WABASH — Grow Wabash County announced that the “Growth Starts Here” capital campaign has reached its campaign goal of raising $1 million. The campaign was announced by campaign chair, Parker Beauchamp, during Grow Wabash County’s Annual Dinner Celebration in October and it was met with support and excitement from the community, said a news release …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.

WABASH — A Lafontaine man was struck and killed in a bus-pedestrian accident in Wabash County on Sunday. At approximately 7:03 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash on SR 15 near CR 1050S. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Jeremy …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A grain bin accident resulted in the death of a North Manchester man. At about 1:22 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, Wabash County Central Dispatch received a call of a possible grain bin entrapment in Chester Township at 8479 N. SR 13, North Manchester. First responders were on site within minutes, according to …read more.

Mary Pearl Slusher, 89, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:20 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born July 5, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana to Dale and Mary E. (Messler) Lewis. She is survived by her daughter, TyAnna Snyder of Peru, Indiana, eight grandchildren, Gail (Todd) Wininger …read more.

Steven Randall Wilson, 61, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:40 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958 in Marion, Indiana to Frank and Carolyn (Baker) Wilson. Steven was a 1976 graduate of Mississinewa High School. He married Denese Bollhoefer in Gas City, Indiana on Aug. 12, 1989. He …read more.

Wabash — During its Annual Dinner Celebration, Grow Wabash County announced the launch of its “Growth Starts Here” campaign. Over the next four years, Grow Wabash County aims to raise $1 million to help further promote economic development in Wabash County. Parker Beauchamp, chair of the Growth Starts Here campaign and a member of the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana boasts a 3.2 percent unemployment rate, below the current national average of 3.8 percent as of August, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. All current unemployment rates were compared against the benchmark set at the same time the previous year. Compared to a year ago, Indiana …read more.

    WARSAW — Cory Benz worked as a paramedic for seven years before making a career change. He started as a volunteer firefighter in high school. Other firefighters suggested he attend EMS training and the department would pay for it. During EMS training, his instructors recommended he go further and become a paramedic. “Before …read more.

MILFORD — Dylan James Houser, 21, 513 E. Beer Road, Milford, was arrested early this morning, Sept. 15, on a warrant for two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. Both charges are level 4 felonies. Authorities in North Manchester were notified by an adult that a female, between the ages of 14 and 16, …read more.

L. Mae Martindale Laycock, 74, Wabash, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center, LaFontaine. She was born March 3, 1942, in Salyersville, Ky., to Floyd Perkins and Generie (Gibson) Perkins Daniels. Mae was a 1960 graduate of Paintsville High School in Paintsville, Ky. She married Richard Martindale, and he …read more.

Eula Florence Honeycutt, 77, Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Rowan County, Ky., to Earl and Emma (Conn) Harris. Eula married Tommy Honeycutt in July 1960, in Wabash. She attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time …read more.

Jessica Fisher, 36, Wabash, passed away at 7:54 p.m. Nov. 24, 2016, at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1980, in Lafayette, to Jerry L. Booth and Teresa D. (Fisher) Amburgey. She was a homemaker to her family. She is survived by her father: Jerry L. Booth, Lafayette; and mother: Teresa D. (Dale) …read more.

Barbara G. McFadden, 81, North Manchester, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to Raymond and Kathryn (Eller) Peters. She married Ralph McFadden on June 11, 1955. She then married Ralph Royer on April 26, 2006. He died Oct. …read more.

WABASH — Carl William Burt, Warsaw, is still awaiting a trial in Wabash County on charges of reckless homicide, a class C felony; operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a class B felony. The two-day jury trial is currently set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Jon Charles Nearhouse, 71, rural Wabash, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Wellbrooke, Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash, to Charles Franklin and Betty Marie (Jenks) Nearhouse. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Betty Jean Riddle in Wabash on Feb. 14, 1964; she died …read more.

Delbert Arlan Beery, 69, North Manchester, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Beery was born May 12, 1947, in Wabash County, the son of the late Glen A. Beery and Maurine Brower Beery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Purdue University and …read more.

Duane L. Holle, 58, North Manchester, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in his residence.  He was born Sept. 26, 1957, in Wabash, to Charles F. and Veta J. (Caudill) Holle. On Dec. 26, 1981, he married Tearere O. “Tea” Millbrandt. He attended Laketon Wesleyan Church, Laketon. Duane worked on the road crew …read more.

Mazzie L. Selleck, 82, Laketon, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in her residence. She was born May 11, 1934, in Maysville, Ga., to William D. and Pearlie Mae (Allen) Minish.  On July 17, 1958, she married Carl E. Selleck.  Mazzie was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Carl E. Selleck, …read more.

Wallace J. Green, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his home. Born April 4, 1926, in Allen County, he was the son of Grover L. and Zella M. (Bice) Green. Wally graduated from Huntertown High School with the Class of 1944. Following high school he served during WWII …read more.

M. Louise Rhamy, 70, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. She was born to the late John C. and Hassie (Aiken) Brown on Oct. 5, 1945, in Greenville, Tenn. Louise married Levon E. Rhamy on April 17, 1966; he passed away June 23, 2008. She retired …read more.

Donald “Dale” Coplen, 83, North Manchester, formally of Akron, died at 9:34 a.m. Sept. 19, 2016, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love Funeral Home.

A. Eileen Meyer, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born to the late George M. and Cleo Toy (Keel) Haymond on Nov. 9, 1918, in Wabash County. Eileen married Everett C. Meyer on Dec. 25, 1940, he passed away in 1961. …read more.

Harold L. Atkinson, 80, Wabash, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wabash.  He was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Upland, to Charles A. and Pauline (Miller) Atkinson. Harold was a 1955 graduate of Noble Township High School.  He married Shirley Roser, at the Zion Lutheran Church …read more.

Mildred L. Roth, 98, North Manchester, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.  She was born June 16, 1918, in North Manchester, to Orville and Etta (Shireman) Emerick. She graduated from Chester High School in 1937. On June 20, 1942, she married David R. Roth. He died July …read more.

Ruth Almeda Wall, 97, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Peabody. She was born Aug. 13, 1919, in Wabash County, to Warren and Lora Winona Belle (Lawson) Ogan. Ruth was a 1937 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Ralph Ernest Wall on Sept. 2, 1939, …read more.

Helen Maxine Garlits, 96, Roann, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at her home. She was born May 29, 1920, in Morgantown, W.Va., to William and Eunice (Wilt) Bunner. Helen graduated from West Fairmont High School in Fairmont, W.Va., in 1936. She married Reuben Rudolph Garlits in Cumberland, Md., on Sept. 20, 1938; …read more.

Carroll “Kaydo” M. Petry, 85, North Manchester, died at 6:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Aug. 20, 1931 in Pitsburg, Ohio to Wilmer A. and Edna Lucille (Brower) Petry. He was a pastor at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren 1951-1953; Batavia Church of the Brethren, Illinois, …read more.

Duane L. Holle, 58, North Manchester, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1957, in Wabash, to Charles F. and Veta J. (Caudill) Holle. On Dec. 26, 1981, he married Tearere O. “Tea” Millbrandt. He attended Laketon Wesleyan Church, Laketon. Duane worked on the road crew …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Chauncey Leo Rhoades Jr. and his mother, Judy (Campbell) Rhoades, who survives in Wabash. Rod was a 1985 graduate from Northfield …read more.

Mark A. Wells, 56, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in LaFontaine. He was born to the late James and Marguerite (Allen) Wells on June 13, 1960, in Marion. He was a tech for United Technologies in Huntington. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Services are to be announced. McDonald Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kamdyn Michael Taylor, infant son of Billy D. Taylor Jr. and Alexis Nelson, rural Wabash, died at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born at 12:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. He is survived by his parents: Billy D. Taylor Jr.; and Alexis Nelson, Wabash; five brothers: Logan Rife, Roann; …read more.

Eva Marie Satchwill, 93, rural Urbana, died at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Huntington County, to Harry Raymond and Hilda Marie (Urschel) Wilcox. Eva was a 1941 graduate of Urbana High School. She married A. Wendel Satchwill at her parents’ home in Wabash …read more.

A. Wendel Satchwill, 93, rural Urbana, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born April 3, 1923, in Huntington County, to Alfred and Elma (Fidlier) Satchwill. Wendel married Eva Marie Wilcox in Wabash County on Sept. 20, 1944. He was a life-long farmer and a self-employed …read more.

Wilma Jean Snapp, 91, Wabash, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Charles Alber and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Goble on Sept. 23, 1924, in Peru. Wilma Jean married Rex H. Snapp on Aug. 30, 1941, he passed away on March 11, 2008. She …read more.

Oscar Robinson, 85, North Manchester, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19., at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born May 7, 1931, in Blue River, Ky., to Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson. On April 29, 1951, he married Eunice M. Marshall. She survives. He retired in 1992 after 35 …read more.

Shelby Jean Wiley, 79, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Paintsville, Ky., to Grant Sr. and Cordie (Collins) Hill. Shelby married Alvin Wiley in Wabash Nov. 18, 1978; he died Feb. 7, 2012. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in …read more.

Robert Lee “Rob” Clarkson III, 60, Richvalley, died at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Florence, Ky., to Robert Lee Jr. and Elaine Joy (Seibold) Clarkson. Rob was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at …read more.

Charles E. Hollenback, 80, Roann, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 8:12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. He was born March 14, 1936, in Huntington County to Charles J. and Rita (Lange) Hollenback. Chuck married Colleen K. DePoy in Wabash Dec. 30, 1956. He retired from GenCorp, Wabash, in 1997 after …read more.

Howard M. Everton, 66, Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born March 5, 1950, in Vallejo, Calif. Howard was a dishwasher at Bob Evan’s restaurant, Wabash, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his companion: Gary Clem, Lagro. There will be …read more.

Vera Mae Linsburg, 88, Wabash, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Anderson, to Fred and Bertha (Bodle) Hannah. Vera was a 1946 graduate of Alexandria High School and attended Indiana Business College. She married H. Eugene Linsburg in Alexandria on April 4, …read more.

Sally Regene Howard, 77, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Bickford Cottage, Wabash. She was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Wabash to James and Helen (Corder) Hale. Sally graduated from Wabash High School in 1956. She married Billy Bob Howard in Wabash on Feb. 10, 1957; he died Dec. 6, 2013. …read more.

Christopher J. Stout, 24, Wabash, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on July 14, 1992, in Wabash, to Gary Wayne and Kelly Jo (McGinnis) Stout, who survive in Wabash. Chris was a 2011 graduate from Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate …read more.

Sadie Bays, 67, North Manchester, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in her residence. On Aug. 5, 1949, she was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Amon and Mary (Compton) Prater Sr. She was united in marriage to Frank Bays on March 2, 1968, in Packerton, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Sadie Bays, 67, North Manchester, passed away at 7:11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Peggy June Learned, 57, Wabash, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Anderson, to Virgil and Mary Ann (Shrock) McCord. Peggy was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Michael Learned on July 9, 1977, in Wabash. She worked for GDX …read more.

Mercedes JoAnne Weaver, 84, rural North Manchester,  died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Wabash, to Carl and Elizabeth (Grimm) Long. Mercedes was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Roscoe Weaver in Richvalley, on Sept. 30, 1950. She worked at …read more.

Bobby D. Randolph Jr., 38, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 1, 1978, in Wabash, to the late Bobby Randolph Sr. and Patricia (Wilson) Randolph, she survives in Wabash. Bobby is also survived by son: Zackery …read more.

Kenneth L. Elliott, 76, Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born May 11, 1940, in Wabash, to Joseph Elliott and Maxine (Kerr) Elliott Novak. Kenneth was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He was first married to Judy Krueger, and she survives. He then married Gaynell …read more.

Carl Hall, 74, Wabash, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Buckingham, Ky., to Lee and Martha (Newsome) Hall. Carl married Joyce Slone in Wheelwright, Ky., on Feb. 10, 1960. He worked for Container Corporation, Wabash, retiring after 25 years. Carl was a …read more.

Mary E. Michel Burton, 96, North Manchester, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 27, 1920, in Wabash, to William and Flora Edith (Boyer) Gahl. On Feb. 11, 1938, she married Fremont Michel. He died April 3, 1976. She then married James Burton on Oct. 20, 1981. …read more.

James Frederick Berry, 83, Wabash, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Parke County, to Raymond and Beatrice (Martin) Berry. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Bellmore High School, in Parke County, and a graduate of the Tampa Barber School, Tampa, …read more.

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Bowman, 91, rural Roann, died at 7:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Fort Wayne to Howard D. and Ethel (Trisler) Ulrey Gillespie Frey. Dorothy married James D. Bowman at the Roann United Methodist Church on Oct. 12, 1945; …read more.

Nondus Marcelle Walls, 85, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 5:57 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 9, 1931, in Brimfield, to Roy and Ruth (Terrell) Dunn. Nondus was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School, and she received her BS and Masters Degree from Purdue University. …read more.

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

Robert J. “Bob” Karlin, 65, rural Wabash, passed into the arms of his savior at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1951, in Denver, Colo., to Elden J. and Rosalind (Wasinger) Karlin. Bob received his B.S. in business from Ohio University. He married Linda Talamantes in Denver, …read more.

Lorella “Lou” Greathouse, 84, Wabash, died at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 17, 1932, in North Manchester, to Riley G. and Ina (Rinehart) Lambert. Lorella was married to Milton H. Greathouse, in Wabash, on Sept. 12, 1980; he died March 17, 2011. She …read more.

Brenda Kay King, 61, rural Denver, died at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 7, 1955, in Marion, to Jonas and Doris (Lewis) Gilbert. Brenda married Donald W. King, in Wabash, on March 31, 1998. She enjoyed working crafts, playing electronic games, and loved her Lord. …read more.

Juanita Mae Bakehorn, 90, rural Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Wabash County, to Roland A. and Demma (Sharp) Hiner. Juanita was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Harold E. Bakehorn in Wabash, on June …read more.

Charles E. “Chuck” Leeka, 86, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

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

Michael Scott Rose, 33, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Barbara Kay Watson, 69, Liberty Mills, passed away at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016, following an extended illness.

Joann Dyson, 78, rural Roann, died at 8:07 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Wabash, to Ezra Lemuel and Alice (Best) Hamilton. Joann was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Manchester College. She worked at the A&W in Wabash as a carhop, where she met …read more.

Margaret E. Leonhard, 99, North Manchester, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Wabash County, to William and Clara (Miller) Baker. Margaret was a 1934 graduate of Chester High School. She married George A. Leonhard on Oct. 20, 1936, …read more.

Donald Lewis Hutcheson, 53, Wabash, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Wabash. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Anderson, to Lewis Russell and Virginia Ruth (Gates) Hutcheson. Donald was a Southwood High School graduate. He worked as a custodian for Wabash Friends Church where he attended. Donald enjoyed going to flea …read more.

Michael G. “Mick” Fisher, 65, Sweetser, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Wabash, to Richard P. and Donna M. (Shockey) Fisher. Mick graduated from Wabash High School in 1968, attended Butler University and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. …read more.

Jackie Dale Orr, 68, Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. He was born to the late Elmer Ray and Emily Lucille (Bowles) Orr on July 1, 1947, in Wabash. Jackie worked at Arc of Wabash County for over 30 years and was loved by all. …read more.

Linda Lou Price, 73, North Manchester, died at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare. She was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Warsaw, to Jesse and Kathryn (Aduddell) Lefforge. Linda graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. She was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. She loved all animals, especially …read more.

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

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 15, 1943, in Peru, to Arol Clio and Ethel Mae (Ridenour) Frantz. Kassandra was a 1961 graduate of Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska. She married John Weirs Banister, he survives. She was …read more.

Edna L. Cox, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her home. She was born April 1, 1925, in Wabash County to Clarence and Ramona (Forrester) Howell. Edna was a 1943 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married David W. F. Cox at the Lagro United Methodist Church on …read more.

Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born April 2, 1928, in Ellingson, S.D. to Celia M. and Beatrice (Gooding) Smith. Ida May graduated from Monument City High School in 1945 and attended …read more.

Jane D. McVicker-Hulley, 87, Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West of Wabash. She was born to the late Nick and Helena (Sims) Dorsaneo in Wayne, Pa. on Sept. 11, 1928. Jane was a ballet dancer; she studied for 21 years. She taught ballet in Philadelphia, Pa. …read more.

Dale L. Haupert, 83, Fort Wayne and formerly of South Whitley, died at 2:14 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital where he was admitted on Friday, June 10.

Dean A. Proffitt, 62, Wabash, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Parkview of Wabash. He was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Wabash County, to the late David J. Proffitt and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt, his mother survives in Wabash. He was a Southwood High School graduate, class of 1971. Dean was …read more.

G. William Sayers, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Arrangements are pending.

Doris T. Boocher, 91, North Manchester, passed away at 7:16 a.m. June 16, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born on Jan. 20, 1925, in Wabash County to Albert L. and Mary K. (Karn) Niccum. Doris was a homemaker and retired from Singer Controls, North Manchester, in 1990 after 30 years. She was …read more.

Christine Howard, 87, North Manchester, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept, 17, 1928, in Fountaintown, N.C., to Raleigh and Nellie (Brown) Fountain. Christine was a 1945 graduate of Chinquapin High School, Chinquapin, N.C. She lived in Indianapolis from 1955-1995, where she worked as a …read more.

Eileen Marie Basicker, 98, North Manchester, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Ossian, to Verling and Lydia (Heeter) Allisbaugh. Eileen was a 1936 graduate of Sidney High School. She married Elbert W. Basicker on July 3, 1937, in Ossian; he …read more.

Mary June Dice-Small, 82, LaFontaine, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to the late John T. and June P. (Cook) White on April 12, 1934, in Grandview. Mary June graduated from Banquo High School in 1952. She married John F. Dice on …read more.

Carol Ann Steele, 64, Wabash, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. She was born to the late Luther and Zelma (Pontius) Steele on Oct. 6, 1951, in Wabash. Carol enjoyed Elks Bingo and Knights of Columbus Bingo, both of Wabash. Carol is survived by a brother: …read more.

Forrest E. “Frosty” Hudson Jr., 50, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1965, in Wabash to Forrest E. Hudson Sr. and Rita R. (Curtis) Miller. Frosty attended Southwood High School. He was a member of the New Connections Church in Wabash and enjoyed reading. …read more.

Norman E. Troyer, 63, Goshen, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born March 4, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to M. Raymond and D. Kathryn (Hartzler) Troyer. Survivors include two sisters: Betty (Harvey) Hartzler, Tucson, Ariz.; and Janet (Phil) Yordy, Elmira, Ontario; three brothers: Dennis (Anne) Troyer, High Pointe, N.C.; David …read more.

Lowell Andrew Harner, 87, Wabash, died at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Aug. 14, 1928 in Wabash, to Louis and Jennie (Bever) Harner. Lowell was a survivor of the Great Depression. He was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and a U.S. Army veteran …read more.

Phillip B. Floyd, 81, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born to the late Cecil B. Floyd and L. Pearl (Weesner) Jervis on April 24, 1935, in Swayzee. Phillip was a 1955 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He retired from Gen Corp Tool and Die, Marion. …read more.

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

Graydon F. Snyder, 86, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Timbercrest, North Manchester. Born in Peru, on April 30, 1930, to Clayton and Irene Fisher Snyder, Graydon grew up in Huntington, W. Va. An academic and ordained minister, he earned a MDiv degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in 1955 and a PhT from Princeton …read more.

Raymond Ward McWhirt, 55, Wabash, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home. He was born May 1, 1961, in New Orleans, La. to James Edwin McWhirt, Jr.and Lucy (DeGelder) Copeland. Raymond worked for Falls Cemetery the past seven years, was a mechanic and handyman to many, and also was a self-employed …read more.

Beulah Faye Correll, 90, North Manchester, died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Ellington, Mo. to Roy and Mary Ellen (Baker) Fox. Beulah married Arthur V. Correll in Jefferson City, Mo., on Nov. 8, 1943; he died November 3, …read more.

Marla L. Stafford, 66, Goshen, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1950, in Wabash to William F. and Rosemary (Barnes) Walton. On Nov. 22, 1969, she married Virgil R. Stafford at Goshen City Church of the Brethren. He died May 11, 2010. Survivors include her father: …read more.

Carol Nicolette Porcenaluk, 52, Urbana, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Walter Walchak and her beloved mother, Carol (Matlack) Walchak on Dec. 6, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked at Lances Grocery Store in North Manchester. She was a member …read more.

WABASH COUNTY — At 8:24 a.m. Friday, May 20, Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Wabash CR 100E at Wabash CR 1400N, which killed a rural North Manchester resident. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Michael Biggs revealed that Donald Fecher, 60, Milford, was driving 2007 Honda …read more.

Robert Lowell Blackburn, 88, Wabash, died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Rochester, to Elzie and Myra (Moon) Blackburn. Bob married Dorothea Martin in Wabash on Aug. 17, 1947. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from General Tire in Wabash in …read more.

Tisch Ann Turner, 46, Peru, died at 12:51 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.  She was born Feb. 7, 1970, Wabash, to Don “Grizz” and Lorayne (Templin) Eubank. Tisch was a Certified Nursing Assistant  for several years.  She enjoyed animals, fishing, mushroom hunting, and collecting pigs. She is survived by her …read more.

David A. Christian, 62, North Manchester, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on May 20, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at CR 1400 North 100 East, North Manchester. David was born on Feb. 4, 1954, Warsaw, to James A. and Lockie A. (Enis) Christian. He married Debra A. Stump on Oct. 26, 1992. …read more.

Melinda Kay Honeycutt, 55, of rural Wabash, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at her home. She was born June 21, 1960, in Wabash, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” (Cox) Hubbard. Kay married Jimmy Dean Honeycutt in Wabash, on Sept. 15, 1976. She was a member of the Wabash County YMCA and …read more.

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

Stephen Scott Speicher, 71, of rural Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born Oct. 2, 1944, Huntington, to Clarence H. Speicher and Ruth Ellen (Haines) Keefer. Steve was a 1962 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County and attended Marion College in Marion two years. He was a US …read more.