All Obituaries

Larry Don Butler, 80 of Wabash, Indiana left this world at 7:54 a.m. on Tuesday September 20th, 2022, at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash IN to join his wife Stevie Kaye (Novotney) Butler who passed away on May 30, 2022. They were married for 61 years.  Larry was born November 27, 1941, in Carbon, IN to William Lawrence Butler and Zella "Virginia" (Parsons) Butler.  He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and 3 brothers. Larry is survived...

Michael H. Christman, 73, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 7:02 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born on May 2, 1949, to Herbert and Shirley (Driscoll) Christman in Wabash, Indiana. Michael was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from Container in Wabash. He was a member of the North Manchester Sons of the American Legion. Michael loved the outdoors and loved...

Judy Marie Mullen, 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Parkview Randallia in the Supportive Care Unit in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to William Ralph and Emma Merl (Darling) Adams on July 25, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Judy was a graduate of Northside High School in Fort Wayne. She married Richard Byall, they founded and operated Dunfee Custom Butchering for 28 years. She then married Herbert Mullen on June 23, 1996 and moved to Wabash. She always...

John D. Parke, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Aperion Care in Marion, Indiana. He was born to Floyd F. and Mary E. (Sharp) Parke on March 23, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana. John worked as a self-employed construction worker. He was gifted on reading blueprints from architects and loved talking about his various projects. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Betty L. Brandenburg, 94, a lifelong resident of Wabash County passed away in Avon, IN on August 18, 2022. She was born November 16, 1927 to Walter and Alice (Overman) Garrison in Wabash County. Betty graduated from Linlawn High School in 1945 and married Frank Brandenburg on October 2, 1948. They became a couple that epitomized love and devotion for more than 60 years. Together through love and hard work they built a life and a home at Walnut Creek Ranch on South Old State Road 15, moving...

Donald E. Hawkins, 90, of Fairmount, Indiana passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home in Fairmount. He was born in Grant County, Indiana on September 18, 1931, to Oscar T. and Esther (Jones) Hawkins.  Donald was a graduate of Banquo High School. He served in the United States Army National Guard. He married Retha Jones in 1954, she passed away August 1985. He then married Joanne Turner on June 25, 1988. He was a farmer and also was an electrician for 37 years at...

Iris Middaugh, 86, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:05 p.m. on, Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home. She was born to Orville Ray and Brownie Delight (King) Starbuck on October 16, 1935, in Wabash, Indiana. Iris was a 1953 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked for General Telephone for 8 years and was a homemaker. She married Charles “Chic” Middaugh on December 31, 1957. He passed away on August 1, 1981. Anyone that knew Iris, knows that her family...

Sandra Dee Way, 61, passed away at 5:03 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, Indiana.  She was born on May 26, 1961, to Donald and Ella (Triplett) Dials in Wabash, Indiana. Sandra’s passion was music and her cats, but especially loved her grandchildren and family. Sandra is survived by three daughters, Cherish Dials of Laketon, Indiana, Marisa Dials of Wabash, Mandalin (Jimmy) Starr of Wabash, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, Chloe Isley, Bree...

James William Easterday, 82, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. James was born November 10, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana. He was 1 of 9 kids of Edward and Bertha (Hall) Easterday.  James worked for the City of Wabash Street Department for many years after serving and receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. James was a member of Walnut Hills Mission Church of Revelation in...

Lisha Lee Gatchel- McKinley, 60, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Wabash. She was born on January 4, 1962, to Foster Jr. and Barbara (Edwards) Gatchel. Lisha was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. She married William “Bill” McKinley on October 31, 2019. She worked at 5 Hour Energy Living Essentials in Wabash. Lisha is survived by her husband, William McKinley of Wabash, Indiana. two daughters,...