Gary Duane Frey, 70, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2019, in his home. Born on May 16, 1949, Gary was the son of Paul Frey Jr., and Velma (Frantz). Gary was a determined, hard worker that enjoyed living and working on the farm. … Read More
Joan M. Michel, 87, passed away Dec. 26, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Joan was born in Servia, Indiana on June 5, 1932, to Lowell S. Poer and Ethel M. (Flora). Joan met the love of her life, C. Robert Michel and they were married on … Read More
Richard Lee “Dick” Kramer, 85, Wabash, died at 5:32 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 17, 1934, in Wabash, to LeRoy and Mildred (Long) Kramer. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joan Williams at … Read More
William E. Staton, 81, North Manchester passed away Dec. 22, 2019, at his residence. William was born Jan. 4, 1938 in Owingsville, Ky. to Russel and Mary Alice (Withrow) Van Buren. When William was four, his father passed away and was then raised by Ewell “Duke” Purvis. At … Read More
Alan Eugene Templin, 67, Wabash, went to be with the Lord at 3:10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Jan. 18, 1952, in Peru, to Eldon S. and Ruth Ann (Draper) Templin. Alan was a 1970 graduate of Southwood High School and … Read More
Bonita J. Callahan, 100, North Manchester, died at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 14, 1919, in Chester Township, Wabash County, to Harvey M. and Pearl (Rupley) Michael. Bonita was a 1937 graduate of Chester High School … Read More
Edward James Hampton, 79, Wabash, died at 2:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Wabash, to Alva Russell and Emma Eveline (Curl) Hampton. He was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a … Read More
Donnabelle May (Cripe) Martin, Timbercrest, North Manchester, departed on her final trip on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. She was born on Sept. 18, 1920, in Wakarusa, to Roscoe and Lois (Hooley) Cripe Sr. She graduated from Wakarusa High School with the Class of 1938. In her early years … Read More
Charma L. Burton, 75, Wabash, for the past six years but, formerly of North Manchester passed away Dec. 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Wabash County, she was the daughter of Allan and Lois (Steele) Clark. Charma graduated from Manchester … Read More
June Ellen (Edwards) Burrus, 82, Peru, went to be with the Lord at 8:46 am, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born March 21, 1937, in Casey, Ill. to Victor and Geraldine (Tipsword) Edwards. June was the valedictorian of the 1955 graduating … Read More
Lois E. Roop, 103, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 16, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Lois was born in Delta, Ohio on May 5, 1916, to D.G. and Effie (Kintner) Berkebile. Lois graduated from Manchester College in 1938. Lois married G. Frederic Roop on June 1, … Read More
Elizabeth J. Figert, 94, of North Manchester, died at 8:10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 5, 1925, in Tillatoba, Miss. to Merion Elijah and Annie Mae (Cook) Jackson. Elizabeth married Paul Figert in Roann, Indiana on May … Read More
Carolyn L. (Warner) Parmerlee, 89, died on Dec. 11, 2019. The daughter of Boyd and Althea (Sausaman) Warner, she was born Aug. 26, 1930, in rural North Manchester, and attended North Manchester schools and Manchester College. Friends knew Carolyn as an excellent piano player, which she started at … Read More
Billy Eugene Brandenburg, 85, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born March 19, 1934, in Wabash County, to Dorsey and Eunice (Rautenkranz) Brandenburg. Billy was a 1952 Chester High School graduate. He married Connie Hileman at the … Read More
John Edward Friend, 73, Wabash, died at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark. to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired … Read More
John Edward Friend, 73, of Wabash, died at 9:10 am, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark., to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He … Read More
