Friday, November 25, 2016

Jessica Fisher

Jessica Fisher, 36, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:54 p.m. on November 24, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1980 in Lafayette, Indiana to Jerry L. Booth and Teresa D. (Fisher) Amburgey. She was a homemaker to her family.

She is survived by her father, Jerry L. Booth of Lafayette, Indiana and mother, Teresa D. Amburgey (Dale) of Wabash, Indiana; sons, Ryan Fisher and Ty Fisher both of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Michael Swick of Lebanon, Indiana; sisters, Sara Fisher of Lafayette, Indiana and Erica Swick of Florida; step brothers, Dale Amburgey Jr. of Tennessee, Jason Amburgey of Kokomo, Indiana, Josh Amburgey of Wabash, Indiana, Jeremy Amburgey of Wabash, Indiana and Zack Amburgey of North Manchester, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Glen Shelton

Glen Shelton, 75, of rural Marion, Indiana passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Nate and Maude (Rice) Shelton on October 24, 1941 in Madison County, North Carolina.

Glen married Anna R. King on January 12, 1960, she survives. He worked as a yardman at Active Products in Marion, Indiana and retired from Marion Community Schools. Glen was a member of Apostolic Church in Wabash, Indiana. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He played gospel music, the guitar, mandolin; he also sang. He was a minister in the church teaching the word of God.

He is survived by a son, Jason Shelton of Converse, Indiana, two daughters, Tracie Cochran of Wabash, Indiana and Shari Mowery of Gas City, Indiana; three brothers, Ricky Shelton of Tennessee, Lewis Shelton (Jill) of Folwerton, Indiana and Doyle Shelton of Greenville, Tennessee; two sisters, Phyliss Mitchell of Greenville, Tennessee and Helen Ottinger of Greenville, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Matthew L. Cochran, Joshua M. Holmes, Brandy L. Mowery, Alexis Paul, and Nathan Shelton. He is preceded in death by his sister, Shirley.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Jeremy Lang and Bishop Parrish officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 pm. until 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash Apostolic Church in Wabash, Indiana. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Elden Yohe

Charles Elden Yohe, 97, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Harry G. and Lydia (Isenbargar) Yohe on September 19, 1919 in Arcanum, Ohio.

Elden graduated from Monroe Township High School in Ohio in 1937, he attended Manchester College and then graduated with the Cum Laude Honors from Ohio State University in 1942. Charles Elden Yohe married Ermajean Hollar on March 17, 1946 in Nappanee, Indiana, she passed away at 3:40 p.m. on November 18, 2002; then he married Jewell Weaver on April 30, 2005, she survives in Wabash, Indiana. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Wabash, Indiana. Elden was Owner of Yohe Reality Inc. for 40 years, he retired in July of 2016. Elden was the first flying cowboy to fly heifers to Venezuela, he taught first aide forestry and fire fighting in the Brethren Volunteer Service, he was the first executive director of Wabash Market Place, and served on the Wabash City School Board, he was president from 1969 to 1972. He loved to fish and plant trees. Elden planted and took care of the rose bushes that surrounded the Lincoln Statue for years in Wabash, Indiana.

He is also survived by sons, Lynn Yohe (Sharon) of Wabash, Indiana, Daniel Yohe (Therese) in North Carolina, and Timothy Yohe of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Marilee (Phil) Ferguson of Indianapolis, Indiana; step daughter, Nancie (Kevin) Meyer of Corvallis, Oregon; sister, Luella McLear of Greenville, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Elden was preceded in death by a son, David Yohe and daughter in law, Bev Yohe, and a brother, Winston; along with his parents and first wife, Jean.

Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rev. Phillip Lake officiating. A private burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are directed to Muscular Dystrophy Association or Christ United Methodist Church.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Friday, November 18, 2016

Stanley D. Lawrence

Stanley D. Lawrence, 77, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late George Cecil and Effie Merlee (Brothers) Lawrence on January 8, 1939 in Wabash, Indiana.

He was a 1957 graduate from Wabash High School. Stan married Joyce S. Snapp on September 4, 1960, she survives. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Stan was a member of the Church of Christ at Wabash, where he served as an Elder. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association and was the 1985 Past Master of Hanna Masonic Lodge #61. Stan loved his church, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.

Along with his wife, Joyce; Stan is also survived by a son, Jeffery T. Lawrence of Montana; daughter, Mrs. Tamara (Lindy) Unger of Wabash, Indiana; brothers, Steven D. Lawrence (Sandra) of Yorktown, Indiana and Gary L. Lawrence (Sylvia) of Scottsdale, Arizona; sister, Sondra D. Craft of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Zack (Casey) Unger, Mrs. Brandie (Jeremy) Thomas, Mrs. Natalie (Skyler) Lawson, Josh Unger, Shane (Vanessa) Lawrence, and Eric Lawrence; and 2 great grandchildren, Dominick and Kielei Lu Lawrence.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Evangelist Josh Fennell officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Grant County, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Church of Christ at Wabash.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Anna "Jo" Joan Wyatt

Anna “Jo” Joan Wyatt, 74, of rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:18 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Elmer Lavon and Evelyn (Prickett) Hale on March 21, 1942 in Peru, Indiana.

Jo was a member of Wabash Freewill Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana. She was a homemaker to her family.
Jo is survived by sons, Rodney J. Dolby of Hoagland, Indiana and Patrick L. Dolby of Markle, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Teresa (Donald) Cline of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Jack R. Hale of Marion, Indiana; sisters, Mrs. Eunice Janiszyn of Wabash, Indiana and Dorothy Newcomer of Roann, Indiana; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Todd Masters officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Estates of Serenity in Marion, Indiana.

Calling for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Friday, November 4, 2016

Douglas Dillon

Douglas Dillon, 83, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at his daughter’s home in North Manchester, Indiana at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born to the late John H. and Sarah J. (Deerfield) Dillon on November 10, 1932 in Floyd Co., Kentucky.

Doug worked at Celotex in Lagro, Indiana for 40 years. He was formerly married to Linda Jo Wintrode on April 13, 1952, she passed away on May 6, 2004.

Doug was survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Foust of North Manchester, Indiana; two brothers, John Dillon (Helen) and Bob Dillon (Loretta) both of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters, Laura Rife and Mrs. Esther (Bobby) Webb both of Wabash, Indiana; grandson, Brian Foust (Meghann) of North Manchester, Indiana; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Gaynell Elliott; brothers, Martin, Ben, Thomas, Lonnie, Jim, and Frank Dillon; sisters, Mary Dillon and Maudie Prater.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com