Obituaries

Kimberly D. Reed, 68, of Atlanta, passed away on August 13, 2026, at Riverview Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Tipton, Indiana, on October 17, 1957, to Dan and Waneta (Booher) Barnes.

Kim attended Hamilton Heights High School and worked at Fred’s Frozen Foods for 18 years. She later served as a District Manager for the Indianapolis Star for 15 years.

Kim considered gardening to be her “therapy” and especially enjoyed canning the fruits of her labor. She also liked to crochet and always seemed to have a remodeling project underway at her home. Kim loved bluegrass music, which brought her great joy, and she was an especially big fan of Billy Strings. She took great pride in caring for her home and, most importantly, her family.

She is survived by her son, Jayson Reed of Elwood; her brother, Mike (Laurel) Barnes of Tipton; her sisters, Mickie (Sam) Zwiefelhofer of Tipton, Jennifer (Larry) Kelly of Kempton, and Dannell (Jerry) Kelly of Tipton; and her cherished grandchildren, Audrey and Lacy.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, John.

A celebration of Kim’s life will be held at a later date.

Jacqueline Lee Lack age 86 passed away peacefully at her home in Westfield, Indiana on Tuesday August 11th, 2026.

Jacqueline (Bakkum) Lack was born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1940 to John and Alyce (Holmquist) Bakkum. She grew up in Iowa. Living primarily in the Osage and the St. Ansgar area before finally settling in Riceville, Iowa.

On June 24th, 1962 Jacqueline married Robert Merlin Lack at the First Congregational United Church in Orchard, Iowa. They resided in Osage, Iowa where they raised their six children. In 2019 Jacqueline and Robert relocated to Clear Lake, Iowa. In 2026 Jacqueline relocated to Westfield, Indiana.

Jacqueline loved spending time with her family. She loved sewing and crafts. Jacqueline loved the beach and loved spending time with Robert and her family at the beaches in Iowa and Florida. She and Robert loved the mountains and spent many family vacations in Colorado. Particularly the Denver and the Steamboat areas. Jacqueline and Robert spent many happy years camping with their family and were members of two camping clubs. She and Robert also loved playing games. Outdoor games, board games and card games. All family members participated and loved being competitive. She loved holidays particularly Halloween and Christmas and spent many hours prepping and decorating. Most of all she loved spending time with family.

Left to cherish her memory are five of her six children. Nancy (Lack) Seggerman, of Pueblo West, Colorado, Clarice (Lack) Armand of Greenville, Tennessee, Shawne (Lack) and Terry Gunsallus of Austin, Minnesota, Shane and Jean (Maez) Lack of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Cindy (Lack) and Jay Greenzweig of Carmel, Indiana. Her sister and brother in-law Sandra (Bakkum) and Leland Shultz of Panama City, Florida. Her ten grandchildren: Angel, John, Dwaine, Christina, April, Heather, Cory, Hannah, Jakob and Jaden. Nineteen great grandchildren and seventeen great, great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband Robert Merlin Lack, her son Dennis Robert Lack, her parents John and Alyce (Holmquist) Bakkum, her mother and father in-law John and Bernice Lack, her brother John Allen (Sonny) Bakkum, her sister Loma (Bakkum) Roske, her son-in-law Owen Armand and two great, great grandchildren (Nishiime Lack and Asanti Gunsallus).

Jacqueline’s final wishes were that we not mourn her death. Instead, she wished to be cremated and asked that her children and their families privately celebrate the life she loved and lived with them.

Anyone wishing to send condolences may send them to:
The Jacqueline Lack Family
P.O. Box 512
Austin, MN. 55912

Carol Ann (Mitten) Anderson, age 83, of Anderson, Indiana passed away in the home of her son and daughter-in-law on July 14, 2026 after having suffered a stroke and brain bleed seven weeks prior.

Carol was born on October 1, 1942 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Louis Otto and Gladys Marie (Gabehart) Mitten. She graduated high school in Toppenish, Washington and then attended Anderson College (Anderson, IN) obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish in 1964. Later she attained a Master’s degree in Spanish from Ball State University. She taught high school Spanish, English, and English as a Second Language in Indiana, California, Colorado, and Colombia (South America).

Carol married Edwin George Anderson in 1966. They had two children and served as missionaries in Costa Rica and Colombia, and briefly pastored in Yuma, Arizona. They divorced in 1997.

During her almost forty years living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she continued to be involved in missions through her employment at Compassion International, International Bible Society (now Biblica), and Every Home for Christ, retiring after working at EHC for just over twenty years. She then moved “back home” to Anderson, Indiana.

Having grown up in a Christian home and church, at age 8 she prayed, accepting Jesus Christ’s offer of salvation. Being faithful and active in each church congregation she attended, Carol declared herself to be a child of God who found her fulfillment in Jesus Christ alone. A strong prayer warrior especially in her later years, she kept in touch with people across the country and impacted many through her prayers.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Gladys Mitten, her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Sharon (Meyer) Mitten, and her sister, Janet (Mitten) Beatty, thus being the last of her family.

Carol is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Dawn (Book) Anderson, her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Brian Bristol, grandchildren Christy (Anderson) and Levi Scott, Coleman Anderson, Caleb and Faith (Jackson) Anderson, Josiah Bristol, Hannah Bristol, and Sarah Bristol, and great-grandchildren Samuel Scott and Dominic Scott.

A teacher in life, she has chosen to be used to teach in her death. Carol generously donated her body to the Anatomical Education Program at Indiana University School of Medicine. This gift will contribute significantly to the advancement of health science education in the state of Indiana, which benefits the quality of life and care for the living.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4:00PM at South Meridian Church of God, 2402 Meridian St., Anderson, Indiana. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be made available at youtube.com/@SouthMeridian.

Roger “Lee” Brubaker, 92, of Yorktown, passed away on June 29, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret (Zearbaugh) Brubaker; six sons, Ken (Kate) Brubaker, Dean (Lori) Duncan, Rick (Terri) Duncan, Kent (Tara) Duncan, Alex (Yady) Duncan, and Mark Duncan; daughter-in-law, Connie Duncan; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dale Duncan; daughter-in-law, Jana Duncan; granddaughter, Natalie Kyles; and a great-grandson.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Bryan Scott Wade, 63, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on June 7th, 2026. He was a proud and loving father and brother, and a dedicated friend who would give the shirt off of his back for anyone. He loved his cars, his dogs, and sharing food with family and friends. He was a passionate foodie who had many favorite restaurants, and when he discovered a place he really loved you could find him returning there multiple days a week, with a different guest each time. He also had a great sense of style and you’d rarely see him wearing the same outfit twice. His little Dachshund Winston was his pride and joy for many years, and his Belgian Malinois mix Luka brought him happiness in his last years.

Bryan was born on September 2nd, 1962 to the late Russell Royal “Butch” Wade and Jackie Faye Wade in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Northside High School in Muncie in 1980. He retired from General Motors in 2021 after 27 years of service. He made many lasting friendships in his time there.

Bryan is survived by his son, Bryan Russell Wade (Alexandria); sister, Lisa Wallace (William); nieces and nephew, Katy Cool (Jason), Karissa Hess (Alex), and Wade Wallace (Bethany); and stepdaughters, Jennifer Burress (Tony) and Samantha Oliphant (Chase).

A celebration of life for Bryan will be held on Sunday, July 12th from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm at 8000 N. Tanglewood Ln, Muncie, IN 47304. In honor of Bryan, please wear your coolest sneakers to the celebration. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Huntington County Humane Society.

Bruce Martin Brink of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on June 17, 2026. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.

Bruce was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on January 6, 1967 to Ronald Martin Brink and Bonnie Jean Brink (Morgan) at the Ellsworth Air Force Base. They returned to central Indiana shortly after.

Bruce grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1985 where he was an active participant in marching band and track. He was also a dedicated 4-Her and Junior Leader mostly with the Franklin Livewires Club.

Bruce enlisted in the US Army after high school and was also enrolled at Indiana State University. He later completed his Bachelor of Science in Accounting at IUPUI Kelley School of Business in 2001.

Bruce was a dedicated Certified Public Accountant and was a lifelong learner of new skills. Despite the pride he took in his career, his favorite job title was always Dad. He always wanted to provide his children with the best. He was endlessly proud to be their dad.

Bruce, as a true jack of all trades, was and did too many things to truly condense concisely. He was an avid home chef, armchair researcher of all things, expert DIY-er, traveler, animal lover, handyman, home brewer, science fiction movie fan, photographer, Parrothead, and genealogist, among many other things.

Most of all, Bruce was a sports fan. He loved college football and rooted for Alabama, although his true dedication was to IU Hoosier football. He loved all other Indiana sports and followed the Colts and Fever basketball too.

Bruce passed away shortly after his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by a son, Brandon M Brink. Bruce is survived by his children, Sydney Brink (Zach Staggs) and Nicholas Brink of Greenwood, Indiana; Hannah Brink (Maya) of Denver, Colorado; and William Maxwell Brink (Abisaig) of Conroe, Texas. He is also survived by his parents; his sister Natalie Ver Steeg (Jerry); and a niece, Brooke. He is also survived by his two beloved cats, Archie and
Lucy, who he absolutely cherished.

In accordance with his wishes there are no services planned. Bruce wanted to instead be remembered fondly over a cold beer with your friends and family – and Go Hoo-Hoo-Hoosiers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Indy Humane Society in memoriam of Bruce. Please also consider making a donation in his name to the HVAF (Helping Veterans and Families) of Indiana, Inc.