Mar 1, 2018

James Leon Frieden, 92, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away on March 1, 2018 at 1:50 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of six children, James was born on September 18, 1925 in Wabash County, Indiana to Henry W. and Anna Pearl (Reed) Frieden.

On December 23, 1943, Jim joined the Navy. During his time with...

Feb 28, 2018

Sandra Rivera passed away February 28, 2018 in Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 71. Sandra was born August 14, 1946 in Warsaw, Indiana to Cleon and Thelma (Johnson) Cox. She proudly served in the Army for 20 years before retiring in 1990.

Survivors include a daughter, Tesha and spouse Ricky Jeffcoat, Wagener, South Carolina;one granddaughter Brittany...

Feb 24, 2018

Dr. Warren K. Garner, 91, North Manchester, Indiana, died February 24, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center.  He was born June 27, 1926 to missionary parents, Rev. Holly P. & Kathryn (Barkdoll) Garner in Dahanu, India.  He graduated from Pioneer (Ohio) High School in 1944; earned his A.B. degree from Manchester College in 1950; M.S degree from Indiana University in...

Feb 19, 2018

Charles F. Conrad, 90, Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 2:50 a.m. on February 19, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. The son of Joseph and Cora (Holstein) Conrad, Charlie was born on July 17, 1927 in Peru, Indiana.

During WWII Charlie enlisted in the Navy to help his country...

Feb 16, 2018

Imogene Haupert, 88, North Manchester, Indiana; met her Lord peacefully at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, N. Manchester February 16, 2018 at 2:29 p.m.

She was born October 30, 1929 in Grant County, Indiana to Homer and Hazel (Reed) Beedle.

On September 11, 1949 she married Doyle R. Haupert.  He preceded her death on November 2005....

Feb 15, 2018

Barbara Jane Hicks, 74, North Manchester, Indiana passed away in her home on February 15, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. Born in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky on April 12, 1943 to James and Letha (Conley) Wright, Barbara was one of twelve children.

For fifty-four years Barbara was married to her best friend David D. Hicks. The two were married...

Feb 8, 2018

Vivian A. "Viv" Simmons, 92, North Manchester, IN passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 6:35 p.m. in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN.  He was born September 16, 1925 in Bedford, IN to Raymond S. & Rose (Wagoner) Simmons. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1943 where he played in the state basketball tournament.  He served...

Feb 3, 2018

Mary Rose Grist, 91, Wabash formerly of North Manchester, Indiana passed at 2:23 a.m. on February 3, 2018 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Wabash, Indiana. The youngest of three children, Mary was born on December 18, 1926 to Jesse and Ella (Freshour) Harrison in Wabash County, Indiana.

On December 10, 1949 Mary married Irvin W. Grist. Irvin and...

Feb 1, 2018

Lily Roberta Lane (named after her grandmothers in heaven), North Manchester, IN was born at 7:39 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  She passed away at 8:50 p.m. that same evening.  Though she was here but a short time she was loved and our love for her will last a lifetime.  She is survived...

Feb 1, 2018

WILLIAM O. BELLINGER – WORLD WAR II VETERAN

North Manchester – William “Bill” Bellinger, 96, North Manchester passed away on February 1st at the Peabody Healthcare Facility.

He was born February 16, 1921 in Walkerton, Indiana to Charles and Nina (Hardy) Bellinger. In 1945, he married Kathryn Jobson at the First Brethren Church in New...

Jan 31, 2018

Phil A. Spann, 90, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 10:40 a.m. on January 31, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The last surviving of eight children, Phil was born on April 9, 1927 in South Whitley, Indiana to Jesse and Odessa (Spitler) Spann.

A proud veteran, Phil served in the U.S. Navy during...

Jan 28, 2018

Louise Hammonds Rothston, 93, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 12:01 a.m. on January 28, 2018 at Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana due to complications from a stroke. Daughter of Sherman and Clara Malinda (Moser) Baker, Louise was born on March 29, 1924 in a small house on 2nd Street, in North Manchester, Indiana.

As a...

Jan 25, 2018

Janet D. Simpson, 73, Silver Lake, IN passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 5:49 p.m. in her residence.  She was born March 12, 1944 in Athens, IN to Jacob & Alice (Bacon) Overlander.  On June 24, 1962 she married David L. Simpson.  He passed away May 5, 2014.  Janet was a homemaker and served Silver Lake, IN for...

Jan 21, 2018

John Calvin Bollinger of North Manchester, IN departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on January 21, 2018.  John was born August 18, 1934 in Topeka, IN to Russell and Martha Bollinger.  He was the 5th of 9 children.  He married Carolyn Joyce Stealy on Sept 7, 1963.   He was the custodian at Manchester Junior High School for...

Jan 15, 2018

Arthur L. Cook, 81, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away at 2:00 a.m. on January 15, 2018 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. The second youngest of five children, Arthur was born on February 25, 1936 to Emery E. and Mary E. (Fingerle) Cook in Silver Lake, Indiana.

For 54 years, Arthur was married to his best friend...

Jan 11, 2018

Janice M. Burns, 67, North Manchester, IN passed away at 5:21 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born November 14, 1950 in Marion, IN to Rufus & Betty (Blessing) Blackburn.  On November 12, 2004 she married Terry L. Burns.  He passed away July 31, 2008.  Janice was a homemaker and member of...

Jan 6, 2018

Michael B. Sturgeon, 64, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 8:40 p.m. on January 6, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash, Indiana. The youngest of two children, Michael was born on February 28, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to Howard B. and Ann J. (Watkins) Sturgeon.

After graduating from Haworth High School in 1971, Michael went on...

Dec 31, 2017

Joyce L. Stanton, 79, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 7:20 p.m. on December 31, 2017 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. On August 21, 1938, Joyce was born to Earl D. and Evelyn J. (Moore) Clingaman on her family's farm in Macy, Indiana.

After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1955, she married Daniel C....

Dec 25, 2017

Ledford Benton, 82, North Manchester, IN passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  He was born October 18, 1935 in Caney, KY to Willard & Netta Jane (Kash) Benton.  He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School, Dayton, OH. He then graduated from Manchester College in 1958 receiving a Bachelor's in education. He received...

Dec 23, 2017

Myron Lee Miller, 80, North Manchester, IN  died December 23, 2017 at 2:00 a.m. at his residence.  He was born on September 18, 1937 to Glen A. and Ruth A (Deaton) Miller in Wabash County.   Myron was employed with Oppenheim's Department Store for 40 years from 1957-1997 and with The Hardware Store from 1997-2017.  On June 28, 1971 he...