Janet Parke

 

Janet Sue Parke, 73, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:02 p.m. on, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born to William Aust and Bonnie (Miller) Tucker on May 11, 1952, in Riverside, California. 

Janet was a graduate of Wabash High School. She worked for United Technologies in North Manchester and CMI in Wabash before retiring. Janet loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Janet is survived by one son, Steven "Smitty" Smith of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Lori Kassman of Kelley, Iowa; four grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Tanisha Williams, Diana Stewart, and Timothy Bryan; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim Aust of Fishers, Indiana; one sister, Candi Cummings of North Manchester, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Michael Aust, and one sister, Cindy Maggart. 

Per Janet's wishes there will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date to be announced. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Janet Parke’s final arrangements.

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

Michael "Mooney" L. Mullins

 

Michael "Mooney" L. Mullins, 74, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 6:51 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Parkview Randillia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Raymond and Marie Mullins on February 4, 1951 in Wabash, Indiana.

Michael was a 1970 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Bonnie Hartley on August 12, 1994. He worked at Wabash Valley Manufacturing in Silver Lake, Indiana before retiring. He enjoyed mowing grass. Michael loved riding motorcycles. Most of all he loved his dog Maggie Mae. 

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mullins of North Manchester, Indiana; two step sons, Carlos Spriggs of Bryan, Ohio, Andy Spriggs of South Whitley, Indiana; two step daughters, Lea Hileman of North Manchester, Indiana, Cindy Tolson of Cromwell, Indiana; five grandchildren, Alicia, Abby, Andrew, Alex, Desi; great-grandchildren, Karson, Payslee, Emree, Charlie, Azariah, Ahava, Rosie, Johnnie Elizabeth; one sister, Wanda Kirby of Columbia City, Indiana; and his beloved dog, Maggie Mae. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Junior, two sisters, Louise and Lucille, and grandchildren, Caleb and Wilma Corrine.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Dan Snyder officiating. 

Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Michael Mullins’ final arrangements.

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

Sammy Cone

 

Sammy C. Cone, 69, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Sammy C. Cone Sr. and Lucy A. (Hall) Tudor Sundheimer on September 20, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sammy married Barbara Sue Taylor on July 14, 1973. She passed away on October 10, 2015. Sammy served in the United States Army. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He had hobbies including sharpening knives and tinkering with things, he could fix anything. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He worked in Fort Wayne, Indiana as a maintenance supervisor for Lincoln before retiring. He attended church at Abundant Life Church in Wabash. 

He is survived by one son, Keith A. Cone of Wabash, Indiana; two daughters, Misty (Jeremy) Campbell of Urbana, Indiana and Samantha Cone (Stan Tharp) of Disko, Indiana; seventeen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, William W. Tudor of Urbana, Indiana; one sister, Kelly (Tim) Luzadder of Flora, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Stephanie Cone, who passed away on May 18, 2006, and one grandson, Benny C. Cone. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Tony Cicatko officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.  

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Sammy Cone’s final arrangements.

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

Donna Lee Piper

 

Donna Lee Piper, 89, of LaFontaine, passed away at 1:03 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family, where she had resided for four years.

Donna Lee Shane was born on Christmas Day 1935, the daughter of Howard and Margaret (Ancil) Shane. From an early age she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Ed and Eunice Shane. She had two siblings Barbara (Shane) Duffer and Ronald (Judy) Shane. 

Donna was a 1953 graduate of Swayzee High School. She married Richard Eugene Piper on June 21, 1953. Donna worked at RCA for 40 years before retiring. She made the best chicken and homemade noodles you ever tasted. In fact, everything she made was extraordinary. She enjoyed making candy at the holidays. She also loved growing flowers and had a greenhouse where she could start her own seeds. Donna was also an animal lover, and had a few special dogs: Greta, a black lab and Gunner. She was also an avid reader and used the library frequently at the nursing home. So much so, they named the library after her.  

Donna is survived by her husband, Richard Piper of LaFontaine, Indiana; one daughter, Susie (Bob) Goodpasture of LaFontaine, Indiana; two grandchildren, Don (Natalie) Goodpasture, and Lisa (Bill) Chapman, both of LaFontaine, Indiana; five great-grandchildren, Mariah and Evelyn Goodpasture, Brynn, Kenzie, and Kailyn Chapman, all of LaFontaine, Indiana. 

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will take place at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana at a later date.

Visitation for friends and family will be two hours prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Donna Lee Piper’s final arrangements.

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

Bruce Kilty

 

Bruce A. Kilty, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 9:17 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born to Paul A. and L. Ruth (Klinkhamer) Kilty on January 17, 1947, in Huntington, Indiana.

Bruce was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School. He then went on to serve in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and retired from the United States Air Force as an ASA Master Sargent. He was an avid sports fan, loving Alabama Crimson Tide Football. Bruce also loved to watch NASCAR. 

Bruce is survived by two sons, Paul Edward Kilty of Mobile, Alabama, Phillip Alan (Sheila) Kilty of Lynnhaven, Florida; two grandchildren, Timothy Kilty and Sarah Kilty; and one sister, Rebecca (John) Powell of LaFontaine, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Per Bruce's request there will be no public services. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Bruce Kilty’s final arrangements.

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

Thomas VanMeter

 

Thomas E. VanMeter, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:55 p.m. on, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. He was born to Thomas S. and Maggie L. (Qualls) VanMeter on September 16, 1934, in Kiser, Arkansas.

Thomas married Georgia R. Norton on September 8, 1956. She passed away March 25, 2022. He served in the United States Army. He worked at Container Corp. in Wabash as a Power Plant Manager before retiring. 

Thomas is survived by two sons, Perry (Deborah) VanMeter of LaFontaine, Indiana, Scott VanMeter of Garrett, Indiana, one daughter, Shanna (Michael) Eltzroth of Wabash, Indiana, five grandchildren, Kevin Eltzroth, Mellissa Spencer, Brandon VanMeter, Joshua VanMeter, and Jessie VanMeter, 14 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one grandson, Brady Eltzroth, two brothers, and one sister.

Private family services will take place with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will take place at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Preferred memorials are to be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 819 Manchester Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Thomas VanMeter’s final arrangements.

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

Kathy Jo Depoy

 

Kathy Jo Depoy, 71, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:00 a.m. on, Monday, August 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Phillip Parrett and Lorna (Coe) Thomas on March 18, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana.

Kathy was a graduate of Wabash High School. She enjoyed crafts, reading, baking, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by one son, John (Celeste) Depoy of Graham, Washington; one daughter, Sharon Copeland of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jasmine (Caleb) Bolinger of Wabash, Indiana, Shelby (Mikhael) Flohr of Wabash, Indiana, Steffen (Amber) Riley of Peru, Indiana, Katie Depoy of Kokomo, Indiana; four great-grandchildren, Kaidyn Flohr, Hans Riley, Violet Bolinger, and Olina Riley. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Debra Berry, and one son-in-law, David Copeland.

Per Kathy's wishes there will be no public services. 

Preferred memorials are to be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 819 Manchester Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Kathy Jo Depoy’s final arrangements.

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