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Accidents Oct. 26 At approximately 6:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Erik Hummel, Monroe, struck a deer. Oct. 27 At approximately 1:51 a.m. a vehicle driven by Paul Adams, Peru, struck a deer near the intersection of
&&& US 24 and Old US 24. At approximately 7:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Amanda Hanson struck a deer. At approximately 8:08 a.m. a vehicle driven by Danny Harrell struck a deer in Lafontaine. At approximately 2:05 p.m. the vehicles driven by Brittany Poe, Wabash, and William Tucker, Lagro, were involved in an accident in Lago.
Martha Weck, 101
Member of St. Peter United Church of Christ May 6, 1911 – Oct. 31, 2012
Martha Elizabeth Weck, 101, of rural Urbana, Indiana, died at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Wabash County Hospital. She was born May 6, 1911, in Wabash, to Ira and Irene (Baumbauer) Durnbaugh. Martha graduated from Lagro High School in 1929 and attended Manchester College. She married Walter Earl Weck in Urbana on May 2, 1936; he died Sept. 30, 1978. She was a homemaker and also worked at Heckman Bindery. Martha was a member of the St. Peter United Church of Christ/Urbana Yoke Parish, where she played the piano and organ 64 years, and was a member of the Women’s Guild, serving as reading chairperson. She was a member of the Progressive Home Economics Club, Mothers’ Study Group, and a volunteer at the Wabash County Hospital several years. Martha was the 2002 recipient of the State of Indiana Older Hoosier of the Year award. She is survived by three children, Philip (Janice) Weck, Marion, Mary Ann (Marvin) Mast, Wabash, and Eileen Weck, Urbana; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Raeanne (Jim) Long and Catherine Weck, both of Waterloo, Ind., Debra (Len) Moughler, Butler, Ind., Tory Mast, New York, New York, and Dr. Aaron (Amber) Mast, Bloomington; nine great grandchildren, Michael Long, Waterloo, Brennon Moughler and Kylee Moughler, both of Butler, Terry (Sarah) Betz, Auburn, Bryan Betz, Long Beach, Calif., Cari Ann (Rusty) Yoder, Auburn, Alexandria, Jacob, and Elias Mast, all of Bloomington; two great-great grandchildren, Riley Betz and Claire Yoder, both of Auburn. She was preceded in death by her brother John Durnbaugh, and her sister Mary Ellen Miller. Funeral services was held at St. Peter United Church of Christ on Nov. 5 with Pastor Randy Myers officiating. Burial will be in St Peter Cemetery, Urbana. Preferred memorials are Mental Health America Wabash County or St. Peter Cemetery Upkeep Fund. The memorial guest book for Martha may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
At approximately 9:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kenzey Scott, Logansport, struck a raccoon causing damage to the vehicle. At approximately 10:55 p.m., Michael Hileman advised police that a white male in his 20s knocked on his door asking to use the phone. He appeared intoxicated or high, so Hileman denied his request. A vehicle driven by Matthew Bradley, North Manchester, had broken down, and Bradley started walking to find help. At approximately 11:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Larry Lowe, struck a deer in rural Wabash. Oct. 28 At approximately 3:26 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jose Luis H e r n a n d e z - Pa d i l l a , North Manchester, struck three parked vehicles and a tree. He was arrested for operating while intoxicated.
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At approximately 5:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler Fuller, Wabash, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Shaun Samuel, Wabash. Oct. 29 At approximately 6:22 a.m., a vehicle driven by Haley Shafer, North Manchester, struck a deer. At approximately 7:12 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lindsey Cassidy, Winona Lake, struck a deer. At approximately 5:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Christian Perry, Lafontaine, struck a deer. Oct. 30 At approximately 7:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Donovan Stevens struck a deer. At approximately 7:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Phyllis Brown, North Manchester, struck a deer. Oct. 31 At approximately 7:54 p.m., a vehicle
Luther Steele, 63 Served in U.S. Navy Dec. 8, 1976-Oct. 27, 2012 Luther Devon Steele Jr., 63, Wabash, passed away at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 in Wabash. He was born in Peru on Nov. 3, 1948 to the late Luther Steele and Zelma (Pontius) Steele. Luther served his country in the United States Navy. He was a truck driver and enjoyed playing Santa Claus for 10 years in Wabash. He was a member of the V.F.W Post 286, Wabash. He is survived by a son, Jerrod Steele (Kashena), Nashville, Tenn.; a brother, Richard Steele (Cheryl), Wabash; a sister, Carol Steele, Wabash; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Jayden Steele of Nashville, Tenn. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Visitation for family and friends was held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial will be at the Marion National Cemetery with Military Honors following the service. Preferred memorials are donor’s choice. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
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Don’t be wrong by driving off the road right In Indiana in 2012, there have been 169 reported traffic fatalities in which the primary crash causation factor was a vehicle running off the road to the right. In the seven counties covered by officers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post there have been 580 crashes in which the primary crash causation factor was a vehicle running off the road to the right. Those crashes have resulted 193 injuries and six deaths. The Indiana State Police has identified vehicles running off the road to the right as one of the six crash causation factors that contribute to fatal vehicle crashes in Indiana. The other factors are speeding, following another vehicle too
closely, unsafe lane movement, failure to yield the right of way, and impaired driving. Driving a vehicle off the road to the right increases the probability that a motorist will hit a fixed roadside object and/or experience a rollover crash. Those types of crashes quite often result in injuries or death. The most common reasons for motorists running off the road to the right are driver inattention and distracted driving. In an effort to reduce crashes, troopers would like all drivers to avoid the listed distracting behaviors. While driving do not: - Use telecommunication devices - Change the radio
station or adjust a GPS device - Adjust the interior vehicle controls - Eat, drink, or smoke - Attend to hygienic needs - Talk to passengers Read maps, books, or newspapers - Pick up dropped objects - Operate a vehicle while fatigued or impaired “Our officers are committed to reducing crashes,” stated Lt. Jeremy Kelly, commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post. “We need all drivers to also be committed by not engaging in any activity that would divert their attention away from the road.”
Edna Speicher, 98 Member of Center Chapel Church Sept. 23, 1914 – Nov. 1, 2012
Edna Lavonne Thrush Speicher, 98, formerly of Miami County, passed away Nov. 1, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. Born to Charles and Anna Beam on Sept. 23, 1914, she was the youngest of eight siblings and the last to pass over. Edna simply enjoyed life to the fullest, always a smile on her face and never let life bring her down. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Thrush and a much-loved son Phillip. A second marriage to Lawrence Speicher was a blessed union of families. He also preceded her in passing. Edna was a lifetime member of Center Chapel Church in Miami County, where she was quite active using her skills with young people. In 1948 she organized the Musical Thrush Family comprised of her immediate family. They entertained often for several years. Surviving is her daughter, Linda Edmondson, Sebring, Fla.; granddaughters, Tracy Gritter, husband David and their daughter, Anna, Fishers, and Marci Miracle, husband Bob and their children Alex and Grace, Logansport. Cawood Greene and Mark Heiser brought much joy to her life and she considered them as her own family. She cherished all the fun times she had with her beloved nieces and nephews who were so very dedicated to their Aunt Edna. Friends were always considered part of the family. Edna will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Funeral services were held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Nov. 5, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. The memorial guest book for Edna may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.