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Accidents Jan. 4 At 12:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kyleigh Reynolds, 24, Wabash, was involved in an accident on SR 15 near Smith Street. Jan. 3 At 6:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Samantha Fiers, 29, Wabash, was involved in an accident on Cass Stret near Stitt Street. At 4:07 p.m., vehicles driven by William Miller, 23, Wabash, and Timothy Rentschuler, 28, Wabash, collided on Falls Avenue near Bond Street. Jan. 2 At 11:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jessica Wischman, 20, Wabash, struck a parked car on Fisher Street near Ferry Street. Dec. 29 At 4:40 p.m., vehicles driven b y Gavin Ball, 24, Wabash, and Victoria Fierstos, 21, Wabash, collided on River Street near Smith Street. Citations Jan. 3
Regina Niccum, 40, Wabash, disregarding a stop sign Douglas Hall Jr., 29, Wabash, false or fictitious registration James Fraser, 46, Peru, expired plates, no financial responsibility The following received citations for speeding: Tabatha Rolph, 36, Marion Andy Bullins, 33, Wabash Matthew Strickler, 42, Wabash Kimberly Amann, 37, Wabash Jan. 2 Tamela Murphy, 42, Wabash, speeding Brent Judy, 19, North Manchester, operator never licensed, no financial responsibility Sandra Swinehart, 28, Wabash, no operators when required Jan. 1 Kathleen Peas, 65, Wabash, driver exercise due care Jon Fitch, 19, North Manchester, speeding North Manchester Police Department Accidents Jan. 5
Barbara Barkley, 84 Wabash Resident Sept. 3, 1927 – Jan. 7, 2012
Barbara A. Barkley, 84, Wabash, passed away on Jan. 7, 11:10 a.m., at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center, Wabash. She was born on Sept. 3, 1927, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Marie (Kramer) Richwine. She first married Floyd Simpson, in Huntington, on March 13, 1951; he died June 18, 1981. She then married Verlon O. Barkley on March 8, 1988; he died Oct. 24, 1998. Mrs. Barkley was a homemaker and had been a supervisor at The Shirt Shed in Wabash. She loved to read books and watch old movies. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Kenneth Steve “OJ” Simpson and Christine Simpson Martin, both of Wabash; five grandchildren, Jay Brainard, Scott (Gretchen) Simpson and Tim (Deena) Simpson, all of Wabash, Mark Simpson of South Whitley and Shelly Martin (Jeremy) France of Lagro; her sister, Donna Richwine of Wabash; and brother, Larry (Dollie) Richwine of Ottis, Ore.; and 12 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Simpson Brainard, and her parents. Friends may call on Jan. 11, 4-7 p.m., at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be a graveside service at a later date. The memorial guestbook for Mrs. Barkley may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Funeral Home, Inc. At 4:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cory Martin, 24, Urbana, left the roadway in the 600 block of SR 13 N. Citations Jan. 3 Amy Dingess, 40, Roann, throwing burning material from a vehicle Dec. 28 Andrea Sharfman, 18, North Manchester, no license in possession Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Vehicles driven by Christopher Dresher, Converse, and Crystal Dunham, Peru, struck deer recently. Jan. 3 At 9:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Logan Robinson, 18, Urbana, left the roadway on CR 300 E near CR 400 N. At 1:03 a.m., a vehicle driven by Justin Panariello, 19, Wabash, was involved in an accident at U.S. 24 and SR 524. Jan. 2 At 11:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Courtney Gardner, 18, Wabash, was involved in an accient at 740 S. Wabash St., Wabash. At 3:22 p.m., vehi-
cles driven by Michelle Mclane, 16, Wabash, and J o s e p h i n e Grossnickle, 17, Wabash, collided at 564 E. SR 124, Wabash. At 12:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Robert Price, 45, Fort Wayne, left the roadway near 9531 N 200 W, North Manchester. At 9:15 a.m., vehicles driven by Dylan Lynch, 19, Peru, and Joseph Thompson, 34, Huntington, collided on CR 200 E near CR 250 S. At 9:14 a.m., vehicles driven by Brian Best, 44, Muncie, and Warren Thomas, 48, Marion, collided on SR 218 near Main Street in LaFontaine. At 9:13 a.m., vehicles driven by Andrew Landrum, 22, Warren, and Perry Shepherd, 53, North Manchester, collided on CR 1200 N near CR 200 W. Dec. 31 At 6:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tong Zhang, 22, Fort Wayne, was involved in an accident on SR 16 on the bridge at Stockdale. Dec. 29 At 2:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Roger Smith II, 29, Urbana, left the roadway near 11389 N 300 E, North Manchester. At 2:30 p.m., vehi-
cles driven by Andrew Harmon, 26, and Norman Dildine, 37, collided on CR 500 E near U.S. 24. Wabash County Jail Bookings Jan. 5 Aaron Hitlaw, 20, Wabash, interference with a crime reporting, battery Scott Miller, 19, Wabash, burglary, theft James Sizemore, 19, Wabash, burglary, theft Zachary Merrell, 20, Wabash, burglary, theft Michael Johnson, 29, failure to appear, battery resulting in bodily injury Jan. 4 Chad Penn, 38, North Manchester, receiving stolen property, burglary Brady White, 35, Wabash, habitual traffic violator, possession of a syringe, possession of a controlled substance Dustin Cornett, 19, North Manchester, invasion of privacy Daniel Baston, 25, North Manchester, disorderly conduct, intimidation Jan. 3 Joshua Hensley, 22, Wabash, driving while suspended – prior, operating while never licensed
Jennie Weber, 96 Member Zion Lutheran Church Oct. 9, 1915 – Jan. 6, 2012 Jennie V. Weber, 96, North Manchester, passed away on Jan. 6, 1:34 a.m., at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 9, 1915, in Landess, to LaMoine and Ruth (McVicker) Pulley. She first married Milan E. Torpy on April 7, 1934; he preceded her in death on June 13, 1968. She then married George W. Weber on June 28, 1977; he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 1981. Mrs. Weber retired from Essex Wire, Columbia City, in 1977, after 10 years of service. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester. She is survived by two sons, Max E. (Lanell) Torpy of Silver Lake and Tommy L. (Linda) Torpy of Claypool; three brothers, Harold (Mary Anna) Pulley of Bippus, and Ronald Pulley and Charles Pulley, both of Columbia City; a sister, Norma Lahr of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Rex Torpy; a daughter, Monica Janacek; a granddaughter; and two brothers. Funeral services were held on Jan. 9 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester. Pastor Ladona Webb officiated. Burial followed in Funk Cemetery, Bracken. Preferred memorial contributions are to American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005. Condolences for the family of Mrs. Weber may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.
Richard Watkins, 23, Wabash, trespassing Jessica Alexander, 36, Marion, driving while suspended prior Jan. 2 Rodney Zellers, 50, Wabash, theft Jan. 1 Heather McClean, 26, Wabash, theft Josh Black, 20, Wabash, probation violation Dec. 31 Alethea Eudy, 38, Roann, residential entry Dec. 30
Rachel Roseberry, 26, Peru, unlawful purchase of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine Dewayne Williams, 35, Wabash, child support Andrea Haggerty, 27, Wabash, attempt to obtain a controlled substance by fraud Paul Schmidt, 25, Fort Wayne, failure to appear – revocation of probation on tattooing a minor, failure to appear for
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Gerald Seifert, 82 Veteran U.S. Army July 25, 1929 – Jan. 1, 2012
Gerald R. Seifert, 82, North Manchester, formerly of Highland, passed away on Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m., Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on July 25, 1929, in East Chicago, to William and Jeanette (Klugkist) Seifert. He married Theresa S. Sammon on Nov. 20, 1954; she preceded him in death on April 25, 2006. Mr. Seifert graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1947 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He later earned a master’s degree in general engineering from Purdue. He was the patentee on numerous patents relating to the steel industry. He was an officer in the Holy Name Society, active member of the Purdue University Alumni and a proud member of the Dinosaur Golf Association. An amateur humorist, he wrote many skits, poems and funny essays. He was an engineer with Inland Steel, East Chicago, for 40 years, retiring in 1991, and he served in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1955. He was a member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church, North Manchester, and a former member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Munster. He is survived by a son, Matthew (Tammy) Seifert of North Manchester; two daughters, Kate (Jeff) Benedict of Ellicott City, Md., and Tricia (Chuck Hummel) Seifert of DeSoto, Texas; and grandchildren, Julie Seifert of North Manchester, Max Benedict of Ellicott City, Md., and Rebecca Hummel and Stephen Hummel, both of DeSoto, Texas. Along with his wife, he is preceded in death by three brothers. The Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Jan. 4, 10 a.m., at St. Robert’s Catholic Church, 1203 SR 114 E, North Manchester. Father Thomas Kodakassery will officiate. Burial will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call on Jan. 3, 3-7 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m., at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester. Preferred memorial contributions are to Purdue University Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, 403 W. Wood St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2007. Condolences for the family of Mr. Seifert may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.