May 4, 2018

Lois Colleen Carr, 92, Maxville, Florida passed away at 10:28 p.m. on May 4, 2018 at Spring Gardens of Fleming Island, Fleming Island, Florida. Daughter of DeVon and Lois (Ulrey) Olinger, Lois was born on October 8, 1925 in Wabash, Indiana.

On October 24, 1952 Colleen married her best friend and love of her life Edward Carr....

Apr 25, 2018

Michael F. Howard, 38, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in North Manchester, IN.  He was born December 11, 1979 in Wabash, IN to Forrest & Mary (Chafin) Howard.  He graduated from Manchester High School in 2000.  He was formerly employed at Novae, North Manchester, IN.  Michael loved music and playing his guitar, spending time with...

Apr 19, 2018

Words of Tribute from the Celebration of Life for Don B. Eilts, held in the Fellowship Hall of the North Manchester, Indiana Congregational Christian Church at noon on Saturday June 30th.

“Don’t be a crank, be a self- starter” was the advice to the Laketon High School Class of 1945 which included Don Bornheart Eilts.  He died...

Apr 18, 2018

Joann Hoover, 89, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN.  She was born October 2, 1928 in Wabash County, IN to Melvin & Trevah (Farley) Snell.  She graduated in 1947 from Chester High School, North Manchester, IN.  On April 24, 1948 she married Russell Hoover.  He passed away November 2, 2017. ...

Apr 18, 2018

Doris M. Monroe, 97, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 1:28 p.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  She was born April 3, 1921 in Muskegon, MI to Sylvester & Irene (Mattox) Sunday.  On December 23, 1941 she married Burr Monroe.  He passed away in 1976.  Doris was a homemaker and a cook at...

Apr 17, 2018

Donna Joan Metzger, 74, Claypool, IN passed away in her home with family and dear friends at her side Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  She was born January 9, 1944 in Kosciusko County, IN to Walter Leon & Tressie Amelia (Yoder) Blocher.  On January 1, 1964 she married Philip Dean Metzger.  Donna was a homemaker and a member of Eel...

Apr 16, 2018

Margaret M. "Peggy" McNamara Briscoe, 93, North Manchester, IN passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, IN.  She was born December 31, 1924 in St. Louis, MO to Leo & Anastasia (Casey) McNamara.  On February 14, 1948 she married Charles G. Briscoe.  He passed away April 16, 2003. She was a secretary for the State...

Apr 12, 2018

F. Earl Montel, 91, North Manchester, IN has gone home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.  He was born September 7, 1926 in Kosciusko County, IN to Artie R. & Bertha (Beigh) Montel.  He graduated from Leesburg (IN) High School in 1944.  On January 11, 1948 he married Phyllis E. Bolinger.  She passed away August 6, 2013.  He...

Apr 6, 2018

Ella Irene Cook, 74, Silver Lake, IN passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born October 10, 1943 in Brookville, Montgomery County, OH to Henry & Nannie (Huffman) Graybill.  On July 6, 1968 she married Melvin Cook.  He passed away March 17, 2012.  Ella was a homemaker and had previously worked at...

Apr 2, 2018

Robie Bradley, 89, Liberty Mills, Indiana passed away in his home at 7:37 a.m. on April 2, 2018. One of seven children, Robie was born on March 26, 1929 in Prater Fork, Floyd County, Kentucky to Richard and Viola (Howard) Bradley.

Before joining the U.S Army in 1955, Robie worked for the Nickle Plate Railroad. After spending...

Mar 26, 2018

Marjorie L. Sincroft, 94, North Manchester, IN passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 in her residence.  She was born April 11, 1923 in North Manchester, IN to Hazen & Marian (Gleason) Lautzenhiser.  On December 20, 1941 she married Eldon Sincroft.  He passed away January 11, 2009. She was a member of North Manchester United Methodist Church.  Marjorie was a...

Mar 25, 2018

Beverly Jane Stieglitz, 90, Warsaw, IN passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw, IN.  She was born August 19, 1927 in Leesburg, IN to Wilbur O. & Mildred (Stookey) Klopenstein.  She graduated from Leesburg (IN) High School in 1945.  In June 1950 she married Adolph Stieglitz in New Salem Church of the Brethren, Kosciusko...

Mar 18, 2018

Mary K. Omstead, 84, Lifelong resident of Indiana, recently of North Manchester, IN passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 10:50 a.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  She was born July 16, 1933 in Columbus, IN to William Lucas and Kathryn (Kinsel) Lincoln. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1951.  On April 2, 1984 she married...

Mar 18, 2018

Elizabeth May (Biddy Allen) Marks, 85, passed away at 1:30 a.m on March 18, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. One of three children, Elizabeth was born on July 27, 1932 in Logansport, Indiana to Wesley H. (Bus) and Marian I. (Dunn) Allen.

After graduating from Logansport High School in 1950, she attended Purdue University...

Mar 14, 2018

Karen L. Murphy, 68, North Manchester, IN passed away at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in her residence.  She was born July 28, 1949 in Warsaw, IN to Keith B. & Audrey J. (Jackson) Coldren.  She graduated from Manchester High School in 1967 and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech.  She and her family moved to North...

Mar 13, 2018

Joyce Ann Simmons, 58, North Manchester, IN passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in her residence.  She was born in Jackson, KY to Jake Bittie & Ann Ruth (Robinson) Fugate.  Joyce was a published author of children's books.  She loved crocheting and made several blankets for family members and charities.  She is survived by sons, Robert J. Fugate, Lexington,...

Mar 6, 2018

Michael A. Kline, 40, North Manchester, IN passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in North Manchester, IN.  He was born September 26, 1977 in Warsaw, IN to Billy E. & Sandra A. Kline.  He graduated from Wabash High School in 1995. Mike was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed breeding and raising American Pitbulls.  He loved helping people. ...

Mar 6, 2018

Jay L. Egolf, 62, North Manchester, IN passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:57 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born May 24, 1955 in Wabash, IN to Earl L. & Amelia (Butler) Egolf Jr. On April 9, 2004 he married Susan Leffel.  He was an automobile body technician for many years.  He is survived...

Mar 3, 2018

Jeffery D. Flora, 53, Claypool, IN passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 4:04 p.m. in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH.  He was born May 16, 1964 in Lafayette, IN to Dennis E. & Julia A. (Kinzie) Flora.  On March 16, 1991 he married Sarah K. Stambaugh.  Jeff was a truck driver for Rumble Transport, Bradford, OH. He...

Mar 3, 2018

Eva Mae (Foss) Buchanan, age 90 passed away on March3, 2018 in North Manchester, IN. Eva was born May 25, 1927 to Fred and Lena (Quint) Foss in rural Massac County, IL. She married Dr. William J. Buchanan on December 13, 1953 in Metropolis, IL.  He preceded her in death on January 19, 2009.  In October of 2017 she...