All Obituaries

Randall L. Frederick, 68, North .Manchester, IN passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born November 14, 1949 in Wabash County, IN to Arnold L. and Ruth (Renak) Frederick.  He first married Cheri Frazier who, along with their unborn child, preceded him in death due to an automobile accident.  He then married Shelia Bumgardner on July 26, 1968 at the Church of the Brethren, Liberty Mills, IN, they were married for...

Randall Howard, 55, Pierceton, IN passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 in his residence.  He was born October 30, 1962 in Columbia City, IN to Roscoe & Nora (Conley) Howard.  He owned Howard Logging since 2005.  Randall was a lifelong logger and always worked along with his brothers.  He loved spending time with his son, Riley, and fiance', Laura, whom he had been with for 25 years.  He enjoyed riding bicycles, fishing, camping and being with his family. ...

Peggy J. Metzger, 54, North Manchester, IN passed away at 6:18 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born May 13, 1963 in Warsaw, IN to O.C. and Carolyn R. (Caverly) Jarrell.  She graduated from Whitko High School in 1982.  Peggy was a stay at home mom for several years and worked in production at Dexter Axle, North Manchester, IN and Advanced Assembly, Columbia City, IN.  She loved spending time with her family, pets...

Adaline breathed her last breath on Sunday evening, May 6, 2018 at 07:27 p.m. Born January 20, 1939 she started her life’s journey in Prestonsburg, Kentucky before later moving to Indiana with her parents and six siblings. All who were fortunate enough to know this woman can attest that this tiny, spitfire of a lady, who had very little, accomplished a lot in her life. This matriarch of a woman had four biological children, but countless others called her mom as she was able to...

Lois Colleen Carr, 92, Maxville, Florida passed away at 10:28 p.m. on May 4, 2018 at Spring Gardens of Fleming Island, Fleming Island, Florida. Daughter of DeVon and Lois (Ulrey) Olinger, Lois was born on October 8, 1925 in Wabash, Indiana. On October 24, 1952 Colleen married her best friend and love of her life Edward Carr. The two were married for 46 years before Edward passed away on August 26, 1998.  In January 1998 Colleen and Edward moved to Maxville, Florida. Once...

Michael F. Howard, 38, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in North Manchester, IN.  He was born December 11, 1979 in Wabash, IN to Forrest & Mary (Chafin) Howard.  He graduated from Manchester High School in 2000.  He was formerly employed at Novae, North Manchester, IN.  Michael loved music and playing his guitar, spending time with his daughter and taking walks by the river.  He was a kind hearted person.  He is survived by his...

Joann Hoover, 89, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN.  She was born October 2, 1928 in Wabash County, IN to Melvin & Trevah (Farley) Snell.  She graduated in 1947 from Chester High School, North Manchester, IN.  On April 24, 1948 she married Russell Hoover.  He passed away November 2, 2017.  Joann was employed with Heckman Bindery for 30 years and retired in 1989.  She was a member of West...

Doris M. Monroe, 97, North Manchester, IN passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 1:28 p.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN.  She was born April 3, 1921 in Muskegon, MI to Sylvester & Irene (Mattox) Sunday.  On December 23, 1941 she married Burr Monroe.  He passed away in 1976.  Doris was a homemaker and a cook at Chester School, North Manchester, IN. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church, Bippus, IN.  She is survived by sons, Gary...

Donna Joan Metzger, 74, Claypool, IN passed away in her home with family and dear friends at her side Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  She was born January 9, 1944 in Kosciusko County, IN to Walter Leon & Tressie Amelia (Yoder) Blocher.  On January 1, 1964 she married Philip Dean Metzger.  Donna was a homemaker and a member of Eel River Old German Baptist Church, Silver Lake, IN.  She enjoyed having company and entertaining.  Donna was a very generous and giving...

Margaret M. "Peggy" McNamara Briscoe, 93, North Manchester, IN passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, IN.  She was born December 31, 1924 in St. Louis, MO to Leo & Anastasia (Casey) McNamara.  On February 14, 1948 she married Charles G. Briscoe.  He passed away April 16, 2003. She was a secretary for the State of Missouri Employment Office for 20 years.  Peggy loved crocheting, her children, grandchildren and great...