May 6, 2022

Frederick G. “Fred” Olinger, 69, of National City, California, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022 at his home. The son of Frederick “Fritz” and Rose Mary (Berneburg) Olinger, Fred was born on July 29, 1952 in Wabash, Indiana.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1971, Fred went on to earn his Associates degree from Vincennes...

May 5, 2022

Howard A. Deel, 80, North Manchester, passed away May 5, 2022 at his home. The son of Elden Rufus and Beulah Irene (Cline) Deel, Howard was born March 15, 1942 in Nyssa, Oregon.

During his childhood, Howard’s family frequently moved around the state of Oregon following his fathers work. Their nomadic lifestyle fueled Howard’s lifelong love for...

May 3, 2022

Stephanie Allen Jones died at her home in North Manchester, Indiana, on May 3, 2022; her husband Bob and daughter Wendy Pfeiffer were by her side. Stephanie was 78 years old.

Stephanie was born on September 10, 1943, in Ottawa, Kansas. She graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri and earned a B.S. in Music Education...

May 2, 2022

Helen Louise Lecocq, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Flat Rock, North Carolina, passed away on May 2, 2022 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. The daughter of Clem and Blanch (Poe) Finch, Helen was born on June 18, 1925 in Monette, Arkansas. The last surviving child of nine, Helen spent her childhood on the family farm learning...

Apr 25, 2022

Nan Louise Gemmer, 85, Liberty Mills, Indiana, passed away April 25, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of William G. and Marjorie P. (Mickel) Burwick, Nan was born on September 18, 1936, in Marion, Indiana.

In 1954 Nan graduated from Peru High School. After a few years, she went on to...

Apr 24, 2022

Danny Joe Fruitt, 78, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away April 24, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born March 8, 1944, in Wabash County, Indiana, Danny was the son of Floyd H. and Josephine M. (Shipley) Fruitt.

After graduating from Sidney High School in 1964, Danny married Deborah “Debbie” Kerr on July 17, 1965....

Apr 17, 2022

Virginia Marie (Miller) Block, 99, Liberty Mills, passed away on April 17, 2022 in her daughter’s home. The daughter of John and Opal (Smith) Miller, Virginia was born in a farmhouse on January 5, 1923 in Tippecanoe, Indiana.

The oldest of eight children, Virginia learned early on how to be a true matriarch of the family. She...

Apr 16, 2022

Dolores M. Gish, 91, Claypool, Indiana, passed away April 16, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of John and Laura (Bainter) Rockwell, Dolores was born in Wakarusa, Indiana, on January 29, 1931.

On July 10, 1949, Dolores was baptized into the Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Possessing a servant’s...

Apr 12, 2022

Jack Lee “Cookie” Cook, 69, Kokomo, passed away on April 12, 2022 at home. The son of Elmer and Madora (Hood) Cook, Jack was born February 9, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana.

After graduating from Kokomo High School in 1971, Jack served in the Air Force for four years as a military police sergeant and then served another...

Apr 10, 2022

Romona June Hagle, 59, New Haven, formerly of North Manchester, passed away on April 10, 2022 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Roger D. Douglas and Neva Able, Romona was born August 24, 1962 in Wabash, Indiana.

After spending most of her childhood growing up in North Manchester, Romona moved to Fort...

Apr 7, 2022

Vickie Louise Taylor, of North Manchester, passed away in her home on April 7, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1950, a daughter of John W. Ballard and Mary L. (Krumanaker) Ballard.

She began school in Churubusco then moved to South Whitley where she graduated in 1969. She spent most of her years in the food...

Apr 7, 2022

Harold L. Marks Jr., 91, North Manchester, passed away on April 7, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The son of Harold L. and Louise E. (Hoham) Marks, Harold was born on August 4, 1930 in Plymouth, Indiana.

Harold attended school at Thomas Marshall Elementary School, Central Junior High School and graduated from...

Apr 6, 2022

Vicki Sue Sutton, 74, North Manchester, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2022. A faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Vicki finished the race strong, with love and faith. Born in Bluffton, Indiana, on July 24, 1947, Vicki was the daughter of George and Mary Louise (Bunch) Graves.

In 1965 Vicki graduated from Bluffton...

Mar 31, 2022

Donna M. Clark, 66, Warsaw, formerly of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on the morning of March 31, 2022 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Maverne “Gene” and Helen Irene (Young) Stamate, Donna was born in Wabash, Indiana, on August 25, 1955. When Donna was born, her mother signed her up as a member of...

Mar 29, 2022

Dawn Mandi Bishop, 41, North Manchester, passed away on March 29, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Diane (Deneve) and Arnold Bishop, Dawn was born October 3, 1980 in Wabash, Indiana.

Dawn graduated from Manchester High School in 1999 and went on to work hard and provide the very best...

Mar 28, 2022

Marianne Miller Poston Briscoe, 67, Roann, Indiana, slipped into eternal rest on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born to E. Woodrow (“Woody”) and Elizabeth Stouffer Miller on December 14, 1954 in Wabash.

Marianne graduated from Southwood High School in 1973, and then married Louie Poston. They were blessed with two sons, Ian (Candy) Poston and Seth...

Mar 26, 2022

Tina Marie Hapner, 57, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away March 26, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. The daughter of Glenn and Beverly J. (Coon) Dazey, Tina was born on February 16, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio.

As a child, Tina grew up in the Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester. In 1984, she graduated...

Mar 22, 2022

Wayne E. Nordmann, 87, North Manchester, formerly of Roann, passed away on March 22, 2022 at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester. The son of Adolf J. and Iva I. (Bolinger) Nordmann, Wayne was born November 20, 1934 in Disko, Indiana.

After graduating from Laketon High School in 1953, Wayne went on to work at Container Corporation in...

Mar 21, 2022

Brenton E. “Brent” Archer, 65, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on March 21, 2022. Born in Columbia City, Indiana, on April 9, 1956, Brent was the son of Eugene B. and Hazel Jane Archer.

While at Columbia City Joint High School, Brent was in Science Club and played clarinet in the band. In 1974...

Mar 21, 2022

Vonda Lynn Kelsey, 67, South Whitley, passed away March 21, 2022 at Parkview Whitley Memorial Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana. The daughter of Jack and Mary (Ball) Gatchel, Vonda was born December 2, 1954 in Wabash, Indiana.

After graduating from Wabash High School in 1973, Vonda worked on an assembly line at Singer Controls in North Manchester,...