Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
John Bacon Curtis
Aug 23, 2025
John Bacon Curtis, a beloved educator and devoted pastor, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born on December 11, 1943, to Theodore Roosevelt and Meta (Bacon) Curtis, in Racine, Wisconsin, John’s journey through life was characterized by his deep commitment to faith, family, and community service.
In pursuit of his academic goals, John...
Judith "Judy" Kay Fields
Aug 22, 2025
Judith "Judy" Kay Fields, born on November 6, 1948, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Wayne Eugene and Dawn Noreen (Klein) Wright, passed away on August 22, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash West in Wabash, Indiana. Judy's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, vibrant spirit, and generous heart.
A proud graduate of Hobart High School in 1966, Judy furthered her...
Veta Joy Holle
Aug 21, 2025
Veta Joy Holle, a beloved member of her Laketon community, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1932, to Archie M. and Mary E. (Hackworth) Caudill, in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, Veta lived a life marked by love, faith, and unwavering dedication to those...
Burton "Burt" Ray Sipe
Aug 18, 2025
Burton "Burt" Ray Sipe, age 75, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 18, 2025. The son of Paul Donnel and Esta Virginia (Atkinson) Sipe, Burt was born February 20, 1950 in Portland, Indiana.
A proud graduate of Portland High School, Burt had an enriching life filled with personal connections and cherished moments. On April 17, 1976,...
Nancy L. Coble
Aug 14, 2025
Nancy (West) Coble, 89, born October 25, 1935 at home in North Manchester, to Glenn and Mayme (Clark) West, passed away August 14, 2025 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana.
Throughout her high school years, Nancy cultivated a strong work ethic, contributing her talents at Peabody Senior Living and Landis Drug Store. After graduating from Central High School in...
Ronald J. Shockey II
Aug 13, 2025
Ronald J. Shockey II, a beloved figure in his community, passed away at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on August 13, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on February 28, 1964, to Ronald J. and Nancy (Bradford) Shockey, in Marion, Indiana, Ron made his mark in life through his dedication to both his profession and his family.
A graduate...
Betty Ann Young
Aug 12, 2025
Betty Ann Young, born on December 26, 1933, to Daniel and Carolina (Nail) Meehan, in Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Betty was a lifelong resident of the area, known for her unwavering faith and dedication to her family and community.
Betty graduated from LaSalle High School in South Bend, Indiana, in 1951, a...
Edward "Ed" Wayne Howard
Aug 8, 2025
Edward “Ed” Wayne Howard, 79, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 4:37 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on June 11, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia.
Ed was a 1964 graduate of Manchester High School. He then served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Millwright Union Local 1076...
Preston Mathis Duffy
Aug 4, 2025
Preston Mathis Duffy, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away tragically at the young age of 19 on August 4, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on September 8, 2005, to Chad Michael and Jessica Marie (Pearson) Duffy, in Warsaw, Indiana, Preston's journey through life, though brief, was marked by a profound impact on those around him.
A graduate of...
Leo Eugene Judy
Aug 4, 2025
Leo Eugene Judy, born on October 16, 1936, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, to Marvin Earl and Bernice Louise (Danner) Judy, passed away on August 4, 2025, in North Manchester, Indiana. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, community support, and an unwavering dedication to family, friends and faith.
After graduating from Chester High School in 1955, Leo dedicated a significant portion...
Betty Ruth Brainard
Aug 4, 2025
Betty Ruth Brainard, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on June 4, 1943, to Benjamin Franklin and Grace (Ferguson) Reeves, in Grayson, Kentucky, Betty lived a life filled with deep love for her family.
In February of 1958, Betty married Tom Brainard Sr., with whom...
Wayne Henry Miller
Jul 30, 2025
Wayne Henry Miller, born on June 8, 1937, in Urbana, to Cecil and Letha (Green) Miller, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
After graduating from Central High School in 1956, he embarked on a fulfilling career in the excavation business, starting out at Cecil Miller & Sons Excavating alongside his father. He later...
Linda Lou Juillerat
Jul 29, 2025
Linda Lou Juillerat, aged 82, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on July 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 27, 1942, in Huntington, Indiana, Linda was the daughter of the late Charles Albert and Louise Emma (Holley) Denton Sr.
On June 21, 1959, Linda married Virgil Kenneth Juillerat Jr., who passed away on July 4, 2017. During...
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...
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