Treaty Church of Christ.   Glenn is...

Ervin E. Hahn 86, of North Manchester, Indiana is now residing in the peaceful Garden of Heaven after a valiant fight against cancer. Ervin was born on November 8, 1932 to Ervin Hahn and Ruth (Wagoner) Hahn; both are deceased. Ervin was raised as a farm boy in Huntington County, Indiana.  Ervin graduated from Monument City High School. He served in the United States Army for 2 years and served in the Korean War. He worked as a Pipefitter at Wabash General Tire for 35 years. Ervin...

Jerry Joe Elliott, 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 3:45 p.m., on Saturday, April 13, 2019, Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born in Wabash on June 9, 1944 to the late Joseph W. and Maxine (Kerr) Elliott.  He married Sandra (Woodward) Elliott on March 17, 1992. Jerry was a graduate of Wabash High School.  He was a United States Army veteran and lifetime member of the American Legion Post #15 and the Eagles Lodge Post...

Alan Douglas Meyer, 65, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Miller's Merry Manor in Huntington, Indiana.  He was born, in Wabash, on March 23, 1954, to Everett and A. Eileen (Haymond) Meyer. Alan is survived by his niece, Eileen (Robert) Meyer Sklar of North Manchester.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Clinton Meyer. There will be no funeral services.  A private family burial will be held at Falls Cemetery in...

Wayne L. "Doc" Hansen, 74, of Wabash, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1945 in Milton, Indiana to the late Clyde and Frances (Murley) Hansen.   Doc married JoAnn Weida on October 19, 1991.  He worked as a mechanic at Dorais Chevrolet and then retired from Kirtlan Automotive, both of Wabash. Doc was a member of the NSRA Car Club and a former member of the NHRA.  Doc truly loved his family...

Catherine Marie Proffitt passed away on March 20, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Her family was at her side. She was born on July 13, 1949 to John E. and Mary Ellen (Titus) Kerr. She married Dennis Proffitt on May 22, 1982. Since 2007, Cathy worked as a cashier at Kroger's Grocery Store.  She lived all her life in Wabash. Cathy enjoyed cross-stitch, which she gave many of her cross-stitch products to her family.  Cathy was known by many people.  She was...