All Obituaries

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...

Margaret A. Courtney, 75, of Hartford City, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at her residence.  She was born in Blackford County, on October 9, 1944, to the late Ora & Emma (Pratt) Wilson, Sr. Margaret married Donald Courtney on August 14, 1995. She retired as a factory worker and was a member of Calvary Christian Church in Hartford City.  Margaret is survived by her husband, Donald; stepson, Anthony (Stacie) Courtney, of Wabash; foster son, Christopher...

Scott L. McKitrick, 58, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on September 26, 1961, in Findlay, Ohio, to Carl L. and Carol (Fruchey) McKitrick. Scott was the owner of Variety Recycling in Findlay, Ohio, which was founded by his father, Carl. Scott is survived by his wife, Sara McKitrick, of Wabash; one son, Tyler McKitrick, of Wabash; step-daughter, Tiara McKitrick; mother, Carol McKitrick, of Findlay, Ohio; brother, Michael McKitrick,...

Sierra S. Curtis, 60, of Wabash, passed away at 9:08 a.m., on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at her residence.  She was born in Wabash on March 2, 1959, to the late Edward and Phyllis (Troyer) Warren, Sr.  Sierra married Thomas Curtis, Sr. on September 3, 1983.  She worked at Miller's Merry Manor as a CNA.   Sierra is survived by her husband, Tom; son, Thomas Curtis, Jr., of Wabash; daughter, Nakeia (James ) Hartley, of Wabash; three brothers, Paul (Pat) Warren, of...

Jack R. Gidley, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community.  Jack was born on May 29, 1943, in Wabash, to the late Truman (Mary Jane) Gidley and Helen Harden Gidley. Jack served in the United States Navy.  He was retired from Ford Meter Box of Wabash. Jack is survived by his son, Keith (Veronica) Gidley, of Wabash; daughters, Amber Holley, of Wabash and Kim (Steve) Hively, of Somerset; brother, Dave...

Peggy L. Drook, 73, of Wabash, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Marion, Indiana on August 7, 1946, to the late Alva & Verda (Hiatt) Manning.   Peggy was a 1964 graduate of Southwood High School.  She married John H. Drook on January 31, 1964; he passed away on December 16, 2004.  Peggy worked as a pharmacy technician at the Wabash County Hospital and Walgreens in Wabash.  She also worked as a homemaker...

Walt Ansel, 71, of Wabash, passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on August 17, 1948, to Bud Delbert and Dussie (Perry) Ansel. Walt married Karla on July 4, 1996. He retired from General Tire after 25 years. He also worked as a janitor for MJV- Econoclean. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Walt is survived by his wife; Karla, two sons; Craig David Ansel and Mike...

Enno F. Schmidt, 83, of Wabash, passed away at 3:11 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020.  He was born in Miami County on June 14, 1936, to Otto and Pauline (Burrous) Schmidt. Enno married Janet on November 19, 1961. He served in the United States Army.  He retired from being an engineer for the Soil Conservation Service, which is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabash. Enno enjoyed the outdoors, camping,...

Mary F. Carpenter, 90, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:07 p.m., on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on August 12, 1929, in Wabash, to the late Hubert and Lenore (King) Miller.   Mary was a 1947 graduate from Wabash High School.  She married Lacy Carpenter on July 26, 1947.  He passed away on December 10, 2016.  Mary worked for many years at the City Meat Market.  Mary loved sewing and...

James Earl "Jim" Hostetler, 79, of Wabash, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on July 11, 1940, in Peru, Indiana to the late Harold A. and Esther V. (Loe) Hostetler. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Peru High School.  He married Beverly Jean Randall on March 17, 1963.  Jim served in the National Guard.  He was a foreman and manager at Dataview Products for 25 years.  Jim...