Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
Dale J. Stambaugh
Jul 28, 2025
Dale John Stambaugh was born on October 2nd, 1945 in Ionia, MI, to Arlin and Carmen (Fry) Stambaugh, near the little town of Sunfield, MI. At age 11, in August 1957, his dad was killed as a result of a grain elevator accident, after which Dale moved with his mother and brother to the North Manchester, Indiana area.
In December 1966,...
Charlene Gray
Jul 25, 2025
Charlene Gray, born on June 2, 1956, in Wabash, Indiana, to Vernal and Margie Hackworth, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2025. She passed away at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was a devoted mother, grandmother, whose life was marked by her unwavering faith and dedication to family.
Charlene graduated...
Terry W. Cox
Jul 21, 2025
Terry W. Cox, 69, North Manchester, passed away on July 21, 2025. Born on August 31, 1955, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Ronnie and Trula (Welch) Cox, Terry lived a life full of joy, hunting, and cherished moments with family.
Terry attended Southwood High School and after, he dedicated eighteen years to Singer Controls before transitioning to Ford Meter Box in 1994,...
Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Marcum
Jul 17, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Marcum, 49, of Liberty Mills, passed away at his home on July 17, 2025. Born on July 20, 1975, in Wabash, Kenny is the son of Tony Marcum and Brenda (Shepherd) England.
Kenny dedicated many years of his life to working at the Warsaw Foundry, and he also made significant contributions in the construction field. In his leisure...
Edmund Paul DeFusco
Jul 12, 2025
Ed lived simply and loved deeply. He cherished meaningful conversations, quiet moments, and found pure joy in nature. Most of all, Ed treasured time spent with family and friends. He was a loved and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend, and will be profoundly missed and forever remembered by those whose lives he touched. The family will gather...
David Lynn Barnett
Jul 12, 2025
David Lynn Barnett, born on November 27, 1934, in Wabash, to Dorwin J. and Mildred Leah (Baldinger) Barnett, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 12, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. David lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a profound love for his family and church.
After graduating from Wabash High School in...
Donald "Donnie" Lee Good
Jul 10, 2025
Donald "Donnie" Lee Good, born on December 9, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana, to Bruce Leo Good and Betty Lou (Schenkel) Baker, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Huntington, Indiana, on July 10, 2025.
Donnie dedicated over twenty years of his professional life to serving as a welder and fabricator at United Technologies in North Manchester. After the closing of the...
Jeremy Douglas Lee Marburger
Jul 8, 2025
Jeremy Douglas Lee Marburger, born on December 18, 1992, in Wabash, Indiana, passed away tragically from a motorcycle accident on July 8, 2025, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was a devoted family man, a proud serviceman, and a beacon of strength and love for those fortunate enough to know him.
Jeremy graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 2011, laying the...
Billie Shawndale Poe
Jul 4, 2025
Billie Shawndale Poe, born on November 9, 1970, in Warsaw, to Bill and Ruth (Miller) Poe, passed away peacefully at his home in North Manchester on July 4, 2025. He was 54 years old.
Billie's dedication to his work was evident throughout his impressive 13-year career at MPS. He began his journey in the agricultural field at Automated Egg Producers before...
Maribeth Jane Cook
Jul 4, 2025
Maribeth Jane Cook, 72, North Manchester, passed away on July 4, 2025, in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on June 26, 1953, in Wabash, to Morris Earl and Evelyn Lucile (Coning) Cook, Maribeth lived a life marked by compassion, service, and a steadfast faith.
Maribeth graduated from Manchester High School in 1971 and pursued further education at Ivy Tech, where she became...
Jerry G. Egolf
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry G. Egolf, born on September 22, 1941, in Wabash, Indiana, to Leland Earl and Emma Lenore Egolf Sr., passed away on June 30, 2025, at his home in North Manchester. He leaves behind a legacy that reflects his dedication and hard work.
After attending Manchester High School, Jerry embarked on a lifelong journey in the field of welding, establishing his...
Mander Lee Prater
Jun 27, 2025
Mander Lee Prater, a dedicated youth minister and beloved community member, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Peru, Indiana, at the age of 64. Born on August 29, 1960, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Mander E. and Janavee “Jan” (Flannery) Prater, Mander's life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to helping others and his profound sense of community.
After graduating from...
Margaret "Suzy" Suzanne Townsend
Jun 16, 2025
Margaret "Suzy" Suzanne Townsend, passed away on June 16, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on September 8, 1934, at home just north of Sidney, Indiana, to Loyal W. and Lena Frances (Palmer) Dome.
Suzy graduated from Sidney High School in 1952, and began college at Ball State. There, she met her future husband, James...
Kenneth "Ken" Charles Kline
Jun 7, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Charles Kline, born on November 30, 1931, in Huntington, Indiana, to John Frederick “Fred” and Hazel Kline, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Ken was a devoted husband, father, and a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War.
A graduate of Union Township High School...
William "Bill" Lee Stellar
Jun 6, 2025
William Lee “Bill” Stellar, aged 82, of North Manchester, peacefully passed away at his home on June 6, 2025. Born on February 2, 1943, in Huntington, he was the beloved son of Sharon F. and Betty R. (Burkhart) Stellar.
On July 4, 1964, Bill married Sondra “Sandy” Stucker in the Christian Church in Servia. Their nearly sixty-one years of marriage were...
Austin Lee Perkins
Jun 5, 2025
Austin Lee Perkins, born on November 19, 1984, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Dawson and Connie (Miller) Perkins, passed away at his home in North Fort Myers on June 5, 2025. He was a beloved figure in both his personal and professional life, known for his determination, strong will, and infectious sense of humor that drew people to him.
Austin's educational journey...
McKenzie Shante Logan Callison
Jun 4, 2025
McKenzie Shante Logan Callison, born on May 6, 1993, in Fort Wayne, passed away tragically on June 4, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana.
McKenzie graduated from Manchester High School in 2011. Following high school, she pursued further education at Ivy Tech Community College.
McKenzie was a happy-go-lucky individual who reveled in the beauty of the outdoors, finding happiness in every moment spent outside....
Agatha Marilyn Metzger
Jun 4, 2025
Agatha Marilyn (Coning) Metzger, 89, North Manchester, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2025 at 6:15 a.m. at her daughter’s home, where she had been living for the past 2 years. Agatha was born November 17, 1935 in North Manchester, to Walter and Mary (Forney) Coning.
After graduating from Laketon High School in 1953, Agatha worked...
Phyllis Ann Sizemore
Jun 1, 2025
Phyllis Ann (Blankenship) Sizemore of Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 1, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born on August 8, 1948, in Gilbert, West Virginia, to the late Kenneth Blankenship and Mary Frances (Riffe) Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roddie Sizemore of Silver Lake, IN. Together they...
Charles "Charlie" Alan Stanley
May 30, 2025
Charles Alan Stanley, four years old, died due to a tragic accident Friday morning, May 30, 2025, at his home in North Manchester. He was born May 1, 2021 to Nathan and Mikayla (Genovese) Stanley in Wabash, Indiana.
A bright, charming child, he delighted his family and all who knew him. He loved animals, nature, and singing. One of his favorite...
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