WEEKLY REPORTS
THE PAPER
August 22, 2018
Marjorie Stoffer, 94 Former NHS cook
Nov. 24, 1923 – Aug. 16, 2018
Marjorie Marie Stoffer, 94, of Wabash, formerly of Roann, died at 12:41 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Wabash County to Dwight and Ethel (Miller) Rosenthal. Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Bruce Stoffer, Jr. at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ on July 25, 1943; he died September 19, 1989. She was a cook at Northfield High School 25 years. She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ and the Frances Slocum Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. She lived in Roann 32 years prior to moving to Wabash in 1990. She is survived by her two children, Randall D. (Shirley) Stoffer of Orlando, Fla., and Debora Stoffer of Wabash; three grandchildren, Lianne (Ryan) Hurtado and Ryan Stoffer, both of Orlando, and Shaun Stoffer of Taiwan; great-grandson, Rylan Hurtado of Orlando. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son, Dennis Stoffer, her stepbrother, Lee Gaff, and her two step-sisters, Lona Leedy and Dolly Pontius Maggart. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Ken Goble officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is the donor’s favorite charity. The memorial guest book for Marjorie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Barbara Ihnen Retired teacher, principal April 2, 1957 – Aug. 17, 2018
Barbara A. Ihnen went to heaven on Aug. 17, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 2, 1957, in West Lafayette, to Gene and Lynn Ramsbey. Barbara graduated from Plymouth High School, Plymouth, in 1975. She married Max L. Ihnen on July 15, 1978. Barbara graduated from Manchester College in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She received her master’s degree in elementary education from IPFW in Fort Wayne. She was an elementary school teacher in the Manchester Community Schools for 25 years. She then became an elementary principal at Pierceton Elementary School, Metro North Elementary School, and retired as a principal at Perry High Elementary in June 2017. Barbara loved her family with all her heart and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She so enjoyed her time spent with her grandchildren. Barbara had a special love for children and touched the lives of many over the years. She truly cared about her students, while in her classroom and beyond. Barbara enjoyed nature, traveling and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Barbara will be remembered by her husband, Max Ihnen, Fort Wayne; one son Matt (Lauren Koegler) Ihnen, Milwaukee, Wis.; two daughters Andrea (Brock) Shultz, Avilla, and Amy Ihnen, Indianapolis; her parents, Gene & Lynn Ramsbey, North Manchester; two brothers, Mark (Mai Nguyen) Ramsbey, Sunnyvale, Calif., and Paul (Rayelene) Ramsbey, Pipestone, Minn.; two sisters Diane Quance, Warsaw, and Dawn (Scott) Helm, Elkhart; and three grandchildren Bryce, Maci, and Lane Shultz. She was preceded in death by one son, Kyle Ihnen. Services for Barbara will be Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at 11 a.m. at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Friends and family may call Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor Kurt Stout will officiate the service. Burial will be at South Pleasant Cemetery, Silver Lake. For those who wish to honor the memory of Barbara Ihnen, memorial contributions can be made to the Manchester Community Schools Wellness Fund c/o M.A. Hire, 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester, IN 46962.
Mary Blair, 67
Betty Hunter
Was a homemaker
GDX retiree
Nov. 1, 1950 – Aug. 14, 2018 Mary L. Blair, 67, of Wabash, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. She was born Nov. 1, 1950. There will be no services. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.
Nov. 1, 1928 – Aug. 18, 2018 Betty A. Hunter, 89, rural Wabash, died at 4:45 p.m., Aug. 18, 2018. She was born Nov. 1, 1928 Services 1 pm. Aug. 22 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Visitation 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22.
Donn Kesler, 91 Former principal April 7, 1927 – Aug. 13, 2018 Donn Kesler, 91, North Manchester, died Aug. 13, 2018. He was born April 7, 1927. Services 1:30 p.m. Aug. 26, at Manchester Church of the Brethren. Visitation two hours before service. Arrangements by McKee Mortuary.
Wabash City Police Citations August 9 Keagan L. Knepp, 20, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction and expired registration. August 10 Rebekah A. Rose, 21, Franklin, cited for speed. Remy F. Brundage, 26, Covington, Ky., cited for speed. Tena M. Herron, 62, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Joshua A. Miracle, 34, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. August 11 Marissa K. Deeter, 21, Wolcottville, cited for speed. Bailey E. Jones, Jr., 20, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Kyle M. James, 27, Wabash, cited for expired plate. Shawn A. Penland, 25, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Kerry N. Rabenold, 70, West Lafayette, cited for speed. Rocky A. Bishir, 37, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction. Colin M. Steidinger, 28, Gibson City, Ill., cited for speed. August 12 Bruce A. Pollard, 53, Wabash, sited for seatbelt violation. Matthew C. Swanson, 35, Wabash, cited for disregarding a stop sign. Diane G. Barton, 56, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Cathleon K. Wilke, 57, Hamlet, cited for seatbelt violation. Corbin J. Harrison, 21, Goshen, cited for speed. Carl E. Smith, 58, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. August 13 Kaleb M. Kerr, 17, Urbana, cited for speed. August 14 Shawn M. Filip, 37, Servia, cited for seatbelt violation. Thomas A. Bradford, 33, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Arrests August 8 Ernest E. Hubbard, 41, Wabash, revoke bond for theft. Doug L. Carter, 38, Montpelier, arrested for possession of meth. August 10 Trever W. Brent, 36, Wabash, arrested for disorderly conduct. At 16-year-old juvenile arrested for driving left of center, no or improper taillights, OWI endangerment and OWI. August 11 Sally J. Miracle, 75, Wabash, arrested for OWI. August 12 Chad. E. Galley, 41, Wabash, failure to appear for non-support of a dependent. August 13 Erica L. Ortiz, 26,
www.thepaperofwabash.com Wabash, failure to appear for possession of meth, possession of cocaine and theft. Shania E. Arthur, 23, Denver, arrested for theft. James E. Skaggs, 50, Wabash, petition to revoke pre-trial release for possession of meth. August 14 Scott A. Luttrell, 40, Wabash, arrested for theft. Accidents August 9 At 8:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Trent D. Van Doren, 23, Laketon, collided with a vehicle driven by Katrina M. Blackburn, 59, Wabash, at 1309 N. Cass St. August 10 At 4:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Collin Dotson, 21, Adrian, Mich., collided with a vehicle driven by Joshua M. Smith, 40, Wabash, on State Road 13 near Noble Street. August 14 At 3:00 p.m. a vehicle driven by Shawna A. Ammerman, 42, Roann, collided with a vehicle driven by Ray A. Hart, 81, Wabash, at 10 John Kissinger Drive. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations August 4 Cody L. Garmere, 19, Alexandria, cited for speed. August 8 Vincent D. Stokes, 20, Cedar Park, Texas, cited for speed. August 9 Lisa B. Cummins, 51, LaFontaine, cited for speed. Jacob J. Harris, 45, Warsaw, cited for disregarding a stop sign. August 12 Niki A. Frieden, 23, Indianapolis, cited for speed. Zachary M. Rodgers, 18, Kokomo, cited for speed. Bookings August 8 Joshua L. Dingess, 32, Laketon, violation of probation for possession of a controlled substance. August 9 David B. Alexander, 49, DeMotte, charged with intimidation and pointing a firearm. August 10 Maxxwell M. Marseilles, 18, Wabash, charged with disorderly conduct. David A. Proctor, 56, Cassopolis, Mich, charged with theft. Trever W. Bent, 36, Wabash, charged with disorderly conduct. Connie F. Johnson, 44, petition to revoke probation for possession of meth. Kyle Dewayne Huston, 33, Wabash, petition to revoke work release for burglary/theft. William S. Wise, 33, Marion, failure to appear for possession of a synthetic drug or a synthetic drug lookalike substance.
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August 11 Hunter C. Sonnenberg, 19, LaFontaine, failure to appear for possession of marijuana. August 12 Kaitlyn E. Jones, 18, Marion, charged with resisting law enforcement and minor consumption. Clay J. Hinrichsen, 20, Wabash, charged with resisting law enforcement and minor consumption. Kyle B. Weiss, 20, Wabash, charged with resisting law enforcement and minor consumption. Chanse E. Mygrant, 21, Marion, charged with resisting law enforcement. Rylie G. Rickert, 20, North Manchester, charged with resisting law enforcement and minor consumption. Dylan J. Gunderman, 20, Wabash, charged with minor consumption. Katie M. Newland, 20, Warsaw, charged with resisting law enforcement and minor consumption. Carlie R. England, 20, Lagro, charged with resisting law enforcement and minor consumption. Kent G. Green, 57, Liberty Mills, charged with public intoxication and possession of marijuana. August 13 Benjamin D. Sheppard, 41, North Manchester, charged with domestic battery, committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years. August 14 Alexandra J. Guffey, 30, Marion, petition to revoke pre-trail electronic home detention for operating while intoxicated, and unlawful possession of a syringe. Brittany J. Niccum, 28, North Manchester, petition to revoke probation for possession of meth. Rodney A. Shaver, 23, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated and criminal mischief. William S. Rose, 30, Marion, charged as a habitual traffic violator.
Accidents August 4 At 8:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dusty Callander, 34, Peru ran off the road near Old Slocum Trail and County Road 950 South. August 9 At 4:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Troy L. Bone, 47, Lagro, collided with a vehicle driven by Camila Vazquez, 38, Logansport, on County Road 900 South near American Road. August 10 At 11:35 a.m. a vehicle driven by Charles E. Richards, 69, Wabash, ran off the road on Old Slocum Trail near County Road 1200 South. At 11:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Richard A. Spencer, 50, Warsaw, collided with a vehicle driven by Sandra D. Rodriguez, 54, Goshen, at the intersection of State Road 15 and