Wade Weaver WABASH COUNTY, IN – On Thursday, April 10, Grow Wabash County hosted its annual Honor Student Luncheon, connecting members of the community and the top academic students in Wabash County’s Class of 2025. Neil Bever, owner of Hoosier Chiropractic, was the emcee for the event. He shared a story about his grandfather, who was also … Read more
WHITLEY COUNTY, IN- Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred yesterday on Goose Lake in Whitley County. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a possible drowning that had just occurred near the Goose Lake public access site. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Daniel Watson, … Read more
Sharon Kay Stambaugh, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born on January 31, 1951, in Wabash, to Oscar Myrl and Mary Alice (Grossnickle) Monce, Sharon’s life was a testament to the values of faith, family, and friendship. On June … Read more
Roger Dean Gerber, born on July 26, 1949, in North Manchester, to Kenneth Burdett and Anne (Boyd) Gerber, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Roger’s journey began in the quiet town of North Manchester, where he was raised with a strong work ethic that would guide him … Read more
Orben D. Quick, a beloved figure in Marion, Indiana, was born on February 5, 1974, and passed away on April 10, 2025, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. He departed this world surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, a testament to the life he led and the bonds he cherished. Throughout … Read more
Mary K. Behny, age 94, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on April 8th, 2025. Mary was born April 25, 1930 in Portageville, Missouri, to Burr and Ethel Rose. On September 25, 1959, she married Donald G. Behny, who has awaited her arrival in Heaven, with great granddaughter GraceLynn Rae Hall, brothers … Read more
Bertha “Bertie” Shirley Schuler, 88, of Roann, Indiana, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 19, 1936, in Turkey Run, Indiana, to Marcus and Anna (Sexton) Hansing. Bertie was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. She married David N. Schuler on February 2, 1958 in Richvalley, Indiana; he … Read more
Dustin James Nickles, 35, of Wabash, Indiana, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Wabash. He was born on August 9, 1989, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dustin was a U.S. Army veteran and was driven by his work. He enjoyed his work in construction and took pride in doing home renovations and working on cars. Dustin … Read more
Stephanie Dawn Brown Metz, 52, of Rusk, Texas, died at 8:57 pm, Friday, April 4, 2025, at the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. She was born on January 2, 1973, in Wabash, Indiana, to Michael and Dawn (Thompson) Brown. Stephanie was a 1991 Southwood High School graduate. She married Todd Metz in Jacksonville, … Read more
Marilyn M. Lightle, 91, of Marion, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at 9:01 pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Century Villa Health Care & Rehabilitation in Greentown. Born in Kokomo, Indiana, on May 5, 1933, to Renzie and Floda (Wilhoit) Mason, Marilyn lived a life full of love and dedication. Marilyn graduated … Read more