Obituaries

Local North Manchester, Indiana Obituaries

Makeila Marie Dingess

Makeila Marie Dingess

Jul 28, 2016

Makeila Marie Dingess, 7 weeks, Wabash, IN died at 2:39 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN. She was born June 3, 2016 in Warsaw, IN to Skyler D. Dingess and Amy M. (Swick) Burchett. Her parents survive in Wabash, IN. She is also survived by brothers, Logan Burchett, Damien Burchett and Jesse...

Wilbur J. Snyder

Wilbur J. Snyder

Jul 25, 2016

Wilbur was born on September 13, 1917, and passed early Monday morning, July 25th of 2016. His parents were James William Snyder and Emma Mae Rinehart Snyder who lived in Camden, Ohio. He had two older sisters, Elma and Lois, and one twin brother, Wilmer.Wilbur graduated from Dixon Township High School in 1935. After five years of...

Regina M. Marks

Regina M. Marks

Jul 24, 2016

Regina M. Marks, 39, North Manchester, IN died Sunday, July 24, 2016 as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 18, 1976 to Darrell M. Bradley and Laura M. (Heeter) Bradley. On July 16, 2016 she married Caleb N. Marks. He also died as a result...

Caleb N. Marks

Caleb N. Marks

Jul 24, 2016

Caleb N. Marks, 28, North Manchester, IN died Sunday, July 24, 2016 as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. He was born December 15, 1987 in Wabash, IN to James S. & Lavona L. (Gamsby) Marks. On July 16, 2016 he married Regina Bradley. She also died...

Robert "Bob" R. Bechtold

Robert "Bob" R. Bechtold

Jul 21, 2016

Robert "Bob" R. Bechtold, 73, North Manchester, IN died Thursday, July 21, 2016 in his residence. He was born December 22, 1942 in Huntington County, IN to Duane & Ginevra (Auker) Bechtold. He was a lifelong self-employed farmer. Bob was a member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, IN, a 51 year member of Deming Lodge #88...

Charles W. Betten

Charles W. Betten

Jul 15, 2016

Charles W. Betten, 88, North Manchester, IN died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born March 24, 1928 in Gridley, IL to Charlie & Nora (Finck) Betten. He graduated from Washington Center High School, Whitley County, IN. He served in the U. S. Army in WWII....

Pamela F. Lightle

Pamela F. Lightle

Jul 9, 2016

Pamela F. Lightle, 77, North Fort Myers, FL and formerly of North Manchester, IN passed away on July 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Pamela was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 8, 1938 to Frank W. Edmunds and Mary Naomi (Applegate) Edmunds. On April 12, 1957 she married...

Roger L. Boocher

Roger L. Boocher

Jul 4, 2016

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, IN formerly of Sidney, IN and Columbia City, IN died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016 in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born March 19, 1943 in Whitley County, IN to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On September 30, 2005 he...

Connie Sue Bradley

Connie Sue Bradley

Jun 28, 2016

Connie Sue Bradley, 60, Warsaw, IN died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Parkview Randalia, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born August 7, 1955 in Warsaw, IN to Glessner "Toad" & Mae (Moore) Bradley. She retired from Biomet, Warsaw, IN after 13 years of service. Connie was an avid bingo player. Her grandsons were her...

Opal E. Nees

Opal E. Nees

Jun 23, 2016

Opal E. (Pence) Nees, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 14, 1924 in South Whitley, IN to Chester & Jessie (Bolinger) Pence. On December 26, 1964 she married John W. Nees. He died May 31, 1974. Opal attended Salem School...

Doris T. Boocher

Doris T. Boocher

Jun 16, 2016

Doris T. Boocher, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 7:16 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN. She was born January 20, 1925 in Wabash County, IN to Albert L. & Mary K. (Karn) Niccum. She was a homemaker and retired from Singer Controls, North Manchester, IN in 1990 after 30 years of...

G. William Sayers

G. William Sayers

Jun 15, 2016

G. William Sayers, 96, North Manchester, IN died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born September 4, 1919 in Lawrenceville, OH to Charles S & Virlie K. (Dresher) Sayers. Bill was a living example of the power of gratitude, gratitude for everyone and everything....

Edna Mae Bailey

Edna Mae Bailey

Jun 7, 2016

Edna Mae Bailey, 86, North Manchester, IN died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 22, 1930 in Prestonsburg, KY to Clay & Anna Mae (Whitaker) Shepherd. On December 15, 1951 she married Amos Bailey. He died January 13, 1986. Edna was employed with Warsaw...

Carolyn A. Bucher

Carolyn A. Bucher

May 25, 2016

Carolyn A. Bucher, 83, North Manchester, IN died at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in her residence. She was born March 25, 1933 in Huntington, IN to George F. Enyeart Jr. & Mary C. (Aldridge) Enyeart. On April 13, 1952 she married Kenneth M. Bucher. He died December 20, 1989. Carolyn worked at Oppenheim's Dept. Store,...

Orvel M. Gish

Orvel M. Gish

May 24, 2016

Orvel M. Gish, 82, Claypool, IN died at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in his residence. He was born October 11, 1933 in Modesto, CA to Orvel M. Sr. & Esther (Price) Gish. On July 6, 1952 he married Dolores M. Rockwell. Orvel was a farmer and cabinet maker. He was a member of the Eel...

Lois J. Shepherd

Lois J. Shepherd

May 24, 2016

Lois J. Shepherd, 77, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 11:36 a.m. on May 24, 2016 at her residence. Lois was born on April 3, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Hartman and Edith (Hall) Yates. On May 27, 1958 Lois married R.D. Shepherd and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Congregational Christian...

Donna Jean Fox

Donna Jean Fox

May 22, 2016

Donna Jean Fox, 79, Huntington, IN died on May 22, 2016 in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born September 5, 1936 in Huntington County, IN to Foster & Dessie (Crago) Lassiter. On September 5, 1958 she married Richard E. Fox in Andrews, IN. She graduated Andrews High School in 1954 as Salutatorian of her class....

Helen Ruth King

Helen Ruth King

May 20, 2016

Helen Ruth King, 83, Greenfield, IN formerly of North Manchester, IN died Friday, May 20, 2016 in her residence. She was born June 16, 1932 in Salyersville, KY to Carew & Nora E. (Shepherd) Castle. On July 1, 1986 she married Marvin Berl King. Helen was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Berl King,...

David A. Christian

David A. Christian

May 20, 2016

David A. Christian, 62, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 8:15 a.m. on May 20, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at CR 1400 North 100 East, North Manchester, Indiana. David was born on February 4, 1954 in Warsaw, Indiana to James A. and Lockie A. (Enis) Christian. He married Debra A. Stump...

Michael W. Urschel

Michael W. Urschel

May 17, 2016

Michael W. Urschel, 53, Silver Lake, IN died at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born January 12, 1963 in Huntington, IN to Glenn & Dorcas (Paul) Urschel. He graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 1981 and attended University of Arizona. He served in the Army...