Jun 17, 2024

Violet Louise Fitzgerald, born on November 11, 1935, to Carl Clyde and Minnie M. (Brown) Good Sr., was a lifelong resident of North Manchester. She passed away on June 17, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, departing from this world at the age of 88. Violet left behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts...

Jun 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Renée Bennett, a beloved daughter, mother, friend, and companion, on June 13, 2024, at the age of 53. Lisa was born on September 23, 1970, in Goshen, Indiana, where she spent her formative years.

Lisa's journey began at Fairfield High School in Goshen and continued...

Jun 6, 2024

Pamela Christena Boon, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 6, 2024, at her home in North Manchester. Born on September 4, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Louis and Helen (Gronau) Blaising, Pamela dedicated her professional life to helping people with their education, first as a teacher's aide in Fort Wayne Community Schools before transitioning to...

Jun 4, 2024

Larry Dee Lewallen Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 4, 2024. Born on July 23, 1944, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Charles Maurice and Ruby Naomi (Firestone) Lewallen, Larry lived a life filled with love, hard work, and passion for his family and interests. Larry dedicated his career to working in Quality Control, including roles...

Jun 2, 2024

Sue Adele Bennett passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 91. The oldest of three children, she was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Helen (Umphress) Martin on June 22, 1932. When Clarence, an engineer and colonel in the Army, was deployed to the front lines in World War II, his family moved to Neenah, WI,...

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Louise Rohrer, a beloved member of the North Manchester and Laketon community, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on June 22, 1928, in North Manchester, to Mark and Garnett (Roach) Mansfield, Mary lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.

A woman of many accomplishments and a...

May 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas Scott Krull, who passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 55. Doug was born on September 28, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his loving parents Dana and Sherry (Burd) Krull.

After graduating from Whitko High School in 1987, Doug married Jennifer Lynn...

May 31, 2024

Patrick Eugene Dingess, born on May 5, 1970, in Wabash, Indiana, to Bobbie and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 54 in Laketon, Indiana. Embarking on a successful career as a truck driver, dedicating thirty-five years to the profession, Patrick spent nearly twenty-five years driving for Cripe Trucking and before that, ten...

May 26, 2024

With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jo Lynn Hays, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend to many. Jo was born on October 23, 1958, in Fort Wayne, and unexpectedly left us on May 26, 2024, in North Manchester.

Jo Lynn was a remarkable individual who dedicated her life to serving others....

May 22, 2024

Wilbur Dean McFadden, 92, passed away at Parkview Wabash Hospital on May 22, 2024.

Wilbur’s life was shaped by his devotion to his family, his church and his career as a physician.

Wilbur met Joyce Arlene Snyder while they were students at Manchester College where, together, they dreamed of and planned for service in the...

May 20, 2024

Rhonda Lynn Turley of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 66. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on February 12, 1958, Rhonda was a proud graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1976. She was a former member of the Moose Lodge 1518 and the Eagles in North Manchester, where she forged many...

May 1, 2024

Arnold Ray Bishop, 62, North Manchester, passed away May 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife. He was born on July 19, 1961, in Connersville, Indiana, to Alex and Polly Ethel (Shoop) Bishop Sr.

Arnold graduated from Manchester High School in 1981. He recently retired from Manchester Community Schools after serving twenty-eight years as a...

Apr 30, 2024

Billy "Bill" Joe Winger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader passed away April 30, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.  Born on December 14, 1945, in Huntington, Bill lived a full and vibrant life, dedicated to his family, his farm, and his country. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1964, Bill continued his education...

Apr 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amy Honeycutt Weller, who departed from this world and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 24, 2024, at the age of 91. Amy was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on November 8, 1932, to Lawrence and Susie (Vanderpool) Webb. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and caregiver...

Apr 14, 2024

Robert Scott “Bob” Lewis, 64. North Manchester, passed away on April 14, 2024, on his family’s homestead in Silver Lake. The son of Ira Donald and Nancy Sue (Ball) Lewis, Bob was born September 9, 1959, in Fort Wayne.

Bob was quiet and soft-spoken from a young age. One of six children who grew up on his...

Apr 13, 2024

Rita Rae Rider, 58, lifelong resident of Sidney, Indiana, passed away April 13, 2024 at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Born October 26, 1965 in Warsaw, Rita was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Donnabelle (Hudson) Rider.

A graduate from Whitko High School class of 1984, Rita loved the simple things in...

Apr 10, 2024

Carolyn Kay Jones, 83, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away with her loving daughters by her side on April 10, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1940, in Portland, Indiana, to Floyd I. and Mary I. (Van Deventer) Kendall.

Kay graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons, Indiana, in 1958 and married Cleo Jones on August 11,...

Apr 10, 2024

Richard “Dick” Metzger, 87, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away April 10, 2024, just three days short of his eighty-eighth birthday, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The son of Don A. and Sarah Catharine (Beigh) Metzger, Dick was born April 13, 1936, in Kosciusko County. While growing up as a young boy on his parent’s farm he learned...

Apr 9, 2024

Yvonne Sue Cox, 66, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away April 9, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash West. The daughter of Herbert Leonard and Jo Ann (Barton) Hensley, Yvonne was born January 21, 1958, in Wabash.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1977, Yvonne was invited to go to nationals in cooking after winning a state...

Apr 8, 2024

Charles W. Albert, 91, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. The son of Dorland “Pete” and Lois (Steele) Albert, Charles was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on August 10, 1932.

Charles graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952 and from Manchester College with Bachelor of Science degrees in...