Joseph Rex Petro

Joseph Rex Petro, 81, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 13, 1943, to Grant Petro and Velma (Berry) Petro Pierce in Marion, Indiana.

Joseph was a 1961 graduate of LaFontaine High School. Joseph married his wife Cheryl Pinkerton, on April 3, 1968. He worked for Stremell & Hill Water Supply Contracting in LaFontaine, Indiana for many years. Later, he worked as a dye maker for General Tire in Wabash, Indiana and retired after 29 years. Joseph served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. He was the 68th Armor tank commander in Baumholder, Germany. Joseph held memberships with Lincolnville Community Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 533 in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was a member of the NRA, Wabash Conservation Club, and was also a trustee for LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery.  Joseph was a gun enthusiast and a Harley lover. He went to nearly every state on his motorcycle.

Joseph is survived by his wife Cheryl Petro; one son, Joseph Michael (Megan) Petro of LaFontaine, Indiana; one daughter, Amy (Randall) Bass of Waynesboro, Virginia; one sister, Pam (Jerry) Whitener of LaFontaine, Indiana; four grandchildren, Briana Bass, Grant Petro, Bailey Petro, and Madison Petro; one bonus son, Steve (Jennifer) Emrick of Wabash, Indiana; one bonus daughter, Toni (John) Rose of Wabash, Indiana; and one sister-in-law; Sharon Petro. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grant Petro and Velma Petro Pierce and one brother, John Petro who passed away on February 16, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the funeral home.

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

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

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

Ramona Rose (Copeland) Holbrook

 

Ramona Rose (Copeland) Holbrook, 64, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1961, to Ronald Copeland and Mary (Bitzell) Field in Wabash, Indiana

Ramona worked for Love Bug Floral in Wabash, Indiana and also Wabash County Transit Service. She married the love of her life, Ernest Holbrook on February 14, 2021. He passed away August 3, 2022. She was an advocate and sponsor for Brianna's Hope and Utopian Oasis Recovery. Ramona's grandchildren were the highlight of her life. She enjoyed playing Bingo, painting, being outdoors, going to concerts, being active in her community, and HAD to have her coffee! 

Ramona is survived by her mother, Mary Field of Peru, Indiana; two daughters, Carissa Copeland and Mackenzie Powell, both of Wabash, Indiana; five grandchildren, Jae'den Winstead, Reagan Copeland, Karson Mckenzie, Sativa Powell, and Parker Powell; one brother, Ray (Dawn) Copeland of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters, Renee Eads of Wabash, Indiana, Rhonda (Mike) Selleck of Peru, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her father, her step-father, and her husband. 

Visitation for friends and family will be from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Preferred memorials can be made to Waypoint Wabash, P.O. Box 826, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  

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

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