Sep 1, 2021

Susan C. Egolf, 66, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 1, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Laurence R. “Larry” and Carolyn I. (Holl) Leffel, Susan was born March 15, 1955 in Wabash, Indiana.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1973, Susan went to work for Manchester Trucking. After years...

Aug 29, 2021

Richard Lee Clutter, 47, beloved husband and independent spirit, left this life early Sunday morning, August 29. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Dana, and his family, son Austin, step-son, Brandon Clark, father Harvey, brothers Jason and Billy, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Richard lived his life on his own terms.  He was always...

Aug 27, 2021

Bruce L. Cornett, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 27, 2021. The son of Samuel Chester and Alma (Barger) Cornett, Bruce was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 19, 1951.

In 1972 Bruce moved to Lagro, Indiana from Salem, Indiana where he grew up. A year later he moved to North Manchester,...

Aug 21, 2021

Norman Ray Lightle, 83, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away August 21, 2021. Born August 16, 1938 in Veedersburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harold Ray and Celestia Maxine (Eudy) Lightle.

Norman was a wonderful husband to his wife, Pamela (Edmunds) Lightle, who he married on April 12, 1957. Norman and Pamela sadly experienced the...

Aug 21, 2021

Max Lee Cordill, 84, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away August 21, 2021 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash, Indiana. Born in South Whitley, Indiana on July 28, 1937, Max was the son of the late James D. and Ruth L. (Stafford) Cordill.

On November 7, 1986, Max’s life changed for the better when he married Pauline Lester....

Aug 20, 2021

Angilee Miller Beery, age 79, of North Manchester, died on Friday, August 20, 2021, following a recent diagnosis of advanced gastric cancer.

Angilee was born December 15, 1941, in Middlebury, Indiana, and lived in North Manchester continuously beginning in 1965. She graduated from Manchester College in 1963 with a degree in Elementary Education and later earned a...

Aug 19, 2021

Elizabeth E. “Beth” Mills, 88, Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away August 19, 2021 at her home. The last living child of Allen Dayton and Dezzie Ezell (Howard) Whitley, Beth was born in Crowell, Texas on December 16, 1932.

On April 28, 1968 Beth married her best friend and the love of her life, Lawrence E. “Larry” Mills....

Aug 17, 2021

Dennis was born to Dwight and Mae Butler on March 2, 1925. Old age and cancer finally caught up with one of the truly fabulous members of the "greatest generation." He was welcomed onto heaven's eighteenth green on August 17th. Literally always by his side, dad will be so dearly missed by his loving wife Rosie. Den and Rosie...

Aug 13, 2021

Cecil L. Pyle, 83, North Manchester, Indiana, entered the Gates of Heaven on August 13, 2021. Born in rural Silver Lake, Indiana, on September 2, 1937, Cecil was the son of the late Robert A. and Lucile G. (Rager) Pyle.

At an early age Cecil’s parents instilled in Cecil and his siblings the importance of faith, and...

Aug 9, 2021

Sam Henry Bradley, 81, Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away August 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Sam and his twin Bulah were born on February 19, 1940 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Sam and Gracie (Arnett) Bradley. He was one of seven children.

During his senior year of high school, Sam married Lura Dean...

Aug 3, 2021

Mary Jane Helton, 52, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away unexpectedly August 3, 2021 at her residence. Born April 5, 1969 in Goshen, Indiana, Mary was the daughter of Ed Gillespie and Sheryl (Neff) Stabler.

Mary was a graduate of Wawasee High School class of 1987.  Less than a year later, Mary married Ellis E. Helton on March...

Aug 1, 2021

Louise E. (Krom) Jacoby Shull, 98, was called home by her Creator and Lord, Jesus Christ on August 1, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare.  Louise was the oldest child of Milo O. and Frieda P. (Knoop) Krom born on December 25, 1922 in North Manchester. Her siblings were Thelma (Gordan) Smith, Lewis Krom, Trisha (Russell) Herron all deceased. She grew...

Jul 27, 2021

Richard C. Gale, 56, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021, with the love of his life by his side. He was born November 12, 1964, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Lewis and LaDonna (Steele) Gale.

In 1984 Richard graduated from Manchester High School and in 1986 received his Associates Degree in...

Jul 25, 2021

Jean D. Brainard, 96, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on July 25, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born in North Manchester on April 10, 1925, Jean was the daughter of the late Foster and Edna Marie (Westafer) Brown.

While living in California Jean met John M. Brainard. On June 1, 1946 the two wed...

Jul 23, 2021

Cleo B. Hippensteel, 95, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester on July 23, 2021. Born in Huntington County, Indiana on March 2, 1926, Cleo was the daughter of the late Ervin C. and Gladys M. (Baker) Spath.

Two years after graduating from Laketon High School in 1944, Cleo married Donald Guthrie...

Jul 23, 2021

Joseph L. “Joe” Blocher, 81, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on July 23, 2021. The son of S. Willis and Lelia E. (Baker) Blocher, Joe was born in North Manchester on March 22, 1940. He was one of six children.

In September of 1960, Joe was baptized into the North Manchester Old German Baptist...

Jul 22, 2021

Victor Salazar Jr., 78, North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away July 22, 2021 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born on July 26, 1942 in Denver Colorado, Victor was the son of the late Victor and Mary (Gayton) Salazar Sr.

Victor’s love for his country was matched by few. He spent thirty years in...

Jul 21, 2021

Bonnie Lou Wiley, 81, Urbana, Indiana, passed away July 21, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, Indiana. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1940 in Wabash, Indiana, Bonnie was the daughter of the late James Harry and Evelyn Maxine (Schrader) Gardner.

During the Wabash County Fair in 1955, Bonnie met Ronald D. Wiley near the Ferris...

Jul 19, 2021

Cecilia Dolores (Laurie) Hardy passed away peacefully in her home on July 19, 2021 at the age of 95. She married the love of her life Thomas E. Hardy in December of 1951 and sadly he preceded her in death in 2014. They retired to New Braunfels, TX in 1994 where they spent many years enjoying all that New...

Jul 15, 2021

Leo Metzger, 100, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away July 15, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Leo and his twin brother, Loren, were born in Kosciusko County, Indiana on October 24, 1920 to the late Howard and Iva (Leckrone) Metzger.

Growing up on a farm with his five brothers and three sisters, Leo enjoyed driving...