Mary L.

Shidler

Mary L. Shidler, 61, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:12 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Jimmy Wayne and Audriann (Conley) VanHoose on February 28, 1965, in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Mary married Gregory Shidler on January 22, 2000. She loved to hunt and fish. Mary enjoyed teaching people the fundamentals of hunting and fishing and to live off the land. As most would know, she never met a stranger. She also enjoyed spending time during the holidays giving out Christmas tins with candy. Mary was a devoted Christian, most of all she loved her family and her pets.

Mary is survived by her husband, Gregory Shidler of Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Christopher Spears of Wabash, Indiana, Brandon (Samantha) Shidler of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Megan Shidler of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Braxten Shidler, Audri Shidler, Caitlyn Shidler, and Autumn Shidler. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with David Hendry officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Mary Shidler's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com