Maxine Estep
Maxine Estep, 95, North Manchester, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 27, 1929. On May 31, 1947, she married Russell E. “Red” Estep, who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Karen (Kernie) … Read More
Virginia ‘Carole’ Brandenburg — UPDATED
Virginia “Carole” Brandenburg, 81, went to be with the Lord at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Carole was born on Nov. 26, 1942, in Williamson, W.Va., to Albert and Edith (Alley) Hubbard. She graduated from Prestonsburg High School in Prestonsburg, Ky. … Read More
Elaine A. Smolen
Elaine Alice Smolen passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, at the age of 91. She was formerly a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake. She was born on June 19, 1933, in Hammond, to Cecelia (Sekulski) and … Read More
Karen Roberts Sare
Karen Roberts Sare, 71, North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. She was born July 6, 1953. On June 10, 1978, she married Jeffrey Roberts, who preceded her in death in 2001. On May 8, 2011, she married Randy Sare, who survives. She also is survived by sons, … Read More
Dennis E. Cripe
Dennis Eugene Cripe, born on Feb. 18, 1947, in Wabash, to Daniel Arden and Doris Irene (Moore) Cripe, went to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1965 and further pursued his … Read More
Jack L. Wagner
Jack L. Wagner, 83, North Manchester, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at home. He was born Feb. 10, 1941. His wife, Darlene (Keaffaber) Wagner, whom he married Jan. 15, 1967, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Angela (Juan) Ramirez and Debora (Noble) Bolen, both of North … Read More
Paul C. Burkett
Paul C. Burkett, 91, North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Timbercrest Senior Living. He was born May 13, 1933. His wife, Carol J. (Oliver) Burkett, whom he married Aug. 22, 1954, survives. He also is survived by his sons, Jim (Mary Jo) Burkett, John Burkett and … Read More
Richard R. Wion
Richard Ray “Rich” Wion, 73, North Manchester, died late Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 30, 1950. His wife, Dianne L. “Di” (Petry) Wion, survives. He also is survived by children, David R. Wion and Danelle L. (Wion) (Benjamin R.) Barkey; two grandchildren; brothers, … Read More
Daniel E. Speicher II
Daniel E. Speicher II, 90, Urbana, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8. He was born Sept. 26, 1934. He married Barbara Smith on May 25, 1958. The two spent sixty-two years together before Barbara passed away on July 15, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army. He is … Read More
Lois Snyder
Lois Snyder, 93, North Manchester, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 2, 1931. On June 13, 1953, she married Graydon Snyder, who preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage. She is survived by three children, Dr. Jonathan (Cindy Hall) Snyder, … Read More
Charles R. Patrick
Charles Ray Patrick, 78, North Manchester, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at home. He was born March 30, 1946. His wife, Carole (Broda) Miller-Patrick, whom he married Sept. 20, 2001, survives. He also is survived by four children, Cory (Jennifer) Patrick, Larwill, Cary Patrick, Warsaw, … Read More
Kim William Butler
Kim William Butler, 69, North Manchester, died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in North Manchester. He was born Dec. 13, 1954. On Oct. 5, 1974, he married Carol Jo Machmer, who preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Butler, Laketon; son, Shawn … Read More
Robin M. Cole — UPDATED
Robin M. Cole, 59, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. She was born Jan. 18, 1965. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Christie) Burnett, California, and Ashley (Christian) Johnson and Amanda Elliott, both of Warsaw; five grandchildren; and her siblings, Robert A. Cole, North Manchester, and Steven … Read More
Michael L. Bishop
Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69, Akron, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 15, 1955. His wife, Barbara Bishop, preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents, LeRoy (Dorcas) Bishop, North Manchester, and Phyllis … Read More
Robert L. Kline
Robert Lee “Bob” Kline, 88, Wabash, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at home. He was born June 23, 1936. His wife, Alice (Frasure) Kline, whom he married June 6, 1956, preceded him in death in 2020. He is survived by four sons, Gary Kline, Rochester, … Read More
Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Morrison — UPDATED
Charles Earl “Chuck” Morrison, 85, Leesburg, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Sept. 25, 1939. Two wives preceded him in death, Jo Ann Morrison and Irma Smith. He is survived by his children, Betty (Tom) Brainard, North Manchester, Ernie Morrison, Warsaw, … Read More