JANET SUE SCHMALZRIED, 46, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Janet Sue Schmalzried, 46, North Manchester, IN died at 5:05 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Wabash County, Indiana on July 19, 1961 to John C. & Peggy (Stewart) Schmalzried. Surviving is one brother, John Schmalzried, North Manchester, IN. Janet was a member of the North Manchester Missionary Church, and employed with Heckman Bindrey since 1979. She was a 1979 graduate of Manchester High School and attended Upper Wabash Vocational School. SERVICES WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON TUESDAY FROM 3 - 8 P.M. AT THE MORTUARY. Pastor Dan Binkley will officiate and burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Urbana, IN. Memorials may be made to North Manhcester Missionary Church, 806 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare & Hospice, 710 East St., Wabash, IN 46992. Condolences may be sent to the Schmalzried family by using the link above.
GALEN E. KNECHT, 81, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Galen E. Knecht, 81, North Manchester, IN died at 1:16 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born in Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana on May 6, 1927 to Howard A. & Lulu (Sell) Knecht. On September 17, 1949, he married Lois C. Crist. She survives. Also surviving are three sons; Ty (Sonja) Knecht, Terry (Joanna) Knecht, and Todd (Judy) Knecht, all of North Manchester, IN. One daughter, Mrs. Gary (Lynn) Huddleston, Wabash, IN. One brother, Eldon (Avonne Lee) Knecht, North Manchester. Twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One grandson is deceased. Galen was a retired farmer and member of the 1945 graduating class of Chester High School, where he played on the basketball team. He was a US Army veteran of WW II and a member of New Hope United Church of Christ, Bippus, IN. SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON MONDAY, MAY 12, FROM 2 - 8 P.M. Pastor Larry Holderbaum will officiate and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. Memorials may be made to New Hope United Church of Christ, PO Box 125, Bippus, IN 46713. Condolences may be sent to the Knecht family by using the link above.
MARY ANN GILLESPIE, 69, SILVER LAKE, IN
Mary Ann Gillespie, 69, Silver Lake, IN died at 11:30 p.m., April 24, 2008, in her residence. She was born January 17, 1939 and married her husband of 39 years on September 7, 1968. She is survived by her husband, Jay M. Gillespie, their daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Ginger R.) Dwyer, Claypool; two granddaughters, Heather and Sara Dwyer; one brother and three sisters. One sister is deceased. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545-8822 or Kosciusko County Home Care & Hospice, PO Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581. Condolences may be sent to the Gillespie family by using the link above.
NORMA JEAN METZGER, 76, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Norma Jean Metzger, 76, North Manchester, IN died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in her residence. She was born April 10, 1932 in North Manchester, IN to Bruce H. & Maxine (Rinehart) Baker. On July 25, 1953 she married Virgil D. Metzger. He died January 10, 1990. Norma was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, David (Vickie) Metzger, North Manchester, IN; three daughters, Mrs. Rick (Nan) Michel, North Manchester, IN, Mrs. Steve (Tina) Hill, North Manchester,IN and Mrs. Phil (Kim) Shepherd, North Manchester, IN; Eight grandchildren, Mrs. Chad (Lea) Howard, North Manchester, IN, Mrs. Derek (Krista) Holbert, Indianapolis, IN, Kyle Hill, Emily Hill, Marshall Shepherd, Rhett Shepherd, Kassie Metzger and Hayden Metzger all of North Manchester, IN; two great grandchildren, Brodie Howard and Fisher Howard both of North Manchester, IN. One brother, Norman Baker, died in 1989. SERVICES: FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008 AT 2:30 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 FROM 2:00-8:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Condolences may be sent to the Metzger family by using the link above.
JOHN I. MONTEL, 84, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
John I. Montel, 84, North Manchester, IN died at 5:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in his residence. He was born March 18, 1924 in Kosciusko County, IN to Emery & Mary (Metzger) Montel. On July 25, 1948 he married Wanda J. Bryan. She died May 16, 1996. He worked at Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, IN for 30 years and retired from Woodcrafts, North Manchester, IN. John was a member of the Eel River Community Church of the Bretrhen, Silver Lake, IN. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dewayne (Brenda) Thomas, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Duane (Barbara) Watson, North Manchester, IN and one granddaughter, Mrs. Luke (Nichole) Andre, Medford, OR. One brother and two sisters are deceased. SERVICES: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 AT 1:30 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J.P Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, rural Silver Lake, IN. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Condolences may be sent to the Montel family by using the link above.
RAY A. KLINE, 83, LAKETON, IN
Ray A. Kline, 83, Laketon, IN died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Charlotte County Medical Center, Punta Gorda, FL. He was born March 14, 1925 in Wabash County, IN to Ray L. & Opal F. (Simpson) Kline. Ray was a US Army Air Force veteran, farmer and self employed construction worker. On September 2, 1945 he married Bertha B. Betten. She died August 13, 1998. He is survived by his companion Katie Ihnen; three sons, Allen (Marea) Kline, Laketon, IN, Roger (Patty) Kline, North Manchester, IN, Steven (Sandy) Kline, North Manchester, IN; Four daughters, Randy (Sandra) Buss, Laketon, IN, William (Susan) Fisher, Munford, TN, Rick (Sara) Greer, Akron, IN, Mark (Sally) Dyson, Roann, IN; one daughter-in-law, Mary Kline, Laketon, IN; five brothers, Henry "Hank" (Ruth) Kline, Brooksville, FL, Ben (Priscilla) Kline, Andrews, IN, Ken (Ethel Mae) Kline, Milton, KY; six sisters, Ruby Utter, Peru, IN, Violet Kline, Fort Wayne, IN, Wayne (Dorothy) Leighen, Madison, VA, Glen (Mary) Blow, North Bangor, NY, Bob (Martha) Kranzman, North Bangor, NY, Jerry (Pearl) Davis, Russellville, AR; twenty-five grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. One son, Ronald Kline, died in 2005. One daughter, two brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and one great grandchild are deceased. SERVICES:SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 AT 11:30 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 4:00-8:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 6100 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or Riley Children's Hospital, Donations Dept., 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 1715, Indianapolis, IN 46202. To send a condolence to the Kline family, please click the link above.
ADDIE A. GRAYBILL, 89, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Addie A. Graybill, 89, North Manchester, IN died April 9, 2008 in Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington, IN. She was born July 4, 1918 in Montgomery Co., OH to Alvie A. & Ida May (Rapp) Huffman. On September 14, 1936 she married R. Kenneth Graybill Sr. He survives. At age 17, Addie was baptized into Christ, living her life as a service to Him, our Savior. She served her Master well as a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren. Anyone who knew Mother's heart knew beyond a doubt that her home was not on this earth. Addie was a homemaker, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend. She possessed a quick wit and a marvelous sense of humor that served her well throughout all her life. She has been a pleasure to care for in these last failing years. Not one to complain, Addie will be remembered for her pleasant ways and impishness she never lost even to the end. She enjoyed reading, sewing and was an excellent cook and pie baker. Said one of the children, "We were poor in worldly goods, but we ate like kings and queens." Mother always loved flowers; yellow roses being one of her favorite. Timbercrest Senior Living Center was Addie's last gracious home on earth where she will be sadly missed by the staff who loved and cared for her. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Kenny Graybill Jr., Liberty Mills, IN, Riley Graybill, Eustis, FL and Everett Graybill, Osteen, FL; four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Kay) Eller, North Manchester, IN, Eileen Cook, Eldorado, OH, Mrs. Herb (Beth) Anderson, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Rick (Cheri) Vanvassaleur, Mishawaka, IN; thirty three grandchildren, seventy great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. One great grandchild, three brothers and five sisters are deceased. There will be a private memorial service at Timbercrest Chapel. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT 3:00P.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008 IN THE TIMBERCREST RECREATION ROOM, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Grandson, Pastor Mark Rose and Chaplain Andrew Sampson will officiate. The body was donated to I.U. Med Center and burial will be at a later date in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Graybill Burial Fund at Beacon Credit Union, PO Box 29, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a condolence to the Graybill family, please click the link above.
HANNELORE MUELLER CONROW, 75, ST. ALBANS,WV
Hannelore Mueller Conrow, 75, St. Albans, WV formerly of North Manchester, IN, died January 15, 2008 in her daughter's home in St. Albans, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 13, 1932 in Magdeburg, Germany. Her first husband, Johannes Mueller and her second husband, Elwood Conrow, are both deceased. She is survived by one daughter, Christine Mueller Robinett, St. Albans, WV; five grandchildren, April Robinett, Eric Goshorn, Kimber Mueller, Amber Wheeler and Kristian Wheeler and 13 great grandchildren. One son, Wolfgang Mueller, died in 1996 and one daughter, Petra Mueller, died in 1968. GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT OAKLAWN CEMETERY, SATURDARY, APRIL 19, 2008 AT 10:30 A.M. Deconess Sabine Thomas will officiate. To send a condolence to the Conrow family, please click the link above.
PAUL L. BOWERMAN, 87, SILVER LAKE, IN
Paul L. Bowerman, 87, Silver Lake, IN died at 1:05 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 in his residence. He was born at Peru, Indiana on February 5, 1921 to Harry & Carrie (Flora) Bowerman. On July 19, 1938 he married Mary Anna Blocher. She survives. Also surviving are three sons; Ronald (Patricia) Bowerman, Lucedale, MS / Roger (Barbara) Bowerman, Silver Lake, IN / Dennis (Rhoda) Bowerman, Pleasant Hill, OH. Two daughters; Eva (Robert) Thompson, North Webster, IN and Janet (Larry) Teghtmeyer, Goshen, IN. One brother, Dale (Marty) Bowerman, Piqua, OH. Three sisters; Bessie Boone, Peru, IN / Doris Avery, Peru,IN / Mrs. Rex (Joan) Lowe, Kokomo, IN. Eighteen grandchildren, fifty eight great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. Two grandchildren, one great grandchild and one sister are deceased. Paul retired from Cyclone Seeder Co. in Urbana, IN in 1987. Following retirement he was self employed in various occupations and trades. He was a member of the Church of Christ at North Manchester, and the Independent Order of Forresters. SERVICES WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8; FROM 5 - 7 P.M. AND ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY. Patrick Powers will officiate and burial will follow at Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, Silver Lake. Condolences may be sent to the Bowerman family by using the link above.
SUE G. MCKEE, 73, FORMERLY OF WARSAW, IN
Sue G. McKee, 73, formerly of Warsaw, IN died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Manor Care, Elgin, IL. She was born June 18, 1934 in Vincennes, IN to Lewis Delbert & Beatrice Mae (Grimes) Grigsby. She graduated from Lincoln High School and Good Samaritan Hospital Nursing School, both at Vincennes. For a number of years she lived in Crawford County, IN near Alton. She formerly lived in Wabash, IN where she worked at Wabash County Hospital and in Warsaw, IN where she worked at Mason Health Care Center and attended Walnut Creek United Methodist Church. She was an active member of Delta Theta Tau sorority. Surviving are two daughters; Kathleen (Robert) Kowalski, Elgin, IL and Deborah (Ray) Stiffler, Indianapolis, IN. Four grandchildren; Janet Kowalski and Richard Kowalski, both of Elgin, IL and Megan Stiffler and Lindsey Stiffler, both of Indianapolis, IN. One sister, Nancy Spore, Mentone, IN. SERVICES: TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 11:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Condolences may be sent to the McKee family by using the link above.
SKYLENN NIQUOLE HUBLEY, 3, WINONA LAKE, IN
Skylenn Niquole Hubley, 3, Winona Lake, IN died at 9:10 p.m. March 31, 2008 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born July 9, 2004 in Huntington, IN to Jorge Alberto Sanchez and Toccara Lynn Hubley, Winona Lake, IN. She is survived by her parents, Jorge Alberto Sanchez, Mexico and Toccara Lynn Hubley, Winona Lake, IN; Maternal grandparents, David & Mona Dalton, Winona Lake, IN; Maternal Great Grandparents, Charles & Kate Reahard, Urbana, IN; Maternal Great Grandmother, Carol Sue Dalton, Laketon, IN; Maternal Great Great Grandmother, Dolly Meredith, Urbana, IN; Paternal Grandmother, Caroline Camacho, Mexico. She is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins including Zackery Reahard, Corey Dalton and Manuel Sanchez. SERVICES: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 310 N. WALNUT STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 St. Rd. 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962 to help defray final expenses. Condolences may be sent to the Hubley family by using the link above.
LESLIE "KELLY" E. MCKINLEY, 77, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Leslie "Kelly" Edward McKinley, 77, North Manchester, IN and formerly of Portland, IN died March 27, 2008 in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born September 22, 1930 in Union City, OH to Leslie & Geraldine (Bennett) Erwin. On August 12, 1950 he married Beverly June Keister. She died November 13, 1992. He graduated from East Side High School, Union City, OH in 1948. He served in the US Navy 1947-1952 and worked at Ohio Valley Gas, Portland, IN for 12 years, 1951-1963 and then at CTS, Berne, IN for 30 years, 1963 until he retired in 1993. He was a former volunteer firefighter for the Portland Fire Dept. 1958-1978, a member of Portland Moose Lodge, North Manchester American Legion and a former member of the Elks Lodge of Portland,IN. In his retirement, he spent many hours fishing and telling fish stories with his friends at the lake cottage and dedicated his life to his grandchildren, whom he adored. He is survived by one one: Michael (Lucy) McKinley, North Manchester, IN; one daughter, Deborah (David) McCrory, Tucson, AZ; one brother, Marvin Erwin, Hillgrove, OH; two sisters, Anna Lee (Ivan) Ridenour, Springfield, OH and Maxine (Robert) Temple, Union City, IN; three grandchildren, Craig (Dawn) McCrory, San Diego, CA, Erica McKinley, North Manchester, IN and Kendra McKinley, North Manchester, IN. One sister, Lois Kennedy, is deceased. SERVICE: TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008 4:00-8:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Erin Huiras will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorials may be made to Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake, 9095 W 275 N, Shipshewana, IN 46585. Condolences may be sent to the McKinley family by using the link above.
JENNY LEE KELSEY, 47, HUNTINGTON, IN
Jenny Lee Kelsey, 47, Huntington, IN died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in her residence. She was born August 1, 1960 in Logansport, IN to William F. & G. Joann (Kantzer) Crook. On September 16, 2005 she married Dennis R. Kelsey. He survives. Jenny was a 1978 Manchester High School graduate and attended St. Frances College, Fort Wayne, IN. She was a homemaker and was avid at entering sweepstakes and won several prizes and trips. Her hobbies included candle making and she was an award winning gourmet cook. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Brenna Steele, Ft. Wayne, IN and Amber (Jimmy) Scott, Ft. Wayne, IN; one brother, K. C. Crook, Cox Creek, KY; one sister, Leni Penrod, North Manchester, IN; and one grandson, Mason Scott, Ft. Wayne, IN. SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 3:00-8:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 111 E, Ludwig Rd., Suite 105, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 or American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or Educational Fund for grandson, Mason Scott, c/o Amber Scott, 1401 St. Rd. 114 W., N. Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Kelsey family by using the link above.
DON (FRED) RAYBURN, 77, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Don (Fred) Rayburn, 77, North Manchester, IN died at 4:02 p.m. March 24, 2008 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 4, 1930 in Converse, IN to Dorothy (Reynolds) Scott and adopted by Fred & Emma Rayburn. In February 1951 he married Margaret Oyler. She survives. Fred was a production manager at United Technologies, North Manchester, IN for 27 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Fred (Erica) Rayburn, Fort Wayne, IN; three daughters, Laura (Merle) Bucher, Las Cruces, NM; Lucy (Roy Carlin) McFarland, North Manchester, IN; Jennie (Mike) Cattron, North Manchester, IN; one brother, James Robert Scott, Rushville, IN; three sisters, Joan Sparling, Tennessee; Jeannette Anderson, Kokomo, IN; Marsha Davey, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Keith and Karrie Harris, Andrew Snodgrass, Leilani and Nash Rayburn, Molly and Katie Cattron. One daughter, Louise Rayburn, died in 1954; two grandchildren are deceased, Nicholas Harris died July 1985 and Lindsay Kling died January 1996; one sister is also deceased. SERVICES: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 2:00-8:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Converse IOOF Cemetery, Converse, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or American Kidney Fund, 6100 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813. Condolences may be sent to the Rayburn family by using the link above.
JOE RANDALL MOORE, 60, FORT WAYNE, IN
Joe Randall Moore, 60, Fort Wayne, IN died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008 in his residence. He was born May 24, 1947 in McDowell, KY to England Moore & Imogene (Ward) Moore Nordman. He was a motor winder for Wagner Electric, Fort Wayne, IN for 15 years. On March 10, 1993 he married Debra Sue Johnson. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Joe Moore, Cleveland, TX; one step daughter, Tammy Morris, Wabash, IN; one brother, Kerry Dean (Toni) Moore, North Manchester, IN; four brothers-in-law, Larry Johnson, Langley, KY, Jerry Johnson, Melvin, KY, Michael Johnson, Virgie, KY and Ronald Johnson, Martin, KY; two sisters, Rebel Louise (James) Hensley, North Manchester, IN & Eddie Elkins, Jacksonville, FL; one sister-in-law, Joella (Russell) Slone, Roann, IN; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two brothers, Ronald L. Moore and Bobby Moore, are deceased. SERVICES: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2008 2:00-7:00 P.M. AND ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES ON MONDAY AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Peter Bell will officiate. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 111 E. Ludwig Road, Suite 105, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Condolences may be sent to the Moore family by using the link above.
MILDRED L. PUTMAN, 95, FORMERLY OF SILVER LAKE AND CLAYPOOL, IN
Mildred L. Putman, 95, formerly of Silver Lake and Claypool, IN died at 7:05 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 in Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw, IN. She was born November 10, 1912 in Silver Lake, IN to John & Olive (Huffman) Gall. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1930. On January 26, 1942 she married Arvid J. Putman. He died August 16, 1986. She was a member of the Laketon American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the former Faith United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and active in the women's organization. In later years she was a member of the Packerton United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eldon (Arvada) Spangle, Claypool, IN and Mrs. Wayne (Beverly) Delaney, North Salem, IN; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters are deceased. SERVICES: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 4:00-8:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Noel Reed will officiate. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545-8822. To send condolences to the Putman family please click the link above.
LYNN RHOADES, 50, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Lynn Rhoades, 50, North Manchester, IN died at 8:36 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born February 6, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN to Norman & Pamela (Edmunds) Lightle. She was an accountant at Celotex/BPB America, Lagro, IN 1996-2001, Kelly Box, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN 2001-2005, Vera Bradley, Fort Wayne, IN 2005-2007 and a Human Resources Accountant at Halderman Farm Management, Wabash, IN 2007-present. Lynn was owner/operator of L.T.S. Accounting, North Manchester, IN. She was a Laketon Lions Club exchange student to Japan during her junior year and graduated from Manchester High School in 1976 and Manchester College with a BA in Accounting. Lynn was a den mother for her son's Cub Scout group and a member of Business and Professional Women being local Chapter President, District Director of District 2, and Candidate for Treasury of State. She is survived by one son, Chad M. Rhoades, North Manchester, IN; her parents, Norman & Pamela Lightle, North Fort Myers, FL; her fiancee, Steve Fries, North Manchester, IN; her paternal grandmother, Maxine Lightle, North Manchester, IN; two brothers, Chris Lightle, Claypool, IN and Scott Lightle, North Manchester, IN; and one sister, Shawn Zinsmeister, South Whitley, IN. SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008 2:00-8:00 P.M. AND SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2008 FROM 10:00 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana BPW Foundation, Box 33, Knightstown, IN 46148 - designate for Scholarship General in memory of Lynn Rhoades. Condolences may be sent to the Rhoades family by using the link above.
MAE BRADLEY, 73, SERVIA, IN
Mae Bradley, 73, Servia, IN died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born May 5, 1934 in Floyd County, KY to Charlie & Minnie (Coble) Moore. On July 12, 1952 she married Glessner "Toad" Bradley. He died July 6, 2002. She was a homemaker and member of Christian Fellowship Church, North Manchester, IN. Mae is survived by five sons, Rick (Linda) Bradley, Warsaw, IN; Ronald (Beth) Bradley, Ijamsville, IN; Walter (Mary) Bradley, Urbana, IN; Glessner "Bub" (Crystal) Bradley, North Manchester, IN; Lee (Kimberly) Bradley, Claypool, IN; four daughters, Connie S. Bradley, Warsaw, IN; Mrs. Randy (Bonnie) Grossman, North Manchester, IN; Mrs. Curtis (Diane) Reimer, Servia, IN; Mrs. Joe (Janet) Nelson, Warsaw, IN; two brothers, Canton (Ella Ree) Moore, Claypool, IN; Ray (Josephine) Moore, Servia, IN; twenty-one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. One brother and one sister are deceased. SERVICES: TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORUTARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008 from 2:00-8:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Edward Akins and Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. To send condolences to the Bradley family please click the link above.
BOBBY JEAN CONLEY, 72, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Bobby Jean Conley, 72, North Manchester, IN died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born July 26, 1935 in Johnson County, KY to Elbert & Flora O. (Hackworth) Conley. She is survived by one sister, Earlene (Wayne) Nordman, Roann, IN; three nephews, David (Louise) Nordman, North Manchester, IN; Dan (Ginger) Nordman, Indianapolis, IN; and Mark (Lisa) Nordman, Burket, IN; Seven great neices & nephews, Christopher Nordman, Amanda Nordman, Lindzy Nordman, Avery Nordman, Zachery Nordman, Meredith Nordman and Jackie Nordman. One brother is deceased. SERVICES: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. IN JONES-PRESTON FUNERAL HOME, PAINTSVILLE, KY. CALLING: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008 1:00-6:00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN AND MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008 11:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. AT JONES-PRESTON FUNERAL HOME, PAINTSVILLE, KY. Rev. Buell Webb will officiate. Burial in Conley Cemetery, Bonanza, KY. To send condolences to the Conley family please click the link above.
R. WILADENE DRUDGE, 94, SILVER LAKE, IN
R. Wiladene Drudge, 94, Silver Lake, IN died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 in her residence. She was born January 19, 1914 in Wabash County, IN to Charles and Rosa (Albright) Blickenstaff. On January 19, 1935 she married Harley M. Drudge. He died November 13, 1964. She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake, IN. She retired from Controls Co., North Manchester, IN after 20 years of service. She is survived by one son, Roger A. (Lynne) Drudge, Columbia City, IN; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn Sue) Sterk, Silver Lake, IN; Peggy Ann Boggs, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Jerry (Elaine Kay) Rager, Fort Wayne, IN; seven grandchildren, five step grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Two great grandsons, one great granddaughter and one sister are deceased. SERVICES: SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. IN EEL RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 2507 E. ST. RD. 14, SILVER LAKE, IN. CALLING: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008 FROM 2:00-8:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN AND ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES AT THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY. Andy Airgood and Pastor Harriett Finney will officiate. Burial will be in Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc., 902 Provident Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580. To send condolences to the Drudge family please click the link above.
BONNIE R. DIXSON, 77, FORMERLY OF FROST PROOF, FL & LAKETON, IN
Bonnie R. Dixson, 77, formerly of Frost Proof, FL and Laketon, IN died March 6, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. in Menorah Hospital South, Overland Park, KS. She was born May 5, 1930 in Mentone, IN to Harry A. & Florence A. (Eckman) Shafer. On June 11, 1950 she married Ronald "Gabby" Dixon. He survives. She was employed with Heckman Bindery as a Bench Sew for 20 years. She retired in 1990. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Dennis Ray Dixon, Fort Wayne, IN and Donald Jay Dixon, Thomason, GA; one daughter, Mrs. William (Deborah Kay) Prather, Kansas City, KS; one sister Doris Kyle, Lafayette, IN; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. AT LAKETON CEMETERY, LAKETON, IN. Condolences may be made to the Dixon family at c/o Ronald Dixon, 14430 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223 or by clicking the link above.
SANDRA O. BORGMANN, 69, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Sandra O. Borgmann, 69, North Manchester, IN died at 9:06 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008 in an automobile accident in Huntington County, IN. She was born July 30, 1938 in Roaring Spring, PA and was a graduate of Roaring Spring High School. She completed her undergraduate degree at Juniata College in 1960 and married her husband, Egon Borgmann, on June 25 of that same year. She also completed post-graduate course work in Elementary Education at Temple University. She was an elementary school teacher in the Upper Darby (PA) School District and later committed her energies to raising her three children. Active in the church her entire life, she was at various times a member of the Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren, Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Wilmington Church of the Brethren in Wilmington, DE, and after moving to North Manchester, IN, the Manchester Church of the Brethren. She was the beloved "Grammy" of seven grandchildren and enjoyed attending and supporting her grandchildren's sports and school activities, gardening, cross-stitching, and baking pies and prolific numbers of Christmas cookies to share with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert S. and Mildred H. (Hoover) Over. She is survived by her husband, Egon Borgmann, North Manchester, IN; her children, Karin (John) Borgmann-Winter, Conshohocken, PA; R. Kurt (Loyce) Borgmann, North Manchester, IN; and Kevin (Haise) Borgmann, Washington, DC; and brothers R. Stanton Over, Lake Wylie, SC and John H. Over, Roaring Spring, PA. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN NORTH MANCHESTER, IN AT A LATER DATE, information will be available on this site. Memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Juniata College, 1700 Moore St., Huntingdon, PA 16652 To send condolences to the Borgmann family please click the link above.
MARCEY EDEN SPRIGGS, 18, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Marcey Eden Spriggs, 18, North Manchester, IN died at 5:52 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born November 23, 1989 in Hammond, IN. Her parents, John & Carol (Mercer) Spriggs survive at North Manchester. She was a junior at Manchester High School and attended Christian Fellowship Church. Also surviving are four brothers; Carlos R. (C.J. Davis) Spriggs, Ft. Wayne, IN; Andy (Kathy Ross) Spriggs, Columbia City, IN; Brian E. (Sandy) Riley, Ledbetter, KY; Jason P. (Carol Brooke) Spriggs, North Manchester. Three sisters, Lea (Randy Hileman) Combs, North Manchester; Cindy (Jack Cooper) Tolson, Cromwell, IN; Vanessa (Scott) Riley-Nelson, Calvert City, KY. Maternal grandfather, Gilbert R. Mercer, Greenville, KY; maternal grandmother, Shirley Wenmoth, North Manchester; aunts, uncles, cousins and 14 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Roosevelt & Grace Spriggs. SERVICES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, FROM 12 P.M. - 8 P.M. Pastor J.P. Freeman, Pastor Eddie Akins and Pastor Dorotha Fry-Mason will officiate. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to AIDS Task Force, 525 Oxford St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46806 or Parkview Home Health & Hospice, 240 S. Jefferson St. Suite C, Huntington, IN 46750 or Ronald McDonald House of Ft. Wayne or Indianapolis, or Riley Children's Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr. Room 1715, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Condolences may be sent to the Spriggs family by using the link above.
MICHAEL G. STRAKA, 80, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Michael G. Straka, 80, North Manchester, IN died Friday, February 29, 2008 at 1:16 a.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born January 25, 1928 in Whiting, IN to Paul George & Ann (Szanto) Sztraka. On December 15, 1951 he married Esther L. Frey. She died September 4, 2007. He graduated from George Rogers Clark High School, Hammond, IN and attended Purdue University. He served U.S. Army 1946-1951 and served in Korea. Mike was a member of First Brethren Church, North Manchester, IN. He was a retired steel worker with Inland Steel, East Chicago, IN. He is survived by two sons, Michael G. (Nancy) Straka, Laporte, IN and Randall (Patty) Straka, North Manchester, IN; one brother, Andy Straka, Whiting, IN; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One son, Raymond Straka, died in 1954 and a daughter, Terri L. Straka, died in 1986. One brother is also deceased. SERVICES: MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. IN TIMBERCREST CHAPEL, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008 1:00-5:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN AND ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES IN TIMBERCREST CHAPEL. Pastor Kurt Stout will officiate. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Straka family by using the link above.
EDITH VIOLA PRESSLER, 93, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Edith Viola Pressler, 93, Plainfield, IN and formerly of North Manchester, IN died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Hendricks Regional Health Hospital, Danville, IN. She was born in Huntington, IN on June 26, 1914 to Frank Lewis & Leto Florence (Nie) Stephan. On June 27, 1931 she married Ralph Royden "Roy" Pressler. He died August 25, 2001. Edith was a homemaker and collator at Heckman Bindrey, North Manchester. She was a member of the Church of Nazarene, Plainfield, IN. Surviving are three sons; Hallis "Bud" (Bonnie) Pressler, Wabash, IN ; Darwin (Jean) Pressler, Plainfield, IN ; Steven (Karen) Pressler, Nashville, IN. One daughter, Barbara (Charles "Chick") Lynn, Rome City, IN. Eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. One son, one grandchild and three great-grandchildren are deceased. SERVICES WILL BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 3, FROM 4 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. AT THE MORTUARY. Rev. Darwin Pressler will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, IN. Memorials may be made to the Church of Nazarene Missionary Society, 504 W. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Pressler family by using the link above.
EFFIE M. WELCH, 95, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Effie M. Welch, 95, North Manchester, Indiana , died at 11:18 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born April 11, 1912 in Huntington County, IN to William L. and Stella M. (Shoemaker) Chalmers. On August 15, 1953 she married Oliver K. Welch. He died November 16, 1978. Effie graduated from Manchester College in 1946 and was a retired Huntington county Elementary School Teacher and Homemaker. She was a member of Extension Homemakers for 40 years, member of Wabash County Retired Teachers Association, member Manchester Church of the Brethren and participated in Womens Auxiliary through the church. She also attended Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Whitley County, IN. She is survived by one daughter, Connie (Mark) Welch Stuffle, Bloomington, IN; Two grandchildren, Bryan (Kristin) Cook, Greenwood, IN and Shawn Cook, Bloomington, IN; and one great grandson, Elijah Cook, Greenwood, IN. SERVICE: SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. IN TIMBERCREST CHAPEL, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: TWO HOURS PRIOR TO SERVICE. Chaplain Joan Deeter will officiate. Burial in Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington County, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Benevolent Fund, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Welch family by using the link above.
ALAN THORNE HOWENSTINE, 84, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Alan Thorne Howenstine, 84, Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN, died February 27, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. at the Wabash Community Hospital, Wabash, IN.He was born to Paul and Lucile Howenstine, January 27, 1924 in Huntington, IN. After high school, he attended Manchester College where he was an outstanding basketball athlete ranking 2nd in the state for scoring his freshman year. He also earned Second Team All-Conference honors. He also was named to the College All-Star Team selected by sportswriters throughout Indiana. In his sophomore year he was ranked third in the state for scoring. He also earned First Team All-Conference honors. His career at Manchester College was cut short by his enlistment in the army in March 1943. While in the army he was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He also was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in action. After returning from WWII, he began farming in Huntington County, later returning to college for a degree in Elementary Education. Other colleges attended were the University of Mississippi and Ball State University. His teaching career began at Miami, Indiana, where he taught and then was principal. He was teacher and principal at Chester Elementary School, North Manchester, IN 1958-1963. He was principal at Nelson School, Morton Grove, IL, where the school library was named in his honor. He next became Superintendent of Schools in Union, IL and completed his career in Michigan City, IN where he was a teacher and Assistant Superintendent of Schools. He was named to the Sports Hall of Fame, Otho Winger Society, Alumni Service Award, all of Manchester College. He had also been a member of the Lion’s Club, Kiwanis Club, Phi Delta Kappa and several educational groups. Along with his wife, Melba, he is survived by a daughter, Gene Alayne Gard, a son, Kenton Alan Howentine (Janet), and one son, Kevin Kyle Howenstine, deceased. Also, surviving are three grandchildren, Skyler Epperson, Rachel Howenstine, and Carly Howenstine, as well as three great-grandchildren. A sister, Doris Hess survives; a brother, Douglas, is deceased. Private graveside services will be held for the immediate family with a memorial service at a later date. The family requests that memorials be given to the Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 3932D Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 or Wabash County Community Foundation, North Manchester, IN 46962 or a charity of you choice. Condolences may be sent to the Howenstine family by using the link above.
COLLEEN V. SCHEETZ, 90, FORMERLY OF ROANN, IN
Colleen V. Scheetz, 90, formerly of rural Roann, IN died at 3:10 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 in Rusk County Memorial Hospital, Ladysmith, WI. She was born May 1, 1917 in North Manchester, IN to Galen & Pauline (Weber) Cook. During her early years she was raised by her grandparents, George & Wilma Weber, in North Manchester, IN while her mother attended Purdue University. She graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, IN and Purdue University with a Master's in Home Economics Education. After college, she taught school in Laketon, IN, and at St. Bonifice School , Lafayette, IN and occasional classes at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. While traveling back and forth to campus from her grandparents home, she fell in love with 'the man in the rear view mirror' her bus driver, Ernest Scheetz. They were married April 28, 1944. He died June 19, 1995. Her married life (51 years) was spent in West Lafayette raising her children, teaching, being active in church functions and being "on call" for the neighborhood children. In later years, Colleen & Ernie, returned to the family farm outside Roann, IN. There they spent time with friends, were active in church activities and continued to be strong parents. After Ernie's death, Colleen moved to Wisconsin, and eventually spent her last 10 years with her other family at Queen of Angels in Radisson, WI. She was their "grandma", peaceful and loved. She will be missed by her son, Jeffrey and his partner, Lana Crafton, of Naples, FL and daughter, Doraleen Scheetz-Hollar and the late Patrick Hollar of Mankato, MN. Her grandchildren, Mackenzie Scheetz, Warsaw, IN, Collee (Hollar) Kolbinger and Oscar Kolbinger of Mankato, MN and Zachary Scheetz and fiancee Maurin Utz of Whidbey, WA. SERVICES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008 AT 3:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses at St. Robert's Church, 1203 St. Rd. 114 East, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Scheetz family by using the link above.
DOROTHEA J. "DOT" BIEHL, 80, URBANA, IN
Dorothea J. "Dot" Biehl, Urbana, IN died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 in Miller's Merry Manor, Wabash, IN. She was born September 11, 1927 in Wabash, IN to Charles Edward & Onda Fay (Hockett) Willcox. On January 28, 1951 she married D. Gene Biehl. He died September 16, 2003. She graduated from Urbana High School class of 1945. Dot was a member of Urbana Yoke Parrish, Urbana, IN, Ladies Night Out Home-Ec Club and Wabash County Board of Health. She was instrumental in originating the Seven Mile Festival in Urbana and the Urbana Fire Dept. Halloween Parties. For many years she and her husband spent summers at Yogi Bear Park, Pierceton, IN. She was a homemaker and worked in food service at Manchester College, North Manchester, IN and the Honeywell Center, Wabash, IN. She operated Dot's Corner in Urbana for many years and later did home-style catering for weddings and parties. She is survived by four sons: Ted (Sandra) Biehl, Urbana, IN; Kris (LaDonna) Biehl, Urbana, IN; Roger (Eileen) Biehl, Urbana, IN; Jeff (Renee) Biehl, Urbana, IN; One brother, Tom (Joyce) Willcox, Wabash, IN; One brother-In-Law, Dean Biehl, Urbana, IN; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Rex Biehl, in 1994, and two brothers, John Willcox and Claude Willcox. SERVICES: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 AT 1:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2008 1:00-6:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Randy Myers will officiate. Burial in Speicher Cemetery, Urbana, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Urbana Lion's Club, c/o Stephen Gilbert, 306 W. 2nd St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Biehl family by using the link above.
HAROLD J. MICHAEL, 89, FORMERLY OF SIDNEY, IN
Harold J. Michael, 89, Mason Healthcare Center, Warsaw, IN and formerly of Sidney, IN , died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born November 3, 1918 in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County, IN to Roy F. & Clara M. (Metzger) Michael. On November 15, 1940 he married Pansy D. Plant. She died May 13, 2002. Harold was a retired farmer and a member of the American Legion Post #253, North Webster, IN. He served with the US Navy in WWII. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William (Kathy) Greider, Cromwell, IN and Mrs. Rick (Betsy) Zellers, Silver Lake, IN and one sister, Marceline Russell, Pierceton, IN and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One son, David Michael, died in 2003. Two brothers, Delbert Michael and Donald Michael, and three sisters, Mildred McKee and two infant sisters, Opal & Marjorie Michael, are deceased. SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 23, 2008 AT 12 NOON IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: TWO HOURS PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor Denny Bollenbacher will officiate. Burial in Spring Creek Cemetery, Sidney, IN. Condolences may be sent to the Michael family by using the link above.
CHARLES F. RENSCHLER, 92, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Charles F. Renschler, 92, North Manchester, IN died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born September 14, 1915 in Madison, IN to Charles & Nell (Kelly) Renschler. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelors degree in business/chemistry. He was purchasing agent for Seagram's Distillery in Louisville, KY for 35 years. On January 30, 1943 he married Mary Alice Gehring. She died in 1995. On May 3, 1997 he married Jean (Loucks) Grubb. She survives. Also surviving are a son, William C. "Bill" Renschler, Cincinnati, OH; two daughters, Linda Renschler, Lawrenceburg, KY and Mrs. David (Jane) Richards, Vicksburg, MS. One step son, James Grubb, Salem, OR and two step daughters, Mrs. Ryan (Sally) Williams, Charlotte, NC and Mrs. Gary (Marsha) Groninger, Olathe, KS. Four grandchildren also survive. Charles was a navigator and 2nd lieutenant in the Army-Air Force from 1942-1945 and a member of Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Louisville, KY. SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 IN LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA. Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery, Lawrenceburg. Memorials may be made to the Caring Circle at Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 Condolences may be sent to the Renschler family by using the link above.
PHILIP G. SEITNER, 88, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Philip G. Seitner, 88, North Manchester, IN died at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born at North Manchester, IN on June 20, 1919 to Darley R. & Marie (Heeter) Seitner. Phil graduated from Central High School in 1937. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Manchester College, Masters Degree and Ph.D. from Purdue University. A research scientist, he worked with the American Medical Association, Encyclopedia Britannica and retired from Baxter-Travenall Corp. in Chicago,IL. Surviving is one sister, Carolyn Reahard, North Manchester,IN. SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. IN PEABODY CHAPEL, 400 W. SEVENTH STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. FRIENDS MAY CALL TWO HOURS PRIOR TO SERVICES AT THE CHAPEL. Pastor Larry Ray and Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to the Paul Thomas Reahard Scholarship c/o Community Foundation of Wabash County, 218 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Seitner family by using the link above.
BETHEL DINGESS, 54, SERVIA, IN
Bethel Dingess, 54, Servia, IN died January 24, 2008 at 7:35 a.m. in her residence. She was born July 30, 1953 in Warsaw, IN to Dewey Shepherd Sr. and Jeannette (Whitaker) Shepherd. On February 3, 1973 she married Wallace Dingess. He survives. She was a homemaker and worked at Invensey Controls, North Manchester, IN for 33 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Wallace Lee (Melody) Dingess, Servia, IN; one daughter, Mrs. Philip (Kristy) Depoy, Peru, IN; six brothers, Dewey Shepherd Jr., North Manchester, IN; Jake Shepherd, Servia, IN; Joseph Shepherd, North Manchester, IN; Herbert Shepherd, North Manchester, IN; Klink Shepherd, North Manchester, IN; Steve Shepherd Howard, North Carolina; Six sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Debbie) Swindle, Baldwin, MS; Katie Shepherd, Claypool, IN; Sadie Shepherd, Silver Lake, IN; Mrs. Bobbie (Evelene) Harding, Lutz, FL; Mrs. Raymond (Peggy) Myers, Lake Wales, FL; Brenda Layne, Georgia; Three grandchildren, Jessica Lynn and Rebecca Ann Dingess and Gage Donald Depoy. One brother, David Shepherd, died in 1992. SERVICES: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 AT 1:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 4:00-8:00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Ward Etsie Allen will officiate. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children's Hospital, Donations Dept., 702 Barnhill Dr., Room 1715, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Condolences may be sent to the Dingess family by using the link above.
JAMES D. STACKHOUSE, 62, ROANN, IN
James D. Stackhouse, 62, Roann, IN died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born at Elkhart, Indiana on November 9, 1945 to Lloyd & Freida (Kreider) Stackhouse. On February 18, 2006 he married Marcella Drudge. She survives. Also surviving are a son Tony Palmer, Warsaw, IN and a daughter, Tammy Baldwin, Warsaw, IN. A step-son, David Drudge, Huntington, IN and a step-daughter, Anita Drudge, Hicksville, OH. Two brothers, Steve Stackhouse, Floral City, FL and Larry Stackhouse, Bozeman, MT. A sister, Mrs. Randy (Debra) Cripe, North Manchester and nine grandchildren. Jim retired in 2007 after working 28 years with the North Manchester street department. He was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam from 1969-1971, member of the American Legion Post # 286 and Eagles Lodge, both at North Manchester. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. IN OAKLAWN CEMETERY, 600 BECKLEY STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER. THERE ARE NO CALLING HOURS. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post # 286. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post # 286 - Honor Guard, 215 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN. 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Stackhouse family by using the link above.
MARY SMITH YEATTER, 92, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Mary Smith Yeatter, 92, North Manchester, IN died at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born May 31, 1915 in Mifflin County, PA to Charles M. & Ella (Auker) Smith. On June 10, 1939 she married David B. Yeatter. He died March 24, 1984. She earned her BS degree from Manchester College in 1960 and her Masters from Ball State University. Mary was a member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, IN. She was active in Girl Scouts and Church of the Brethren summer camp programs at Camp Mack. She was a member of the College Women's Club. She taught fifth grade in Manchester Community Schools for 17 years retiring in 1977. After leaving the classroom and after becoming widowed, she continued to help others by supporting them through the loss of spouses. Both in her classroom and her life, she will be remembered for her keen sense of humor and her love for words. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge. She is survived by four daughters, Ann Y. Hammer, Perth, Australia; Susan Y. Brown, Columbia, MD; Jane A. Yeatter, Harrisburg, PA; Nancy (Randy) Sare, Roann, IN; Five grandchildren, Elizabeth (John) Clements, Australia; Katherine (Andrew) Millar, Australia; Natasha (Amy Worman) Sare, Ft. Wayne, IN; Jonathan (Sacha Gaerte) Sare, Roann, IN; Claire Brown, Columbia, MD; Six great grandchildren, Nathaniel Worman, Drake Sare, Amy Millar, Alex Millar, Harriet Millar and Genevieve Jane Clements. One granddaughter, Adrienne Brown, died in 1984. Three brothers and five sisters are deceased. MEMORIAL SERVICE: FEBRUARY 2, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. IN TIMBERCREST CHAPEL, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING THE SERVICES. Pastor Kurt Borgmann and Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to David B. & Mary S. Yeatter Scholarship Fund at Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent to the Yeatter family by using the link above.