Search Archived Marriage Records
RONALD KLINE, 52, LAKETON, IN
Born: December 22, 1952 Laketon, IN
Died: September 21, 2005, Laketon, IN
Married: Mary Hammons on January 12, 1974. She survives.
Services: Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Manchester, IN
Calling: Friday, September 23, 2005 from 11: 00 a.m. - 8: 00 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel
Survivors: One daughter: Melissa Haecker, Laketon, IN. One daughter-in-law: Kari Kline, North Manchester, IN. Four grandchildren: Tyler & Logan Kline, North Manchester, IN & Whitney & Caleb Haecker, Laketon, IN. Three brothers: Steve & Roger Kline, North Manchester, IN & Allen Kline, Columbia City, IN. Four sisters: Mrs. Rick (Sara) Greer, Rochester, IN, Mrs. Randy (Sandra) Buss, Laketon, IN. Mrs. William (Susan) Fisher, Memphis, TN, Mrs. Mark (Sally) Dyson, Roann, IN. One son, Michael Kline, died in 2001. One sister is deceased.
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash County Cancer Society, 5 Maple Court, North Manchester, IN 46962
DORA JANE SMITH, 89, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Born: September 23, 1915, Clinton, Minnesota
Died: September 15, 2005, North Manchester, IN
Married: Clinton E. Smith on September 22, 1934. He died September 26, 1997.
Services: Monday, September 19, 2005 10: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: One hour prior to services
Survivors: One son: Danny Smith, Warsaw, IN. Two daughters: Mrs. Don (Sharon) Hoffman, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Richard (Beverly Ann) Helfrich, Moran, MI. Two sisters: Eleanor Pontius, Evening Shade, AR and Mary Geiger, Churubusco, IN. Twenty-two grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren and nineteen great great grandchildren. One son, four brothers, two grandchildren and one great grandchild are deceased.
Memorials: None listed
IVAN R. METZGER, 89, ARCOLA, IN FORMERLY OF NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Born: December 30, 1915, Kosciusko County, IN
Died: Septbember 15, Fort Wayne, IN
Married: Frances I. Cook March 22, 1942. She died October 16, 1999.
Services: Monday, September 19, 2005 2: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN
Calling: Sunday, September 18, 2005 1: 00-5: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN
Survivors: Two sons: Douglas Metzger, Arcola, IN and Michael Metzger, Indianapolis, IN. Two daughters: Mrs. Danny (Diana) Neely, Ft. Wayne, IN and Mrs. Max (Linda) Murphy, Morristown, TN. One Sister: Mrs. Merritt (Mary Louise) Jenkins, North Manchester, IN. A special friend: Margaret Fryberger. Nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. One son, one daughter, and two brothers are deceased.
Memorials: American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005
MARGARET L. CLARK, 88, WARSAW, FORMERLY OF SILVER LAKE
Born: March 12, 1917
Died: September 12, 2005
Services: Thursday, September 15, 2005 10: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4: 00-8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Survivors: One daughter: Mrs. Richard (Betty) Lynch, Claypool, IN. One brother: Bruce Brown, Sun City West, AZ. One sister: Mrs. Richard (Beth) Slaybaugh, Warsaw, IN. Five Grandchildren: Steve Lynch, Springfield, MO, Janet Rippe, Indianola, NE, Rob Clark, Silver Lake, IN, Shari Clark, Claypool, IN, and Joette barnett, New Smyrna, FL. Five great grandchildren: Nathan Rippe and Allison Rippe, Indianola, NE, Abigail Lynch, Springfield, MO, Thomas Clark, Silver Lake, IN and Alan Barnett, New Smyrna Beach, FL. Two sons, Alan V. Clark & R. Ray Clark are deceased. One grandson, Thomas Alan Clark is deceased. One sister: Mrs. Cornelius (Irene) Surface is deceased.
Memorials: Silver Lake Fire Department or Center United Methodist Church
MARY E. BLICKENSTAFF, 88, WINONA LAKE, IN
Born: May 6, 1917, Wakarusa, Indiana
Died: September 12, 2005, Winona Lake, Indiana
Married: Zera M. "Mel"Blickenstaff on June 1, 1942. He died March 27, 1999.
Services: September 16, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. in Grace Village Chapel and at 2: 30 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel.
Calling: September 16, 2005 from 1: 00 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel.
Survivors: Three sons: James J. Blickenstaff, Glenview, IL // John R. Blickenstaff, Martinsville, IN // William J. Blickenstaff, Woodruff, SC. One sister: Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Zumbrun, Columbia City, IN. Four grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Memorials: Donor's Choice.
ROGER L. POE, 75, North Manchester, IN
Born: February 20, 1930
Died: September 7, 2005
Married: Joan (Dirr) Smith on July 28, 1983. She survives
Services: No services
Calling: No calling
Survivors: One son: Steven Poe, Canada. Two granddaughters: Danielle Poe and Taylor Poe, both of Canada. Three sisters: Betty Penland, South Dakota, Shirley Jones, Minnesota, and Lavonne Russ, California. One daughter, Laura Poe, died in 2002. Three brothers and four sisters are deceased.
Memorials: None listed
BEULAH A. (SMITH) HUNN, 87, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Born: July 20, 1918, South Whitley, IN
Died: September 2, 2005, North Manchester, IN
Married: Virgil R. Smith in 1936. He died Feb. 5, 1973. George Hunn on April 24, 1982. He died December 25, 1988.
Services: Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. in Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN
Calling: Monday, September 5, 2005 from 2 - 7 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel and one hour prior to services at Timbercrest on Tuesday.
Survivors: Three daughters: Elizabeth "Betty"Engle, Wabash, IN // Mrs. Jerry (Judy) Coble, Indianapolis, IN // Nancy Eads, Warsaw, IN. //15 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 9 Great Great Grandchildren, 35 step-grandchildren. One borther, James Bollinger, Rome City, IN. Two sisters, Dorothy Thomas, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Paul (Irene) Rash, Columbia City, IN. One step-son, Arthur Hunn, North Manchester, IN and one step-daughter, Mrs. Carl (Miriam) Adams.
Memorials: Wabash County Mental Health Association or American Heart Association
JOHN DAVID PENWELL, 67, TOLEDO, OH
John David Penwell, 67, Toldeo, Ohio died at 10: 15 a.m. May 12, 2006 in Parkridge Group Home, Toledo. He was born in Columbus, OH on August 22, 1938. He worked at Lott Industries at Toledo for over 30 years. Surviving are a brother, Dr. Richard (Patricia) Penwell, Hilton Head, SC and a sister, Jane (Noel) Kimmel, Fort Wayne, IN. Two nieces; Dr. Melissa Penwell, Phoenix, AZ and Amy Penwell, Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth and a brother, Steven Eller. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006 AT 10: 00 A.M. IN OAKLAWN cemetery, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. NO CALLING. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Sunshine, Inc. or Josina Lott c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary.
JERALD LEE SCHALL, 75, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Jerald Lee Schall, 76, North Manchester, IN died at 5: 25 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born May 10, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to Roy Henry & DeNellda (Lindau) Schall, both deceased. He graduated from Paulding High School, Paulding, OH in 1948 and Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH in 1952 with a BS in business Administration. He was then drafted inton the Army and spent two years in the U.S. Postal Service in Germany. Jerry was a securities salesman for Merrill Lynch in Fort Wayne, IN. He then worked for the Magnavox Company in Fort Wayne, IN, Urbana, IL, Torrance, CA, Philadelphia, PA and Manlius, NY, rising from senior accountant to comptroller of the cable television division. In retirement, he learned construction skills and built three houses on speculation. He also worked for Worth Tax Service, Warsaw, IN during tax seasons 1991 to present. Served as treasurer of Manchester Church of the Brethren, the Mancheter Symphony Society, and the Manchester Shepherd's Center. Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann (Clingenpeel) Schall, two daughters, Jennifer Lyn Schall, North Manchester, IN, Dr. Janine Marie Schall, Edinburg, TX, and one brother, Ned (Mary) Schall, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Two brothers, Bob & Hal Schall, are deceased. SERVICES: MONDAY, MAY 15, 2006 AT 3: 00 P.M. IN MANCHESTER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 1306 N. BECKLEY ST., NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Calling Sunday, May 14 2006 from 3: 00-6: 00 p.m. in Manchester Church of the Brethren and one hour prior to services on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., North Manchester, IN or Manchester Symphony Society, Box 113, North Manchester, IN or the Shepherd's Center, 603 Bond Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.
CLAUDE P. STEPHENS, 81, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Claude P. Stephens, 81, North Manchester, IN died at 1: 00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1924 in Dock, KY to Robert L. and Minnie (Bradley) Stephens, both deceased. A North Manchester resident since 1978, he was an employee of Peabody Seating Co. until it's closing. He was also a local handyman. Survivors include one son; Mark L. Stephens, Indianapolis, IN / one daughter; Claudia K. Stephens, Greenwood, IN / his former wife; Mariann (Kocsis) Martin, Titusville, FL / three brothers; Leroy Stephens, Mishawaka, IN, Ferd Stephens, Granger, IN and Billy J. Stephens, Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Fannie Pitts and Thelma Kuhl. He was a Army veteran of World War II. GRAVESIDE SERVICES FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL GARDENS, OSCEOLA, IN. Pastor Ervin Mize will officiate. No Calling. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
LUCILLE FORD, 98, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Lucille Ford, 98, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN and formerly of rural Claypool, IN died at 11: 00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006. She was born in Lake Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana on February 18, 1908 to Earl B. and Elsie A. (Irvin) Spangle. On August 13, 1930 she married
George E. Ford. He died January 24, 1982. She was a homemaker and farmer's wife. A graduate of Silver Lake High School in 1926, she was a member of the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren and the ladies aid of the church. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Harvey (Anita) DeFrees, Syracuse, IN and Linda Hathaway, North Manchester, IN. One brother; Joe Spangle, North Manchester, IN. Four grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and two sisters. SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. Friends may call on Sunday, May 14, 2006 from 1: 00 to 3: 00 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel. Burial will be in Ulrey cemetery, Silver Lake, IN.
ARTHUR G. SHULL, 94, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Arthur G. Shull, 94, Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN died at 11: 04 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born March 2, 1912 in Gerrard, IL to William H. and Clara (Gibson) Shull. He married
Mildred N. Neher on May 28, 1937. She died May 7, 2004. He graduated from Gerrard, IL High School in 1930 and from Manchester College in 1935 with a BA in social studies. He received his MA from Indiana University in economics. He was a past president of the Venice (FL) Kiwanis Club and a member of Phi Delta Kappa. A teacher and school administrator, he retired in 1975 as treasurer and vice principal of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, IN. Surviving are one son, Dr. Steven Shull, Columbus, OH, one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary Evelyn) Barcus, Indianapolis, IN, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Six brothers and three sisters are deceased. SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006 AT 2: 00 P.M. IN TIMBERCREST CHAPEL, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. FRIENDS MAY CALL ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES AT TIMBERCREST CHAPEL. Chaplain Joan Deeter and Chaplain David Doudt will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery. North Manchester, IN. Memorials may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962.
BETTY L. STATON, 63, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Betty L. Staton, 63, North Manchester, IN died at 2: 40 a.m. Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Born at Owingsville, KY on August 23, 1942 to Shirley and Lodema (Hunt) Purvis. On March 26, 1958 she married
William E. Staton. He survives. Also surviving are two sons; Burnie (Val) Staton and Wayne (Luci) Staton, both of North Manchester, IN. Two daughters; Nola King, Warsaw, IN and Iva (John) Hedrick, Rochester, IN. One brother, Claude Purvis, Salt Lick, KY; four sisters; Nancy McCarty, Salt Lick, KY; Sophia (Randy) Conway, Owingsville, KY; Lottie (Jimmy) Brown and Oakie (Robin) Reffitt, both of Salt Lick, KY. 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Phyllis Kay Shideler preceded her in death. SERVICES TUESDAY MAY 2, 2006 AT 10: 00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 FROM 3 - 8 P.M. AT THE MORTUARY. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr. Room 1715, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
JOHN D. KLINE, 68, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
John D. Kline, 68, North Manchester, IN died at 7: 15 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006 in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN. He was born at Mexico, Indiana on March 1, 1938 to Herman and Bertha (Lesley) Kline. On November 5, 1960 he married
Connie E. Nordman. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Jon A. Kline and a daughter, Amy J. Kline, both of North Manchester, IN. Three brothers; Robert (June) Kline, Mexico, IN / Frank (Betty) Kline, Peru, IN / Charles Kline, South Bend, IN. Four sisters; Mary (Clayton) Applington, Kokomo, IN / Doris Fisher, New Haven, IN / Rosie (Charles) Stout, Peru, IN / Barbara Burns, Tallahassee, FL. Three brothers are deceased. Mr. Kline retired in 1996 after 36 years as a crane operator at North Manchester Foundry. He was a member of the North Manchester Volunteer Fire Dept for 15 years and assistant sexton at Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester for 6 years. SERVICES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON WEDNESDAY FRON 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 P.M. AT THE MORTUARY. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, 5 Maple Court, North Manchester, IN 46962 or American Diabetes Association, Indiana Office, 7363 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.
SEAN G. QUICK, 39, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Sean G. Quick, 39, North Manchester, IN died at 7: 55 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born February 9, 1967 in Wabash, Indiana to Robert F. and C. Marie (Kennedy) Quick. They survive in North Manchester. He was employed as operations manager for L.T.I. Rigging, Laketon, IN and had previously been owner of Signature Auto and co-owner of Manchester Feed & Grain, both at North Manchester and previously employed with Wendt & Sons, Wabash, IN. He was a 1985 graduate of Manchester High School and graduated from Northwestern Business College. Also surviving are a son, Kyle K. Quick and a daughter, Kristin E. Quick, both of Warsaw, IN. A brother, Roy F. Quick, Indianapolis, IN and a sister, Kandie A. Quick, North Manchester, IN. His maternal grandmother, Gladys Kennedy, Winona Lake, IN also survives. SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. PASTOR J.P. FREEMAN WILL OFFICIATE. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 24, FROM 2 - 8 P.M. AT THE MORTUARY. Memorials may be made to the Kyle & Kristin Educational Fund c/o Bippus State Bank, PO Box 85, Bippus, IN 46713.
JERRY LEE GARRIS, 44, WARSAW, IN
Jerry Lee Garris, 44, Warsaw, IN died April 20, 2006 at 1: 20 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born July 13, 1961 in Warsaw, IN to Jerry M. & Ilant (Howard) Garris, both of Silver Lake, IN. He was a lumber inspector at Quality Hardwood, Claypool, IN. In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiance, Leatha Brown, Warsaw, IN, one son, Joey Garris, Wabash, IN, two daughters, Valerie Garris and Jessie Garris both of North Manchester, IN, one brother, Tim (Kathy) Garris, Pierceton, IN and one sister, Angie Garris, Silver Lake, IN and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. SERVICE: SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006 AT 10: 30 A.M. IN FREE UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, STATE ROAD 13, SIDNEY, IN. Calling: Friday, April 21, 2006 from 4: 00-8: 00 p.m. at Freed United Baptist Church, State Road 13, Sidney, IN. Pastor Ward Etsie Allen will officiate. Burial in Lakeview cemetery, Silver Lake, IN.
