View Dorotha Morris Dorotha M. Morris, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on September 28, 1933 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Robert & Vinie (Clark) Griffith. Dorotha married Edgar B. Morris on October 31, 1953; he passed away on November 2, 2003.  Dorotha retired from General Tire in Wabash. Dorotha is survived by; one brother, James (Donna) Griffith, of Mesa, Arizona and one…

View Britt Gardner Britt D. Gardner, of Middle Point, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Wabash, on May 12, 1954, to Robert L. and Lutricia (Blockson) Gardner. Britt attended Saint Bernard Catholic School and was a 1972 graduate of Southwood High School.  He served in the United States Army.  After serving in the Army, he worked as a truck driver.  Britt is survived by his mother, Lutricia, of Wabash; brothers, Robert Gardner…

View Harold Bowman Harold G. Bowman, 77, of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  Harold was born on April 17, 1942, in Wabash County, to the late Clarence and Helen (Leach) Bowman. Harold was a 1960 graduate of LaFontaine High School and he attended Porter College. After college, he served in United States Army as part of the 164th MP Division. Harold was stationed in Germany from 1966 to 1968.  Harold retired from Superior Essex in Fort Wayne and i…

View Martha (Sue) Hays On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Martha (Sue) Hays, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 86 in St Louis, Mo after a short illness. Sue was born on September 17, 1932 in Wabash, IN to Dorwin and Lenore (Conner) Pearson. She grew up and attended school in Wabash, IN; received her BA in Elementary Education from Ball State University in Muncie IN. On August 21, 1954 she married Thomas (Tom) A Hays and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. …

View Anna Long Anna June Long, 93, of Wabash, surrounded by family and friends, passed away at 3:33 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at her residence.  Anna was born on June 1, 1926, in Miami County, to the late Willard and Mary (Weller) Draper.  She married Neil H. Long on January 16, 1944; he passed away on March 28, 2014.  Anna owned and operated Country Ceramics.  She also managed dress shops in downtown Wabash for many years and knitted hats with her friends to do…

View Diane Parsons Diane Parsons, 64, of Wabash, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2019. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Diane Parsons, 64, of Wabash, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2019. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash,… View &n…

View Edith McMillan Edith I. McMillan, 92, of Wabash, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Rolling Meadow Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.  She was born on January 27, 1927, in Huntington County, Indiana, to the late Mason and Ora (Bowler) Keiffer.  Edith married Warren T. McMillan on December 20, 1946. Edith was the 1945 valedictorian of her graduating class at Banquo High School.  After high school, she attended Fort Wayne International Business Co…

View Bonnie Roberts Bonnie H. Roberts, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 5:32 p.m., on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  Bonnie was born in Santa Rosa, California on July 6, 1933, to the late Clifton Brown and Leora (Hurd) Ledebur.   Bonnie worked for twelve years at the State Hospital in California.   Bonnie is survived by one son, George Blair, of Kokomo; two daughters, Karen (William) Moore, of Roann and Colleen (Gregg) Kniss, of Peru; two sisters, Laurie (Guy)…

View Velma Petro-Pearce Velma Petro-Pearce, 92, of Wabash, passed away at 5:13 a.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Bickford of Wabash.  She was born in Sweetser, Indiana, on August 25, 1926, to the late Frank and Opal (Flook) Berry. Velma married Grant Petro in 1943; he passed away in 1996. Velma then married Thomas Pearce on April 8, 2002; he passed away on June 11, 2017. Velma worked as a homemaker and was affiliated with the Church of Christ. Velma is survived by two sons, Joseph (C…

View Dorothy Timmons Dorothy J. Timmons, 98, of Wabash, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor – East, in Wabash.  She was born on July 25, 1921, in Wabash County, to the late Walter L. and Edith (Young) Martin.    Dorothy was a 1939 graduate of Linlawn High School. She retired from First National Bank of Wabash.   Dorothy is survived by her son, Tom Timmons, of Montpelier, Ohio; daughter, Karla Ansel, of Wabash; five grandchildren, Br…

View Anna Boucher Anna M. Boucher, 64, of Somerset, passed away at 1:00 a.m., on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her residence.   Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Anna M. Boucher, 64, of Somerset, passed away at 1:00 a.m., on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her residence.   Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to …

View Wayne Carpenter Wayne D. Carpenter, 67, of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.   Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Wayne D. Carpenter, 67, of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.   Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana… V…

View Meredith Speicher Meredith E. Speicher, 89, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com   Meredith E. Speicher, 89, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana… Vi…

View Bonnie Garlish Bonnie J. Garlish, age 79, of LaFontaine, Indiana, went to be with her husband, Garry Garlish, on August 3, 2019. She was born on March 24,1940 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Paul and Laura Alice (Buckner) Turner. She was a devoted mother to Lynn Bauer (Brian), of Hartford City, Lori (Mike) Brane, of LaFontaine and Loretta (Bob) Mottram, of Huntington. Bonnie was a dedicated grandmother to Taran, Lauren, and Victoria Bauer, Meghan (Fiancee, Bryce Doyle) and Zachary Brane,…

View Martha Robinson Martha L. Robinson, 92, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born on January 31, 1927, in Wells County, to the late Homer E. and Nola (Hoover) Harvey.   Martha married Charles H. Robinson on August 17, 1946; he passed away on June 21, 2005.  Martha worked as a homemaker.  She was a member of Treaty Church of Christ and a former member of the Liberty Township Homemakers Club.  Martha is survived by two s…

View Ruby Wright Ruby A. Wright, 93, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian.  She was born June 11, 1926, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Charles and Alice Ferguson. Ruby married James E. Wright in 1946; he passed away in 1993.  She retired from Foster Forbes Glass Company in Marion, Indiana and then went to work at Walmart, retiring at the age of 81.  Ruby was a member of the Liberty Baptis…

View Dolores Snyder Dolores Jean Snyder, 89, of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:54 a.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Wabash Parkview Hospital. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Dolores Jean Snyder, 89, of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:54 a.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Wabash Parkview Hospital. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funera…

View Richard Alex Watkins Richard Alex Watkins, 31, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019.   Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Richard Alex Watkins, 31, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019.   Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana…..

View Edison Smith Edison “Dean” Smith, 73, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Edison “Dean” Smith, 73, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. Funeral services are pending and have been entrust…

View Thomas Nance Thomas R. “Ray” Nance, 73, of Wabash, passed away at 1:35 a.m., on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor – East in Wabash.  Ray was born on October 17, 1945, in Illinois, to the late Thomas Nance & Lola Reams. Ray married Modelle Penix in 1993; she passed away on March 2, 2018. Ray retired from Grandstaff Rendering in North Manchester and then worked for Peabody in North Manchester.  Ray is survived by step-son, John (Amy) Yoakum, of Wabash;… Thomas …

View Mary Leland Mary E. Leland, 84, of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 5, 1935, to the late Ralph C. Metzger and Ethel (Hendricks) Kerr. Mary graduated from Lagro High School.  She married James McNoldy in 1981; he passed away in 1995.  She then married Wendell Leland in 2004. Mary was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church.  She owned the Blue Rabbit Antique Store in Wabash. Ma…

View Wilma Hurt Wilma J. Hurt, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.   Wilma was born, in Wabash, on November 1, 1929, to the late William & Mary (Clupper) Ogan.  She married Deward Hurt on March 25, 1955.  He passed away on April 8, 2012. Wilma worked as a homemaker.  She was a lifetime member of Treaty Church of Christ and former member of Tri-Township Home Economics Club. Wilma is survived by …

View Tim Sailors Tim J. Sailors, 64, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at his residence.  He was born, in Wabash, on December 19, 1954, to the late Donald B. and Augusta Sailors. Tim graduated from Wabash High School and worked at CMI, Wabash Castings, Inc. and Wabash Alloys.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #549, Wabash. Tim is survived by his two sons, Tim (Sara) Sailors, …

View Tanner Correll Tanner Michael Correll, 25, of Huntington, Indiana, passed away at 12:57 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, at his residence.  He was born on May 16, 1994, in Indianapolis, to Jeff Correll and Megan (Kosteniuk) Wales. The Rebellion lost a great Jedi.  Tanner’s entire life was difficult due to health issues.  Through the tremendous support of close friends and family, Tanner graduated from Wabash High School in 2013 and attended Ivy Tech College for one year. Tan…

View Janet Schmidt Janet R. Schmidt, 75, of Wabash, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019.  She was born in Buckingham, Florida on March 5, 1944, to the late John H. and Mary Ann (Biggs) Craig. Janet married Enno Schmidt on November 19, 1961.  She worked as a homemaker and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabash.   Janet is survived by her husband, Enno, of Wabash; one son, Bradly W. Schmidt, of Wabash; one daughter, Becky Bolinger, of Kokomo; one si…

View Barbara Ansel Barbara A. Ansel, 78, of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Vernon Manor Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born on June 24, 1940, in Wabash, to Cecil Clupper and Alice C. Ault Morris.  Barbara was a 1959 Wabash High School graduate. She was married to Junior Ansel in 1979 and she worked as a homemaker.  Barbara is survived by her husband, Junior, of Wabash; two daughters, Brenda (Rick) Collins Tyson, of Wabash and Teresa (Donald) Collins Goodw…

View Marion Higgley Marion Jacqueline Higgley, 89, of Peru, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana.  Marion was born on November 21, 1929, in Knox, Indiana, to the late W.K. & Emma (Schultz Thompson) Delaplane. Marion was a 1947 graduate of Wabash High School. Marion worked for 10 years, at General Telephone, as an operator. She also worked as a housewife and took care of her family.  Marion was a member, for over 50 years and served as …