All Obituaries

Margie Osborne, 88, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Waters of Wabash East. She was born on September 20, 1934, to Charles and Reese (Cantrell) Walters in Vanlear, Kentucky. Margie married Thomas Lee Osborne; he passed away on November 9, 2006. She was a CNA at Vernon Manor in Wabash for many years and also worked at General Tire in Wabash. Margie enjoyed gardening, flea markets, and quilting, but most of all she loved her family. Margie is...

Richard "Rick" Allen Strickler, 69, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1953, to Richard L. and Elsie M. (Horner) Strickler in Wabash, Indiana.  Rick was a graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the United States Army. He married Cheryl Sue Sailors on April 11, 1975. She passed away on March 2, 2011. Rick worked as a forklift operator at Paperworks in Wabash, formerly Container Corp. He...

Phyllis Hobson, 56, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on August 21, 1967, in Wabash, Indiana, to Homer and Carol Penix. Her mother survives in Wabash, Indiana, and her father preceded her in death. Phyllis was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church in Wabash. Phyllis was a great mom, loving and a hard worker. Along with her mother, she is survived by four daughters, Clerisa Keirsey,...

Debra L. Beeks, 71, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born on April 16, 1952, to Paul Hamilton and Jackie (Bailey) Venosky in Paintsville, Kentucky.  Debra attended Wabash High School. She worked as a CNA at Vernon Manor in Wabash for many years. Debra was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. Debra is survived by four grandchildren, Delecia (Terry) Morrisett, Madison Venosky, Kennedy Brackett,...

Patricia Ann Randolph, 79, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on September 26, 1943, to Oren and Helen (Newman) Wilson in Wabash, Indiana.  Patricia worked at the Wabash Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Green Gable Restaurant in Wabash. She loved puzzles books, fishing, and antiques.  Sue is survived by two sons, James A. Dickerhoff of Wabash, Indiana, Norman E. Dickerhoff of Wabash,...

David W. Sollars, 59, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 1:04 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 28, 1964, to Norman "Tex" and Barbara (McCollister) Sollars in Wabash, Indiana.  David was a 1982 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked for Dana Corporation in Marion, Indiana. Dave enjoyed drag racing Harley-Davidson motorcycles all over and also enjoyed his family and friends. David is...

Lyndee L. Phipps, 57, of Marion, Indiana passed away at 12:54 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on March 2, 1966, to Albert Waltermire and Barbara (Beasley) Carnes in Seymour, Indiana.  Lyndee married Terry Phipps on October 15, 2005. She previously worked for American Woodmark in Gas City, Indiana. Lyndee attended LaFontaine Christian Church. She loved gardening, cooking, taking care of people, taking trips, and fishing, but...

Dorothea Sue Bilbee, 79, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Waters East in Wabash. She was born on January 10, 1944, to Leon Jr. and Betty (Burke) Lengel in Negaunee, Michigan.  Sue was a 1962 graduate of Wabash High School. She married William "Bill" Bilbee on October 15, 1988. She worked for Wabash Electric in Wabash in the billing department for over 30 years before retiring. She loved the Fort Wayne Komets and named her...

Bradford "Brad" J. White Sr., 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at 3:01 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1948, to Lorrin P. and Bette (Fahl) White on March 14, 1948.  Brad graduated from Southwood High School and played football and basketball. He served in the United States Air Force as an Armed Forces Courier. He inspected the various Armed Force Courier Stations in Japan, Okinawa, and Korea for compliance with the handling...

Barbara R. Staggs, 78, of rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:27 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1944, to Tolbert and Pluma (Leslie) Roberts in Marion, Indiana.  Barbara was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School. She married William Staggs on October 18, 1963. Barbara worked for Gen. Corp. in Marion, Indiana for 33 years before retiring. She was the most loving and forgiving person there was. Barbara loved people, her dogs, and her...