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.

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.

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.

Larry Lee Olmstead, 85, of Wabash, died at 6:19 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 1, 1930, in Columbia City, to Ralph and Helen (Featheringill) Olmstead. He married Carol L. Smith in Rochester, on Oct. 13, 1957; she died Feb. 7, 2010. Larry was a resident …read more.

Eugene H. “Gene” Fox, 56, of rural North Manchester, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 3, 1959, in Fort Wayne, the son of Wilbur D. and Vita “Vi” (Chenoweth) Miller. Gene was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. He worked …read more.

Edwin E. Benjamin, 93, of Wabash, died peacefully at 10:17 a.m. Sunday morning, Oct. 18, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash following a difficult battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1922, in Monticello, to Grover and Verdie (Wilson) Benjamin. In 1940, Ed graduated from Monticello High School and later attended Indiana University in Bloomington. …read more.

Bruce Christopher Sanson, 59, Auburn, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his home in Auburn. He was born March 19, 1956, in Wabash, to Russell and Wilodene (Kemery) Sanson. Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. He was a truck driver for US Express in Springfield, Ohio for 24 years. …read more.

Anthony T. “Tony” York, 51, of Bremen, died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Center for Hospice Care – Hospice Home in South Bend. He was born March 15, 1964, in Wabash, to David A. York and Kathy (Bowman) Hammock. Tony was a certified welder and a drywall and painting specialist. He was …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.

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.

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.

Clarence Ochel Music, 79, of Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Paintsville, Ky. to Amos and Clara (Ratliff) Music. Clarence was a US Army veteran. He retired from General Tire in Wabash. He was a member …read more.

Priscilla Ann Payne, 75, of rural Urbana, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born June 10, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, to L.L. “Cap” and Mildred (Harvey) Bumgardner. Priscilla was a 1958 graduate of Lagro High School. She married James L. Payne in …read more.

Robert R. McCallen, Jr. 88, of Wabash, long time resident, local businessman and former Mayor of the City of Wabash, died at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Effingham, Ill. to Ray Robert and Fairy (Byers) McCallen. He is survived by …read more.

Richard Dean “The Old Man” Eltzroth, 79, of Lagro, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1935, in Grant County, to Alan and Edith (Hall) Eltzroth. Dick was a Warren High School graduate. He married Sharon Ann Baker in Ossian, on Aug. 3, 1956; she died …read more.

Karen E. Thompson, 67, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 16, 1948, in Wabash, to Russell and Lodema (Speicher) Kirby. Karen was a 1966 graduate of Southwood High School, and a graduate of Manchester College. She married Ballard Thompson in Wabash on May 18, …read more.

Gary Lee Thompson, 62, of Lagro, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 26, 1953, in Findlay, Ohio, to Harry and Elsie (Bretz) Thompson. Gary was a 1971 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Brenda Burnsworth in Lagro, on November 24, 1972. …read more.

Sarah N. Shafer, 78, of rural Wabash, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Patterson, Ga. to R.L. and Kate (Davis) Walker. Sarah was a 1954 graduate of Peru High School. She married Donald L. Shafer in Peru, on June …read more.

Betty A. Parson, 99, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, former longtime rural Roann resident, died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1915, in Miami County, to Noah B. and Edith Laura (Long) Kotterman. Betty was a 1933 graduate of Chili High School, received her Bachelor degree …read more.

Kortana Rayne Prilaman, infant daughter of Derick Prilaman and Ashley Slone of Wabash, died at 7:49 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her parents and brother: Keelan Michael Slone, all of Wabash; grandparents: Michael and Debra Roland, Logansport; James and Kathy Rowland, North Manchester; …read more.

Sheila Lou Williams, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:33 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 23, 1945, in Wabash, to Donald W. and Helen F. (Eltzroth) Williams. Sheila attended the School of Hope in Wabash. She worked at Workshop Enterprise and Pathfinders. She lived the past five years …read more.

Ken W. Grandstaff, 78, of Roann, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 22, 1937, in Peru, to Lloyd and Alma (Ensley) Grandstaff. Ken was a 1955 graduate of Roann High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University in …read more.

Esther M. Story, 89, of Wabash, died at 9:30 am, Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Aug. 11, 1925 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to William and Myrtle (Brown) Vance. Esther was a 1943 graduate of Hope High School, in Hope. She married Robert L. Story in Wabash on …read more.

Harold G. Slater, 83, of rural Claypool, died at 9:48 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Claypool.He was born April 23, 1932 in Kosciusko County, to Harley Eugene and Miriam (Miller) Slater. Harold was a 1950 graduate of Sidney High School. He married Barbara DeLaughter in Sidney, on May 26, 1951. He, along with his …read more.

Krista Marie McGuire, 43, of North Manchester, died July 5, 2015, in Wabash. She was born Nov. 27, 1971, in Wabash, to Bruce Sr. and Ruth (Marcum) McGuire. Krista attended Ivy Tech in Wabash. She enjoyed reading, music, animals, the outdoors, demolition derbies and her family. She never knew a stranger and had a big heart. …read more.

Alice Jane Willard, 78, of Wabash, died at 9:28 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Syracuse, to Francis and Mary (Hirschman) Willard. Alice loved the color pink, being outside, and loved balloons. Alice’s code pink is now heaven. She is survived by her guardian: Nancy A. …read more.

Howard Robert Middleton, 76, of Somerset, died at 6:45 am, Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. He was born May 7, 1939, in Wabash, to Robert and Elva (Votra) Middleton. Howard was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Karen Curtis in Wabash on June 29, 1963. He retired from General Motors …read more.

Ruby Proffitt Glassburn, 82, of Wabash, died at 3:58 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 16, 1932, in Weeksbury, Ky., to Sanford and Kisier (Parker) Cantrell. Ruby married Frank Proffitt on July 3, 1954, he died Sept. 25, 1982. She was a homemaker and …read more.

Jacqueline Reed, 88, of rural Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 6, 1926 in Peru to Gordon Keith and Faye (Hahn) Constable. Jackie married Raymond C. Reed in Peru on March 4, 1943; he died June 6, 2015. She was a member of the Asbury …read more.

Marlene Ann Shell, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:40 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 23, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Kuhar) Kompier. Marlene graduated from St. Johns High School in Barton, Ohio in 1963. She retired from GenCorp in Marion, Indiana. …read more.

Oliver M. Garrison, 79, of Wabash, died at 3:38 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Wabash, to Dorothy (Garrison) Shambaugh. Oliver was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. He married Mary Jane Peebles at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on Nov. …read more.

Evelyn Lorraine Patrick, 65, of Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1950, in Wabash, to William and Bonnie (Fitch) Wilfong. Evelyn was a 1968 graduate of South Whitley High School. She worked at Speedway and loved her customers, and formerly worked at Heckman Bindery, …read more.

Edward G Gillespie, 61, of rural Lagro, died at 1:24 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 9, 1954, in Wabash, to Ramon Edward and Margaret J. (Hanna) Gillespie. Ed was a 1972 graduate of Northfield High School, and attended Culver Stockton in Canton, Mo. for two …read more.

W. Jay Windsor, 64, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Wabash, to James and Wilma Mae (Schrader) Windsor. Jay was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School, and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. He worked at Ford Meter Box …read more.

Mary L. Stevens, 96, Wabash, died at noon Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 15, 1919, in Wabash County, to Clarence and Faye (Holcom) Miller. Mary was a 1937 graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash in 1980. She enjoyed reading and loved …read more.

Sandra Lee Haupert, 77, of Urbana, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born March 14, 1938, in Michigan City, Indiana to Marietta Haupert. Sandra was a 1956 graduate of Urbana High School. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ/ Urbana …read more.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Ream, 96, of Wabash, died at 6:40 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 30, 1918, in Fort Wayne, to Menno and Mary (Myers) Roth. Betty was a Harlan High School graduate. She married John H. Ream in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 26, …read more.

Duane Edward Werking, 76, of North Manchester, died at 6:55 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born May 22, 1938, in Wabash County, to Lauren and Mary Jane (Sells) Werking. Duane was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School. He attended the University of Maryland Far East …read more.

Eli Victor Baker, 4 months, of Wabash, died at 1:26 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Wabash. He was born Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, to Kevin and Toni (Rodriquez) Baker. Eli loved being outside in the wind, being on the move, and car rides. He especially loved his mommy’s voice. He …read more.

Shirley Ann Marsh, 70, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m Saturday, May 9, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Frank and Susie (Murphy) Blessing. Shirley attended Manchester College one year. She married Clifford Allen Marsh in Wabash on Feb. 27, 1965. She worked 38 years at Dukes Hospital in …read more.

Phyllis Maxine States, 92, of North Manchester, died at 5:10 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 10, 1922 in Urbana, to Donald and Mabel (Harb) Weitzel. Phyllis was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Charles B. States in Lebanon, on June 11, 1944; he died …read more.

Richard Edward “Ed” Knafel, 83, of Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. Ed was married to Betty Jo Kelham, and she survives. He was a Seabee in the US Navy. …read more.

Margaret “Adele” Westman, 85, of rural Roann, died at 7:45 a.m., Sunday, May 3, 2015, at her daughter’s home in North Manchester. She was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Somerville, N.J., to Eugene and Margaret (Jeffs) Gernert. Adele married Rolf D. Westman in Folkston, Ga., on Nov. 6, 1948. She was a homemaker. She was …read more.

Brent Dwaine Mendenhall, 55, Whitestown, formerly of Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2015, at Arrow Container Corporation in Indianapolis. He was born March 1, 1960, in Wabash, Indiana to Robert and Martha (Brown) Mendenhall. Brent was a 1978 graduate of Manchester High School. He married Carol Price in Wabash, Indiana on March …read more.

Billy Eugene Carroll, 82, of Peru, died at 12:40 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Uniontown, Ky., to Benjamin and Bertha (Hendricks) Carroll. Bill first married Pearl Mae Justice in June 1956, he then married Pat Grogg on Dec. 15, …read more.

Karen Sue Ferguson, 41, of Wabash, died at 12:38 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 6, 1974, in Peru, to Robert “Bob” and Dianna (Lewis) Ferguson. Karen attended Northfield High School. She enjoyed her children and her granddaughter, and loved watching reality television. She is survived by her parents; …read more.

Ogden H. Alger, 89, rural North Manchester, died at 12 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 6, 1925, in Wabash County to Hugh and Lela (Ogden) Alger. Ogden was a 1943 graduate of Laketon High School. From January 1944 to November 1945, during WWII, Ogden was …read more.

Diana Lynn Price, 64, Wabash, formerly of Monmouth, Ill., died at 9:20 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Parkview Hospital Randalia in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Monmouth to Dr. Roy and Gertrude (Kingsbury) Price. Diana was a 1968 graduate of Warren High School in Monmouth and attended Carl Sandburg Junior …read more.

Everett Meade Powell, 92, LaFontaine, died at 1:24 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. He was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Wabash to Meade Glenn and Sarah Ellen (Badger) Powell. Everett married Margaret Lois Stouffer in Urbana, Indiana on Sept. 19, 1942; she died July 29, 1993. He was a …read more.

Emerson Clayton Erb Jr., 86, Wabash, died at 6:18 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Wabash, to Emerson Sr. and Leah (Figert) Erb. Emerson was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and received his BA, MBA, and DBA, from Indiana University School …read more.

Joan Rettig Owen, 88, of Wabash, died at 2 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 3, 1926, in Wabash, to George O. and Lois (Ellis) Rettig. Joan was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Indiana University. She married James W. ‘Bill’ Owen in …read more.

Roger D. Cooper, 63, of Wabash, died at 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1951 in Wabash, to Charles Edward and Margory B. (Watson) Cooper. Roger attended Wabash High School. He married Debra Sue Collins in Wabash on Dec. 23, 1972; she died April 8, 2012. He …read more.

Joretta Joanne Kerschner, 76, North Manchester died at 2:14 am, Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born July 31, 1938, in Wabash County to Oscar and Grace (Robinson) Summers. Joretta was a 1956 graduate of Chili High School. She married Paul R. Kerschner at the Center …read more.

Emanuel Ward, 80, of Wabash, died at 8:51 a.m., Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 13, 1934, in Paintsville, Ky., to John and Cordella (Bridgeman) Ward. Emanuel was a US Army veteran and retired from General Tire in Wabash after 30 years. He is survived by …read more.

Robert J. “Bob” Cowger, 70, of LaFontaine, died at 3:56 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. He was born Aug. 25, 1944 in Monticello to Joseph and Josephine (Brown) Cowger. Bob served in the Indiana National Guard. He married Edith R. (Middleton) Ray in Mobile, Ala. on Nov. 24, …read more.

Shirley Mae Ravenscroft, 86, of Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Wabash, to Fred and Marguerite (Rhoads) Lundquist. Shirley was a 1946 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Earl Henry Ravenscroft in Indianapolis, Dec. 26, 1946; he died Jan. 9, 2010. …read more.

Linda Lou Werking, 75, of North Manchester, died at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Silver Lake, to Russell and Ines (Beigh) Tracy. Linda was a 1957 graduate of Central High School, in North Manchester. She married Duane Werking at the Manchester …read more.

Doris Lee Bever, 81, rural Wabash, died at 2:58 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 22, 1933 in Wabash to Jacob Leroy Bower and Marion (Gaston) Bower Egolf. Doris was a 1951 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Donald Bever in Urbana, Indiana on Aug. 15, 1964. …read more.

Phyllis Joan Forbes, 89, Wabash, died at 5:23 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1926 in South Bend to J.D. and Bessie (Crist) Leiter. Phyllis was a graduate of Mentone High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Art School. She married Harold Lee Forbes in Wabash on …read more.

Lucille H. Coble Newell, 96, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. She was born March 1, 1918, in Andrews, Indiana to Fred and Gladys (Grossnickle) Cummins. Lucille was married to Morris Coble, Ray Bowers, and Thomas Newell, who all preceded her in …read more.

Karl Francis Merritt, 76 , of North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. He was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Huntington, to Herschel and Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt. Karl married Bonnie Dee Freed in North Manchester on Aug. 15, 1959. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and from Manchester College in 1960, with a …read more.

L. Leon Ridenour, 90, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Dec. 6, 1923, in Wabash County, to J. Sherman and Lola (Durnbaugh) Ridenour. Leon graduated from Urbana High School in 1942, earned his bachelors degree from Purdue University in 1948, …read more.

Stacey Ann Trick, 51, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:35 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born May 11, 1963, in Detroit, Mich., to Dr. John and Irene (Moutsatson) Milionis. Stacey was a 1981 graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School in Saginaw, Mich., and a 1985 …read more.

David A Barrett, 70, of rural Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 7:05 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Sept. 3, 1943, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Herschel Dinkledein and Inez Early. After Herschel’s death David was adopted and raised by Jewith Barrett. David was a …read more.

Carol A. Christ, 64, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:06 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Ind. She was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Huntington, Ind., to Paul and Florence ‘Betty’ (Watkinson) Christ. Carol was a 1966 graduate of Manchester High School, and attended Manchester College. She first worked at the …read more.

Angela Marie ‘Angie’ Muzzillo, 45, of Milford, Ind., and formerly of Wabash, Ind., passed away at 9:37 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. She was born Oct. 20, 1968, in Wabash, Ind., to Bernard A. and Margaret E. (Smith) Muzzillo, of Winona Lake, Ind. Angie was baptized in the St. …read more.

Nedra J. Hawkins, 85, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 5:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at her Timbercrest home. She was born Nov. 28, 1928, in Converse, Ind., to Benjamin F. and Nilah May (Adams) Hodson. She graduated as class salutatorian from Converse High School in 1946. Nedra married Glenn Arden Hawkins in Fort …read more.

Rickey Joe Dyer, 51, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:05 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at his home. He was born March 18, 1962, in Wabash, Ind., to Walter ‘Joe’ and Janice (Dials) Dyer. Ricky enjoyed eating out, watching movies and being with friends. He loved his nieces and nephews. He is survived by …read more.

Merrill L. Azbell, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 8:27 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at his home. He was born March 7, 1930, in Mexico, Ind., to Thurman and Lova (Snyder) Azbell. Merrill married Grace Manns in Deedsville, Ind., on July 10, 1953. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. …read more.

Kathryn E. ‘Kate’ O’Hara, 91, of rural Claypool, Ind., died at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Wabash County, Ind., to Fred H. and Clara (Metzger) Renicker. Kate married William L. O’Hara in Warsaw, Ind., on May 1, 1948. She retired from …read more.

John D. McGinnis, 85, of rural Wabash, Ind., passed away at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Huntington County, Ind., to Theodore and Mary (Matthews) McGinnis. John was a truck driver, farmer and cared for race horses. He was a member of the Wabash Moose …read more.

Louanne Slee, 70, of Wabash, Ind.,, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 20, 1942, in Wabash, to Gilbert and Genevieve (Barnes) Walker. Louanne was a 1961 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Thomas Slee on July 31, 1982, in Wabash; he …read more.

Gene Behny, 84, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 6:08 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Miami County, Ind., to Milo and Lulu (Brock) Behny. Gene was a 1947 graduate of Butler Township High School in Miami County, Ind. He was a military …read more.

Jack Durwood Hathaway, 71, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. He was born Jan. 27, 1942, in North Manchester, to Durwood and Marcella (Boyer) Hathaway. Jack was a 1960 graduate of Central High School, in North Manchester. He then received his …read more.

Nilah Maxine Kelley, 91, of rural Wabash, Ind., died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at her home. She was born May 1, 1922, in Wells County, Ind., to Jesse and Ora Alice (Sawyer) Nusbaumer. Nilah was a graduate of Petroleum High School. She married Eugene D. Kelley in Patterson, N.J., on July 20, …read more.

Kenneth G. Hunter, 83, of Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of LaFontaine, Ind., died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital. He was born June 10, 1930, in Peru, Ind., to James C. and Swan (Godfroy) Hunter. Kenny graduated from Peru High School in 1948, attended Manchester College in North Manchester and …read more.

Virgil Raymond Harden Jr., 73, of rural North Manchester, Ind., passed away at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Wabash, Ind., to Virgil Raymond Sr. and Violette J. (Kessler) Harden. Virgil retired from Ford Motor Company, in Wayne, Mich. He loved cars and enjoyed detailing automobiles. He lived in Michigan until 1997, …read more.

Wanda ‘Jo’ Hopson, 65, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 1948, in Lackey, Ky., to Herbert and Helen (Gayheart) Hall. Jo married L.C. Hopson in Wabash, Ind., on Dec. 24, 1981. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and working …read more.

Sandra Jane Carter, 73, of Wabash, Ind., passed away at 6:09 p.m., Friday, June 21, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born July 24, 1939, in Wabash, to Charles R. and Mary A. (Brown) Keppel. She was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School and received her B.S. Degree from Manchester College as well …read more.

Marvin L. Stine, 65, of rural Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:55 a.m., Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Visting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Wabash County, Ind., to Wilbur B. and Opal J. (Williams) Stine. Marvin married Carolyn J. Wampler in North Manchester, Ind., on …read more.

Cecil L.Weaver, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, at his home. He was born April 3, 1930, in Grant County, Ind., to DeWitt and Bertha (Myers) Weaver. Cecil was a 1949 graduate of LaFontaine High School, and a US Army veteran during the Korean War. He married …read more.

Ethel Inez Kinsey, 95, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 2:10 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in Berthold, N.D., to John and Golda (Feigley) Slack. Ethel was a 1936 graduate of Claypool High School and was a graduate of the Indiana University Purdue University School …read more.

Wanda Louise Haupert, 83, of rural Urbana, Ind., passed away at 8:45 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 at her home. She was born Sept. 26, 1929 in Wabash County, Ind., to LeRoy and Grace Gertrude (Gribben) Alberson. Wanda was a 1947 graduate of Lagro High School, and a 1949 graduate of the Elkhart School of Nursing. …read more.

Tamara ‘Tami’ Lynn Thomas, 46, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 2:16 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Ind. She was born Dec. 29, 1966, in London, England, to Roger L. and Carolyn I. (Coble) Grandstaff. Tami was a 1984 graduate of Fairfield Area High School, Fairfield, Pa., received her bachelor …read more.

Herbert Lewis Witkoske, 92, formerly of Wabash, Ind., passed away at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Ind. He was born Oct. 25, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Paul Herbert and Bertha Ann (Zupke) Witkoske. He married Ardis Christine Brembeck in Urbana, Ind. on March 23, 1946. Herb …read more.

Kerry Allen Slater, 60, of rural Sidney, Ind. died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at his home in Warsaw, Ind. He was born June 17, 1952, in Wabash, Ind., to Harold and Barbara (DeLaughter) Slater. He married Cindy McConnell of rural Sydney, in Collamer, Ind., on Sept. 18, 1976. Kerry was a 1970 graduate …read more.

Donald Mills Strauss, 87, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 2:52 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born May 18, 1925, in North Manchester to Daniel Arden and Eileen (Mills) Strauss. He married Billie Jane Grubb in Wabash, Ind., on June 19, 1949; she passed away March …read more.

Jane Wimberly Ayars, 82, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 8:03 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Greenfield, Iowa, to Ware William and Isabel Jane (Connelly) Wimberly. Jane was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Park College in …read more.

Jerry Ray Sutton, 54, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died at 1:42 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 13, 1957 in Wabash, Ind., to William Jerry and Madonna (Irelan) Sutton. Jerry was a 1976 graduate of Manchester High School and received an Associate’s degree from Harrison College in …read more.