Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Devon Metzger
Dec 3, 2024
Devon Metzger passed away quietly in his home in North Manchester, Indiana on December 3rd, 2024. His astute, wry sense of humor, mischievous spirit and unbridled willingness to share his wisdom and life experience will be unfathomably missed by all who knew him.
Though he was born in Norwich, New York, on February 27th, 1946, Devon was a true Hoosier. He...
Clifton "Cliff" Ray Howard Sr.
Nov 28, 2024
Clifton "Cliff" Ray Howard Sr., born on September 27, 1947, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Joseph Leo and Bonnie Mae (Fray) Howard, passed away peacefully at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on November 28, 2024. Cliff was a beloved figure in the lives of his family and friends, known for his kindness and unwavering support.
For over thirty years, Cliff owned...
Glennis Anne Macy
Nov 28, 2024
Glennis Anne Macy, beloved wife, sister, aunt, dedicated nurse, and cherished friend, passed away on November 28, 2024, at TureCare Healthcare in Auburn, Indiana, surrounded by the warmth of her family. Born on January 19, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Verlin Messman and Dorothy Mae (Robertson) Roberts, Glennis brought joy and light into the lives of...
Steven "Steve" Donald Anderson
Nov 23, 2024
Steven "Steve" Donald Anderson, born on September 12, 1961, in Warren, Michigan, to Carl Edwin and Margaret Pearl (Little) Anderson, passed away on November 23, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Steve graduated from Cousino High School in Warren, Michigan in 1979 embarked on a fulfilling career in retail management. For several years, he dedicated his efforts to...
Maxine Estep
Nov 16, 2024
Maxine Estep, 95, of North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away November 16, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on February 27, 1929, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Alex Hayden and Mary Jane (Sargent) Kelley, Maxine was the youngest of thirteen children. By the age of ten, Maxine’s parents had passed and it was her...
Dennis Eugene Cripe
Nov 13, 2024
Dennis Eugene Cripe, born on February 18, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana, to Daniel Arden and Doris Irene (Moore) Cripe, went to be with Jesus, on November 13, 2024 at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana.
He graduated from Manchester High School in 1965 and further pursued his education at Indiana Wesleyan University. Before embarking on a remarkable thirty-one-year career...
Jack L. Wagner
Nov 12, 2024
Jack L. Wagner, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home in North Manchester, Indiana, on November 12, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on February 10, 1941, in Gary, Indiana, to Rosco and Nicy “Sally” (Young) Wagner, Jack lived a life full of love for his family and those around him.
Jack devoted twenty-three years of...
Karen Roberts Sare
Nov 10, 2024
Karen Roberts Sare, 71, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on November 10, 2024. The daughter of James and Ruth (Bendsen) Rowe, Karen was born July 6, 1953 in Angola, Indiana.
Karen’s life-long vocational calling was to live a life of service and accompaniment. She graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, in 1971 and went on to earn her Bachelor of...
Daniel E. Speicher II
Nov 8, 2024
Daniel E. Speicher II, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully on November 8 2024, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire those who knew him. Born September 26, 1934, in Urbana, Indiana, to Harold and Mona (Devers) Speicher, Daniel lived a life characterized by dedication, kindness, and a faithful spirit.
A proud...
Richard "Rich" Ray Wion
Nov 6, 2024
Richard ("Rich") Ray Wion, 73, made his Journey Home late November 6, 2024, while still in his own home, being uplifted and loved by his attentive family members. After a challenging but brief uphill climb on stony terrain, he was able to attain and enjoy a peaceful Mountaintop View before his Spirit was free to fly from his Earthly Vessel....
Kim William Butler
Nov 1, 2024
Kim William Butler, born on December 13, 1954, to Jack William and Thelma Jean (Jagger) Butler, in Rochester, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in North Manchester, Indiana, on November 1, 2024, at the age of 69.
A dedicated professional, Kim devoted thirty-nine years of his career to Laketon Refining Corporation, from where he retired in 2019. His leadership and commitment were exemplified...
Michael LeRoy Bishop
Oct 28, 2024
Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69, Akron, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. The son of LeRoy Bishop and Phyllis (Chaffee) McMichael, Michael was born on October 15, 1955, in Wabash, Indiana,
Michael attended Manchester High School before serving in the United States Army. After his time in the Army,...
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