Obituaries

Aug 20, 2022

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...

Aug 18, 2022

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...

Aug 15, 2022

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....

Aug 14, 2022

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...

Aug 14, 2022

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...

Aug 10, 2022

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...

Aug 8, 2022

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...

Aug 7, 2022

Joan "Joann" Hill, 82, of Wabash, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital. She was born to Kelley and Sadie (Moore) Lane on April 28, 1940, in Dungannon, Virginia.

Joan enjoyed watching hummingbirds, playing games on her iPad, and always made time for family. Joan bravely fought a 4 year...

Aug 6, 2022

James L. Parker, 59, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on August 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 21, 1963, to Ray K. and Betty (Shinn) Parker in Melborne, Florida.

James worked in construction for Tradesman International in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married Mary Katie King on February 17, 2005. He served in the...

Aug 3, 2022

Ernest E. "Ernie" Holbrook, 69, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on September 1, 1952, to Adam and Dosha (Ray) Holbrook in Lima, Ohio.

Ernest served in the United States Air Force. He married Ramona Copeland on February 14,...

Jul 25, 2022

William "Bill" Moore, 65, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:46 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born Bert and Phyllis (Aikers) Moore on July 21, 1957.

William graduated from Wabash High School in 1977. He served in the Army National Guard. He married Karen Blair on...

Jul 23, 2022

Margaret A. Piety, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Bickford Senior Living in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to Floyd and Edith (Oliphant) Piety on April 18, 1929.

Margaret started school in Andrews, then finished early education in Marion, graduating from Marion High School in 1946. After earning a B.S. in Education from Ball...

Jul 23, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Buis Sr., 68, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 1:23 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on September 1, 1953, to LeRoy and Joann (Jones) Buis in Alexandria, Indiana.

Jeffrey graduated from Madison Grant High School. He served in the United States Army. Jeffrey...

Jul 22, 2022

Sterling "Hunter" Armstrong, 30, passed away at 6:47 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana.  He was born on July 23, 1991, to Gray and Penny (Reed) Armstrong in Elkhart, Indiana.

Hunter graduated from Norwell High School. He married Corrine Webb on October 11, 2014.

Hunter is survived by his...

Jul 22, 2022

Chester King, 78, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Edmund and Goldie (Butcher) King on September 27, 1943, in Wabash, Indiana.

Chester was a 1963 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked in the shipping...

Jul 11, 2022

Marsha K. Wolfe, 70, passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester, Indiana.  She was born on January 28, 1952, to Lloyd and Edna (Weaver) Buckheister in Wabash, Indiana.

Marsha married Bruce Alan Wolfe on August 2, 1971. She worked as a Housekeeping Supervisor at Community Care. She...

Jul 3, 2022

Dorthy "Dort" Frances Reiken, 87, of Traverse City and formerly of Wabash, IN, passed away July 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born on September 19, 1934, in Wabash, IN to the late Floyd Leroy and Viola Gertrude (Fierstos) Unger. On September 1, 1954, Dort married Fred Reiken...

Jun 27, 2022

Terry R. Stewart, 70, of Wabash, Indiana formerly of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on, Monday, June 27, 2022, at his home. He was born to Roy and Mildred (McCall) Stewart on February 6, 1952, in Brazil, Indiana.

Terry married Susan E. Shambaugh on September 3, 1993. He worked for the Bridge and Building Department...

Jun 12, 2022

Tamara L. Gatchel, 52, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her home.  She was born on March 28, 1970, to Terry and Margaret "Peggy" Poole in Wabash, Indiana.

Tamara was a homemaker. She married Gregory Gatchel on January 30, 1999. She attended Chapel Ministries Outreach in...

Jun 11, 2022

Jeffery M. Capes, 57, passed away at 5:36 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Avon, Indiana.  He was born on July 20, 1964, to Jerry L. Capes and Roberta (Harrell) Alexander in Wabash, Indiana.

Jeffery worked in the Painter's Union in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a movie buff and an avid fisherman. Jeff especially loved...