Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
Jay Duane Heckaman
Jan 28, 2026
Jay Duane Heckaman, a resident of Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away at his home on January 28, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on March 14, 1960, in Bremen, Indiana, to Merl and Joann (Gragg) Heckaman, Jay was a dedicated member of his church and a devoted family man.
A graduate of Warsaw High School in 1978, Jay was actively...
Effie Jean Allen
Jan 27, 2026
Effie Jean Allen, born on February 24, 1934, in Gunlock, Kentucky, to Silas and Mona (Prater) Howard Sr., passed away at her home in North Manchester, Indiana, on January 27, 2026. She was a woman of strength and devotion, known for both her unwavering faith and her deep commitment to family.
On March 12, 1955, Effie married Glen Allen in Wabash,...
Joann Miller
Jan 25, 2026
Joann Miller, 86, North Manchester, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on April 23, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana, to George W. “Bud” and Beulah Irene “Duke” (Gill) Clark, Joann's warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
Joann graduated from Central High School in 1957, laying the foundation...
Wayne E. Cumberland
Jan 25, 2026
Wayne E. Cumberland, age 85, passed away peacefully at Peabody Retirement Community on January 25, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1940, to Paul and Kathryn Cumberland in Beaver Dam, where he attended twelve years of school and developed a lifelong love of athletics, playing both baseball and basketball. On May 17, 1991, he married Barbara Joyce (Hathaway) Toetz.
He...
Cindy Kay Houser
Jan 20, 2026
Cindy Kay Houser, a beacon of unwavering love and compassion, entered the world on October 10, 1953, in Goshen, Indiana, as the cherished daughter of David and Donnabelle (Snyder) Welborn. She departed this life on January 20, 2026, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched countless hearts.
Raised in Warsaw, Indiana, Cindy...
Lillian Trageser Brumbaugh
Jan 19, 2026
Lillian Trageser Brumbaugh died on January 19, 2026, while resting peacefully at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, Indiana. Lillian was born April 4, 1931, in Beltsville, MD to Charles and Hilma (Mortenson) Trageser. Known as “Frances” during her childhood and youth, she was raised on her parent’s flower and fruit farm in Beltsville, where she was the youngest...
Helen Lorraine Underwood
Jan 16, 2026
Helen Lorraine (Eikenberry) Underwood, 90, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Friday in her hometown of North Manchester on January 16, 2026.
Helen was born March 30, 1935, in Mexico, Indiana, to Vernon and Nondus (Pearson) Eikenberry and was raised on the Zendale Farm in Miami County, Indiana.
She graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in education and...
Pattie Sue Bonewitz
Jan 15, 2026
Pattie Sue Bonewitz, born on April 5, 1956, in Houston, Texas, to John and Shirley Ann (Jennings) Price Sr., passed away on January 15, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana, at the age of 69.
Pattie graduated from Manchester High School in 1974 and quickly embarked on a diverse and fulfilling professional journey. Her career began at Peabody Seating...
Alan Emmett Young
Jan 14, 2026
Alan Emmett Young, born on May 6, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to Harold and Betty Ann (Meehan) Young, passed away at his home on January 14, 2026. Alan lived a life characterized by dedication to his family, hard work, and his many passions.
Graduating from Manchester High School in 1971, Alan embarked on a notable career as a bricklayer, joining...
Benny Ray Bragg I
Jan 13, 2026
Benny Ray Bragg I, born on June 9, 1950, in Sarah Ann, West Virginia, to Herbert Hoover and Joyette (Chafin) Bragg, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. Benny’s journey through life was marked by resilience and strength, as he faced the challenges brought on by polio, diagnosed when he was just...
Bonnie Jean Douglass
Jan 8, 2026
Bonnie Jean Douglass, a remarkable woman known for her kindness and unwavering dedication to her family, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on March 6, 1930, in Somerset, Indiana, to John H. and Elizabeth (Baxter) Rogers, Bonnie lived a life enriched by deep connections with her loved ones.
Growing up in...
James "Jim" Jay Norman
Jan 6, 2026
Blessed to have lived the American Dream. Born August 10, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky to Mary Ednor [Waggener] Norman (deceased) and Jay Stuart Norman (deceased). The family, which included older sister Mary Ann [Norman] Lobdell (deceased; husband Pierre Brian Lobdell, deceased), moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where I attended St. Rose Catholic School and went with my Dad to baseball...
Charlene "Charlie" Kay Young
Jan 5, 2026
Charlene "Charlie" Kay Young, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away at her home in North Manchester, Indiana, on January 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 27, 1950, in Manchester, Connecticut, to Kenneth Allen and Charlotte Jean (Ballenger) Stratton, Charlie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those around her.
Charlie...
Juan Hernandez Castillo
Jan 5, 2026
Juan Hernandez Castillo, 78, Urbana, Indiana, passed away at his home with his family by his side, in Urbana, Indiana on January 5, 2026. Born on October 13, 1947, in La Villa, Texas, to Refogio Herandez and Guadalupe Castillo Cerda, Juan lived a life full of faith and family.
After completing high school, he pursued mechanics at Hemp Hill Auto Mechanic...
Centha Marie McKenzie
Dec 31, 2025
Centha Marie McKenzie, born on March 22, 1940, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Amos and Rosie (Howard) Owens, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana.
After attending Silver Lake High School, Centha spent over two decades of her career dedicated to Alcoils, Inc. in Columbia City as a Coil Winder. Later, she transitioned...
Joan Carolyn Robison
Dec 25, 2025
Joan Carolyn Robison, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully at her home in North Manchester, Indiana, on December 25, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on September 1, 1936, in Oakland, California, to John T. Clark and Helen Margret (Irwin) Sexton, Joan spent her early years in Pasadena before her family moved...
Mary Opal Eckert
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Opal (Cole) Eckert, age 72, of (Beaver Dam) Claypool, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on November 17, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Edward and Opal Jean (Fletcher) Cole.
Mary's life was defined by hard work, compassion, and strength. She began her career in agriculture, planting and harvesting crops with determination,...
Donna J. Zubowski
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Joan Zubowski, passed away on December 24, 2025, on her 95th birthday, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on December 24, 1930, in La Salle, Illinois, to Harold and Elizabeth (Bernard) Prentice Sr., Donna lived a life marked by love, devotion, and service to others.
In 1948, Donna graduated from La Salle High School and pursued further...
Larry Gordon Herendeen
Dec 24, 2025
Larry Gordon Herendeen, born on April 19, 1944, at home in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Gordon K. and Lillie L. (Hamilton) Herendeen, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his residence in North Manchester.
Larry graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1962. Before his service in the United States Army, where he was drafted in 1965 and served honorably as...
Donald Karl Schultz
Dec 23, 2025
Donald Karl Schultz, born on April 9, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, to Harold and Emma (Detweiler) Schultz, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 79, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana.
Don's academic journey began at John Adams High School in South Bend, where he graduated in 1964. He continued to pursue higher education...
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