Sep 26, 2021

E. Joan Leedy, 96, Goshen, Indiana, formerly of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 26, 2021 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. Born December 8, 1924 in Plainfield, Indiana, Joan was the daughter of the late Cecil and Violet (Stephens) Carnine.

In her early years, Joan spent most of her childhood in Scottsburg, Indiana, where she graduated high...

Sep 25, 2021

Alden Elee “Al” Parker, 88, South Whitley, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Huntington, Indiana. One of twelve children born to Francis M. and Ruby (Hossler) Parker, Al was born in Gary, Indiana on February 7, 1933.

After graduating from Sidney High School in 1951, Al enlisted in the United States...

Sep 19, 2021

Barbara Arlene “Barb” Slater, 88, Claypool, Indiana, passed away September 19, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on August 12, 1933 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, Barb was the daughter of the late Talman Gerald and Thelma Eileen (Secrist) DeLaughter. She was one of seven children.

After graduating from Sidney High School in 1951, Barb...

Sep 9, 2021

Jane E. Kinzie, 87, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 9, 2021 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. The daughter of Noah E. and Neta P. (Anderson) Boocher, Jane was born November 3, 1933 in Wabash, Indiana.

In 1951 Jane graduated from Chester High School. Five years later she married John H. Kinzie on January 8,...

Sep 8, 2021

Nancy Rose Knapp, 87, died at Bickford Assisted Living in Lafayette, IN on September 8, 2021. Nancy was born on August 13, 1934, to Howard S. and E. Keturah (Hoover) Knapp near North Manchester, IN. She was raised on the family farm with her late sister, Joanne (George) Welch. Surviving are nephews and nieces, Alan (Joyce) Welch, Lafayette; Brian...

Sep 8, 2021

Sharon K. Gilbert, 79, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 8, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on June 20, 1942 in Wabash, Indiana, Sharon was the daughter of Robert Paul and Ruth Ellen (Smith) Tyner.

Growing up in the Urbana area, Sharon graduated from Urbana High School in 1960. That same year...

Sep 6, 2021

Elizabeth Claire Gordon, 1, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 6, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 30, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama to her loving parents, Carli Hansford and Bryant Paul Gordon II.

Although only on this earth for a short time, Elizabeth was a light for those around her and a light for...

Sep 6, 2021

Nelda E. Egolf, 79, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 6, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Howard E. and Maxine G. (Coble) Baker, Nelda was born on February 15, 1942 in Wabash, Indiana.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1960, Nelda entered the workforce. For over thirty years she...

Sep 2, 2021

Tricia Ka Ayres Robinson, 57, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born January 11, 1964 in Elwood, Indiana, Tricia was the daughter of Terry and Toni (Miller) Ayres.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1982, Tricia went on to further her education...

Sep 1, 2021

Susan C. Egolf, 66, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away September 1, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Laurence R. “Larry” and Carolyn I. (Holl) Leffel, Susan was born March 15, 1955 in Wabash, Indiana.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1973, Susan went to work for Manchester Trucking. After years...

Aug 29, 2021

Richard Lee Clutter, 47, beloved husband and independent spirit, left this life early Sunday morning, August 29. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Dana, and his family, son Austin, step-son, Brandon Clark, father Harvey, brothers Jason and Billy, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Richard lived his life on his own terms.  He was always...

Aug 27, 2021

Bruce L. Cornett, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 27, 2021. The son of Samuel Chester and Alma (Barger) Cornett, Bruce was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 19, 1951.

In 1972 Bruce moved to Lagro, Indiana from Salem, Indiana where he grew up. A year later he moved to North Manchester,...

Aug 21, 2021

Norman Ray Lightle, 83, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away August 21, 2021. Born August 16, 1938 in Veedersburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harold Ray and Celestia Maxine (Eudy) Lightle.

Norman was a wonderful husband to his wife, Pamela (Edmunds) Lightle, who he married on April 12, 1957. Norman and Pamela sadly experienced the...

Aug 21, 2021

Max Lee Cordill, 84, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away August 21, 2021 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash, Indiana. Born in South Whitley, Indiana on July 28, 1937, Max was the son of the late James D. and Ruth L. (Stafford) Cordill.

On November 7, 1986, Max’s life changed for the better when he married Pauline Lester....

Aug 20, 2021

Angilee Miller Beery, age 79, of North Manchester, died on Friday, August 20, 2021, following a recent diagnosis of advanced gastric cancer.

Angilee was born December 15, 1941, in Middlebury, Indiana, and lived in North Manchester continuously beginning in 1965. She graduated from Manchester College in 1963 with a degree in Elementary Education and later earned a...

Aug 19, 2021

Elizabeth E. “Beth” Mills, 88, Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away August 19, 2021 at her home. The last living child of Allen Dayton and Dezzie Ezell (Howard) Whitley, Beth was born in Crowell, Texas on December 16, 1932.

On April 28, 1968 Beth married her best friend and the love of her life, Lawrence E. “Larry” Mills....

Aug 17, 2021

Dennis was born to Dwight and Mae Butler on March 2, 1925. Old age and cancer finally caught up with one of the truly fabulous members of the "greatest generation." He was welcomed onto heaven's eighteenth green on August 17th. Literally always by his side, dad will be so dearly missed by his loving wife Rosie. Den and Rosie...

Aug 13, 2021

Cecil L. Pyle, 83, North Manchester, Indiana, entered the Gates of Heaven on August 13, 2021. Born in rural Silver Lake, Indiana, on September 2, 1937, Cecil was the son of the late Robert A. and Lucile G. (Rager) Pyle.

At an early age Cecil’s parents instilled in Cecil and his siblings the importance of faith, and...

Aug 9, 2021

Sam Henry Bradley, 81, Silver Lake, Indiana, passed away August 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Sam and his twin Bulah were born on February 19, 1940 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Sam and Gracie (Arnett) Bradley. He was one of seven children.

During his senior year of high school, Sam married Lura Dean...

Aug 3, 2021

Mary Jane Helton, 52, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away unexpectedly August 3, 2021 at her residence. Born April 5, 1969 in Goshen, Indiana, Mary was the daughter of Ed Gillespie and Sheryl (Neff) Stabler.

Mary was a graduate of Wawasee High School class of 1987.  Less than a year later, Mary married Ellis E. Helton on March...