Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

Joseph P. Martin, 72, of Wabash, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born May 24, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Pauline (Good) Pavlick.

He is survived by his uncles; Burl Good of Wabash, Indiana, Phil Good of Murphysboro Tennessee; and George Good...

Jan 23, 2022

Janice Kay Shafer, 76, a lifetime resident of Sweetser, Indiana passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1945, to Virgil and Ethel (Davis) Shafer in Sweetser, Indiana.

Janice is survived by two brothers, James (Dessie) Shafer of Swayzee, Indiana, and Eddie (Casey) Shafer of Sweetser,...

Jan 19, 2022

Donna Marie Stewart, 49, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1972, to Foster Jr. and Barbara (Edwards) Gatchel.

Donna was a 1991 graduate of Wabash High School. She married David Stewart on April 2, 2017. She was a homemaker. Donna...

Jan 14, 2022

Larry G. Weitzel, 82, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born to Hugh and Lona (Zobroski) Weitzel on July 24, 1939 in North Manchester, Indiana.

Larry was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School as the valedictorian and attended Manchester College. Larry married Diana Butcher...

Jan 13, 2022

Frank L. Johnson Sr, 83, of Wabash, died at 9:55 p.m., on Thursday January 13th, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 31st, 1938 in Tyner, IN to Henry L Johnson and Annetta May Enders Johnson.

Frank was a 1956 graduate of Somerset High School. He enjoyed playing basketball and softball in high school. He...

Jan 5, 2022

Richard "Rick" Hahn, 64, of Wabash, died at 4pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 29, 1957 in Wabash, IN to Kenneth and Jane (Hettmansperger) Hahn.

Rick was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. He received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Indiana Wesleyan University in...

Jan 1, 2022

Shiloh L. Bolen, infant daughter of Brady M. and Katie L. (Martin) Bolen was called home to be with Jesus at 10:23 am, Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was loved by many and spent her little life surrounded by her mom and dad and the amazing Baylor NICU medical teams in Dallas, TX. She was a fighter and her...

Dec 31, 2021

William "Bill" Phillip Lines 81, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away on December 31, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born in LaFontaine, Indiana on April 13, 1940, to Gerald "Tip" and Violet H. (Wesco) Lines.

William was a graduate of LaFontaine High School. He was a self-employed mechanic and...

Dec 29, 2021

Onolee Wertenberger 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Wabash, Indiana on May 17, 1930, to Lewis and Kathryn (Gorham) Harmon Sr.

Onolee was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Donald Wertenberger. He passed away on November 29, 1986. She retired from...

Dec 26, 2021

Jane E. McCray 93, of Marion, Indiana formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away on December 26, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1928, to Jesse and Maude (Reeve) Ayers.

Jane was a 1946 graduate of Marion High School. She married Guy J. McCray on August 5, 1951. He passed away on August 24,...

Dec 23, 2021

Miriam Fierstos, 97, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 8:13 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Peabody Retirement Community.  She was born in Wabash, Indiana on November 24, 1924 to Donald W. and Mable C (Harb) Weitzel.

Miriam was a member of St. Roberts Catholic Church, North Manchester, Indiana. She married Leroy G. Fierstos on...

Dec 22, 2021

Barabra G. Highfill, 97, of Fort Wayne formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Heritage Point of Fort Wayne. She was born on July 27, 1924, to Walter and Grace (Howard) Stands in Marion, Indiana.

Barbara was a graduate of LaFontaine High School and graduated from Indiana University as a registered nurse.  ...

Dec 21, 2021

Rev. Earl E. Guingrich, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 12:56 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on January 23, 1933, in Payne, Ohio, to Virgil and Katie (Wilder) Guingrich.

Earl was a graduate of Marion College and also graduated from Garrett Evangelical Seminary. He married Joan Hyatt on...

Dec 17, 2021

Randall William Rice, 77, of State College, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Mt. Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on May 26, 1944, in Wabash, Indiana to William A. and Dorothy J. (Wortley) Rice.

Randall married Judith Fleck on March 5, 1977. Randall worked for Hartland College in Rapidan, Virginia...

Dec 14, 2021

Derrick Shane Shelton, 57 of Lagro, Indiana passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 14th at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 9, 1964 to Ernest R. and Vera N. (Parsons) Shelton in Wabash, Indiana.

Derrick was a graduate of Northfield High School in 1982. He also graduated from Heartland Career...

Dec 14, 2021

Glenna (Harrell) Pogue 91, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on October 24, 1930, to Glenn and Iva (Davis) Harrell.

Glenna was a 1948 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Vaughn Pogue on August 15, 1948. Glenna was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist...

Dec 11, 2021

Kathy Lynn "Momma" Miller, 63, of Lagro, passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on October 5, 1958, in Wabash, Indiana, to Murline Copeland and Shellia Louise (Murray) Davidson.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Wabash High School. Kathy married David Miller on March 10, 1978, in LaFontaine...

Dec 8, 2021

Judy Ann Teague, 75, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on May 26, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, to Carl and Helen (Painter) Shelton.

Judy was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School. Judy married Roy L. Teague on June 7, 2000.  Judy...

Nov 28, 2021

Michael "Mike" Lee Wilson, 69, of Wabash, passed away at 9:19 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on January 24, 1952, in Middleburg, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Eugene and Evadne (Musser) Wilson.

Mike walked many paths in his life. He was a...

Nov 28, 2021

Patricia Ann "Pat" Kaufman, 83, of Wabash, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor - East in Wabash.  She was born on September 29, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Lee and Mildred (Webb) Robinson.

Pat was a 1956 graduate of Noble High School.  She married James Lee Kaufman on December 22, 1957.  Pat...