Virginia L. "Ginny" Williams

Virginia "Ginny" L. Williams, 80, of Wabash, Indiana went home to be with Jesus on September 8, 2014. She was born August 29, 1934 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Ora A. and Louise (Owen) Banks.

She married George F. Williams on April 18, 1953 in Wabash, he preceded her in death on May 31, 2004. Ginny was a faithful member of her church, Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church of Wabash, Indiana. She was a door greeter and sang in the choir. She loved to read her Bible. She worked at Honeywell for 30 years and White's Institute for 5 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathy L. Richardson of Wabash, Indiana and Kay L. (Pat) Cox of Macy, Indiana; son, Kenny L. (Kathy) Williams of Lagro, Indiana; seven grandchildren which she loved, Kevin (Amanda) Richardson of Wabash, Indiana, Kenny Williams Jr. and Keith Williams both of Lagro, Indiana, Kyle (Aubrey) Williams of Sanford, North Carolina, Cody Cox of San Diego, California, Chandler (Allison) Cox of Rochester, Indiana and Carter Cox of Peru, Indiana; three great granddaughters, Kailynn Richardson, Alayna Williams, and Ella Grace Cox; three great grandsons, Kale Richardson, Parker Cox, and Blake Cox.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, 129 Southwood Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Following the services she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband George at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash/Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 or Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church building fund, 129 Southwood Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Richard A. Griese

Richard A. Griese, 60, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late William V. and Isabel Griese on November 18, 1953 in Elwood, Indiana. He worked for U.S. Gypsum and Thermafiber both of Wabash, Indiana.

Richard is survived by a son, Clarence William Griese of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Mrs. Corey (Patricia) Schnitz and Dodie Ivey both of Wabash, Indiana, and Susan Frank of North Manchester, Indiana; three brothers, Bill Griese of Rochester, Indiana, Don Griese of Peru, Indiana, and Jerry Griese of Illinois; three sisters, Delores Harris and Marty Combs both of Wabash, Indiana, and Bonnie Bullins of Warsaw, Indiana; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Wabash Faith Baptist Church, 200 Linwood Court, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Dan Boone officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Calling hours for family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfunerals.com