Judy Ellen Allmon, 78, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born one hour before her twin brother on June 25, 1947, in Wabash to Viola and John Lehner.

Judy was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. 

Judy married Carl Ross of Lagro on June 19, 1971. Together they had two children, Scott and Kim. 

Judy then married Robert Allmon on October 27, 1991, and were partners in life for over 34 years. 

Judy spent many years working in the culinary arts. She worked with a number of chefs at the Wabash County Club, including Robert Allmon, whom she followed to work for Richard E. Ford/Charley Creek Foundation until her retirement. She was a dedicated worker and enjoyed learning new recipes and concepts from all of those she worked with. She enjoyed allowing her artistic side to shine as she prepared various dishes for presentation. 

Judy also loved children. She could not allow a baby to go past her in a store without cooing and making the baby smile, as well as the parents or grandparents. She loved shopping, scary movies, jewelry, and watching the jewelry channel. Judy was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan because of Patrick Mahomes. 

Judy is survived by her husband Robert of Urbana; one son, Scott (Kami) Ross of Lagro; one daughter Kimberly (Douglas) Bollan of Wabash; three grandsons, Nicholas Bollan of Wabash, Chase Ross and Noah Ross of Lagro. Her twin brother John (Marsha) Lehner of Wabash also survives, as well as numerous nephews and nieces and their children. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery. 

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Judy Ellen Allmon's final arrangements.

Betty Ann Lee

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, BETTY ANN LEE, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025.   

Betty (Hughes) Lee, was born on December 20th, 1950, in Peru, IN, and is survived by her son, Christopher (Lynn) Lee; grandchildren, Andrew, Brionna, and Zakk; two great-granddaughters; three sisters, Connie McConahay, Barbara (Dave)Townsend, and Janice Hughes; one brother, Dennis Hughes; seven nieces and nephews, Matthew, Mandy, Alicia, Alaina, Brandon, Natalie, Molly, Kord; and step-daughter, Kara.  

Betty graduated from Peru High School in 1970 and earned a registered Beautician of Cosmetology license from Wabash Vocational.  Betty did her own bouffant hairstyle for her senior picture and was quite good at the (Betty bouffant), practicing on her sisters and neighbors.  

Betty went on to seek higher-wage employment in Wabash at the GenCorp Automotive Plant, where she worked on the assembly line from 1973 to 2003 and where she also met her husband, Bob.  

Betty was a very enthusiastic collector of Shirley Temple dolls and memorabilia, as well as other collectible dolls, such as Barbie, Mrs. Beasley, and china dolls. Betty enjoyed watching the I Love Lucy show, Shirley Temple movies, the Andy Griffith Show, and many old movies. In the early years of her life, you could find her at the local Bingo Hall in Peru or Wabash.  Betty enjoyed country hymnals and ’50s, '60s & early ’70s music.   

Betty was a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash and would watch Sunday Mass on TV.  

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of well over fifty years, Robert Lee; her parents, Charles and June Hughes; one brother, Charlie; a sister, Norma; two brothers-in-law, Dick and Bill; a sister-in-law, Judy; her in-laws; and two nephews, Jason and Billy.  

Betty will be forever loved and missed by her family, cousins, and friends!  Betty’s side-table lamp light will remain on at a family member's house for generations to come as a reminder of her. She is now at peace in the arms of her Savior.   

A Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Father Jay Horning officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

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

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

 Tonie M. Baer, 78, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Edward "Eddie" and Thelma (Sands) Baer on August 17, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana.

Tonie was a graduate of Northfield High School. After high school, he served in the United States Army as a Clerical Specialist. Tonie retired from the Wabash City Fire Department after serving 24 years from September 1969 to September 1993. He owned Baer's Cycle World in Wabash, Indiana. 

Tonie is survived by his four nieces; Lisa (Scott) Hearn, Angie Baer-DeLauter, both of Wabash, Indiana, Cinda Baer, Susan Baer, both of Texas; eight great nieces and nephews; Blake (Hayley) Hearn of North Manchester, Indiana, Caitlin Hearn, Miles Hearn, Phoebe (Ian Ogden) Hearn, Reese (Layne) DeLauter, Sterling (Blake Peterson) DeLauter, all of Wabash, Indiana, Seth Baer and Reid Baer, both of Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ted Baer and Todd Baer. 

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright Officiating. Private family graveside services will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana. 

Visitation for friends and family will be two hours prior to the service on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

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

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

 Brittny Marie Pettit, 41, of Upland, Indiana passed away at 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Tammara Wagoner on July 7, 1984, in Marion, Indiana.

Brittny graduated from Mississinewa High School in 2001. She attended Lakeview Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. Brittny enjoyed artwork, painting, and loved her cats. 

Brittny is survived by her mother, Tammara Wagoner (Jason Cochran) of Upland, Indiana; step-grandmother, Mary Jane Wagoner of Gas City, Indiana; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her sister, Brooke Wagoner, and maternal grandparents, Merritt Wagoner and Marlene Watkins. 

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana 46989 with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will follow at Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, Indiana. 

Calling hours will be two hours prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana 46989. 

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

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

 Ramona Marie Rowe, 66, of Peru, Indiana, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 1,1959 to Robert John Rabozzi and Maria (Schwabl) Obney at Loring Air Force Base in Maine.  

Ramona was a 1977 graduate of O.W. Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas. She married John Rowe on October 19, 1991. She worked at Union Bank and Howard County Circuit Court before retiring from Miami County Correctional Facility in 2020. Ramona enjoyed reading, fishing, and swimming. She loved finding a deal when thrift shopping, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and her dog, Ivy Jo, but most of all, she loved her family. 

Ramona is survived by her loving husband, John Rowe of Peru, Indiana; two sons, Hunter (Payton) Rowe of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Weston (Zoe) Rowe of Kokomo, Indiana; one granddaughter, Shaelynn Rowe; mother, Maria Obney of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Robert Rabozzi of Jacksonville, Texas; two sisters, Rebekka Rabozzi and Renita Rabozzi, both of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father and step-father, William Obney. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or the Kokomo Humane Society, 729 E. Hoffer St., Kokomo, Indiana 46902. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Ramona Marie Rowe's final arrangements.

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

 Kevin Eugene Claytor, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:21 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Lawrence Eugene "Gene" and Patricia Arlene (Ford) Claytor on June 15, 1959, in Hartford City, Indiana.

Kevin graduated from Blackford High School in 1977. He married Ellen McMillan on March 17, 1979. Kevin worked at Ford Meter Box in the machine shop. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and making walking sticks. Kevin was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a collector of various things. 

Kevin is survived by his wife, Ellen Claytor of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Andrew Lawrence (Tabbitha Simon-Claytor) Claytor of Peru, Indiana; five grandchildren, Kennedy Justine Simon, Liberty Coraline Claytor, Paxton Rowan Claytor, Boedi Jax Claytor, and Huxley Fox Claytor; one sister, Vanessa (Ronald) Galway of Union City, Indiana; fur nephew, Snickers Galway; brother-in-law, Albert McMillan; sister-in-law; nephew, Charles Coons; and several other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Burial will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery, 8013 W 1100 S-90, Montpelier, Indiana 47359.  

Visitation for friends and family will be on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the American Heart Association.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Kevin E. Claytor's final arrangements.

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

Barbara S. Tyson

 

Barbara S. Tyson, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:29 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Wabash, Indiana to Richard and Shirley (Farmer) Parker.

Barbara married Charles L. Tyson on February 10, 1981. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, doing puzzles, and sewing. Barbra loved her cat, but most of all her family. 

Barbara is survived by her husband, Charles Tyson of Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Andy (Erica) Tyson and Joe (Chastidy) Tyson, both of Wabash, Indiana; two grandchildren, Nika Tyson and Elin Tyson, both of Wabash, Indiana; one brother, Donald Parker of Indianapolis, Indiana; six sisters, Helen (Ronnie) Hile of North Manchester, Indiana, Grace Parker of Wabash, Indiana, Rosie (Steven) Hartley of Marion, Indiana, Louise (Paul) Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shirley Loges of Buffalo, Indiana, and Roseanna Lackey of Peru, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Richard Parker, and two sisters, Dorothy Skinner and Mary Rose. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with Pastor John Cook officiating at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

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

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