Michael Lee Wilson

Michael "Mike" Lee Wilson, 69, of Wabash, passed away at 9:19 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on January 24, 1952, in Middleburg, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Eugene and Evadne (Musser) Wilson. 

Mike walked many paths in his life. He was a United States Army veteran during Vietnam, a deputy sheriff for Lincoln County, Tennessee, a police officer and undercover investigator in Alabama, Chief of the volunteer fire department in Alabama, and hog farmer and dairy farmer in multiple states. He continually volunteered with 4H and other youth and religious organizations. He found his true passion for life in child youth services working at Josiah White's youth facility and being a foster parent. Along the years, Mike impacted so many countless lives with all his selfless acts.  

In his free time, Mike loved cooking, gardening, drinking coffee, trying new beers, and then drinking even more coffee.  He also enjoyed traveling to see his son. 

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Terry (Upperman) Wilson; children, Heather (Owen) Wolfe, Nate (Sabrina) Wilson, Shiloh (Ethan) Cating, Mariah (Phil) Peterson, Cera (Wes) Covey; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and sisters Pat (Larry) Mainey and Peg (Chuck) Green. 

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Church of Christ at Treaty, 6793 S. 50 E., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. 

Visitation for friends and family will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 and one hour prior to the funeral service, at the church. 

Preferred memorials are to Josiah White's, Spiritual Life Program, 5233 S. 50 E., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Mike Wilson's final arrangements. 

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

Patricia Ann "Pat" Kaufman

Patricia Ann "Pat" Kaufman, 83, of Wabash, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor - East in Wabash.  She was born on September 29, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Lee and Mildred (Webb) Robinson.   

Pat was a 1956 graduate of Noble High School.  She married James Lee Kaufman on December 22, 1957.  Pat worked for 19 years and retired, as a teller, from Wells Fargo Bank. Pat was an excellent cook and she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and gardening, but most of all, Pat loved spending time with her family.  

Pat is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, James Lee Kaufman, of Wabash; two sons, Daniel Kaufman, of Wabash, and Scott (April) Kaufman, of Avis, Pennsylvania; brother, Michael Robinson, of South Whitley; two grandchildren, Courtney Danielle Kaufman and Carter Samuel Kaufman; and family friend, Chuck Metzger. 

Per Pat's wishes, there will be no public services and the immediate family will have private graveside services.  

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Pat Kaufman's final wishes. 

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

Eileen Ruth Waite

Eileen Ruth Waite, 93, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:40 P.M. November 17, 2021 at Wabash Parkview Hospital in Wabash. She was born March 24, 1928 in Peru, Indiana to Raymond C. Wise and Esther L. (McMinn) Wise. She was a 1947 graduate of Somerset High School. She married Carl E. Waite in Warsaw on Decmber 18, 1948; He passed away March of 1989. 

She worked several jobs during her lifetime, with the Marion VA being her last. Her hobby was dolls and was the President of the Christmas City Doll Club for several years. She made and sold porcelain dolls all over the world. Dolls were her passion. She also enjoyed flea markets, cooking, ceramics, shopping, Bingo, but most of all she enjoyed her family. 

She is survived by her daughter; Phyllis (Terry) Jivery, of LaFontaine, and grandsons; Jeremy (Leia) Waite, of LaFontaine, Luke Waite, of Oklahoma, and Jason Waite, of Wabash. Six great-grandchildren; Tiffany Key, of Kokomo, Austin Key, of Wabash, Hannah Waite, Sadie Waite, Abby Waite, and Jacob Waite, all of LaFontaine. and one great great-granddaughter; Jocelyn Key, of Wabash. She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother; Raymond G. Wise, sons; Steve Waite and Rod Waite, and Granddaughter; Angela Bowling. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery.  

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services, starting at 1 p.m., at the funeral home.  

Preferred memorials are to Riley Hospital for Children 705 Riley Hospital Dr. indianapolis, Indiana 46202 .  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Eileen Waite's final arrangements. 

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

Pamela Jo Reahard

Pamela Jo Reahard, 71, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 11:44 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  Pam was born on May 24, 1950, in Wabash County, to the late DeWayne and Margaret (Thompson) Clark. 

Pam married Thomas A. Reahard on June 29, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabash; he passed away on August 11, 2011.  She worked at Burger Chef and then worked and retired as the manager of Hardees in Wabash.  Pam loved antiquing, going to different shops and animals.  Most of all, Pam loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.  

Pam is survived by three daughters, Tammy Reahard, of Wabash, Tonya (Evan) Hedrick, of Somerset, and Diane Norwood, of Wabash; two grandchildren, Baron Hedrick and Jasey Hedrick, both of Somerset; sisters, Linda Mallow, of Tipton and Dianna Worthy, of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews.  

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips officiating.  Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery.  

Visitation will be two hours prior to the services, starting at noon, at the funeral home.  

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Pam Reahard's final arrangements. 

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

Franklin B. Gressley, Jr.

Franklin B. "Frank" Gressley, Jr., 53, of Wabash, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on December 23, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Franklin B. Gressley, Sr., and Patricia (Koon) Middleton.  

Frank worked as a self-employed painter.  Frank enjoyed working on mopeds and especially loved his children and grandchildren.  

Frank is survived by three sons, Bradley Gressley, Scott Kelley, and Steven Spears, all of Wabash; two daughters, Christy Spears and Stephanie Gressley-Bolinger, both of Wabash; fiancé, Angela A. Spears, of Wabash; five sisters, Sue Ann Combs, of Florida, Angie Sadler, of Lagro, Teresa Gressley and Sherry Prater, both of Wabash, and Pamela (Don) Shepherd, of Roann; and ten grandchildren.  

Funeral services will 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating.  Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services, starting at 9:00 a.m., at the funeral home.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Frank Gressley's final arrangements. 

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