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Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents March 12 At approximately 1:30 a.m., a vehicle was found in a yard on SR 13. Evidence suggests that the vehicle left the road and overturned multiple times before coming to rest. Driver of the car, Michael Andritsch, 48, North Manchester was found intoxicated walking along railroad tracks. At approximately 10:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Holly Pawlak, 21, Elkhard lost control and struck guardrails along SR 13. March 16 At approximately 4:04 a.m., a vehicle driven by Oscar Robinson II, 32, Roann, struck a deer on SR 15. At approximately 10:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Erica
&&& Farmer, 24, Wabash, struck a deer on CR 400 S. March 18 At approximately 9:40 a.m., a semi driven by Christopher Hurry, 40, Bluffton, slid on ice causing the trailer to strike a utility pole. At approximately 10:10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jennifer Bentley, 17, Wabash, swerved to miss an oncoming car that Ms. Bentley believed to be in her lane. The vehicle left the road, went through a ditch, and struck a utility pole. March 19 At approximately 6:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Paul Pyle, 54, Akron, struck a trash can. March 20 At approximately 7:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Craig Nordman, 50, Amboy, struck a deer on CR 950 S. At approximately 7:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Steven Lentz, 27, South
Andrew Barton, 22 Potter’s House Ministry member Oct. 1, 1990 – March 21, 2013
Andrew Wayne Barton, 22, Roann, died at 9:36 p.m., Thursday, March 21, at Wabash County Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 1, 1990 in Huntington, to Robert Wayne Barton and Robin E. (Sturgill) Stanton. He was a member of Potter’s House Ministry in Wabash. He loved cooking, fishing, baseball, and studying the Bible. He is survived by his mother, Robin E. Stanton, Roann; his father, Robert Wayne Barton, Grand Prairie, Texas; a sister, Kali Stanton, Roann; his grandparents, Billy Sturgill, Roann, Molly Swift, North Manchester, Nancy Hensley, Tampa, Fla., and Steve and Bev Barton, Lagro. Funeral services were held at GrandstaffHentgen Roann Chapel, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Bernice Pickering officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Make-A-Wish Foundation. The memorial guest book for Andrew may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Whitley, struck a large dog owned by Ronald Gatchel. Bookings March 18 Christopher Sebree, 33, 438 W. Market St., Wabash, revocation of electronic home device. March 19 Jeremy Preston, 31, 95 Gladstone Dr., Wabash, driving while intoxicated, refusal. Todd Hartzler, 50, 216 Manchester Ave., Wabash, revocation of probation, possession of methamphetamine. March 21 Lisa Fleck, 45, 10347 E ST 14, Akron, failure to appear, theft. Adrian Anderson, 28, 52285 Lookout Point Court, Granger, failure to appear, fail-
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Citations March 12 Andrea Coyne, 19, Wabash, cited for speed on SR 13, 72 in a 55. March 15 Austin Westerman, 34, Kokomo, cited for speed on SR 15, 70 in a 55. Diane JohnsonWirth, 48, Granger, cited for speed on SR 15, 67 in a 55.
Gladys Cook, 88 Member of Lagro United Methodist Church July 25, 1924 – March 18, 2013 Gladys Lucille Cook, 88, formerly of rural Lagro, died at 2:25 p.m., March 18, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born July 25, 1924 in Wabash County to Macie Guy and Hazel Beatrice (Vickery) Ross. Gladys was a 1943 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Harold Robert Cook in Wabash, on Jan. 6, 1945; he died Dec. 17, 2003. She retired from General Tire and also worked at Wagner Industries, both of Wabash. She attended Lagro United Methodist Church and was a member of the Wabash Saddle Club. Gladys and her husband loved spending time with their children riding horses and camping in Brown County, and with their friends at the Wabash Saddle Club. Gladys lived at Bickford Cottage for the last four years. She is survived by her two children, Janet A. Necessary, Greenville, Tenn., and Joe A. (Libby) Cook, Lagro; five grandchildren, Susan (David) Music, Centerville, Tenn., Lee Necessary, Wabash, Jeff (April) Necessary, Greenville, Amanda (Jason) Lyons and Nathan (Jess) Cook, both of Lagro; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Mason, and Logan Lyons, Lagro, and Aaron and Jake Necessary, Greenville. She was also blessed with a second family, the staff and friends at Bickford Cottage. Two brothers, Delmer and Bobby Ross; and three sisters, Gertie Dailey, Edna Gaunt, and Esther Hickey preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service on March 22 with Reverend Rick Borgman officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Preferred memorial is Bickford Cottage Activity Fund or Lagro United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Gladys may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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ure to pay. James Gillum, 29, 1315 Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester, revocation of probation, operating while intoxicated, possession of paraphernalia. March 22 Jeremy Melton, 30, 127 Elm St., Wabash, failure to appear, failure to pay.
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Alana Duncan, 33, Elkhart, cited for speed on SR 15, 68 in a 55. Carl Olinger, 81, Wabash, cited for speed on SR 13, 70 in a 55. March 16 Jace Croft Jr., 42, LaFontaine, driving wrong way on a one way, driving while
never licensed, driving while intoxicated. Laura Dice, 25, Avilla, cited for speed on US 24, 81 in a 60. Brian Kelly, 46, Milford, cited for speed on SR 15, 73 in a 55. March 17 M a d i s o n Sjahfiedin, 20, Columbia City, cited
for speed on SR 13, 75 in a 55. S a l v a d o r Hernandez, 24, North Manchester, cited for speed on SR 13, 71 in a 55. March 18 Karla Akins, 51, North Manchester, cited for speed on SR 13, 76 in a 55. Scot Miller, 44,
Willodean Walters, 92 Member of New Hope United Church of Christ June 12, 1920 – March 18, 2013
E. Willodean “Dean” Walters, 92, North Manchester, died at 10:50 a.m., March 18, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born June 12, 1920 in North Manchester, to Fred and Gladys M. (Grossnickle) Cummins. Dean married John F. Walters in Madison, Wis., on Nov. 27, 1942. He died June 10, 2003. She worked for Dr. Ira E. Peray and Dr. George W. Seward, O.D., in North Manchester until their deaths. She then worked for the News Journal and Tri-Oaks Realty, both of North Manchester, retiring July 9, 1999. She was a member of the New Hope United Church of Christ, in Bippus. Dean is survived by her three grandchildren, Scott Walters, North Manchester, Richard (Kimberly) Walters, Kentucky, and Wendy L. Walters, Atwood, Ind.; two sisters, Ruby Tyner and Lucille Newell, both of North Manchester; and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, John F. Walters, and one son, John D. Walters, preceded her in death. Graveside services and burial were March 21, at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, with Pastor Larry Holderbaum officiating. Preferred memorial is New Hope United Church of Christ, Bippus. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. The memorial guestbook for Dean may be signed on-line at grandstaffhentgen .com.
Clifford Bowling, 80 Former Wabash resident Nov. 5, 1932 – March 9, 2013
Clifford Bowling, 80, Cherry Valley, Ill. passed away Saturday, March 9, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Clifford was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Van Lear, Ky., son of Clayton and Gracie (Boyd) Bowling. Clifford and Mary Good were married Jan. 27, 1951 in Dora, Ind. Clifford worked the coalmines in Legion, Ky., before moving to Wabash, in 1949. He worked for General Electric until the plant was closed. He worked for General Tire for a short time before moving to Rockford where he worked for General Electric for sixteen years until the plant was closed. Clifford worked for Quaker Oats as a millwright starting in 1976, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially to see his daughter’s in Phoenix, Ariz., during the winter months. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; daughter, Helen Bowling; sons, Robert (Ann) Bowling and Gregory Bowling; grandchildren, Steven Bowling, Lisa Ballard, Elizabeth (Jeremy Earwicher) Bowling and Megan Bowling; great-grandchildren, Kevin and Logan Ballard, TJ Bowling, Isaac Gendle and Carter Earwicher; brothers, Carl (Hester) Bowling and Bill (Shari) Bowling; sisters, Faye (Alvin) Lowe, Lorean (Don) Music and Ethel Mae (George) Clifton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers, Otis, Marcus, Delbie and Clyde Bowling, sisters, Virgie and Garnet Bowling, Ruby Sisco, Elvie Tacket, Alka Fannin. Memorials in Clifford’s name may be directed to the Cherry Valley Methodist Church, 112 S. Cherry Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Illinois assisted the family. To extend condolences go to Cremation-Society.com.