Obituaries

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  MAJOR H. NITZSCHKE, 92, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Major H. Nitzschke, 92, North Manchester, IN died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 7:50 p.m. in Brookside Haven Healthcare, Muncie, IN.  He was born June 29, 1920 in Pulaski County, IN to Clyde & Jane (Stitz) Nitzschke.  On September 27, 1942 he married Mary C. Hurley.  She died July 1, 1980.  He then married Barbara J. Day on April 15, 1983.  She died August 23, 2002.  Major served in the US Army during WWII.  He retired from the Manchester Foundry in 1983 and was a life member of the VFW Post #286, Wabash, IN and a life member of the American Legion Post #286, North Manchester, IN. He is survived by two step-sons, Rick Day, Mexico, IN and Rodney Day, North Manchester, IN.  Three brothers and four sisters are deceased.  Services and burial are at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN.  Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.  Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Nitzxchke family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.
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  DR. R. EMERSON NISWANDER, 97, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Dr. R. Emerson Niswander, 97, North Manchester, IN died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  He was born April 2, 1914 at Bluffton, Ohio to Noah & Kate (Stetler) Niswander.  On June 8, 1941 he married Evelyn Mullett.  She survives.  Also surviving are two sons; Ray Niswander Jr., Worthington, OH and Mark Niswander, Mahomet, IL.  Two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Sue) Myers, Hershey, PA and Mrs. Phillip (Jan) Will, Romeoville, IL.  Seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  His parents and two brothers are decaesed.  From 1941-1945 he served his country in the United States Army.  He was a professor of biology at Manchester College from 1950-1982.  Prior to teaching at Manchester College, he taught at Eden Central High School, Upper Sandusky, OH.  Dr. Niswander graduated from Bluffton (OH) High School in 1932 and from Bluffton (OH) University in 1938.  He received his Master's Degree and Ph.D. from Ohio State University.  Recognized with a citation from Indiana Family Pratice Physicians for the education of medical students and he received a citation for Responsible Philanthropy from Manchester College.  He was a member of the North Manchester Historical Society and was instrumental in the establishment of the Center for History, North Manchester, IN.  He was a member of the Indiana Academy of Science and the Ohio Academy of Science.  He served on the Wabash County Hospital Board and was a member of the Wabash County Economic Development Committee.  He was a member of Entomology Society of America and the Sigma Zi fraternity at Ohio State University.  He was the co-owner, with his wife, of Old Orchard Antiques at North Manchester.  With a recent endowment received, Manchester College dedicated the Dr. R. Emerson & Evelyn Niswander Biology Department.  He was highly regarded as a scholar and teacher and was deeply committed to his students, many of whom became teachers, scientists, lab technicinas, physicians and dentists.  He was a member of Manchester Church of the Brethren.  Services for Dr. R. Emerson Niswander will be held August 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN.  Pastor Kurt Borgmann and Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate.  His family will receive friends following the service.  Arrangements have been entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Dr. R. Emerson Niswander, memorial contributions may been made to Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962.  To send a private condolence to the Niswander family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.
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  NORMA E. KING NOVAKOWSKI, 91, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

   

  Norma E. King Novakowski, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Peabody Healthcare Center.  She was born at Beecher, Illinois on July 19, 1919 to Frank & Emma (Schutte) Ziems.  On July 14, 1940 she married Thomas George King.  He died July 15, 1973.  On September 9, 1979 she married Edward Novakowski.  He died January 2, 1989.  A son, Thomas E. King died January 17, 2006.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Barbara) Williams, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Kenneth (Judy) Yambor, Plainfield, IL.  Four grandchildren, Gary (Julie) Yambor, Homer Glen, IL; Mrs. Jeff (Lynne) Schwartz, West Chicago, IL; David (Janette) Williams, Ft. Wayne, IN; Mrs. Vernon (Jennifer) Martin, North Manchester, IN.  Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren.  One brother, one sister and one great-granddaughter are deceased.  Norma was an avid bingo player, devoted to family and friends and a "mother" to many.  Services will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd Street, North Manchester, IN.  Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 3 - 5 p.m. at the church.  Rev. Kevin DeKoninck will officiate and burial will be in Crete Cemetery, Crete, Illinois.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Norma Novakowski, memorials may be made to Sycamore Pre-School, 306 E. 2nd Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.  Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.