Nov 8, 2019

Genevieve Gierlowski, 96, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on November 8, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. On September 9, 1923 Genevieve was born in Vinnytsia, Russia, present day Ukraine, to Prokop and Olga (Ostrowski) Demintrinko.

After graduating from high school in Ukraine, Genevieve married Leon Gierlowski in August of 1944. For thirty-five...

Nov 4, 2019

Dorothy Pearl Fry Whitmore passed away at 6:51 p.m. November 4, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. She was born May 30, 1917 to Earl and Bessie (Netzley) Fry in Chicago, Illinois.

On December 25, 1936 Dorothy’s aunt Elsie wrapped her as a present and was given to Rev. Albert L. Whitmore. They were married...

Nov 4, 2019

James A. Endress, 73, Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on November 4, 2019 at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Born on November 19, 1945 in Wabash County, Indiana, James was the son of Charles and Martha (Lawrence) Endress.

After graduating with an Associates Degree, James started working maintenance for Kosciusko Community Hospital when it first opened...

Nov 4, 2019

Walter L. Niccum, 97, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 12:43 a.m. on November 4, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. One of six children, Walter was born on February 27, 1922 in Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana, to Albert L. and Mary K. (Karn) Niccum.

At the age of twenty, Walter married Doris I. Cripe...

Nov 1, 2019

Ray J. Eberly, 93, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 5:45 p.m. on November 1, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of six children, Ray was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, on April 25, 1926 to Levi and Mary (Mishler) Eberly.

Ray attended Larwill High School and in...

Oct 30, 2019

Jeremy Scott Eugene Melton passed away October 30, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jeremy was born on October 18, 2019 to Kenneth Sanchez and Zoella Mae Melton in Fort Wayne.

Although his time was short here on earth, he left a large impact in the hearts of his father, Kenneth Sanchez, Warsaw, Indiana; his mother...

Oct 24, 2019

Thomas L. Gearhart, 73, Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away tragically on October 24, 2019.  One of three children, Thomas was born on September 17, 1946 in Warsaw, Indiana, to Robert O. and Lois M. (Montel) Gearhart.

Thomas (Tom) graduated in 1964 and spent most of his years attending Silver Lake High School.  Six years later,...

Oct 21, 2019

Anna Louise Kline, 74, North Manchester passed away October 21, 2019 at her residence at 10:10 p.m. On June 2, 1945, Anna was born in Warsaw, Indiana to William and Lula Mae (McCane) Rutherford.

Faith has always been the cornerstone of Anna’s life. She passed the importance of religion on to her family, especially her daughters. She...

Oct 20, 2019

William Jude Maish, infant son of Parker and Molly and little brother to George, went to be with his grandpa in the stars at 5:37 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on October 20, 2019 at 1:58 a.m. to the proudest mom and dad.

Although only in...

Oct 16, 2019

Eloise Pearl Hoch, 89, North Manchester passed away October 16, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Eloise was born to Harvey F. and Lottie M. (Overholt) Zook on March 15, 1930 in Newton, Kansas.

After graduating from Clear Creek High School in 1948, Eloise married her soulmate, Beaver Edward Hoch...

Oct 15, 2019

Mildred “Millie” V. Dubea, 82, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 1:50 p.m. on October 15, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Millie was born in Clinton, Indiana on May 24, 1937 to Thomas and Edith Irene (Beard) Kelsheimer.

In 1955 Millie graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, Indiana. Years...

Oct 10, 2019

James “Jim” Earl Schumaker Jr., 66, North Manchester passed away October 10, 2019 at his residence. On July 30, 1953, Jim was born in Wabash, Indiana to James E. and Betty (Penrod) Schumaker Sr.

Jim was a man that was always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed various activities outside including: playing golf, camping, hunting,...

Oct 8, 2019

Alexis Destiney Avery, 20, Nashville, Indiana passed away in a tragic car accident on October 8, 2019 at 9:39 a.m. in Nashville, Indiana. Alexis was born on December 21, 1998 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Melissa Avery.

A graduate from Chambersburg Area School District Senior in 2017, Alexis was a member of the Glee Club and FFA....

Oct 3, 2019

Caroline Sue Johnston, 73, North Manchester passed away October 3, 2019 in her home. Daughter of Charles Robert and Eleanor Alice (Trotter) Boyce, Caroline was born on October 29, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana. On December 10, 1984, Caroline married Thomas Johnston. Thomas later passed away in December of 2013.

Caroline was a homebody that enjoyed babysitting...

Sep 27, 2019

Bonnie L. Frieden, 88, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on September 27, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, Bonnie was born on July 16, 1931 in North Manchester to George and Opal (Krom) Frieden.

Bonnie was a lifelong resident of North Manchester and graduated from Chester High School...

Sep 21, 2019

Evelyn S. Dingess-Elliott, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 2:46 p.m. on September 21, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, Indiana. Daughter of Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson, Evelyn was born in Silver Lake, Indiana on March 8, 1949.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1967, Evelyn married Bobbie G. Dingess on August...

Sep 17, 2019

Dr. David Paul Rodriguez, 69, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on September 17, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 28, 1950, David was the son of Anthony and Ruth (Toro) Rodriguez

Written by his 3 daughters

Words can’t express what an amazing man he...

Sep 17, 2019

Eloise E. Brubaker, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on September 17, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of five children, Eloise was born on October 28, 1921 in Wabash County, Indiana to Walter and Mary (Forney) Coning.

In 1939 Eloise graduated from Chester High School. Nine years later, she married Charlie Brubaker...

Sep 16, 2019

Theron H. Rupley, 88, North Manchester passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. On Feburary 7, 1931, Theron was born to John H. and Gertrude (Garner) Rupley in Huntington County, Indiana.

Theron graduated from Chester High School class of 1949 and was a member of the basketball team that...

Sep 14, 2019

Donald E. Roth, 100, North Manchester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on September 14, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of eight children, Donald was born on June 3, 1919 to Klor H. and Sylvia B. (Conrad) Roth in Darke County, Ohio.

A resident of Wabash County since 1959, Donald was a retired farmer and...