Obituaries
Glenn L. “Larry” Carlson, 74, of North Judson, died Thursday, Sept. 24, in North Judson.
My best friend has passed away. Larry suffered with heart disease for a long time. He was a wonderful husband and I will miss him all the days of my life.
Larry was born Friday, Feb. 14, 1941, in Buffalo, to...
Martha Jane (Wood) Karsten, 88, passed away on Sept. 22, after a long and blessed life.
Martha was a Purdue University graduate, avid traveler and great hostess. She was a tireless advocate for her family and friends. Martha played a vital and active role alongside Clare during their 41 years in...
Patrick James Marion, 65, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, at his home.
Mary Jane Koons, 72, of Royal Center, passed away at 10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at her residence.
Born Feb. 23, 1943, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Emron Jr. and Annabelle (Doen) Bonnell.
On Aug. 30, 1961, she married Robert L. Koons, who survives.
She was a 1961 Star City High...
Sondra Sue Strasser, 72, died on Sept. 15 at 8:50 a.m. following an extended two-year period with health issues and illness. During this whole time, she tried her best to keep a good attitude and stay strong for those who loved her.
Sondra almost seemed she was born of another time, with a strong...
Sept. 21, 1931 — Sept. 14, 2015
Charles R. “Chuck” Webb, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 1:01 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.
Chuck was born on Sept. 21, 1931, in Winamac, to the late William H. and Eula E. (Campbell) Webb.
On July 24, 1953, he married Mary...
Donald L. Stigen, 63, of Lafayette, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health-Lafayette East in Lafayette.
He was born June 21, 1952, in Chicago, to Archie and Margaret (Frahman) Stigen.
Don married Debra Marie Kough Sept. 6, 1980, in Winamac. Debra died on...
Betty J. Irven, 94, of Winamac, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at her home.
She was born on March 28, 1921, in Ladd, Illinois, to the late Rufus and Mary M. (Lakatis) Morgan.
Betty married Keith L. Irven on March 15, 1946, in Winamac. He passed away Nov. 28, 1996.
Betty had been a...
The Rev. Dr. John Sargent, 79, of Deputy, was born Jan. 8, 1936, to Frances (Boldry) and Raymond Sargent in Wise Landing in Trimble County, Kentucky.
Beginning in 1954, Rev. Sargent served three years in the National Guard 38th Artillery Division, and was honorably discharged in 1957. He graduated...
Marjorie A. Scheffer, 84, of Monterey, passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at her home.
She was born on February 11, 1931, in rural Star City, to the late John and Ranna (Roberts) Murphy.
On May 8, 1948, she married Arden Scheffer in Star City. He passed away June 16, 1999.
Marjorie was...