Obituaries

Dec 21, 2025

Nancy L. McLain, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on March 29, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to Fred and Viola Winkleman.

Nancy worked as a secretary at the Federal Courthouse in Cleveland and also for the Parks System in Mansfield,...

Dec 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" F. White, 80, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at VA Northern Indiana Care System in Marion, Indiana. He was born on January 9, 1945, in Columbus, Indiana to Earl E. and Mary E. (Simpson) White.

Bob attended Wabash High School. At the age of...

Dec 11, 2025

Lynn "Noel" Huston, 58, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 17, 1967, in Greenfield, Indiana.

Noel was a 1985 graduate of Southwood High School. She married Ron W. Huston on February 8, 1992. Noel worked at Indiana Wesleyan University as a Certification...

Dec 6, 2025

Judy Ellen Allmon, 78, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born one hour before her twin brother on June 25, 1947, in Wabash to Viola and John Lehner.

Judy was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School.

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Dec 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, BETTY ANN LEE, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025.

Betty (Hughes) Lee, was born on December 20th, 1950, in Peru, IN, and is survived by her son, Christopher (Lynn) Lee; grandchildren, Andrew, Brionna, and Zakk; two great-granddaughters; three sisters,...

Nov 30, 2025

Tonie M. Baer, 78, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Edward "Eddie" and Thelma (Sands) Baer on August 17, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana.

Tonie was a graduate of Northfield High School. After high school, he served in the United...

Nov 19, 2025

Brittny Marie Pettit, 41, of Upland, Indiana passed away at 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Tammara Wagoner on July 7, 1984, in Marion, Indiana.

Brittny graduated from Mississinewa High School in 2001. She attended Lakeview Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. Brittny enjoyed artwork, painting,...

Nov 15, 2025

Ramona Marie Rowe, 66, of Peru, Indiana, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 1,1959 to Robert John Rabozzi and Maria (Schwabl) Obney at Loring Air Force Base in Maine.

Ramona was a 1977 graduate of O.W. Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas. She married...

Nov 11, 2025

Kevin Eugene Claytor, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:21 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Lawrence Eugene "Gene" and Patricia Arlene (Ford) Claytor on June 15, 1959, in Hartford City, Indiana.

Kevin graduated from Blackford High School in 1977. He married Ellen McMillan on March 17, 1979. Kevin...

Nov 8, 2025

Barbara S. Tyson, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:29 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Wabash, Indiana to Richard and Shirley (Farmer) Parker.

Barbara married Charles L. Tyson on February 10, 1981. She enjoyed spending...

Nov 4, 2025

Darlene Jane Myers, 87, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:21 a.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 12, 1938, to Alfred Utter and Luella Jane Rye-Utter in Wabash, Indiana.

Darlene was a 1956 graduate of Noble Township High School. She married Bill...

Nov 1, 2025

Grimes Richard "Rick" Gaston, 69, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 6:40 p.m. at his residence, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1956, to Max Raymond Gaston and Orma (Derck) Gaston in Wabash, Indiana.

Rick was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Ford Meter Box before...

Oct 28, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Walker, 91, of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 7:56 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at NHC-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on May 17, 1934, to Richard and Imogene (Fine) Burgin in Morristown, Tennessee.

Kathy married George E. Walker; he passed away on January 10, 2016....

Oct 23, 2025

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Bolen, 65, a resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on September 15, 1960, in Marion, Indiana to Edward and Barbara (Jones) Bolen.

Becky was a graduate of Wabash High School. Along with being a...

Oct 22, 2025

David W. Howard, 75, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Paul R. and Muriel (Hayes) Howard on June 13, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

David was a 1968 graduate of North Manchester High School. He married Mary E. (Wagner) Howard on March 9, 1996. ...

Oct 21, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" W. Sexton, 55, of Wabash, Indiana died as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:11 p.m. on Old St. Rd. 24 West in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to Lincoln J. and Judy (Warren) Sexton on April 19,1970, in Wabash, Indiana.

Jeff graduated from Northfield...

Oct 19, 2025

Gerald E. Key, 71, a resident of Huntington County, Indiana, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 3, 1954, to Max I. and Vera (Odle) Key in Wabash County, Indiana.

Gerald was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School. After graduation, Gerald served...

Oct 17, 2025

Mary Victoria Gretz-Savarino, 81, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born to Paul Anthony and Mary (Buccilli) Gretz on November 17, 1943, in Marion, Indiana.

Mary graduated from Marion High School and married Joseph Savarino on October 26, 1960. He passed...

Oct 16, 2025

Alene L. France, 84, a resident of Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 8:05 a.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on December 14, 1940, to George and Flossie (Jones) Collier in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Alene married Rex A. France on December 30, 1957. He passed...

Oct 14, 2025

Edward 'Ed' A. Dillard, 79, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1946, to Bernard and Alice (Ringald) Dillard in Plymouth, Indiana.

Ed married Sharon Bruning on September 18, 2003. Ed served as a supervisor for convenience stores through Martin and...