All Obituaries

Donald A. Carpenter, 74, passed away December 24, 2019 at Saint Joseph Hospital, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Stirrat, West Virginia to Elbert Carpenter and Elizabeth (Griggs). Donald met the love of his life Rose Hubler, and the two of them were married October 19, 1973. They were married 24 years, until Rose passed away March 8, 1997. Donald worked for 32 years at Bendix Abrasives in North Manchester, Indiana, where he made grinding wheels until he retired in 1999. He had a love...

Darrell "Mike" Michael Bradley, 67, Laketon, Indiana, entered Heaven on January 3, 2020 at 12:40 p.m. One of five children, Darrell was born on June 9, 1952 in Warsaw, Indiana to Robie and Helen (Castle) Bradley. Darrell served in the United States Army, once he was honorably discharged, he moved back to Indiana and joined the American Legion Post 402, Laketon. On September 30, 1972 Darrell married Laura Heeter and the two were wed for forty-seven years. Darrell enjoyed listening...

Katie Marie Allen, 34, North Manchester passed away December 26, 2019 at her residence at 3:20 p.m. The youngest of three children, Katie was born December 15, 1985 in Boone County, Indiana to Gregory Dean and Cynthia Marie (Goodman) Allen. She graduated from Western Boone High School in 2004. Katie treated everyone with respect and love. She was a gentle and kind soul with a quiet spirit. She thought of her nieces and nephews, Jamison, Anjelica, Raelynne, Everleigh as her own children. She...

Keith W. Cripe, 89, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at the Cripe Family Farm, North Manchester, on December 27, 2019 at 6:11 a.m. One of three children, Keith was born on November 1, 1930 in Whitley County, Indiana to Harold W. and Ethel M. (Michel) Cripe. After graduating from Chester High School in 1950, Keith married Margaret A. Kyler on January 13, 1951. The two were wed a few weeks shy of 69 years. Keith defined hard working, he worked 3rd shift and then came home and worked...

Rick Wireman, 40, Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2019. The only child of Rick Wireman Sr., and Teresa (Bradford) Goble, Rick was born on June 24, 1979 in Wabash, Indiana. While growing up in the Silver Lake area, Rick loved spending time with his grandparents and especially liked to hunt and fish with his grandpa. He appreciated working with his hands, Rick was always looking for something to take apart or draw. After graduating from Warsaw...

Joan M. Michel, 87, passed away December 26, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Joan was born in Servia, Indiana on June 5, 1932 to Lowell S. Poer and Ethel M. (Flora). Joan met the love of her life, C. Robert Michel and they were married on April 16, 1950. They were married for 65 years, until Robert passed away May 21, 2015. Joan received a Master’s Degree in Cosmetology from Fort Wayne Beauty College in 1962. After graduation, she opened a shop in her...

Gary Duane Frey, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on December 26, 2019 in his home. Born on May 16, 1949, Gary was the son of Paul Frey Jr., and Velma (Frantz). Gary was a determined, hard worker that enjoyed living and working on the farm. He was a man that had the gift of being able to make something out of nothing. From pigs, to horses, to his dog, Gary loved all animals. During his time of driving truck for a living, Gary became part of the Million Mile Club....

William E. Staton, 81, North Manchester passed away December 22, 2019 at his residence. William was born January 4, 1938 in Owingsville, Kentucky to Russel and Mary Alice (Withrow) Van Buren. When William was four, his father passed away and was then raised by Ewell “Duke” Purvis. At an early age, William found the value of hard work. After the 8th grade, William was forced to quit school and work in the tobacco fields to help and provide for his family. This is a lesson he took...

Charma L. Burton, 75, Wabash, Indiana for the past six years but, formerly of North Manchester passed away December 18, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. Born January 27, 1944 in Wabash County, she was the daughter of Allan and Lois (Steele) Clark. Charma graduated from Manchester High School class of 1962. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching T.V. especially soap operas while she had Pepsi and barbeque chips. Charma married John H. Burton on August 9, 1963....

Lois E. Roop, 103, North Manchester passed away December 16, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Lois was born in Delta, Ohio on May 5, 1916 to D.G. and Effie (Kintner) Berkebile. Lois graduated from Manchester College in 1938. Lois married G. Frederic Roop on June 1, 1940. Fred passed away on December 21, 2011 after 71 years of marriage. She served as secretary of the Associated Churches Board, Fort Wayne, Indiana and was a former member of the Lincolnshire Church of...