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Doris Arlene Ebbinghouse, 95, North Manchester, entered the pearly gates of Heaven on Oct. 12, 2023.
She was the sixth of nine children born to Charles and Etta May Cauffman Brandenburg in Silver Lake on May 18, 1928.
Growing up during the Great Depression, Doris was fortunate to attend school at Monroe Elementary and later graduated from Sidney High School in 1946. Doris met Paul Ebbinghouse in October of 1944. The two dated for nearly two years before they wed on Aug. 27, 1946, and became lifelong residents of North Manchester. For the next 72 years, Doris and Paul loved each other dearly and were blessed with two children, Kenneth and Joyce.
Doris worked in the personnel department at Heckman Bindery for 26 years, which gave her the chance to meet new people and create lifelong friendships. She had a soft spot for children, often volunteering her time as a room mother at school, making baked goods for birthdays and celebrations, and teaching children to make dolls as she had been taught as a child. Faith was also important to Doris, and for many years she picked up children and took them to church for Bible School, ensuring they had every opportunity to find their Lord and Savior. Doris herself was a member of the Missionary Church in North Manchester.
The loving memory of Doris Ebbinghouse will be forever cherished by her son, Kenneth (Carol) Ebbinghouse, Fort Wayne; daughter, Joyce (Paul) Drake, North Manchester; sister, Juna Brandenburg; grandchildren, Amy (Ben Butler) Ebbinghouse and Aaron (fiancée Eva Shinikova) Ebbinghouse; great-grandchildren, Nina (Tyler Damerell) Williams and Jordan Gunter; two great-great-grandchildren; and surrogate grandchildren, Ethan (Kelsi) McDonald and Logan (Lakin) McDonald. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Raymond Ebbinghouse; brothers: Edward, Harold, Franklin and Howard; and sisters: Donnabelle, Alene and Irene.
Family and friends may call Friday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East St., North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Ken Sistrunk officiating. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Doris Ebbinghouse, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.
The family of Doris Ebbinghouse has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
