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Helen Winger, 92, North Manchester, IN
Helen Winger, 92, North Manchester, IN, died June 1, 2006 at 11: 45 a.m. at the Timbercrest Health Care. She was born on May 22, 1914 to Harry Gray and Grace (Burrous) Gray, both deceased. She married
Howard W. Winger on December 25, 1941. He died March 5, 1995. Mrs. Winger was an English Teacher for Jr. High & Sr. High School students in the Kokomo, IN area. Later she was Director of Faith United Protestant Church Preschool in Park Forest, IL. She was also a homemaker. She is survived by four sons: John(Cindy) Winger, Oconomowoc, WI/ Michael (Jane)Winger, New York, NY/ Philip (Diana) Winger, Limestone, NY/ Robert (Annette) Winger, Chicago, IL. One daughter Elizabeth (Stephen) Kelly, Houston, TX. 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. Calling hours will be from 2: 00-4: 00 & 6: 00-8: 00p.m. Tuesday June 6, 2006 at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary. Services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 10: 00a.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren with the Pastor Kurt Borgman officiating. Burial will be in the Mississinew Memorial cemetery, Somerset, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian Street., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109.
JANET SUE SCHMALZRIED, 46, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Janet Sue Schmalzried, 46, North Manchester, IN died at 5: 05 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Wabash County, Indiana on July 19, 1961 to John C. & Peggy (Stewart) Schmalzried. Surviving is one brother, John Schmalzried, North Manchester, IN. Janet was a member of the North Manchester Missionary Church, and employed with Heckman Bindrey since 1979. She was a 1979 graduate of Manchester High School and attended Upper Wabash Vocational School. SERVICES WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 AT 10: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON TUESDAY FROM 3 - 8 P.M. AT THE MORTUARY. Pastor Dan Binkley will officiate and burial will follow at St. Peter's cemetery, Urbana, IN. Memorials may be made to North Manhcester Missionary Church, 806 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare & Hospice, 710 East St., Wabash, IN 46992.
GALEN E. KNECHT, 81, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Galen E. Knecht, 81, North Manchester, IN died at 1: 16 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born in Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana on May 6, 1927 to Howard A. & Lulu (Sell) Knecht. On September 17, 1949, he married
Lois C. Crist. She survives. Also surviving are three sons; Ty (Sonja) Knecht, Terry (Joanna) Knecht, and Todd (Judy) Knecht, all of North Manchester, IN. One daughter, Mrs. Gary (Lynn) Huddleston, Wabash, IN. One brother, Eldon (Avonne Lee) Knecht, North Manchester. Twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One grandson is deceased. Galen was a retired farmer and member of the 1945 graduating class of Chester High School, where he played on the basketball team. He was a US Army veteran of WW II and a member of New Hope United Church of Christ, Bippus, IN. SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 AT 10: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON MONDAY, MAY 12, FROM 2 - 8 P.M. Pastor Larry Holderbaum will officiate and burial will follow at Fairview cemetery, Servia, IN. Memorials may be made to New Hope United Church of Christ, PO Box 125, Bippus, IN 46713.
MARY ANN GILLESPIE, 69, SILVER LAKE, IN
Mary Ann Gillespie, 69, Silver Lake, IN died at 11: 30 p.m., April 24, 2008, in her residence. She was born January 17, 1939 and married
her husband of 39 years on September 7, 1968. She is survived by her husband, Jay M. Gillespie, their daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Ginger R.) Dwyer, Claypool; two granddaughters, Heather and Sara Dwyer; one brother and three sisters. One sister is deceased. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545-8822 or Kosciusko County Home Care & Hospice, PO Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581.
NORMA JEAN METZGER, 76, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Norma Jean Metzger, 76, North Manchester, IN died at 5: 05 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in her residence. She was born April 10, 1932 in North Manchester, IN to Bruce H. & Maxine (Rinehart) Baker. On July 25, 1953 she married
Virgil D. Metzger. He died January 10, 1990. Norma was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, David (Vickie) Metzger, North Manchester, IN; three daughters, Mrs. Rick (Nan) Michel, North Manchester, IN, Mrs. Steve (Tina) Hill, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Phil (Kim) Shepherd, North Manchester, IN; Eight grandchildren, Mrs. Chad (Lea) Howard, North Manchester, IN, Mrs. Derek (Krista) Holbert, Indianapolis, IN, Kyle Hill, Emily Hill, Marshall Shepherd, Rhett Shepherd, Kassie Metzger and Hayden Metzger all of North Manchester, IN; two great grandchildren, Brodie Howard and Fisher Howard both of North Manchester, IN. One brother, Norman Baker, died in 1989. SERVICES: FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008 AT 2: 30 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 FROM 2: 00-8: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, IN 46992.
JOHN I. MONTEL, 84, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
John I. Montel, 84, North Manchester, IN died at 5: 25 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in his residence. He was born March 18, 1924 in Kosciusko County, IN to Emery & Mary (Metzger) Montel. On July 25, 1948 he married
Wanda J. Bryan. She died May 16, 1996. He worked at Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, IN for 30 years and retired from Woodcrafts, North Manchester, IN. John was a member of the Eel River Community Church of the Bretrhen, Silver Lake, IN. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dewayne (Brenda) Thomas, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Duane (Barbara) Watson, North Manchester, IN and one granddaughter, Mrs. Luke (Nichole) Andre, Medford, OR. One brother and two sisters are deceased. SERVICES: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 AT 1: 30 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 2: 00-4: 00 & 6: 00-8: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J.P Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at Ulrey Memorial cemetery, rural Silver Lake, IN. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
RAY A. KLINE, 83, LAKETON, IN
Ray A. Kline, 83, Laketon, IN died at 4: 30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Charlotte County Medical Center, Punta Gorda, FL. He was born March 14, 1925 in Wabash County, IN to Ray L. & Opal F. (Simpson) Kline. Ray was a US Army Air Force veteran, farmer and self employed construction worker. On September 2, 1945 he married
Bertha B. Betten. She died August 13, 1998. He is survived by his companion Katie Ihnen; three sons, Allen (Marea) Kline, Laketon, IN, Roger (Patty) Kline, North Manchester, IN, Steven (Sandy) Kline, North Manchester, IN; Four daughters, Randy (Sandra) Buss, Laketon, IN, William (Susan) Fisher, Munford, TN, Rick (Sara) Greer, Akron, IN, Mark (Sally) Dyson, Roann, IN; one daughter-in-law, Mary Kline, Laketon, IN; five brothers, Henry "Hank" (Ruth) Kline, Brooksville, FL, Ben (Priscilla) Kline, Andrews, IN, Ken (Ethel Mae) Kline, Milton, KY; six sisters, Ruby Utter, Peru, IN, Violet Kline, Fort Wayne, IN, Wayne (Dorothy) Leighen, Madison, VA, Glen (Mary) Blow, North Bangor, NY, Bob (Martha) Kranzman, North Bangor, NY, Jerry (Pearl) Davis, Russellville, AR; twenty-five grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. One son, Ronald Kline, died in 2005. One daughter, two brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and one great grandchild are deceased. SERVICES: SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 AT 11: 30 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 4: 00-8: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Fairview cemetery, Servia, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 6100 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or Riley Children's Hospital, Donations Dept., 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 1715, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
ADDIE A. GRAYBILL, 89, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Addie A. Graybill, 89, North Manchester, IN died April 9, 2008 in Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington, IN. She was born July 4, 1918 in Montgomery Co., OH to Alvie A. & Ida May (Rapp) Huffman. On September 14, 1936 she married
R. Kenneth Graybill Sr. He survives. At age 17, Addie was baptized into Christ, living her life as a service to Him, our Savior. She served her Master well as a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren. Anyone who knew Mother's heart knew beyond a doubt that her home was not on this earth. Addie was a homemaker, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend. She possessed a quick wit and a marvelous sense of humor that served her well throughout all her life. She has been a pleasure to care for in these last failing years. Not one to complain, Addie will be remembered for her pleasant ways and impishness she never lost even to the end. She enjoyed reading, sewing and was an excellent cook and pie baker. Said one of the children, "We were poor in worldly goods, but we ate like kings and queens." Mother always loved flowers; yellow roses being one of her favorite. Timbercrest Senior Living Center was Addie's last gracious home on earth where she will be sadly missed by the staff who loved and cared for her. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Kenny Graybill Jr., Liberty Mills, IN, Riley Graybill, Eustis, FL and Everett Graybill, Osteen, FL; four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Kay) Eller, North Manchester, IN, Eileen Cook, Eldorado, OH, Mrs. Herb (Beth) Anderson, North Manchester, IN and Mrs. Rick (Cheri) Vanvassaleur, Mishawaka, IN; thirty three grandchildren, seventy great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. One great grandchild, three brothers and five sisters are deceased. There will be a private memorial service at Timbercrest Chapel. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT 3: 00P.M. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008 IN THE TIMBERCREST RECREATION ROOM, 2201 EAST STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Grandson, Pastor Mark Rose and Chaplain Andrew Sampson will officiate. The body was donated to I.U. Med Center and burial will be at a later date in Roann Community cemetery, Roann, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Graybill Burial Fund at Beacon Credit Union, PO Box 29, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962.
HANNELORE MUELLER CONROW, 75, ST. ALBANS, WV
Hannelore Mueller Conrow, 75, St. Albans, WV formerly of North Manchester, IN, died January 15, 2008 in her daughter's home in St. Albans, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 13, 1932 in Magdeburg, Germany. Her first husband, Johannes Mueller and her second husband, Elwood Conrow, are both deceased. She is survived by one daughter, Christine Mueller Robinett, St. Albans, WV; five grandchildren, April Robinett, Eric Goshorn, Kimber Mueller, Amber Wheeler and Kristian Wheeler and 13 great grandchildren. One son, Wolfgang Mueller, died in 1996 and one daughter, Petra Mueller, died in 1968. GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT OAKLAWN cemetery, SATURDARY, APRIL 19, 2008 AT 10: 30 A.M. Deconess Sabine Thomas will officiate.
PAUL L. BOWERMAN, 87, SILVER LAKE, IN
Paul L. Bowerman, 87, Silver Lake, IN died at 1: 05 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 in his residence. He was born at Peru, Indiana on February 5, 1921 to Harry & Carrie (Flora) Bowerman. On July 19, 1938 he married
Mary Anna Blocher. She survives. Also surviving are three sons; Ronald (Patricia) Bowerman, Lucedale, MS / Roger (Barbara) Bowerman, Silver Lake, IN / Dennis (Rhoda) Bowerman, Pleasant Hill, OH. Two daughters; Eva (Robert) Thompson, North Webster, IN and Janet (Larry) Teghtmeyer, Goshen, IN. One brother, Dale (Marty) Bowerman, Piqua, OH. Three sisters; Bessie Boone, Peru, IN / Doris Avery, Peru, IN / Mrs. Rex (Joan) Lowe, Kokomo, IN. Eighteen grandchildren, fifty eight great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. Two grandchildren, one great grandchild and one sister are deceased. Paul retired from Cyclone Seeder Co. in Urbana, IN in 1987. Following retirement he was self employed in various occupations and trades. He was a member of the Church of Christ at North Manchester, and the Independent Order of Forresters. SERVICES WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 AT 10: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8; FROM 5 - 7 P.M. AND ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY. Patrick Powers will officiate and burial will follow at Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren cemetery, Silver Lake.
SUE G. MCKEE, 73, FORMERLY OF WARSAW, IN
Sue G. McKee, 73, formerly of Warsaw, IN died at 10: 45 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Manor Care, Elgin, IL. She was born June 18, 1934 in Vincennes, IN to Lewis Delbert & Beatrice Mae (Grimes) Grigsby. She graduated from Lincoln High School and Good Samaritan Hospital Nursing School, both at Vincennes. For a number of years she lived in Crawford County, IN near Alton. She formerly lived in Wabash, IN where she worked at Wabash County Hospital and in Warsaw, IN where she worked at Mason Health Care Center and attended Walnut Creek United Methodist Church. She was an active member of Delta Theta Tau sorority. Surviving are two daughters; Kathleen (Robert) Kowalski, Elgin, IL and Deborah (Ray) Stiffler, Indianapolis, IN. Four grandchildren; Janet Kowalski and Richard Kowalski, both of Elgin, IL and Megan Stiffler and Lindsey Stiffler, both of Indianapolis, IN. One sister, Nancy Spore, Mentone, IN. SERVICES: TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 11: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.
SKYLENN NIQUOLE HUBLEY, 3, WINONA LAKE, IN
Skylenn Niquole Hubley, 3, Winona Lake, IN died at 9: 10 p.m. March 31, 2008 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born July 9, 2004 in Huntington, IN to Jorge Alberto Sanchez and Toccara Lynn Hubley, Winona Lake, IN. She is survived by her parents, Jorge Alberto Sanchez, Mexico and Toccara Lynn Hubley, Winona Lake, IN; Maternal grandparents, David & Mona Dalton, Winona Lake, IN; Maternal Great Grandparents, Charles & Kate Reahard, Urbana, IN; Maternal Great Grandmother, Carol Sue Dalton, Laketon, IN; Maternal Great Great Grandmother, Dolly Meredith, Urbana, IN; Paternal Grandmother, Caroline Camacho, Mexico. She is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins including Zackery Reahard, Corey Dalton and Manuel Sanchez. SERVICES: FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 AT 7: 00 P.M. IN CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 310 N. WALNUT STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 St. Rd. 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962 to help defray final expenses.
LESLIE "KELLY" E. MCKINLEY, 77, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Leslie "Kelly" Edward McKinley, 77, North Manchester, IN and formerly of Portland, IN died March 27, 2008 in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born September 22, 1930 in Union City, OH to Leslie & Geraldine (Bennett) Erwin. On August 12, 1950 he married
Beverly June Keister. She died November 13, 1992. He graduated from East Side High School, Union City, OH in 1948. He served in the US Navy 1947-1952 and worked at Ohio Valley Gas, Portland, IN for 12 years, 1951-1963 and then at CTS, Berne, IN for 30 years, 1963 until he retired in 1993. He was a former volunteer firefighter for the Portland Fire Dept. 1958-1978, a member of Portland Moose Lodge, North Manchester American Legion and a former member of the Elks Lodge of Portland, IN. In his retirement, he spent many hours fishing and telling fish stories with his friends at the lake cottage and dedicated his life to his grandchildren, whom he adored. He is survived by one one: Michael (Lucy) McKinley, North Manchester, IN; one daughter, Deborah (David) McCrory, Tucson, AZ; one brother, Marvin Erwin, Hillgrove, OH; two sisters, Anna Lee (Ivan) Ridenour, Springfield, OH and Maxine (Robert) Temple, Union City, IN; three grandchildren, Craig (Dawn) McCrory, San Diego, CA, Erica McKinley, North Manchester, IN and Kendra McKinley, North Manchester, IN. One sister, Lois Kennedy, is deceased. SERVICE: TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 AT 11: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008 4: 00-8: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor Erin Huiras will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Memorials may be made to Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake, 9095 W 275 N, Shipshewana, IN 46585.
JENNY LEE KELSEY, 47, HUNTINGTON, IN
Jenny Lee Kelsey, 47, Huntington, IN died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in her residence. She was born August 1, 1960 in Logansport, IN to William F. & G. Joann (Kantzer) Crook. On September 16, 2005 she married
Dennis R. Kelsey. He survives. Jenny was a 1978 Manchester High School graduate and attended St. Frances College, Fort Wayne, IN. She was a homemaker and was avid at entering sweepstakes and won several prizes and trips. Her hobbies included candle making and she was an award winning gourmet cook. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Brenna Steele, Ft. Wayne, IN and Amber (Jimmy) Scott, Ft. Wayne, IN; one brother, K. C. Crook, Cox Creek, KY; one sister, Leni Penrod, North Manchester, IN; and one grandson, Mason Scott, Ft. Wayne, IN. SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008 AT 11: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 3: 00-8: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 111 E, Ludwig Rd., Suite 105, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 or American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or Educational Fund for grandson, Mason Scott, c/o Amber Scott, 1401 St. Rd. 114 W., N. Manchester, IN 46962.
DON (FRED) RAYBURN, 77, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN
Don (Fred) Rayburn, 77, North Manchester, IN died at 4: 02 p.m. March 24, 2008 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 4, 1930 in Converse, IN to Dorothy (Reynolds) Scott and adopted by Fred & Emma Rayburn. In February 1951 he married
Margaret Oyler. She survives. Fred was a production manager at United Technologies, North Manchester, IN for 27 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Fred (Erica) Rayburn, Fort Wayne, IN; three daughters, Laura (Merle) Bucher, Las Cruces, NM; Lucy (Roy Carlin) McFarland, North Manchester, IN; Jennie (Mike) Cattron, North Manchester, IN; one brother, James Robert Scott, Rushville, IN; three sisters, Joan Sparling, Tennessee; Jeannette Anderson, Kokomo, IN; Marsha Davey, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Keith and Karrie Harris, Andrew Snodgrass, Leilani and Nash Rayburn, Molly and Katie Cattron. One daughter, Louise Rayburn, died in 1954; two grandchildren are deceased, Nicholas Harris died July 1985 and Lindsay Kling died January 1996; one sister is also deceased. SERVICES: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 AT 11: 00 A.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. CALLING: THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 2: 00-8: 00 P.M. AT DELAUGHTER-MCKEE MORTUARY, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial in Converse IOOF cemetery, Converse, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005 or American Kidney Fund, 6100 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.
