All Obituaries

Robert E. Metzger, 89, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 12:40 p.m. on October 16, 2018 at his residence. Born on August 4, 1929 in Wabash County, Indiana, Robert was one of three children born to Glenn L. and Florence N. (Brandenburg) Metzger. After graduating from Chester High School in 1948, Robert married Marjorie J. Geiser on April 3, 1949. Supporting his family, Robert worked for Manchester University for 32 years, eventually retiring in 1993. Those who knew Robert described...

David Gray, 71, North Manchester passed away October 13, 2018 at 5:07 p.m. at his home. David was born September 24, 1947 in Huntington, Indiana to Ralph T.  and Lola M. (Runkle) Gray. David graduated from Manchester High School in 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he served as a Navy diver and later retired from the Navy after ten years as a machinist mate.  Following his honorable discharge from military...

Raymond L. Lisby, 83, North Manchester went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2018 at 10:11 p.m. in his residence. Ray was born on August 29, 1935 to William R. Lisby Sr. and Elizabeth Ellen Lisby in Indianapolis. A man that was proud to serve his country, Ray served in the Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Navy, Ray drove truck for many years before suffering a stroke that forced him to leave his job. After his stroke, he worked for West Lafayette...

Linda K. Leeth, 77, North Manchester, passed away on September 28, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born on November 19, 1940 in Bowling Green, Ohio, Linda was one of two daughters to Arden and Chrystal (Flaugh) Leeth. For 15 years, Linda worked for GTE, Fort Wayne, as a purchasing agent before retiring. Linda was an avid reader who also enjoyed crosswords, solitaire and anything having to do with England. Her dream came true when she was able to travel...

Doris B. Snell, 92, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 7:55 a.m. on September 10, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Daughter of Albert F. and Mary A. (Hollinger) Bowers, Doris was born on April 28, 1926 in Reading, Pennsylvania and was the youngest of three children. In 1944 Doris graduated from Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania. Doris met E. DeWayne Snell on a blind date while he was stationed at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Doris and...

Garl "Pete" Young, 95, North Manchester, IN died at 1:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.  He was born July 4, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana to Otto P. and Mabel E. (Wall) Young. Garl "Pete" married Veradawn Bashore on July 15, 1945. She passed away May 16, 1996. Spending most of his life in North Manchester, Pete moved to Warsaw in 1967 then moving back to North Manchester in 2003. While living in Warsaw, Pete was a...

Robert L. Snell, 87, of Indianapolis, IN died September 4, 2018. He was born April 15, 1931 in Lagro, Indiana to Melvin R. and Trevah P. (Farley) Snell. On September 18, 1955, Robert married Shelia M. Mitchell. The two had been married for 62 years. Robert graduated from Chester High School in 1949. He attended DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, Illinois and a Korean War Army veteran serving in the 14th Regiment of the 25th Division. He was a member of the American Legion and the Church...

Todd Allan Kinch, 53, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 5:35 p.m. on August 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1964 in Wabash, Indiana to John and Dianne (Grindle) Kinch. Todd graduated from Whitko High School. He is survived by his son Zachary (Kegan Lengacher) Kinch, Goshen, Indiana, his daughter Lettica (Jaime) Ponce, Warsaw, Indiana, and two granddaughters Alyana and Alexia. Todd is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Thomas G. Kinch. A graveside service...

Betty Gaerte, 94, North Manchester died August 28, 2018 at Parkview Huntington Hospital at 3:59 A.M. She was born September 14, 1923 in Wabash, Indiana to Ernest and Lora (Alberson) Kilander. On April 9, 1941, Betty married Herbert Gaerte Sr. He passed away February 21, 2002. As a young women she was an active farm wife, working alongside her husband while raising five children. In later years, she lovingly cared for her husband at home and as he spent his last years in Peabody Retirement...

Jeanette M. Dziabis R.N., 86, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 5:45 a.m. on August 27, 2018 at her residence with her husband of 60 years by her side. One of four children, Jeanette was born on February 6, 1932 to Hollis W. and Vivian Devota (McCarty) Pickett in Bakers Corner, Indiana. She received her Registered Nurse’s degree at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, and B.S. Degree in Nursing Education from Indiana University.  Jeanette was an instructor of...