Donald C. Dillon, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana.  He was born in Grant County, on May 3, 1934, to the Raymond and Nina Dillon. Donald married Donna Dailey on May 12, 1961. She survives. Donald retired from General Motors in …read more.

Victor Asher Parrett, 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 12:53 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Parkview Dupont Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Victor was born on Nov. 18, 1943, in Wabash, to the late Jack and Maxine (Draper) Parrett. He married Cheryl Barnes on June 27, 1965. Victor served in …read more.

Marcille Airgood, 91,Wabash, passed away in her home at 8:45 a.m. Monday, January 1, 2018. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana.

Constance Jean “Connie” (Fuller) King, 58, of Wabash, passed away at her home at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30. She was born in St. Louis, Miss., on March 6, 1959, to Patricia Fuller and Larry Coldren Connie loved anything that had to do with the outdoors. She was self-employed and passionate about mowing and taking …read more.

Charles E. Harrell, 78, North Manchester, died at 10:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at his home. He was born in Lagro to the late Herman and Mary (Miller) Harrell on March 24, 1939. Charles married Chattie Hale on Nov. 21, 1971; she survives. He retired from General Tire in Wabash and attended the …read more.

Imogene P. Barton, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at her home. She was born on Dec. 20, 1930 in Lagro Township to the late Estel and Jennie (Cross) Kulb. Imogene married Gene H. Barton on Oct. 2, 1949; he passed away on Feb. 7, 2002. She was …read more.

Cory David Shenefield, 32, of Wabash, passed away on 10:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Jan. 19, 1985, in Wabash to David (Gloria) Shenefield and Sheryll (Dave) Ulshafer in Wabash. Cory was a 2003 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked at Clover Blossom Honey in LaFontaine. …read more.

Charles Leroy Hall, 75, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2017 at his residence with his son holding onto him.  His family was with him all week. Charles was born on Sept. 1, 1942 in Wabash, Ind.to Ernest and Willetta Hall also of Wabash. His parents preceded him death along with sister Inez and brother-in-law …read more.

Lucinda Beall passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at her home at the age of 71. Lucinda is survived by her husband Michael, her brother David Ash (Jody), and Nila Shaw, her sister-in-law. She is preceded in death by her parents. Lucinda was born on Nov. 8, 1945 in Marion, Ind. to Harold and Lucille Ash. She graduated from Marion High School in 1963. She …read more.

Lisa A. Light, 52, Wabash, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in her home. She was born on July 21, 1965 in Elwood to the late Robert Kelley and Imagene (Creech) Kelley, she survives in Wabash. Lisa married Jerry Light on April 10, 2015, he survives. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in …read more.

Sandra Sue Craft, 76, Wabash, passed away at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on to the late Harold and Dorothy (Calfee) Smith on January 3, 1941 in Wabash, Indiana. She was a Noble High School graduate. Sandy married James Richard Craft on June 29, 1968, he passed away on …read more.

Judy A. Gault, 60, Wabash, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born to Dock and Josephine (Akers) Gibson on December 9, 1956 in Peru, Indiana. Judy married William R. Gault on May 14, 1974, he passed away on April 1, 2013. She was …read more.

Velma L. Clark, 95, of Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Jan. 20, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born to the late Ezra and Effie (Morris) Bowlds on September 1, 1921 in Ohio County, Kentucky. Velma was a 1940 graduate of Hartford Kentucky High School and from …read more.

Harold D. Warford, 78, Wabash, passed away at 6:18 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to the late on Oct. 27, 1938 in Huntington. Harold married Maxine Ricks on Jan. 31, 1987, she survives. He retired from Maco Corp of Huntington. Harold was a member …read more.

Douglas “Duane” Keffaber, 77, Wabash, passed away at 12:18 a.m. on March 22, 2017, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late George and Emma (Hansen) Keffaber on Feb. 18, 1940 in Wabash. Duane graduated from Wabash High School in 1959. He married Kristie (Weaver) Landis on June 17, 2005, she …read more.

Dorothy L. Heck, 88, formerly of Somerset, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born to the late John and Helen (Bedwell) Sharp on Dec. 8, 1928 in Montpelier, Indiana. Dorothy was a graduate of Roll High School. She married Melvin E. Heck on April …read more.

Elbert E. Fingerle, 91, formerly of Wabash, Indiana died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at Aperion Care in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born to the late Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle on Dec. 9, 1925 in North Manchester, Indiana. He graduated from Wabash High School. He played Semi Pro Football for Wabash Express. Elbert married Mary …read more.

Paul J. Bowlby, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 3:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born to the late Samuel G. and Maud (Cunningham) Bowlby on April 11, 1923 in Wabash. Paul was a 1942 graduate of Wabash High School, then attended …read more.

Genna M. Garcia-Hiatt, 35, Wabash, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. She was born to Danny Wilcox of Wabash and Billie Jo (Watson) Wilcox of Wabash. Genna was a Wabash High School graduate of 2000. She married Robert Hiatt on Nov. 14, 2013, he survives. She was a homemaker to her family. Along with her …read more.

James D. “Jim” Bowman, 69, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Jan. 5, 2017 at his home. He was born to the late Charles H. Bowman and Mary (Hobbs) Medler on Feb. 2, 1947 in Marion, Ind. Jim was a truck driver for Pierston Trucking. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim was …read more.

Lacy Carpenter, 91, Wabash, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late John and June (Minnix) Carpenter on February 16, 1925 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He served his country in the United States Army. Lacy married Mary Miller July 26, 1947 in North …read more.

Linda K. Warren, 72, Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash. She was born March 17, 1944 in Wabash to the late Frank and Martha (McDonald) Warren. She worked at the Holiday Inn in Wabash. Linda was a member of the Apostolic Church in Wabash. …read more.

Harry W. Turner, 84, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. He was born to the late Wilbur and Laura (Smith) Turner on Jan. 29, 1932 in Marion. Harry served his country in the United States Army. He married Darlene Holtsclaw on Jan. 29, 1954, …read more.

Jessica Fisher, 36, Wabash, passed away at 7:54 p.m. Nov. 24, 2016, at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1980, in Lafayette, to Jerry L. Booth and Teresa D. (Fisher) Amburgey. She was a homemaker to her family. She is survived by her father: Jerry L. Booth, Lafayette; and mother: Teresa D. (Dale) …read more.

Stanley D. Lawrence, 77, Wabash, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late George Cecil and Effie Merlee (Brothers) Lawrence Jan. 8, 1939 in Wabash. He was a 1957 graduate from Wabash High School. Stan married Joyce S. Snapp Sept. 4, 1960, she survives. He …read more.

Anna “Jo” Joan Wyatt, 74, rural Wabash, passed away at 8:18 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Elmer Lavon and Evelyn (Prickett) Hale on March 21, 1942 in Peru. Jo was a member of Wabash Freewill Baptist Church in Wabash. She was a …read more.

Diana J. Collins, 47, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 1:48 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born July 24, 1969 in Wabash to Paul D. Moore and Kathy (Coble) Barker-Rowe, she survives in Wabash. Diana was a server, bartender, and cook at Smitty’s in Wabash. …read more.

Gary Lee Bowman, 58, LaFontaine, passed away at 1:16 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late Richard and Opal (Kendall) Bowman Nov. 21, 1957 in Marion. Gary was an independent millwright welder. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and playing pool. Gary is survived …read more.

Galen O. Davenport, 96, LaFontaine, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at his home with his daughters by his side. He was born to the late Glenwood and Wilhelmina (Roher) Davenport on March 20, 1920 in Constantine, Mich. Galen’s family moved from Constantine to Wabash in 1935. He was a 1938 graduate …read more.

Roberta M. Brinegar, 92, Wabash, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Lafayette Jan. 27, 1924 to the late Gloe and Goldie (Deboy) Deardorff. She graduated from Linlawn High School in the class of 1942. She married Edward B. Brinegar in Wabash April 25, 1942. He …read more.

M. Louise Rhamy, 70, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. She was born to the late John C. and Hassie (Aiken) Brown on Oct. 5, 1945, in Greenville, Tenn. Louise married Levon E. Rhamy on April 17, 1966; he passed away June 23, 2008. She retired …read more.

M. Louise Rhamy, 70, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at Marion General Hospital in Marion.

A. Eileen Meyer, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born to the late George M. and Cleo Toy (Keel) Haymond on Nov. 9, 1918, in Wabash County. Eileen married Everett C. Meyer on Dec. 25, 1940, he passed away in 1961. …read more.

Martha E. Leonhard, 92, Wabash, passed away at 2:53 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to the late John Samuel and Dora (Bare) Ellet on September 3, 1924 in Andrews. Martha married Robert Leonhard on August 25, 1952, he passed away in July of 1976. She worked …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Chauncey Leo Rhoades Jr. and his mother, Judy (Campbell) Rhoades, who survives in Wabash. Rod was a 1985 graduate from Northfield …read more.

Mark A. Wells, 56, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in LaFontaine. He was born to the late James and Marguerite (Allen) Wells on June 13, 1960, in Marion. He was a tech for United Technologies in Huntington. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Services are to be announced. McDonald Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mildred Rose (Ryer) Garlish, 97, LaFontaine, formerly of Farmington, Ill. and Mesa, Ariz., passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 in LaFontaine.

Clarence L. Tully, 80, formerly of Wabash, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at 2:10 a.m. in his home in Ocala, Fla.

Wilma Jean Snapp, 91, Wabash, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Charles Alber and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Goble on Sept. 23, 1924, in Peru. Wilma Jean married Rex H. Snapp on Aug. 30, 1941, he passed away on March 11, 2008. She …read more.

Christopher J. Stout, 24, Wabash, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on July 14, 1992, in Wabash, to Gary Wayne and Kelly Jo (McGinnis) Stout, who survive in Wabash. Chris was a 2011 graduate from Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate …read more.

Florence Tyson, 101, Wabash, passed away at 11 p.m. on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to Issac and Lessie (Copeland) Miller in Wabash. Florence married Byron Tyson of December 8th, 1933. He passed away on April 1, 1988. She is survived by a son Charles Tyson and half …read more.

Funeral services for Jacquelyn Finnegan Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 4-6 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Wabash. Mrs. Lendman died on July 23, 2016. She was a member of Northside …read more.

Jackie Dale Orr, 68, Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. He was born to the late Elmer Ray and Emily Lucille (Bowles) Orr on July 1, 1947, in Wabash. Jackie worked at Arc of Wabash County for over 30 years and was loved by all. …read more.

Jane D. McVicker-Hulley, 87, Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West of Wabash. She was born to the late Nick and Helena (Sims) Dorsaneo in Wayne, Pa. on Sept. 11, 1928. Jane was a ballet dancer; she studied for 21 years. She taught ballet in Philadelphia, Pa. …read more.

Dean A. Proffitt, 62, Wabash, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Parkview of Wabash. He was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Wabash County, to the late David J. Proffitt and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt, his mother survives in Wabash. He was a Southwood High School graduate, class of 1971. Dean was …read more.

Mary June Dice-Small, 82, LaFontaine, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to the late John T. and June P. (Cook) White on April 12, 1934, in Grandview. Mary June graduated from Banquo High School in 1952. She married John F. Dice on …read more.

Carol Ann Steele, 64, Wabash, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. She was born to the late Luther and Zelma (Pontius) Steele on Oct. 6, 1951, in Wabash. Carol enjoyed Elks Bingo and Knights of Columbus Bingo, both of Wabash. Carol is survived by a brother: …read more.

Phillip B. Floyd, 81, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born to the late Cecil B. Floyd and L. Pearl (Weesner) Jervis on April 24, 1935, in Swayzee. Phillip was a 1955 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He retired from Gen Corp Tool and Die, Marion. …read more.

Carol Nicolette Porcenaluk, 52, Urbana, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Walter Walchak and her beloved mother, Carol (Matlack) Walchak on Dec. 6, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked at Lances Grocery Store in North Manchester. She was a member …read more.

James “Buddy” Jones, 55, rural Wabash, passed away at 7:46 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his residence, where he was surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1960 to Clarence Jones and Ruby (Whisman) Jones in Marion.

Robert “Bob” Enyeart, 80, of rural Wabash, passed away at 1:13 p.m Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington. He was born to the late Charles and Geraldine (Barnes) Enyeart on Sept. 24, 1935, in Wabash. Bob married Doris Webb on Aug. 22, 1958, she survives. He was a truck driver. Bob …read more.

Mary Ann Scheurer, 64, of Dale, passed at 2:50 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Core of Dale Nursing and Rehab in Dale. She was born to the late Max I. and Vera (Odle) Key on Feb. 24, 1952, in Marion. She is survived by brothers: David Key (Joyce) of Marion,, Mark Key (Sherri L.) …read more.

On the early morning of May 4, Judith Anne Wiles went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Carl J. Mitchell, 87, Wabash, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. He was born to Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell June 24, 1928, in Bristol, Va. Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell Jan. 27, 1951. Carl was a …read more.

Richard K. “Rick” Grier, 68, Wabash, passed away at 4:22 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born to Richard K. Grier of Hampton, N.C., and the late, Wilma (Elshire) Grier on Oct. 31, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. Rick was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Ruth Anna Gilpin, better known as Ruthie, 96, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, went to her heavenly home at 12:35 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. She was born east of LaFontaine to Frank and Belle (Kirkman) Hudlow on June 5, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of …read more.

Paul Joseph Houlihan, 82, Peru, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Hickory Creek in Peru. He was born to the late Paul and Phoebe (Millican) Houlihan on Dec. 31, 1933, in Fort Wayne. Paul was a graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Sondra Cattin on August 10, 1957, she survives …read more.

Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe.

Bernice Miltenberger-Grover, 99, of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to the late William and Margaret (Pierson) Sweet on Nov. 3, 1916 in Cass County, Indiana.

Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe. She was born to the late Lawrence and Madge (Bannister) Blood on April 1, 1919, in Wabash. Janet married Harold E. Renbarger on Jan. 9, 1938, he passed away in Nov. of …read more.

Patricia Jean Wilcox, 84, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016m at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. She was born to the late John Francis and Velda Virginia (Winslow) Bott on March 15, 1931, in Marion. She was a graduate from St. Paul’s High School. Patricia married John E. Wilcox on Aug. 15, …read more.

Michael “Mike” L. Waak, 57, of LaFontaine,passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. He was born to the Ronald Lee Waak of LaPorte, and the late, Carol (Myers) Waak on Dec. 5, 1958, in Michigan City. Mike graduated in 1976 from Rolling Prairie High School …read more.

Michael “Mike” L. Waak, 57, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. He was born to the Ronald Lee Waak of LaPorte, and the late, Carol (Myers) Waak on Dec. 5, 1958, in Michigan City. Mike graduated in 1976 from Rolling Prairie High School …read more.

Velma M. White-Smith, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 10:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Walter V. and Tessie (Garst) Hawley June 13, 1922, in Wabash. Velma married Curtis Eugene White Jan. 24, 1953. He passed away Feb. 4, 1984. …read more.

George E. Walker, 78, LaFontaine, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in his home. He was born on May 14, 1937, in Peru, to the late Hillard and Pearl (Poor) Walker. George married Kathleen Burgin, she survives. He retired from Thompson Consumer Electronics in Marion, as a machine attendant. He was a …read more.

Doris Jane “DJ” Duncan, 72, Warsaw, formerly of Fort Wayne and Muncie, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Friday, December 25, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Vern L. and Catherine (Goebel) Anderson on February 26, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a graduate of Wabash High …read more.

Doris J. Duncan, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.

Emma Lou Price, 71, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015m at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born to the late Robert Fawley and Frances (Easterday) Tucker on June 9, 1944 in Wabash. Emma married Jackie Price in 1975 in Clintwood, Va., he survives in Wabash. …read more.

Patrick A. Weitzel, 46, Andrews, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born to Larry Weitzel (Diana) of Wabash, and Patricia (Smith) VanMeter of Silver Lake, on May 28, 1969, in Wabash. Patrick married Kelly Wilcox on June 5, 2003, she survived. …read more.

Richard F. Grove, 89, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Russell D. and Ruth (Henkel) Grove on March 17, 1926, in Fort Wayne. He was a Bluffton High School graduate. Richard married Dora A. Stevens on June 6, 1954, they have been married …read more.

Landon C. Smith, 27, Wabash, passed away at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash, to Douglas E. and Teresa K. (Crace) Smith on Oct. 8, 1988. Landon attended Wabash High School and received his G.E.D.. He was the District Manager at the Wabash Plain Dealer. Landon loved …read more.

Dorothy G. Johnson Drook, 89, Arcadia, Fla. died at 11:54 p.m. Oct. 23, 2015, at her summer home in Wabash. She was the widow of Murry K. Drook. Born April 20, 1926, in Greeneville, Tenn. to Boy J. and Polly Fox Johnson. She is survived by a daughter: Georgia Proffitt Engelman; a son: Charles Dennis …read more.

Mary A. Cooper, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Edna (Scott) Keafauver on Oct. 11, 1922, in Marion. Mary married George D. “Bunk” Cooper on Jan. 5, 1940, he passed away on Nov. 3, 1989. She retired from …read more.

Arnold E. Cly Jr., 70, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Arnold E. and Guinevere (Hinshaw) Cly on Feb. 4, 1945 at Dalhart, Texas. Arnold married Carol Anne Campbell on June 26, 1965, she survives. He was an engineer for Honeywell, …read more.

Barbara S. Cone, 60, Urbana, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late James A. Taylor and Mintie (Porter) Kerr on July 10, 1955, in Wabash. Barb married Sammy C. Cone on July 14, 1973, he survives. She attended Christian Heritage Church …read more.

Earnest “Ernie” C. Swain, 96, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in LaFontaine. He was born to the late Wm. Henry and Bessie Ellen (Caton) Swain on Nov. 19, 1918, in St. Clair County, Mis. Earnest married Charline Shannon Hardman in 1945, she passed …read more.

Catherine Joann Brown, 27, of Gas City, passed away at 7:31 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 in Swayzee. She was born to Kenny Stiddom of Adamsville, Tenn. and Tawna (Miracle) Davis of Memphis, Tenn. on Nov. 20, 1987, in Wabash. She is also survived by daughter: Kaelynne Emily; brother: James Stiddom, Adamsville, Tenn.; and sister: …read more.

Surrounded by angels, earthly and celestial, Gene Hoover, 90, entered eternity into the open arms of His Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, in Matthews, North Carolina. He had been in declining health for several years, but he fought the good fight until the very end. Gene was born Feb. 11, 1925, in …read more.

Berton M. Moore, 82, Wabash, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion. He was born to the late William V. and Agnes (Campbell) Moore on March 9, 1933, in Wabash. He married Phyllis Akers on June 30, 1956, she survives. Berton served his country in …read more.

Ruth E. Brown, 74, of Wabash, passed away at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Walter Evans and Lula Mae (Ward) Hartsell on July 18, 1941, in Wabash. Ruth retired from Wabash County Hospital as a housekeeper. She was a member of Christ Fellowship …read more.

Jerry R. Stoner, 75, of Wabash, passed away at 8:08 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Roy W. and Kathrine (Welker) Stoner on Aug. 8, 1940, in Delphi. Jerry was a 1958 graduate from Delphi High School and attended IU of Kokomo. He married Roxanna Wray on June 11, …read more.

Maria (Castro) Santos-Rubio, 90, of Wabash, passed away at 12:31 a.m. on Aug. 17, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born to the late Silvestre and Isabel (Rangel) Castro on March 30, 1925, in Alamo, Texas. Maria grew up around Edinburg, Texas. She lived most of her life in Port Lavaca, Texas, …read more.

Daniel A. Miller, 49, of Greenwood, formerly of Wabash, passed away at his home on Friday, June 24, 2015. He was born on Feb. 23, 1966, in Wabash, to Barbara Jean (Strasser) Miller, she survives in Wabash. Daniel was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. He served his country in the United States Navy for …read more.

Zelbert D. Sparks, 70, of Wabash, passed away at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at his home in Wabash. He was born to the late George Franklin and Mary (Brown) Sparks on Jan. 8, 1945 in Wabash. Zelbert married Patricia V. Garner on Dec. 2, 1968, she passed away on Oct. 19, 2001. He …read more.

Johnny Swafford, 59, Wabash, passed away at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born on March 20, 1956, in Bluffton to the late Ernest Swafford and Nancy (Moser) Swafford, she survives in Disko, Indiana. Johnny was a self-employed sub-contractor, John’s Contracting in Wabash. He married Christina Owen on May 12, 1994, she survives. …read more.

Jo Van Copeland, 66, of Wabash, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp on Nov. 3, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana. She was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. Jo married Terry E. …read more.

Lydia “Marcy” Marcella (Burns) Finnell, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Truman and Bertha Leona (Miller) Burns on Nov. 30, 1937, in Darke County, Ohio. She attended nursing school at Earlham College in Richmond, then graduated from Manchester …read more.

Eugene M. Wiese, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 3:11 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. He was born to the late Alvin John and Elizabeth Claira (Berndt) Wiese on July 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. Eugene served his country in the United States Army. He married Catherine L. Wiese, she preceded him …read more.

Gaynell Elliott, 61, Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Zilla Zoe Welsh, 86, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. She was born to the late Milo and Lucy (White) Gruwell in LaFontaine on Nov. 21, 1928. Zilla married Clifford Welsh, he passed away in 1978. She retired from United Tech. Zilla cherished the “White” …read more.

Alma “Pat” Mahan, 91, a Wabash resident for most of her life, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East of Wabash. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel (Keim) Wallace on Sept. 2, 1923, in Somerset. She was a 1942 graduated from New Salem High …read more.

Dr. A. Forrest Troyer, one of the pioneers of modern corn breeding, died peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2015, He was 85 and lived in DeKalb, Ill. He lived life with purpose; his family and pursuit of his passion for corn breeding. From growing up in a corn breeding family, to operating a certified seed farm …read more.

Gregory D. Starnes passed away at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 31, 1957 to James A. Starnes and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes in Illinois. Gregory married to Maria E. Perdue on March 3, 2006, she survives. He was employed at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. Along with his wife: …read more.

Christopher Lee Johnson, 48, of Wabash, died at his home at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20. He was born on June 30, 1966 in Wabash, to the late Gillen Ding Johnson Jr. and Virginia Gayle (Jacobs) Johnson. Chris graduated in 1984 from Northfield High School, he also attended Vocational School. He was a farmer most …read more.

Thomas E. Ross Jr., 87, of Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born to the late Thomas E. Ross Sr. and Louise (Hardin) Ross on May 6, 1927, in Cairo, Ill. Tom served his country in the United States Merchant Marines, then in …read more.

Samuel T. George, 81, Wabash, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late William and Osa (Long) George Dec. 25, 1933 in Muncie. He was a graduate of Wabash High School. Samuel served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Diehl of …read more.

Mary Brewer-Fawley, 95, of Wabash, passed away at 10:43 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Peru. She was born to the late Orville and Ethel Clark on Oct. 26, 1919, in Middlebury. She married R.D. Brewer, he passed away on Jan. 17, 1996. She then married Robert Fawley, he passed away …read more.

Richard L. Thompson, 78, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born to the late John S. and Leona (Beidel) Thompson on May 9, 1936 in LaFontaine. Richard graduated from LaFontaine High School in 1954. He married Jeanette Cable on Oct. 7, 1956, she survives. …read more.

Jack Lee Harris, 82, a Lafontaine resident, passed on March 6, 2015, at Parkview Wabash County Hospital. Born Oct. 8, 1932, in Wabash, to Kenneth Harris and Helen (Halderman) Harris, of Wabash. Jack, was a veteran of the United States Army 179th Infantry, where he served in Korea. Jack married Oneda “Dee” Music on Nov. …read more.