Teresa Sabin, 63, of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1962, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Carles and Janet (Downing) Messenger. Teresa was a surgical technician with Lutheran Hospital – KCH. She attended the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. She is survived by … Read More
Barbara Kay Schannep, 82, North Manchester, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Wabash. On Sept. 14, 1963, she married Wikky Gene Schannep, who preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by her sons, … Read More
Stephen Edward Walter, 84, Larwill, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Peabody Retirement Community. He was born April 4, 1941, in Churubusco. On June 4, 1966, he married Diana “Kay” Hartman, who survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Jacob) Yahne, North Webster, … Read More
Melvin Dean Sims, 76, Plymouth, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. He was born Jan. 27, 1949. His wife, Christine Sims, survives. He also is survived by his children, Maria Sims and Melvin Aaron Sims; and four grandchildren. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreMichael Kermit Tacker, 68, of Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on April 2, 1957, in Peru, Michael was the son of Paul Kermit and Mona Jo (Herrell) Tacker. Michael joined the Marines in 1975 and became a corporal. He loved … Read More
Ty Urben Bahney, 65, Peru, formerly of Rochester, died unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 7, 1960, in Peru. He is survived by his children, Tyrus Jacob (Ashley) Bahney, Indianapolis, and Tyra Mae Bahney, Rochester; siblings, Marty (Kathy) Bahney, Warsaw, … Read More
Jacqueline “Jackie” Slabaugh, 61, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at home. She was born Oct. 14, 1964, in Goshen. On Feb. 9, 1991, she married Dave Slabaugh, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Bridgett (Myles) Miller, Bremen, Erin (Luke) Hostetler, Etna Green, … Read More
Jerry Nelson Terman, 88, formerly of rural Warsaw, died at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Majestic Care West Allen, Columbia City. He was born June 24, 1937, in Troy Township, Whitley County. His wife, Phyllis Marie Gaerte, preceded him in death in 2019. He is survived … Read More
Michael Kermit Tacker, 68, Pierceton, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 2, 1957, in Peru. On Jan. 13, 1978, he married Laura Lee Harmon, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Paul J. (Betsy) Tacker, Fort Wayne, and … Read More
Patricia Ann Bishop, 67, rural North Manchester, died at noon Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at home. She was born March 30, 1958, in Valparaiso. On Oct. 22, 1993, she married Thomas Bishop, who survives. She also is survived by four children, Angela (Earl Shaw) Eldridge, Huntington, Melisa (Jeremy) … Read More
Donna Stewart, 97, Florida, formerly of Syracuse, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Deland, Fla. She was born Oct. 29, 1928. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Paul) Mills and Sherry Hunter, both of Deland, Fla.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Wanda Neibert, Irmo, S.C. Titus … Read More
Ruth Ellen Nordman, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash and Silver Lake, died at 12:27 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Kokomo. On Sept. 17, 1950, she married Adolph Junior Nordman, who preceded her in death … Read More
Richard N. Miller Jr., 79, Rochester, died at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Peabody Community, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Lafayette. He is survived by his companion of 35 years, Betty Brady, Rochester; children, Tasha (Steve) Swope, North Webster, and Kevin Miller, … Read More
Donald L. Fry, 87, Churubusco, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 27, 1938, in Fort Wayne. On Aug. 20, 1988, he married Roxane L. Smith, who survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Tina (Tim) Herendeen; son, DG Fry; … Read More
Phillip Lamar Hoover, 69, Syracuse, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. He was born Sept. 16, 1956, in Goshen. He is survived by his children, Christy Garcia and Kevin Hoover; his partner Marsha Worrell’s children, Josh and Jessica Worrell; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Diann (Bill) Dunlap, … Read More
Jimmie Lee Clark, 78, formerly of Roann, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. He was born June 7, 1947, in Peru. He is survived by four children, Chris Clark, Edwina Kinnard, Gina Crunk and Carey Clark; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann, is … Read More
