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Gregory L. "Greg" Myers, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. Greg was born on Jan. 10, 1941, in Waba...
06/11/2026

Gregory L. "Greg" Myers, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. Greg was born on Jan. 10, 1941, in Wabash, a son of the late Lawrence E. and Pauline (Helminger) Myers. Greg graduated from Wabash High School and in 1963 earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Indiana University, where he met and fell in love with his wife, Barbara Macy. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year.

Although Greg grew up in a small town, his career took him to both the West Coast and East Coast before he briefly lived in Akron, Ohio. He joined Wayne Metal Products in Markle, Indiana, where he eventually became a co-owner, ultimately settling just 45 miles from where they began.

He was a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist, Fort Wayne, where he served as chairman of both the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and Board of Trustees. He was also a member of the Old Crown Brass Band, New Haven Alumni Band, and Community Band. In his free time, he enjoyed water skiing, scuba diving, flying airplanes, woodworking, and gardening. He and his family also enjoyed spending time in their second home on Lake Cumberland.

Surviving family include his wife, Barb Myers; sons, Patrick (Angela) Myers and Barry (Lisa) Myers; grandchildren, Michelle, Michael (Maddy), Melissa, Madeline, and Mark Myers; sister-in-law, Patsy Myers; and nephews, Brian and Jeff Myers. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his brother, John Stanley "Stan" Myers.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne.

A funeral service celebrating Greg's life will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Tom Ream officiating.

Greg's final resting place will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.

Memorials in his name may be made to the Old Crown Brass Band, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, or Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

Condolences and memories of Greg may be left online at www.greenlawnmpfh.com

06/09/2026

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20 for the 2026 North Manchester Town-Wide Garage Sales. It’s the perfect time to clean out the closets, hunt for hidden gems, and enjoy a weekend of community garage-saling fun.

Want to place a sale ad?
Ads are $10 with a 50-word limit and must include the sale address. Please also include your name and phone number, which will not be published.

North Manchester ad drop-off locations:

North Manchester Utility Office
101 E. Main St., North Manchester
During business hours or in the mail slot

Former News-Journal Building
1306 St. Rd. 114 W., North Manchester
Mail slot on the front door

Ads may also be dropped off at The Wabash County News-Journal/The Paper building in Wabash, located at the corner of SR 13 and Highway 24. After-hours drop-offs can be placed in the front door mail slot.

North Manchester ad deadline: Friday, June 12
Ads will run in the June 17 issue of the Wabash County News-Journal, on The Paper of Wabash County page, and on the North Manchester News-Journal page. A QR code with mapped listings will also be available.

Looking for even more garage-saling fun? The City of Wabash Garage Sale will be held Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13.

Questions? Call 260-356-1107 or 260-563-8326.
Ad text may also be emailed to [email protected].

Get ready, North Manchester. The bargains are about to bloom!

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of George Wallace Loughman of North Manchester. H...
06/08/2026

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of George Wallace Loughman of North Manchester. He passed away peacefully in his home at 9:20 am, June 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 27, 1942 in Greene County, Penn., he was the son of Wallace and Marie (Rush) Loughman. George graduated from West Greene High School in Rogersville, Penn. He then went on to serve a term in the United States Air Force as a jet fuel mechanic. As the years passed, he held various positions, but ultimately earned a Graduate School of Banking diploma from the University of Wisconsin, and spent 35 years in all facets of the banking industry. Upon retiring he took on a rewarding position serving the disabled residents of The Arc of Wabash County, and spent his free time drinking coffee with his buddies every day at Hoosier Point.

George had a bigger than life personality that would light up every room he entered. His story telling abilities kept everyone captivated. He was a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan and absolutely loved his collection of Harley Davidson motorcycles. One of his most beloved traditions was the annual golf outing he attended with a few of his fellow banking alumni and their spouses, a tradition that lasted the past 42 years.

He will forever be cherished by his wife, Connie Tyner Loughman; their children, Joy Loughman, David Baillieul, Joe & Kellye Loughman, Robert and Michelle Hobbs, and Brent and Carrie Haycraft; their grandchildren, Brandon and Andrea Rans, Haley Baillieul, and Austin Malott, Clay Baillieul, Karlye and Liam De Stefano, Kelsye Loughman, Andrew and Fallon Hobbs, Jillian and CJ Stepnowski, Samuel Hobbs, Justin Poehler, Cody and Kristen Shipley, Natalie Haycraft and Davis Coyne; their great-grandchildren, Luci Scobie, Gavin Malott, Emerson Rans, Charlie Jo Rans, Shane Kenney, Raylee Rose De Stefano, Natalie Hobbs, Remy Hobbs, Olive Hobbs, Hudson Poehler and Navy Coyne; and their brother-n-law, Jerry Maley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Wallace and Marie Loughman, his wife; Sharon Ayersman Loughman, and his sister; Kay Maley.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rochester.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, June 8, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services.

The preferred memorial is to The Arc of Wabash County. The memorial guestbook for George Loughman can signed at Grandstaff-Hentgen.com.

The Manchester Area Youth Soccer League concluded its season Saturday morning, June 6. After the games, teams and fans s...
06/07/2026

The Manchester Area Youth Soccer League concluded its season Saturday morning, June 6.

After the games, teams and fans stayed for a special ceremony which celebrated long-time soccer coach at Manchester University, and founder of Manchester Youth Soccer, Dave Good.

Good, along with a committee that included Steve Hammer, Jeff and Jane Hunn, John Ingold, and Jon Lahman, started the league in 1982.

Read more about the the day and Good in the June 10 issue of the Wabash County News-Journal.

Nancy Louise "Nan" Axelson, 82, of Wabash, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Blair Ridge in Peru, after a long battle with...
06/05/2026

Nancy Louise "Nan" Axelson, 82, of Wabash, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Blair Ridge in Peru, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Nan was born on Jan. 26, 1944 in Belden, Ind., a small community along the Wabash River in Wabash County, to Merlin and Dorothy Huston. Her formative years were spent in Laketon. Attending Laketon High School through her sophomore year, she would go on to graduate from the Indiana Academy in Cicero, Ind.

After her high school graduation, she pursued a career in nursing. Graduating from Hinsdale Nursing Academy as a registered nurse, Nan Worked at Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, Michigan for over 40 years, eventually becoming a charge nurse, responsible for the hospital at night. In 1972, as a young nurse, she fulfilled her long time goal of traveling through Europe. Originally planned with a fellow nurse who was stationed in Vietnam, she continued on undaunted by herself when her friend could not make the trip. She fell in love with England, returning throughout her life, often with friends or family.

Nan met the love of her life, Robert Bruce Axelson in 1976. These were some of the happiest days of her life, ending way too soon with Bob's passing in 1984. As a widow, Nan became the pillar of her church, her family, and her friends. She moved back to Wabash in the mid 1990's to be with and care for her family, making the long commute to work each weekend.

Nan was a great lover of life and her passion for reading, writing, traveling, photography, hosting family get togethers, antiquing, women's jail ministry, and many other interests was an inspiration to all who knew her. While never having children on her own, she was as loving as an aunt as anyone could ever wish for. To so many of us, those are two of our favorite words, "Aunt Nancy."

She is survived by her nephews, John (Melissa) Huston of Wabash, and Jim (Kathleen) Williams of Beverly Hills, Mich., and niece, Tricia (Dave Rueth) Duncan of Flora, her sister, Karen Childers of Wabash, and her brother-in-law Jim Williams Sr. of Flora. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sisters, Christina Williams and Patricia Huston.

Funeral services for Nancy will be at 3:30 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

Friends may call from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.

Graveside services and burial will be at 11 a.m., on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery, 10160 Rose Hill Road, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 49103.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer's Association.

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

Due to a press problem this week, Page 6 of the Wabash County News-Journal was left off.
06/03/2026

Due to a press problem this week, Page 6 of the Wabash County News-Journal was left off.

06/03/2026

***RUMMAGE SALES IN AND AROUND LAFONTAINE THIS WEEKEND***

2258 E 1050 S West of Flashing Light

110 Meadow Drive

11322 S 700 E.

105 E Kendall Street, NEW ITEMS JULIANS BARGAINS

9933 S America Road

22 E Branson

214 W Kendall

2258 E 1050 S West of flashing light

7 W Kendall

11500 S 600 E

106 Factory Street

12 E Kendall

10577 S. America Rd.

106 W Branson

201 Logan St.

9219 S America Road

109 E Grant St.

104 W Branson

407 E Kendall

6 E Branson,

2 S Wabash Ave

108 E Branson

201 E Kendall

101 E Kendall

103 Thomas Road

23 E Branson

106 S Main (3d print designs )

406 E Kendall

101 Pence Road

5072 E 1050 S

14 Branson St.

2106 E 1050 S

103 Thomas Road

Eclectic shop on Branson

113 Ashland Drive

402 E Kendall

100 Palm View Dr

7 Hale Drive

3057 E 800 S

217 W Kendall, St.

109 Grant Street
4644 E 1050 S

9 S Main St.

06/01/2026

***Multi Family Garage Sale***
Thursday, June 4, 3 - 7 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 8-5 p.m.
1575 W 900 N, North Manchester
CANOES, WASHING MACHINE, MEN’S BIKE,
MINI FRIDGE, VEGGIE PLANTS, Lots of Miscellaneous

Linda Lou Boggs, 79, of Lagro, died at 6:35 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She ...
06/01/2026

Linda Lou Boggs, 79, of Lagro, died at 6:35 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 18, 1947, in Huntington to Raymond and Bernice (Yocum) Schaffer.

Linda was a graduate of Lagro High School. She married Billy E. Boggs in Lagro, on April 21, 1979; he died July 27, 2017. Linda retired from IMCO in Huntington after several years. She attended the Lagro Community Church and was a former member of the Lagro American Legion. Linda enjoyed watching and feeding the hummingbirds, and sitting outside on her porch swing. She loved taking care of her family and raising her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by four children: Jennifer (Richie Harlan) Beeks of Wabash, Greg (Nikki) Beeks of Lagro, Therese Mangrum of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Sharon (Dennis) Bone of Roann; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons Ronald and Thomas Beeks, daughter Patty King, and two brothers Robin and Terry Schaffer.

There will be a celebration of Linda's life at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

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