Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Betty C. "Judy" Lafferty, 69, of Wabash, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019.  She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on January 18, 1950 to the late Charles and Mary (Blair) Fairchild.

Judy married George Lafferty in April of 1976; he passed away on February 28, 2019.  She worked as a homemaker and was...

Nov 24, 2019

Rachel L. Miller, of Amboy, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on October 16, 1933, in Wabash, Indiana, to the late Charles and Addie Belle Kendall.  Rachel retired from Wabash Healthcare.

Rachel is survived by son, Stanley Miller, of Akron; daughter, Dorretta (Richard) Hall, of Bunker Hill; six grandchildren, Darrell...

Nov 24, 2019

Jay S. McDonald, 58, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his residence after a short heroic battle with cancer.  He was born on February 12, 1961, in Wabash to Terry G. McDonald and Marcia L. Sharp.

Jay was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School.  He...

Nov 22, 2019

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 late Raymond and Nina Dillon.

Donald married Donna Dailey on May 12, 1961. She still survives.  Donald retired from General Motors in...

Nov 11, 2019

Helen L. Garner, 102, of Wabash, passed away at 4:03 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born in Wabash, on June 20, 1917, to the late Asher and Mattie (Iry) Parrett.

Helen married Vaughn Garner; he passed away on April 7, 1986.  Helen worked at Dannakers Restaurant and Billings in Wabash....

Nov 8, 2019

Linda "Sue" Eakright, 66, of LaFontaine, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on September 7, 1953 in Linton, Indiana, to the late Phillip R. and Dorothy M. (Stanton) Shields.

Sue was a 1971 graduate of Oak Hill High School and a graduate of the RN program at...

Nov 4, 2019

Isobel Eileen Ford, 95, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:49 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Rolling Meadow Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Marion, Indiana on August 3, 1924, to the late Milford and Flossie Blossom (Prime) Freeman.

Isobel was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. She retired from Foster Forbes in...

Oct 30, 2019

Evelyn Ann Owen-Wargo, 81, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  She was born August 29, 1938 in LaFontaine, Indiana to Charles and Inez (Sirk) Hall.  Evelyn retired in 1996 from Gary Wirt High School, after teaching for over 30 years.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Bruce W....

Oct 27, 2019

Donna J. Haneline, 76, of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Sarah Ann, West Virginia on July 11, 1943, to the late Charlie and Louise (Morrison) Hunt.

Donna graduated from Logan High School and she attended Concord University in West Virginia. ...

Oct 9, 2019

James D. "Jim" Schetzsle, 65, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Naval Hospital, on January 3, 1954, to John B. and Carol (Denney) Schetzsle.

Jim was a 1972 graduate of Wabash High School.  He retired from John B. Schetzsle & Sons.  Jim...

Oct 9, 2019

Glenna A. Matthews, 86, of Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana.  She was born in Wabash, Indiana on September 24, 1933, to the late Herbert & Thelma (Axe) Slagel.

Glenna married Robert E. Matthews on August 20, 1952; he passed away on December 3, 2018.  She was...

Oct 5, 2019

Robert Gene Pressler, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away at 7:55 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Wabash, to the late Eugene L. & Annabelle R. (Clupper) Pressler on July 7, 1940.

Robert was a 1959 graduate of Wabash High School.  After high school, Robert attended LeTourneau Tech Institute...

Oct 2, 2019

Norma Jean Bowman lived her life serving Jesus and her family.  Norma's faith in the Lord helped established the Christ-centered spiritual foundation for her five children, eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Norma Jean Bowman, 89, LaFontaine, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her residence.  Norma was born in Wabash, on May 3,...

Sep 29, 2019

Freida M. Simpson, 78, of Wabash, passed away at 11:27 p.m., on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash.  Freida was born in Wabash, on May 25, 1941 to the late Richard C. and Wanda (Banks) Simpson.

Freida worked in housekeeping at Miller's Merry Manor.

Freida is survived by daughter, Sally...

Sep 17, 2019

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. ...

Sep 13, 2019

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...

Sep 12, 2019

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...

Sep 5, 2019

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,...

Sep 4, 2019

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...

Sep 2, 2019

Diane F. Parsons, 64, of Wabash, passed away at 8:20 a.m., at her residence, on Monday, September 2, 2019.  She was born on June 2, 1955.

Diane worked as a homemaker and housekeeper at Wabash County Hospital and Caring Hands in Peru.

Diane is survived by three sons, Billy Parsons, of Peru, Travis Torres, of...