THE PAPER April 1, 2015
intoxication and petition to revoke probation. Shanda M. Sheppard, 24, Marion, felony theft and conspiracy to commit theft. Craig A. Engle, 30, Wabash, petition to revoke work release. Jacob O. Murphy, 20, Wabash, felony theft. Daniel M. Brackett, 21, Wabash, intimidation and criminal gang activity. Christina A. Heine, 28, Whitestown, petition to revoke probation for operating while intoxicated causing endangerment. Susan L. Martinez, 43, Wabash, felony obstruction of justice. Joshua I. Wallace, 25, Wabash, felony possession of precursor. Travis J. Willett, 20, Lagro, felony possession of precursors. Jeremy Stephens, 38, North Manchester, leaving the scene of an accident. Chasity R. Cone, 39, Wabash, disorderly conduct. Adrianna D. Catt, 33, Wabash, disorderly conduct. Keith A. Cone, 41, Wabash, disorderly conduct. John Draper, 52, Wabash, operating while intoxicated. Nahum B. Modgling, 47, Wabash, intimidation. Scott A. Davidson, 33, Wabash, felony domestic battery. Jordon M. Myers, 22, Peru, felony revocation of probation for possession of narcotic drug. David C. Small, 42, North Manchester, felony termination of drug court. Jeremy J. Young, 20, LaFontaine, revocation of probation for possession of marijuana. Wabash Police Department Accidents March 9 At 4:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Glenn Oliver, 22, Wabash, hit a parked car in the Walmart parking lot.
March 21 At 11:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas W. Klare, 70, Wabash, was eastbound on U.S. 24 and attempted to apply his breaks at a stoplight at the intersection of U.S. 24 and SR 15. Due to an obstruction under his break, he was unable to stop and collided with a vehicle driven by James M. McKinley II, 28, Syracuse. March 22 At 2:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Susan A. Powell, 55, Wabash, was unable to press the break due to a recent surgery, drove down a grassy hill, through a neighbor’s fence, yard, and then through the other side of the fence before crossing an alley and coming to a rest in a cluster of trees in the backyard of 435 North Comstock Street. March 24 At 2:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Christine E. Bolen, 45, Lagro, was backing out of a parking spot in the Kroger parking lot when she collided with a vehicle driven by Karen E. Hyden, 49, Wabash, who was also backing out of a parking spot at the same time. At 6:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Arlyn A. Lynch, 64, Wabash was headed north on Huntington Street when she ran a stop sign at Walnut Street and collided with a vehicle driven by Jeremy S. Parrett, 33, Wabash. Citations March 21 Matthew R. Monroe, 21, Wabash, speeding. Darci L. Munson, 22, Warsaw, no operator’s identification when required. Chad Miller, 24, Wabash, failure to appear for battery. March 22 Joshua I. Wallace, 25, Wabash, no operator’s identification when required. Christopher M. Sluss, 24, Wabash, domestic battery. Ashley S. Seiber, 27, Wabash, domestic battery. March 23 Penny S. Biddle, 50, Wabash, failure to appear for posses-
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sion of controlled substance and theft.
March 24 Susan L. Martinez, 43, Wabash, revocation of bond for obstruction of justice. March 25 Adrianna D. Catt, 33, Wabash, disorderly conduct. Jordan S. Conher, 21, Wabash, speeding. March 26 Nahum B. Modgling, 47, Wabash, intimidation. Scott A. Davidson, 33, Wabash, domestic battery and parole violation.
North Manchester Accidents
March 23 At 3:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ashley M. Woodward, 21, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Shannan D. Deneve, 39, North Manchester, in the 100 block of South Merkle Street. Arrests March 24 At 6:56 p.m., Joshua I. Wallace, 25, Wabash, and Travis J. Willett, 20, Lagro, were arrested for possession of precursors. Citations
Marcella Spencer, 92 Marcella (Shelton) Spencer, 92, died on March 30, 2015 in Shell Lake, Wis. She is a former employee of Wabash Magnetics. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, at the funeral home.
Billy L. Yeager, 79 U.S. Navy veteran Jan. 4, 1936 – March 25, 2015 Billy Leroy Yeager, 79, 401 South Cherry Street, Akron, died on March 25, 2015, at 6:16 in Fort Wayne, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1936, in Leesburg, to the Rev. Victor R. and Clara C. (Barnhart) Yeager. He lived 40 years in Akron coming from Middletown, Conn. Billy graduated from Burket School in 1955. He married Janice C. Miller on Sept. 27, 1959, in Long Beach, Calif.. Surviving Billy is his wife, three children, four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, a sister and six great-step-grandchildren. Visitation was Saturday at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, and Sunday one hour before the service at the Silver Creek Church of God. Burial will be at the Silver Creek Church of God cemetery with honors by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard.
Phyllis V. Steele, 86 Worked at General Tire June 24, 1928 – March 24, 2015 Phyllis Virginia Steele, 86, Akron, died on March 24, 2015, at 9:47 p.m. at her residence. She was born on June 24, 1928, in Wabash County, to Carl and Marie (Crumrine) Summers. Phyllis married Max Wayne Huffman on Nov. 7, 1946, in Akron. He died on Dec. 21,1969. She then married Paul F. Steele on Jan. 29, 1972, in Chesterton. He died on Aug. 9, 2004. Surviving four children, seven brothers, a sister, 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Monday at the Earl-Love Funeral. Burial will be in the Akron IOOF Cemetery.
March 26 Season T. Blankenship, 37, North Manchester, speeding. Doreen E. Palmert, 48, Silver Lake, speeding.
www.thepaperofwabash.com Cases March 23 At 3:25 a.m., theft report taken in the 200 block of South Maple Street. At 8:02 a.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of North
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Market Street. At 8:29 a.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of South Mill Street. At 9:56 p.m., theft report taken in the 600 block of College Avenue.
Edna M. Flinn, 92 Chester High graduate Jan. 22, 1923-March 26, 2015
Edna M. Flinn, 92, North Manchester, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 11:30 p.m. in Peabody Healthcare, North Manchester. She was born January 22, 1923, in Wabash County to Carl and Marjorie (Winebrenner) Ohmart. Edna graduated from Chester High School in 1941. She was a homemaker. She first married Robert Krom. He died in 1944. She then married Robert E. Flinn on July 3, 1946. He died February 26, 1989. She is survived by one son, Jerry D. (Leanne) Flinn, North Manchester; one daughter, Jan A. (Mark) Enyeart, North Manchester; eight grandchildren, Kevin Flinn, Fort Wayne, Matt Flinn, Silver Lake, Andrew Flinn, Silver Lake, Brian Enyeart, North Manchester, Jason Enyeart, Indianapolis, Chris Enyeart, Morocco, Craig Enyeart, Terre Haute, and Amy Enyeart, North Manchester; 15 great randchildren, Brittany Huffman, Braiden Flinn, Tanna Flinn, Carly Flinn, Clair Flinn, Quentin Enyeart, Grace Enyeart, Olivia Enyeart, Noah Enyeart, Brilee Enyeart, Bryson Enyeart, Braxton Enyeart, Colton Enyeart, Connor Enyeart and Corbin Enyeart; one great-great-grandchild, Harper Huffman. One grandson and three brothers are deceased. Visitation was Monday at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. Seventh St., North Manchester, and at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services were Monday, March 30, 2015, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Edna Flinn, memorial contributions may be given to Visiting Nurse Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Private condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.
Larry R. Eib, 75 Lions Club member July 21, 1939-March 26, 2015
Larry R. Eib, 75, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:42 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 21, 1939, at his parents’ home, to Virginia and Russell Eib. He was one of six children. He attended Van Buren School all 12 years. He started working at Foster Forbs at the age of 18 and stayed there until the plant was closed. He kept the conveyers running and other repair jobs that were needed. He worked there a total of 43 years. He was a member of Glass Workers Union, held several offices and was on the apprentice committee for the union and factory. He was a member and past president of the LaFontaine Lions Club, member of the LaFontaine Christian Church. He received the Melvin Jones Fellows for his service to the Lions. He overseen and helped to maintained the LaFontaine Community Building for the LaFontiane Lions for many years. He married Ethel Himelick in 1992; she survives. They have six children between them. Larry’s three daughters are Lorie Perez of Victoria, Texas; Annie Shields and Jackee Eib of Marion; three stepchildren, Bill McKinley (Lisha) of Wabash, Charles McKinley of Indianapolis, and Tina (Andy) Reed of Pittsboro; grandchildren, Nicci (Lance) Potter of Bloomingdale, Blake (Mell) Shields of Muncie, Russell and Virginia Perez of Victoria, Texas; stepgrandchildren, Ashley (Mike) Vandermark of LaFontaine, Zoe and Valerie Reed of Pittsboro; a great-grandson, Ryan Perez of Victoria, Texas; great-stepgranddaughters, Lucy, Lilia, and Lizzy Vandermark all of LaFontaine. Siblings are Jerry Eib of Angola, and Joe (Linda) Eib of Van Buren, Alice Henderson of Marion, and Linda (Jack) Elliott of Marion, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. His parents, brother, Steve, sister-in-law, Sue, and stepgrandson, Brodey McKinley, went before him. A Celebration of Life service took place at the LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating on Monday, March 30, 2015. Calling was one hour before the service, and also on Sunday at the church. In place of flowers please donate to LaFontaine Lions Club or LaFontaine Christian Church. McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com