All Obituaries

Eloise Pearl Hoch, 89, North Manchester passed away October 16, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Eloise was born to Harvey F. and Lottie M. (Overholt) Zook on March 15, 1930 in Newton, Kansas. After graduating from Clear Creek High School in 1948, Eloise married her soulmate, Beaver Edward Hoch on July 24, 1948. The two spent forty-three wonderful years together before Beaver passed away on July 31, 1991. During their time together, Eloise...

Mildred “Millie” V. Dubea, 82, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 1:50 p.m. on October 15, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Millie was born in Clinton, Indiana on May 24, 1937 to Thomas and Edith Irene (Beard) Kelsheimer. In 1955 Millie graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, Indiana. Years later she married Clyde Eugene “Gene” Dubea on July 14, 1973. He would later pass away on September 19, 2004. During...

James “Jim” Earl Schumaker Jr., 66, North Manchester passed away October 10, 2019 at his residence. On July 30, 1953, Jim was born in Wabash, Indiana to James E. and Betty (Penrod) Schumaker Sr. Jim was a man that was always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed various activities outside including: playing golf, camping, hunting, and riding his motorcycle. He was also tech savvy when it came to computers and cell phones. Jim graduated from Wabash High School in 1971. He was...

Alexis Destiney Avery, 20, Nashville, Indiana passed away in a tragic car accident on October 8, 2019 at 9:39 a.m. in Nashville, Indiana. Alexis was born on December 21, 1998 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Melissa Avery. A graduate from Chambersburg Area School District Senior in 2017, Alexis was a member of the Glee Club and FFA. People who knew her could describe her as someone with a colorful personality that always cared for others and was a wonderful big sister. Alexis enjoyed...

Caroline Sue Johnston, 73, North Manchester passed away October 3, 2019 in her home. Daughter of Charles Robert and Eleanor Alice (Trotter) Boyce, Caroline was born on October 29, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana. On December 10, 1984, Caroline married Thomas Johnston. Thomas later passed away in December of 2013. Caroline was a homebody that enjoyed babysitting her great-grandchildren. She had two dogs that she considered her children. Caroline lived in Texas for 50 years of her life....

Bonnie L. Frieden, 88, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on September 27, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, Bonnie was born on July 16, 1931 in North Manchester to George and Opal (Krom) Frieden. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of North Manchester and graduated from Chester High School class of 1951. For 50+ years Bonnie provided care and nurturing to many children of this community as a child care provider. She was...

Robert Wirsing, 55, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on September 13, 2019 at his residence. Son of Robert A. and Irene (Childres) Wirsing, Robert was born July 23, 1964. Family and friends may call Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West North Manchester, Indiana 46962. A Memorial service will follow the conclusion of calling at 6:00 p.m. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at Swank Cemetery, North Manchester,...

Evelyn S. Dingess-Elliott, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 2:46 p.m. on September 21, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, Indiana. Daughter of Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson, Evelyn was born in Silver Lake, Indiana on March 8, 1949. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1967, Evelyn married Bobbie G. Dingess on August 22, 1969. The two were wed for thirty-four years before Bobbie passed away on December 30, 2003. Evelyn found love again, she married...

Dr. David Paul Rodriguez, 69, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on September 17, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 28, 1950, David was the son of Anthony and Ruth (Toro) Rodriguez Written by his 3 daughters Words can’t express what an amazing man he was.  He was truly a gift to this world and left this world a better place.  Married on June 2, 1973 to Christine Dockweiler, our mom was the love of his life...

Eloise E. Brubaker, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on September 17, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of five children, Eloise was born on October 28, 1921 in Wabash County, Indiana to Walter and Mary (Forney) Coning. In 1939 Eloise graduated from Chester High School. Nine years later, she married Charlie Brubaker on January 22, 1948. They were wed for sixty-one years before the passing of Charlie on March 11, 2009. During their time together,...