Peggy Lou Herendeen, 88, Wabash, died at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Nov. 7, 1928 in Akron to Cloyce and Edith (Pontius) Geiger. Peggy was a graduate of Akron High School. She married Junior Herendeen in Akron on Sept. 25, 1948; he died Sept. 22, 2011. Peggy …read more.

Dale D. Gagnon, 83, North Manchester, died at 6:26 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Peabody Home where he had been a resident since Oct. 4. He was born June 20, 1934 in Wabash County, a son of Russel C. and Annabelle (Hamilton) Gagnon. His formative years were spent in the Silver Lake and South …read more.

Gladys E. Fingerle, 88, North Manchester, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in her daughter’s residence, Peru. She was born Oct. 7, 1929 in Wabash County to Aaron D. and Mabel F. (Metzger) Greer.  On Sept. 19, 1948 she married Robert H. Fingerle.  He passed away June 17, 2007. She was a …read more.

Johnny Ray Spriggs, 73, North Manchester, passed away at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington at 3:16 p.m. Oct. 22, 2017. Son of Roosevelt and Grace M. (Spears) Spriggs, Johnny was born in Logan County, W. Va. on Sept. 22, 1944. For the last 31 years Johnny was married to his best friend Patricia Carol Mercer. The …read more.

Herbert Junior Hall, 75, Wabash, died at 4:54 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 13, 1942 in Hindman, Ky. to Herbert and Helen (Gayheart) Hall. Junior married Rae King, she survives in Wabash. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a Golden Glove boxer …read more.

Helen Mae Fingerle, 87, North Manchester, died at 11:11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at her home. She was born May 13, 1930 in Liberty Mills, to Jacob and Ethel Eliza (Renicker) Frantz. Helen married Chester A. Fingerle at her home in Liberty Mills, on Jan. 24, 1948. She was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Carol Ann Schenkel McKee, 81, died on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. She was born Dec. 12, 1935 to Raymond & Lucille (Johnson) Schenkel in Wabash.  She graduated from Marion High School and Warner Beauty College, Fort Wayne. On Oct. 15, 1955 she married Richard W. McKee. She had Carol Ann’s Beauty Shop in their home in …read more.

Margaret “Peggy” E. Stowe, 65, Wabash, passed away at 12:16 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at Parkview Wabash County Hospital.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on Aug. 19, 1952 to James and Margaret (LaFollette) Stowe. Peggy retired from Merp Administration Services in Wabash and she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. She is survived …read more.

Arlene L. Palmer, 94, Wabash, passed away at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. She was born March 11, 1923 in Macy to Roy and Edith (Worman) Collins. Arlene married John W. Palmer in May 1946.  He died in 1966. Arlene graduated from Macy High School and attended Indianapolis City Hospital School of Nursing and …read more.

Christine Elizabeth Deeter, 82, Wabash, died at  2:04 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash.  She was born Aug. 31, 1935 in Wabash County, to Ira and Anna (Story) Wilson. Christine was a 1953 graduate of Noble High School. She was married to Ronald “Bud” Deeter and he survives in …read more.

  Ruby Frances Lane, 94, La Fontaine, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, La Fontaine. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922 in Wabash County to James F. and Flosstilla Sevilla (Bowers) Stair. She graduated from La Fontaine High School in 1940 and was the last …read more.

Jerome “Scott” Ellinger, 76, Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Feb. 8, 1941 in Ohio City, Ohio to Walter Homer and Gladys Fern (Secauer) Ellinger. Scott was a 1959 graduate of Ohio City Liberty High School and received his associates degree from Ivy Tech. He …read more.

Janet Lee Tyner, 77, rural Huntington, died at 4:53 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at her home.  She was born June 3, 1940 in Laporte to Louis and Bertha (Grace) Spear. Janet married Harold V. “Pete” Tyner in Wabash on Dec. 28, 1957; he died Sept. 27, 1995. She was a homemaker and enjoyed mushroom …read more.

Ella Mae Weaver, 94, North Manchester, died at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 6, 2017 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Daughter of Harry E. and Ida Rebecca (Hawbecker) Stern, Ella Mae was born on April 2, 1923 in Beaverton, Mich. On Aug. 17, 1947 Ella Mae Stern married Paul M. Weaver. The two spent 51 …read more.

Ella Mae Weaver, 94, North Manchester, Ind. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 6, 2017 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Daughter of Harry E. and Ida Rebecca (Hawbecker) Stern, Ella Mae was born on April 2, 1923 in Beaverton, Mich. On Aug. 17, 1947 …read more.

Charles Clyde “Chuck” Strange, 87, of Wabash, Ind., died at 5 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 24, 1930 in Chauncey, Ill., to Frank “Smoke” and Bessie (Rosborough) Strange. Chuck was a 1948 graduate of Lagro High School. and attended Manchester College and Texas Christian …read more.

Stephen G. McCammon, 76, North Manchester, passed away at 11:9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born September 21, 1941 in Mitchell to George & Ethel E. “Betty” (Shaw) McCammon. On April 11, 1980 he married Nancy J. Holle.  She passed away Jan. 7, 2015. Steve was Vice President …read more.

Janet L. Clark, 59, North Manchester, passed away at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 20, 1958 in Wabash to Franklin C. and Evelyn E. (Betten) Clark.  She graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester, in 1977.  Janet enjoyed being with people. She collected …read more.

Dale E. Kelsey died at 7:17 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne to Paul David and Dorothy L. (Oliver) Kelsey on April 10, 1929, Dale was one of six children. In 1947 Dale graduated from South Whitley High School. As the Korean War approached, Dale became a member of the U.S Army …read more.

Mason Lee Galway, 20 months, of North Manchester, died at 11:04 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 2015 in Huntington, to Brian Redden and Cassandra Galway. He is survived by his parents, Brian Redden and Cassandra Galway of North Manchester, four sisters, Maci Reust of North Manchester, Madison …read more.

Dale Loren Eppley, 73, Somerset, died at 6:52 p.m., Sept. 24, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born April 20, 1944, in Wabash, to Harold William and Helene Louise (Butts) Eppley. Dale was a 1962 graduate of Somerset High School, where he lettered in four sports. He also attended Indiana Central, now University of …read more.

Argyle “Bud” Keirn, 82, North Manchester, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Known as Bud to almost everyone he knew, he was born to Robert and Lucille (Fullmer) Keirn on April 28, 1935 in Whitley County. After graduating from Columbia City High School in 1953, Bud married Lavon Knisely on May …read more.

Marilyn Jo Schlemmer, 87, Wabash, died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Nov. 3, 1929 in Peru, to Ervin Hileman and Edith Mae (Zook) Hileman Holmes. Marilyn married Theodore Philip Schlemmer; he died Jan 20, 1999. She was a nurses aide at the Wabash County Hospital 19 …read more.

Tina Jo Gladeau, 57, Wabash, died at 4:21 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 16, 1960 in Willowwood, Ohio to Joseph Gladeau and Lucille (Wilson) Daniels. Tina worked as a dietician for a nursing home.  She enjoyed Bingo, fishing, and playing on the computer. She is survived by …read more.

Dr. Richard L. Day, 82, Wabash, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born March 24, 1935 in Gas City to Grandville and Della (Owen) Day. Dr. Day was a 1953 graduate of Mississinewa High School, a 1958 graduate of …read more.

Britt E. Snyder, 35, passed away at 9:51 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Marion. He was born in Wabash, Oct. 30, 1981 to David and Janet M. (Edmondson) Snyder, Marion. Britt worked at Kohl’s in Marion and at his family’s business, Snyder Tire, in LaFontaine. Along with his parents, Britt is survived by his …read more.

Patricia Ann Benedict, 63, rural Wabash,, died at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 21, 1953 in French Lick, Ky. to James I. and May (Stidham) Burkhart. Patty was a 1972 graduate of Marion High School. She married Paul William “Bill” Benedict …read more.

Beth Loraine Cooper, 75, North Manchester, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The daughter of John W. and Grace K. (Thompson) Moyer, Beth was born on Dec. 12, 1941 in Rochester. Beth graduated from Laketon High School in 1959. Always maintaining ties to Laketon and the surrounding area, …read more.

Willard Henry Chain, 79, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born July 20, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Esther (Freehill) Chain. Sonny received an associate degree from Central Texas College. He married Lois Sue Schmid in Richvalley on Feb. 8, 1986. He was a …read more.

Chester Earl Swinger, 86, Wabash, died at 4:54 pm, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1930 in Dexter, Mo. to Herschel Paul and Gladys E. (Snider) Swinger. Chester was a US Navy veteran. He married Shirley Heeter on April 18, 1956 in Peru; she died Dec. 28, 2005. …read more.

Dona Darling was born Aug. 17, 1923, in New Carlisle, Ohio. Her parents were Isaac and Ella (Heher) Studebaker. She was the next to youngest of seven children and also the last to survive. She attended grade and high school at North Manchester, graduating from Chester Township School in 1941. She loved to roller skate. …read more.

Ray Shepherd, 69, North Manchester, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Peabody Healthcare Center from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born March 15, 1948 in Gunlock, Ky. to Oakie and Lynda (Bailey) Shepherd.  On April 12, 1978, he married Jeanie Sue Purvis.  She passed away on Sept. 22, 2011. He …read more.

Phyllis Irene “Pete” Mittank, 88, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1929 in Wabash, to Alfred Garr and Bessie (Lewis) Wilson. Pete was a 1947 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Clyde L. Mittank in Wabash …read more.

Marion James Miller, 87, of Wabash, died at 1:43 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born July 16, 1930 in Roann, to Isaac and Zella (Reed) Miller. James married Geraldine Murphy on May 10, 1969, she died Nov. 11, 2011. He lived at Autumn Ridge since 2012. …read more.

Anita Nell Hensley, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 25, 1931 in High Splint, Kentucky to James R. Bryant and Lola (Price) Bryant Garson. Anita married Delmer Lee Hensley, Sr., on Oct. 1, 1955 in Jonesville, Virginia; he …read more.

Shirley Younker Wilcox, 88, North Manchester, passed away on Sept. 11, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Mrs. Wilcox was born in 1929 in Chicago, to Edna Mae (Burrous) and Dr. Frank T. Younker, who was interning there. The family moved to Bremen, and later moved at first to the home of Mrs. Younker’s …read more.

Daniel Lucas Gaylourd, 33, rural Wabash, died at approximately 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Wabash County. He was born Feb. 8, 1984 in Marion, to Gary T. Gaylourd and Dawn (Shenefield) Dennison. Daniel attended Southwood High School where he played football and wrestled and also attended Ivy Tech Community College. He joined the …read more.

Rozella M. Bechtold, 93, North Manchester, Ind. died at 6:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born December 7, 1923 in Huntington County to John I. and Anna Marie (Rickert) Bechtold. She graduated from Chester High School in 1941. She helped new mothers in their homes for many …read more.

Rex G. Pegg, 68, passed away at 7 a.m. in his Wabash home on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.  He was born on Sept. 11, 1948 in Winchester, Ind. to Jay C. & Dorothy L. (Hodson) Pegg. Rex married Karen S. (Shewman) Pegg on Jan. 21, 1967.  He was a retired farmer and a member of …read more.

Max M. Putman, 77, formerly of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 3:47 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Peabody Home, North Manchester after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 29, 1939 in Whitley County, Indiana a son of Paul and Bessie I. (Pequignot) Putman. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Edward “Ed” Shepherd, 78, of Urbana, Ind., died at 10:36 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Henry and Roxie (Slone) Shepherd. Ed married Elsie Thompson in Prestonsburg, on June 10, 1957. He retired from Kroger Egg, in Wabash, after …read more.

Steven Wayne Enyeart, 48, of Wabash, Ind., died at 12:22 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born January 31, 1969 in Huntington, Ind. to Herman E. and Sharon (Lee) Enyeart. Steve was a 1988 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Lisa (Whitt) Shrontz in …read more.

Virginia Irene Daihl Coplea, 89, Wabash, died at 11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.  She was born July 31, 1928 in Servia to Gerald Scott and Iva Leona (Aughinbaugh) Orr. Virginia was a graduate of Chester High School. She first married Robert E. “Bob” Daihl in October 1949; …read more.

John Luke Young, 78, Wabash, died at 2:36 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born Jan. 22, 1939 in Richlands, Va. to Harvey and Nannybelle Young. Luke married Wanda Fay Alley in Virginia on Sept. 30, 1961; she died March 12, 2017. He retired from Container …read more.

Virginia Lois Pressler, 96, Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash.  She was born Aug. 6, 1921 in Wabash County, to Ivan and Lois (Sloop) Ranck. Virginia was a 1939 graduate of LaFontaine High School and a graduate of the Marion Business College. She married Marvin B. …read more.

Phyllis L. Barger, 68, North Manchester, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Sept 4, 2017 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Born in Norfolk, Va. on March 8, 1949, Phyllis was the daughter of Guy and Wilma (Iliff) Hurraw. On the first day of June in 1968 Phyllis married Thomas Barger. The two were …read more.

Franklin M. Geiser, 94, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 2, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Son of George F. and Mina M. (Mote) Geiser, Frank was born on Jan. 27, 1923 in Lake Odessa, Mich. On Jan. 20, 1952 Frank married Lois Martin. The two were married for 57 years before Lois passed away …read more.

Ronald H. Rider Jr., 88, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 a.m., Sept. 2, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born May 1, 1929 in Fort Wayne to Ronald H Sr., and Ethel L. (Dennin) Rider. Ronald was a Corporal in the US Army Air Corp and the US Air Force …read more.

Betty L. Gadson, 87, North Manchester, (formerly of Warsaw), passed away at 1:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 22, 1929 in Remington to Hiram and Loretta (Hancock) Alberts. On Jan. 12, 1952 in Rensselaer she was united in marriage to Lee Gadson. She was the owner …read more.

LeRoy “Bud” G. Fierstos, 74, North Manchester, passed away at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Wabash on June 28, 1943 to LeRoy G. and Miriam (Weitzel) Fierstos, Sr. Bud was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash. He was a 1961 graduate from Wabash High …read more.

Marla Kay LaFerney, 73, of rural Wabash, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1943 in Wabash, to Thomas Edward and Maralyn Mae (Rinearson) Brown. Marla was a 1962 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. She first married James LaFerney on Sept. 22, 1962; he died June 1, 1986. …read more.

Melvin Leroy Walker, 85, Wabash, died at 9:50 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born July 9, 1932 in Miami County to Harvey and Ida (Achey) Walker. Melvin married Gladys “Jewel” Dehart in Akron, Indiana on May 1, 1953; she died Sept. 25, 2010. He worked at General Tire …read more.

Ruby June Swihart, 85, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 19, 1932 in Urbana, to Ernest and Amelia (Rickert) Wilcox. Ruby was a 1950 graduate of Lagro High School. She married John Charles Swihart in Urbana on Dec. …read more.

Anna Belle Gardenour Land passed away at Timbercrest Senior Living, North Manchester, Ind. on Aug. 22, 2017 at 4:10 p.m. Anna Belle was born April 23, 1925 in Huntington, Ind. to Donald and Cecil (Divilbiss) Gardenour. She graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1943, where she was involved in drama and debate. Anna Belle …read more.

John Lewis Waggoner, 88, of Wabash, Ind., died at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born November 2, 1928 in Wabash, to Quincy and Mary (Bricker) Waggoner. John was a 1946 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving as an engineer during …read more.

Vonell E. Krom, 78, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 11:14 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 20, 1938 in Wabash, Ind. to Norris and Grace L. (Williams) Krom. Vonell was a 1956 graduate of Roann High School, and attended Purdue University one year. He …read more.

Roscoe Weaver, 92, formerly of rural North Manchester, Indiana, died at 11:55 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born May 11, 1925 in LaFontaine, Ind. to Ernest and Kitty Belle (Ellers) Weaver. Roscoe was a LaFontaine High School graduate and a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He married Mercedes …read more.

Roberta G. Hoffman, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. Roberta was born on Jan. 3, 1924 in Detroit, Mich. to John P. and Hazel (Eversole) Guthrie. She attended public schools and graduated from Southeastern High School where she was active in both academic and extracurricular …read more.

Frank F. Finnegan, Jr., 69, Wabash, died at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at his residence.  He was a lifetime resident of Wabash and was born Dec. 16, 1947 to Frank F. and Jacquelyn (Lendman) Finnegan Sr. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army and he retired from General Motors in …read more.

Mary Ellen Armey, 89, North Manchester, died at 7:32 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. She was born Aug. 22, 1927 in Kosciusko County to John and Anna (Ulrey) Winger. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Sidney High School. She married Max Edwin Armey in Fort Wayne, Indiana on …read more.

Mary Francis Howard, 93, Wabash, died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 23, 1923 in Owingsville, Ky. to Charles and Frankie D. (Purvis) Vanlandingham. Mary was a 1941 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Lawrence J. Howard, in Wabash, on January 17, …read more.

Bonita D. Cervantes, Syracuse, and formerly of Wabash, passed away at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne at the age of 66. She was born on March 21, 1951 in Wabash to Agnes (Sleighter) and Dale Brown.  She was married to Abel Cervantes March 13, 1979, who …read more.

Chad Everett Dailey, 46, Wabash, died at 9:46 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. He was born April 16, 1971 in Franklin to Larry and Janet (Traver) Dailey. Chad was a 1990 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Anna DeLaCruz in Lagro on Oct. 26, 2013. He worked at Real Alloy …read more.

Penelope “Penny” Marie Davidson, 66, Lagro, died at 2:34 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at her home. She was born May 19, 1951 in Chicago, Ill. to Charles and Fern (Weddle) Peltier. Penny was a 1969 graduate of Linton High School. She married Leonard Davidson in Linton on March 29, 1970. She worked at Mosier’s …read more.

Pamela Horn, 64, of North Manchester, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  She was born Feb. 7, 1953 in Warsaw to Basil and EvaJean (Shepherd) Horn. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County.  On Feb. 9, 1974 in Wise, Va. she was united in marriage to …read more.

Pamela Horn, 64, North Manchester, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at 6:20 p.m. in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bruce Michael Tonovitz, 66, Wabash, died at 10:03 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 5, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to Paul and Ruth (Oplinger) Tonovitz. Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Northfield High School in rural Wabash County. He worked at Square D in Peru for …read more.

Louise E. Curtis, 80, Wabash, died at 11:54 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at her residence.  She was born Jan. 8, 1937 to Clarence and Ester (Buzzard) Cecil in Wabash. Louise married John R. Curtis on March 11, 1955.  He died on April 28, 1993.  She retired from Wabash Magnetics after 38 years of …read more.

Doris Ann Stair, 84, Wabash, died at 4:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Wabash County to Denzil and Thelma (Stair) Leming. Doris was the Salutatorian of her graduating class from LaFontaine High School. She married George Stair in New Boston, Texas …read more.

Roger William Moore, 80, North Manchester, died at 7:30 a.m., Aug. 15, 2017 at his home. He was born June 12, 1937 in, Cleveland, Ohio to William and Dorothy (Kemmerer) Moore. Roger was a 1957 Central High School graduate. He married Judith Leonhard on May 18, 1958, in North Manchester, Indiana. Roger and Judy own …read more.

Johnny L. Wheeler, 65, North Manchester, passed away at his residence at 7:29 a.m., Aug. 14, 2017. Johnny was born in Gibson County to Lloyd and Ruby (Simmons) Wheeler on Dec. 30, 1951. On June 10, 1977 Johnny married Theresa Graybill. He worked at the North Manchester Foundry before retiring in 2014. Johnny served in …read more.

Lester “Jay” Brouwer, 79, of Naples, Fla. passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2017.  Born July 29, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Jay was the son of the late Lester Brouwer and Geraldine Smith.  Jay graduated from Syracuse High School in 1956 where he played basketball, baseball and ran track. He attended Wabash College and Purdue University. Jay …read more.

Howard Leon Tyner, 93, Wabash, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1924 on his parents’ farm in Wabash County. He was the youngest of four children born to Clark and Pearl Tyner. Howard was married to his wife of 48 years, Delight Suddarth Tyner, …read more.

Jeri D. Gurtner, 75 years old, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at his home while surrounded by his family.  Jeri was born Sept. 13, 1941 in Wabash to the late Guilford and Pauline (Landis) Gurtner. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen.  On Dec. 23, 1961 in Bremen, Jeri and …read more.

John Richard Knecht, 96, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2017, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Rev. Knecht was the loving husband of Marjorie nee Hill of 74 years. Rev. Knecht was born and raised in Hartford City and graduated in 1942 from Indiana Central College (now University of Indianapolis).  He attended …read more.

John David Rohrer, North Manchester, died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. He was 86. John was born on July 31, 1931 in North Manchester and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Chester High School in 1950. In 1952 he married Mary Ann Gugle and she survives, along with their …read more.

Amy Lucile Burley, 92, North Manchester, and formerly of Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Jan. 24, 1925 in Pandora, Ohio to Rhoda Emma (Neuenschwander) and Edward Joel Leightner.  On July 30, 1950 she …read more.

Kathryn J. “Kay” Bellinger was born Feb. 19, 1924 in French Equatorial Africa to missionaries Dr. Orville and Charlotte (Hillegas) Jobson.  She was raised by her Uncle Ralph and Aunt Ruth (Kimmel) Smoker of New Paris from 18 months of age when her parents returned to Africa.  She is survived by her husband of 72 …read more.

Jessica A. Mendoza, 39, Somerset, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Sept. 15, 1977 in Wabash County to Ramiro (Sheila) Mendoza of Elkhart, and Mrs. Connie (Christman) Crabtree (Steve) of Somerset. Along with her parents, she is survived by Doug Adams, her closest confidant, counselor …read more.

Carolyn S. Armstrong, 79, Wabash, died at 11:20 p.m., Aug. 6, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 17, 1938 in Grant County to Omer and Jessie Lee (Vanlandingham) Thompson. Carolyn was a 1957 Lagro High School graduate. She married James Robert “Bob” Armstrong on Feb. 15, 1958, in Lincolnville; …read more.

Darma Ruth Smith, 90, rural Wabash, died at 4:05 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at her home. She was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Clarence Sr. and Verna (Hites) Jones. Darma was a 1944 graduate of Kenmore High School, Akron, Ohio. She married Jack Thomas Smith Sr. in Wabash on March 21, …read more.

Sherry Lee Campbell, 70, Wabash, died at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Dec. 28, 1946 in Wabash, to Arthur George, Sr. and Edna Mae (Culver) Campbell. Sherry retired from ARC of Wabash County. She attended the Washington Street Wesleyan Church several years and enjoyed …read more.

Anna Marie Eakright, 96, La Fontaine, died at 1:02 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in La Fontaine. She was born July 31, 1921 in Wabash to Orville E.  and Ruth Mae (Schrader) Cherry. Anna married Robert Eakright in Wabash on Aug. 19, 1946; he died Dec. 17, 1975. She worked …read more.

Bryce E. Eiler, 85, Huntington, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, in Heritage of Huntington, Huntington. He was born March 27, 1932 in Wabash County to Donald and Irene (DeLauter) Eiler. He graduated in 1950 from Urbana High School, Urbana. He was a Union Carpenter and millwright for many years. He ran the …read more.

Sammy S. Snyder, 76, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home. He was born April 4, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Clifford and Ruth (Landfair) Snyder. Sammy was a 1959 graduate of Manchester High School; he then received his Bachelor’s Degree from Case Western Reserve Institute of Technology. He …read more.

Billy Eugene Boggs, 75, Lagro, died at 5:25 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1941 in Eoli, Ky. to Lawrence Dillard and Nellie Bridget (Collins) Boggs. Billy married Linda (Schaffer) Beeks in Lagro on April 21, 1979. He worked for United Technologies in Huntington. He was a member …read more.

Carl L Easterday Jr., 56, Wabash, died at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 24, 1960 in Wabash, to Carl and Bonnie (Kemp) Easterday. Carl graduated from Wabash High School in 1979. He worked at several jobs around Wabash including General Tire. He enjoyed listening …read more.

Martha C. “Marty” Weitzel, 80, of rural Roanoke, died at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her home. She was born March 24, 1937 in Van Lear, Ky. to Oliver and Angie (Webb) Lynn. Marty married Byron Keith Weitzel at the Dora Christian Church on Nov. 2, 1980; he died Jan. 29, 2003. She …read more.

Janice M. Roth, 90, North Manchester passed away at 3:59 p.m. on July 23, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Janice was born in Preble County, Ohio on June 1, 1927 to J. Everett and Frances (Bitner) Miller. On Sept. 1, 1945 Janice married Elbert O. Baker. In July of 1944 she was …read more.

Sara Beth Dockter, 35, North Manchester, died at 7:24 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in her home. She was born April 2, 1982 in Wabash to Larry and Susan (Ihnen) Dockter. She was an angel on earth for 35 years.  She never hurt a person in her life, she only gave love and kisses. She …read more.

Tabatha Lynn Dabrasky, 34, North Manchester, died unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m. July 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 11, 1983 in Baltimore, Md. Her parents are Robert and Vickey Kline. Tabatha lived in North Manchester for nine years and was a waitress at Pizza King in Silver Lake. Surviving Tabatha are …read more.

Claude Junior “CJ” Dotson, 87, Wabash, died at 6:25 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born March 5, 1930 in St. Charles, Virginia to Claude and Lela (Warwick) Dotson. CJ married Gertrude “Gertie” Delois Mullens in Welch, West Virginia on Dec. 9, 1953; she died Dec. …read more.

Tracy Lyn Murach, 58, of Wabash, lost her two and a half year battle with cancer at 9:45 am, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Vernon Health and Rehab Center in Wabash. She was born March 5, 1959 in Wabash, to Charles Bone and Sue Ann (White) Wheeler, and was raised by her mother and step-dad, …read more.

Donald E. Slagal, Wabash, passed away at 11:57 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Indiana. He was 82 years old. He was born Dec. 2, 1934 in Wabash to John and Betty (Hall) Slagal.  He married Alice Kay Hayes; she survives.  Donald worked as a truck driver and was …read more.

Janet I. “Jan” Jensen, 88, Wabash, died at 10:01 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born Feb. 2, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio to DeForest W. and Katherine D. (Deitz) Ingerham. She married Robert E. Jensen in Mansfield, Ohio on June 10, 1956; he died Aug. 11, 2014. Jan was …read more.

Bruce E. Pottenger, 86, North Manchester, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on July 8, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Bruce was born in Sidney on Dec. 11, 1930 to Glenn and Nellie (Speicher) Pottenger. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1949. On July 26, 1952 Bruce married Marilyn Wood. …read more.

Phyllis “Elaine” Francis Duhamell, Wabash, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday July 4, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was 83 years old. She was born in Marion on Oct. 4, 1933 to Paul Haynes & Evelyn (Brown) Haynes. Elaine graduated in 1951 from Wabash High School.  She married Leonel “Pete” Duhamell …read more.

Virgil Kenneth Juillerat Jr. passed away at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, at 11:03 p.m., July 4, 2017. Ken was born on Sept. 25, 1939 in Huntington to Virgil and Chella (Howenstine) Juillerat. On June 21, 1959 he married his wife of 58 years, Linda Denton. Ken worked for Singer Controls for 35 years before …read more.

Delbert Leroy Martin, Wabash, passed away at 3:34 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Parkview Regional Medical Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 85 years old. He was born July 23, 1931 in Wabash to Dalice and Leona (Nayrocker) Martin. Delbert attended Wabash High School.  He married Margaret L. Williams in 1953. She died September 5, …read more.

Gregory Todd Scarberry, 47, North Manchester, (formerly of North Webster) passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on Oct. 24, 1969 in Elkhart to Clifford Eldon and Dixie Irene (Williams) Scarberry. He graduated in 1989 from Triton High School in Bourbon and was …read more.