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Gregory "Greg" Wayne Welch

Gregory "Greg" Wayne Welch

Feb 4, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Wayne Welch, born on October 21, 1982, in Wabash, passed away tragically on February 4, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. The son of Wayne Welch and Brenda (Turner) Wallen, Greg was a cherished individual whose vibrant personality touched the lives of many.

A graduate from Northfield High School in 2002, Greg was a proud member...

Thomas Sydney Jarman

Thomas Sydney Jarman

Jan 30, 2025

Thomas Sydney Jarman died on January 30th, 2025, in the presence of his dedicated wife (Janet Jarman), children (Jennifer Gornick, Rebecca Hoekstra and Benjamin Jarman) and grandson (Nicholas Jarman). Born February 18th, 1942, Tom grew up in Oswego, IL and met Janet Lisk while attending Wheaton College. They wedded in 1964 at the end of their senior year and remained...

Stanley "Stan" Joe Gray

Stanley "Stan" Joe Gray

Jan 28, 2025

Stanley "Stan" Joe Gray, 75, South Whitley, passed away at his home on January 28, 2025. Born on August 3, 1949, in Wabash, to Verl and Opal (Hill) Gray, Stan was a lifelong resident of the South Whitley area, apart from a significant eight-year period spent in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1980 to 1988.

Stan graduated from South Whitley High School in...

James "Jim" Baker

James "Jim" Baker

Jan 27, 2025

James "Jim" Baker, a lifetime resident of North Manchester, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, at the age of 89. Born on March 17, 1935, in North Manchester, to John and Ruby (Westafer) Baker, Jim lived a life marked by joy, faith, love of family and sports.

Jim graduated from High School in 1954, where he took...

Harold "Harry" A. Machall

Harold "Harry" A. Machall

Jan 27, 2025

Harold "Harry" A. Machall, born on December 4, 1944, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Louis A. and Martha A. (Summers) Machall, passed away at his home on January 27, 2025, with his loving wife, Claudia, by his side. A devoted husband and Catholic, Harry will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and his passion for life. 

After completing his early education...

Wyatt Elizabeth Stout

Wyatt Elizabeth Stout

Jan 23, 2025

Wyatt Elizabeth Stout was born on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, to Caleb and Carsyn (Howard) Stout. Living up to the meaning of her name, strong fighter, Wyatt fought her whole life. From the moment the pregnancy complications began to the moment she arrived home with Jesus, she was the strongest fighter. After 22 hours of life, she passed away peacefully...

Steven L. Allen

Steven L. Allen

Jan 18, 2025

Steven L. Allen, born on August 31, 1970, in Wabash, Indiana, to Bev LaMont and Linda (Lane) Allen, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.

Steven proudly served his country in both the Navy and the Army National Guard, embodying the values of service and sacrifice throughout his life. After being honorably discharged, Steven was an...

Ivana "Ivy" Lee Epp

Ivana "Ivy" Lee Epp

Jan 16, 2025

Ivana "Ivy" Lee Epp, 76, North Manchester, was born on March 2, 1948, in Wabash, to Robert “Bob” Henry and Dorothy Kathryn (Heeter) Gahl, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. A devoted member of Laketon Wesleyan Church, Ivana was a woman of deep faith with an unwavering love for her Lord and Savior, which...

Penny Lee Blocher

Penny Lee Blocher

Jan 13, 2025

Penny Lee Blocher, born on March 3, 1951, in Fort Wayne, to Cecil Paul and Gladys Marion (Ball) Metzger, passed away on January 13 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, whose life was marked by her profound devotion to family, faith, and her vocation.

Penny graduated from Whitko Community...

Charles Roy Allen

Charles Roy Allen

Jan 12, 2025

Charles Roy Allen, born on June 3, 1943, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Roy and Goldie (Allen) Allen, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on January 12, 2025 at the age of 81.

Charles was a man who possessed a remarkable mechanical gift that led him to a fulfilling career as a maintenance worker. He dedicated many years of...

Jerome "Jerry" Hoskins

Jerome "Jerry" Hoskins

Jan 3, 2025

The Reverend Jerome "Jerry" Hoskins, born on September 30, 1944, in Bell County, Kentucky, to Morris Neal and Nellie (Hampton) Hoskins, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana. He was a remarkable individual, whose laugh, and love will be remembered by his loving family.

In the early part of his life, Jerry was a...

Howard "Doc" F. Terrill

Howard "Doc" F. Terrill

Dec 25, 2024

Howard "Doc" F. Terrill, a dedicated and respected veterinarian, family man, and community leader, passed away peacefully at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on March 16, 1933, in Ridgeway, Ohio, to Harvey C. and Ruth I. (Bayliss) Terrill, Doc’s journey through life began with a profound love for animals,...

Linda Kay Geaugh

Linda Kay Geaugh

Dec 23, 2024

Linda Kay Geaugh, a beloved matriarch and devoted friend, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 76 in the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on August 7, 1948, in Huntington, Indiana, to Russell and Devona “De” (Warner) Farley Jr., Linda embodied warmth and kindness, leaving a lasting impression on her family and friends. 

Linda began her...

Kathleen P. Morris

Kathleen P. Morris

Dec 22, 2024

Kathleen P. Morris, 99, Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana, (formally of Laketon, Indiana) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born November 4, 1925 near Sheridan, Indiana, to Doyle and Helena (Moore) Pruitt.

Kathleen graduated in 1943 from Westfield High School in Westfield, Indiana. After high school, Kathleen worked seven years at...

Eileen Joyce Beachler

Eileen Joyce Beachler

Dec 22, 2024

Eileen Joyce (Wrightsman) Beachler, daughter of Raymond and Nellie (Flora) Wrightsman, was born on October 14, 1928, near Flint, Michigan in Genessee County, Michigan. She departed this life on December 22, 2024.

Eileen was united in marriage with Herman S. Beachler on October 17, 1948. To this union were born two sons and two daughters.

Eileen was baptized into the fellowship of...

Patricia Ann McNeely

Patricia Ann McNeely

Dec 18, 2024

Patricia Ann McNeely, born on April 18, 1945, in Logan, West Virginia, to Burl and Cynthia (Niece) Dingess, passed away December 18, 2024, at the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana.

Patricia was a dedicated homemaker and a remarkable woman who devoted her life to raising seven children while supporting her husband while he worked outside the home. Her unwavering commitment...

Beulah E. Badskey

Beulah E. Badskey

Dec 13, 2024

Beulah E. Badskey, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted wife, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana. Born on June 8, 1936, in Servia, Indiana, to Henry George and Sylvia Rose (Vandermark) Young, Beulah led a life defined by her unwavering commitment to her family and her faith.

In 1954 Beulah graduated from...

Joyce Anne Drake

Joyce Anne Drake

Dec 12, 2024

Joyce Anne Drake, born on November 20, 1946, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul Raymond and Doris Arlene (Brandenburg) Ebbinghouse, passed away at her home in Manchester, Indiana, on December 12, 2024, at the age of 77.

A graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1964, Joyce dedicated over 30 years of her professional life to Heckman Bindery, where her commitment and...

Bobbee J. Graham

Bobbee J. Graham

Dec 11, 2024

Bobbee J. Albert Graham, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana, at the age of 90. She was born on April 28, 1934 in Sturgis, Michigan to Ray William and Jeanne Frances (Dykes) Rogusta.

She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952. Later that year she married Charles...

Alice M. Jannings

Alice M. Jannings

Dec 6, 2024

Alice M. Jannings, 83, Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on December 6, 2024 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of William “Bill Henry and Frances J. (Branch) Schaffer, Alice was born December 4, 1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

In 1961, Alice married Robert S. Jannings, with whom she shared many cherished years until his passing on February...

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