Jacqueline Reed, 88, of rural Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 6, 1926 in Peru to Gordon Keith and Faye (Hahn) Constable. Jackie married Raymond C. Reed in Peru on March 4, 1943; he died June 6, 2015. She was a member of the Asbury …read more.

H. Dale Sherwood, 59, North Manchester, passed at 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born March 9, 1956, in Salem, Ohio, to William and Josephine Phyllis (Trexler) Sherwood. He married Pamela Eileen Utter. She survives. Dale was a farmer and worked for Guardian-Carlex Glass of Ligonier. He …read more.

Marlene Ann Shell, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:40 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 23, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Kuhar) Kompier. Marlene graduated from St. Johns High School in Barton, Ohio in 1963. She retired from GenCorp in Marion, Indiana. …read more.

H. Dale Sherwood, 59, North Manchester, passed at 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Judith Ann Mollett, 69, of Wabash, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at her home. She was born March 1, 1946 in Montour Falls, N.Y. to Paul and Beulah (Granger) Clawson. Judy was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School. She married Clarence Mollett in Wabash on Nov. 23, 1964. She worked at Dana …read more.

Rev. Noel Reed, Jr. passed away at 7:36 a.m. June 16, 2015, in his residence. He and his spouse, Maurine, retired in 2002, making their home in North Manchester. He was born in Roanoke, Feb. 20, 1934, to Noel, Sr., and Lilly Mendenhall Reed. His siblings include Nola “Dolly” Osmon, Fort Wayne; Lawrence “Corky” (Bonnie) …read more.

Noel G. Reed Jr., 81, North Manchester, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in his residence.  Arrangements are currently pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester.

Ted J. Lambert, 79, North Manchester, passed away at 1:38 p.m. June 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Sept. 4, 1935, in North Manchester to William B. Lambert, deceased; and Hazel (Glaze), deceased. On April 6, 1957, he was married to M. Louise Monce. She preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2001. On June …read more.

Goldie Ellen Green, 78, of Lagro, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born May 29, 1937, in St. Marie, Illinois to Elmer and Sadie (Oliver) Murray. Goldie married Donald Green in St. Marie, on Aug. 29, 1953; he died May 9, 1997. She worked …read more.

Dr. Ralph I. Hartsough, 91, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Timbercrest Retirement Center, North Manchester. Dr. Hartsough was born on Dec. 19, 1923, in North Liberty, to the late Ivon and Edna (Rowe). He was also preceded in death by his wife …read more.

Oliver M. Garrison, 79, of Wabash, died at 3:38 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Wabash, to Dorothy (Garrison) Shambaugh. Oliver was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. He married Mary Jane Peebles at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on Nov. …read more.

James “Bugs” Wenrich 61, of Wabash passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015, in Cleveland, Ohio after a valiant battle against his own immune system. He was born April 9, 1954, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Nancy (Compton) Wenrich. Jim graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. He started his college career at the …read more.

Petero “Petey” Melzoni, III, 50, of Wabash, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Wabash City Park. He was born Dec. 11, 1964, in Wabash to Petero Jr. and Sandy (Foster) Melzoni. He was a 1983 graduate of Wabash High School, a four year letter winner for the …read more.

Thomas J. Wanamaker, 62, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, June 9, 2015 at his home after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born Jan. 2, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Rosella (Peters) Wanamaker. Survivors include a daughter: Michelle Wanamaker, Wabash; two sisters: Mary Lou Reyes; and Patty Wanamaker, both of Goshen; and two brothers: …read more.

Brenda Joyce Trisler, 66, of Wabash, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Wabash, to Walt and Ethel (Bowers) Lengel. Brenda married David Trisler in Wabash on July 23, 1966. She worked for Majestics in Huntington and retired from Wal-Mart in 2010. She enjoyed …read more.

Judith A. North, 70, of Servia, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Parkview Regional Medican Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 3, 1945, in Wabash County, to the late Sharon and Betty Rose (Burkhart) Stellar. She married Jackie E. North on May 15, 1967. He survives. She retired from United Technologies in …read more.

Agnes Mae Little, 96, North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1918, to the late Wayne and Roxy (Davis) Little, in North Manchester. She was a secretary at Wetzel Insurance Agency for several years before moving to Sarasota, Fla., in 1970. She was then …read more.

Jo Van Copeland, 66, of Wabash, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp on Nov. 3, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana. She was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. Jo married Terry E. …read more.

Evelyn Lorraine Patrick, 65, of Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1950, in Wabash, to William and Bonnie (Fitch) Wilfong. Evelyn was a 1968 graduate of South Whitley High School. She worked at Speedway and loved her customers, and formerly worked at Heckman Bindery, …read more.

Pauline Belle Rapp, 84, of LaFontaine, died at 5:08 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1931, in Waltz Township, Wabash County, Indiana to Elvert D. and Amanda (Sutton) Tinkel. Pauline was a 1949 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Paul W. Rapp …read more.

James Ernest Music, 83, of Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born May 21, 1932 in Van Lear, Ky. to Alex and Mary (VanHoose) Music. Jim married Carrie Smith in Auxier, Ky., on Dec. 21, 1957. He retired from Creighton Brothers in Warsaw …read more.

Raymond C. Reed, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1923 in Fulton County, to Henry and Pearl (Brooks) Reed. Ray was a 1942 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Jacqueline Constable in Peru, on March 4, 1943. Ray was a World …read more.

Robert Dale Gidley, 73, of North Manchester, died at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, 2015, as the result of an auto accident. He was born Sept. 13, 1941, in Wabash, to Robert Gidley and Doris (Dale) Paul. He married Genny Alice Price; she also died June 5, 2015. Bob was a 1959 graduate of Manchester …read more.

Genny Alice Gidley, 67, of North Manchester, died at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, 2015, as the result of an auto accident. She was born Sept. 24, 1947 in Logan, W.V. to Clebert Price and Helen (Bonick) Durr. Genny married Robert Dale Gidley; he also died June 5, 2015. She currently worked at Custom Magnetics …read more.

Edward G Gillespie, 61, of rural Lagro, died at 1:24 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 9, 1954, in Wabash, to Ramon Edward and Margaret J. (Hanna) Gillespie. Ed was a 1972 graduate of Northfield High School, and attended Culver Stockton in Canton, Mo. for two …read more.

W. Jay Windsor, 64, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Wabash, to James and Wilma Mae (Schrader) Windsor. Jay was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School, and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. He worked at Ford Meter Box …read more.

Richard E. Overholser, 71, of North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Kokomo. He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Huntington County, to Walter E. and Nettie Jane (Howes) Overholser, both deceased. He married L. Anne McClain on Nov. 19, 1967, and she survives. Richard was employed …read more.

Lynnley Nicole Ann Eiler, daughter of Shaun M. and Valerie M. (Panzica) Eiler, of Wabash, was stillborn at 2:48 p.m. Friday May 29, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She is survived by her parents: Shaun and Valerie Eiler; and her sister: Lakin Eiler, all of Wabash; grandparents: Mark and Teresa Eiler, Wabash; Jim Panzica; and …read more.

Dorothy H. Mason, 91, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, and her husband, James H. Mason, 93, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Both passed away at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, where they were residents. Dorothy was born April 4, 1924, in Ping Ting, China to Harlan and Frances (Sheller) Smith. James was born Feb. …read more.

Mary L. Stevens, 96, Wabash, died at noon Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 15, 1919, in Wabash County, to Clarence and Faye (Holcom) Miller. Mary was a 1937 graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash in 1980. She enjoyed reading and loved …read more.

Francis Glen Engle, 77, North Manchester, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Fort Wayne. He was born in Jennings County on Feb. 26, 1938, to Gerald and Gladys (Clarkson) Engle. On Feb. 26, 1984, he married Mary Jane Middleton. She died on Oct. 27, 2010. He was a …read more.

David Lee Friermood, 72, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester. He was born May 31, 1942, in Swayzee, to Paul E. and Martha E. (Studebaker) Friermood. David was a 1961 graduate of Swayzee High School and attended the Marion Business College two years. He …read more.

Lydia “Marcy” Marcella (Burns) Finnell, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Truman and Bertha Leona (Miller) Burns on Nov. 30, 1937, in Darke County, Ohio. She attended nursing school at Earlham College in Richmond, then graduated from Manchester …read more.

Jacqueline Stackhouse, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 3, 1926 in Wabash, to Foster Sr. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel. Jackie married Fred A. Stackhouse in Jeffersonville, on June 11, 1951; he died Dec. 6, 1996. She was …read more.

Jean H. (Bertucci) Miller, 81, of Beverly, Mass. and Wabash, died at 6:29 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Beverly, to George and Margaret (McManus) Bertucci. Jean graduated from Beverly High in 1951 and graduated from North Shore Community College with …read more.

Charles Joseph “Chuck” Spencer, 68, of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Pierceton. He was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Wabash, to Wayne C. Sr. and Ruth (Ward) Spencer. Chuck was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joy G. Childress in Wabash on June …read more.

Shirley Marie Rackeweg Blackburn, 91, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for 10 years. She was born Nov. 29, 1923, in Breathitt County, Ky., to Tommy and Stella (Kelley) Williams. She married Walter Rackeweg on July 16, 1941, …read more.

Norma Jean Hileman, 77, of North Manchester, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ira and Beulah (Moore) Hileman. Norma worked at A.R.C. of Wabash County several years. She attended Somerset High School and Christian Fellowship Church …read more.

Gregory A. Walters, 61, of Wabash, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1953, in Wabash to Wallace C. Walters and Mary (Lewis) Slusher. Greg attended Northfield High School and Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. He worked for Martin Yale in Wabash, and also worked several …read more.

Shirley Marie Blackburn, 91, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Levine Cooper, 80, of Wabash,went on to be with her Lord at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her home, under the care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born Dec. 18, 1934 in Jas Creek, Ky., to Quillen and Elizabeth (Johnson) Newsome. Levine married Emery Cooper in Prestonsburg, Ky., …read more.

Kathryn A. “Kate” Roth, 90, of Merrillville, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Merrillville. She was born July 12, 1924 in Wabash, to James and Eva (Courter) Barrus. Kate married Richard S. ‘Dick” Roth in Wabash on Feb. 8, 1946; he died Aug.10, 2009. She …read more.

Eugene M. Wiese, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 3:11 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. He was born to the late Alvin John and Elizabeth Claira (Berndt) Wiese on July 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. Eugene served his country in the United States Army. He married Catherine L. Wiese, she preceded him …read more.

C. Robert Michel, 83, North Manchester, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Aug. 7, 1931, in South Whitley, to Carl E. & Inez P. (Burch) Michel. On April 16, 1950 he married Joan M. Poer. He was a retired farmer. He and his wife …read more.

Gaynell Elliott, 61, Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Zilla Zoe Welsh, 86, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. She was born to the late Milo and Lucy (White) Gruwell in LaFontaine on Nov. 21, 1928. Zilla married Clifford Welsh, he passed away in 1978. She retired from United Tech. Zilla cherished the “White” …read more.

Daniel Logan Lane, 39, of Lagro, died at 12:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Wabash, as a result of an auto accident. He was born July 4, 1975, in Wabash, to Ronald and Deborah (Daniel) Lane. Daniel was a 1993 graduate of Emmanuel Christian School. He worked for Metal Source and also worked at …read more.

Sandra Lee Haupert, 77, of Urbana, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born March 14, 1938, in Michigan City, Indiana to Marietta Haupert. Sandra was a 1956 graduate of Urbana High School. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ/ Urbana …read more.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Ream, 96, of Wabash, died at 6:40 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 30, 1918, in Fort Wayne, to Menno and Mary (Myers) Roth. Betty was a Harlan High School graduate. She married John H. Ream in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 26, …read more.

Joyette Bragg, 83, North Manchester, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne. Joyette was born on May 16, 1932, in Logan County, W. Va., to Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin, both deceased. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to auctions, and going out to eat. She …read more.

Alma “Pat” Mahan, 91, a Wabash resident for most of her life, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East of Wabash. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel (Keim) Wallace on Sept. 2, 1923, in Somerset. She was a 1942 graduated from New Salem High …read more.

James Delbert Bowman, 95, of Roann, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was born May 31, 1919, at the Bowman Homestead in Roann, one mile from his current home, to Hubert and Z. Hazel (Smith) Bowman. Jim was a 1939 graduate of Roann High School. After graduation he hitchhiked …read more.

Max Eugene Niccum, 92, of Wabash, died at 9:42 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb.16, 1923, in Wabash to Truman and Jessie (Prickett) Niccum. Max married Marvelene Younglove in Wabash, on May 4, 1944; she died Jan. 17, 2004. He retired from Wa-Chester Farm …read more.

Duane Edward Werking, 76, of North Manchester, died at 6:55 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born May 22, 1938, in Wabash County, to Lauren and Mary Jane (Sells) Werking. Duane was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School. He attended the University of Maryland Far East …read more.

Steven R. Chinworth, 61, of Bloomington, died on Monday, March 16, 2015. He was born May 17, 1953, in Midland, Mich., to Herbert and Arlene (Wegener) Chinworth. He graduated from Ludington High School, Ludington, Mich., in 1971. Steve then attended Michigan State University and called many places his home, including: Ludington, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; Boulder, …read more.

Larry Ken Bolinger, 60, of Urbana, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home. He was born July 1, 1954, in Howard County, to Joseph and Viola (Aikens) Bolinger. Larry was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Roxanna “Roxie” Keirn on May 17, 2000. He was a machine operator at …read more.

David Wayne Smith, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Wabash, to Jack T. and Darma R. (Jones) Smith. David owned Smith Welding Repair & Tractor Restoration for 30 years. He was a member of …read more.

Linda Sue Garber, 67, Huntington, went to live with Jesus at 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, to be reunited with her siblings, Earl and Jerry Garber, Wanda Mae Trout, and Carrie Laverne Montel. She was born March 25, 1948, to Blaine F. and Effie (Amburg) Garber, both deceased, and worked at ARC Workshop Enterprises …read more.

Dr. A. Forrest Troyer, one of the pioneers of modern corn breeding, died peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2015, He was 85 and lived in DeKalb, Ill. He lived life with purpose; his family and pursuit of his passion for corn breeding. From growing up in a corn breeding family, to operating a certified seed farm …read more.

Eli Victor Baker, 4 months, of Wabash, died at 1:26 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Wabash. He was born Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, to Kevin and Toni (Rodriquez) Baker. Eli loved being outside in the wind, being on the move, and car rides. He especially loved his mommy’s voice. He …read more.

Beverly “Kay” Murphy, 69, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Sunday, May 10, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Wabash County, to Vaughn and Helen (Parrott) Garner. Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Business College. She …read more.

Lewis Russell Hutcheson, 87, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 12:35 p.m, Saturday May 9, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Indianapolis, to Hubert and Mildred (Bolander) Hutcheson. Lewis served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 on the U.S.S. Wasp aircraft carrier. He married Virignia Ruth Gates, she preceded him in …read more.

Shirley Ann Marsh, 70, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m Saturday, May 9, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Frank and Susie (Murphy) Blessing. Shirley attended Manchester College one year. She married Clifford Allen Marsh in Wabash on Feb. 27, 1965. She worked 38 years at Dukes Hospital in …read more.

Phyllis Maxine States, 92, of North Manchester, died at 5:10 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 10, 1922 in Urbana, to Donald and Mabel (Harb) Weitzel. Phyllis was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Charles B. States in Lebanon, on June 11, 1944; he died …read more.

Richard Edward “Ed” Knafel, 83, of Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. Ed was married to Betty Jo Kelham, and she survives. He was a Seabee in the US Navy. …read more.

Katharine Ann “Kathy” Birge, 89, of North Manchester, died on Tuesday May 5, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut to John Kingsley and Anna (Harlow) Birge. Kathy was a graduate of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Theological Seminary. She …read more.

Arnold “Lee” Steller, 87, North Manchester, died at 5:38 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Sept. 29, 1927 in Servia to Arnold F. and Tillie (Twyer) Steller. On Sept. 29, 1978 he married Mary L. Dugan. He worked at Peabody Seating, North Manchester, until its closing. He …read more.

James E. Yaney Sr., 83, North Manchester, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:30 a.m. May 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Fort Wayne to Sylvester and Eva (Lyons) Yaney. He served with the Army Med Corps in Korea from 1953 to 1961. He retired from Fort Wayne …read more.

Margaret “Adele” Westman, 85, of rural Roann, died at 7:45 a.m., Sunday, May 3, 2015, at her daughter’s home in North Manchester. She was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Somerville, N.J., to Eugene and Margaret (Jeffs) Gernert. Adele married Rolf D. Westman in Folkston, Ga., on Nov. 6, 1948. She was a homemaker. She was …read more.

A. Eugene “Gene” Ahlfeld, 90, of rural Wabash, died at 4:59 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924 in Roann, to Ernest W. and Helen A. (Leibo) Ahlfeld. Gene was a 1942 graduate of Roann High School. He married A. Lorraine Comer at St. John’s Lutheran Church …read more.

Betty Jean Ebbinghous, 86 of rural North Manchester, died at 11:45 a.m.Friday, May 1, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 30, 1928 in LaPorte County to Floyd and Reatha (Smith) Hartzler. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Akron High School. She married Robert F. “Bob” Ebbinghous in Laketon, on July …read more.

Gregory D. Starnes passed away at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 31, 1957 to James A. Starnes and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes in Illinois. Gregory married to Maria E. Perdue on March 3, 2006, she survives. He was employed at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. Along with his wife: …read more.

Wendell R. Bell, 79, of Wabash, died at 6:45 am, Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 12, 1935 in Kentucky to Bryan and Hattie (Bell) Bell. Wendell was a member of the Jalapa Road Free Will Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Conrail Railroad. He enjoyed trains …read more.

Henry Spriggs, 79, of Peru, passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1935, to the late Roosevelt and Grace M. (Spears) Spriggs, in Pikeville, Ky. Henry worked as a truck driver and foundry worker. He married Deloris Justice on March 27, 1963. He is survived …read more.

John Warren Snellenberger, 92, of Avon Park, Fla., died at 2:22 am, Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born June 22, 1922, in Muscatine, Iowa to Charles and Verna Margaret (Carlin) Snellenberger. John was a US Navy veteran during World War II. He married Ila Dilley in Martinsville on November 18, 1939; she …read more.

Catherine E. “MiMi” Dalton, 90, of Logansport, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Wabash County, the daughter of the late Glen and Pauline (Sparks) Eubank. She was the oldest of four siblings. On Feb. 14, 1942, she married Everett L. Dalton. He …read more.

Christopher Lee Johnson, 48, of Wabash, died at his home at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20. He was born on June 30, 1966 in Wabash, to the late Gillen Ding Johnson Jr. and Virginia Gayle (Jacobs) Johnson. Chris graduated in 1984 from Northfield High School, he also attended Vocational School. He was a farmer most …read more.

Rebecca K. “Becky” Davenport, 73, of Wabash, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at her home. She was bron on Jan. 29, 1942, to Charles and Evelyn (Draper) Harrison. Becky attended Wabash High School. She married Michael Davenport at the Southside EUB Church in Wabash on Jan. 13, 1967. She worked at United Technologies …read more.

Mark Allen Rickner, 46, of Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, April 25. He was born Oct. 31, 1968, in Fort Wayne to John and Ruth (Payne) Rickner. Mark was a 1987 graduate of Chapel Heights Academy in Marion, received two Associate degrees and was working on his Bachelor degree at Ivy Tech and Indiana …read more.

Ruth Helen Oswalt, 99, of Wabash, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 7:25 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 30, 1915, in Wabash, to Alfred W. and Fairy Eugenia Warner. Ruth was a 1933 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Robert E. Oswalt at Bachelor …read more.

Thomas E. Ross Jr., 87, of Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born to the late Thomas E. Ross Sr. and Louise (Hardin) Ross on May 6, 1927, in Cairo, Ill. Tom served his country in the United States Merchant Marines, then in …read more.

Muirel E. “Mert” Tyson, 78, Wabash, passed away at 4:06 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Parkview Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Urbana to the late Jacob L. Bower and Marion J. (Gaston) Bower. She was a 1954 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Charles E. Tyson on …read more.

Brent Dwaine Mendenhall, 55, Whitestown, formerly of Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2015, at Arrow Container Corporation in Indianapolis. He was born March 1, 1960, in Wabash, Indiana to Robert and Martha (Brown) Mendenhall. Brent was a 1978 graduate of Manchester High School. He married Carol Price in Wabash, Indiana on March …read more.

Lyle A. Heath, 93, of North Manchester, passed away at 11:05 a.m. April 20, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 22, 1922, in Bantry, N.D., to Charles Heath, deceased; and Edith (Healy), deceased. He retired from Endicott Church Furniture, Warsaw, in 1982. He married Clara L. (Seeley) Jan. 26, 1944. She died Oct. 3, …read more.

Susan Marie Shaw, 93, formerly of Wabash, died at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, in Columbia City. She was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Wabash County, to Glen and Dolly (Smith) Palmer. Susan was a 1940 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Robert H. Shaw in South Bend, …read more.

Arvel Ray Conley, 55, Servia, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash to Arvel and Anna May (Nelson) Conley on Oct. 16, 1959. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1978. He liked to sketch pictures and was an avid gardener. He was a memorabilia collector. …read more.

Karen Sue Ferguson, 41, of Wabash, died at 12:38 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 6, 1974, in Peru, to Robert “Bob” and Dianna (Lewis) Ferguson. Karen attended Northfield High School. She enjoyed her children and her granddaughter, and loved watching reality television. She is survived by her parents; …read more.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Kulb, 74, of rural Wabash, died at 6 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born June 18, 1940 in Wabash, to Wilbur and Ruth (Barlow) Kulb. He married Joyce (Garner) Brooks and she preceded him in death. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Kevin Wayne Sparling, 48, of Wabash, went to be with the Lord, at 2:52 pm, Friday, April 10, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born April 7, 1967 in Wabash, to Wayne and Beverly (Wolfrum) Sparling. He married Mary A. Simms at the Wabash Friends Church on July 7, 1995. Kevin was a 1985 …read more.

Bob S. Lynn, 90, of North Manchester, passed away at 10:29 p.m. April 4, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 4, 1925, in Herrin, Ill., to Fred Lynn, deceased; and Lillian (Scott), deceased. He was married to Patricia Crader on June 5, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 31, …read more.

Janet Sue King, 71, of Valparaiso, formerly of North Manchester and Huntington, died at 9:35 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born Sept. 8, 1943, in Wabash, to Paul and Mary (Baker) Purdy. Janet was a 1961 graduate of Manchester High School. She married Billie Ray King July 23, …read more.

Ogden H. Alger, 89, rural North Manchester, died at 12 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 6, 1925, in Wabash County to Hugh and Lela (Ogden) Alger. Ogden was a 1943 graduate of Laketon High School. From January 1944 to November 1945, during WWII, Ogden was …read more.

Diana Lynn Price, 64, Wabash, formerly of Monmouth, Ill., died at 9:20 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Parkview Hospital Randalia in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Monmouth to Dr. Roy and Gertrude (Kingsbury) Price. Diana was a 1968 graduate of Warren High School in Monmouth and attended Carl Sandburg Junior …read more.

Everett Meade Powell, 92, LaFontaine, died at 1:24 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. He was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Wabash to Meade Glenn and Sarah Ellen (Badger) Powell. Everett married Margaret Lois Stouffer in Urbana, Indiana on Sept. 19, 1942; she died July 29, 1993. He was a …read more.

Samuel T. George, 81, Wabash, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late William and Osa (Long) George Dec. 25, 1933 in Muncie. He was a graduate of Wabash High School. Samuel served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Diehl of …read more.

Mary Brewer-Fawley, 95, of Wabash, passed away at 10:43 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Peru. She was born to the late Orville and Ethel Clark on Oct. 26, 1919, in Middlebury. She married R.D. Brewer, he passed away on Jan. 17, 1996. She then married Robert Fawley, he passed away …read more.

Emerson Clayton Erb Jr., 86, Wabash, died at 6:18 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Wabash, to Emerson Sr. and Leah (Figert) Erb. Emerson was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and received his BA, MBA, and DBA, from Indiana University School …read more.

Marcella ‘Marcie’ Marie Shelton Spencer, 92, of Shell Lake, Wis., formerly of Wabash, died at 1 a.m. Central Time, Monday, March 30, 2015, at the home of her daughter. She was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Landess, to Artie Franklin and Myrtle Marie (Watson) Welch. Marcie was a 1940 graduate of Andrews High School, Andrews. …read more.

Charles “Chuck” R. Koller, 94, of North Manchester, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at Select Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 16, 1920, in North Manchester to William Henry and Violet (Naber) Koller, both deceased. He married Joan Lautzenhiser on Oct. 22, 1944. She precede him in death on March 14, …read more.

Princess “Jean” Simpson Smith, 64, of rural Wabash, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Autie and Ruth (Webb) Ferguson. Jean first married Richard Simpson Jr., and he survives in Roann. She then married Gary Smith in Laketon, on June 25, …read more.