Helen Marie Sabo, 88, formerly of Etna Green, died on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in the care of Autumn Ridge Rehab in Wabash, where she had been a resident. She was born on Oct. 26, 1937, in Dexter, Ohio, to William “Doug” Ellsworth Chaney and Maggie Belle (McLaughlin) … Read More
Jonna D. Stahl, 85, of Pierceton, died at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on Jan. 13, 1940, in Warsaw, Jonna was the beloved daughter of John and Betty (Cook) Rapp. After graduating she met the love of her life Dean … Read More
Wallace Paul “Wally” Bosse, 86, Wabash, died at 11:22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. He was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Batesville. On Aug. 24, 1963, he married Patricia “Pat” Elsey, who preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by his three children: Kristi (Bob) Hunter, … Read More
Jon S. Carrothers, 84, Bourbon, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. He was born Nov. 2, 1941. On June 28, 1995, he married Loretta Inks, who survives. Jon is survived by his children: Molly Carrothers, Elizabeth Carothers and Jon Hale. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, is handling … Read More
Sandra (Gasiecki) Celmer, 82, Wabash, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Blue Island, Ill., on June 27, 1943. On Jan. 21, 1967, she married Henry Celmer, who survives. She is survived by her two sons: Alan (Samantha) Celmer, … Read More
John Ready, 89, Plymouth, died on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1936, in South Bend. On Sept. 17, 1983, he married Kaye, who survives. He is survived by his son: Jon (Sue) Ready, Arizona; daughter: Janey (Don) Green, Plymouth; two stepchildren: Tom (Carol) … Read More
Garry Bickel, 70, Syracuse, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending with Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Read MoreWayne Edward Crance, 91, Churubusco, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at home. He was born Oct. 18, 1934, in Allen County. On Nov. 20, 1954, he married Joan Carter, who preceded him in death after 65 years of marriage. He is survived by two sons, Scotty (Tammy), Columbia … Read More
Helen Marie Sabo, 88, formerly of Etna Green, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Rehab, Wabash. She was born Oct. 26, 1937, in Dexter, Ohio. On Oct. 26, 1958, she married Jimmie Lee Sabo, who preceded her in death in 2010. She is survived by her … Read More
William Joseph “Coach” Campbell, 79, Wabash, died at 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 28, 1946. His wife, Dianna (Greenwood) Campbell, whom he married June 16, 1968, survives. He also is survived by three children, Shawn (Dawn) … Read More
Roberto D. Fuentes, 57, Plymouth, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 30, 1968. His wife, Robin Fuentes, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Kayla Fuentes, Rachel (Keith) Hostetler, Elizabeth (Alberto) Flores, Ashley (Dewahn) Dunn and Miguel Fuentes; 21 grandchildren; … Read More
José Pérez, 67, Plymouth, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at home. He was born March 14, 1958, in Cuba. His wife, Milgian, survives. He also is survived by his mother, Olga Pérez; son, Samuel (Marlyn) Pérez, Mishawaka; stepchildren, Kevin Rayes, Miguel Rayes, Jenny Rayes and Wilmer Orellana; and … Read More
Centha Marie McKenzie, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 22, 1940, in Floyd County, Kentucky. In October 1982, she married Willie McKenzie, who preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her children, Betty J. (Tom) … Read More
Colleen Hannon O’Connor, 96, Valparaiso, formerly of Winamac, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Aviva Living, Valparaiso. Her husband, Timothy R. O’Connor, preceded her in death. She is survived by five children, Edward O’Connor (Nancy), Linda Arzola (Gilbert), Rebecca Stauffer, John O’Connor (Vickie) and Heather Pendery (Dave); nine … Read More
David Wayne Lincoln, 76, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 21, 1949, in Mattoon, Ill. His wife, Tam (Fisher) Lincoln, whom he married June 13, 1976, survives. He also is survived by three sons, Ryan (Romy), Christopher and Todd … Read More
Kenneth Lyle Heckathorn, 72, Nappanee, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 16, 1953, in New Castle, Pa. On Aug. 24, 1984, he married Wanda Harter, who survives. He also is survived by three children, Lisa (Daniel) Kim, Goshen, Elizabeth (Jordan) Graber, Goshen, … Read More
