Oct 10, 2019

James “Jim” Earl Schumaker Jr., 66, North Manchester passed away October 10, 2019 at his residence. On July 30, 1953, Jim was born in Wabash, Indiana to James E. and Betty (Penrod) Schumaker Sr.

Jim was a man that was always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed various activities outside including: playing golf, camping, hunting,...

Oct 8, 2019

Alexis Destiney Avery, 20, Nashville, Indiana passed away in a tragic car accident on October 8, 2019 at 9:39 a.m. in Nashville, Indiana. Alexis was born on December 21, 1998 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Melissa Avery.

A graduate from Chambersburg Area School District Senior in 2017, Alexis was a member of the Glee Club and FFA....

Oct 3, 2019

Caroline Sue Johnston, 73, North Manchester passed away October 3, 2019 in her home. Daughter of Charles Robert and Eleanor Alice (Trotter) Boyce, Caroline was born on October 29, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana. On December 10, 1984, Caroline married Thomas Johnston. Thomas later passed away in December of 2013.

Caroline was a homebody that enjoyed babysitting...

Sep 27, 2019

Bonnie L. Frieden, 88, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on September 27, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, Bonnie was born on July 16, 1931 in North Manchester to George and Opal (Krom) Frieden.

Bonnie was a lifelong resident of North Manchester and graduated from Chester High School...

Sep 21, 2019

Evelyn S. Dingess-Elliott, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 2:46 p.m. on September 21, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, Indiana. Daughter of Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson, Evelyn was born in Silver Lake, Indiana on March 8, 1949.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1967, Evelyn married Bobbie G. Dingess on August...

Sep 17, 2019

Dr. David Paul Rodriguez, 69, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on September 17, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 28, 1950, David was the son of Anthony and Ruth (Toro) Rodriguez

Written by his 3 daughters

Words can’t express what an amazing man he...

Sep 17, 2019

Eloise E. Brubaker, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on September 17, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of five children, Eloise was born on October 28, 1921 in Wabash County, Indiana to Walter and Mary (Forney) Coning.

In 1939 Eloise graduated from Chester High School. Nine years later, she married Charlie Brubaker...

Sep 16, 2019

Theron H. Rupley, 88, North Manchester passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. On Feburary 7, 1931, Theron was born to John H. and Gertrude (Garner) Rupley in Huntington County, Indiana.

Theron graduated from Chester High School class of 1949 and was a member of the basketball team that...

Sep 14, 2019

Donald E. Roth, 100, North Manchester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on September 14, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of eight children, Donald was born on June 3, 1919 to Klor H. and Sylvia B. (Conrad) Roth in Darke County, Ohio.

A resident of Wabash County since 1959, Donald was a retired farmer and...

Sep 13, 2019

Robert Wirsing, 55, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on September 13, 2019 at his residence. Son of Robert A. and Irene (Childres) Wirsing, Robert was born July 23, 1964.

Family and friends may call Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West North Manchester, Indiana 46962. A...

Sep 12, 2019

Zachary “Zach” Dale Howard-Smith, 29, Claypool, Indiana, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on September 12, 2019. Born on June 25, 1990, Zach was the son of James Ricky (Tracy France) Smith, Burket, Indiana and Angela Sue Howard, Roann, Indiana.

In 2008, Zach graduated from Wawasee High School. He worked for Keystone R.V. Company, Goshen, Indiana,...

Sep 12, 2019

Nelson Wayne Metzger, 67, South Whitley passed away September 12, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. On November 10, 1951, Nelson was born to Loren R. and Olive L. (Miller) Metzger in Columbia City, Indiana.

After graduating from South Whitley High School in 1970, Nelson went on to Purdue University where he graduated with a...

Sep 9, 2019

Lana (Lawver) Groombridge passed away September 9, 2019 after an eight-year battle with cancer.  Lana was born August 29, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana. She is survived by her husband, Graham; her children Erin (Matt) Eberly of Fishers and Greg (Brooke Smith fiancé) Groombridge of Fort Wayne; her grandchildren, Kaine and Tatum Eberly; and her sister, Ann Lawver of Coralville,...

Sep 9, 2019

Diana Jean Good, 73, North Manchester passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 6:40 a.m. Jean was born October 11, 1945 in Wabash County, Indiana to Allan and Lois (Steele) Clark.

Jean married Leonard “Pete” Good on September 20, 1964 and were married for 54 years. She...

Sep 8, 2019

Chester Peckover, 91, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on September 8, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born on December 4, 1927 in Sebring, Flordia to Walter and Alma (Isaac) Peckover.

After Chester graduated from high school at Rose Pine, Louisiana, he worked briefly for the Chicago Rapid Transit then entered into Civilian...

Sep 4, 2019

Peggy Sue Music, 72, North Manchester passed away September 4, 2019 at her residence. On February 24, 1947, Peggy was born in Knott County, Kentucky at her home to Thomas R. and Bonnie (Gayheart) Kelly.

On April 30, 1977, Peggy married Ray Music. Peggy’s life was her family and her faith in God. She loved going to...

Sep 4, 2019

Wayne A. Stephan, 65, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on September 4, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Wayne was born in Huntington, Indiana on April 5, 1954 to J. Eldon and Jessie L. (Brodrick) Stephan.

Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. A year later...

Aug 30, 2019

Wayne M. Montel, 86, North Manchester passed away August 30, 2019 at 12:02 a.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Wayne was born to Albert and Bertha M. (Miller) Montel Sr. on March 31, 1933 in Silver Lake, Indiana.

Wayne served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 and spent most of his time in...

Aug 27, 2019

Geneva I. Stetzel, 89, North Manchester passed away August 27, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Geneva was born on June 23, 1930 to Theodore and Laura (Rupley) Brooks in Huntington County, Indiana.

A year after graduating from Clear Creek High School in 1948, she married Myron D. Stetzel on February 20th. The two were married...

Aug 22, 2019

Deborah Gay Adams, 65, North Manchester passed away August 22, 2019 at 11:43 p.m. at her home surrounded by her loving family. On July 17, 1954, Deb was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Calvin and Bertha (Richardson) Haywood.

Deb graduated from Whitko High School in 1972 and five years later on September 10, 1977, married Jimmie Adams...