Feb 27, 2019

Richard “Rick” Applegate, 63, North Manchester, passed away February 27, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. On October 3, 1955, Rick was born to David E. and Betty J. (King) Applegate in Wabash, Indiana.

Rick was a member at the Loyal Order of Moose #1518 and the Sons of the American Legion...

Feb 27, 2019

Mary Lee Lambert, North Manchester, formally living on Big Tippy Lake for 21 years, passed away February 27, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Wabash, IN on January 17, 1942 to Lowell “Hap” and Mary Kathryn (Coon) Hoover, Mary was one of six kids.

Mary’s heart for people showed through her...

Feb 25, 2019

Bernice Keppler, 107, North Manchester, passed away at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, on February 25, 2019. She was the oldest resident at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. Bernice was born in Disko, Indiana on December 7, 1911, the fourth of seven children of Melvin F. Miller and Nettie Edith (Tully) Miller.

In 1929, Bernice graduated from Sidney...

Feb 24, 2019

Caden Henry Harper peacefully entered into Heaven, while in his mother’s arms on February 24, 2019. He was born at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN the same day, and was surrounded by his family. Caden lived long enough to fill his family’s hearts full of love for a lifetime in his short time on earth.

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Feb 24, 2019

Opal F. Gray, 90, Sidney, Indiana passed away at 3:27 a.m. on February 24, 2019 at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of seven children, Opal was born on October 4, 1928 in Huntington County, Indiana to Allison A. and Amanda (Walton) Hill.

After graduating from Sidney High School in 1946, Opal married Verl L. Gray on...

Feb 21, 2019

Dorotha Neher Brandon Williams, 97, North Manchester passed away February 21, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. On December 30, 1921 in Franklin Grove, Illinois, Dorotha was born to Oscar W. Neher and Etha M. Lahman (Trostle). She married Robert “Bob” Brandon Sr. on September 14, 1942 and he passed away on March 3, 1987. She then married...

Feb 13, 2019

Helen H. Farringer, 91, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

She was born at Darke County, Ohio on September 24, 1927 to Ralph B. & Mary (DeHoff) Halladay.  Graduating from Greenville, Ohio High School in 1944 and Manchester College in 1948, Helen was a homemaker...

Feb 12, 2019

Elda Ann Hudson, 83, Roann, Indiana passed away February 12, 2019 at 10:30 p.m. at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Born in Albion, IN on March 10, 1935, Elda was the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Gilliland) Day.

Elda graduated from Laketon High School in 1953 and on August 2, 1953 she married Jordan E. Hudson. After...

Feb 11, 2019

Oris M. Hippensteel, 77, North Manchester, Indiana and Saint Ignace, Michigan passed away at 12:41 p.m. on February 11, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Oris’s life began on April 30, 1941 in Stephenson, Michigan, where she was born to Harold and Ethel (Parrett) Hayward.

After graduating from LaSalle High School in 1959, Oris was convinced...

Feb 10, 2019

Marsha R. Jones, 64, North Manchester, IN passed away February 10, 2019 in her home. One of three children, she was born May 16, 1954 in Wabash, Indiana to Marshall and Betty (Warren) Duffy. On April 26, 1975, she married Mark Jones. He survives in North Manchester, IN. Marsha was a homemaker and babysitter from 2002 to 2014.

Feb 9, 2019

Toby L. Hughes, 75, Huntington, Indiana passed away February 9, 2019 at 9:51 a.m. in his home. On February 6, 1944 he was born in North Manchester to Estill and Bessie (Marsalett) Hughes.

For 25 years, Toby was employed at Peabody Seating Company then at Huntington Sheet Metal for 28 years before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed...

Feb 8, 2019

Oella H. Edgecomb, 97, North Manchester, Indiana and formerly of Laketon, Indiana passed away February 8, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Oella was born September 29, 1921 in Pratt County, Kansas to Floyd and Lottie (Gish) Barton. On September 29, 1940, she married Paul S. Edgecomb and was a homemaker. He passed away November 9, 2002....

Feb 1, 2019

Dewey “Eddie” Stinson Jr., 45, passed away peacefully in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 1, 2019 at 5:57 p.m.

Dewey was born on April 17, 1973 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Dewey Stinson Sr. and surviving mother Bessie (Jones) Addair. During his childhood, Dewey grew up in Avondale, West Virginia and later graduated from Iager...

Jan 31, 2019

Clarence F. Turley, 82, of North Manchester passed away at his residence on January 31, 2019. He was born February 9, 1936 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles C. and Eva E. (Butler) Turley.

On March 2, 1956, Clarence married Dorothy Mae Myers. She passed away on August 11, 2015. He was a member of Deming Lodge...

Jan 30, 2019

Randolph D. Oldfather, 63, North Manchester passed away January 30, 2019 in his home. On July 15, 1955, Randolph was born to Wilfred Oldfather and Ruth (Yentes) Oldfather- Wagner in Rochester, Indiana. He was employed with Midwest Poultry as a truck driver since 1999, retiring in 2011. Randolph served his community as a volunteer firefighter with Pleasant Township Fire...

Jan 28, 2019

Edith A. Muncy, 86, North Manchester passed away January 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Virgie, Kentucky to Albert and Grace Ann (Tackitt) Akers.

Edith was employed by Peabody Seating Company for years then later working for United Technology. For 10 years, she worked in Colorado Springs, CO for the...

Jan 27, 2019

Mildred L. Creager, 89, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Born on August 19, 1929 in Akron, Indiana, Mildred was one of five children born to Harvey and Faye (Kamp) Davis.

During her childhood and high school years, Mildred lived in Akron, Indiana. After graduating from Akron...

Jan 24, 2019

Jeff Davey Lester, 43, Silver Lake died January 24, 2019 in Etna Green, Indiana. He was born August 27, 1975 in Wabash County, Indiana to Andrew Lester and April (Lane) Young.

Jeff had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, picking berries, mushroom hunting, and canoeing down the river. He loved his kids and granddaughter....

Jan 19, 2019

Gary D. Jones, 62, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 6:53 p.m. on January 19, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On May 27, 1956 Gary was born in Wabash County, Indiana to Philip M. and Mable A. (Bash) Jones.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1975, Gary dedicated his life to helping those in...

Jan 17, 2019

Allen L. Eads, 62, Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on January 17, 2019 at Parkview Wabash, Wabash, Indiana. One of five children, Allen was born on April 13, 1956 in Wabash.

Four years after graduating from Manchester High School in 1974, Allen married Cynthia Mimlitz. Together they had one daughter, Tara Eads and one son, Mitch...