Joseph “Joe” Shepherd, 59, North Manchester, passed away April 4, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He and his twin brother Herb were born on January 9, 1965, in Rensselaer to Dewey and Jeannette (Whitaker) Shepherd Sr. Joe married Deann Warren, and though they eventually parted ways, the two shared a son, Jacob, who … Read more
Joyce Arlene Frantz, 86, North Manchester, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 2, 2024. The beloved daughter of Titus and Fannie (Oswald) Yoder and cherished younger sister of Carol, Joyce was born December 20, 1937, in Goshen, Indiana. Joyce grew up in Goshen where she attended the local Mennonite church and graduated from Bethany … Read more
Braelynn Michelle Rae Roberts was born into this world surrounded by love on April 1, 2024. Though here for just two hours, she knew nothing but love and left a lasting impact on those around her. The sweet memory of beautiful Braelynn will be forever cherished by her parents, Greta Cunningham and Ethen Roberts; grandparents, … Read more
Lee Ann Hannold, 59, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 2:15 am, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on October 12, 1964, in Wabash, Indiana to Vernon Kinzie and Beverley (Byers) Corwin. Lee Ann grew up in Bryan, Ohio and was a 1983 graduate of Bryan High School, … Read more
Barbara Ann Sullivan, 77, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:27 am, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1947, in Urbana, Indiana, to Robert and Marguerite (Harris) Stouffer. Barbara grew up in Roann, Indiana and was a 1965 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Jay Dean Sullivan, … Read more
Noble Lawson Patton Sr., 88, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:19 pm, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1936, in English, Kentucky, to John Morgan and Mary A. (McQueen) Patton. Noble was a US Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He married Martha Ellen Baker in … Read more
Henry E. “Hank” Eilts, 92, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died 7:42 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 8, 1931, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Edward and Bertha (Goepp) Eilts. Hank was a 1949 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a US Army veteran … Read more
Peggy Ann Rigney, 81, Marion, passed away at 6:11 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in her home. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 14, 1943, to James Richard and Elizabeth Adaline (Colgan) Norman. She was married to her loving husband, Arnold Rigney, for 60 years. Peggy attended Van Buren High School … Read more
Patty A. Martin, 75, of Swayzee, passed away at 6:42 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Marion Health. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on Thursday, March 24, 1949, to James Barger and Mildred Shull. She was married to Ronald Martin, who preceded her in death on March 6, 2023. Patty graduated from Jefferson … Read more
Douglas M. Cox, 52, Marion, passed away at 2:06 am on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 21, 1971, to Michael E. Cox and Kay (Jones) Stoffer. Douglas graduated from Sheridan High School. While living at Aperion, he enjoyed taking walks, playing BINGO, and … Read more