Mary Long
, Indiana
August 12, 2026
Mary Frances Long, 101, of Colfax, passed away August 13, 2026 in her home. She was born on September 21, 1924 in Clinton County to Martin L. and Ruth Marie (Maish) Dunn. She married Melvin Long on December 2, 1945 and he preceded her in 2000.Mary was a life-long Colfax area resident and graduate of Scircleville High School. She was a farmer’s wife and had worked as a bank teller. She played in the Freddie Shaffer Band for 5 years. Mary was a “Pepsiholic” and enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, playing the piano, word searches, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.Surviving are her son: Roger Long of Colfax, sister: Carolyn Brant of Frankfort, sister-in-law: Connie Dunn of Frankfort, grandchildren: Morgan Long of Frankfort and Dakota (Mia) Long of Colfax, great-grandchildren: Benson, Armani, and Everly, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings:…
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James Eric Reconnu
, Indiana
October 9, 2026
James E. Reconnu, 83, of Indianapolis and formerly of Frankfort, passed away October 10, 2026 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He was born on September 21, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Norman L. and Marilyn Louise (Steinmiller) Reconnu. He married Joan Gleason and she preceded him in passing. He married Judy Graves and she also preceded him in passing.Jim attended school near Pittsburgh and served in the United States Army. He painted houses for a living. He enjoyed flea markets and looking for things to resell.Surviving are his daughter: Kristin, 6 step-children, step-brother: Arthur Pradai of Pennsylvania, along with 10 grandchildren, including Samantha Horton, and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Shawn Sowards, brother: Norman Reconnu, and a sister.A memorial visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort. Military honors will take…
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