Obituaries

May 23, 2025

Larry E. Shear, 84, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 8:45 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born on June 11, 1940, to Charles Sr. and Helen (Campbell) Shear in Wabash County, Indiana.

Larry was a 1958 graduate of Lagro High School. He attended Purdue University, then served in the...

May 16, 2025

Douglas J. Kroft, 66, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:08 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on June 2, 1958, to Dale and Donna (Rhoades) Kroft in Wabash, Indiana.

Doug was a 1976 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Amy A....

May 2, 2025

Cathryne "Cathy" Grice, 76, of Anderson, Indiana passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on October 21, 1948, to Guy N. Bashore and Edna Rita (Cornell) Kinley in Wabash, Indiana.

Cathy was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked as a realtor for many years along with being...

Apr 30, 2025

David N. Wick Sr., 85, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 30, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio to Earl and Margaret (Ferryman) Wick.

David was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. He married Bonnie Watchorn on December 25, 1971. David...

Apr 20, 2025

Larry Dean Dailey, 81, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:13 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 31, 1943, in Marion, Indiana to Amos and Gertrude (Ross) Dailey.

Larry was a 1962 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He served in the United States Army...

Apr 7, 2025

Joseph Rex Petro, 81, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 13, 1943, to Grant Petro and Velma (Berry) Petro Pierce in Marion, Indiana.

Joseph was a 1961 graduate of LaFontaine High School. Joseph married his wife Cheryl...

Apr 3, 2025

Ramona Rose (Copeland) Holbrook, 64, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1961, to Ronald Copeland and Mary (Bitzell) Field in Wabash, Indiana

Ramona worked for Love Bug Floral in Wabash, Indiana and also Wabash County Transit Service. She married...

Mar 23, 2025

Donna B. Wallace, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:21 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Wabash County. She was born on June 6, 1934, to Kermit and Beulah (Michel) Ehrenfelt in Kalona, Iowa.

Donna was a 1952 graduate of Kalona High School. Donna married her husband Richard Morris Wallace on October...

Mar 13, 2025

Patrick Lane Fetter, 63, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:49 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 17, 1962, to Travis W. and Jackie A (Pence) Fetter in Belle-Glade, Florida.

Patrick was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked as a tool...

Mar 6, 2025

Robert Earl Stapleton, 64, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 28, 1960, to William Eugene Stapleton and Corena (Hopkins) Ansel in Wabash, Indiana.

Robert married Martha (Slee) Windsor on March 30, 1995. He worked for Orion Safety Products in Production....

Mar 2, 2025

Vivian E. Proffitt, 95, of Liberty Township, Ohio formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:06 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Liberty Township, Ohio. She was born on August 22, 1929, to Warren and Lora (Lawson) Ogan in Wabash, Indiana.

Vivian was a 1947 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married David...

Feb 25, 2025

Joanna Marie (Shane) Troyer, 68, of LaFontaine, Indiana, formerly of Swayzee, Indiana passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her residence in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on June 20, 1956, to Larry Richard and Norma Jean (Whitam) Shane in Marion, Indiana.

Joanna was a 1974 graduate of Oak Hill High School. After...

Feb 22, 2025

Shelley Diane (Bollan) Sidebottom, 52, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 29, 1972, to Ted and Judith (Graham) Bollan in Peru, Indiana.

Shelley was a 1991 graduate of Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida....

Feb 18, 2025

Brandy Leigh Woodward, 47, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:03 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on January 28, 1978, to Ronald and Diana (Haley) Woodward in Wabash, Indiana.

Brandy was a 1997 graduate of Wabash High School. She held a membership with Trinity Baptist...

Feb 6, 2025

Claudia J. Ryggs, 79, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:48 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her residence in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on November 12, 1945, to Clyde and Idabelle (Reece) Stoner in Peru, Indiana.

Claudia was a 1964 graduate of Southwood High School. After high school, she obtained her bachelor's degree from...

Jan 31, 2025

Martha A. Rickman, 85, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:16 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on November 9, 1939, to Watson and Ruth (Yates) Williams in Pontiac, Michigan.

Martha was a graduate of Lutcher High School. She then attended Vennard College in University Park, Iowa receiving...

Jan 27, 2025

Randall "Randy" Ray Windsor, 69, of Warren, Indiana passed away at 9:16 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence in Warren, Indiana. He was born on December 29, 1955, to James "Bill" and Wilma Mae (Schrader) Windsor in Wabash, Indiana.

Randy was a 1974 graduate of Wabash High School. After his schooling, he served in...

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas B. Martindale, 66, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:46 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on September 23, 1958, to Richard E. and Lois J. (Staver) Martindale in Wabash, Indiana.

Thomas was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. After high school he...

Jan 19, 2025

Robert "Bob" Charles Hamilton, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away on 2:30 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Wabash on September 9, 1948, Bob was the son of Lawrence Joseph and Ethel Marie (Campbell) Hamilton. He married Lynn Ellen Weitzel...

Jan 12, 2025

Keith David Gross, 59, of Marion, Indiana passed away at 2:44 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his residence in Marion, Indiana. He was born on July 13, 1965, to David F. Gross and Frances (Cooper) Johnstone in Wabash, Indiana.

Keith was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. After high school, he served in the...