Jan 15, 2019

Dr. John L. Hamer M.D., age 95 died on January 15, 2019 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester IN.  He was born in 1923, in Waterloo, Iowa, to parents O. Stuart Hamer, PhD, and Gertrude (Sharp) Hamer.

In his youth, the family, including an older brother named Vaughn, moved to North Manchester, IN; where John enjoyed...

Jan 14, 2019

Dennis L. Bowers, 64, Claypool, IN passed away January 14, 2019 at 1:13 p.m. at his home. One of four children, Dennis was born January 24, 1954 in Stark County, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Cook) Bowers.

Dennis had a passion for motorcycles and telling friends and family about them which showed through his part ownership of...

Jan 11, 2019

Betty J. Blevins, 81, North Manchester, went home to be with Jesus on January 11, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, Indiana. One of four children, Betty was born on September 13, 1937 to Edward and Ethel (Wood) Rickett in Logan, West Virginia.

For the last 67 years, Betty has been married to her best friend Elmer...

Jan 8, 2019

Joan George Deeter, 88, North Manchester died January 8, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center at 8:00 p.m. Joan was born November 2, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to Lester John and Thelma (Jackson) George.

Joan graduated high school in 1948 at Covington, OH.  After graduating from Manchester College and marriage to Allen Deeter on August 31, 1952, she...

Jan 5, 2019

Thelma L. Beery, 96, Claypool, Indiana passed away January 5, 2019 at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport, CA.  She was born at Darke County, Ohio on October 1, 1922 to Elmer & Ida May (Fritz) Drew.  On March 14, 1945 she married Dale B. Beery.  He passed away August 17, 2007.

Thelma attended Taylor University and received her...

Jan 5, 2019

Rebecca Brightbill “Becky” Waas, 94, passed away January 5, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Becky was born September 22, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Alvin F. and Mae Esther (Good) Brightbill.

She attended Manchester College. Becky was a member or the P.E.O Chapter DK of North Manchester, e Manchester Community Club, and Manchester Church of the Brethren....

Jan 4, 2019

Donald R. Lister, 79, of Claypool passed on to his heavenly home on January 4, 2019 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born November 23, 1939 in Chester, IL to Earl and Lillian (Winkleman) Lister. He grew up in Rolla, MO moving later to Indiana where he met and married Merdena Tucker on November 7, 1964. She...

Jan 3, 2019

Kathryn Marie Snodgrass, 73, Wabash, IN passed away at 11:10 p.m. on January 3, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Mount Clemons, Michigan to Charles and Grace Marie (Matyn) Mackenzie on November 21, 1945.

For 18 years, Kathryn worked as a nurse at Wabash Health Center, retiring in 2008. When she wasn’t helping people...

Dec 30, 2018

Donald Lee Bechtold, 86, North Manchester, Indiana died at 9:53 a.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Huntington County, Indiana on September 12, 1932 to William & Edith Leona (Frushour) Bechtold. On September 19, 1953 Don was united in marriage to Carol Joan Gump. She preceded him in...

Dec 29, 2018

Patricia Sue Smith, 90, of North Manchester passed away December 29, 2018 at 4:15 a.m. in her home. Patricia was born March 16, 1928 in Liberty Mills, Indiana to Charles and Susan L. (Scott) Myers.

Patricia married Turner Smith on August 11, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana. After 61 years of marriage, Turner passed away on April 13,...

Dec 26, 2018

Nicholas Clay Cox, 40, New Haven, Indiana died December 26, 2018 in his home. Nicholas was born July 20, 1978 in Wabash, Indiana to William David Cox and Dorothy Jean Willett.

Nicholas graduated from Northfield High School in 1999. He loved being a father and spending time with his daughters. He also enjoyed playing video games. On...

Dec 26, 2018

Kenneth Keith Kreider, 87, Farmersburg, Indiana formerly of North Manchester, passed away in his home at 8:25 a.m. on December 26, 2018. One of three children, Keith was born December 25, 1931 in Whitley County, IN to Elta R. (Brandenburg) and Albert "Nub" Kreider.

Keith graduated from Sidney High School in 1949, then going on to work...

Dec 21, 2018

Audre Fern Lincoln, 92, North Manchester went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1926 to Leigh and Bernice Bileth in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a homemaker and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Marion, Indiana and Grand Rapids, Michigan where she was evangelistic singer....

Dec 20, 2018

Wetzel Justice Jr., 70, North Manchester passed away December 20, 2018 at 10:25 p.m. He was born June 24, 1948 in Logan, West Virginia to Susie (Strunk) and Wetzel Justice Sr.

Wetzel graduated from Logan Senior High School in Logan, West Virginia. On November 27, 1972, Wetzel married Mary J. Snell. She passed away on November 21,...

Dec 10, 2018

LuAnn Hostetler, 63, Wabash, Indiana died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2018 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  LuAnn was born at Canton, Ohio on December 28, 1954 to Warren Eugene & Gladys (Doerschuk) Pickens.  Her parents preceded her in death.  On December 14, 1974 she married Bruce Hostetler.  He survives.  Also surviving to carry...

Dec 10, 2018

Donna (Waggoner) Myers, 60, of Roann, Indiana passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family.

Donna was born September 10, 1958 in Wabash, Indiana to John Waggoner and Marilyn (Mendenhall-Waggoner) Beam. She attended Northfield High School. Donna was a wonderful homemaker and after her children were raised, worked at Lynne’s Lien Searching....

Dec 7, 2018

Steven J. Dierks, 74, Liberty Mills, Indiana, passed away at 9:01 a.m. on December 7, 2018 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Born on August 2, 1944 to Arnold W. and Snowden Joan (Custer) Dierks in Warsaw, Indiana, he was one of six children.

After graduation from Sidney High School in 1962, Steven entered the U.S. Army. For three...

Dec 3, 2018

Jack E. Horoho, 99, North Manchester, IN passed away at 9:20 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  Born in Sycamore, Indiana on March 20, 1919, he was the son of Owen and Anna (Crousore) Horoho.

After serving in the US Army during World War II and earning two bronze stars, he...

Nov 29, 2018

Dr. Gary Arthur Zimmerman, age 76, passed away on November 29, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 4, 1942 in Elkhart, IN to Arthur Zimmerman and Lois (Leeper) Zimmerman.

Gary graduated from South Bend Central High School with the class of 1960, received a Bachelor of Science from...

Nov 21, 2018

Zachary Slough, age 39, of Dallas, TX, passed away in the presence of his family and loved ones on November 21, 2018 at 10:45 p.m.  Zachary was born on June 24, 1979, in Wabash, Indiana to Shelley (Slough) Jones.

Zachary and his mother both shared a passion for art, in which he went on to live a...