Donnie ‘Don’ Cogar, 66

Donnie ‘Don’ Cogar, 66

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Longtime pastor
April 29, 1957 – Feb. 29, 2024

Donnie L. “Don” Cogar, 66, of Athens, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 29, 2024. He has joined the “Great Cloud of Witnesses” of those that went before him and...

Joan Jacoby, 87

Joan Jacoby, 87

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Worked at Gackenheimer Pharmacy
Dec. 19, 1939 – March 4, 2024

Joan Jacoby, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:25 am, Monday, March 4, 2024, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on December 19, 1936, in Wabash, to Vern E. and...

Connie Garris, 62

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Enjoyed making crafts
March 7, 1961 – March 6, 2024

Connie Sue Garris, 62, North Manchester, daughter of Raymond M. “Whitey” and Hazel M. (Barton) Shelton, passed away March 6, 2024. She was born March 7, 1961 Surviving are her children, Joseph L. Garris and...

Van A. Gump, 70

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Was a retired truck driver
Dec. 31, 1953 – March 8, 2024

Van A. Gump, 70, lifelong North Manchester resident, passed away March 8, 2024. He was born in Wabash on December 31, 1953, to Wilbur J. Gump and Lora Ann (Snavely) Rehrig. On May 19, 1979,...

LaFontaine library to host Storytime

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Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to come to Troyer Memorial Library for Storytime. Storytime is every Friday morning at 10 a.m. The next Let’s Build LEGO Club will be held on March...

22 people donate blood

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Urbana Blood Drive was held on February 28, 2024 by the Urbana Yoke Parish Outreach Committee. This blood drive was the first one of this year. The drive was a success with 22 donors that...

Happy Homemakers meet

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Happy Homemakers had its February meeting at In-Laws Creamy and Catering. Pamela Weaver and Ann Bell hosted with valentine day as the theme. Homemade candy and treats were on the tables. Pamela gave the history...

Frances Slocum DAR to meet March 12

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Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, NSDAR will meet Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be presented by Katey Till, founder and executive director of...