Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
Alice LaVern Rohrer
Feb 16, 2026
Alice LaVern (Rupel) Rohrer, 101, passed away at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, Indiana, on February 16, 2026.
She was born March 31, 1924 in Walkerton, Indiana to (Alfred) Byron Rupel and (Eliza) Edith Rohrer Rupel. She was one of five girls, including her identical twin. During the Great Depression, the girls helped save the family farm and were raised...
Beverly Ann Schroll
Feb 16, 2026
Beverly Ann Schroll, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Warsaw, Indiana, on February 16, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on April 5, 1939, in South Whitley, Indiana, to Robert and Barbara Madeline (Walters) King Sr., she lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a fierce spirit.
Beverly graduated from Sidney High...
Michael "Terry" Teren Riley
Feb 14, 2026
Michael T. Riley, 82, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a long battle with PTSD and more recently, lung cancer. He was born June 27, 1944 to Herbert and Elaine (Ross) Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He attended Lansing Sexton High School, graduating in 1963 and then Lansing Community College for his freshman year. He...
Phyllis Marie Burkett
Feb 14, 2026
Phyllis Marie Burkett, affectionately known by those who loved her as a straightforward and vibrant soul, passed away on February 14, 2026, at DeKalb Memorial Hospital in Auburn, Indiana. Born on October 27, 1935, in North Judson, Indiana, to Delbert and Leah (Bailey) Hunnicutt, she was the oldest daughter in a large family of nine, a role that shaped her...
Richard "Tony" Anthony Farmer
Feb 12, 2026
Richard "Tony" Anthony Farmer, born on September 12, 1977, in Wabash, Indiana, to Paul Douglas and Phyllis (Warren) Farmer, passed away suddenly at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on February 12, 2026. He was 48 years old.
Tony was known for his unwavering work ethic, having dedicated the last two years of his life to Lakeside Book Company in Kendallville,...
D. Joann Bashore
Feb 12, 2026
D. Joann Bashore, born on February 25, 1930, in Logansport, Indiana, to Earl Rease and Josephine (Hall) Cook, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana. As a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Joann lived a life characterized by kindness, and resilience.
After graduating from Central High School in 1948, where she was also a...
William "Bill" Lee Snep
Feb 11, 2026
William "Bill" Lee Snep, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on July 29, 1942, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Robert and Mary (Norris) Snep, Bill lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.
Bill graduated from Manchester High...
Sheila Karen Rowe
Feb 9, 2026
Sheila Karen Rowe, known affectionately as Karen, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on March 16, 1948, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Russell E. “Red” and Maxine (Kelley) Estep, she was the daughter of loving parents and grew up in a community that instilled in her the values of hard work...
Edward "Ed" George Miller
Feb 8, 2026
Professor Emeritus Edward G. Miller, 91, finished his remarkable journey on February 8, 2026, in North Manchester, Indiana.
Ed was born on March 29, 1934, at the family farm in Columbiana, Ohio, to Adin L. Miller and Mabel (Metzler) Miller. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Martha A. (Showalter) Miller of North Manchester, IN, daughter Michele Marie Miller...
Anthony "Tony" Monce
Feb 8, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Monce, 74, of Akron, Indiana, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Auburn Village Nursing Home in Auburn, Indiana. Born on September 11, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana, to D. DeWayne and Jane Ann (Burkhart) Monce, Tony lived a life marked by dedication to his family.
On September 28, 1979, Tony married Teresa "Teri" Ashby, embarking on a partnership that...
Scott Paul Wrightsman
Feb 5, 2026
Scott Paul Wrightsman, born on September 11, 1965, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Paul A. and Shirley A. Wrightsman, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on February 5, 2026. He was 60 years old at the time of his passing.
Scott graduated from Whitko High School in 1984 and went on to work for various companies, which included being...
David A. Waas
Feb 4, 2026
Professor of History Emeritus, David A Waas, born February 20th, 1926, died mid-morning February 4th, 2026, days shy of his 100th birthday.
Born to E.R. and Lorraine (Douglas) Waas in Burbank California, David spent his childhood acting in school plays, singing in choirs, and working in his father's shop repairing bicycles and shoes.
David became active in the Church of the Brethren...
Frances "Fran" Stapleton
Feb 2, 2026
Frances "Fran" Stapleton, a beloved member of the community and a follower of her faith, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on September 17, 1961, in Fort Wayne, to Raymond F. and Naomi J. (Barbour) Stapleton, Fran dedicated her life to her family, career, and community.
Fran graduated from Manchester High...
Donovon "Donny" L. Blocher
Feb 2, 2026
Donovon "Donny" L. Blocher, born on December 4, 1951, to Ray and Lucile (Wray) Blocher, in Wabash, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was 74 years old.
A graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1970, Donny embarked on a diverse career path that saw him travel extensively across the...
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...
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