Ervin L. Coble, 66, of Huntington, Ind., passed away at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at his residence near Bippus, Ind. He was born Aug. 25, 1947, at Fort Jackson, S.C. to Ernest D. and Margretha (Ervin) Coble. They are deceased. On Nov. 7, 1970, he married Ethel Marie Elliott. She survives. Ervin was …read more.

Fort Wayne Ballet presents Danza! at Manchester University on Thursday, Nov. 7. The public is invited to this spectacular repertoire of 20th century works in the razzmatazz atmosphere of a 1940s musical revue gone crazy with contemporary movement and Big Band sound. The free performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North …read more.

Roselene Bolinger Brown, 64, formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away Sept. 2, 2013, in Florida. She had been a resident of Orlando, Fla., and Davenport, Fla., since 1983. She was born at Wabash County, Ind., on Nov. 23, 1948, to Paul L. and Eileen N. (Brubaker) Bolinger. She was a 1966 graduate of Manchester …read more.

Roger E. Guthrie, 60, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Jan. 26, 1953, in Wabash, Ind., to Donald E. and Cleo (Spath) Guthrie. Roger served in the US Marines from 1970 to 1977. He was a self employed carpenter and heating and …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the closure of SR 114, between Beckley Street and North Wabash Street in North Manchester, has been extended through Thursday, Oct. 17, as Norfolk Southern rebuilds the railroad crossing in this location. The official detour is from SR 13 to North Wayne Street. The road is expected to …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 114, between Beckley Street and North Wabash Street in North Manchester, is scheduled to close Wednesday, Oct. 9, to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official detour is from SR 13 to North Wayne Street. The work, which will improve the driving surface for …read more.

J. Wayne Luckenbill, 85, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Sarasota. He was born at North Manchester on May 29, 1928. He grew up in North Manchester, where he and his wife owned and operated Manchester Floor Covering. They moved to Sarasota in 1969 after the …read more.

Kenneth S. Hoover, 70, North Manchester, Ind., passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, in his residence. He was born March 6, 1943, in Royal Center, Ind., to Richard Basil and Helen L. (Hearrell) Hoover. He graduated from Urbana High School, Urbana, Ind., class of 1961. On April 23, 1967 he married Diane Wagner. She died …read more.

Bill Robison, 86, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 1:46 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Fulton County, Ind., on Jan. 7, 1927, to Arthur F. ‘Doc’ and Valura (McIntyre) Robison. He graduated from Gilead High School and served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. On Sept. …read more.

Virgil P. Frantz, 93, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 3:43 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born at Wabash County, Ind., on June 12, 1920, to Glen R. and Opal May (Anderson) Frantz. On Aug. 2, 1946, he married Nellie P. Barton. She died Nov. 14, 1994. On Aug. …read more.

Seven exiled Tibetan monks will visit Manchester University at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, with a cultural program of dance, chanting and prayers for global peace and harmony. The public is invited to the program in Wine Recital Hall on the North Manchester campus sponsored by the MU Peace Studies Institute. In partnership with the …read more.

Guilford E. Pennington, 85, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at his residence. He was born at Commodore, Pa., on March 24, 1928, to Kenneth Rexford and Ruth Olive (Boucher) Pennington. For many years he was a salesman for Lucky Shoes in Fairlawn, Ohio. Surviving are his wife: Patricia …read more.

Leona K. Acord, 65, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at her residence. She was born at Rochester, Ind., on April 29, 1948, to Orville E. and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. In 1966 she graduated from Manchester High School and achieved certification for dental hygiene. She was a homemaker …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.

Guy Hill, 90, of Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Rochester, Ind., and Akron, Ind., passed away at 5:04 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, after being in failing health for 6 months. He was born on July 16, 1923, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Guy and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Whitko showed well Saturday at the Manchester Girls Soccer Invitational, but could not quite get over the hump in a runner-up finish to Rochester. A 0-0 tie between Rochester and Whitko in the final forced the game into penalties, where Rochester topped Whitko 3-1. Ellyana Blue had the lone conversion for the …read more.

Rusty metal, broken glass, bicycles, air conditioners, chairs and mud-logged tires fill the Eel River as it winds through North Manchester. It’s a distressing rite of fall: the gathering of the faithful to clear the waterway for fish and other wildlife, and for anglers, boaters and birdwatchers. Many parts of the Eel north and south …read more.

Cheryl A. Wilson, 64, of Evans, Ga., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at her residence. She was born at Wabash, Ind., on Dec. 7, 1948, to Robert G. and Patricia Ann (O’Dell) Shambaugh. On Aug. 29, 1969, she married C. Tom Wilson. He died Sept. 7, 2009. She graduated …read more.

Richard G. Little, 86, North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Bippus, Ind., died at 11:40 a.m. Monday Aug. 26, 2013. He was born May 14, 1927, in Huntington, Ind., to Willard and Emma (Murray) Little. He graduated from Chester High School in 1945 where he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. On …read more.

The North Manchester Historical Society will host author Joe Krom at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. A meal will precede the event by reservation. Mr. Krom will be speaking on, “William Wells on the Indiana Frontier.” Krom’s historical novel, Heart of a Warrior: The True Saga of Sweet Breeze and William Wells, covers the Indiana frontier …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.

More than $1 million in improvements await Manchester University students in North Manchester when classes begin Aug. 28. Nearly every corner of the 100-acre campus is getting a makeover, from a new café study lounge in Funderburg Library and a knee-friendly gym floor to extensive renovations to East Street Apartments and new HVAC chillers. A …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – While the Wawasee Lady Warrior golf team took care of business against the Manchester girls golfers Monday night in Syracuse, the Squires boys tennis team handled the visiting Warriors on the hard courts. The hosts won the opening match of the season for both clubs, 4-1. Manchester took care of all three …read more.

Estill Blevins, 84, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 3:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, in his residence. He was born Dec. 1, 1928, in Floyd County, Ky., to Frank and Vina (Tackett) Blevins. On March 13, 1954, he married Joyce A. Spriggs. She preceded him in death. Estill served in the US Army during …read more.

According to The Princeton Review, Manchester University undergraduates prepare for the real world in small classes that emphasize critical thinking. A leading authority and guide for college-bound students, The Princeton Review includes Manchester in its 2014 Best in the Midwest listing. “Our Regional Best Colleges constitute only 25 percent of the nation’s 4-year colleges –a …read more.

Phyllis E. Montel, 85, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 8, 1927, in North Manchester, Ind., to Alvin and Orpha (Weller) Bolinger. She graduated from Chester High School, North Manchester, class of 1946. On Jan. 11, 1948, she married …read more.

Scott and Tonya Culley, pastors and founders of Faith Walk World Outreach Center in Silvis, Ill., will be ministering at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Victory Christian Fellowship. Pastor Scott graduated from Mount Vernon Bible College in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in 1983. After graduation, he and Tonya worked as youth pastors for two years …read more.

Carolyn Reahard, 88, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Dec. 2, 1924, in North Manchester, Ind., to Darley R. and Marie (Heeter) Seitner. She graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1942 and attended Manchester College. On March …read more.

Opal Lee Patterson, 90, North Manchester, Ind., passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Grover Cleveland Tucker and Rachel (Moore) Tucker. She graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1940 where she was a member of the National Honor Society. On …read more.

Kelli Kristine Slack and Dr. Aviral Shukla are excited to announce their engagement. Slack is the daughter of Tom and Valynnda Slack of North Manchester. Her grandparents were Russell and Norma Slack from North Manchester, and Willis and Carleen Fairchild from Shelbyville. Slack is a 2002 graduate of Manchester High School and obtained her Bachelor …read more.

The annual Fun Fest by the River in North Manchester kicks off Aug. 8 and offers a weekend full of fun. The theme for this year’s festival is “classic.” “It’s a great three days with many things going on that people can be a part of,” said North Manchester Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim …read more.

Gladys M. Coffing, 89, of Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. She had been a resident there since 2009. She was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Fulton County, Ind., to Hugh and Alta (Hibschman) Strong. She graduated from Metea High School …read more.

The Indiana Historical Society’s traveling exhibition The faces of Lincoln, as seen in 2004 and 2005 aboard the Indiana History Train, opened July 24 at the North Manchester Center for History, 122 E. Main St., North Manchester. The exhibition will be on display through Aug. 30. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. …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.

Helen C. Boyer, 84, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Nov. 29, 1928, in Montecello, Ill., to Joseph and Lena (McLaughlin) Chalk. She graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, Ind., in 1947. On May 14, 1949, she married Robert E. …read more.

LeeAnna Hoover, 88, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was born in North Manchester, Ind., on Feb. 26, 1925, to Arlo and Eunice (Cripe) Ribley. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1942. On Feb. 21, 1947, she married Ray E. Hoover. He preceded …read more.

Donald L. Niccum, 62, Bremen, Ala., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:22 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Wabash, Ind., on Aug. 19, 1950, to Edward R. and Esther (Merrick) Niccum. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1969, served …read more.

Lewis Bert “Lew” Goshert, 86, of North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. He was born March 8, 1926, in Atwood, Ind., to Ronald Andy Goshert and Ruth (Burt) Goshert. In 1944 he graduated from Warsaw High School, Warsaw, Ind. Lewis …read more.

The juried work of eight artists opens in a new show, No Strings Attached, this Friday in Gallery G of Manchester University’s North Manchester campus. The free exhibit that runs through Sept. 3 is an excellent introduction to the diversity of fiber arts, says Ejenobo Oke, associate professor of art and MU director of galleries. …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.

Lelia F. Martin, 96, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was born in Peru, Ind., on April 23, 1917, to William and Eura (Etter) Ireland. In 1935 she graduated from Peru High School and married Raymond Mitchell. He preceded him in death. In …read more.

Come early for the patriotic celebration, stay for the fireworks. It’s Independence Day 2013 in North Manchester, an annual treat to the community from Manchester University – and it’s free. North Manchester firefighters will light up the sky at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 on the east end of the MU campus. The soccer …read more.

Edna E. Walters Landis, 92, North Manchester, Ind., died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born May 15, 1921, in North Manchester to John J. and Rhuea M. (Roberts) Heeter. She attended Chester High School in North Manchester and was a member of First Brethren Church, …read more.

North Manchester Main Street’s first-ever Eel River Arts Festival is this weekend, June 14-15, in the heart of downtown North Manchester. Those wishing to attend the “Celebration of the Arts” Party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, June 14, $30 advance ticket reservations are required. The event will feature specialty local cuisine, exclusive live …read more.

Harold Wayne Ross, 95, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born April 9, 1918, in Sidney, Ind., to Elmer C. and Lizzie T. (Tridle) Ross. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1937. On June 30, 1950, he married Mary Elizabeth …read more.

Manchester Main Street’s June 14-15 Eel River Arts Festival is just around the corner. Friday’s 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Celebration of the Arts” Party promises to be evening you won’t want to miss. Enjoy delicious specialty treats and unique live performances from North Manchester’s innovative cooks and talented entertainers. Great news for those still …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.

Dorothy Marie Wagoner, 86, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Jan. 16, 1927, to Aaron and Mabel (Metzger) Greer in Chester Township, Wabash County, Ind. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1945. On Oct. 28, 1956, she married Donald J. Wagoner. He preceded …read more.

Grace E. Smith, 91, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 27, 1921, to  William and Elizabeth (Foutz) Deaton in Preble County, Ohio. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1938 and attended Bethany Bible School and Manchester College. On …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.

Joyce C. Piper, 74, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1939, in Spring Valley, N.Y., to John and Martha (Hoage) Stysly. On July 3, 1980, she married Duane E. Piper. Joyce was an insurance agent in Hallandale, Fla., from 1974 to …read more.

John and Marjorie Hill Knecht, of North Manchester, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 25. They were married May 30, 1943, in the United Brethren Church in Hartford City, Ind. Mrs. Knecht is the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Hill and lived in Mentone, where her parents had retired. Mr. …read more.

Mark your calendars. Manchester Main Street’s Eel River Arts Festival is an event you won’t want to miss. On Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, downtown North Manchester will be enriched by the creative arts. Friday evening’s “Celebration of the Arts” Party and Saturday’s Art Fair will both take place in the Eel River Gardens. Space is limited …read more.

George P. Garber Jr., 82, of North Manchester, Ind., 
passed away at 1:15 a.m. Friday May 3, 2013, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. On Dec. 31, 1930, he was born in Warsaw, Ind., to George Paul and Mabel (Long) Garber Sr. He married Bonnie Paxton in 1967, who preceded him in death in 1994. …read more.

Rex E. Martin, 81, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away April 30, 2013, at his residence. He was born at Wabash County, Ind., on Feb. 22, 1932, to Guy and Freda (Grossnickle) Martin. On Aug. 25, 1951, he married Patricia A. Schenkel. She died Aug. 10, 2006. Rex was a press operator at Bendix Abrasive …read more.

Nelda L. Hubler, 75, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 3:40 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 27, 1938, in Menifee County, Ky. to Elbert and Elizabeth (Griggs) Carpenter. Nelda first married Henry Hatfield Sr., he is passed. She then married David Hubler, he is also deceased. She was a homemaker …read more.

Frank E. Drudge, 89, formerly of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:20 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind. He was born May 8, 1923, in Elkhart, Ind., to Ray and Mary Edith (Ulrey) Drudge. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, John and Carrie (Drudge) Ayers. Frank graduated from …read more.

Phyllis Jean Cox, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away April 29, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born at Wabash, Ind., on April 10, 1930 to Meredith M. and Lillian Carol (Miller) Wood. They are deceased.  On June 18, 1955 she married Charles J. ‘Joe’ Cox.  He preceded her in death. …read more.

Rebecca ‘Becky’ L. Fields, 39, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home. She was born in Wabash, Ind. on Aug. 24, 1973, to Robert W. and Barbara A. (Sroufe) Jester. They survive. On Nov. 21, 1992, she married Daniel A. Fields. He survives. Becky worked at Wildman Business …read more.

DeWayne L. Fitch, 78, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Polk Township, Huntington County, Ind., to Carl L. and Berneice M. (Garber) Fitch. He was a 1952 graduate of Andrews High School and was a past …read more.

Jimmy D. Purvis, 57, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 8:17 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born April 27, 1955, at Owingsville, Ky., to Ewell and Mary Alice (Withrow) Purvis. Before its closing, he had worked at Warner Corp., North Manchester. Surviving are two sons: Jimmy L. …read more.

James R. “Jim” George, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash, Ind. He was born at Floyd County, Ky., on July 22, 1929, to John and Lucile (Davis) George. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World …read more.

Elaine C. Frieden, 84, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in North Manchester, Ind., to Cecil L. and Mae E. (Christman) Eiler. Elaine was a lifelong resident of North Manchester and graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, …read more.

E. DeWayne Snell, 92, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born in North Manchester, on July 3, 1920, to Melvin R. and Trevah P. (Farley) Snell. On July 14, 1945, he married Doris B. Bowers. She survives. DeWayne was employed with Heckman …read more.

Harold B. Statler, 85, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the funeral chapel. Pastor …read more.

John D. Hunter, 84, of Roann, Ind., passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Timbercrest of North Manchester, Ind. He married Barbara Duzenberry on March 12, 1950. She preceded him in death. A celebration of life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, with Pastor Matt …read more.

Woodrow V. ‘Woody’ Howe, 77, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 19, 1935, in Visalia, Calif., to Robert Craven and Leona M. (Carrothers) Howe Jr. He graduated from West High School, Denver, Colo. where he was active in …read more.

Randy Leon Lewis, 45, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 12:56 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, in rural Carroll County, Ind. He was born July 17, 1967, in Rochester, Ind., to Bud and Ethel (Cook) Lewis. On July 27, 1986, he married Sharon Sue Skiles. She survives. Randy was the owner and operator of …read more.

J. Brynn Jerles, 67, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:34 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born at Columbus, Ohio, on May 22, 1945, to James B. and Martha L. (Johnson) Jerles. A graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Fla., she earned her A.A. …read more.

Inez Sickafoose, 94, of North Manchester, Ind., and a lifelong resident of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester where she had been a resident since March 2011. She was born May 2, 1918, in Cleveland Township, a daughter of the late Clarence …read more.

Mary Faith Hill, 78, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:04 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Goshen, Ind., to Glenn and Elsie (Long) Cripe. She graduated from Manchester College in 1956. On Aug. 4, 1956, she married Ted M. Hill. She was …read more.

Jacqueline L. ‘Jackie’ Shumaker, 80, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:46 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, Ind. She was born July 29, 1932, in Wabash County to Charles Wilbur and Helen (Smeltzley) Collins. In 1950 she graduated from Central High School, North Manchester. On Sept. 11, 1955, she married Billy …read more.

Cory G. Baker, 33, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013, in his residence. He was born Oct. 3, 1979 in Wabash, Ind., to Rodney and Darlene (Baker) Day who now reside in North Manchester. Cory graduated from Manchester High School in 1999 and attended truck driving school. He was …read more.

Joan Koller, 91, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:48 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born Aug. 24, 1921, in North Manchester, Ind., to Floren H. and Faye (Jenkins) Lautzenhiser. She graduated from Chester High School in 1939 and attended Manchester College. On Oct. 22, 1944, she married …read more.

Irene L. Deneve, 99, of North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Sidney, Ind., passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was born at Edgerton, Ohio, on May 11, 1913, to Lewis H. and Hattie (Miller) Klinker. On Feb. 15, 1936, she married Frank E. Deneve. He died April …read more.

Jerry E. McKee, 67, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born at Warsaw, Ind., to Jack E. and Jean L. (Diehl) McKee. On Oct. 11, 1969 he married Donna M. Greiner. Jerry graduated from Manchester High School in 1964 and following his graduation …read more.

Homer L. Fry, 85, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Clinton Township, Cass County, Ind., to Joseph and Maye (Cree) Fry. On Sept. 14, 1952, he married Rosetta I. Eller. In 1949 he started working …read more.

Carol J. Shepherd, 61, of North Manchester, Ind., died Feb. 24, 2013, at the home of her sister in Westfield, Ind. She was born May 27, 1951, in Floyd County, Ky., to Walter and Ella (Hale) Shepherd. She was a 1969 graduate of Manchester High School and graduated from Lutheran School of Nursing. Carol was a member …read more.

The Manchester University symphonic band is planning to host an all you can eat pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester. The menu will include: blueberry, chocolate chip and buttermilk pancakes; scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, and orange juice. Tickets …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: An incomplete report was provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department due to a computer problem. The initial name of the person flown in serious condition was incorrect. The following is the corrected information.) Blood test results are pending as the Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team continues its investigation into a single …read more.

Julia T. (Price) Ostrander, 42, of South Bend, Ind., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., died at 3:41 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born Aug. 1, 1970, at Wabash, Ind., to Roger I. and Roberta C. (Tyson) Price. On June 20, 1987, she married Gerald L. “Jerry” Bowers. …read more.

Patricia A. Staten, 71, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born at Indianapolis, Ind., on Jan. 27, 1942. Her parents, William and Betty (Fodge) Young are deceased. Patricia had worked at Peabody Home, was a waitress at Hoosier Point Restaurant in Wabash, Ind., …read more.

The first Manchester New Music Mini-Festival brings three concerts of contemporary classical music to the North Manchester campus the weekend of Feb. 22-23. The free concerts feature the music of 34 composers, all in attendance, says coordinator Tim Reed, MU assistant professor of music. “It’s basically a conference, but in the form of public concerts, …read more.

February is the last month to purchase reduced rate engraved pavers for North Manchester’s new downtown sidewalks. Nearly 300 orders have been placed thus far for the personalized engraved pavers. Many throughout the community have chosen to engrave these paver stones with individual and family member names, dedications to departed loved ones, local business names, …read more.

Josephine Bumgardner Jackson, 88, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, Ind. She was born at Kewanee, Pike County, Ky., to Robert and Virgie (Ray) Justice. On May 29, 1945, she married F. Monroe Bumgardner. He passed away May 24, 1986. On Jan. 23, 1988, …read more.

Michael Aughinbaugh, 59, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:24 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Feb. 18, 1953, to Duane and Melva (Fultz) Piper. On Nov. 20, 1970, he married Virginia L. Keirn. Mike was a heating and cooling contractor and had been a fire truck …read more.

Rollin L. Smith, 96, of Kokomo, Ind., formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in his residence. He was born July 28, 1916, in Wabash County, Ind., to Carver and Etta (Thomas) Smith. On Oct. 30, 1937, he married Betty Jane Teter. She died Feb. 15, 1979. On Nov. …read more.

Ricky W. Lester, 56, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 10, 2013, surrounded by his family in I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. He was born Feb. 28, 1956, in Laeger, W.V. to Vestel and Berchie Mae (Bailey) Lester. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1975 and served in the U.S. …read more.

Rev. Raymon E. Eller, 102, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester.

Janice C. Goff, 97, of North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of South Whitley, Ind., passed away at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 2, 1915, in Whitley County, Ind., to John and Lesta (Tschantz) Goff. She graduated from South Whitley High School and was a …read more.

Carolyn I. Leffel, 84, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was born at North Manchester, on Dec. 29, 1928, to Dr. Carl and Ruth (Hornish) Holl. She graduated from Central High School in 1946, Manchester College in 1950, and received her masters degree …read more.

Debra A. Christian, 60, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in her residence. She was born Jan. 12, 1953, in Columbia City, Ind., to Samuel and Betty Jean (Palmer) Stump. She graduated from Wawasee High School in 1971. On Oct. 26, 1992, she married David A. Christian. She …read more.

Esther P. Frantz, 84, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 6:22 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born July 21, 1928, in Wabash County, Ind., to Aaron D. and Mabel F. (Metzger) Greer. On June 15, 1947, she married Robert L. Frantz. He survives. She graduated from Chester High School in …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.

Iona D. Poston, 83, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Laketon, Ind., to Charles R. & Adelia (Moore) Shaffer, Sr.  She graduated from Laketon High School in 1947.  On June 6, 1948, she married William H. Poston. He …read more.

Ruby Marie Muir, 94, of North Manchester, Ind., formerly of Bippus, Ind., died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, Ind., to Lawrence and Mary (Frantz) Hoover. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1936. On April 29, 1955, she married Robert …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.

M. Alpheus Rohrer, 90, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, Ind. He was born Jan. 10, 1922, on a farm near North Lima, Ohio, which is near Youngstown. His father, Samuel E. Rohrer, was a dairy farmer and his mother, Mary (Martin) Rohrer, a …read more.