Jun 20, 2018

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Jun 20, 2018

Richard E. Bechtold age 82 passed away June 20, 2018 at 2:50 p.m. at Miller's Merry Manor East, Wabash, IN.  He was born on August 29, 1935, one of twelve children, to William E. and Edith (Freshour) Bechtold.  Richard was married to Ruth E. Prilaman on June 15, 1957.  She passed away December 11, 2013.  Richard and Ruth were...

Jun 16, 2018

Eva Kathleen Slater, 89, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 9:17 a.m. on June 16, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Born to Sherman and Iva (Montel) Rhoades on April 13, 1929 in Liberty Mills, Indiana, Eva was one of five children.

In 1947 she graduated from Chester High School. One night at Louie's Kandy...

Jun 15, 2018

Mildred Anna (Hobbs) Dietzel, 92, passed away June 15, 2018 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 18, 1925, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was the only child of William 0. Hobbs and Salome (Lugbill) Hobbs. The family resided in Fort Wayne until Mildred was in fifth grade. She then attended Leo...

Jun 8, 2018

E. Joann Butterbaugh, 87, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 2:40 p.m. on June 8, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. On July 8, 1930 Joann was born to Elmer P. and Vella L. (Whitmore) Marks in Toledo, Ohio. Both of whom are deceased.

Joann married Edgar C Butterbaugh on Augest 2, 1952.  He preceded...

Jun 3, 2018

Vernon Ferrell Miller, 98, died June 3, 2018, at Timbercrest Senior Living Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Vernon was born November 13, 1919, in Eaton, Indiana, son of Leo and Ethel Miller. He graduated from South Side High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, received his BA from Manchester College (IN) 1941 and MDiv from Bethany Theological Seminary (IL) 1944.  He was...

May 31, 2018

Ann P. Bumgardner, 90, North Manchester, IN passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 5:02 a.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 18, 1927 in Lancaster, SC to Harper Burney & Mollie Geneva (Ghant) Garris.  She first married Jackson Carter and he passed away in 1945.  She then married William Bumgardner on August 3,...

May 19, 2018

Randall L. Frederick, 68, North .Manchester, IN passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born November 14, 1949 in Wabash County, IN to Arnold L. and Ruth (Renak) Frederick.  He first married Cheri Frazier who, along with their unborn child, preceded him in death due to an automobile accident.  He...

May 18, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Robert Spann, on May 18, 2018, after a long battle with brain cancer.

At the young age of 39, Jim went to be with the Lord. Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife of more than 8 years, Zita Spann-Hernandez, and their daughter, Nadia Ameelia...

May 14, 2018

Randall Howard, 55, Pierceton, IN passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 in his residence.  He was born October 30, 1962 in Columbia City, IN to Roscoe & Nora (Conley) Howard.  He owned Howard Logging since 2005.  Randall was a lifelong logger and always worked along with his brothers.  He loved spending time with his son, Riley, and fiance', Laura,...

May 11, 2018

Peggy J. Metzger, 54, North Manchester, IN passed away at 6:18 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born May 13, 1963 in Warsaw, IN to O.C. and Carolyn R. (Caverly) Jarrell.  She graduated from Whitko High School in 1982.  Peggy was a stay at home mom for several years...

May 6, 2018

Adaline breathed her last breath on Sunday evening, May 6, 2018 at 07:27 p.m. Born January 20, 1939 she started her life’s journey in Prestonsburg, Kentucky before later moving to Indiana with her parents and six siblings. All who were fortunate enough to know this woman can attest that this tiny, spitfire of a lady, who had very little,...

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...