Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries
Russell Devon Ogden
Sep 3, 2024
Russell Devon Ogden, 90, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024. He was the youngest of three sons, born on January 15, 1934 to Russell and Hazel (Ward) Ogden in Ijamsville, Indiana.
Seventy years ago, on June 27, 1954, he married Nancy R. Bright, and they raised two children, Bill and Linda on the family farm in Laketon. Devon...
Max Leon Blocher
Aug 22, 2024
Max L. Blocher (80) passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2024. He was born the 5th of 6 children on May 31, 1944, to S. Willis and Leila E. (Baker) Blocher in Laketon, IN.
Fifty-two years ago, on November 20th, 1971, he married Sandra R. Weber, and they raised their three sons Ken, Doug, and Ryan on the family...
Jody "Joe" Nickerson
Aug 14, 2024
Jody “Joe” Nickerson, 50, Akron, Indiana, passed away August 14, 2024 at his home. Born October 17, 1973 in South Bend, Indiana, Joe was the son of Albert L. Nickerson and Cathy (Bollman) Moody.
On March 26, 1995, Joe married Laura Culp. During their twenty-nine years together, Joe and Laura were blessed with two children, Austin and Susan. For the past...
Jean Ann Klutz
Aug 13, 2024
Jean Ann Klutz, a beloved member of the Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren community, passed away on August 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 30, 1945, to Dale and Mary (Grey) Parker, in Huntington, Indiana, Jean dedicated her life to serving others and making a positive impact on those around her.
After graduating from North Manchester...
John Dwayne Nichols
Aug 4, 2024
John Dwayne Nichols, 60, Fort Wayne, formerly of North Manchester, tragically passed away on August 4, 2024. The son of George and Judith A. (Royer) Nichols and grandson of Dwayne and Velma (Heeter) Royer, John was born on May 10, 1964 in Huntington, Indiana.
John's journey began at Manchester High School, and he later pursued his passion by earning an Associate's...
Bradford Ray Eilts
Jul 23, 2024
Bradford Ray “Brad” Eilts, 71, North Manchester, formerly of Galveston, Indiana, passed away July 23 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The son of Edwin Rhianhardt and Virginia (Ward) Eilts, Brad was born in Muncie, Indiana, on September 7, 1952.
Brad's journey in life was one of dedication and service. After earning his high school diploma from Eastern High...
Grace Shock Voorheis
Jul 20, 2024
Grace Shock Voorheis, a beloved and cherished member of the Brethren community, passed away on July 20, 2024, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on March 14, 1925, in Beaverton, Michigan, to Elmer and Bessie (Dils) Shock, Grace lived a life dedicated to music, education, and service to others.
Growing up in Tobacco Township, Michigan, Grace had a...
James "Randy" Randall Mangham
Jul 19, 2024
James "Randy" Randall Mangham, loving husband, dedicated father, cherished son, and loyal brother, passed away on July 19, 2024, in North Manchester, Indiana. Born in Thomaston, Georgia, on July 14, 1956, Randy was the son of James Norman and Erma Lavone (McCard) Mangham.
Randy graduated from Pike County High School in Georgia in 1974 and briefly attended Gordon College before commencing...
Jessica Elizabeth Bruce
Jul 12, 2024
Celebrating the remarkable life of Jessica Elizabeth Bruce, 49, a resilient and loving woman who left a loving impression on all who knew her. Born in Merrillville, Indiana on May 29, 1975, Jessica was the daughter of William Craig Bruce and Mindy (Gearhart) Miller. Jessica's journey on this earth concluded on July 12, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw,...
Mark Anthony Miller
Jul 7, 2024
Mark Anthony Miller passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 48. He was born on April 2, 1976, to Diann (Robison) Applegate and his biological father, Mark Leroy Westafer, in Warsaw, IN, and resided in North Manchester.
Mark attended Manchester High School and was known for his passion for fishing and fearless pursuits in motocross racing. He was...
A. Darlene Eckert
Jul 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved A. Darlene Eckert, who departed from this world on July 5, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Liberty Mills on December 31, 1934, Darlene was the daughter of Robert H. “Bob” and Blanche (McNear) Michael.
In her youth, Darlene was a spirited individual, shining as a...
Ruth Ellen Egolf
Jul 3, 2024
Ruth Ellen Egolf, 103, passed away July 3, 2024 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. Born May 30, 1921 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Grover and Zella (Bice) Green. Ruth graduated from Huntertown High School and married Frank Egolf on January 2, 1940. They lived in Allen County much of their life, moving to Fort...
Harold C. Davis
Jun 30, 2024
Harold C. Davis, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, on December 1, 1950, to Jesse and Bernice (Jennings) Davis Jr., Harold leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.
A graduate of Manchester High School, Harold dedicated thirty-five years of his life to DePuy Orthopedics...
Merl Junior Wilson
Jun 29, 2024
Merl Junior Wilson, 87, of North Manchester, passed away on June 29, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born in Claypool, Indiana, on December 16, 1936 to Merl Monroe and Alvina Ruth (Cotton) Wilson.
Merl was a graduate of Laketon High School in 1956. He married Karen Sue Krichbaum on April 7, 1962. Merl was in the...
Rocky Casen Lee Shepherd
Jun 27, 2024
Rocky Casen Lee Shepherd, born on August 17, 2007, in Fort Wayne, to Robert Gahl and Valarie Shepherd, passed away from a tragic accident on June 27, 2024, at the young age of 16 in North Manchester. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Rocky's departure leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew him.
Despite his young age,...
JD Aughinbaugh
Jun 25, 2024
JD Aughinbaugh, 77, North Manchester, passed away on June 25, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. JD, born in Fort Wayne on August 19, 1946, to Frank and Freida (Sailors) Aughinbaugh, lived a life filled with love, kindness, and laughter that touched the lives of many.
Graduating from Silver Lake High School in 1965, JD was a true country...
Joshua Ryan Dickmeyer
Jun 23, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joshua Ryan Dickmeyer. The son of Stephen Dickmeyer and Linda (Witham) Learned, Josh was born on August 4, 1977, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His journey on this earth came to an end on June 23, 2024, in Hoagland, Indiana, at the age of 46. Josh leaves behind cherished memories that will...
Anna Lee Boocher
Jun 22, 2024
Anna Lee Boocher, 96, North Manchester, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born October 9, 1927 in Wabash, Indiana, Anna Lee was the daughter of Noah E. and Neta P. (Anderson) Boocher and sister to Max and Jane.
A graduate of Chester High School in 1945, Anna Lee embarked on a successful career as...
Larry W. Bechtold
Jun 21, 2024
We celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved Larry W. Bechtold. Born on May 14, 1944, in Wabash County, to William and Edith Leona (Freshour) Bechtold, Larry passed away on June 21, 2024, at his home in North Manchester, at the age of 80, surrounded by his three loving daughters.
Larry's life was forever changed when he married his beloved...
Brigitte Ursula Curtis
Jun 20, 2024
Brigitte Ursula (Lauffer) Curtis, 74, North Manchester, passed away June 20, 2024 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 7, 1950 to Maria C. (Kriegelstein) Pfemier, in Pfarrkirchen, West Germany, as Brigitte Ursula Pfreimer. Her name was officially changed by her adoptive father, Dale R. Lauffer, in 1954. In 1955, the military family moved to...
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