Beverly Jean (Staats) Urschel, 70, of Akron, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1956, to Roy William and Beatrice "Betty" (Haaff) Staats in Vincennes, Indiana.

Beverly married Michael E. Urschel on October 15, 2010; he died August 4, 2024. She was a member of Dora Christian Church, loved gardening, and especially loved hummingbirds. 

Beverly is survived by her brothers, Douglas (Rose) Staats of Wabash, Indiana, Bill Staats, Darin (Carla) Staats, and Gary Staats, all of Fort Worth, Texas, and William Staats of Kentucky; sister, Melissa (Coy) Hawkins of Fort Worth, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Michael E. Urschel, son, Andy Spurgin, sister, Shirley Frank, and brothers, Larry and Albert Staats.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Mark Wisniewski officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Beverly Jean (Staats) Urschel's final arrangements.

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

 

Lawrence "Larry" W. Lehman, Sr., 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 5:52 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 18, 1952, to John and Becky (Elshire) Lehman in Wabash, Indiana.

Larry graduated from Wabash High School, served in the United States Marine Corps, and retired from Ford Meter Box. He married Melinda "Mindy" Merrick on July 30, 1987; she survives. Larry was a member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge and American Legion Post 15 in Wabash. He loved riding motorcycles and was an avid outdoorsman, spending his time hunting, fishing, and trapping.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mindy Lehman of Lagro, Indiana; sons, Lawrence W. (Cindy) Lehman, Jr. of Marion, Indiana, Michael Lehman of Wabash, Indiana, Jason Hughes of Lagro, Indiana, Clinton Thurman of Lagro, Indiana, and Chancelor (Stephanie) Thurman of Wabash, Indiana; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, John Lehman of Wabash, Indiana; sisters, Tina (Ron) Wagers of Huntington, Indiana, and Mary Lehman of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, David Lehman and Jim Lehman, and sister, Sue Lehman. 

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. 

Preferred memorials can be made to the Eagles Lodge of Wabash, 140 Walter St., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with the final arrangements for Lawrence "Larry" W. Lehman, Sr.

 

John Gene Walls, 61, of North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 8:02 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on February 25, 1965, in Columbia City, Indiana to Larry Walls and Allene Courtney. 

John was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School and worked at Western Wheel in Huntington, Indiana. John loved working on cars and his beloved dog, Teagan. 

John is survived by his father, Larry (Dulcena) Walls of Warsaw, Indiana; grandson, Ethan; brothers, Gary (Stephanie) Courtney of Buchanan, Georgia, Gale (Sherry) Courtney of Roann, Indiana, Jeff Courtney and Robert Jr. "Bob" (Kendra) Courtney, both of Pierceton, Indiana, and Joshua (Karen) Walls of South Whitley, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his mother, Allene Courtney, stepfather, Robert Courtney, Sr., and his son, James R. Walls. 

Burial will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton, Indiana at a later date. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with the final arrangements for John Gene Walls.

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

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Carol Sue "Susie" Owen, 82, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1944, to the late Harold Ridenour and Leah (Lautzenhiser) Emans in Wabash, Indiana. 

Susie graduated from Noble High School in 1962. She had a caregiver's heart, which she demonstrated throughout her time working with children at Vernon Manor and in the loving care she provided to her puppies over the years. She enjoyed gardening but was especially gifted at interior decorating and always made her home beautiful. Above all, Susie loved her children, grandchildren, and Jesus fiercely. 

Susie is survived by her son, Anthony King of Peru, Indiana; daughter, Angela (Jeff) McCrary of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua (Victoria) McCrary and Jacob (Laila) McCrary, both of Houston, Texas; and sister cousin, Judy Mullett of Wabash, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dobie Lee Owen, and brother, James D. Ridenour. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Carol Sue "Susie" Owen's final arrangements.

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

 

 

Robert M. Rouch, 92, a resident of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1933, to Merrill Lobdell and Lafern (Eviston) McManmaw in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Robert graduated from Banquo High School. He married Nina (Working) Rouch on June 22, 1952; she passed on November 9, 2022. Robert worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Factory for 22 years. He then worked as a farmer and truck driver. He was also a member of Banquo Christian Church.

Robert is survived by his son, Donald R. (Cindy) Rouch of Banquo, Indiana; daughter, Cheryl L. (Gary) Marley of Lafontaine, Indiana; four grandchildren, Donald A. Rouch, Angela Rouch, Jaime Shorter, and Tracy Holmes; nine great grandchildren, Desmond Rouch, Anna Hernandez, Becky Grose, Claire Grose, Danielle Grose, Hale Bowen, Breckin Hammel, Kendall Shorter, and Ellerie Holmes. He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Nina J. (Working) Rouch.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Jacob Smelser officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Robert M. Rouch's final arrangements.

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

Thomas Dale "Chops" Enyeart

 

Thomas Dale "Chops" Enyeart, 64, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on September 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born on March 24, 1962, to Terry D. and Julie Ann (Walter) Enyeart in Wabash, Indiana.

Chops was a 1981 graduate of Wabash High School where he played baseball as a Wabash Apache. He moved out to California shortly after graduating to follow his dream of living out West. He was an avid sports fan following the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Raiders. He also collected sports memorabilia over the years. Chops married Karen Mays on Labor Day Weekend in 1995. She passed away in 1999. 

Chops is survived by one sister, Nicole (Dave) Rodecap of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one brother, Blake (Carol) Enyeart of Roann, Indiana; many nieces and nephews, Jessica (Evan) Ronayne, Austin (Masen) Enyeart, Dylan Enyeart, Sydney (Chris) Snyder, Spencer Enyeart, Teca Slone, and Jaclyn Rodecap. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jeffrey Enyeart, one sister, Lissa Enyeart, and one nephew, Alexander Rodecap.

A celebration of Chops' life will be held at a later date. The date/times and location will be announced.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Thomas Dale "Chops" Enyeart's arrangements.

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

Amelia V. Wischman, 92, passed away at 1:13 a.m., on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Marion Health in Marion, Indiana.  She was born on June 27, 1934, to Michael Tonis and Viola Tonis in Virginia, Minnesota.

Amelia is survived by her sons, Franklin Wischman of Lake Station, Indiana, Fredrick Wischman of Wabash, Indiana, Arthur Wischman, Jr. of Wabash, Indiana, Johnny Wischman of Wabash, Indiana, and Louis Wischman of Portage, Indiana; daughters, Janice Allendorf of Wabash, Indiana, and Ruth (Jerry) Honeycutt of Wabash, Indiana; 21 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Benice of Chesterton, Indiana, and Rose Tonis of Gary, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arthur F. Wischman, brothers, Jim Tonis and Bill Tonis, and sister, Helen Jurob. 

A celebration of Amelia's life will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Erie Street Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana. 

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

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