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...

Dec 22, 2017

Deborah J. Mefford, 56, North Manchester, IN passed away at 1:25 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 in her residence.  She was born December 15, 1961 in Mishawaka, IN to Daniel Sr. & Joyce (Klingamon) Stanton.  She graduated from Ivy Tech, South Bend, IN where she received an Associate Degree in nursing.  She was a nurse for 30 years at...

Dec 21, 2017

Ruth Blankenship, 88, North Manchester, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home at 7:26 a.m. on December 21, 2017. The last of seven children, Ruth was born on January 11, 1930 in Greyeagle, West Virginia to Bill and Ersie (Newsome) Whitt.

On March 3, 1947 Ruth married her soulmate Albert Blankenship. They were married for fifty-four years...

Dec 20, 2017

Charlotte E. Wilson, 94, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, IN.  She was born August 14, 1923 in York, PA to Charles D. & Anna L. (McCord) Steinmeier.  On April 22, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN she married Robert E. Wilson.  He passed away November 25, 1990.  She was a resident of...

Dec 19, 2017

Timothy “Tim” C. Jackson, Sr., 62, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 11:22 a.m. on December 19, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Son of Clinton and Marjorie Pauline (Floor) Jackson, Tim was born on July 3, 1955 in Rochester, Indiana.

Working a variety of jobs, such as, Nickel Plate Railroad, Mike’s Car Wash,...

Dec 19, 2017

Mildred Lucile Hill, 103, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana.  She was born October, 28, 1914 to Roy and Elvah Kline in Silver Lake, Indiana.  Mildred graduated from Silver Lake School in 1933.  She married Donald Hill on December 19, 1936. She was a member of the...

Dec 10, 2017

Eugene A. Sizemore, 69, North Manchester, IN passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 5:49 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born April 8, 1948 in Logan County, WV to Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Cleo (Adams) Sizemore.  On July 6, 1967 he married Alma J. Harmon.  Eugene was employed at North Manchester Foundry for 37 years...

Dec 10, 2017

Bernace J. Nordman, 85, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 5:23 a.m on December 10, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Indiana. The daughter of Cledith O. and Eunice Marie (Montel) Coble, Bernace was born on April 17, 1932 in Claypool, Indiana.

She was employed at RBM Manufacturing in North Manchester, Indiana, and later began working for Singer...

Dec 8, 2017

PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS WE HAVE HAD TO ADJUST THE TIME FOR THE REMEMBRANCE TREE. Your friends at McKee Mortuary understand that this time of year can be very difficult when you have suffered a loss. We would like to honor your family and friends by decorating our McKee Mortuary Family Christmas tree. You...