The Paper of Wabash County

County champions

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

The Wabash varsity basketball teams both proved to be the cream of the crop at the Wabash County Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 28, and Thursday, Dec. 29, at Manchester JuniorSenior High School. Wabash also won the junior varsity girls title while Manchester’s junior varsity boys team claimed the title. Varsity boys Round 1 Wabash 81, Southwood 51

Manchester 94, Northfield 52 Consolation Southwood 66, Northfield 44 Championship Wabash 55, Manchester 47 Varsity girls Round 1 Wabash 71, Northfield 47 Southwood 57, Manchester 46 Consolation Northfield 60, Manchester 51 Championship Wabash 42, Southwood 38 JV boys Round 1 Manchester 51, Northfield 28 Southwood 40, Manchester 26 Consolation Wabash 33, Northfield 33-21 Championship Manchester 44, Southwood 42 JV girls Round Robin Wabash 35, Manchester 29 (OT) Wabash 38, Southwood 28 Manchester 41 Southwood 33

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Wabash’s varsity basketball team won the girls’ portion of the Wabash County Tourney, defeating Northfield and Manchester. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Wabash’s varsity basketball team won the boys’ portion of the Wabash County Tourney, defeating Southwood and Manchester.

Earning All-Tourney honors were (from left) Manchester’s Gracie Lauer, Northfield’s Elli Baker, Aleia Sweet and Ella Haupert, and Wabash’s Riley Yoakum, Kait Honeycutt and Libby Mattern, who also was named the MVP.

Earning All-Tourney honors were (from left) Manchester’s Ethan Hendrix and Gavin Betten, Southwood’s Cole Winer, Northfield’s Dillon Tomlinson, and Wabash’s Kolton Wilson, Trevor Daughtry and Izaak Wright, who also was named MVP.

Wabash’s girls (top photo) and Manchester’s boys won their respective junior varsity basketball tourneys.

Receiving the Bill Rogge Sportsmanship Award were Wabash’s Kiera Wilson (top photo), girls varsity, and Kolton Wilson, boys varsity; Manchester’s Kaitlin Schroll (left photo), girls junior varsity; and Northfield’s Ty Leming (right photo) , boys junior varsity.

WACT to present variety show Jan. 19 at Eagles Theater

Wabash Area Community Theater members are ready to entertain the masses at their first show in the new Eagles Theater.

“A WACT Out Variety Show,” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. There will be singing, dancing, music, and more! WACT is proud to bring back several area entertainers from recent WACT plays and musicals.

Some performances are new to WACT while others are reprisals from recent WACT

shows including “Sister Act,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Mama Mia!”

The Master of Ceremonies for the event is Brett Robinson. Accompanists are Eileen Dye and Judy Ward.

Performers include: Mike Barnett, Barb Biehl, Rafa Camaras, Patty Chambers, LuAnn Craft, Samantha Deturk, Cage Dubois, Angelina Funk, Kevin Funk, Jason Gornto, Samantha Gornto, Kyle Johnson, Andrea Lanham, Maleri MacOwan,

Keith Martin, Kevin Martin, Paula Merriman, Rod Morrison, Gary Norman, Emily Perkins, Joe Pyke, Brenden Rowan, Eric Schoening, Sarah See, Deb Schenkel, Jon Vanderpool, Marsha Vermillion, Madison Waldon, Bob Yaggi, and a huge ensemble.

Doors open at 6PM. All tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door on the night of the show or in advance from the Honeywell Center Box Office or online at www.honeywellarts.org.

Volunteers sought for annual homeless count

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and partner agencies across the state are seeking volunteers to conduct a one-night count of the homeless population. Volunteers are needed in every county on January 25, 2023 to help conduct the count.

Those interested in volunteering should contact the IHCDA at www.in.gov/ihcda. Upon registering, IHCDA’s Homeless Management Information

Systems team will connect those individuals, groups, or organizations interested in participating with their local PIT Coordinator(s).

There will be a volunteer webinar on Jan. 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration links will be provided by your local PIT Coordinator(s). Those interested in volunteering, but unable to attend the PIT volunteer webinar, will have the information made available through their regional PIT Coordinators, prior

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Volunteers must register no later than Jan. 20, 2023.

The PIT Count is

a census of all unsheltered and sheltered persons experiencing homelessness in 91 of the state’s 92 counties.

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Members of our WACTout Variety Show team (from left) Judy Ward, Brett Robinson and Gary Norman select some of the songs for the show.

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Hanna Lodge helps many groups: Frank Nordman (left), secretary and treasurer of Hanna Lodge No.61’s Courtier Trust Fund, presents a $500 check to Wabash Police Department officer John Hays for the Shop With a Cop program. In addition to Shop With a Cop, the lodge also donated $500 each to F.I.S.H., 85 Hope, and a worthy brother in distress. Photo provided

Mississinewa to host eagle watch

Greet the morning with bald eagles at Mississinewa Lake’s annual Sunrise Eagle Watches, Jan. 14 and 21. Meet at Mississinewa’s Miami SRA boat launch at 6:30 a.m. to caravan to the bald eagle roost to watch the birds take morning flight. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, cameras, and spotting scopes.

Following the Sunrise Eagle Watch participants are invited to Breakfast with the Birds! Breakfast will be served (freewill donation) at 9 a.m. at Mississinewa’s office in Miami SRA. Birds from Salamonie Raptor Center will be present. The breakfast is a fundraiser in support of Salamonie Lake’s Raptor Center. Call 260-468-2127 to register.

Beacon raises funds for Riley Foundation

Beacon Credit Union’s annual fundraising drive for Riley Children’s Foundation brought in $31,000.

Events in 2022 included Member Center community events, candy bar sales, penny pinching pie wars, and food truck sales along with other creative efforts that were organized throughout the year to help raise funds for pediatric research and enhanced treatments which Riley provides to the children of Indiana.

“As part of our giving back to the communities we serve, we are

pleased with our partnership with the Riley Children’s Foundation,” said Dusty Cuttriss, Beacon’s Executive Vice President.

“We are thrilled with the generosity of our employees and members to come together and help raise funds for this important resource.”

The hospital’s foundation offers hope to thousands of families seeking help for seriously ill and injured children; help that only

Riley Hospital for Children can provide.

The hospital opened in 1924 as the state’s first hospital exclusively for children and is home to the state’s largest pediatric research program.

Photos from all the Wabash County

Tourney games can be found on The Paper’s Facebook page.

Steve Caryer (from left), Beacon’s Chief Financial Officer; Dustin Cuttriss, Beacon’s Executive Vice President; Dawn Aschleman, Chief Operations Officer for Beacon; Alane Helmer, Assistant VP of Corporate and Foundation Giving for Riley Children’s Foundation; Amber Miller, Corporate Gift Officer for Riley Children’s Foundation; Anita Roos, Executive Assistant for Beacon and Trisha Loker, Beacon’s Chief Credit Officer. Photo provided

VFW officials announce contest winners

Officers of the Wabash VFW Post 286 and Auxiliary announce the 2022 Post Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy Scholarship Award winners have been chosen by the judges.

First, second, and third place winners in each contest receive a certificate and a check for $100, $75, or $50, respectively.

Winners, starting with the Post, advance through District and State to National where the final winner for Patriot Pen will receive a $5,000 scholarship and the Voice of Democracy a $30,000 scholarship.

Patriot Pen Essay students are sixth, seventh and eighth graders and Voice of Democracy Spoken Essay students are High Schoolers. Public, private, and home schooled students are welcome to

compete.

Patriot Pen Essay winners were Clay Shepler, first, Haylee Figert, second, and Lucas

Coffman, third. All are from Wabash Middle School.

Students from Sharp Creek Elementary School

also competed.

Voice of Democracy contest winner Luke Herring of Southwood High School.

Southwood High School student Luke Herring placed First in the Voice of Democracy Oral Essay competition and is pictured between Principal Andrew McDaniel and Chairman Herb Mullen. Luke also advanced to district. Photos provided

Wabash Middle School teachers and VFW Post 286 representative pose with winners of the Patriot Pen essay contest. Pictured are (from left) 8th Grade teacher Zach Wenrich, first place winner Clay Shepler, second place winner Haylee Figert, 8th Grade teacher Rochelle Indrutz, third place winner Lucas Coffman, and Post Adjutant and Student Scholarship Chairman Herb Mullen.

OES, Masons to host monthly breakfast on Jan. 7

Ivy Chapter OES and Deming Masonic Lodge 88 will host their monthly community breakfast on Saturday, Jan 7, 2023, from 7-10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge located at 2nd & Front Streets (enter through alley between 2nd & 3rd St.).

Serving French toast, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, hash browns, coffee, milk, and juice, Eat-in or takeaway. Freewill donation.

FRANCES SLOCUM

CHAPTER DAR TO MEET:

Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. The program will be presented by Teresa Sites, President of the Wabash County Cancer Society. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574-527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

WINTER TAILGATE BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Join the Knights of Columbus No.16440 for their Winter Tailgate featuring Nelson’s Port-A-Pit Chicken and Pit-tatoes on Saturday, Jan. 14. Winter Tailgate will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. or sold out and will be held at the St. Robert Bellarmine Church,

1203 E. St. Rd. 114.

Pre-sale guaranteed only until Noon – go get there early! Price is as follows: Half: $9; Pit-ta-toes: $4. Tickets available from Knights of Columbus members or by calling the church at 982-4404.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC Thrift Shop is located at 410 N. Market St., North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD: Do you have a newborn?

Thursday’s Child has a lovely gift bag of useful items for you and your child! We recently changed our inventory to newborn through 4T (some 5T). Diapers, wipes, jackets and other necessities for little ones are also in stock. All items are free, and there are no income requirements! Thursday’s Child is open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday in the same building as the Thrift Shop (410 N. Market St.).

DAV provides rides for veterans

Happy New Year from the Urbana columnist.

Attention Veterans: If you need to get to a medical facility for your appointment and you need a way, call 765-251-5908 D.A.V.

Transportation to schedule MondayFriday 8AM –Noon. This is free transportation for all veterans to VA Medical Facilities. May God bless you Veterans for your service. Give D.A.V.

Transportation a call today.

Prayer concerns: Joe Adams, Marilyn Karns,

URBANA

Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters,

Joni Fox, Joe Adams, Ronnie Anderson, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Dec. 28, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. They meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening in and around the US.

Those attending were Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer and Pat McNabney. ECHO Racing: On Jan.

14, 2023, the races will begin. The 12th season of ECHO Races will be held at the Urbana Lion/Community building starting at 2 p.m. ECHO’s first race of the New Year will be Drag Racing. So mark your calendars for this event. ECHO Racing is open to all youth 7-16 years of age and is totally free.

This activity is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club. Everyone is invited to come and watch ECHO Racing. So kids bring your parents, grandparents or guardians.

Michael Snell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

Ornament sale to benefit Lagro Canal Foundation

Celebrate the recent progress in Lagro with a special ornament featuring a postcard advertisement for the Christmas Savings Club at the Citizens State Bank (built in 1913).

The focus of this ornament is especially interesting as the bank was one of the first buildings that the Lagro Canal Foundation purchased for renovation. Recently, as the new owners of the Hopewell House were renovating the house, they discovered an old issue of the Lagro Press, which included information about D.W. Gillespie, then owner of the house and an employee of the Lagro Citizen’s State Bank. These ornaments are available for purchase at the 950 ? Speakeasy Bistro in Lagro through Jan. 31. After January, please contact Peggy Eads, 260-571-1093.

In 1876, the township of Lagro offered 10 dry goods stores, two hardware stores, seven grocery stores, 12 blacksmith shops, a wagon shop, three carriage factories, a saddle factory, a harness shop, four boot makers, three millinery shops, two dressmakers, five eating houses, three hotels, two bakeries, a watch-

maker, two tin shops, a furniture factory, two cabinet shops, two butcher shops, three saloons, six grain houses, three grist mills, seven sawmills, two tanneries, a printing office, four cooper shops, 10 physicians, a barber shop, a planing mill, four stave factories, three justices, a livery stable, three life insurance agents, five brokers in livestock, and 11 shoe shops.

And the Express adds, “They all are doing a thriving business.”

(Reprinted from “Early Days in

Lagro” by Dr. Thomas (compiled by Ron Woodward))

The Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church.

Sunday School is every Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service is at 10:00 a.m.

Dan Snyder is the speaker for Jan. 8.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more informa-

tion on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from Sept.

through the end of March) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include: Bible lesson, singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers Cont. on Pg. 11.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. Online at emmanuelchurchwabash.com. Find us on facebook.

Wabash Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bill Crank.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb

Faith Baptist Church 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash; Phone 765-4702154. Old school King James Bible preaching at 10:30a.m.; Independant Pre-Millennial Dispensational; Pastor Dr. Ben Church

CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Jay Horning, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 5634750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February. St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, and Sat. 8-9 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another”(James 5:16). Holy sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5PM., Sun. 9AM., and 11:30(en espanol). “for My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink” (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com

CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone: 260-563-4179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM.

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St.; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:00, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:00 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:00 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:00 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of JesusPeacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School - 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN

Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Find us on Facebook and YouTube. Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church ServicesSunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-9828558. www.cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for inperson worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via livestream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM.

The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 4890 W. Millcreek Pike St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 786-3365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Sunday School 9:00 AM, Worship 10:00 AM, Bible Study Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.

NEW LISTING

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931 or (765) 833-6561. Join us for services and children’s worship at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9 am. Pastor - Jody Tyner. All are welcome and we would love for you to join us! www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 pm.

Light City Bible Church Located at 477 N. Wabash St., Wabash. Phone 260-275-4448. Sunday Worship 10AM. www.lightcitywabash.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Wabash Presbyterian Church Loving people with the heart of Christ in the heart of Wabash. Located at 123 W Hill St; phone: (260) 563-8881; on the web at www.wabashpresbyterian.com. Pastor Laura Helm. Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Handicap accessible. Bible Study every Monday at 1pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/wabashpresbyterian

UNITED METHODIST

Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with Choir. Email: wabashchristumc@hotmail.com

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765- 981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com ; website: www.lafontaineumc.org ; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org

North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com

Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11:30am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: High School, Thursday, 6pm @ Wabash First UMC; Middle School, Sunday 5-7pm @ Lincolnville UMC.

WESLEYAN

Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. 9:00 a.m. - Frist Service, 10:30 a.m. - Second Service. Change is possible! Whether you are over-churched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

Rev. Lowell Burrus, 87

Former Olive Branch Church of God pastor July 15, 1935 -

Dec. 25, 2022

The Rev. Lowell Eugene Burrus, 87, of Peru, formerly of rural Roann, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 5:50 a.m., Sunday morning Dec. 25, 2022, at Blair Ridge Care Facility, in Peru.

Lowell was born July 15, 1935, in Charleston, Ill., to Clyde Burrus and Alice (Collins) Burrus-Brown.

Lowell was a graduate of Charleston High School, attended Eastern Illinois University, and received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Wayne Bible College. He was married to the love of his life June (Edwards) Burrus on July 21, 1957, at the Enon Baptist Church in Ashmore Township, Illinois. Lowell enjoyed farming and the newlyweds began their family while living and farming in Hutton Township, in Coles County, Ill.

The Lord later called them to Roann in 1970. Lowell and June answered the call, and he became the lead pastor at Olive Branch Church of God, where he served faithfully for 41 years. He enjoyed preaching every Sunday to a growing congregation. Lowell ministered to numerous people through counseling; officiating weddings; visiting and praying with people in their homes and hospitals; and having the honor to speak at many funerals.

Lowell enjoyed leading teams from Olive Branch on several mission trips to Alaska, Brazil, Haiti, and Senegal Africa. It brought him so much joy to share the Gospel of Jesus.

He loved his annual trip to vacation at New Smyrna Beach, Fla., with family. Lowell followed his son John’s coaching career closely and loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events. Lowell was a dedicated St. Louis Cardinal fan and was known to give the Cub fans in the congregation a hard time from the pulpit. He was a member of the Casey Softball Hall of Fame, where he was given his nickname “Sox”. Lowell also had a passion for trains.

He is survived by his two children Julie (Steve) Deniston of Roann; John (Tammy) of Denver; daughter-in-law Carie Burrus of Auburn; five grandchildren Tiffany (Jonathan) Branam of Muncie; Charity Burrus of Auburn; Joel (Ashley) Burrus of Rochester; Alicia (Blake) Robinson and Lael (Brandon) Larrick, both of Pittsboro; 13 great-grandchildren Josiah, Judah, Samuel, Ezekiel, and Esther Branam; Adrian Fry; Jackson, Grayson, and Easton Burrus; Riggins and Paisley Robinson; Banner and Boden Larrick; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife June Burrus, his parents, his son, Paul Burrus, and his brothers, Clyde Burrus Jr. and Paul Burrus, and sister, Sophia Lou Shafer.

Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Olive Branch Church of God, 4581 E 1200 N, Roann. The Rev. Scott Sims will officiate. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery, Roann.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann.

Orpha Moyer, 97

Retired from Eaton Controls

Nov. 23, 1925 – Dec. 28, 2022

Orpha Ruth Moyer, 97, of rural Wabash, died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at her home. She was born on Nov. 23, 1925, in Cass County, to Walter E. and Ola Fern (Nead) Stout.

Orpha was a 1943 graduate of Onward High School. She married Harold Moyer in May of 1945; he died Nov. 10, 1966. She worked at Eaton Controls in North Manchester, retiring after 20 years. Orpha was a member of the Dunkard Brethren Church in Peru. She enjoyed being outside, gardening, cooking, and taking care of her family.

She is survived by two children, Roger Moyer and Priscilla Mathis; and two grandchildren, Charles D. Kreider and Patricia Piper, all of Wabash; six great-grandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Edward and Tony Moyer; three grandchildren, Sherri Kreider, Timmy Kreider, and Lisa Moyer; six brothers, Owen, Walter, Paul, Raymond, Chelsia, and Estel Stout, and her sister, Wilma Smith.

Visitation and services were Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Mike Wray and Robert Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Laketon Cemetery, Laketon.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

The memorial guest book for Orpha may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Billy Joe Morris, 85 Retired from Majestic

April 23, 1937 – Dec. 24, 2022

Billy Joe Morris, 85, North Manchester, joined his wife, Betty, at the gates of heaven on Dec. 24, 2022. Born in Switzer, W.Va., on April 23, 1937, Billy was the son of the late Allen and Lora (Workman) Morris.

On May 21, 1961, Billy married the love of his life, Betty Joyce Skeens. The two were wed for 61 years before Betty passed away on Nov. 4, 2022. In 1966 Billy and Betty moved to North Manchester from Switzer, for the promise of better jobs. Always wanting the best for his family, Billy worked hard to provide them the best life possible. He was employed at Peabody Seating Company in North Manchester for many years and then at Majestic in Huntington, where he worked in quality control before becoming a supervisor until his retirement. Even when Billy wasn’t at work, he found things to do around the house to improve it. He was an honest and straightforward man who always gave to those in need. Billy taught his family the value of hard work and how to be independent, even ensuring they knew how to maintain their own vehicles. He had a passion for working on vehicles and once went so far as to custom build a van. On Sundays Billy attended the Christian Fellowship Church in North Manchester before returning home to watch Dale Earnhardt race.

The loving memory of Billy J. Morris will be forever cherished by his son, Billy Joe (Teresa) Morris Jr., North Manchester; daughter, Joyce Ann (Monty) Zorn, North Manchester; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Lou Skeens, North Manchester, and Elaine Boggs (Barry) Browning, Omar, W.Va.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Morris; brothers, Raymond Lee Morris and Carlos Morris; and sisters, Lois Gail Morris, Doris Ann Morris, and Carol Sue Morris.

Visitation was Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at at McKee Mortuary, with Pastor Jeremy Jones officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake, Indiana.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Billy Morris, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992.

The family of Billy Morris has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Michelle Neal, 34

Worked at Whitko High School

June 7, 1988 – Dec. 26, 2022

Michelle June Witmer Neal, 34, North Manchester, died Dec. 26, 2022.

Visitation was Dec. 30 at West Manchester Old German Baptist Church Conference. Services were Dec. 31 at the church. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Robert Jones, 64

Enjoyed video games

April 4, 1958 – Dec. 24, 2022

Robert Earl Jones, 64, Roann, died Dec. 24, 2022.

He was born on April 4, 1958.

Graveside service was Dec. 30 at Crystal Community Cemetery.

Arrangements by Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, French Lick.

Thomas Gautschi, 84

Owned floor covering business

July 25, 1938 - Dec. 27, 2022

Thomas “Tom” W. Gautschi, 84, of Wabash, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1938, to John and Elizabeth Gautschi in Warren, Ohio.

Tom was a graduate of Holland High School. He was a self-employed flooring mechanic for many years and owned Gautschi and Chain Floor

Covering in downtown Wabash. Tom was a perfectionist and enjoyed building model driving horses, trains, and airplanes. Tom loved the Lord and was a God-fearing man; he spread the Gospel in many countries throughout his lifetime. He loved camping, horseback riding, and sitting around the campfire. In his younger years he was an avid sportsman, playing basketball, softball, bowling, archery, and water skiing. He married Delores Roth on Sept. 19, 1959.

Tom is survived by his wife, Delores Gautschi of Wabash; three daughters, Cathleen (Larry) Wilke of Hamlet, Diane Barton of Wabash, Cindy Gautschi of South Whitley; six grandchildren, Brandon (Tera) Barton of Winchester, Calif., Trishina (Greg) Johnson of Milan, Ohio, Keith (Jenifer) Gautschi of Claypool, Sonya Wilke of St. Petersburg, Fla., John (Katelynn) Wilke of Rolling Prairie, and Addison Wilke of Fort Wayne; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marilyn Gautschi of Warren, Ohio.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, one brother, Sonny Gautschi, and one grandson, Wyatt Wilke.

Per Tom’s request there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to McDonald Funeral Home to help offset final expenses.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Thomas Gautschi’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Michael Schuler, 59

Was a lifelong farmer

March 30, 1963 - Dec. 25, 2022

Michael Todd “Mike” Schuler, 59, of rural Roann, died unexpectedly at 2:27 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1963, in Wabash, to John Philip “J.P.” and Geri (Pries) Schuler.

Mike was a 1981 graduate of Northfield High School, The Heartland Career Center, and a 1987 graduate of Purdue University, where he was a brother of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, Delta Chapter. He married his one true love, Andrea Piety, at the East 91st Christian Church in Indianapolis, on Aug. 15, 1992. Mike was a lifelong farmer who was passionate about involving his children in his farming operation. His legacy will continue through them. He was also a commodity broker at Kokomo Commodities. Mike served as trustee for Paw Paw Township and was a Beck’s Seed dealer. He was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church and a member of the ABBMR Tractor Pulling Club.

Mike was a one of a kind husband, dad, brother, and grandpa. He lived life to the fullest with a smile on his face, never taking a day for granted. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family and loved ones, eating as a family, playing games, and creating opportunities that led to adventures.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Andrea Schuler of Roann; four children, Natalie (Collin) Dawes of Urbana, Jake Schuler, John (Jordan Michel) Schuler, and Annie Schuler, all of Roann; grandson Easton Dawes of Urbana; and two sisters, Debbie (Dan) Kistler of Peru, and Deanna Schuler of North Manchester, . He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Amelia Schuler.

Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, with Pastor John Cook and the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 30, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are the Mike Schuler Memorial Scholarship for the Heartland Career Center Precision Ag Program in care of the Community Foundation of Wabash County, or the Mike Schuler Memorial Scholarship in care of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Delta Chapter at Purdue University.

The memorial guest book for Mike may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jerry Howard, 61

Worked at Drudge Screw

March 16, 1961 - Dec. 15, 2022

Jerry Wayne Howard, 61, of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

He was born to the late Robert and Doris (Lands) Howard in Harlan, Ky., on March 16, 1961. Jerry graduated from Wabash High School. He loved fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. Jerry worked for Drudge Screw as a CNC Machinist. He attended Southside Freewill Baptist in Wabash.

Jerry is survived by his siblings, Robert (Lori) Howard of Vancouver, Wash., Danny (Janet) Howard of Wabash, Carolyn (Jeffery) Monce of Wabash, Kathy (Steven) Weidner of Wabash, and Roger (Amanda) Howard of Waco, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Gennie Howard and Sonia Howard.

Private family services will be held and burial will take place at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, at a later

date.

Memorial may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Autism Speaks.

Leonard Drook, 90

Was truck driver for Alloys

June 29, 1932 – Dec. 23, 2022

Leonard D. Drook, 90, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 4:22 a.m. on, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born to Donald C. and Mary L. (Renbarger) Drook on June 29, 1932, in Wabash.

Leonard was a 1950 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Mary Kaiser on February 14, 1952. He was a truck driver for Wabash Alloys and retired in 1994.

Leonard had a great love for horses, dogs loved him, and later in life he was a crew member for a national motorcycle racing champion. Most of all he loved his family. He was a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash and Teamsters Union in Marion, Indiana.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Mary Drook of Wabash; two daughters, Cathy Drook (Mel Crichton) of Big Sky, Mont., Amy Drook of Wabash; one son-in-law, Jeff Claire of Watseka, Ill.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, two sons, Donald Drook and Richard Drook, and one daughter, Marybeth (Drook) Claire.

Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, with Father Jay Horning officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery.

Visitation was Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, and included the Recitation of the Rosary at 6:45 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to Wabash County Cancer Society in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Leonard Drook’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Fred Napier, 83

Enjoyed repairing lawmakers

Aug. 11, 1939 – Dec. 28, 2022

Fred G. Napier, 83, of Wabash, died on Dec. 28, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born Aug. 11, 1939.

Services were Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home.

Edward J.D. Boggs, 89 U.S. Army veteran May 24, 1933 - Dec. 27, 2022

Edward J.D. Boggs, 89, of rural Wabash, died at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born on May 24, 1933, in Oven Fork, Ky., to Coy and ClaraBelle (Collier) Boggs.

Ed married Lucille Scott on April 22, 1950, in Cumberland, Ky.; she died Sept. 26, 2007. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Tire in Wabash in 1995, after 32 years.

He was a member of the Wabash First Church of God and a 58 year member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge.

Ed enjoyed archery, and competed in archery competitions, hunting, working on small engines, plowing snow, cutting wood, and excavating. Later in life, Ed became serious about Jesus Christ and read his Bible daily.

He is survived by three children, Sharon (Ronald) Greiner of Wabash, Melessa (Todd) Eltzroth of Roann, and Dwayne (Joann) Boggs of Wabash; four grandchildren, Rachel Boggs of Claypool, Scott (Andrea) Greiner, Margaret Boggs, and Angela (Matthew) Ryggs, all of Wabash; five great-grandchildren, Dixie Burrell of Claypool, Weston Greiner, Olivia Greiner, Russell Ryggs, and Lincoln Ryggs, all of Wabash; his sister, Molly Lewis of Cumberland, Ky.; and special friends Marie Tackett, and Scott and Iris Dereg.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Palmer Boggs, Vincent Boggs, and Roy Boggs, and his sister, Woneva Statzer. Services will be private, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash First Church of God.

The memorial guest book for Ed may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

James Branson, 82 U.S. Army veteran Jan. 1, 1940 - Dec. 27, 2022

James D. “Jim” Branson, 82, of Wabash, went to be with his Lord at 5:37 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1940, in Harlan, Ky., to Charles Henry and Mary (Farmer) Branson.

Jim married Barbara “Sue” Miller in Virginia on Feb. 23, 1963. He worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in 1995 after 31 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Jalapa Free Will Baptist Church.

Jim enjoyed watching westerns on television and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Branson of Wabash; granddaughter, Crystal (Aaron) Lochard, and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Lochard and Emily Lochard, all of LaFontaine; his sister-in-law, Anna Branson of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Glenna Cox, two brothers, Melvin Donald Branson and Jack Branson, and two sisters, Margaret Sue Branson and Billie Napier.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Lou Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, Jan. 2, at the funeral home.

The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Lori Rietman, 60

Worked at Tower Farms

Nov. 26, 1962 - Dec. 21, 2022

Lori D. Rietman, 60, of Wabash, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 26, 1962, to Gary and Sally (Swanson) Dionne in Marquette, Mich.

Lori had worked at Tower Farms at Josiah White’s in Wabash, as a student mentor since February of 2022. She loved gardening, art, photography, fashion, and was an amazing cook. Lori loved the children at Josiah White’s, and they definitely loved her back.

Lori is survived by her daughter, Sara Rietman of Dekalb, Ill.; her mother, Sally Dionne of Marquette, Mich.; two brothers; one sister; and her beloved friend, Lisa (Jeff) Cook of Wabash.

She is proceeded in death by her father.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Lori Rietman’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Sherry Hyden, 67

Retired from Lake City Ammunition

Dec. 17, 1955 - Dec. 24, 2022

Sherry Lynne Hyden, 67, of Wabash, formerly of Independence, Mo. , died at 1:28 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at her sister’s home in Silver Lake.

She was born on Dec. 17, 1955, in Wabash, to William and Geraldine (Harmon) Machmer.

Sherry was a graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from Lake City Ammunition. Sherry enjoyed working at her job, being on Facebook, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two children, Shamus (Megan Whitaker) Hyden of Wabash, and Nikki Mueller of Lees Summit, Mo.; four grandchildren, Paige Hyden and Luke Hyden, both of Wabash; Fallon Mueller and Rylee Mueller, both of Blue Springs, Mo.; brother, Dennis (Darleen) Harmon of Mesa, Ariz., and her sister, Carol (Kim) Butler of North Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Per Sherry’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

The memorial guest book for Sherry may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Land Transfers

U.S. Bank National Association and CIM Trust 2018 R6, warranty deed to Joshua Manns.

Donovan L. Blocher and Penny L. Blocher, quit claim deed to Jason R. Blocher and Penny L. Blocher.

Penny L. Blocher, quit claim deed to Jason R. Blocher.

Donovan L. Blocher, quit claim deed to Jason R. Blocher.

Apex Procurement LLC, quit claim deed to Apex Procurement LLC.

Spencer Darold Mahan, warranty deed to Brayman Burnsworth.

Adam Grudzien and Samantha E. DeTurk, warranty deed to Devin Miller.

Donna M. Pulley, warranty deed to Brian W. Mallow and Holly A. Mallow. Charles Wildey, warranty deed to Macy M. Hoover and Andy R. Malott.

Leon M. Kugler, Laura C. Kugler and Kugler Living Trust, quit claim deed to L.M. Kugler and L.C. Kugler.

Stable Acres Lighthouse Trust, trust deed to Carol A. Rehak.

Amelia R. “Millie” Helton, 85, Marion, formerly of Akron and Silver Lake, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022, at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion.

Born Aug. 26, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Millie was the daughter of the late Harold and Fonderine (Moore) Butler.

On Feb. 18, 1977, Millie married Grady Helton. The two were wed for 21 years before Grady passed away on Aug. 8, 1998. A nurturer at heart, Millie cared for those who couldn’t care for themselves with grace and dignity. From 1986 to 2001, Millie worked at Prairie View

Amelia Helton, 85

Worked at Prairie View Healthcare Aug. 26, 1937 – Dec. 28, 2022

Healthcare in Warsaw. She also had the full-time job of raising four boys, Jay, Jerry Lee, Johnny, and Jason.

A hospitable, lovable, and spunky woman, Millie was blessed with the special gift of making others laugh. Her sense of humor was unmatched, along with her cooking. When Millie wasn’t taking care of her children, volunteering, or working, she loved to relax with a good puzzle.

The loving memory of Amelia R. “Millie” Helton will be forever cherished by her sons, Jerry Lee (Suzanne) Egolf, Mount Juliet,

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at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives, to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows

them by name.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of John Green and Michael Moore.

Lagro Happy Birthday: January 1 – Lisa Beckham (late birthday!); January 5 – Mark Banter;

Tenn., Johnny (Elizabeth) Egolf, Marion, Jason (Torie) Helton, Claypool; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; special niece, Kara McKinney, Fort Wayne; and all the friends she made at Wesleyan Health Care Center.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents; hus-

band, Grady Helton; son, Jay Egolf; brothers, Marvin and William Butler; and sisters, Betty Danalds, Bonnie Ogg, and Beverly Gordon.

Family and friends may call Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery, 604 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool, Indiana

For those who wish to honor the

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January 8 –Lynnette Good.

Late Anniversary greetings to: Steve and Diane Turner (January 2), and Terry and Toni Schaaf (January 3).

Do you have a birthday or

anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577; the deadline is Thursdays by 7:00 p.m. I’d love to share your day.

memory of Amelia R. “Millie” Helton, memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 1385 North Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952.

The family would like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for the outstanding care and compassion they gave Millie.

The family of Millie Helton has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Troyer library plans Story Hour

I PRAY THAT EVERYONE had a safe Christmas and New Year with your family and friends.

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRAY will have Story Hour on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 am. Keep an eye out for our new passive craft for the month of January!

MY YOUNGEST GRNADDAUGHTER Val Reed presented me for Christmas my first trip to Colt’s football game on Monday, Dec. 26. Even with the Colts losing the game, it was most enjoyable sharing this experience with her and all what goes on when there are breaks in the plays.

The two light shows were most enjoyed. They have people go on their phones and put in a code, then they play music and the flashlights on the phones react to the music. This is like stars blinking off and on to the sound. It was just so beautiful and something to remember. We had great parking thanks to Reed’s friend’s parking past. My granddaughter is a Chiefs fan and she hoping the Colts would win to keep

the Chargers out of the playoffs. When we were checking in the gate keeper tease her about her Chiefs hat. She stated “she was going to yell for the Colts and she had on a colt’s shirt”. He just grin and we went on.

LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH every Wednesday 10:30-12 is WIGGLES AND GIGGLES Who: 0-5year old! WHAT: 90 minutes of fellowship, dancing, laughing, activities, crafts, and snack time! Where: LaFontaine Christian Church So, Mothers and Grandmas who have a child or grandchild in this age range, be sure and bring them and enjoy this time with your child or grandchild and other Mothers and Grandmothers.

DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY EUCHRE? You may come and play at no cost to play at the LaFontaine Senior Center across from McDonalds Funeral Home parking lot on every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. You do not have to be a senior citizen to play.

ON MONDAY, JAN. 9 at 6 p.m. in LaFontaine Town

Hall at the LaFontaine Town Council Meeting, Alex Downard from the Imagine One 85 initiative will present the final version of the countywide comprehensive plan to the Council and will be available after the meeting to answer any questions or discuss the plan’s implementation further with anyone from the community. To view, download, or learn more about the Imagine One 85 plan you can visit imagineone85.org or by emailing Alex at alex@downarddevstrategies.com

IF YOU DID NOT ORDER a brick if is never too late. What better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this great county. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend. If you need $75 per brick, a name, rank, years of service and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-9814928. These bricks are placed at the lovely Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building on 105 West Branson St. in LaFontaine. Come and see this wonderful tribute to our Veterans. Remember the veteran does not have to reside in the LaFontaine area.

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT is selling Reflective Address Signs that go on your mail-

box. These signs help Firefighters, First Responders, Police, Postal Couriers, Friends and Family and more. The response time of emergency service is important since it is considered as the main aspect for the success of the prehospital care and therefore, for the survival of the victims. If we cannot find you, we can’t help you. Reflective Address Signs can save lives. These signs highly visible day or night. Reflective on both sides. Fade and rust resistant and last for years. If you do not have one you should be sure a get one. Cost is $25 each. Contact LaFontaine Liberty Vol. Fire Dept. 12 S Wabash Av. P.O. Box 334 LaFontaine, IN 46940 or call 765981-4000.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Peyton Hall, Luke Perlich, Jan.5, Gene Floyd Jan. 7, Jennifer Cox Jan. 8, Corey Roser, Drew Roser, Jan. 9, Jean Gilbert, Juanita Rapp, Grant Gillespie Jan. 10, Helen Adkins Jan. 11, Kaie Erb Jan. 12, Carol Stouffer Jan. 13

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Hugh and Connie Cook Jan. 6

Town Board to meet on 2nd Mondays

The Roann Town Board has announced starting January 2023 its monthly meeting will be on the second Monday of each month.

LIFE CENTER is planning its Rally for Life on Jan. 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the Life Center. This will be followed by the walk to Falls Cemetery. Current immediate needs are for girls 18M shirts & pants, 2T shirts & pants, 4T shirts & pants, 5T shirts & pants. Also needed immediately are boys 2T shirts & pants, 3T shirts & pants, 4T shirts & pants, 5T shirts & pants. They could also use some volunteers. Stop and see them at 489 Bond St. in Wabash on Monday 1-6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.4 p.m., and Friday 1-4 p.m.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for January 8, 2023 will be from Second Corinthians 5:14-17 titled “A New Creation”. Our young missionaries will be doing “Noisy Buckets”.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Jan. 5 –Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club, 7 p.m.; Jan. 9 –Roann Town Board, 7 p.m. (Please note that to Roann Town Board will be meeting on the second Monday of each month starting in January of 2023);

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Jackie Slee, Phil Swihart, Russell Quillen, Jeff Krom,

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

the 12 days before Christmas Day. The 12th day is Epiphany, Jan. 5, which is historically the day the Wise Men arrived to present their gifts. Epiphany is really the day we need to be presenting the gifts, not on the day of Jesus’ birth.

Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Robin Stanton, Tiffany Howard, Rob Mace and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy, God bless you all.

I RECEIVED THIS from one of The Paper’s readers about The Twelve Days of Christmas: I often send the 12 Days of Christmas to Facebook friends to keep the holiday celebration going. I have used the Biblical context a few times and made-up silly things at times. However, the 12 days of Christmas begins on Christmas Day, not

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 9 –Mr. & Mrs. Terry Vigar; Jan. 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Tony Krom.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 4 – Robert Lynn III; Jan. 5 – Jane Hentgen and Richard Moyer; Jan. 7 – Lisa Spencer; Jan. 8 –Monte Chamberlain, Peggy Cordes, Grant Dale, and Theresa Doud; Jan. 10 – Ashley Vigar, Chad McWhirt, and Layne Vigar.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net.Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614.

Ethel Eib and her granddaughter, Val Reed.