Charles E. Disbrow Jr.
Charles Edward Disbrow Jr., 79, rural South Whitley, died at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born July 12, 1944. On Aug. 20, 1982, he married Sharon Rose King, who survives. He also is survived by twin daughters, Stacy M. … Read More
Douglas E. Stamate — UPDATED
Douglas Eugene “Doug” Stamate, 73, North Manchester, died Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born July 26, 1950. He is survived by his brothers-in-law, Michael Clark and Kenny Graybill; eight nieces and nephews; and friends at the American Legion Post 286. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreDouglas E. Stamate — PENDING
Douglas Eugene “Doug” Stamate, 73, died Sunday, March 10, 2024. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
Read MoreCharlotte A. Bays
Charlotte A. Bays, 76, of rural Silver Lake, passed peacefully and went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Charlotte was born on April 30, 1947, in Rochester, to the late Maynard “Hap” and … Read More
Van A. Gump
Van A. Gump, 70, North Manchester, died March 8, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec 31, 1953, Wabash. He is survived by his wife, Judy Gump, North Manchester; mother, Lora Ann (Snavely) Rehrig; brother, Rob (Ann) Gump, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and sister, June … Read More
Connie S. Garris
Connie Sue (Shelton) Garris, 62, North Manchester, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born March 7, 1961. She was married to Jerry Lee Garris. She is survived by her children, Joseph L. Garris and Valerie Marie “Val” Garris, both of North Manchester; … Read More
Eugene E. Schmalzried
Eugene Edward Schmalzried, 81, North Manchester, died at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 5, 1942. On Aug. 25, 1984, he married Brenda J. Woods, who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by his sister, Betty Heagy, … Read More
Robert Mark ‘Bob’ Carroll
Robert Mark “Bob” Carroll, 79, North Manchester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 29, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. The son of the late Edson and Dorothy (Ludwig) Carroll, Bob was born June 3, 1944, in Huntington. Bob was a member of … Read More
Robert M. Carroll — PENDING
Robert Mark “Bob” Carroll, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
Read MoreRuth Anna Calhoun — UPDATED
Ruth Anna (Reiken) Calhoun, 90, North Manchester, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 12, 1933. She married Charles Edward Sharp, with whom she shared five children. On July 7, 1989, she married Taylor Calhoun, who preceded her in death … Read More
Ruth Anna Calhoun — PENDING
Ruth Anna (Reiken) Calhoun, 90, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
Read MoreMonte L. Wilson
Monte L. Wilson, 79, North Manchester, formerly of Akron, died at 11:56 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born May 20, 1944. His wife of 20 years, Mary Ann Ruff Wilson, preceded him in death in 2020. He is survived by … Read More
Earl G. Howard
Earl Gene Howard, 70, Wabash, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at The Waters East of Wabash. He was born Jan. 12, 1954. On April 4, 1977, he married Jean Ann Justice, who survives He also is survived by four children, Earle Howard, Wabash, Karalee (Randy) … Read More
Rose Evelyn Young
Rose Evelyn Young, 91, North Manchester, peacefully passed away on Feb. 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1932, in Hartford City. She married Ernest Alvin Young Jr. in 1950, and they remained married until 1968, during which time they … Read More
Myrtus Merritt “Butch” Dierks
Myrtus Merritt “Butch” Dierks, 81, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 24, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Born in Warsaw on May 1, 1942, he was the son of the late Arnold W. and Snowden Joan (Custer) Dierks. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1960 … Read More
Catherine J. Grogg
Catherine J. Grogg, 73, Rochester, died at 12:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Sept. 20, 1950. On July 4, 1995, she married Douglas D. Grogg, who survives. She also is survived by her daughter, Karrie Moore, Cape Coral, Fla.; … Read More