William Donald “Bill” Switzer, 73, Lagro, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in Wabash, to Walter Glenn Switzer and Marjory (Kuffel) Watson. He was a graduate of Wabash High School and a US Air Force veteran. He married Peggy (Brown) Coker in Wabash on Nov. …read more.

Claude Shannon Ferguson, 81, Wabash, died at 11:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in Floyd County, Ky., to John Emanuel and Alma Mae (Hunter) Ferguson. He was a self-employed contractor. He was a US Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, and was a member of …read more.

Doris Eileen Passwater, 88, Wabash, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Liberty Mills to Gerald Benjamin and Loretta (Stevens) Conrad. She was a 1950 Wabash High School graduate. She married Ernest Passwater at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash on June 5, 1953. …read more.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Dillon, 79, Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1941 in Floyd County, Ky. to John and Sarah (Deerfield) Dillon. Bob married Loretta Hunt in Wabash on Feb. 18, 1961. He retired from Wabash Valley Refuse Removal in Wabash, and also …read more.

Laura R. Jolliff, 41, LaFontaine, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Marion on April 15, 1978, to James and Joyce (Dice) Bell. She was a 1996 graduate of Huntington North High School and she worked at United Technology in Huntington. She is …read more.

Jack A. Scott, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1930, to the late Raymond S. and Maxine (Schuler) Scott. He was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Purdue University and then joined the United States Army. He served in …read more.

Alice Faye Kline, 80, Wabash, died at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at her home. She was born March 5, 1939, in Floyd County , Ky., to Arthur and Jane (Stumbo) Frasure. Alice married Robert L. Kline in Wabash County on June 9, 1956. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith …read more.

Stephanie Dawn Miller, 30, Goshen, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born Dec. 8, 1989, in Goshen to Stanley D. and Elvera (Yoder) Miller. They survive along with eight siblings: Gregory Miller, Wabash; Lucinda, at home; Randy, Wakarusa; Jordyn, Brendon, Brandt, Erika and Marcus Miller, all at …read more.

Lois Ann (Hammonds) Van Meter, 72, Wabash, died at 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at her home. She was born June 22, 1947, in Evansville, to Hubert and Gladys (Rutherford) Hammonds. She was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Evansville, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Southern Indiana, …read more.

Dennis Dewayne Noland, 66, Wabash, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born June 4, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to Melvin Clifford and Helen Leone (Otto) Noland. He was a US Navy veteran. He was a truck driver and also worked several …read more.

Theodore “Ted” Oldfather was born March 7, 1943, to Carl and Cleo (Butterbaugh) Oldfather in Warsaw. Ted’s father died when he was six months old and Cleo married George Domer until his death a short time later. She then married Keith Wagoner on March 5, 1950. Ted accepted Christ as his savior when he was …read more.

Herbert D. “Hub” Bradley, 79, North Manchester passed away, Feb. 26, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On April 9, 1940, Hub was born to Richard and Viola (Howard) Bradley in Floyd County, Kentucky. Hub was class president and was part of the last class to graduate from Central High School, North Manchester …read more.

Alice K. Hashbarger, 75, Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 17, 1944, in Floyd County, Ky. to the late Clarence and Claudine (McKenzie) Fannin. Alice was a 1962 graduate of Van Lear High School.  She married Billy L. Hashbarger …read more.

Joyce Evelyn Tester, 77, Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 27, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles, Sr. and Mildred (Gariety) Bernholt. Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Celina, Ohio. She attended Mt. St. Joseph …read more.

LaDonna M. Gale, 84, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 21, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The last of five siblings, LaDonna was born Oct. 24, 1935, in North Manchester, to Alfred and Ruby (Rinehart) Steele. After graduating from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1953, LaDonna married Lewis Gale on Aug. 28, 1954. …read more.

Dr. Rex Alan Wieland, 71, North Manchester, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Feb. 22, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Rex was born to Lawrence and Betty (Canter) Wieland on Dec. 19, 1948, in Hastings, Mich., and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. His parents would say that …read more.

Nancy Fern Bryant, 70, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 21, 2020, at her home. Nancy was the last surviving child of Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin. She was born on July 3, 1949, in Logan County, W. Va. Nancy married Hugh Bryant Sr. on Aug. 5, 1965. During their fifty-four years of marriage …read more.

Theresa Ann “Teri” Fedewa, Wabash, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at the age of 59. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michelle, Aaron and Donnie Tooley; also, by her brother, Rick (Ginger) Fedewa and by her mother, Rita Fedewa. Teri was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Fedewa. Fedewa was a …read more.

John Howard Erb, 84, Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 24, 1935 in Wabash, to Emerson Clayton Sr. and Leah Madesa (Figert) Erb. Erb was born and raised in Wabash. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. …read more.

Charles Douglas Harper, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 20, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 78 years old. Harper was born Oct. 31, 1941, to Jack Harper and Mary Walker. His father passed away in June 1994. His mother passed away in March 2012. Harper married Sandra Sue Freeman on April 15, …read more.

Pearl Mae Sturgill, 78, Roann, died at 1:36 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born May 26, 1941 in Pound, Va. to Woodrow Wilson Sturgill and Maudie Ellen (Sturgill) Sturgill. Pearl worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring after 29 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making quilts, traveling, going on …read more.

Christean Calloway, 77, North Manchester, passed away at 8:24 p.m. Feb. 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. The oldest of twelve children, Christean was born Dec. 28, 1942, in Omar, W. Va., to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. After attending Logan High School, Christean met Carl Calloway Jr. The two were …read more.

Michael Jacob Heitz, 70, Jonesboro, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:40 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Bluffton, to Robert William and Marjorie L. (Fritz) Heitz. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a self employed …read more.

James “Jim” Rittenhouse, 89, Fort Wayne, passed away February 16, 2020 at Apple Ridge Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. The last of his brothers and sisters, Jim was born May 29, 1930, in Bippus, to Glen and Ivadell Irene (Reece) Rittenhouse. After graduating from Bippus High School in 1948, Jim went into the Army, where he …read more.

Vera “Maxine” Baker, 83, Wabash, formerly of Lagro, died at 11:56 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born July 27, 1936, in Marianna, Ark. to William Franklin and Mollie Belle (Oxner) James. Maxine married Ronald L. Baker in Las Cruces, N.M. on April 27, 1954; he …read more.

Kenneth “Kenny” Milton Koontz, 84, Sidney, passed away Feb. 16, 2020, in his residence. The only child of Amer and Anna L. (Copeland) Koontz, Kenny was born June 8, 1935, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1953, Kenny join the United State Navy. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 12, …read more.

E. Pauline Miller, 94, North Manchester, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. One of nine children, Pauline was born on Sept. 11, 1925, in Flint, Michigan, to Daniel A. and Anna M. (Miller) Fingerle. On Nov. 19, 1944, Pauline married Ralph W. Miller. The two were …read more.

Donald E Goff, 91, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born May 21, 1928, in Marion, to Roger and Hazel (Watson) Goff. Donald was a 1946 graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Helenjean Biltz at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash …read more.

Sammie Howard Jr., 89, North Manchester passed away at 4:20 a.m., Feb. 13, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Lawrence “Larry” Craig Sims passed away at 11:25 a.m., Feb. 11, 2020, at his residence. One of ten children, Larry was born Sept. 16, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Penn. to George and Ethel (Kenney) Sims. Larry graduated from Shade High School in 1968, in Cairnbrook, Penn. After high school, Larry attended East Tennessee State University and …read more.

Patsy Rittenhouse, 83, Fort Wayne, passed away at 4 a.m. on Feb. 11, 2020, at Apple Ridge Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. One of four children, Patsy was born on April 22, 1936, in North Manchester, to Millard R. and Mildred M. (Brandenburg) Walgamuth. After graduating from Chester High School in 1954, Patsy married Lt. James …read more.

Judith Elaine Etling, 79, Wabash, died at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at her home. She was born April 18, 1940, in Wabash, to Bert Brothers Sr and Gladys (Metzger) Fisher. Judy was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Lyle R. “Tom Freeman” Etling in Wabash on June 21, 1959; he died …read more.

John C. Hoover, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 8, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Part of a large family, John was one of seven children born to Raymond Homer and Genevieve (Bauer) Hoover. He was born on March 23, 1929 in Gas City. After graduating from Jackson Township High School, Wells County, …read more.

Rev. L. Byron Miller, 105, North Manchester, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of Melvin F. and Nettie Edith (Tully) Miller’s seven children, he was born on Feb. 16, 1914, in Kosciusko County near Sidney. A graduate of Sidney High School’s class of 1932, he went …read more.

Marcella Carol “Marcy” Cooksey, 62, rural Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 4, 1957, in Wabash, to Valon Vance and Martha C. (King) Dillingham. She attended Southwood High School. She married Roger Cooksey in Kentucky on Oct. 18, 1990. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, flowers, and …read more.

Valeria May DeLaughter, 78, of North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family. Valeria was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Danville, the daughter of the late John Q. and Thelma (Chatham) Layne. She married Darwin DeLaughter in 1965, and he survives. Valeria graduated from Winchester High School and then …read more.

Randell Webb, 74, North Manchester, entered Heaven at 8:40 p.m., Feb. 5, 2020. The only child of Norman and Fannie Mae (Webb) Webb, Randell was born on March 10, 1945 in Paintsville, Ky. After graduating from Logan High School, Logan, W. Va., in 1963, Randell joined the United States Navy. During his time in the …read more.

Sierra S. Curtis, 60, Wabash, passed away at 9:08 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her residence.  She was born in Wabash on March 2, 1959, to the late Edward and Phyllis (Troyer) Warren, Sr. Sierra married Thomas Curtis, Sr. on September 3, 1983.  She worked at Miller’s Merry Manor as a CNA. Sierra …read more.

Norman Bell, 81, of Wabash, died at noon, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born Sept. 25, 1938 in McCreary County, Ky. to Elmer and Lillie (Dobbs) Bell. Norman married Barbara J. King in Jamestown, Tenn. on Jan. 25, 1957. He worked at Chrysler in Kokomo, retiring after 20 years. …read more.

Terry L. Johnson, 68, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2020, in his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1952, in Wabash, to Delbert A. and Leanna M. (Rhoades) Johnson. During high school, Terry played keyboard in a rock and roll band called ‘Rising Son’ which eventually became ‘American Freedom Band’. A …read more.

Janice Sue Case, 79, Wabash, died at 1 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 15, 1940, in Wabash, to Denzil and Thelma (Stair) Leming. Janice was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Carlos Ray Case in Wabash on Feb. 6, 1961; he died March 7, 2006. She …read more.

David James Brace, 83, North Manchester passed away Jan. 30, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. David was born to William and Ellen (Fratus) Brace on April 26, 1936, in Erie, Pennsylvania. David graduated from Central High School 1955. A year later he married Patricia Reed on July 7, 1956. David was an outdoors …read more.

William Jay Brewer, 55, North Manchester, passed away Jan. 28, 2020, in Toledo, Ohio. One of five children, Jay was born on Aug. 28, 1964, in at the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, to Don W. and Nancy J. (Ross) Brewer. Jay graduated from Manchester High School in 1983, where he played on the basketball team …read more.

Dorothy Jean Clark Hahn, 97, Wabash, died at 9:57 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at her daughter’s home in Noblesville. She was born Jan. 14, 1923, in Wabash, to Herman and Goldie (Hutchens) Rumpf. She was a 1942 graduate of Peru High School. She first married Robert Clark and he preceded her in death. She then …read more.

Cameron Wayne Hackworth spent 47 days filling his parents’ hearts with love. He was born on Dec. 6, 2019, in Huntington, to Timothy W. Hackworth and Leah M. (Anderson) Ortiz, Kimmell. He was called to Heaven at 3:20 a.m. Jan. 22, 2020. Although his life was short, he filled his parents’ hearts with a lifetime …read more.

Ruth D. (Rehak) Frederick, 95, North Manchester, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Jan. 22, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Ruth was born in Wabash, to Valentine “Faldy” and Cora (Snyder) Rehak on Sept. 20, 1924. On March 28, 1942, Ruth married Arnold A. Frederick, he later passed away on Oct. 23, 1994, after …read more.

Enno F. Schmidt, 83, Wabash, passed away at 3:11 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. He was born in Miami County on June 14, 1936, to Otto and Pauline (Burrous) Schmidt. Enno married Janet on Nov. 19, 1961. He served in the United States Army.  He retired from being an engineer for the Soil Conservation …read more.

David A. Ohlwine, 75, North Manchester, passed at 8:50 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. David was born on May 9, 1944 in Columbia City, to the late Charles and Virginia (Kemery) Ohlwine. He married on June 13, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois to Jean Rinehart, she …read more.

Donald W. “Doc” Baer, 89, of rural Wabash, passed away peacefully, at 5:47 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Wabash, to Glen and Emma L. (Higgley) Baer. Doc married Willamae Wearly in LaFontaine, on June 21, 1950; she died Jan. 27, 2002. He was a …read more.

Jasmine Nicole Bolin Curry, 41, rural Wabash, died at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at her home. She was born Jan. 9, 1979, in Wabash, to Jay Bolin and Laurna (Howard) Bolin. Jasmine loved cooking for Frank and her boys. She also enjoyed her dog Wisher, her chickens, crocheting, and spending time by her …read more.

Norman Lee “Bud” Donaldson, 90, of rural Wabash, died at 7:46 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home. He was born Dec. 4, 1929 in Miami County, Indiana to Elmer “Rip” and Hazel (Carlin) Donaldson. Bud married Katherine E. “Kate” Banister at the Wabash First United Methodist Church on Aug. 29, 1960; she …read more.

Gene Ramsbey, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, Indiana. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Laura Etta Davidson, 92, Wabash, died at 6 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at her home. She was born June 26, 1927, in Sumner, Illinois to Frank W. and Coza Lela (Peters) Reed. Laura married Louis Vearl Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec. 24, 1941; he died Jan. 10, 1997. She was a homemaker …read more.

Laura M. France Floyd, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Silver Lake. She was born Oct. 30, 1940, in Marion to Forrest Hockett and Pauline (Hueston) Kelly. Laura married Elmer L. Floyd in Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2000; he died Nov. 24, 2018. She …read more.

Tracie Sparks, 45, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:06 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. She was born Oct. 23, 1974, in Hanover, Indiana to Harold and Mary Sparks. Tracie was a long time resident of Vernon Manor. She attended day programming through Carey Services. The highlight of her …read more.

Daniel Dean Haupert, 66, rural North Manchester, died at 2:14 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, doing what he loved working on the farm. He was born Feb. 8, 1953, in Wabash, to Dean M. and Lois Nadine (Wagner) Haupert. Dan was a 1971 graduate of Northfield High School and attended Vincennes University. He married Roxanne …read more.

Naomi Jane Cunningham, 88, Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born June 12, 1931, in Howard County, Indiana to Edgar and Grace (Brewster) Lovelace. Naomi married L.D. Cunningham in Kokomo, Indiana on Sept. 22, 1948; he died Dec. 23, 2012. She was a farmers wife and …read more.

Betty B. Amann, 94, Fort Wayne, died at 11:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at her home. She was born May 13, 1925, in Dorton, Ky. to Calvin and Cassie (Johnson) Mullins. Betty married Ralph “Arkie” Amann in Laketon, on Jan. 3, 1945. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and working puzzles. Betty was …read more.

Betty Marie Saunders, 51, of Warsaw, died at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born January 16, 1968, in Wabash to Forest and Eleonore (Mueller) Smith. Betty was a 1986 graduate of Southwood High School and received her nursing certificate from Ivy Tech in …read more.

Gary Duane Frey, 70, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2019, in his home. Born on May 16, 1949, Gary was the son of Paul Frey Jr., and Velma (Frantz). Gary was a determined, hard worker that enjoyed living and working on the farm. He was a man that had the …read more.

Joan M. Michel, 87, passed away Dec. 26, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Joan was born in Servia, Indiana on June 5, 1932, to Lowell S. Poer and Ethel M. (Flora). Joan met the love of her life, C. Robert Michel and they were married on April 16, 1950. They were married for …read more.

Richard Lee “Dick” Kramer, 85, Wabash, died at 5:32 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 17, 1934, in Wabash, to LeRoy and Mildred (Long) Kramer. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joan Williams at the Wabash Street Methodist Church on May …read more.

William E. Staton, 81, North Manchester passed away Dec. 22, 2019, at his residence. William was born Jan. 4, 1938 in Owingsville, Ky. to Russel and Mary Alice (Withrow) Van Buren. When William was four, his father passed away and was then raised by Ewell “Duke” Purvis. At an early age, William found the value …read more.

Alan Eugene Templin, 67, Wabash, went to be with the Lord at 3:10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Jan. 18, 1952, in Peru, to Eldon S. and Ruth Ann (Draper) Templin. Alan was a 1970 graduate of Southwood High School and at age 43 he retired early from …read more.

Bonita J. Callahan, 100, North Manchester, died at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 14, 1919, in Chester Township, Wabash County, to Harvey M. and Pearl (Rupley) Michael. Bonita was a 1937 graduate of Chester High School and a 1941 graduate of the Fort …read more.

Edward James Hampton, 79, Wabash, died at 2:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Wabash, to Alva Russell and Emma Eveline (Curl) Hampton. He was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Kristi …read more.

Donnabelle May (Cripe) Martin, Timbercrest, North Manchester, departed on her final trip on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. She was born on Sept. 18, 1920, in Wakarusa, to Roscoe and Lois (Hooley) Cripe Sr. She graduated from Wakarusa High School with the Class of 1938. In her early years she worked at Boris Smoler & Son …read more.

Charma L. Burton, 75, Wabash, for the past six years but, formerly of North Manchester passed away Dec. 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Wabash County, she was the daughter of Allan and Lois (Steele) Clark. Charma graduated from Manchester High School class of 1962. She enjoyed …read more.

June Ellen (Edwards) Burrus, 82, Peru, went to be with the Lord at 8:46 am, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born March 21, 1937, in Casey, Ill. to Victor and Geraldine (Tipsword) Edwards. June was the valedictorian of the 1955 graduating class of Casey High School and graduated …read more.

Lois E. Roop, 103, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 16, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Lois was born in Delta, Ohio on May 5, 1916, to D.G. and Effie (Kintner) Berkebile. Lois graduated from Manchester College in 1938. Lois married G. Frederic Roop on June 1, 1940. Fred passed away on Dec. 21, …read more.

Elizabeth J. Figert, 94, of North Manchester, died at 8:10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 5, 1925, in Tillatoba, Miss. to Merion Elijah and Annie Mae (Cook) Jackson. Elizabeth married Paul Figert in Roann, Indiana on May 1, 1946; he died Sept. 9, 1999. …read more.

Carolyn L. (Warner) Parmerlee, 89, died on Dec. 11, 2019. The daughter of Boyd and Althea (Sausaman) Warner, she was born Aug. 26, 1930, in rural North Manchester, and attended North Manchester schools and Manchester College. Friends knew Carolyn as an excellent piano player, which she started at age three. On Oct. 28, 1951, Carolyn …read more.

Billy Eugene Brandenburg, 85, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born March 19, 1934, in Wabash County, to Dorsey and Eunice (Rautenkranz) Brandenburg. Billy was a 1952 Chester High School graduate. He married Connie Hileman at the Manchester First Brethren Church on Sept. 11, …read more.

John Edward Friend, 73, Wabash, died at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark. to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from the US Army, and served in …read more.

John Edward Friend, 73, of Wabash, died at 9:10 am, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark., to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from the US Army and served …read more.

Miriam Alice Sites, 92, of rural Roann, passed at 8:57 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 2, 1927, in Miami County, to the late Ernest and Thelma (Miller) Keyes. She married on May 2, 1948, to Verlon K. Sites, who preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2003. …read more.

Betty C. “Judy” Lafferty, 69, Wabash, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on Jan. 18, 1950, to the late Charles and Mary (Blair) Fairchild. Judy married George Lafferty in April of 1976; he passed away on Feb. 28, 2019. She worked as a homemaker and …read more.

Logan A. Herbert, 79, Ocala, Fla.; formerly of North Manchester, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2019, at Brandley House, Summerfield, Fla. One of two children, Logan was born on Oct. 25, 1940, in Herculaneum, Mo., to Charles and Rose (Higgins) Herbert. On Jan. 13, 1996, Logan married L. Maxine Minton. The two …read more.

Beverley Kay Hiner, 79, Wabash, died at 2:04 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born April 8, 1940, in Wabash County, to Gilbert and Genevieve (Barnes) Walker. Beverley was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Boyd J. Hiner in Wabash on Aug. 23, 1958; he died Sept. …read more.

Berneda Delight Stinson, 98, rural Wabash, died at 6:50 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 at her home in Wabash. She was born July 13, 1921, in Converse, to Clyde and Idell (Pochant) Pavey. Berneda married John H. Stinson in South Carolina on Jan. 16, 1943; he died Jan. 22, 1996. She worked 30 and a …read more.

Floyd Cornett, 74, of rural Denver, passed at 6:00 am, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at his residence. Floyd has always been a caretaker of many. He retired from Wabash Alloys after 38 years of employment. Soon after his retirement he helped take care of his mother and brother whom eventually passed away. He then took …read more.

Mary Katherine Gebert, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Born on April 29, 1922, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles and Rhoda (Cook) North. She attended local schools and graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1941. She …read more.

Barbara A. Baer, 91, Warren, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Heritage Pointe, Warren. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Lafayette, to Bruce and Jennie E. (McDill) Condra. She was a 1946 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a 1949 graduate of the Lafayette School of Nursing. She married Don …read more.

Bernice Rule, 93, of Wabash and formerly of Mentone, passed at away 10:58 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Bickford Assisted Living of Wabash. She was born on March 5, 1926, in Jasper to the late John and Elizabeth (Dick) Klingel. She married on June 25, 1949, in Warsaw to Floyd W. Rule Jr., who …read more.

Patricia “Pat” Ruth Shepherd, 85, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family at 4:03 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. She was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Warsaw, to Maynard Denny and Ruth (Banghart). She married Rev. Durwood “Derby” Shepherd on Aug. 24, 1951. He passed away Sept. 17, 2011.   She …read more.

Ernest G. Barr, 93, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 7, 1926, and was the second son of the late Francis H. Barr and Rebecca (McKonly) Barr Fike. He served 20 months in CPS (Civilian Public Service) in …read more.

David W.F. Cox, 96, rural Wabash, died at 4:50 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Jan. 18, 1923, in Wabash County, Indiana to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox. David was a 1941 graduate of Lincolnville High School and attended the Purdue University School of …read more.

Patricia R. Horn, 85, formally of rural Akron, died at 4:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love Funeral Home

Jay S. McDonald, 58, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at his residence after a short heroic battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 12, 1961, in Wabash, to Terry G. McDonald and Marcia L. Sharp. Jay was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Paul Franklin Baker, 96, Lagro, died at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born March 17, 1923, in Lagro, to Frank and Janie (Moore) Baker. Paul was a US Navy veteran, serving in WWII. He first married Elizabeth J. White on Jan. 17, 1953; she died …read more.

Norma Jean Weaver, 88, went home to her heavenly Father and family at 11:40 a.m., Nov. 23, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, with both of her daughters by her side. One of two daughters born to Harley and Mabel (Frier) Brown, Norma was born April 25, 1931 in Wabash. After graduating from Wabash …read more.

Donald C. Dillon, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana.  He was born in Grant County, on May 3, 1934, to the Raymond and Nina Dillon. Donald married Donna Dailey on May 12, 1961. She survives. Donald retired from General Motors in …read more.

Edward Prater, 96, of Silver Lake, went to be with the Lord at 7:26 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 3, 1923, in Blue River, Ky., and was the son of Malcom Prater and Plina (Ousley) Prater. He worked at Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, for 23 years and …read more.

Lloyd James Hoppes, 89, of rural Wabash, died at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born March 13, 1930, in Wabash County, to Elmer and Edith (Bickel) Hoppes. Lloyd was a 1948 graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Helen Roser at the Roann Church of the Brethren on …read more.

Charles D. Bone, 80, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:20 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Wabash, to Thomas and Sarah (Bidwell) Bone. He married Janice Castle in Wabash on Dec. 28, 1964, and was the son-in-law of Jonah and Edna Castle of …read more.

Arie Sue Hann, 80, Wabash, died at 8:51 am, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at her home. She was born May 9, 1939, in Water Gap, Ky. to Henry and Bess (Hubbard) Sizemore. She was a 1957 graduate of Prestonsburg High School. She married Terry D. Hann at the Peoria United Methodist Church on June 19, …read more.

Ruth E. Oldfather-Wagner, 94, North Manchester, passed away in her residence on Nov. 15, 2019. The only daughter of Wilber and Ruby Irene (Landis) Yentes, Ruth was born on Nov. 7, 1925 in North Manchester. After graduating from Chester High School, she married Wilfred W. Oldfather Jr. on Oct. 19, 1943. The two had five …read more.

Thomas R. Snavely, 85, Wabash, died at midnight, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Wabash to Robert and Leah (Temple) Snavely. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Genavee Cox in Wabash, on Feb. 28, 1958; she died …read more.

Bill L. Boardman, 89, rural Mentone, and formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 6:19 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 29, 1930, in Wabash, to the late James and Pauline (Niccum) Boardman. He married on May 6, 1950, in Logansport, …read more.

Tony Lee Hunt, 59, Wabash, died at 4:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1960, in Wabash, to Johnny and Ruth (Earhart) Hunt. He was a 1980 graduate of Northfield High School. He attended the Grace Fellowship Church. Tony enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, camping, spending time with his …read more.