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

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

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

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

Hershel Butcher, 79, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:45 pm, Friday, July 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born May 23, 1937, in Van Lear, Ky., to Thomas Hensley and Pearl (Bowling) Butcher. Hershel married Paula Gordon in Wabash on August 9, 1959. He worked for Ford Meter Box …read more.

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

John Edward Stout, 78, Wabash, died at 3:06 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Robert Lee Persley, 58, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 21,1957 in Wabash, to Allen and Betty (Enyeart) Persley.

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

James Philip “Fibber” McKee, 84, of rural Wabash, died at 6:38 pm, Friday, June 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 19, 1931 in Wabash County, to Merle and Esther (Thrush) McKee.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

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

Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 am, Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Leroy Hubbard, 59, of LaFontaine, died at 8:58 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

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

Shirley Ann Trusty, 77, Wabash, died at 5:01 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

John M. Lynn, 84, Wabash, died at 8 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home.

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

Beverly Kay Richards, 75, of Wabash, Ind., died at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus, Ind. She was born Aug. 26, 1940, in Wabash, to Hubert E. and Flora Bernice (Biggs) Barrett. Beverly married Ralph Richards at the Wabash Christian Church on October 16, 1960; he died Jan. …read more.

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

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

Audrey L. Ridenour, 91, Wabash, died at 3:53 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Sept. 30, 1924 in Wabash, to Hugh and Clara (Dawson) Tate.

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.

Lana Sue Burchett, 74, Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2016, at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1942 in Highsplint, Ky. to Victor and Ella (Johnson) Maples.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jay D. Sullivan, 72, of Wabash, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 25, 1943, in Wabash, to Pete and Josephine Blanche (Carr) Sullivan. Jay was a 1962 graduate of Noble High School in Wabash. He was a US Army veteran serving in Germany. …read more.

Mark Allen Strickler, 51, Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 15, 1964 in Wabash, to Charles Strickler and Betty (Webb) Alexander. Mark married Shannon Gray in Wabash, on April 21, 2002. He worked at Zimmer-Biomet in Warsaw for 4 years. He enjoyed watching movies, especially …read more.

Nancy Louise Gunderman, 81, of Wabash, died at 12:48 a.m.  Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 24, 1934 in Escanaba, Mich., to Stan and Marianne (Duranceau) Ostman. Nancy was a 1952 graduate of Escanaba High School, and attended Northern Michigan University. She married Paul D. Gunderman in Kalamazoo, Michigan …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.

Ronald W. “Egg Beater” Kendall, 68, of Wabash, died at 2:58 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at his home. He was born July 18, 1947 in Wabash, to Kenneth and Esther (Howell) Kendall. Ron graduated in 1966 from Southwood High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-68. Ron retired from Thermafiber in Wabash, …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.

Florence D. Bradley, 105, Wabash, died at 9:05 am, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born November 10, 1910 in Blackford County, to Walter Irven and Goldie (Emshweiler) Dick. Florence married John David “J.D.” Bradley in Hartford City, on Oct. 5, 1930, he died November 22, 1986. She …read more.

Coleman Barker, 19, of Wabash, died at 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 on Old US 24 in Wabash, as a result of an auto accident. He was born March 10, 1996 in Wabash, to Keith D. and Leslie (Atkinson) Barker. Coleman was a 2015 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Precision Battery …read more.

Margaret Ann Dunn Lundquist, 80, of Wabash, died at 5 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born Nov, 5, 1935, in Wabash, to Roy L. and Viola L. (Hamilton) Bumgardner. Margaret married Robert Lundquist Sr. in Wabash, on June 19, 1993. She worked at Stone Industrial 18 …read more.

Samantha Lynn Hopkins, 30, of Vernon Manor Home for Children, Wabash, died at 10:16 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. She was born Dec. 14, 1985, in Lafayette, to Bret G. and Jennifer Sue (Wine) Hopkins. Samantha lived at Vernon Manor since 1999. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, watching movies, taking walks, …read more.

Don E. Baer, 90, of Warren, formerly of Wabash died at 7:20 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, where he had lived since 2001, coming from Lake Barbee. He was born April 28, 1925, in Urbana, to Forrest G. and Eva S. (Cripe) Baer. Don was a 1943 graduate of Wabash …read more.

Arlie D. Cassiday, 92, of Wabash, died at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 16, 1923, in St Marys, Ohio, to Leo James and Edith (Gorham) Cassiday. Arlie was a 1943 graduate of Wabash High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Manchester University in 1951, and graduated …read more.

Mitchel D “Mitch” Howard, Sr., 89, of Wabash, died at 8:50 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1926 in Salyersville, Ky., to Fred and Bertha (Allen) Howard. Mitch worked for the Wabash City Street Department, retiring after 38 years. He was a life member of the Wabash Eagles …read more.

Marland “Jim” Ray Bridegroom, 85, of Wabash,died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Wabash, to Merl I. and Mildred (Reed) Bridegroom. Jim attended Silver Lake High School. He married Evelyn Lawson in Wabash on Dec. 14, 1951. He owned and operated Bridegroom’s Grocery …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.

Louise E. Lauer of Lebanon, formerly of Roann, died at 4:45 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at the Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. She was 87. Mrs. Lauer, a native of Wabash County, was born Jan. 21, 1928, to John and Bessie (Yentes) Dieringer. She graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1945. She attended …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Jeanette Bernadine Greer, 94, of Wabash, died at 8:02 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born July 18, 1921, in Huntington County, to Leon Sr. and Catherine (Smith) Lengel. Jeanette married Robert C. Greer in Wabash on Sept. 27, 1941; he died Nov. 27, 2003. She …read more.

Mitchell K. Maples, 49, of Andrews died at 3:40 pm, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his home. He was born June 20, 1966 in Wabash, to Merle Sr. and Phyllis (Melzoni) Maples. Mitchell was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Huntington Aluminum. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and being outdoors. He is …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.

Walter R. Flitcraft, 63, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1952, in Rochester, to Walter R. “Walt” and Margaret E. (Thompson) Flitcraft. Walter was a 1971 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Tracy McNabney at the Olive Branch Church of God in Miami …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.

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.

Steve L Maggart, 64, of Wabash, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 13, 1951, in Wabash, to Thomas Bradley Maggart and Marie (Maybery) Maggart Bolin. Steve was a 1969 graduate of Peru High School. He married Cindy Aust in Peru on March 23, 1974. He …read more.

Don Otis Gardenour, 93, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Huntington, to Don Gardenour and Cecil (Divelbiss) Gardenour Montel. Don was a 1941 graduate of Huntington Township High School. He was a US Army veteran during …read more.

Josephine Lucille Foust, 75, of rural Denver, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at her son’s home. She was born Oct. 15, 1939 in Midland County, MIch., to Joseph and Erma (Swan) Klashak. Josephine married Charles Foust in Coleman, Mich., on Oct. 20, 1956; he died Oct. 12, 1984. She worked part-time at David Doud’s Countyline Orchard, and …read more.

Dorothy Alford, 94, of Wabash, died at 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born June 15, 1921, in Rocky Gap, Virginia to Malcolm and Sarah (Creech) Evans. Dorothy married Harold William Alford on Feb. 29, 1939, in Ohio; he died April 23, 1992. She was a …read more.

Joyce Ann Overly, 73, of Decatur, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. She was born March 19, 1942, in Wabash, to Dorwin and Mildred (Baldinger) Barnett. Joyce was a homemaker. She enjoyed writing letters and cards – she never forgot birthdays. She loved to sew, color, play the piano …read more.

Tyson Andrew Campbell, 25, of Jeff, Ky., died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, in Hazard County, Ky. He was born Nov. 30, 1989 in Huntington, Indiana to Rex Campbell and Sherri (Good) Waters. Tyson attended Huntington North High School. He worked at Long John Silvers and enjoyed NASCAR …read more.

Bertha Lucille Custer, 95, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community Health Care. She was born Feb. 2, 1920 near Roann, to Charles C. and Lucinda (Burger) Miller. Bertha was a 1938 graduate of Roann High School and attended Fort Wayne Business College. She first married Irvin …read more.

Herman F Myers, 89, of rural Urbana, died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born March 5, 1926, in Huntington County, to Elmer and Maude Ellen (Rhodes) Myers. Herman was a 1943 graduate of Urbana High School and was a retired farmer. He married Joanna …read more.

Bob Samuel Rager, 89, of North Manchester, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Jan. 11, 1926, on the family farm, near Disko, to Harry and Ethel Lee (White) Rager. Bob was a 1944 Laketon High School graduate. He was a US Army veteran, serving …read more.

Rex Wayne Summers, 85, of Wabash, died at 9:55 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born July 10, 1929 in Wabash County, to Carl and Carrie Marie (Crumrine) Summers. Rex attended Somerset Schools. He worked 33 years for Wabash Magnetics retiring in 1995. He was a U,S. …read more.

Larry “Eddie” Wrisk, 77, of Dewey, Ariz., died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Dewey. He was born July 30, 1937 in Lagro, to Joseph Henry and Solesta Fern (Hunt) Wrisk. Eddie was a US Navy veteran where he served on the USS Thor, serving from 1955-1963. He married Shirley Bridenthal in August 1959, they were …read more.

Marlin Charles Miller, 74, of Urbana, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Feb. 9, 1941 in Urbana, to Russell and Anna (Green) Miller. Marlin was a 1959 graduate of Urbana High School. He married Karen Frank at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash on Oct. 13, …read more.

Ken Michael Wertenberger, 71, of Wabash, died at 4:38 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943, in San Pedro, Calif. to Jack Leon and Mary Jane (Fredrick) Wertenberger. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Ball State University in Muncie. He married Fayanne Givler …read more.

Jerry Lee Gaunt, 81, of rural Roann, died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born June 18, 1934, in Wabash County, to Robert and Alice M. (Myers) Gaunt. Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Roann High School. He was a US Army veteran where he …read more.

Judith Ann Mollett, 69, of Wabash, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at her home. She was born March 1, 1946 in Montour Falls, N.Y. to Paul and Beulah (Granger) Clawson. Judy was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School. She married Clarence Mollett in Wabash on Nov. 23, 1964. She worked at Dana …read more.

Goldie Ellen Green, 78, of Lagro, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born May 29, 1937, in St. Marie, Illinois to Elmer and Sadie (Oliver) Murray. Goldie married Donald Green in St. Marie, on Aug. 29, 1953; he died May 9, 1997. She worked …read more.

Dawn R. Perry, 55, of Fort Wayne, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne after a battle with cancer. She was born June 26, 1959, in Elwood, to Ernest Franklin Perry and Sally Louise (Balser) Baker. Dawn was a 1977 graduate of Elwood Community High School. She …read more.

James “Bugs” Wenrich 61, of Wabash passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015, in Cleveland, Ohio after a valiant battle against his own immune system. He was born April 9, 1954, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Nancy (Compton) Wenrich. Jim graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. He started his college career at the …read more.

Petero “Petey” Melzoni, III, 50, of Wabash, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Wabash City Park. He was born Dec. 11, 1964, in Wabash to Petero Jr. and Sandy (Foster) Melzoni. He was a 1983 graduate of Wabash High School, a four year letter winner for the …read more.

Brenda Joyce Trisler, 66, of Wabash, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Wabash, to Walt and Ethel (Bowers) Lengel. Brenda married David Trisler in Wabash on July 23, 1966. She worked for Majestics in Huntington and retired from Wal-Mart in 2010. She enjoyed …read more.

Pauline Belle Rapp, 84, of LaFontaine, died at 5:08 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1931, in Waltz Township, Wabash County, Indiana to Elvert D. and Amanda (Sutton) Tinkel. Pauline was a 1949 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Paul W. Rapp …read more.

James Ernest Music, 83, of Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born May 21, 1932 in Van Lear, Ky. to Alex and Mary (VanHoose) Music. Jim married Carrie Smith in Auxier, Ky., on Dec. 21, 1957. He retired from Creighton Brothers in Warsaw …read more.

Raymond C. Reed, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1923 in Fulton County, to Henry and Pearl (Brooks) Reed. Ray was a 1942 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Jacqueline Constable in Peru, on March 4, 1943. Ray was a World …read more.

Lynnley Nicole Ann Eiler, daughter of Shaun M. and Valerie M. (Panzica) Eiler, of Wabash, was stillborn at 2:48 p.m. Friday May 29, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She is survived by her parents: Shaun and Valerie Eiler; and her sister: Lakin Eiler, all of Wabash; grandparents: Mark and Teresa Eiler, Wabash; Jim Panzica; and …read more.

David Lee Friermood, 72, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester. He was born May 31, 1942, in Swayzee, to Paul E. and Martha E. (Studebaker) Friermood. David was a 1961 graduate of Swayzee High School and attended the Marion Business College two years. He …read more.

Jacqueline Stackhouse, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 3, 1926 in Wabash, to Foster Sr. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel. Jackie married Fred A. Stackhouse in Jeffersonville, on June 11, 1951; he died Dec. 6, 1996. She was …read more.

Jean H. (Bertucci) Miller, 81, of Beverly, Mass. and Wabash, died at 6:29 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Beverly, to George and Margaret (McManus) Bertucci. Jean graduated from Beverly High in 1951 and graduated from North Shore Community College with …read more.

Charles Joseph “Chuck” Spencer, 68, of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Pierceton. He was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Wabash, to Wayne C. Sr. and Ruth (Ward) Spencer. Chuck was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joy G. Childress in Wabash on June …read more.

Norma Jean Hileman, 77, of North Manchester, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ira and Beulah (Moore) Hileman. Norma worked at A.R.C. of Wabash County several years. She attended Somerset High School and Christian Fellowship Church …read more.

Gregory A. Walters, 61, of Wabash, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1953, in Wabash to Wallace C. Walters and Mary (Lewis) Slusher. Greg attended Northfield High School and Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. He worked for Martin Yale in Wabash, and also worked several …read more.

Levine Cooper, 80, of Wabash,went on to be with her Lord at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her home, under the care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born Dec. 18, 1934 in Jas Creek, Ky., to Quillen and Elizabeth (Johnson) Newsome. Levine married Emery Cooper in Prestonsburg, Ky., …read more.

Kathryn A. “Kate” Roth, 90, of Merrillville, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Merrillville. She was born July 12, 1924 in Wabash, to James and Eva (Courter) Barrus. Kate married Richard S. ‘Dick” Roth in Wabash on Feb. 8, 1946; he died Aug.10, 2009. She …read more.

Daniel Logan Lane, 39, of Lagro, died at 12:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Wabash, as a result of an auto accident. He was born July 4, 1975, in Wabash, to Ronald and Deborah (Daniel) Lane. Daniel was a 1993 graduate of Emmanuel Christian School. He worked for Metal Source and also worked at …read more.

James Delbert Bowman, 95, of Roann, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was born May 31, 1919, at the Bowman Homestead in Roann, one mile from his current home, to Hubert and Z. Hazel (Smith) Bowman. Jim was a 1939 graduate of Roann High School. After graduation he hitchhiked …read more.

Max Eugene Niccum, 92, of Wabash, died at 9:42 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb.16, 1923, in Wabash to Truman and Jessie (Prickett) Niccum. Max married Marvelene Younglove in Wabash, on May 4, 1944; she died Jan. 17, 2004. He retired from Wa-Chester Farm …read more.

David Wayne Smith, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Wabash, to Jack T. and Darma R. (Jones) Smith. David owned Smith Welding Repair & Tractor Restoration for 30 years. He was a member of …read more.

Beverly “Kay” Murphy, 69, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Sunday, May 10, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Wabash County, to Vaughn and Helen (Parrott) Garner. Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Business College. She …read more.

Wendell R. Bell, 79, of Wabash, died at 6:45 am, Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 12, 1935 in Kentucky to Bryan and Hattie (Bell) Bell. Wendell was a member of the Jalapa Road Free Will Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Conrail Railroad. He enjoyed trains …read more.

John Warren Snellenberger, 92, of Avon Park, Fla., died at 2:22 am, Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born June 22, 1922, in Muscatine, Iowa to Charles and Verna Margaret (Carlin) Snellenberger. John was a US Navy veteran during World War II. He married Ila Dilley in Martinsville on November 18, 1939; she …read more.

Rebecca K. “Becky” Davenport, 73, of Wabash, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at her home. She was bron on Jan. 29, 1942, to Charles and Evelyn (Draper) Harrison. Becky attended Wabash High School. She married Michael Davenport at the Southside EUB Church in Wabash on Jan. 13, 1967. She worked at United Technologies …read more.