All Obituaries

Ruth A. Gethers, age 97, previously of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at The Waters of Wakarusa Assisted Living.   She was born in Connersville, IN on July 15, 1928 to Orville Swain and Thelma Huffman Tague. She lived most of her life in the Cambridge City area. In 2021 she started a new chapter in her independent living apartment in Wakausa, IN near her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. She thrived in Wakarusa, where she charmed staff and residents alike before ...

Donald E. Crull, 95, if Cambridge City, passed away in Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Springs of Richmond with his daughters by his side. He was born on Hiser Station Road, Milton on May 25, 1931 to Paul Crull and LaVerne Royer Crull Murray and lived in the area his entire life. Don graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949 and then married the love of his life, Helen Baas on December 24, 1951 and spent 74 years as husband and wife. Don served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1951 to ...

Sue E. Gettinger, age 70, of Greens Fork, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2026 as a result of a car accident. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 13, 1955 to Oscar and Harriet (Strate) Wysong and lived her whole life in East Central Indiana.   Sue graduated high school and later married, she was an automotive factory worker. She was a devoted Mom and Grandma, whose favorite time was spent with her children and grandchildren. In her free time she enjoyed fishing and ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ramey, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister and treasured friend, on June 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Cheri lived a life centered on love, family, and faith. She was the heart of the family, offering unwavering support, wisdom, and kindness to all who knew her. As a wife, she was a steadfast partner and best friend. As a mother, she provided unconditional love, guidance, and encouragement, creating a home filled with ...

Nancy Grimes, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on June 3, 2026 at her home at the age of 90. She was born March 17, 1936 in Hagerstown, IN. She is survived by sons Michael (Chel) Grimes and John (Amy) Grimes, grandson Noah Grimes, great-granddaughter Sally Grimes and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by parents Oliver and Sally Asche, husband John Robert Grimes, grandson Adam Grimes and brother-in-law Dan and his wife Sue Grimes. As a ...

William Grant McDonald Jr. ("Bill"), age 83, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Bill was born on April 23, 1943. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lila R. McDonald, who passed away in 2015, and by his father, William "Grant" McDonald. Bill is survived by his son, William Grant McDonald III of Centerville, Indiana; his daughter, Danielle R. Tourtellot and son-in-law Mike Tourtellot of Ashville, Ohio; and his cherished granddaughter, Kyndle N. ...

Ada Allene Manlove, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida. Born on October 20, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, Ada graced this world for 88 years with her kindness and commitment to her family and community.   A long-time resident of both Wayne County, Indiana, and Lee County, Florida, Ada dedicated much of her professional life to helping others find homes. As a respected real estate broker, she served her communities with ...

William O. Bertsch 88, of Connersvillle, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 . He was born July 5, 1937 in Wayne County, Indiana. He was one of three sons of Arthur and Mildred (Rambo) Bertsch. On August 3, 1958 he married Judith Hormel. They were married for 58 years. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2016.  He was a farmer until the last breath he took, sitting in his tractor. He was a resilient, hard working man. For 30 years, he worked third shift at Dana Corp. in ...

Victoria “Vickie” Brand; wife, mother, grandmother, musician, caregiver, passed from this world surrounded by family after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.   Born with a generous and adventurous spirit on the 18th of October, 1953 to Wave and Pattie Christensen, Vickie built a life centered around family. She married the love of her life, Kerry, in 1981, and together they shared 28 years of marriage, music, laughter, trials, and devotion before his passing ...

Maurice Ivan Powell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Reid Hospital on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Connersville, IN to Floyd and Edna Beck Powell. Maurice graduated with the class of 1957, a proud Alquina Blue Arrow. On June 14, 1959, he married the love of his life, Shirley (Shug) Hoppes Powell in Alquina United Methodist Church. In 1973 he moved his family to Cambridge City and began his 42 year career as a State Farm Insurance ...