Phillip G. Campbell, 65, North Manchester, died at 4:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. He was born Oct. 30, 1950, in Chicago, Ill. to Glen A. and Betty (Brooks) Campbell. He graduated from Woodstock High School in India. He graduated from Ivy Tech, Fort Wayne, where he received an Associate …read more.

David Lee Ply, 72, of Wabash, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1943, in Wabash, to John Wesley Ply and Mintha (Shambaugh) Holley. David was a Wabash High School graduate. He first married Karen Sue Graves. He then married Margaret Poland in Peru, and she …read more.

George E. Walker, 78, LaFontaine, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in his home. He was born on May 14, 1937, in Peru, to the late Hillard and Pearl (Poor) Walker. George married Kathleen Burgin, she survives. He retired from Thompson Consumer Electronics in Marion, as a machine attendant. He was a …read more.

Onita D. Johnson, 88, North Manchester, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born in North Manchester on Aug. 9, 1927, to Clure and Linnie (Hallgarth) Jerew, both deceased. She graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1945, and from Manchester College in 1949. She …read more.

WABASH — He failed to appear at his first initial hearing on Dec. 7, but seven days later, Carl W. Burt, 63, 7194 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, was in court with counsel for his initial hearing. That hearing was held on Dec. 14 and the court set trial dates of April 12-13, beginning at …read more.

Kingston Lee Wise, infant, died at 11:01 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington. He was born in Huntington on Dec. 27, 2015, to Michael Wise, North Manchester, and Priscilla Poe, North Manchester. Surviving are his parents; maternal grandparents: Cecil and Mary Poe, North Manchester; paternal grandparents: David and Lois Wise, North …read more.

Jeretta L. Bragg Taylor, 61, North Manchester, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Sept. 1, 1954, in Logan County, W.Va. to Herbert Hoover and Joyette (Chafin) Bragg. She was a homemaker and attended Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. She enjoyed going to The Inn …read more.

W. Jayne Lutz, 92, Wabash, died at 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 17, 1923, in Bunker Hill, to Chester and Bertha (Hartgrove) Garbert. Jayne was a 1941 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. She married C. Rex Lutz on Nov. 26, 1943, in …read more.

Billy G. Shumaker, 84, North Manchester, died at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born in Laketon on Sept. 12, 1931, to John W. and Lola (Warner) Smith, both deceased. He married Jacqueline L. ‘Jackie’ Collins on Sept. 11, 1955. She died March 25, 2013. Billy worked at Warner …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — I. Arline Kizer, 97, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born April 14, 1918, Wabash County, to Garl H. and Lucy (Peters) Row. Arline was a 1936 graduate of Linlawn High School and a graduate of the State …read more.

Lewis A. Gale, 84, North Manchester, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Whitley County, to Clay and Eva (Betzner) Gale, both deceased. He married LaDonna Steele on Oct. 28, 1954. He worked for Whitley County Highway Dept. for 27 years, …read more.

George Richard Lorenz, 80, of rural Wabash, went home to be with his Lord at 5:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Nov. 13, 1935, in Greentown, to Leander and Dorothy (Klepinger) Lorenz. George graduated from Somerset High School in 1954 and was US Army veteran serving at Fort …read more.

Ralph E. Bakehorn Jr., 77, rural Wabash, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ralph Enos and Lura Delight (Kistler) Bakehorn. Ralph was a Wabash High School graduate and served in the US Army from 1961-1963. He married …read more.

Jeffrey Spencer, 40, Lagro, died at 4:56 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, from the result of an auto accident. He was born Nov. 26, 1975, in Wabash, to Richard Franklin Spencer and Deborah (Nelson) Hein. Jeff is a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Christina Dewey on Oct. 1, 2015. He worked for InfraSource …read more.

Captain John F. Hoffman, retired, 85, North Manchester, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Wiconisco, Pa., to James W. and Emily Francis (McNeal) Hoffman, on Jan. 20, 1930. He married Ella Louise (Evans) on June 27, 1958. She survives. John was a retired …read more.

Sharon Ann Koch, 52, Wabash, died at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 27, 1963, in Wabash, to Charles Jr. and Idell (Stinson) Smith. Sharon was a 1981 graduate of Northfield High School, and received her Bachelors degree in Accounting from Manchester University in 1985. …read more.

Charles J. Music, 78, North Manchester died at 12:51 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 20, 1937, in Little Paint, Ky., to George and Hattie (England) Music. On Dec. 28, 2002, he married Lula Owens; she survives. He owned and operated Music Service and Repair, North Manchester, until his …read more.

Jesse Fingerle, 92, North Manchester, died at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 31, 1923 in North Manchester, to Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle. Jesse served in the US Army during WWII. He was a production manager at Delta Rubber Company. On April 15, …read more.

John R. “Bob” Sirk, 95, of Marion, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born to the late Flava and Mary O. (Reed) Sirk Aug. 22, 1920 in Wabash County. Born in Wabash County, Indiana Bob lived his younger years in Huntington County until 1945 when …read more.

JoAnn Martin, 96, North Manchester, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Indianapolis, to Russell and Leah (Throckmorton) Martin. JoAnn was a 1937 graduate of Tipton High School in Tipton, where she was raised. She received her B.A. degree from …read more.

Caroline Divine, 89, Wabash, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at her home. She was born July 23, 1926, in Menstrie, Scotland, to John and Janet (Grieve) McAllister. Caroline married John W. Divine in Huntington, on Oct. 13, 1946; he died Oct. 16, 1999. She retired from General Tire in Wabash after several …read more.

Christopher Wayne Garber, 60, North Manchester, died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 3, 1955, in Elkhart, to James K. and Helen Anne (Winger) Garber. Chris was a 1973 graduate of Manchester High School, and received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology …read more.

WABASH COUNTY — A Danville man was flown from the scene of a two-vehicle accident on SR 15 in Wabash County, after being extricated from his vehicle. At 11:11 a.m. today, Dec. 16, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 400N. The preliminary …read more.

Joseph M. Barrett, 88, of Timbercrest Home, North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1927, in Harrodsburg, to Hollice and Jeanette (Goen) Barrett. On June 20, 1948, he married Betty Morehead, who preceded him in 2008. In 2009, he …read more.

Shirley Ann Mast, 80, rural Wabash, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 22, 1935, in Wabash County, to Gillen “Ding” Sr. and Mary Lucille (Hayes) Johnson. Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Michigan State University one …read more.

Dorothy Louise Herman Hatfield, 95, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of the Elkhart and Goshen area died November 19, 2015 in Colorado Springs. She was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Wabash to August Herman and Barbara (Obringer) Herman. She is survived by a son: James Edward (Myown) Hatfield, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a granddaughter: Linzie (C.J.) Stites; …read more.

Betty Jo Knafel, 79, Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Meadow Brook Senior Living in Fishers, where she lived since April 2015. She was born Feb. 3, 1936, in Marion, to Merl and Maratha (Kramer) Kelham. Betty Jo was a graduate of Albion High School and received her dental hygienist certificate …read more.

Jacqueline Jean “Jackie” Hipskind, 90, Wabash, died at 8:43 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born May 21, 1925, in Wabash to William Melvin and Florence Katherine (Charles) Dickson. Jackie married her high school sweetheart, Eugene Hipskind in Wabash on June 4, 1947; he died March 20, …read more.

WABASH COUNTY — Carl William Burt, 63, 7194 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, is now wanted on a failure to appear warrant out of Wabash County. According to Wabash County officials, Burt bonded out on his charge of reckless homicide, after being transferred from Kosciusko County Jail to Wabash County Jail. The warrant was issued …read more.

Patrick A. Weitzel, 46, Andrews, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born to Larry Weitzel (Diana) of Wabash, and Patricia (Smith) VanMeter of Silver Lake, on May 28, 1969, in Wabash. Patrick married Kelly Wilcox on June 5, 2003, she survived. …read more.

Richard F. Grove, 89, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Russell D. and Ruth (Henkel) Grove on March 17, 1926, in Fort Wayne. He was a Bluffton High School graduate. Richard married Dora A. Stevens on June 6, 1954, they have been married …read more.

Barbara E. Haines, 69, of Roann, Indiana passed at 4:58 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 28, 1946 in Rochester, to Edward and Glendon D. (Pontius) Hancock. She was married on June 19, 1965 to Larry O. Haines, who survives. She was a bank teller and a homemaker. …read more.

Melvin M. Myers, 83, Peru, died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. He was born Feb. 27, 1932, in Peru, to Vernon Wilbur and Esther Fern (Ream) Myers. Melvin was a 1950 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Mexico. He served in the U.S. Air Force …read more.

Jane Plunkett Cassell, North Manchester, died on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Jane was born July 15, 1919, on a farm near Ludlow Falls, Ohio, about 25 miles north of Dayton to parents Joseph and Bessie Plunkett. She was predeceased by brothers: Roy J. Plunkett; and Richard Plunkett; and sisters: Ruth Bryson; and Marie Deeter. Jane …read more.

Philip L. Partridge, 67, Servia, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in his residence. He was born Nov. 27, 1948, in Wabash, to Bruce Ivan Partridge and Phyllis Marie (Heeter). Philip retired from Thermafiber, Wabash, in 2013 after several years of service. He is survived by one son: Chad P. Partridge, Servia; one …read more.

Terry D. Enyeart, 75, Wabash, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Wabash to Ralph F. “Bunk” and Amy (Ball) Enyeart. Terry was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Julie Walter on Aug. 29, 1959, in Asheville, N.C. He retired …read more.

Cecil Dean Jenkins, 89, rural North Manchester, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since Jan. 2013. He was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Whitley County, a son of Harry F. and Jessie (Stoner) Jenkins. His formative years were spent in the rural …read more.

Gary L. Corbran, 45, North Manchester, died at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in his residence. He was born on Feb. 17, 1970, to Ernest C. Corbran and Donna (Courtney) Steele, in Los Angeles, Calif. Gary married Christi J. Hudson, on Sept. 8, 2001. He was a semi driver for Rochester City Dray retiring …read more.

Dottie Louise Perkins, 77, of rural Wabash, died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Owingsville, Ky. to Mamie Purvis. Dottie first married Alexander Julian, she then married William H. “Hayes” Perkins, they both preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, enjoyed going to …read more.

Robert D. Stewart, 88, North Manchester, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, to Russell and Lucille V. (Hill) Stewart, both deceased, in Wabash County. He married Margaret F. Bowman on Nov. 2, 1956. She died on May 29, 1998. He was …read more.

Jeff D. Gable, 51, North Manchester, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko County. He was born on Feb. 6, 1964, to DeWayne and Shirley (McGrath) Gable, both deceased, in Columbia City. He married Teresa Reed on March 2, 1991, and she survives. He was a farmer with Gable Farms. He loved …read more.

Betty Elaine Waldon, 76, Wabash, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, where she lived the past three years. She was born March 30, 1939, in New London, Connecticut to Martin and Lenore (Clark) Turner. Betty married Paul G. Waldon in Lyme, Ct.on Dec. 1, 1956, he …read more.

Cheryl Kay Koehler, 71, Wabash, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, from the result of an auto accident. She was born April 29, 1944, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Norma (Collins) Alger. Cheryl received her Bachelors degree from Ball State Univeristy and her Masters degree from Manchester College. She was a retired school …read more.

Otto L. Basore, 79, of North Manchester, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Basore was born in Sacramento, Calif., July 6, 1936. He married Barbara Blocher Dec. 9, 1961, who survives. He was self-employed in landscape maintenance for many years, and attended Old German Baptist Brethren Church in North …read more.

WABASH — One person was killed and three others injured, including two children, in a two-vehicle accident involving a semitractor-trailer accident. The accident was at 9:20 a.m. on US 24 at Alber Street. Heavy fog was present in the area at the time of the accident.

Earl V.”Butch” Amburgey, 60, North Manchester, died at 11:58 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 27, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, to John C. and Mary R. (Tidwell) Amburgey. He married Linda D. Hanger on July 22, 1995. Earl was a truck driver for Sharkey Transportation for the …read more.

Landon C. Smith, 27, Wabash, passed away at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash, to Douglas E. and Teresa K. (Crace) Smith on Oct. 8, 1988. Landon attended Wabash High School and received his G.E.D.. He was the District Manager at the Wabash Plain Dealer. Landon loved …read more.

Ricky Dean Combs, 60, Wabash, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at his home. He was born June 14, 1955, in Wabash, to Logan Sr. and Marylou (Morgan) Combs. Rick married Kimberly (Davis) Campbell in Wabash on Dec. 14, 2013. He was a member of the Wabash Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the …read more.

Imogene Marcella Bland, 92, Wabash, died at 6:24 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Wabash County, to David “Robert” and Marie (Zook) Mettler. Imogene married Wayne William Bland in Wabash on Feb. 19, 1944; he died Oct. 1983. She worked 36 years …read more.

Wayne A. Beck, 61, North Manchester, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Wabash, to Marvin and Dorothy Mae (Yost) Beck. Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. He was a hoist operator at R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, for 25 …read more.

Bobby Jene “Bob” Hall, 78, Wabash, died at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 23, 1937 in Hindman, Ky. to Herbert and Helen (Gayhart) Hall. Bob married Mary K. Quinn, she died March 28, 2007. He retired from the Wabash City Street Department …read more.

Katherine Lucille (Osborne) Stangl, 55, Wabash, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born April 8, 1960, in Wabash, to Elbert Osborne and June (McWhirt) Davis. Katherine married David Lee Stangl in Wabash on May 27, 2007. She worked at Pizza Hut for 16 years in the kitchen and …read more.

Dennis B. Dolby, 70, North Manchester, died at 11:32 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1945, in Huntington County, to Eugene and Reba (Beals) Dolby. Dennie was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, …read more.

William D Kingery, 87, Wabash, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born June 30, 1928, in Miami County, to Alonzo and Lenora (Brady) Kingery. William married June I. Daine in Peru, on Feb. 12, 1950; she died Nov. 9, 2009. He retired from General Tire …read more.

Basil D. Azbell, 80, rural Wabash, died at 12:44 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Cass County, to Wilbur and Marie (Kingery) Azbell. Basil married Janice J. Davenport on Jan. 9, 1960, at the College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash County. Basil was a US Army …read more.

Mack Edward Williams, 74, Wabash, died at 5:08 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1941, in Harlan County, Ky. to Walter and Leora (France) Williams. Mack was a longtime caregiver for Vickie Gibson. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing cards, joking, and having fun. …read more.

O. Joan Rule, 90, North Manchester, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at The Heritage of Fort Wayne. She was born in Larwill on Nov. 19, 1924, to Herman Ray and Grace (Metzger) Fultz, both deceased. She was a homemaker and worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, for sixteen years. She retired in …read more.

Tommy W. ‘Tom’ McClure, 71, North Manchester, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1944, in North Manchester, to Howard and Ruth (Grossnickle) McClure, both deceased. Tom was a driver of W and W Concrete for 27 years, and retired in 2010. He was married to …read more.

INDIANA — With firearms deer season approaching in Indiana, hunters must understand the risks of hunting from an elevated platform and how to protect themselves from a fall. Falls from elevated platforms are the leading cause of deer hunting accidents in Indiana, accounting for more than half of all accidents. In an average deer season, …read more.

Rowena Greer, 90, North Manchester, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at her residence. She was born in Ijamsville, to Raymond and Bertha (Anderson) Clark, and was a secretary at Peabody Seating Company, North Manchester, for several years. She married Donald E. Greer on Sept. 19, 1942. He died Dec. 22, 2002. Attended Laketon …read more.

By DAN MCGOAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of Hoosiers in 27 counties who were affected by severe storms and flooding in June and July are beginning to receive checks from the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says, in total, more than $300,000 will be paid out …read more.

Charles R. Engle, 73, North Manchester, and formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, died at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Kosciusko County on Aug. 15, 1942, to Amos and Minnie (McCloughan) Engle, both deceased. He married Cozzette Baker on Aug. 6, 1972. She died April …read more.

Carl E. Rife, 80, of Wabash, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Aflex, Ky. to John and Mae (Fields) Rife. Carl married Laura “Sis” Dillon in Richmond, and they were married 59 years. He was a US Army veteran and retired from Celotex …read more.

Garnett E Short, 86, Wabash, died at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 2, 1929, in Van Lear, Kentucky to Harry and Susie (Hall) Adams. Garnett first married Clyde “Archie” Collins in Paintsville, Ky. in 1950; he died in 1995. Her second marriage was …read more.

Emilie Mae Harnish, 17, of rural Wabash, died at 11:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1998, in Peru, to Chris and Desiree (Robinson) Harnish. Emilie was a senior at Southwood High School and attended the Wabash Friends Church. Volleyball was her passion, and she …read more.

Rowan Keim Daggett, Ph.D., Manchester University English Professor Emerita, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. She was 84. Rowan graduated from McPherson College in 1952 and earned her master’s degree from Ball State in 1964. In 1978, she earned her Ph.D. in English language from Indiana University. She joined Manchester’s faculty in 1968 and taught for …read more.

David Rex Smith, 74, LaFontaine, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Etna Acres Golf Course in Mt. Etna. He was born March 14, 1941, in Mier, to Felta and Helen (Massie) Smith. Rex was a US Army veteran. He married Cecelia Shildmyer on June 8, 1968, in Marion. He retired after 30 …read more.

Dr. William “Bill” L. Scott, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, to Thomas M. and Sarah (Fair) Scott, both deceased. He married Susie Hammonds Hudson on Oct. 11, 1991, and she survives. He was an administrator and …read more.

Dorothy G. Johnson Drook, 89, Arcadia, Fla. died at 11:54 p.m. Oct. 23, 2015, at her summer home in Wabash. She was the widow of Murry K. Drook. Born April 20, 1926, in Greeneville, Tenn. to Boy J. and Polly Fox Johnson. She is survived by a daughter: Georgia Proffitt Engelman; a son: Charles Dennis …read more.

Jody Ann Miller, 38, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1977, in Wabash, to Joseph and Lois (Easterday) Murray. She enjoyed country music and watching television. She is survived by her mother: Lois Murray, Wabash; daughter; Madison Miller, Andrews; two sisters: Lora Slagal; and …read more.

Mary A. Cooper, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Edna (Scott) Keafauver on Oct. 11, 1922, in Marion. Mary married George D. “Bunk” Cooper on Jan. 5, 1940, he passed away on Nov. 3, 1989. She retired from …read more.

Karsyn Kennedy Bratch, 12, of Wabash, died at 7:48 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 2003, in Logansport, to Robert J. Bratch and Linette (Robinson) Burchett. Karsyn was a seventh grader at Wabash Middle School, and was in the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County until sixth grade. …read more.

Jane Ann Bakehorn, 50, Wabash, died at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1964, in Wabash, to Clarence McNeeley and Beverly (Dohse) Chaplin. Jane married Jeff Bakehorn in Wabash on June 27, 1998. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, crafts, woodworking, and loved animals. She …read more.

Patricia J. Johnson, 56, Columbia City, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Elgin, Ill., a daughter of Loren E. and Virginia M. (Merritt) Switzer. Her formative years were spent in Elgin. She graduated from Elgin High School. In 1982 she …read more.

Lois Irene Martin, 72, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her home. Born May 13, 1943 in Kankakee, Ill., she was the daughter of Elmer and Bernice (Howard) Parrish. Growing up in Braidwood, Ill., she graduated from Reed Custer High School with the Class of 1961. That winter …read more.

Harlan A. Dietzel, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Huron County, Mich. on a farm near Bay Port on Dec. 29, 1923. Harlan is survived by his wife: Mildred A. Dietzel; children: Stanley J. (Sarah); and Dennis L. (Marianne); grandchildren: Naomi (Chris; Isaac (Mitra); Kevin …read more.

Thelma Jackson, 85, North Manchester, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 11, 1930, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Frank Shepherd and Ella Mae Wireman, both deceased. She married Junior S. Jackson on July 8, 1950. He died January 19, 2015. She was a homemaker and retired from …read more.

Phyllis Joyce (Heeter) Hunn, 83, North Manchester, died Oct. 8, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 28, 1932, in South Bend, to George U. and Martha M. Heeter. She was the second of two children. Her older brother Harold E. Heeter preceded her in death. Phyllis gradated from Elkhart High School in 1950 …read more.

Arnold E. Cly Jr., 70, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Arnold E. and Guinevere (Hinshaw) Cly on Feb. 4, 1945 at Dalhart, Texas. Arnold married Carol Anne Campbell on June 26, 1965, she survives. He was an engineer for Honeywell, …read more.

Steven Earl France, 67, of Roann, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born March 15, 1948, in Wabash, to Juanita (France) Gaines. Steven was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He worked at W and W Concrete in North Manchester for several years. He was a mechanic …read more.

Janice H. Wiley, 60, Urbana, died at 1:23 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 14, 1955, to Jesse and Betty (Chenoweth) Hills, in Marion. Janice was a wife, gardener, farmer and caregiver. She married Mark Wiley on Feb. 25, 1984, and he survives. She is survived by grandchildren: …read more.

Barbara S. Cone, 60, Urbana, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late James A. Taylor and Mintie (Porter) Kerr on July 10, 1955, in Wabash. Barb married Sammy C. Cone on July 14, 1973, he survives. She attended Christian Heritage Church …read more.

Kitcy Joanna Bilbrey, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Rose and Audi (Garrett) Carter on Jan. 17, 1937 in Livingston, Tenn. Joanna married Joe E. Bilbrey on Jan. 3, 1959, he survives. She was a …read more.

Josephine Fields, 83, of Packerton, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Fields was born March 31, 1932, to Albert an Anna (Stephens) Hall in Prestonsburg, Ky. She married her husband, Okie Fields, July 31, 1951. Fields was a homemaker and a member of the Old United Baptist Church. …read more.

Francis Gene Holman, 86, of North Manchester, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Holman was born in in Benton, Ill. Dec. 17, 1928 to Orpha Holman and Gladys (Kelley) Holman, who survives. Holman was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954. He started working …read more.

Rev. Gordon W. Bucher, 89, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Gordon was born at Astoria, Ill. on June 20, 1926, to Harry and Ethel (David) Bucher. He married Darlene Fair at Franklin Grove, Ill. on June 22, 1947. She survives, as well as three sons: …read more.

Robert K. Eviston, 92, of Wabash, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. He was born to the late Hugh and Hazel (Matthews) Eviston on April 5, 1923, in Wabash County. He was a graduate from Lincolnville High School. Robert was a farmer and retired from Wabash …read more.

Earnest “Ernie” C. Swain, 96, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in LaFontaine. He was born to the late Wm. Henry and Bessie Ellen (Caton) Swain on Nov. 19, 1918, in St. Clair County, Mis. Earnest married Charline Shannon Hardman in 1945, she passed …read more.

James Russell Fullhart, 52, North Manchester, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 28, 1963 to Stanley and Mary (Beal) Fullhart in Huntington, IN. He was graduated from Huntington High School in 1981 and he attended Manchester College. He was in the United …read more.

C. Jean Myers, 64, of Georgetown, Ill., transferred peacefully to heaven at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at her home in Georgetown. She was born Dec. 15, 1950, in Akron, Ohio to John and Ruthella (Lawrence) Ruth. Jean received her associates degree from Indiana Business College. She married John K. Myers in Marion, on …read more.

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Florence was born June 9, 1923, to Elihu and Zella (Curtis) Shotts, both deceased, in Pettit, and was a homemaker. She married Fred Nutter, who died in Dec. 1955, and then married Marvin Ora Armey on Dec. 1, …read more.

Kenneth B. Carter, 84, North Manchester, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Mullen, Nebr. to Charles Carter and Julia (McDuffee) Carter on Dec. 26, 1930. Carter was a retired automotive technician and instructor, and was a member of Calvary baptist Church, Wabash. He …read more.

Christopher S. Erb, 41, of Wabash, passed away at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, Calif. to Alfredo Rodriguez of Wabash, and the late, Linda Lou Erb-Rodriguez. Chris is also survived by daughter: Ashley Lynn Erb, Los Angeles, Calif.; Jessie Rameriz, Wabash; …read more.

Regina Ann Pitts, 56, of Wabash, died at 10:58 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1958, in Wabash, to Walter and Irene (Cloe) Haynes. Regina was a 1977 graduate of Trimble County High School in Bedford, Kentucky and attended college for a short while. She worked as a …read more.

Derin Leigh Fisher, 35, of Kokomo, died at 1:31 am, Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 16, 1979, in Wabash, to Michael G. “Mick” Fisher and Debbra D. (McKinney) Turner. Derin attended Wabash City Schools for several years, and was a 1998 graduate of Franklin High School. She lived in …read more.

Ronald Lynn Osborne, 52, of Wabash, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 19, 1963, in Wabash. Ron graduated from Wabash High School in 1981 and completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Ball State University. He worked at the Honeywell Center in the …read more.

James Ray Baker, 83, North Manchester, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Warsaw on Aug. 11, 1932, to Harry Raymond and Ruby Mildred (Schue) Baker. He was a farmer and retired from Fisher Body, Marion, in 1988, after 26 years. He then retired from …read more.

Egypt Crowder, 26, of Wabash, died at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Vernon Manor Children’s Home in Wabash. She was born Jan. 16, 1989, in Gary, to and Ed Bibbs and Kathy Crowder. Egypt was a resident of Vernon Manor Children’s Home, and a 2010 Wabash-Miami Area Program graduate. She was a former Girl Scout, …read more.

WARSAW — To help adults make lifestyle changes, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will continue offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, with a new class starting in October.

Sierra Jade Edwards, 31, of Marion, formerly of Green Bay, Wis. , died at 6:28 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, from injuries received in an automobile accident, with her beloved dog, Drogyyn, by her side. She was born May 8, 1984, in Wabash to David S. Edwards and Janet Jacoby VerMaas. Sierra was a member …read more.