Obituaries

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  RACHELLE LEE BECK, 31, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Rachelle Lee Beck, 31, North Manchester, IN died at 4:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at her residence.  She was born July 8, 1979 at Fort Wayne, IN to Gary D. & Jacquelyn J. (Orcutt) Beck.  They survive at North Manchester, IN.  She was a 1998 graduate of Manchester High School and a homemaker.  Also surviving are a son, Kaden Joseph Dillon and a daughter, Mackenzie Ellis Beck, both of North Manchester, IN.  A brother, Steve Foster, Indianapolis, IN; three sisters, Amy (Jim) Howard and Kendra Beck, both of North Manchester, IN and Megan (Adam) Clemons, Warsaw, IN.  Her maternal grandmother, Helen Orcutt, Elkhart, IN and her paternal grandfather, Donald Beck, Indianapolis, IN.  Private burial will be held.  No calling hours.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Rachelle Lee Beck, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army of Kosciusko County, 501 Arthur St., Warsaw, IN 46580 or the donor's choice.  To send to private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.  Arrangements are being handled by McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.
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  OZNOLA E. MCCULLOUGH, 89

   

  Oznola E. McCullough, 89, died August 28, 2010.  She was born July 2, 1921 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She married Thomas R. McCullough December 9, 1939.  He died July 25, 1970.  Surviving are two daughters, Shirley McCullough and Diana (Keith Hedges) McCulllough.  Three grandsons, Jeffrey Keaffaber, J. Thomas Keaffaber and Andrew (April Scott) Keaffaber.  One great-grandson, McKinley Scott Keaffaber.  Four sisters, NaDean (Tim) Sherer, South Whitley, IN; Charlene Walters, Lova Ward and Dorene (Brian) Smith, all of North Manchester, IN.  One brother and three sisters are deceased.  Graveside services will be held Monday, September 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Lakview Cemetery, Silver Lake, IN.  Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.  Arrangements are being handled by McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester,IN.  To send a private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  KARL D. POLAND, 63, ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA

   

  After an extended illness, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, Karl Dean Poland, 63, Zephyrhills, Florida departed this life at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care in Zephyrhills.  He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him.  Karl was truly blessed.  He was born on June 12, 1947 in Warsaw, Indiana to Howard Delmar & Mary Louise (Metzger) Poland.  Karl graduated from Manchester High School in 1965.  He married Sharon Lee Bechtol on June 28, 1968.  Karl graduated Manchester College in North Manchester, IN, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in business administration in 1969.  Karl and his wife of 42 years resided in Huntington, Indiana until 1990 when Karl was transfered to Florida for work.  Karl was emplyed by GTE (now Frontier Communications), where he served dutifully for 29 years before retiring in 1998.  In his leisure, he enjoyed traveling in his RV, volunteering at State Parks, family vacations to Canada and joking around with family and friends.  Karl enjoyed meeting and sharing life stories with everyone he met.  He always told a good story and had a great sense of humor.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sharon Lee (Bechtol) Poland, two sons, Troy (Leah Howard Poland) Poland and Travis Poland.  Three grandchildren, Kendra Poland, Karlie Poland and Aiden Poland.  One great-grandson, Cooper Zielinski.  His Mother, Mary Lousie Jenkins, step-brother, Paul (Cheryl) Jenkins, step-sister, Janet (Bob) Glick, brother-in-law, Mike (Debbie) Bechtol and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends.  Karl was preceded in death by his father, step-father, Merritt Jenkins; a son, Timothy Poland and a daughter, Karla Poland.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Karl Dean Poland to Gulfside Regional Hospice Inc., 5760 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills, Florida 33542.    Services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN  Friends and family may call two hours prior to the service on Thursday.  Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.
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  ROBERT D. STEELE, 88, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Robert D. Steele, 88, North Manchester, IN died at 12:27 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  He was born August 12, 1922 in North Manchester, IN to Alfred & Ruby P. (Rhinehart) Steele.  On Novermber 28, 1942 he married Martha E. Overholser.  She died August 7, 2001.  Surviving are a son, Tommy (Marieta) Steele, North Manchester, IN.  Seven daughters, Mrs. Keith (Connie) Lytle, Estill Springs, TN; Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Nichols, Mrs. John (Marlena) Barrett, Mrs. Stephen (Vicky) White, Karen Steele, Mrs. Kent (Teresa) Coble and Mrs. Jay (Kimberly) Vanlandingham, all of North Manchester.  13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.   A sister, Mrs. Lewis (LaDonna) Gale, North Manchester.  One grandchild and three sisters are deceased.  Bob retired from the former Peabody Seating Co. at North Manchester after 27years.  He was a US Army veteran of World War II and attended Congregational Christian Church.  Passionate about antique cars, Bob drove a 1931 Model-A Ford for many years.  He attended antique car swap meets and was a member of the Kosciusko County Antique Car Club.  He enjoyed singing in the choir at Peabody Retirement Community.  Services will be held Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call from 12 noon - 2:00 on Sunday at the mortuary.  Pastor J.P. Freeman and Pastor Kurt Stout will officiate and burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Mancheeter.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Robert Steele, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.  To send to private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  JEAN P. IRELAND, 86, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Jean P. Ireland, 86, North Manchester, IN died at 6:49 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his residence.  He was born June 3, 1924 at Laketon, Indiana to Asa & Cassie (Miller) Ireland.  On May 11, 1969 he married Marie R. Metzger.  She died May 16, 2005.  Surviving are four sons, Michael (Nancy) Ireland, Arvada, CO; W. Patrick (Carol) Ireland, Blue Ridge, VA; Kelly Ireland, Bloomington, IN; Mitchell Ireland, Atlanta, GA.  A daughter, Kathleen "Cindy" Seward, North Manchester, IN.  Twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.  One brother, two sisters and one grandchild are deceased.  Jean graduated from Laketon High School in 1942 and served with the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Cabot.  A retired farmer he purchased from his father the land on the north side of Long Lake in Wabash County which he developed into what is now known as Ireland Drive.  He was a former member of the American Legion Post # 402 at Laketon, IN and was a member of American Legion Post # 286, North Manchester, IN.  He and Marie spent 22 winters in Mission, Texas where he was a member of a men's choir that entertained at parks and retirement communities in that area.  Services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary.  Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow in Laketon Cemetery, Laketon, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Jean P. Ireland, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash-Miami County Home Health Care & Hospice, 710 East Street, Wabash, IN 46992.  To send a private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  BETTY LEE KROM, 74, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Betty Lee Krom, 74, North Manchester, IN died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN.  She was born January 5, 1936 in Summit, New Jersey to Myron & Vera (Fanning) Krom.  She was executive president of The Residents Association at Peabody Retirement Community for 2 years, on the Spiritual Life Committee at Peabody and the Barely Used Committee and volunteered for the Barley Used Store and also volunteered for the Caring Circle.  She served in the chapel choir.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  Peabody was a blessing to Betty and her family.  Betty's contribution to Peabody was a gift to restore The Singing Tower.  Surviving are a sister, Shirley (Leonard) Russo, Fairfield Glade, TN; six nieces and nephews and twelve great nieces and nephews.  Services will be held Wednesday August 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Peabody Chapel, 400 W. Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call one hour prior to services at Peabody Chapel.  Rev. Sue Babovec will officiate and burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Betty Lee Krom, memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Circle at Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.  To send a private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  AGNES P. STANLEY, 92, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Agnes P. Stanley, 92, North Manchester, IN died at 6:37 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  She was born at Whitley County, Indiana on March 3, 1918 to James W. & Hazel (Raypole) Gaff.  On December 31, 1941 she married Lloyd E. Stanley.  He died August 21, 2008.  Surviving are two sons, Wayne (Doris) Stanley, North Manchester, IN and Glen Stanley, Indianapolis, IN.  A daughter, Kay Leslie, Warsaw, IN.  Three brothers, Norbert Gaff, West Palm Beach, FL; Alpheus Gaff and Stanley Gaff, both of Columbia City, IN.  A sister Ginevra Arnold, Dunfee, IN.  Six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.  Three brothers are deceased, Wilbert Julian Gaff, James Leland Gaff and Jesse Gaff.  Three sisters are deceased, Mary Francis Gaff, Betty Nioma Egner and Ruth Coy.  Agnes retired in 1983 after 25 years with Eaton Controls Co. at North Manchester.  She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the North Manchester United Methodist Church.  Services will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call on Tuesday, August 17, from 4 - 6 p.m. at McKee Mortuary and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.  Pastor Larry Ray will officiated and burial will follow at South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Agnes Stanley, memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Circle at Pebaody Retirment Community, 400 W. Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.  To send a private condolence to the family, use the Coldolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  CARMEN LAURELLA STAMBAUGH, 85, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Carmen Laurella Stambaugh, 85, North Manchester, IN died at 2:10 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born April 15, 1925 in Lake O'Dessa, MI to Ora & Mary (Boocher) Fry. On November 5, 1944 she married Arlin Stambaugh. He died in 1957. She was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester, IN. Carmen worked as a bookkeeper for the small blacksmith and welding shop owned by her husband, Arlin, and his dad. She worked as a bookkeeper for United Technologies Corporation, North Manchester, IN until  retiring to help care for her mother. She is survived by two sons, Dale (Vivian) Stambaugh, Silver Lake, IN and Harold (Sharon) Stambaugh, North Manchester, IN; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One sister is deceased. Services will be Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, State Road 13, North Manchester, IN. Friends and family may call Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN. Burial in the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. To send a private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  C. MAXINE LIGHTLE, 90, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  C. Maxine Lightle, 90, North Manchester, IN died at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born July 17, 1920 in Veedersburg, IN to Frank & Katherine (Smith) Eudy. She was a homemaker, beautician and Certified Medical Assistant. Maxine was married to Harold Ray Lightle who died in 1976. She is survived by one son, Norman (Pamela) Lightle, North Manchester, IN; one brother, Donald Eudy, Fort Walton Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Bryan Denney, North Manchester, IN, Brad Denney, New Palestine, IN, Chris Lightle, Sidney, IN, Shawn (Robert) Oberg, South Whitley, IN and Scott Lightle, North Manchester, IN; ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. One daughter, Marilyn K. Denney and one granddaughter, Lynn Rhoades are deceased.   Services will be Monday, August 16, 2010 at 1:00 at Lincoln Memory Gardens, 6851 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN. Friends and family may call Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN.  Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Lincoln Memory Gardens, Whitestown, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Maxine Lightle, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.
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  ERNEST W. PENROD, 84, SEBRING, FL

   

  Ernest W. Penrod, 84, Sebring. FL and formerly of North Manchester, IN died at 9:34 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Highland Regional Medical Center, Sebring, FL. He was born January 11, 1926 in Wabash County, IN to Ernest C. & Hazel Mae (Ditton) Penrod. On February 7, 1948 he married Marjory A. Rudig. He served in the US Army during WWII. He retired in 1989 after 32 years with Erie-Lackawana and Conrail railroad companies. He attended Grace Brethren Church, Sebring, FL and formerly attended Missionary Church at North Manchester, IN and was a member of Gideon's International. He is survived by his wife, Marjory A. Penrod, Sebring, FL; three daughters, Mrs. Tim (Mika E.) Martin, South Point, OH; Mrs. Bruce (Cheryl L.) Moore, California, KY and Tamara A. Penrod, Sebring, FL; two sisters, Maxine Ruppel, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Eldred (Louise) Metzger, Claypool, IN; six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased.  Services Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN.  Friends & family may call on Friday, August 13, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN. Pastor Dan Binkley will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Ernest W. Penrod, memorial contributions may be made to Sebring Camp of the Gideon's, PO Box 1635, Sebring, FL 33871-1635. To send a private condolence to the family, use the condolence link on the HOMEPAGE.

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