All Obituaries

Karen D. Hamilton, 82, of Wabash, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on June 17, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor - West in Wabash.  She was born in Teegarden, Indiana, on February 15, 1939, to the late Francis and Pearl P. (Lowery) Kring. Karen was a 1957 graduate of Tyner High School.  She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Wabash County Hospital and in 1998, she retired after 39 years of service.  Karen was a member of the First Church of God in Wabash.  Karen is survived...

Wendell L. Hart, 80, of Wabash, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Morgan County, Indiana on December 30, 1940, to the late Loren Alvin Hart and Ruby (Tumey) Pryor.  Wendell married Marcia A. Allen on October 30, 1980; she survives. Wendell served in the United States Marine Corp. He worked as a driver for Mile Post and Renzenberger.  He also was a self-employed carpenter.   Wendell is survived by two...

Gary Albert Rice, 79, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on August 16, 1941, in Wabash, to the late William A. and Dorothy J. (Wortley) Rice. Gary was a 1959 Wabash High School graduate and a 1961 graduate of Lain Technical Institute.  Gary worked for fifteen years for Chrysler as a Diecast Engineer.  He also worked as a Diecast Engineer Manager for Auburn Diecast in Michigan, Allen...

Alfredo M. "Al" Rodriguez, 70, of Wabash, passed away at 8:18 a.m. at Parkview Huntington Hospital.  Al was born on November 29, 1950 in Zapotlanejo, Mexico.  He worked as a chef, starting at Eugenia's at the Honeywell Center and he also worked for Ugaldes.  Al loved cooking, but what was most important to him was his grandchildren and spending time with them.   Al is survived by one son, Jessie Rameriz; one daughter, Jessica Villanueva, both of...

Beverly J. Howard, 90, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 12:29 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.  She was born on February 28, 1931, in Wabash, to the late Henry G. and Evelyn (Darby) Rebholz. Beverly married Myrval E. Howard on March 24, 1958; he passed away on March 2, 2003.  Beverly retired from Marion General Hospital and then she retired from Walmart.  Beverly is survived by two sons, David (Linda) Howard, of Marion, and Doug...

Michael T. "Mikey" Booth, Sr., 48, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on April 19, 1973 in Wabash to Paul E. and Sandra S. (McGinnis) Booth. Mikey worked for many years as an electrician for Pell's Electric in Wabash.  He was a lifetime member and honored wearer of the blue coat, for Fellowship Degree of Honor, of the Wabash Moose Lodge #1175, where he...

Gene Robert Kaufman, 85, of Andrews, passed away at 12:41 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Gene was born in Huntington, Indiana on February 25, 1936 to Burlin and Josephine (Buse) Kaufman.  Gene graduated from Huntington High School in 1954 where he wrestled, played basketball, football, track, and golf. Gene graduated from Hanover College in Madison, Indiana with degrees in education and business.  He was a member of the...

Henry J. "Hank" Whitmer, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 11:56 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his residence.   He was born on February 18, 1933, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Charles E. and Henrietta (Martensen) Whitmer.  Hank married Betty Rayburn on June 3, 1956; she survives. Hank graduated from North Liberty High School.  He then graduated from Purdue University and was a proud alumnus.  Hank entered the United States Army as a Second...

Patrick "Pat" Jay O’Hara began his journey into Heaven surrounded by family on April 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness due to complications of COVID.  Pat was born to the late William and Kathryn O’Hara on January 27, 1954 in Wabash, IN.  He was a graduate of North Manchester High School, class of 1972.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott O’Hara and sister, Joy Young. After winning the battle with Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic...

Judith Bishir, 78, of Peru, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 8, 1943, to the late James H. and Virginia D. (Scott)  O'brien.  Judith married Myron E. Bishir, Sr. on December 14, 1959; he passed away on January 21, 2014.   Judith worked as a CNA and QMA and retired from Vernon Manor after 20 years of service.   Judith is survived by partner, Jimmy Hooks, of Peru;...