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  • REV. JOHN M. WHITCRAFT, 96, WINONA LAKE, IN

     

    Rev. John M. Whitcraft, 96, resident of Grace Village, Winona Lake, IN passed away on Tuesday evening April 30, 2013 at Grace Village.  John was born near Lititz, PA on March 19, 1917 to Elmer & Edna (Weaver) Whitcraft.  They preceded him in death.  John married Mary Pauline Redcay on January 1, 1940.  John was a veteran of World War II and a private in the Army.  After the war, and while working at DeWalt Corp. in Lancaster, PA, John experienced a call to ministry.  They continued to live in Lancaster County, PA until 1952 when they moved to Chicago in order for John to attend Bethany Seminary.  In 1953, the family moved to North Manchester, IN where John continued his education at Manchester College, graduating with a B.A. degreee in 1956.  He then returned to Bethany Seminary for his Master of Divinity in 1959.  During John's college and seminary years, he served a part-time pastorate at the Clear Creek Church of the Brethren, Huntington, IN.  Beginning in 1959, John began full-time pastoral ministry and continued in that work for many decades serving several Church of the Brethren congregations including, Liberty Mills, IN; Eversole at New Lebanon, OH; Union Grove at Muncie, IN; Eel River / West Eel River at Silver Lake, IN; New Paris, IN and part-time at Roann, IN.  John enjoyed fishing and bowling whenever it fit into his busy retired life.  He and his wife, Mary particularly loved attending sporting and special events in the lives of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  John and Mary have 5 children; Brenda (Chuck) Petry, Ft. Wayne, IN; Jim (Jane) Whitcraft, Hoagland, IN; Faye (Larry) Jagger, Winona Lake, IN; Scott (Crystal) Whitcraft, Wausau, WI and Pam (Duane) Metzger, Leesburg, IN.  They also have 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  John is also survived by his sister, Margaret Whitcraft, Lititz, PA.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel in Grace Village, Winona Lake, IN.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the chapel.  Private burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN.  Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Rev. John M. Whitcraft, memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 1515 Provident Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580 or Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590 or Kosciusko County Relay for Life, c/o McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962.   To send a private condolence to the Whitcraft family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • REX E. MARTIN, 81, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    Rex E. Martin, 81, North Manchester, IN died April 30, 2013 at his residence.  He was born at Wabash County, Indiana on February 22, 1932 to Guy & Freda (Grossnickle) Martin.  On August 25, 1951 he married Patricia A. Schenkel.  She died August 10, 2006.  Surviving are two sons, Jerry Martin, Roann, IN and Terry Martin, North Manchester, IN.  Four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  Two sisters and his parents are deceased.  Rex was a press operator at Bendix Abrasive in North Manchester, retiring after 32 years.    Friends and family may call on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary.  Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Rex E. Martin, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992 or the North Manchester Food Pantry, 207 River Cove Lane, North Manchester, IN 46962.  To send a private condolence to the Martin family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • NELDA L. HUBLER, 75, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    Nelda L. Hubler, 75, North Manchester, IN died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born February 27, 1938 in Menifee County, KY to Elbert & Elizabeth (Griggs) Carpenter.  She was a homemaker and had worked at United Technologies, North Manchester, IN.  Nelda first married Henry Hatfield Sr., he is deceased. She then married David Hubler, he is also deceased.  She was a member of Claypool Full Gospel Tabernacle, Claypool, IN.  She is survived by one son, Henry (Rebecca) Hatfield II, Roann, IN; four daughters, Ramona (Wayne) Howard, Pierceton, IN, Tammy Mikel, Akron, IN, Sherri (Loy) Conley, Servia, IN and Teresa (Troy) Cleveland, Milford, IN; two brothers, Donald Carpenter, North Manchester, IN & Charlie Carpenter, Stirrat, WV; one sister Laverna West, Stirrat, WV; Seventeen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.  Two brothers and one sister are deceased.  Services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Claypool Full Gospel Tabernacle, 205 N. Main Street, Claypool, IN.  Friends and family may call on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Pastor Joe Necessary will officiate and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN.  Arrangements are entrusted to  McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  To send a private condolence to the Hubler family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • SYLVIA O. CONLEY, 53, SILVER LAKE, IN

     

    Sylvia O. Conley, 53, Silver Lake, IN died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at her residence.  She was born July 16, 1959 in Paintsville, KY to Walter & Sallie M. (Gambill) Owens. On December 24, 1976 she married Roger D. Conley.  He died July 25, 2001. She was a resident of Silver Lake, IN since November 2012 and had formerly lived in Akron, IN for 13 years.  Sylvia was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and working in her flower garden.  She is survived by one daughter, April R. (Jeff) Fuller, Akron, IN; her mother, Sallie M. Owens, Oil Springs, KY; three brothers, Billy Joe (Fannie) Owens, Oil Springs, KY, James (Anita) Owens, Oil Springs, KY and Danny (Jackie) Owens, Kentucky; two sisters, Judy (David) Mollett, Kermit, WV & Sandra Owens, Paintsville, KY and two grandchildren.  One son, Willie Dean Conley, and one brother are deceased.  Services will be held Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary.  Pastor Henry Arnett Jr. will officiate and burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Sylvia O. Conley, memorial contributions may be made to McKee Mortuary, to assist the family with final expenses, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Conley family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • FRANK E. DRUDGE, 89, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    Frank E. Drudge, 89, formerly of Silver Lake, IN died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born May 8, 1923 in Elkhart, IN to Ray & Mary Edith (Ulrey) Drudge.  He was raised by his uncle & aunt, John & Carrie (Drudge) Ayers.  Frank graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1941. On September 27, 1942 he married Helen Sittler. Frank  was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII and received the Bronze Star. He began working for his uncle at the John Ayers Market and later assumed ownership and established Drudge's Market in downtown Silver Lake. Later, he was a rural mail carrier for the Silver Lake Post Office for 30 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, North Manchester, IN, Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73, Warsaw, IN and the American Legion. He served his community as a longtime board member of the Lakeview Cemetery Association, Silver Lake, IN.  He is survived by his wife, Helen Drudge, North Manchester, IN; one son, Michael V. (Carole Grinstead) Drudge, Sylviana, OH; two grandchildren, Jeffrey (Ellen) Drudge and Derek (Becky) Drudge, both of San Francisco, CA; and two step grandchildren, Nick Grinstead, Beirut, Lebanon & Lindsay Grinstead, Chicago, IL. Four brothers and three sisters are deceased.  Services will be May 10, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN.  Family and friends may call two hours prior to services.  Pastor Sue Babovec & Rev. Kevin DeKoninck will officiate.  There will be a private burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Frank Drudge, memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana, PO Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748.     Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  To send a private condolence to the Drudge family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • REBECCA L. FIELDS, 39, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    Rebecca L. Fields, 39, North Manchester, IN passed away at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her home.  She was born at Wabash, Indiana on August 24, 1973 to Robert W. & Barbara A. (Sroufe) Jester.  They survive at North Manchester.  On November 21, 1992 she married Daniel A. Fields.  He survives.  Also surviving are a son, Dallas A. Fields and a daughter, Alicia N. Fields, both at home in North Manchester.  Two sisters, Sherri K. (Randy) Adkins, North Webster, IN and Jennifer Jester, North Manchester.  A paternal grandmother, Bea (Jester) Wampler, North Manchester.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Cecil Jester, her maternal grandparents, George & Louise Sroufe, and a paternal step grandfather, Ernest Wampler.  Becky worked at Wildman Business Group, Warsaw, IN for 5 years and Manchester Community Schools for 5 years.  She graduated from Manchester High School in 1992 and was a member of Tri-Kappa.  She was co-founder of North Manchester Relay for Life, and was chairperson for 2 years.  She was a volunteer for the Manchester Recreation Association and member of Manchester Church of the Brethren.  Friends and family may call on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second Street, North Manchester, IN where calling will begin at 9:00 a.m.  Pastor Todd Mullins and Rev. Kevin DeKoninick will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Rebecca L. Fields, memorial contributions may be made the Dallas A. & Alicia N. Fields Educational Fund, c/o Daniel Fields, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.  To send a private condolence to the Fields family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • PHYLLIS JEAN COX, 83, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    Phyllis Jean Cox, 83, North Manchester, IN died at 12:34 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN.  She was born at Wabash, Indiana on April 10, 1930 to Meredith M. & Lillian Carol (Miller) Wood.  They are deceased.  On June 18, 1955 she married Charles J. "Joe" Cox.  He died April 18, 1995.  Phyllis was a homemaker and worked at General Tire at Wabash for over 30 years.  Surviving are a son, William M. (Diana K. Shepherd) Cox, North Manchester, IN.  Two granddaughters, Angela K. Cox and Linzy N. Cox, both of Warsaw, IN.  One brother, Danny (Nancy) Cox, Georgia; two sisters, Rita (David) Mueller, Dyer, IN and Patty (Jeff) Hopper, Denver, IN.  Her step mother, Mary Fawley, Wabash, IN.  Friends and family may call on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary.  Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN.  To send a private condolence to the Cox family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • DEWAYNE L. FITCH, 78, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    DeWayne L. Fitch, 78, North Manchester, IN died at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born in Polk Township, Huntington County, IN to Carl L. & Berneice M. (Garber) Fitch.  They are deceased.  He was a 1952 graduate of Andrews High School and was a past member of the I.O.O.F. at Andrews, IN.  DeWayne was employed for 27 years at Con-Agri Fertilizer in Huntington, IN, two of those years as manager.  Later, he was a salesman with Wible's Shoe Store at North Manchester, IN for 4 years.  He had been a crossing guard for Manchester Community Schools from 1997-2007 and custodian for Congregational Christian Church from 1999-2006.  On June 15, 1979 he married Bette L. (Rosen) Bechtold.  She survives.  Also surviving are three sons, Timothy L. (Cindy) Fitch, Warren, IN; Edwin J. (Lori) Fitch, Urbana, IN and Bret J. (Michelle) Bechtold, North Manchester, IN.  Three daughters, Pamela S. Taylor, Indianapolis, IN; Jane E. (Michael) Clark, North Manchester, IN and Beth R. (David) Wampler, North Manchester, IN.  Twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.  One brother and one sister are deceased.  DeWayne & Bette enjoyed attending their grandchildren's activities, camping and golfing.  He enjoyed collecting antique tractors and was a member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester.  Services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN where calling will begin one hour prior to the service.  Friends and family may also call on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114W, North Manchester, IN.   Pastor J.P. Freeman and Pastor Sebrena Cline will officiate and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of DeWayne L. Fitch, memorial contributions may be made to Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005.  To send a private condolence to the Fitch family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • JIMMY D. PURVIS, 57, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    Jimmy D. Purvis, 57, North Manchester, IN died at 8:17 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born April 27, 1955 at Owingsville, KY to Ewell & Mary Alice (Withrow) Purvis.  Before it's clsoing, he had worked at Warner Corp., North Manchester.  Surviving are two sons, Jimmy L. Purvis, Marion, IN and Michael D. (Amanda) Purvis, Plymouth, IN.  A daughter, Michaela Gordon, Wabash, IN and seven grandchildren.  Also surviving are four brothers, William Staton and Herman Staton, both of North Manchester.  David Purvis, Owingsville, KY and Kenny Purvis, Servia, IN.  A sister, Ann Francis Staton, Kentucky.  A brother, Ewell Jean Purvis and a sister, Jeanie Sue Shepherd are deceased.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at his residence, 812 Thorn Street, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call at the residence from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on May 18.  To assist the family will final expenses, memorial contributions may be made to McKee Mortuary. 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962.  To send a private condolence to the Purvis family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

  • JAMES R. GEORGE, 83, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

     

    James R. "Jim" George, 83, North Manchester, IN died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor West, Wabash, IN.  He was born at Floyd County, KY on July 22, 1929 to John & Lucile (Davis) George.  Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WW II and Korea.  He worked in assembly for 13 years at General Motors and 13 years at Checker Cab Co., both at Kalamazoo, MI.  After moving to Indiana he worked for the Indiana State High-Way Dept. until retirement.  Jim would be remembered in North Manchester for the vegetable and fruit market he operated from his home on Beckley Street.  He is survived by three sons; Robert E. (Kelly) George, Lawton, MI; Terry (Linda) George, Paw Paw, MI and James Scott (Beth) George, Kalamazoo, MI.  A daughter, Mary (Keith) Heighton, Lawton, MI.  Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.  One brother is deceased.   Graveside service Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate.  McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN is handling the arrangements.  To send a private condolence to the George family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.

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