Lola Margarite Kelly, 65, Leesburg, formerly known as Lola France, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born Sept. 6, 1959. She is survived by her mother, Francis Brown, North Manchester; siblings, Jimmy (Virginia) Conliff, Richard (Marvin) France, Michael “Mickey” (Cindy) Conliff, Randy (Carolyn) France, Rocky (Charlotte) France, … Read More
Leann Laughlin, 58, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 23, 1967. She and her husband, Tom Geberin, were married for more than 20 years. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel Laughlin, Argos, and Taylor Laughlin, North Manchester; … Read More
Earlene Nordmann, a cherished mother, dedicated homemaker and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in North Manchester. Born on Jan. 18, 1938, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Elbert and Flora O. (Hackworth) Conley, Earlene’s life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her … Read More
Mary Belle Music, 87, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her daughter’s home. She was born June 20, 1937. On Feb. 20, 1971, she married Ben Frank Music, who preceded her in death in 2018. She is survived by her sons, Don (Tracy Eubank) Skeens, North Manchester, and … Read More
Candace K. “Candi” Newell, 72, Silver Lake, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at home. She was born Feb. 28, 1953. On Sept. 19, 1996, she married Rick Newell, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her stepsons, John (Amy) Newell and Brian (Teresa Enyeart) Newell, both … Read More
Lois Ann Warren, 66, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Nov. 13, 1958, in Warsaw. She is survived by her son, Bill Warren, Lagro; companion, Dale Pickens; bonus son, Christopher Lee Clark; brothers, Jerry Randall (Tammy) Farmer, Silver Lake, and James Edward … Read More
Amy Leanne Fry-Miller, 42, Wabash, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. She was born March 6, 1982. Her husband, Brett Michael Shull, whom she married in May 2024, survives. She also is survived by stepchildren, Paloma Danielle, Brett Robert and Demetri Allen Shull; parents, Paul and Kathy Fry-Miller; sister, … Read More
Ray Moore, 95, Columbia City, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at home. He was born April 30, 1929. His wife, Josephine (Nelson) Moore, whom he married April 26, 1947, preceded him in death in 2014. He is survived by his sons, Roger (Peggy) Moore, Zolfo Springs, Fla., and … Read More
Nancy L. Henson, 82, North Manchester, formerly of Rochester and Linden, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 19, 1942. She is survived by her son, Jeff Henson; a grandchild; and many cousins and friends. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is … Read More
Carlene Burke, 75, Wabash, formerly of North Manchester, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash West. She was born June 22, 1949. She is survived by her brother, John B. (Deborah) Burke, North Manchester; two nephews; many great-nieces and -nephews; and extended family and friends. … Read More
June Darlene Shear, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 13, 1940. On April 2, 1959, she married Edward Schwartz, who preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by her children, James “Jim” (Jenny) Shear, North Webster, … Read More
Richard “Dick” Shepherd, 94, South Whitley, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Dec. 15, 1930. His wife, Rosalee E. (Lofland) Shepherd, whom he married Dec. 16, 1951, preceded him in death in 2018. He is survived by his sons, Gene … Read More
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Welch, born on Oct. 21, 1982, in Wabash, passed away tragically on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, due to injuries suffered in an auto accident. The son of Wayne Welch and Brenda (Turner) Wallen, Greg was a cherished individual whose vibrant personality touched the lives of … Read More
Gregory Wayne “Greg” Welch, 42, Wabash, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. He was born Oct. 21, 1982. His wife, Mysti (Westafer) Welch, whom he married Sept. 10, 2022, survives. He also is survived by sons, Brayden Shrock, Wabash, Brantley “Fred” Welch, Peru, Ethan Shambarger, Mentone, and Evan Shambarger, … Read More
Thomas Sydney Jarman, 82, North Manchester, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. He was born Feb. 18, 1942. His wife, Janet (Lisk) Jarman, whom in married in 1964, survives. He also is survived by three children; eight grandchildren; a brother; and a sister. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling … Read More
Stanley Joe “Stan” Gray, 74, South Whitley, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 3, 1949. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia “Cindy” Montgomery, Fort Wayne; two nephews; a niece; and many cousins and friends. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling arrangements.
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