All Obituaries

Rita M. Fedewa, of Wabash, passed away in peace on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 92.  She was born in Kentland, Indiana, on June 21, 1927, to the late John C. and Anastasia (Bower) Prue.  Rita married Thomas H. Fedewa on June 27, 1951. Rita graduated from Kentland High School and attended Saint Francis College in Fort Wayne.  In the 1970's, Rita worked as the church secretary for St. Bernard Catholic Church, in Wabash.  She retired from First National Bank...

Lucas A. Cruz, Jr., 63, of LaFontaine, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born on January 18, 1957, in Wabash, to Lucas T. & Gloria (Acevedo) Cruz, Sr. Lucas was a 1975 graduate of Southwood High School.  He retired from Duke Energy after 40 years of work. Lucas enjoyed participating in the local pool league and riding his motorcycle.  He was an avid mushroom hunter and loved hanging out around his firepit. He is survived by his...

Miriam Ann Hanback, 86, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community.  She was born on August 16, 1933, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Worth L. and Crystal C. (Wert) Stahler. Miriam was a 1952 graduate of Jackson Center High School in Ohio.  She married Richard Hanback on March 14, 1954; he passed away in June of 1996.  She attended the North Manchester United Methodist Church and was a member of Pasco...

Willie J.D. Lackey, 66, of Auburn, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Auburn Village.  He was born on May 13, 1953, in Wabash, Indiana, to Willie Lackey Sr. and Geneva (Gross) Lackey Reed. Willie worked as a building maintenance man for apartment buildings. He enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo. Willie is survived by two brothers, Dave (Brenda) Reed Jr., and Michael (Melissa) Reed, both of Wabash, Indiana; seven sisters, Claudia...

Jack A. Scott, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  He was born on July 2, 1930 to the late Raymond S. and Maxine (Schuler) Scott.  Jack was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Purdue University and then joined the United States Army.  Jack served in the Korean War and earned two Bronze Service Stars.  Jack married Wilma Maxine Silvers on December 31, 1953; she passed away on January 5, 1999.  He retired from...

Laura R. Jolliff, 41, of LaFontaine, passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation.  Laura was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 15, 1978, to James and Joyce (Dice) Bell. Laura was a 1996 graduate of Huntington North High School and she worked at United Technology in Huntington.  Laura is survived by her parents; one sister, Sheena Bell, of Van Buren; three uncles, Richard Bell, of Marion, Edward Bell, of Richmond, Virginia and...

Alice K. Hashbarger, 75, of Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m., on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   She was born on July 17, 1944 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Claudine (McKenzie) Fannin.   Alice was a 1962 graduate of Van Lear High School.  She married Billy L. Hashbarger on May 2, 1964. Alice was a homemaker and was a member of the Freedom Life Church in Wabash.  Alice is survived by her husband, Billy; one...

It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa Ann "Teri" Fedewa announce her passing on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the age of 59.   Teri will be lovingly remembered by her children Michelle, Aaron and Donnie Tooley; also, by her brother, Rick (Ginger) Fedewa and by her mother, Rita Fedewa. Teri was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Fedewa.  Teri was a 1978 graduate of Wabash High School and she attended Ball State University.  Teri worked at...

Jon W. Guenin, 77, of LaFontaine, passed away at 4:56 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at his home.  He was born on January 19, 1943, in Marion, Indiana to the late Wayne E. and Dorothy (Spencer) Guenin.   Jon was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School.  Jon married Karen Schaper on November 26, 1964.  He worked for the Coca-Cola Factory and retired from Preferred Technical Group.  Jon was member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Marion.  Jon was an avid...

James L.  "Jim" Cochran, 74, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:57 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at his residence.   He was born on February 17, 1945, in Hartford City, to the late Luther and Lorene (Edwards) Cochran. Jim married Carol Dice on September 9, 1967.  He was a dairy farmer for 44 years and loved to milk cows. Jim attended many auctions and was an avid mushroom hunter.  Jim enjoyed going to Circle K in LaFontaine and hanging with the guys.  He...