Roger L. Boocher

Jul 4, 2016

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, IN formerly of Sidney, IN and Columbia City, IN died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016 in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born March 19, 1943 in Whitley County, IN to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On September 30, 2005 he...

Connie Sue Bradley

Jun 28, 2016

Connie Sue Bradley, 60, Warsaw, IN died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Parkview Randalia, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born August 7, 1955 in Warsaw, IN to Glessner "Toad" & Mae (Moore) Bradley. She retired from Biomet, Warsaw, IN after 13 years of service. Connie was an avid bingo player. Her grandsons were her...

Opal E. Nees

Jun 23, 2016

Opal E. (Pence) Nees, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 14, 1924 in South Whitley, IN to Chester & Jessie (Bolinger) Pence. On December 26, 1964 she married John W. Nees. He died May 31, 1974. Opal attended Salem School...

Doris T. Boocher

Jun 16, 2016

Doris T. Boocher, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 7:16 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN. She was born January 20, 1925 in Wabash County, IN to Albert L. & Mary K. (Karn) Niccum. She was a homemaker and retired from Singer Controls, North Manchester, IN in 1990 after 30 years of...

G. William Sayers

Jun 15, 2016

G. William Sayers, 96, North Manchester, IN died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born September 4, 1919 in Lawrenceville, OH to Charles S & Virlie K. (Dresher) Sayers. Bill was a living example of the power of gratitude, gratitude for everyone and everything....

Edna Mae Bailey

Jun 7, 2016

Edna Mae Bailey, 86, North Manchester, IN died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 22, 1930 in Prestonsburg, KY to Clay & Anna Mae (Whitaker) Shepherd. On December 15, 1951 she married Amos Bailey. He died January 13, 1986. Edna was employed with Warsaw...

Carolyn A. Bucher

May 25, 2016

Carolyn A. Bucher, 83, North Manchester, IN died at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in her residence. She was born March 25, 1933 in Huntington, IN to George F. Enyeart Jr. & Mary C. (Aldridge) Enyeart. On April 13, 1952 she married Kenneth M. Bucher. He died December 20, 1989. Carolyn worked at Oppenheim's Dept. Store,...

Lois J. Shepherd

May 24, 2016

Lois J. Shepherd, 77, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 11:36 a.m. on May 24, 2016 at her residence. Lois was born on April 3, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Hartman and Edith (Hall) Yates. On May 27, 1958 Lois married R.D. Shepherd and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Congregational Christian...

Orvel M. Gish

May 24, 2016

Orvel M. Gish, 82, Claypool, IN died at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in his residence. He was born October 11, 1933 in Modesto, CA to Orvel M. Sr. & Esther (Price) Gish. On July 6, 1952 he married Dolores M. Rockwell. Orvel was a farmer and cabinet maker. He was a member of the Eel...

Donna Jean Fox

May 22, 2016

Donna Jean Fox, 79, Huntington, IN died on May 22, 2016 in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born September 5, 1936 in Huntington County, IN to Foster & Dessie (Crago) Lassiter. On September 5, 1958 she married Richard E. Fox in Andrews, IN. She graduated Andrews High School in 1954 as Salutatorian of her class....

Helen Ruth King

May 20, 2016

Helen Ruth King, 83, Greenfield, IN formerly of North Manchester, IN died Friday, May 20, 2016 in her residence. She was born June 16, 1932 in Salyersville, KY to Carew & Nora E. (Shepherd) Castle. On July 1, 1986 she married Marvin Berl King. Helen was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Berl King,...

David A. Christian

May 20, 2016

David A. Christian, 62, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 8:15 a.m. on May 20, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at CR 1400 North 100 East, North Manchester, Indiana. David was born on February 4, 1954 in Warsaw, Indiana to James A. and Lockie A. (Enis) Christian. He married Debra A. Stump...

Matthew Fahs-Brown

May 17, 2016

Matthew Fahs-Brown, 20, North Manchester, IN died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Wyoming. He was born November 3, 1995 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Matthew ran cross country throughout jr high and high school, reaching the state finals as a junior at Manchester Junior-Senior High School. He attended Manchester Church of the Brethren and was active with the...

Michael W. Urschel

May 17, 2016

Michael W. Urschel, 53, Silver Lake, IN died at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born January 12, 1963 in Huntington, IN to Glenn & Dorcas (Paul) Urschel. He graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 1981 and attended University of Arizona. He served in the Army...

Charles H. Francis

May 11, 2016

Charles H. Francis, 70, Roann, IN died May 11, 2016 at 6:46 p.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born September 14, 1945 in Davy, WV to James & Eula (Thomas) Francis. On June 28, 1971 he married Wincel J. Buttrum. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. Charles was a self employed...

Betty J. Campbell

May 9, 2016

Betty Jeanne Brooks Campbell, 90, died Monday, May 9, 2016 in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN. She was born in Bulsar, Bombay Province, India, the daughter of Harlan and Ruth Brooks who were Church of the Brethren missionaries. Her grandparents, D.L. and Anna Forney, were also missionaries there at the time. She grew up with...

Diann G Applegate

Apr 27, 2016

Diann G. Applegate, 60, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Diann was born on March 15, 1956 in Wabash, Indiana, to Bill and Betty (Hileman) Robison. On October 17, 2007 Diann married Robert L. Applegate. For twenty-two years, Diann worked...

Charles R. French Jr.

Apr 26, 2016

Charles R. French Jr., 79, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on April 26, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Charles was born on August 13, 1936 in Tipton County, Indiana, to Charles and Clara (Atkission) French Sr. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. After high school, Charles attended...

Harriet Jane Finney

Apr 26, 2016

Harriet Jane Finney, 75, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on April 26, 2016 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Harriet was born on December 8, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, to Ammon and Blanche (Miller) Wenger. She graduated from Rossville High School, Rossville, Indiana in 1959, then she went on to graduate...

Lamar A. Bennett

Apr 21, 2016

LaMar A. Bennett, 43, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on April 21, 2016 in his residence. LaMar was born on October 19, 1972 in Goshen, Indiana, to Chauncey L. Bennett and Karen E. (Metzger) Frantz. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1991. LaMar did volunteer work at Black Pines Animal Sanctuary...