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STEPHEN E. JANNINGS, 42, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Stephen E. Jannings, 42, North Manchester, IN died at 4: 08 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2006 from injuries suffered in an accident on S.R. 205 in Whitley County, IN. He was born May 30, 1963 in Benton Harbor, MI to Robert S. and Alice (Shaffer) Jannings. He was employed in the meat department at Wal-Mart, Columbia City, IN. He is survived by his mother, Alice Jannings, Fort Wayne, IN, one brother, Shawn Jannings, Greencastle, IN and one sister, Mrs. Ernest (Shannon) Mack, Fort Wayne, IN. Services will be April 1, 2006 at 11: 30 a.m. in Calvary Baptist Church, 1399 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN. Pastor Jim Stultz will officiate. Calling will be one hour prior to services.
EDNA E. FLOOR, 88, AKRON, IN
Edna E. Floor, 88, Akron, IN died at 7: 15 a.m. March 2, 2006 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake, IN. She was born August 21, 1917 in Floyd County, KY to Greeley and Lizzie (Caudill) Hackworth. On February 3, 1939 she married
Bennie Harmon. He died November 19, 1968. On November 12, 1975 she married
Earl Floor. He survives. Also surviving are one son, Harold Harmon, Williamstown, NJ and one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Lois) Scott, Leesburg, IN. Two brothers, Earl Hackworth and Earnest Hackworth, both of Ada, OH. One sister, Alta Mae Hackworth, Wooster, OH. 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 step-sons and 4 step-daughters also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She retired from Singer Controls, North Manchester, IN after 15 years and attended the Rose Hill United Baptist Church, Wabash County, IN. SERVICES; MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 AT 2: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. CALLING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 5, FROM 2 - 6 P.M. AND 2 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVICES ON MONDAY AT THE MORTUARY. Rev. Stan Owen will officiate and burial will be in Lakeview cemetery, Silver Lake, IN. Memorials may be made to the Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590.
HARVEY L. OMSTEAD, 73, CLAYPOOL, IN
Harvey L. Omstead, 73, Claypool, IN died March 2, 2006 at 3: 13 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, IN. He was born in Nyack, NY on February 16, 1933 to Dr. Trevalyn W. and Katherine (Benson) Omstead. On April 2, 1984 he married
Mary Kay Alexander. She survives. He graduated from Huntington, (IN) High School and Ball State University. Received his Masters Degree in Education from Bowie State University in Maryland, and an advanced degree in education (Doctor of Arts) from John Hopkins University. A teacher, he taught in the Baltimore, MD school system for 20 years, teaching from kindergarten to graduate school. He taught computer science at Indiana Institute of Technology, Ft. Wayne, IN from 1982-86. He also held teaching positions at Huntington College, Huntington, IN and Ivy Tech State College, Wabash, IN where he was a reading specialist. He was the Environmental Sanitarian for Wabash County, IN from 1991-2003. He served in the US Army from 1954-56. Also surviving are three step sons; Matthew L. (Angie) Alexander, Silver Lake, IN / Gregory (Joie) Souder, Markle, IN / Jeffrey (Becky) Souder, Warren, IN. One step daughter, Rhonda (Bob) Bolner, Columbus, IN and 7 step grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. One brother, Drake Omstead, Warsaw, IN also survives. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 FROM 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. NO SERVICES.
HAYDEN R. RENZ, 92, BIPPUS, IN
Hayden R. Renz, 92, Bippus, IN died at 12: 17 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born in Huntington County, IN on November 15, 1913 to Peter & Nellie (Howenstine) Renz. He was a farmer and a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Wabash Co., IN. He graduated from Bippus High School class of 1933 and was a former member of the Bippus Lion's Club. In the late 1990's he and his wife, Mary, were Grand Marshalls of the Bippus Days. On January 30, 1937 he married
Mary G. Knowlton. She died February 3, 2006. Surviving are two sons, James (Linda) Renz and John (Carolyn) Renz both of North Manchester, IN and one daughter, C. Jane(John Phillips) Snell, Courtland, NY, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. One son, Wilbur Hayden Renz, died in 1939. He was also preceeded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Calling is Thursday, March 2, 2006 2: 00-8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel. Services are Friday, March 3, 2006 at 10: 00 a.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel with Chaplain David Wentroble officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery, Bippus, IN. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN or to Fundraiser Account for Jeffrey Snell, Old National Bank, 2401 S. Madison St., Muncie, IN 47302 (Contributions may also be telephoned in to Old National Bank at 765-747-7530.)
DORIS JEAN KISSINGER, 74, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Doris Jean Kissinger, 74, North Manchester, IN died at 9: 25 p.m. Sunday at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born December 31, 1930 in Marion, IN to Andrew and Eva (Barnes) Wirsing. Her mother, Eva Stucker, survives in North Manchester. A homemaker, she married
Homer F. Kissinger on February 20, 1949. He died March 31, 1980. Also surviving are a brother, James (Marjorie) Wirsing, Liberty Mills, IN; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Margaret) Lambert, North Manchester and Rosalie Middleton, North Manchester. One brother is deceased. Services will held on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel. Chaplain David Wentroble will officiate. Calling will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN.
GAIL GROSSNICKLE, 89, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Gail Grossnickle, 89, North Manchester, IN, died December 15, 2005 at 7: 26 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, IN. He was born June 16, 1916 in North Manchester, IN to H.B. (Hap) & Jettie (Cowgill) Grossnickle, both deceased. He married
Bertha E. Kehr on December 30, 1939. She died September 17, 2001. He graduated from Central High School in 1936. He was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church, North Manchester, IN. He was a timber buyer for 65 years. Surviving are one son, Gary G. (Diana) Grossnickle, Winona Lake, IN and one granddaughter, Kari M. Grossnickle, Winona Lake, IN. Services will be Turesday, December 20, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. in Faith Baptist Church, 1303 St. Rd. 13 W, North Manchester, IN. Rev. Andrew Gathany, Doug Fritzel and Carl Lenderman will officiate. Calling will be Monday, December 19, 2005 4: 00-8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN.
DEAN A. FLENAR, 79, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Dean A. Flenar, 79, North Manchester, IN died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 6: 35 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born July 2, 1926 in Mentone, IN to Charlie & Lola (Eiler) Flenar, both deceased. He married
Anne Wilhelm on June 3, 1984. She survives. He was a graduate of Warsaw High School class of 1944. After high school he served in the U.S. Army 87th Infantry Division in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns and later with the U.S. Far East Air Force in the occupation of Japan. He received the Bronze Star Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Occupation of Japan Medal and two Bronze Campaign Service Stars. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 286, North Manchester, IN and a life member of the VFW post 3846, Churubusco, IN. He retired from General Tire, Wabash, IN after 33 years of service. He was member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, IN. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Greg (Jolene) Flenar, Kettering, OH and Dr. Rex (Carla) Flenar, Ft. Wayne, IN, one daughter, Cindy (Mark) Hall, St. Cloud, FL, one step son, Michael Wilhelm, Peru, IN and two step daughters, Patty Rhoades, South Whitley, IN and Nancy Dunn, Kokomo, IN. He is also survived by one brother, Dale (Bertie) Flenar, Warsaw, IN and one sister, Mary (Paul) Grandstaff, North Manchester, IN, six grandchildren, six step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He was preceeded in death by one brother and one step grandson. Services are Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel, Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Calling is Saturday, December 17, 2005 3: 00-5: 00 p.m. and 6: 00-8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers contributions may be given to the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester, IN 46962 or to his wife, Anne Flenar.
CAROLYN C. ENYEART, 76, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Carolyn C. Enyeart, 76, North Manchester, IN died at 2: 40 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2005 at the home of her daughter in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 31, 1929 in Koscisko County, Indiana to Earl and Florence (Miller) Slack. On March 2, 1951 she married
Phil L. Enyeart. He survives. A homemaker, she also was secretary to Orville Sherman at Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home, North Manchester, IN for 4 years and later worked with Midwestern United Life Insurance Co., Fort Wayne, IN for 17 years. She was a 1947 graduate of Laketon High School and member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. Also surviving are two daughters, Pam Enyeart, Spring Grove, IL and Mrs. Tom (Rita) Deininger, Fort Wayne, IN and three grandchildren. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death. Services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. in North Manchester United Methodist Church. Mary Inderlied will officiate. Calling will be Friday, December 16, 2005 from 1-3 & 5-7 at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary North Manchester Chapel. Calling also one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, 5 Maple Court, North Manchester, IN 46962.
PHYLLIS I. BAKER, 89, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Phyllis I. Baker, 89, North Manchester, IN died at 2: 50 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on October 9, 1916 in Whitley County, IN to William Lester and Hulleta (Kistler) Gilbert. On July 21, 1934 she married
Clarence V. Westafer. He died in February 1990. On November 19, 1992 she married
Harold W. Baker. He survives. She retired from Eaton Controls Co. after 15 years service in 1976 and was a member of First Brethren Church, North Manchester. Also surviving are one daughter; Mrs. Hugh (Sandra) Hutchins, Genoa, NV. Two step-daughters; Sharon R. Baker, Angola, IN and Becky Anne Baker, Lost Creek, KY. One step-son; Frederick D. (Jane) Baker, Red Wing, MN. Two brothers; Galen (Julia) Gilbert, Columbia City, IN and Don (Cathy) Gilbert, South Whitley, IN. Nine sisters; Ada Rumsey, Churubusco, IN / Helen Bowman, Wabash, IN / Frances Cottrel, North Manchester, IN / Doris Krider, Kimmel, IN / Mrs. Floyd (Elouise) Bolinger and Mrs. Hank (Patricia) Foy, both of South Whitley, IN. / Wanda Stover and Norma Hogan, both of Kokomo, IN / Mrs. John (Gyneth) Kethcart, Old Town, FL. Three grandchildren; Jack (Cathy) Rupley, North Manchester, IN / Mrs. Randy (Jennifer) Roget, Valley Springs, CA / John Rupley, Fernley, NV. Two step-grandchildren; Mrs. Tim (Julie) Moxley, Decatur, GA and Ben Baker, Gilbert, AZ. Also surviving are 8 great-grandchildren 1 step-great-grandchild and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One daughter, Tena Marie Westafer; a son, Jack Westafer; a step-son, Mark Baker and a sister, Mildred Burnett are deceased. SERVICES SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2006 AT 2: 00 P.M. IN FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH, 407 N. SYCAMORE STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING IS SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2006 FROM 1: 00 - 5: 00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. Pastor Kurt Stout will officiate and burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorials mau be made to the Deacon's Fund at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, IN 46962.
WILLIAM W. DAVIS, 73, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
William W. Davis, 73, North Manchester, IN died at 9: 47 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born July 28, 1932 in Fort Wayne, IN to Wayne Ward & Ruth (Grimm) Davis. He graduated from Southside High School, Ft. Wayne, IN class of 1951. Mr. Davis was Grocery manager for Kroger Co. retiring after 29 years. Later he worked for Snyder's and Lance's Supermarkets at North Manchester, IN and Shepherd's Chevrolet-Cadillac, North Manchester, IN. He was a member of the North Manchester Kiwanis Club. He served as a member on the North Manchester Town Council for 20 years and served on the traffic commission and advisor to the Peabody Retirement Community Board. He was a former member of the Parks and Recreation Board. On February 2, 1952 he married
Barbara Bowser. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Steve (Mary) Davis, Evansville, IN, two daughters, Linda (Bruce Braden) Davis, Carmel, IN, and Sharee (Steve) Leist, Edwardsburg, MI, two brothers, David Davis, Albion, IN and John Davis, Rushville, IN, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother is deceased. SERVICES: MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN NORTH MANCHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 306 E. SECOND STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor David Overmyer will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.
LOIS E. MILLER, 84, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Lois E. Miller, 84, North Manchester, IN died at 4: 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born March 14, 1922 in Little River (McPherson County), Kansas to Cecil Linden & Lizzie Adelade (Crane) Case. She graduated from McPherson (KS) High School in 1940. She was a member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, IN. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and served as secretary at Thomas Marshall Elementary School, North Manchester, IN from September 1967-November 1973. On November 18, 1953 she married
Roy W. Miller. He died July 19, 2003. She is survived by one son, James (Virginia) Miller, Glen Allen, VA, one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Jan) Mock, Dillon, MT, one brother, Galen Case, McPherson, KS, two sisters, Mrs. Bob (Alice) Frantz, Silver Lake, IN and Mrs. Howard (Carolee) Mehlinger, Bloomington, IN, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two brothers are deceased. SERVICES: JULY 8, 2006 AT 10: 30 A.M. IN TIMBERCREST CHAPEL, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., North Manchester, IN 46962
MERRITT JENKINS, 88, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Merritt Jenkins, 88, North Manchester, IN died at 3: 30 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born October 8, 1917 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Harry & Jessie (Stoner) Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins served in the Army during WWII. He was owner of Jenkins Auto Body Repair in North Manchester, IN for several years. He married
Donnabelle Brandenburg on August 9, 1941. She died March 1, 1963. He married
Mary Louise Poland on August 24, 1968. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Paul D. (Cheryl) Jenkins, Warsaw, IN, one step son, Karl D. (Sharon) Poland, Zephyrhills, FL, one daughter, Janet D. (Robert) Glick, Goshen, IN, one brother, Cecil (Edith) Jenkins, North Manchester, IN, one sister, Mrs. Russell (Doris) Rhoades, South Whitley, IN, five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren. One brother, one sister, one grandchild and two step-grandchildren are deceased. SERVICES: THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. CALLING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006 2: 00-4: 00 & 6: 00-8: 00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER CHAPEL. Pastor Kurt Borgmann will officiate. Burial will be in South Whitley cemetery, South Whitley, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Heart Fund, c/o Barbara Coppock, Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, IN 46992 or American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway West Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
ESTHER M. PRATER, 71, SILVER LAKE, IN
Esther M. Prater, 71, Silver Lake, IN died at 11: 00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006 at Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw, IN. She was born June 6, 1935 in Warsaw, IN to Sam & Emmy (Thompkins) Boyer. On September 1, 1962 she married
Edward Prater. He survives. A homemaker, she was a member of Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, Silver Lake, IN. Also surviving are two daughters; Judy Carol Prater, Silver Lake, IN and Mrs. Ronnie (Patricia Ann) Hackworth, Akron, IN. One brother, Dick Boyer, and one sister, Mary Hiesler, both of Warsaw, IN. Two grandchildren also survive. Her parents, one brother and one sister are deceased. SERVICES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN GOSPEL HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD, 303 S. JEFFERSON STREET, SILVER ALKE, IN. FRIENDS MAY CALL AFTER 2: 00 P.M. TUESDAY AT THE CHURCH. Pastor Frank Whitaker will officiate and burial will be in Lakeview cemetery, Silver Lake, IN.
GERTRUDE M. BURKHART, 91, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Gertrude M. Burkhart, 91, Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN died Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 6: 30 a.m. in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. Born in Wabash County, Indiana on January 27, 1915, she was the daughter of Joseph & Clara (Miller) Garrison. She married
Calvin Burkhart on June 7, 1936. He died March 3, 1994. She graduated from Linlawn High School, Wabash, IN. Mrs. Burkhart was employed with the former Bryan Manufacturing, North Manchester, IN and later with Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, IN retiring in 1979. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Purdy, and Mrs. William (Anita) Snep both of North Manchester, IN, three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Loretta) Owens, North Manchester, IN, Thelma Brown and Marjorie Taylor, both of Florida, five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. One sister and one great grandchild are deceased. SERVICES: SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2006 AT 2: 00 P.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Calling Saturday, June 17, 2006 4: 00-8: 00 p.m. in DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel and one hour prior to services on Sunday. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962.
ALVIN HATTON, 85, SILVER LAKE, IN
Alvin Hatton, 85, Silver Lake, IN died at 7: 28 p.m. June 4, 2006 in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN. He was born September 2, 1920 in Hueysville, KY to John & Maudie (Patrick) Hatton. On November 16, 1955 he married
Kathleen Fitch. She died January 13, 2004. He retired from Laketon Oil Refinery in 1989 after 10 years as a pump operator. An Army veteran hs served during WWII in Panama and the Asian Pacific region and was honorably discharged in 1946. Mr. Hatton had been a resident of Silver Lake, IN for 30 years. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia (James) Garland, Warsaw, IN and Arredia (Paul) Phillips, Winchester, KY, five grandchildren, Frederick (Kathrin) Stewart, Atlanta, GA, Melissa (Ben) Diamond, Pierceton, IN, Eric (Bonnie) Stewart, Silver Lake, IN, Denise Phillips, Winchester, KY & Paula Phillips, Winchester, KY, one brother, Dola Hatton, Kansas City, KS, one sister, Emma Jean Sloan, Mansfield, OH, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One sister is deceased. SERVICE: THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006 AT 11: 00 A.M. IN DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, SILVER LAKE CHAPEL. Calling Wednesday, June 7, 2006 4: 00-8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, Silver Lake Chapel. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Lakeview cemetery, Silver Lake, IN.
