Steve K. Peebles
Steve K. Peebles, 75, rural Wabash, died at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 1, 1948. His wife, Jane (Guenin) Peebles, whom he married Jan. 24, 1970, survives. He also is survived by two children, Alissa Deeter, Wabash, and Derek (Kasey) Peebles, … Read More
Gary D. Vanlue
Gary D. Vanlue, 69, LaFontaine, died at 8:51 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Wabash. He was born June 4, 1955. He is survived by three nephews; two nieces; and a sister, Paula (Victor) Tomaszewiski, Chino, Calif. McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, is handling arrangements.
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Maxine Estep
Maxine Estep, 95, North Manchester, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 27, 1929. On May 31, 1947, she married Russell E. “Red” Estep, who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Karen (Kernie) … Read More
Pamelia J. Law-Bailey
Pamelia Jean Law-Bailey, 72, Wabash, died at 6:47 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born May 26, 1952. On Aug. 27, 1999, she married Marvin Jay Bailey, who survives. She also is survived by seven children, Misti (Jack) Holley, Wabash, … Read More
Harvey D. Coble
Harvey Dale Coble, 78, Wabash, died at 5:42 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Parkview Health Randallia, Fort Wayne. He was born March 8, 1946. His wife, Brenda (DeLong) Coble, whom he married Oct. 3, 1964, survives. He also is survived by two children, Christopher (Pamela) Coble and … Read More
Jerry R. Perkins
Jerry Richard Perkins, 75, rural Roann, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 29, 1949. On Sept. 12, 1970, he married Myra Sue Deepe, who preceded him in death in 2019. He is survived by two sons, Seth Thomas (Emily) Perkins, … Read More
Virginia ‘Carole’ Brandenburg — UPDATED
Virginia “Carole” Brandenburg, 81, went to be with the Lord at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Carole was born on Nov. 26, 1942, in Williamson, W.Va., to Albert and Edith (Alley) Hubbard. She graduated from Prestonsburg High School in Prestonsburg, Ky. … Read More
Tony L. Bolen
Tony Lee Bolen, 70, Wabash, died at 1:07 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 26, 1954. His wife, Judy (Howell) Bolen, whom he married Dec. 9, 1984, survives. He also is survived by his sister, Anna Easterday, Kingsport, … Read More
Carolyn M. Barnes
Carolyn Marie Barnes, 89, Wabash, died at 10:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born Dec. 15, 1934. On June 12, 1953, she married James “Jim” Barnes, who preceded her in death in 2018. She is survived by two children, Donald … Read More
Elaine A. Smolen
Elaine Alice Smolen passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, at the age of 91. She was formerly a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Hammond, to Cecelia (Sekulski) and … Read More
Karen Roberts Sare
Karen Roberts Sare, 71, North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. She was born July 6, 1953. On June 10, 1978, she married Jeffrey Roberts, who preceded her in death in 2001. On May 8, 2011, she married Randy Sare, who survives. She also is survived by sons, … Read More
Dennis E. Cripe
Dennis Eugene Cripe, born on Feb. 18, 1947, in Wabash, to Daniel Arden and Doris Irene (Moore) Cripe, went to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1965 and further pursued his … Read More
Jack L. Wagner
Jack L. Wagner, 83, North Manchester, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at home. He was born Feb. 10, 1941. His wife, Darlene (Keaffaber) Wagner, whom he married Jan. 15, 1967, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Angela (Juan) Ramirez and Debora (Noble) Bolen, both of North … Read More
Paul C. Burkett
Paul C. Burkett, 91, North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Timbercrest Senior Living. He was born May 13, 1933. His wife, Carol J. (Oliver) Burkett, whom he married Aug. 22, 1954, survives. He also is survived by his sons, Jim (Mary Jo) Burkett, John Burkett and … Read More
Richard R. Wion
Richard Ray “Rich” Wion, 73, North Manchester, died late Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 30, 1950. His wife, Dianne L. “Di” (Petry) Wion, survives. He also is survived by children, David R. Wion and Danelle L. (Wion) (Benjamin R.) Barkey; two grandchildren; brothers, … Read More
Robert D. Anderson
Robert Douglas Anderson, 55, rural Wabash, died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at home. He was born Feb. 20, 1969. He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Teresa Anderson, Wabash; siblings, Rhonda Anderson, Lagro, and Henry “Hank” Pitts and Jennifer Anderson, both of Wabash; a … Read More