Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
Eva Mae Buchanan
Mar 3, 2018
Eva Mae (Foss) Buchanan, age 90 passed away on March3, 2018 in North Manchester, IN. Eva was born May 25, 1927 to Fred and Lena (Quint) Foss in rural Massac County, IL. She married Dr. William J. Buchanan on December 13, 1953 in Metropolis, IL. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2009. In October of 2017 she...
James Leon Frieden
Mar 1, 2018
James Leon Frieden, 92, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away on March 1, 2018 at 1:50 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of six children, James was born on September 18, 1925 in Wabash County, Indiana to Henry W. and Anna Pearl (Reed) Frieden.
On December 23, 1943, Jim joined the Navy. During his time with...
Sandra Lee Rivera
Feb 28, 2018
Sandra Rivera passed away February 28, 2018 in Warsaw, Indiana at the age of 71. Sandra was born August 14, 1946 in Warsaw, Indiana to Cleon and Thelma (Johnson) Cox. She proudly served in the Army for 20 years before retiring in 1990.
Survivors include a daughter, Tesha and spouse Ricky Jeffcoat, Wagener, South Carolina;one granddaughter Brittany...
Dr. Warren K Garner
Feb 24, 2018
Dr. Warren K. Garner, 91, North Manchester, Indiana, died February 24, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born June 27, 1926 to missionary parents, Rev. Holly P. & Kathryn (Barkdoll) Garner in Dahanu, India. He graduated from Pioneer (Ohio) High School in 1944; earned his A.B. degree from Manchester College in 1950; M.S degree from Indiana University in...
Charles F Conrad
Feb 19, 2018
Charles F. Conrad, 90, Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 2:50 a.m. on February 19, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. The son of Joseph and Cora (Holstein) Conrad, Charlie was born on July 17, 1927 in Peru, Indiana.
During WWII Charlie enlisted in the Navy to help his country...
Imogene (Beedle) Haupert
Feb 16, 2018
Imogene Haupert, 88, North Manchester, Indiana; met her Lord peacefully at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, N. Manchester February 16, 2018 at 2:29 p.m.
She was born October 30, 1929 in Grant County, Indiana to Homer and Hazel (Reed) Beedle.
On September 11, 1949 she married Doyle R. Haupert. He preceded her death on November 2005....
Barbara Jane Hicks
Feb 15, 2018
Barbara Jane Hicks, 74, North Manchester, Indiana passed away in her home on February 15, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. Born in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky on April 12, 1943 to James and Letha (Conley) Wright, Barbara was one of twelve children.
For fifty-four years Barbara was married to her best friend David D. Hicks. The two were married...
Vivian "Viv" A. Simmons
Feb 8, 2018
Vivian A. "Viv" Simmons, 92, North Manchester, IN passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 6:35 p.m. in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born September 16, 1925 in Bedford, IN to Raymond S. & Rose (Wagoner) Simmons. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1943 where he played in the state basketball tournament. He served...
Mary Rose (Harrison) Grist
Feb 3, 2018
Mary Rose Grist, 91, Wabash formerly of North Manchester, Indiana passed at 2:23 a.m. on February 3, 2018 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Wabash, Indiana. The youngest of three children, Mary was born on December 18, 1926 to Jesse and Ella (Freshour) Harrison in Wabash County, Indiana.
On December 10, 1949 Mary married Irvin W. Grist. Irvin and...
Lily Roberta Lane
Feb 1, 2018
Lily Roberta Lane (named after her grandmothers in heaven), North Manchester, IN was born at 7:39 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She passed away at 8:50 p.m. that same evening. Though she was here but a short time she was loved and our love for her will last a lifetime. She is survived...
William "Bill" O Bellinger
Feb 1, 2018
WILLIAM O. BELLINGER – WORLD WAR II VETERAN
North Manchester – William “Bill” Bellinger, 96, North Manchester passed away on February 1st at the Peabody Healthcare Facility.
He was born February 16, 1921 in Walkerton, Indiana to Charles and Nina (Hardy) Bellinger. In 1945, he married Kathryn Jobson at the First Brethren Church in New...
Phil A Spann
Jan 31, 2018
Phil A. Spann, 90, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 10:40 a.m. on January 31, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The last surviving of eight children, Phil was born on April 9, 1927 in South Whitley, Indiana to Jesse and Odessa (Spitler) Spann.
A proud veteran, Phil served in the U.S. Navy during...
Louise (Baker) Hammonds Rothston
Jan 28, 2018
Louise Hammonds Rothston, 93, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 12:01 a.m. on January 28, 2018 at Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana due to complications from a stroke. Daughter of Sherman and Clara Malinda (Moser) Baker, Louise was born on March 29, 1924 in a small house on 2nd Street, in North Manchester, Indiana.
As a...
Janet D (Overlander) Simpson
Jan 25, 2018
Janet D. Simpson, 73, Silver Lake, IN passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 5:49 p.m. in her residence. She was born March 12, 1944 in Athens, IN to Jacob & Alice (Bacon) Overlander. On June 24, 1962 she married David L. Simpson. He passed away May 5, 2014. Janet was a homemaker and served Silver Lake, IN for...
John Calvin Bollinger
Jan 21, 2018
John Calvin Bollinger of North Manchester, IN departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on January 21, 2018. John was born August 18, 1934 in Topeka, IN to Russell and Martha Bollinger. He was the 5th of 9 children. He married Carolyn Joyce Stealy on Sept 7, 1963. He was the custodian at Manchester Junior High School for...

Arthur L Cook
Jan 15, 2018
Arthur L. Cook, 81, Silver Lake, Indiana passed away at 2:00 a.m. on January 15, 2018 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. The second youngest of five children, Arthur was born on February 25, 1936 to Emery E. and Mary E. (Fingerle) Cook in Silver Lake, Indiana.
For 54 years, Arthur was married to his best friend...
Janice M. (Blackburn) Burns
Jan 11, 2018
Janice M. Burns, 67, North Manchester, IN passed away at 5:21 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born November 14, 1950 in Marion, IN to Rufus & Betty (Blessing) Blackburn. On November 12, 2004 she married Terry L. Burns. He passed away July 31, 2008. Janice was a homemaker and member of...
Michael B Sturgeon
Jan 6, 2018
Michael B. Sturgeon, 64, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 8:40 p.m. on January 6, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash, Indiana. The youngest of two children, Michael was born on February 28, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to Howard B. and Ann J. (Watkins) Sturgeon.
After graduating from Haworth High School in 1971, Michael went on...
Joyce L Stanton
Dec 31, 2017
Joyce L. Stanton, 79, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 7:20 p.m. on December 31, 2017 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. On August 21, 1938, Joyce was born to Earl D. and Evelyn J. (Moore) Clingaman on her family's farm in Macy, Indiana.
After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1955, she married Daniel C....
Ledford Benton
Dec 25, 2017
Ledford Benton, 82, North Manchester, IN passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born October 18, 1935 in Caney, KY to Willard & Netta Jane (Kash) Benton. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School, Dayton, OH. He then graduated from Manchester College in 1958 receiving a Bachelor's in education. He received...
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