Obituaries

Sep 4, 2025

Paula Ann "Emily" Scaggs, 53, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:52 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Parkview Whitley in Columbia City, Indiana. She was born on December 12, 1971.

Emily was raised by Nevin F. and Sandra Kaye "Sandy" (Jefferson) Hettmansperger from the age of 10 years old. She enjoyed getting dressed up and wearing...

Aug 22, 2025

Richard "Dick" E. Banker, 85, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Gilbert and Mary (Gladstone) Banker on November 27, 1939, in Tuxedo Park, New York.

Dick was a 1957 graduate of Greenport High School. He then continued his education and graduated from Albany...

Aug 18, 2025

Benny Lucas, 82, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:13 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Robert and Nellie (Howington) Lucas on December 9, 1942, in Dungannon, Virginia.

Benny worked construction for many years and also worked for Gaunt and Son in Wabash, Indiana....

Aug 12, 2025

Janet Sue Parke, 73, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:02 p.m. on, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born to William Aust and Bonnie (Miller) Tucker on May 11, 1952, in Riverside, California.

Janet was a graduate of Wabash High School. She worked for United Technologies in North Manchester and CMI in...

Aug 12, 2025

Michael "Mooney" L. Mullins, 74, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 6:51 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Parkview Randillia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Raymond and Marie Mullins on February 4, 1951 in Wabash, Indiana.

Michael was a 1970 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Bonnie Hartley on August...

Aug 11, 2025

Sammy C. Cone, 69, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Sammy C. Cone Sr. and Lucy A. (Hall) Tudor Sundheimer on September 20, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sammy married Barbara Sue Taylor on July 14, 1973. She passed away on October 10,...

Aug 11, 2025

Donna Lee Piper, 89, of LaFontaine, passed away at 1:03 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family, where she had resided for four years.

Donna Lee Shane was born on Christmas Day 1935, the daughter of Howard and Margaret (Ancil) Shane. From an early age she was raised...

Aug 11, 2025

Bruce A. Kilty, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 9:17 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born to Paul A. and L. Ruth (Klinkhamer) Kilty on January 17, 1947, in Huntington, Indiana.

Bruce was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School. He then went on to serve...

Aug 4, 2025

Kathy Jo Depoy, 71, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:00 a.m. on, Monday, August 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Phillip Parrett and Lorna (Coe) Thomas on March 18, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana.

Kathy was a graduate of Wabash High School. She enjoyed crafts, reading, baking, but...

Aug 3, 2025

Thomas E. VanMeter, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:55 p.m. on, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. He was born to Thomas S. and Maggie L. (Qualls) VanMeter on September 16, 1934, in Kiser, Arkansas.

Thomas married Georgia R. Norton on September 8, 1956. She passed away March 25,...

Jul 30, 2025

Martha L. Bird, 89, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:14 p.m. on, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born to Lawrence and Kathryn (Arnold) Bird on March 12, 1936, in Wabash, Indiana.

Martha was a graduate of Wabash High School. She then continued her education at Indiana University receiving her master's degree. Martha...

Jul 24, 2025

Angela Christine Czerwin, 35, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:06 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born to Jerry Coplea and Kathy (Davis) Mills on June 1, 1990, in Rochester, Indiana.

Angela married Freddie Czerwin on April 27, 2018. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, going swimming, and was an avid mushroom...

Jul 21, 2025

Elaine Victoria White, 64, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born to Donald and Evelyn Marie (Heron) Rairdon on October 11, 1960, on Grissom Air Force Base in Miami County, Indiana.

Elaine was a 1978 graduate of Maconaquah High School. She then continued her education...

Jul 16, 2025

Thelma Adkins, 88, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Waters of Wabash East. She was born on April 6, 1937, in Moorehead, Kentucky.

Thelma married Wince Adkins in 1952. He passed away in 1986. She worked at Wagners in Wabash for many years and was also a homemaker. Thelma...

Jul 11, 2025

Terry W. Bland Sr., 78, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Waters of Wabash West. He was born to Wayne W. and Imogene (Mettler) Bland on February 9, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana.

Terry was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the United...

Jul 5, 2025

Lloyd Thomas "Tom" Kelley, 77, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away peacefully at 5:49 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his residence after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was born to Coy (Ab) and Louise (Houck) Kelley on July 19, 1947, in Mullins, West Virginia.

Tom was a 1966 graduate of Marion High School. He...

Jul 5, 2025

James "Drew" A. Dolmanet, 28, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:44 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born to James A. and Mary Beth (Waln) Dolmanet on March 15, 1997, in Lexington, Kentucky.

James was a 2015 graduate of Wabash High School. He then...

Jul 4, 2025

Jason C. Waite, 43, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:14 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Rodney and Jackie (Landgrave) Waite on July 7, 1982, in Wabash, Indiana.

Jason attended Carey Services Workshop in Wabash, Indiana.

Jason is survived by his mother, Jackie Waite of Somerset, Indiana;...

Jun 26, 2025

Carol Diane Carter, 63, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:26 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Max E. and Margaret G. (Rice) Carter on November 5, 1961, in Wabash, Indiana.

Carol was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. She...

Jun 26, 2025

William "Bill" Janiszyn, 86, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his daughter's residence. He was born to Joseph G. and Mary T. (Wegrzyn) Janiszyn on August 27, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan.

Bill was served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Post...