Nancy J. (Harper) Kendall

Nancy J. Kendall, 85, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1937, to Roy and Marguerite (VanMark) Harper in Marion, Indiana.

Nancy was a graduate of Marion High School. She married Larry Kendall on May 13, 1956. She worked at Wabash Magnetics for 25 years. Nancy attended Lincolnville Community Church in Lincolnville, Indiana. Nancy loved maintaining her flowers, yard, and landscaping; most of all she loved her family and grandchildren. She was a pleaser and never wanted to be an inconvenience to anyone.  

Nancy is survived by her husband, Larry Kendall; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Kim) Mathews of Somerset, Indiana, Mrs. Bryan (Kristy) Cowden of Muncie, Indiana; four grandchildren, Trisha (Aaron) Eckman, Michael (Amy) Mathews, both of Wabash, Indiana, Kyle (Christina) Cowden of Manhattan, New York, Megan (Andrew) Stellwag of Whitestown, Indiana; eight great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Ron (Jill) McWithey of Anderson, Indiana. Nancy and Larry's beloved dog, Daisy; and three very close friends she spoke to on the phone each day.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Nancy Kendall's final arrangements.

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

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