Mark C. Sharpless

Mar 8, 2017

Mark C. Sharpless, 54, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 4:30 p.m. on March 8, 2017 at his residence. Mark was born in Willard, Ohio on May 17, 1962 to Dr. Larry D. and Joyce C. (Coppler) Sharpless. He graduated in 1980 from Baptist Academy in Roseville, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Mark served in the Navy. For...

Gerri L. Longanecker

Mar 8, 2017

Gerri L. Longanecker, 70, North Manchester, IN died at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born July 31, 1946 in Huntington, IN to Carl Sr. & Mary (Reeves) Herndon. She graduated from Indianapolis North Central High School in 1965 and later from Manchester College in 1992, earning an Associates Degree...

Phyllis H. Lutz

Mar 4, 2017

Phyllis H. Lutz, 94 died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 9:30 PM at Peabody Retirement Community's Health Care unit, North Manchester, IN. After only one month battling physical infirmities, her strength diminished, yet her unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through. Our heartfelt thanks is given to the...

Rev. Carl R. Lemna

Feb 23, 2017

The Rev. Mr. Carl R. Lemna of North Manchester passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Timbercrest Healthcare. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Nappanee, IN to Frank and Virdie Lemna. Carl retired in 1992 after 40 years as a Pastor in the United Methodist Church. He served pastorates in Peru, Elkhart, Dunlap,...

Esther M. Wrightsman

Feb 23, 2017

Esther M. Wrightsman, 83, Silver Lake, IN died at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 in her daughter's home, Harlan, IN. She was born February 16, 1934 in Wabash County, IN to Elbert F. & Laura (Blocher) Lewis. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1952. On March 29, 1952 she married Harold R. Wrightsman. He died December...

Billy E. Kline

Feb 17, 2017

Billy E. Kline, 78, North Manchester, IN died Friday, February 17, 2017 at 3:38 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born March 18, 1938 in Wabash, IN to Everett & Grace (Maidford) Kline. Billy retired as a foreman from the Wabash County Highway Department. He attended Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, IN. He loved...

Patsy C. Fairchild

Feb 5, 2017

Patsy C. Fairchild, 81, Huntington, IN died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2017 in her residence. She was born February 21, 1935 in Wabash County, IN to Bennett & Thelma (Kline) Ihnen. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1954. On December 22, 1978 she married Ronald G. Fairchild. She worked at Invensys Controls, North Manchester, IN for...

Liela (Bechtold) Heeter

Feb 5, 2017

Liela (Bechtold) Heeter, 86, North Manchester, IN died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born July 27, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Joe & Alma E. (Rudig) Bechtold. She graduated from Chester High School class of 1948. On November 7, 1948 she married Richard Duane "Dick" Heeter. He...

Norma Jean Monce

Feb 4, 2017

Norma Jean Monce, 88, Cincinnati, OH died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Indian Springs Healthcare Facility, Cincinnati, OH. She was born in North Manchester, IN December 4, 1928 to Harley A. & Ethel F. (Cover) Sincroft. She graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, IN class of 1945. She first married Earl R. Flohr on April...

James L. Gratz

Feb 3, 2017

James L. Gratz, 92, North Manchester, IN, born in Bluffton, Ohio on July 9, 1924, son of Leonard and Pearl Moser Gratz, died February 3, 2017 in North Manchester, Indiana. He grew up on a farm, was confirmed in the Evangelical & Reformed Church, and graduated from Bluffton High School in 1943. Jim served in the Naval Pacific fleet...

Arthur Livingston Roberts

Jan 26, 2017

Arthur Livingston Roberts, 65, North Manchester, IN died at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born September 19, 1951 in Erwin, TN to Roy Lee and Jane (Carter) Roberts Sr. He retired from R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, IN after 18 years. He was a US...

Donna K. Baston

Jan 24, 2017

Donna K. Baston, 56, North Manchester, IN died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. She was born January 10, 1961 in Anderson, IN to Raymond E. & Katie E. (Stewart) Neff. She had worked at Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN. She is survived by sons, Nathaniel "Lee" Baston, North Manchester,...

Jamie M. Carter

Jan 22, 2017

Jamie M. Carter, 44, Marion, IN died at 12:27 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 in his residence. He was born December 16, 1972 in Marion, IN. He graduated from Manchester High School class of 1991. Jamie was a construction worker and he loved his girls, they were his world. He is survived by daughters, Mya Carter, North...

Barbara Ann Hart

Jan 20, 2017

Barbara Ann Hart, 67, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 8:15 p.m. on January 20, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. Barbara was born on July 20, 1949 in Wabash to William S. and Ann P. (Garris) Bumgardner. She graduated Manchester High School in 1968. On January 16, 1971 she married Robert Hart. Barbara...

Verna M. Shively

Jan 14, 2017

Verna M. Shively, 88, North Manchester, IN died Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born September 14, 1928 in North Manchester, IN to Lawrence J. & Mary E. (Frantz) Hoover. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1946. On May 8, 1953 She married Roger E. Shively. He died March...

Mariette E. Barker

Jan 12, 2017

Mariette E. Barker, 78, North Manchester, IN died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 28, 1938 in Alkmaar, The Netherlands to Herman & Eugine (VanBerkholm) Dirker. On December 31, 1977 she married Paul Barker. He died May 27, 1993. Mariette worked many years at the...

Joseph George Deal

Jan 12, 2017

Joseph George Deal, 74, North Manchester, IN died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born March 28, 1942 the son of Ray and Marietta (Bruch) Deal. He first married Penny M. Speicher on November 4, 1969. She passed away on March 11, 1999. He then married Penny...

Lois C. Knecht

Jan 7, 2017

Lois C. Knecht, 86, North Manchester, IN died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:05 a.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born March 8, 1930 in Wabash, IN to Ira & Estelle (Yentes) Crist. She was Valedictorian of the Bippus High School class of 1948. On September 17, 1949 she married Galen E. Knecht....

Betty J. Floyd

Dec 31, 2016

Betty J. Floyd, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 2:30 a.m. on December 31, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Betty was born in Warren, Indiana to Retta Souers. She graduated from Warren High School. On November 8, 1937 Betty married Robert W. Floyd. He passed away on August 13, 1973. Betty was a...

Charles W. Moses

Dec 31, 2016

Charles W. Moses, 83, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at Lutheran Hospital on December 31, 2016 at 1:39 p.m. Charles was born on July 22, 1933 in Kendallville, Indiana to Robert C. and Ruth C. (Mahnesmith) Moses. In 1951 he graduated form Kendallville High School. On January 17, 1954 Charles married Carol A. Butterbaugh. Charles...