Sharon M. Crago

Aug 26, 2016

Sharon M. Crago, 75, North Manchester, IN died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born September 3, 1940 in Huntington, IN to Everett D. & Jessie Edith (Cunningham) Crago. She graduated from Bippus High School in 1958. She worked at Eaton Controls, North Manchester, IN for 42...

Jerry L. Purdy

Aug 26, 2016

Jerry L. Purdy, 81, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 3:55 p.m. on August 26, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Jerry was born to Paul G. and Mary E. (Baker) Purdy on April 3, 1935 in North Manchester, Indiana. He graduated from Chester High School in 1954. On April 28, 1962 Jerry married Marcea...

Oscar Robinson

Aug 19, 2016

Oscar Robinson, 85, North Manchester, Indiana passed away August 19, 2016 at 11:50 a.m. at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Oscar was born on May 7, 1931 to Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson in Blue River, Kentucky. On April 29, 1951 Oscar married Eunice M. Marshall. Oscar was...

Mary E. Michel Burton

Aug 1, 2016

Mary E. Michel Burton, 96, North Manchester, IN died Monday, August 1, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born June 27, 1920 in Wabash, IN to William & Flora Edith (Boyer) Gahl. On February 11, 1938 she married Fremont Michel. He died April 3, 1976. She then married James Burton on October 20,...

Debra Lanette French

Aug 1, 2016

Debra Lanette French, 61, Claypool, Indiana passed away on August 1, 2016 at 11:44 a.m. at her residence. Debra was born on October 20, 1954 to Joseph and Kathy (Veracruz) Brewer in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Skyline Academy, Dallas, Texas in 1972. Debra was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. On May 21, 2011 Debra...

Makeila Marie Dingess

Jul 28, 2016

Makeila Marie Dingess, 7 weeks, Wabash, IN died at 2:39 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN. She was born June 3, 2016 in Warsaw, IN to Skyler D. Dingess and Amy M. (Swick) Burchett. Her parents survive in Wabash, IN. She is also survived by brothers, Logan Burchett, Damien Burchett and Jesse...

Wilbur J. Snyder

Jul 25, 2016

Wilbur was born on September 13, 1917, and passed early Monday morning, July 25th of 2016. His parents were James William Snyder and Emma Mae Rinehart Snyder who lived in Camden, Ohio. He had two older sisters, Elma and Lois, and one twin brother, Wilmer.Wilbur graduated from Dixon Township High School in 1935. After five years of...

Regina M. Marks

Jul 24, 2016

Regina M. Marks, 39, North Manchester, IN died Sunday, July 24, 2016 as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 18, 1976 to Darrell M. Bradley and Laura M. (Heeter) Bradley. On July 16, 2016 she married Caleb N. Marks. He also died as a result...

Caleb N. Marks

Jul 24, 2016

Caleb N. Marks, 28, North Manchester, IN died Sunday, July 24, 2016 as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. He was born December 15, 1987 in Wabash, IN to James S. & Lavona L. (Gamsby) Marks. On July 16, 2016 he married Regina Bradley. She also died...

Robert "Bob" R. Bechtold

Jul 21, 2016

Robert "Bob" R. Bechtold, 73, North Manchester, IN died Thursday, July 21, 2016 in his residence. He was born December 22, 1942 in Huntington County, IN to Duane & Ginevra (Auker) Bechtold. He was a lifelong self-employed farmer. Bob was a member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, IN, a 51 year member of Deming Lodge #88...

Charles W. Betten

Jul 15, 2016

Charles W. Betten, 88, North Manchester, IN died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born March 24, 1928 in Gridley, IL to Charlie & Nora (Finck) Betten. He graduated from Washington Center High School, Whitley County, IN. He served in the U. S. Army in WWII....

Pamela F. Lightle

Jul 9, 2016

Pamela F. Lightle, 77, North Fort Myers, FL and formerly of North Manchester, IN passed away on July 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Pamela was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 8, 1938 to Frank W. Edmunds and Mary Naomi (Applegate) Edmunds. On April 12, 1957 she married...

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,...

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...