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.

Charles H. Francis, 70, Roann, died May 11, 2016 at 6:46 p.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born September 14, 1945 in Davy, WV to James & Eula (Thomas) Francis. On June 28, 1971 he married Wincel J. Buttrum. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. Charles was a self employed …read more.

Earl Good, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. He was born April 23, 1937, in Wabash, to Dorsey and Alice (Lottridge) Good. Earl married Carol Young in Jeffersonville, on Feb. 25, 1956. He served in the Indiana National Guard. He worked at Frank’s Dry Goods in …read more.

Karen Kay Gant, 58, Wabash, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Ilean “Jo” (Eltzroth) Sellers. Karen attended South Side Freewill Baptist Church, in Wabash. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her father, riding horses, …read more.

Betty Jeanne Brooks Campbell, 90, died Monday, May 9, 2016, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born in Bulsar, Bombay Province, India, the daughter of Harlan and Ruth Brooks who were Church of the Brethren missionaries. Her grandparents, D.L. and Anna Forney, were also missionaries there at the time. She grew up …read more.

Melissa J. DeVore, 49, Wabash, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at her home. She was born July 2, 1966, in Celina, Ohio, to Jim and Nancy (Emans) Art. Melissa was a 1984 graduate of Harding High School and received her associates degree from Ivy Tech, both of Fort Wayne. She married Mike …read more.

Gary Warren Heath, 67, Huntington, died at 12:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 29, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Warren and Betty (Colyer) Heath. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Southwood High School and received his bachelors degree from Ball State University. He …read more.

Wanda Joyce Sizemore, 68, Wabash, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Whitewood, Va. to Ed and Ida (White) Sizemore. Wanda enjoyed art, music and singing. She is survived by her son: Bill Sizemore, Wabash; her mother: Ida Sizemore; …read more.

Dorothy L. Gaff, 97, Roann, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home. She was born July 8, 1918, in Roann, to John Wood and Chloie (Powell) Wright. Dorothy married Merritt Lee Gaff in Roann on Nov. 29, 1943; he died June 27, 2013. She retired as admitting clerk for Wabash County …read more.

Robert “Bob” Enyeart, 80, of rural Wabash, passed away at 1:13 p.m Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington. He was born to the late Charles and Geraldine (Barnes) Enyeart on Sept. 24, 1935, in Wabash. Bob married Doris Webb on Aug. 22, 1958, she survives. He was a truck driver. Bob …read more.

Veronica S. Vrooman, 50, of rural Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2016, at her home. She was born in Peru, on July 30, 1965, to Richard C. Butzin and Marcia (Hiner) Davis. Veronica was a 1984 graduate of Northfield High School, and a graduate of Wabash Beauty College. She married Nathan Vrooman …read more.

Betty J. Ring, 86, Wabash, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Wabash, to Harry and Nina (Hager) Holmes. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Three Rivers High School in Three Rivers, Mich. She married William “Jack” Ring in Three …read more.

Linda D. “Di” Schmidt, Upper Long Lake and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday evening, May 2, 2016, peacefully at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Wabash, a daughter of Garold Andrew and Hilda Pauline (Gage) Crabill. Her formative years were spent in Wabash, Peru and Paulding, Ohio, until moving to Fort …read more.

Robert C. Hicks, 90, Middlebury, Vt., died peacefully at 12:52 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born July 26, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa. to Robert C. and May (Mixsell) Hicks. On Sept. 3, 1949, Robert married Priscilla Huszonik in the Lehigh University Chapel, Bethlehem, Pa.; she died in 2015. He …read more.

Carl J. Mitchell, 87, Wabash, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. He was born to Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell June 24, 1928, in Bristol, Va. Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell Jan. 27, 1951. Carl was a …read more.

Patricia Ann Morehouse, 79, Roann, passed away peacefully at 12:42 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence. Born Jan. 15, 1937, in Marshall, Mich., she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Evans) Woodward. On March 27, 1969, she married David Morehouse. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1994. Pat …read more.

Patricia Morehouse, 79, Roann, passed away at 12:42 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence.

Charles R. French Jr., 79, North Manchester, passed away at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Charles was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Tipton County, to Charles and Clara (Atkission) French Sr. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. After high school, Charles attended Manchester College for …read more.

Michael Wayne Needham, 53, Wabash, died at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 10, 1963, in Wabash, to Ronald and H. Marcille (Reed) Needham. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Southwood High School, and attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He worked as a security …read more.

Lenvil Baldridge, 86, Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Morehead, Ky., to Bennie and Nellie (Pettit) Baldridge. Lenvil married Ruth Sparks in Soldier, Ky. on Oct. 16, 1954. He moved to Wabash in 1955 from Morehead, Ky. He retired from General Tire …read more.

Wilma Frances Sorrell, 81, of rural Roann, died at 7:25 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Roann. She was born January 9, 1935 in Owensville, Ky. to Alfred and Della (Jefferson) Little.

Dee M. Royer, 95, North Manchester, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016 at Timbercrest Senior Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

LaMar A. Bennett, 43, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m., April 21, 2016 in his residence.

Goldie Middleton, 84, of Lincolnville, died at 1:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 24, 1932 in McDowell, Ky. to Henry and Liza (Mann) Blevins.

Della “Bonnie” Crist-Halvorson, 91, of rural Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. She was born to the late Fred and Alice (Hollinger) Hilliard on June 7, 1924, in Elkhart. Bonnie married Wayne Crist on June 1, 1943, he passed away on Dec. 27, 1980; then …read more.

James William King, 81, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Wabash, to Janice L. King. James married Lois Jane Cloud in Wabash on March 21, 1954. He served in the Indiana National Guard. James …read more.

Carl William Burt WABASH — Just under a month before his two-day jury trial was set, Carl William Burt’s trial was continued and reset to start at 9 a.m. Aug. 2-3 in Wabash County Circuit Court. Burt’s attorney, Alan Zimmerman filed a motion to continue the trial on March 14. The trial was originally set …read more.

M. Modesta Stein, 82, of Wabash, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Juanita Fay Whitehead, 87, Wabash, died at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Peru, to Samuel and Lena (Feather) Russell. Juanita was a 1950 graduate of Butler Township High School, where she was involved in the Drama Club. She married Daniel F. …read more.

Dennis Ray Dingess, 43, Laketon, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Wabash on June 8, 1972, to the late Bobbie and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess. He was a truck driver for Cripe Transport for 18 years, and married Amy Jelly on Nov. 20, 1992. She survives. Dennis loved his dog …read more.

Richard L. Guthrie, 77, of Goshen died Monday evening, April 11, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital following an extended illness.

Sarah Kay Muinzer 42, Oak Harbor, Wash., and formerly of Lucerne, passed away on Jan. 18, 2016, in Oak Harbor, Wash. She was born on Nov. 10, 1973, the daughter of Joseph A. and Betty (Lemmon) Munizer. She graduated from Caston High school in 1992. Sarah was a self- employed landscaper. She had been a …read more.

Donald E. Willoughby, 81, North Manchester, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on April 6, 1935, in Harrisburg, Pa., to the late William A. and Lilian (Falkenstein) Willoughby. Donald was married to Marie A. Hoover on Aug. 22, 1958, in Vienna, Austria. He served …read more.

Richard K. “Rick” Grier, 68, Wabash, passed away at 4:22 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born to Richard K. Grier of Hampton, N.C., and the late, Wilma (Elshire) Grier on Oct. 31, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. Rick was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Ruth Anna Gilpin, better known as Ruthie, 96, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, went to her heavenly home at 12:35 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. She was born east of LaFontaine to Frank and Belle (Kirkman) Hudlow on June 5, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of …read more.

Todd Sherman Rager, 90, of rural Roann, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 11, 1926, near Disco, to Harry and Ethel Lee (White) Rager. Todd was a 1944 graduate of Laketon High School. He married Norma Jean Fruitt, at the Peabody Chapel, in North Manchester, on …read more.

Leatice “Lea” Raver, 84, Wabash, died at 12:01 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 5, 1931, in Milledgeville, Ill. to Emerson and Mary (Weber) Fike. Lea graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., and attended Manchester College for two years. She …read more.

Eugene F. Bucher, 97, Wabash, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born June 9, 1918, in Fulton County, to John and Hattie (McIntire) Bucher. Gene attended Laketon High School. He married Elizabeth Bouse in Syracuse, on August 10, 1940; she died July 23, 1986. He worked at …read more.

John C. “Jack” Sullivan, 86, North Manchester, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in his residence. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, to James H. and Eleanor L. Sullivan. On Sept. 12, 2006, he married Janet Akers. He was a truck driver for Kendall Oil for 20 plus years and …read more.

Clyde Edward Lovellette, 86, North Manchester, died at 8:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Petersburg, to John and Myrtle (Thaxton) Lovellette. Clyde was a 1948 graduate of Garfield High School in Terre Haute, attended Kansas University, and received his Bachelor’s and …read more.

Rex Edward “Eddie” Earhart, 46, of rural Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at his mother’s home. He was born Jan. 15, 1970, in Bluffton, to Rex R. Earhart and Katrina (Napier) Pitts. Eddie enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his family. He loved to take rides to the reservoirs …read more.

Carol Y. Enyeart, 65, North Manchester, died at 4:56 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, in Wabash. She was born on Aug. 4, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Esteban Remular. Carol worked in retail at Lances and later at Dollar General, both in North Manchester. She retired from Dollar General in April 2015. She …read more.

Martha Louise Underwood, 80, North Manchester, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born in Holton to the late Joseph A. and Pearl B. (Franklin) Dobson, on Nov. 26, 1935. She worked as a CNA and a QMA at Peabody Retirement Community for 36 years. …read more.

Helena B. Cox, 83, Wabash, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Washington County, to Oral and Nellie F. (Trueblood) Johnson. Helena married Clarence Cox in Wabash on April 29, 1965. She retired from Wabash Magnetics after 34 years, and also owned along …read more.

Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe.

David Kurt McCune, 66, North Manchester, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at his residence. He was born in Great Falls, Mont., to Lloyd and Irma (Lowmaster) MCCune, on Sept. 21, 1949. He was a welder in Kansas for five years and retired as a security officer for Pinkerton’s Security in Wabash and Huntington. …read more.

Roger E. Shively, 90, North Manchester, died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born May 30, 1930, in Whitley County to Lawrence and Sarah E. (Black) Shively. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1943. He then served two years of civilian public service. He attended Manchester …read more.

Wilma Maxine (Graham) Lundberg, 84, Wabash, formerly of Milford, Ill., died at 3:54 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. She was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Rossville, Ill., to James Fred and Margaret Myrtle (Jacobs) Graham. Maxine worked for the City of Danville, Ill., as a secretary for the sanitary …read more.

James J. “Jamie” Gribben, 51, Wabash, died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home. He was born July 14, 1964, in Wabash, to James and Roselyn “Lynn” (Miller) Gribben. Jamie graduated from Wabash High School in 1982 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University. He worked for GenCorp and …read more.

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Morris E. Cook, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 14, 1931, to Albert Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Funderburgh) Cook, in North Manchester. He married Evelyn Lucile (Coning) on Nov. 4, 1951, and she survives. He worked as a carpet cleaner …read more.

George Penix, 69, rural Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home. He was born March 24, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Joe and Swannee Penix. George was a 1965 graduate of Meade Memorial High School in Williamsport, Ky. He married Brenda K. Meyer in Boone County, Ky. on Feb. 24, …read more.

Dorothy A. ‘Dottie’ Beck, 66, Columbus, died at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Columbus. She was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Marvin C. ‘Bud’ and Dorothy May (Yost) Beck. She was a beautician. Dorothy is survived by daughter: Jodi (Nick) Rittman, Columbus; brother: Marvin ‘Pete’ Beck; sister: Linda L. Beck; …read more.

Hubert R. Newcomer, 93, North Manchester, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County, to Floyd Vincent and Mary Marie (Fox) Newcomer. He married Alice Nadine Andrews Baldwin on June 2, 1946. Hubert graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, in 1940, he …read more.

Linda M. Bayliss, 76, Wabash, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Mildred (Steltz) Shallenberg on Dec. 22, 1939, in Salem, Ohio. She was a 1961 graduate from Salineville High School. Linda married Carlton H. Bayliss on June 13, 1961, he passed …read more.

Gerald Lloyd “Jerry” Carter, 77, Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash, where he had lived since Sept. 2015. He was born March 5, 1939, in Wabash County, to C. Arden and Esther (Neal) Carter. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School and attended Manchester College. …read more.

Ina L. Harrington, 82, North Manchester and formerly of Walbridge, Ohio, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Ina was born on June 9, 1933, to Virgil and Hazel (Baker) Pyle, in Kosciusko County. She worked at United Technologies for 21 years. She married Warren Harrington on April …read more.

Norma Ruth Kirkpatrick, 84, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Marion, to Clifford and Opal (Young) Cassidy. Norma married James R. Kirkpatrick in Jan. of 1949 in Wabash; he died June 6, 1985. She was a member …read more.

Christine Siers, 76, Wabash, died at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 15, 1939, in Carroll County, to Thomas Boone Bradley and Lillian (Thompson) Nilson. Christine enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, shopping, going to garage sales, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by seven …read more.

Emily Ann King, 81, Wabash, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Wabash County, to Clarence Edward and Nellie Olive (Randall) King. Emily married Hal Rhamy King at the Dora Christian Church on March 10, 1954; he died March 23, 2010. She was the …read more.

Rosalind M. Yates, 98, Wabash, went to her Heavenly home at 6:39 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 22, 1917, in Wabash, to Austin and Mae (Butterbaugh) Kirby. Rosalind was a 1935 graduate of Lagro High School, and attended Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) …read more.

Anna B. “Ann” King, 80, Wabash, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 10, 1935, in Grandin, Mo. to Hiram and Wilma “Pat” (Connell) Smith. Ann married Donald W. King in Huntington, on Oct. 20, 1951. She retired from Vernon Manor …read more.

Joanna L. Marsh, 76, of rural Wabash, died at 6:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born January 29, 1940 in Wabash, to Hugh and Rosea (Reed) Campbell. Joanna was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School. She married Philip C. Marsh in Wabash on July 11, 1959. …read more.

David Lee Stettler, 70, Fort Wayne, died at 7:36 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at his home. He was born June 4, 1945, in Wabash, to William and Doris (Baxter) Stettler. In his early years, Dave would help his family at Bill’s Cafe, the family restaurant business. After graduating from Wabash High School in 1963, …read more.

Buddy Mac Williams, 50, Wabash, died at 2:28 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born April 11, 1965, in Bluffton, to Mack E. Williams and Bernice (Napier) Pickering. Buddy was the Associate Minister at Potters House Ministries in Wabash. He was a member of Christmas …read more.

Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe. She was born to the late Lawrence and Madge (Bannister) Blood on April 1, 1919, in Wabash. Janet married Harold E. Renbarger on Jan. 9, 1938, he passed away in Nov. of …read more.

Patricia Jean Wilcox, 84, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016m at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. She was born to the late John Francis and Velda Virginia (Winslow) Bott on March 15, 1931, in Marion. She was a graduate from St. Paul’s High School. Patricia married John E. Wilcox on Aug. 15, …read more.

MaryAnna Coe, 63, Peru, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 17, 1953, in Wabash County to Stanton Heeter and Meriam (Tyson) Bone. She retired from U.S. Gypsum after 30 years of working in quality control. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary …read more.

Michael “Mike” L. Waak, 57, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. He was born to the Ronald Lee Waak of LaPorte, and the late, Carol (Myers) Waak on Dec. 5, 1958, in Michigan City. Mike graduated in 1976 from Rolling Prairie High School …read more.

Rex E. Price, 84, Wabash, died at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 6, 1931, in Laketon, to James Esta and Golda (Rutledge) Price. Rex was a 1949 graduate of Laketon High School, received his B.S. degree from Manchester College in 1958, and received his Masters degree …read more.

Robert E. Dixon, 86, Wabash, died at 1:46 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Liberty Mills, to Lloyd and Laura (Conrad) Dixon. Robert was a 1948 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a US Army veteran serving 1951-1953 during Korean War time. He …read more.

Shawna Lynn Wallace-Watson, 35, Wabash, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born May 15, 1980, in Wabash. She was raised by Gene Fox and Kathleen and Loren Rife. Shawna was a 1999 graduate of North Miami High School. She enjoyed watching her sons wrestle, riding Harley’s, loved music, …read more.

Doris B. Forbes, 87, Wabash, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Jan. 21, 1929, in Miami County, to Loren English and Vera May (Hiner) Carpenter. Doris married Junior Maxwell Forbes in Wabash County on June 1, 1947; he died April 1, 2010. She …read more.

Velma M. White-Smith, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 10:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Walter V. and Tessie (Garst) Hawley June 13, 1922, in Wabash. Velma married Curtis Eugene White Jan. 24, 1953. He passed away Feb. 4, 1984. …read more.

Cindice Sue “Cindy” Barrus, 61, rural Wabash, died at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1954, in Wabash, to Jack Campbell and Roxanne (Fearnow) Stubbs. Cindy graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. She married Glenn E. Barrus in Andrews, on April 15, 1972. She worked …read more.

Arlie P. Caudill, 88, Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born May 30, 1927, in Harlan County, Ky. to P.W. and Donie (Wells) Caudill. Arlie married Ruth Powell in Clintwood, Va. on May 30, 1951. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. He retired from GenCorp in …read more.

UPDATE: Marshall County has now issued an advisory level travel advisory as well due to blowing and drifting snow, primarily on the north/south county roads.  WABASH COUNTY — The Wabash County Commissioners have placed Wabash County under travel advisory until further notice due to icy road conditions, blowing and drifting of snow.A travel advisory: The …read more.

Corey Micheal Malik, 30, North Manchester, died at 10:53 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1985, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Don Corey and Koweba Sue Malik. Corey worked in shipping at Automated Egg, North Manchester, and was a machine operator at Maple Leaf Farms, Milford. He is …read more.

Phillip M. Hardy, 42, Linden, died at 10:06 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in I.U. Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born August 16, 1973, in Wabash, to Thomas E. and Shelley L. Hardy. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1991. On Dec. 28, 2001, he married Nicole L. Allen. He had been a driver …read more.

Francis Dean Turner, 80, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 15, 1935, to the late William R. and Laura (Smith) Turner in Marion. Francis married Carol F. Tomlinson on Nov. 1, 1953, in the Wesleyan Methodist Church …read more.

Donald E. Egner, 80, lifetime resident of rural North Manchester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grace Village of Winona Lake. Don was a tiny miracle born to Joe and Katherine (Barnes) Egner on Jan. 18, 1936. He was delivered at home in Stringtown, by Mildred Brubaker. He weighed under two pounds …read more.

Sharon Ann Clark, 80, North Manchester, died at 2:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Wabash County, to Ralph and Carrie (Boocher) Creager. Sharon was a 1954 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Jerry Clark in North Manchester, on Nov. …read more.

Donald E. Egner, 80, North Manchester, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grace Village, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Floyd L. “Robbie” Robison, 72, Wabash, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1944, in Miami County, to Ervin and Neva (Morton) Robison. Floyd married Joyce A. Hoover in Wabash on Jan. 11, 1964. He retired from General Tire in Wabash, in 2006, after 43 plus …read more.

Didi Lynne Harlan, 41, Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Marion General Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1974, in Wabash, to Linda (Slushnick) Weimer. Didi was a 1992 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Richie A. Harlan in Wabash on May 18, 2008. She was a homemaker. Didi enjoyed …read more.

Jeanne Sue Smedley, 63, Wabash, died approximately at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at her home. She was born June 28, 1952, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Junior and Hazel (Lambert) Smedley, and was raised by her father and stepmother, Virginia Smedley. Jeanne was a CNA for Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice, was …read more.

Robert Eugene Martin, 91, Wabash, died at 11:11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at the VA Eagle Wings Hospice in Marion. He was born Aug. 28, 1924, in Lagro, to Walter “Mick” and Edith Evelyn (Young) Martin. Robert was a US Army field medic during WWII on the Beaches of Normandy and the Battle of …read more.

James Corn, 90, Wabash, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born June 4, 1925, in Dora, to Benjamin and Hazel (Bitzel) Corn. Jim was a 1943 graduate of Lagro High School. He married Peggy Joann Rinearson in North Manchester, Indiana on June 9, 1946; she died December …read more.

Marcia Ann Morningstar, 69, Wabash, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 23, 1946, in Crawfordsville, to John E. and Ruth I. (Mann) Martin. Marcia was a 1964 graduate of Richland Township High School in Fountain County. She received her B.S. from Purdue University …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Coal is to Indiana what oil is to Texas. Since the mid 1800s, it’s been the fuel that powers the Hoosier economy. “We get 85 percent of our energy from coal,” explains Indiana Coal Council President Bruce Stevens. “That’s huge because Indiana is the number one manufacturing state in the nation.” A …read more.

Mary Ruth (Hayden) Orpurt, 93, gently passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 in the loving arms of her husband and with her children by her side. She was born on July 13, 1922 to Francis Gross Hayden and Julia Agnes (nee McDonough) Hayden. As a child growing up in South Lee, Mass., Mary enjoyed …read more.

Louise Bernice Yentes, 83, Wabash, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Aug. 11, 1932, in Urbana, to George H. and Beulah (Richardson) Miller. Louise was a 1950 graduate of Central High School in North Manchester. She married Wilbur J. “Bill” Yentes in North Manchester on June …read more.

Gordon L. Ireland, 62, North Manchester, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born Jan. 30, 1953, in Wabash, to Marion Ireland Jr. and Ester (Shewman) Ireland. Gordon graduated from Manchester High School in 1971. He was a United States Army Veteran. After the Army, Gordon was employed at …read more.

Deirdra “Dee” Delora Arrowood, 53, of Somerset, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 29, 1962 in Marion, to Willard Harris and Martha (Wooten) Harris Burkhart. Dee was a graduate of Southwood High School and State Beauty College in Marion. She married Mike Arrowood …read more.

Gerald William “Billy York” Pankop, 90, Wabash, died at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1926, in Kendallville, to William and Ruth (Wilkerson) Pankop. Gerald graduated in 1947 from Roann High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Josephine Laura Howard, in Roann on Sept. 7, …read more.