All Obituaries

Janet Ross, 95, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester.  She was born on May 4, 1926, in Wabash, to the late Von and Eunice (Ply) Kreps. Janet married Thomas E. Ross on February 11, 1955; he passed away on April 24, 2015.  She worked at General Tire in Wabash.  Janet was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash. Janet is survived by one son, Richard (Rebecca) Hawley, of...

Joshua Robert Coon, 40, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born on January 19, 1981, in Wabash, to Kevin and Monica (Schipper) Coon.  Josh was a 2000 graduate of Wabash High School.  He married Nicole S. Sanson on July 7, 2012.  Josh worked at Kroger in Wabash.  He was the current Governor and President of the Wabash Moose Lodge #1195, and a member of the Monday and Wednesday night bowling...

Terrence Randall Cusack, 70, of Wabash and of Peabody Retirement Community Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana, died September 15, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.   He was born October 14, 1950, in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Jannett (Newman) Cusack. Terry was a 1969 graduate of Lyons Township High School where he starred in baseball and track; there were 1200 in his Senior Class.  He received his B.A. from North Central College in Naperville, IL and...

Nakeia Kiann Hartley, 45, formerly of Wabash and currently of Belton, Texas, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born on November 20, 1975, in Wabash, to the late Sierra (Warren) Curtis.  Nakeia married James Russell Hartley on April 15, 1995.  Nakeia is survived by her husband, Russell Hartley, of Belton, Texas; stepfather, Thomas Curtis, of Wabash; one son, Conner Hartley and one daughter, Kristen Hartley, both of Belton, Texas; and...

Linda Lee Craft, 71, a resident of Converse for most of her life, passed away at 7:31 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana.  She was born on July 13, 1950, in Marion, to the late Joseph L. and Betty Jean (Haskel) Kerlin.  Linda was homemaker.  In her later years, Linda enjoyed shopping and her church in Converse. Most of all, she loved her granddaughter and spending time with her.   Linda is survived by her two sons,...

Claude Allan Brane, 82, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:29 a.m., on September 8, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in LaFontaine, on February 11, 1939, to the late Russell and Suzanna (Thompson) Brane. Claude was a 1957 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  He married Mary E. Stuber on July 2, 1961. He worked at Diehl Machines in Wabash, for eleven years, as a draftsman until he joined the United States Army Security Agency in 1961.  Claude...

Duane H. Davis, 76, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away due to complications of Covid, at 2:54 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 21, 1945, to the late Homer E. and Reva A. Davis. Duane was a 1963 graduate of Southwood High School and went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1968.  He served in the United States Army.  He was a Postmaster for the United...

Marilyn F. Hill, 81, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:27 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her home.  She was born on May 30, 1940, in Wabash, to the late Howard and Lillian (Frye) Coon. Marilyn married Fred Hill on February 23, 1957.  In 1979, Marilyn retired from General Tire in Wabash.  Marilyn had a strong faith in God and adored her family.  Marilyn will be happy to see her friend of 50 years, Phyllis Maples, in heaven.   Marilyn...

George A. Powell, 54, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Wabash, on November 10, 1966,  to Earl L. Powell and Mary (Miller) Powell. George was a 1987 graduate of Southwood High School.  He married Shelley R. Gray on October 7, 1989; she survives.  George worked as a fuel truck driver for Ceres Solution in Noblesville.  He also worked in the swine industry, for over 25 years, at...

Frances E. Barker, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on May 10, 1925, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Nicolo and Concetta Broccolo.   Frances married Walter Ivan Barker on January 21, 1950; he passed away on September 19, 2009.  Frances was an active Jehovah's Witness for 79 years, being baptized on August 6, 1942.  Frances loved to cook and have company visit her.  She...