Jul 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved A. Darlene Eckert, who departed from this world on July 5, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Liberty Mills on December 31, 1934, Darlene was the daughter of Robert H. “Bob” and Blanche (McNear) Michael.

In her youth, Darlene was a spirited individual, shining as a...

Jul 3, 2024

Ruth Ellen Egolf, 103, passed away July 3, 2024 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. Born May 30, 1921 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Grover and Zella (Bice) Green. Ruth graduated from Huntertown High School and married Frank Egolf on January 2, 1940. They lived in Allen County much of their life, moving to Fort...

Jun 30, 2024

Harold C. Davis, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, on December 1, 1950, to Jesse and Bernice (Jennings) Davis Jr., Harold leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.

A graduate of Manchester High School, Harold dedicated thirty-five years of his life to DePuy Orthopedics...

Jun 29, 2024

Merl Junior Wilson, 87, of North Manchester, passed away on June 29, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born in Claypool, Indiana, on December 16, 1936 to Merl Monroe and Alvina Ruth (Cotton) Wilson. 

Merl was a graduate of Laketon High School in 1956. He married Karen Sue Krichbaum on April 7, 1962. Merl was in the...

Jun 27, 2024

Rocky Casen Lee Shepherd, born on August 17, 2007, in Fort Wayne, to Robert Gahl and Valarie Shepherd, passed away from a tragic accident on June 27, 2024, at the young age of 16 in North Manchester. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Rocky's departure leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew him.

Despite his young age,...

Jun 25, 2024

JD Aughinbaugh, 77, North Manchester, passed away on June 25, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. JD, born in Fort Wayne on August 19, 1946, to Frank and Freida (Sailors) Aughinbaugh, lived a life filled with love, kindness, and laughter that touched the lives of many.

Graduating from Silver Lake High School in 1965, JD was a true country...

Jun 23, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joshua Ryan Dickmeyer. The son of Stephen Dickmeyer and Linda (Witham) Learned, Josh was born on August 4, 1977, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His journey on this earth came to an end on June 23, 2024, in Hoagland, Indiana, at the age of 46. Josh leaves behind cherished memories that will...

Jun 22, 2024

Anna Lee Boocher, 96, North Manchester, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born October 9, 1927 in Wabash, Indiana, Anna Lee was the daughter of Noah E. and Neta P. (Anderson) Boocher and sister to Max and Jane.

A graduate of Chester High School in 1945, Anna Lee embarked on a successful career as...

Jun 21, 2024

We celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved Larry W. Bechtold. Born on May 14, 1944, in Wabash County, to William and Edith Leona (Freshour) Bechtold, Larry passed away on June 21, 2024, at his home in North Manchester, at the age of 80, surrounded by his three loving daughters.

Larry's life was forever changed when he married his beloved...

Jun 20, 2024

Brigitte Ursula (Lauffer) Curtis, 74, North Manchester, passed away June 20, 2024 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 7, 1950 to Maria C. (Kriegelstein) Pfemier, in Pfarrkirchen, West Germany, as Brigitte Ursula Pfreimer. Her name was officially changed by her adoptive father, Dale R. Lauffer, in 1954. In 1955, the military family moved to...

Jun 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Raymond Chain, a beloved husband, father and brother. Larry, born on February 6, 1964, in Marion, Indiana, to Glenn Harold “Bud” and Beverly Louise (Jenkins) Chain. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Larry departed from this world on June 18, 2024, leaving behind a...

Jun 18, 2024

David D Penrod, 64, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on June 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on December 31, 1959, in Wabash, to John Lee and Alyce Jean (Parker) Penrod, David lived a life marked by determination, devotion, and passion.

A dedicated farmer at heart, David cherished every moment spent working the...

Jun 17, 2024

Violet Louise Fitzgerald, born on November 11, 1935, to Carl Clyde and Minnie M. (Brown) Good Sr., was a lifelong resident of North Manchester. She passed away on June 17, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, departing from this world at the age of 88. Violet left behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts...

Jun 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Renée Bennett, a beloved daughter, mother, friend, and companion, on June 13, 2024, at the age of 53. Lisa was born on September 23, 1970, in Goshen, Indiana, where she spent her formative years.

Lisa's journey began at Fairfield High School in Goshen and continued...

Jun 6, 2024

Pamela Christena Boon, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 6, 2024, at her home in North Manchester. Born on September 4, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Louis and Helen (Gronau) Blaising, Pamela dedicated her professional life to helping people with their education, first as a teacher's aide in Fort Wayne Community Schools before transitioning to...

Jun 4, 2024

Larry Dee Lewallen Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 4, 2024. Born on July 23, 1944, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Charles Maurice and Ruby Naomi (Firestone) Lewallen, Larry lived a life filled with love, hard work, and passion for his family and interests. Larry dedicated his career to working in Quality Control, including roles...

Jun 2, 2024

Sue Adele Bennett passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 91. The oldest of three children, she was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Helen (Umphress) Martin on June 22, 1932. When Clarence, an engineer and colonel in the Army, was deployed to the front lines in World War II, his family moved to Neenah, WI,...

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Louise Rohrer, a beloved member of the North Manchester and Laketon community, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on June 22, 1928, in North Manchester, to Mark and Garnett (Roach) Mansfield, Mary lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.

A woman of many accomplishments and a...

May 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas Scott Krull, who passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 55. Doug was born on September 28, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his loving parents Dana and Sherry (Burd) Krull.

After graduating from Whitko High School in 1987, Doug married Jennifer Lynn...

May 31, 2024

Patrick Eugene Dingess, born on May 5, 1970, in Wabash, Indiana, to Bobbie and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 54 in Laketon, Indiana. Embarking on a successful career as a truck driver, dedicating thirty-five years to the profession, Patrick spent nearly twenty-five years driving for Cripe Trucking and before that, ten...