Frederick "Fred" R. Powell, 62, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:54 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born to Earl L. and Mary J. (Miller) Powell on December 9, 1963, in Huntington, Indiana.

Fred worked at Wendt's Crane in Wabash, Indiana. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles. 

Fred is survived by one brother, John (Rebecca) Powell of LaFontaine, Indiana; and one sister, Brenda (Eric) Lantz of Paw Paw, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George Powell. 

Private graveside services for the family will be held at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Frederick "Fred" R. Powell's final arrangements.

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

 

Pamela "Pam" A. (Mundt) Finney, 73, of LaFontaine, Indiana, was welcomed into her heavenly home at 5:16 p.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Warren, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1952, to the late Howard L. and Barbara J. (Waggoner) Mundt in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Pam was a 1970 graduate of Marion High School. After graduating, she attended Purdue University for two years. She worked at Hoosier Meat Market, First Federal Savings, and Hank's Grocery Store before becoming a Postal Clerk. She eventually became Postmaster of the LaFontaine Post Office and remained there until her retirement in 2012 after almost 30 years. 

Pam married the love of her life, John Finney, on October 14, 1972, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana. She enjoyed going to concerts, reading, listening to music (her favorites were Elvis, Barry Manilow, and Kenny Rogers), traveling, cross stitching, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Her cross-stitch pieces will now be cherished keepsakes for her family to enjoy. Her warm smile, sense of humor, and spunk will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Pam always put others before herself and was a wonderful example of a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mom, grandma, and sister. She previously attended St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion as well as LaFontaine United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and youth counselor. 

Pam is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Finney of LaFontaine, Indiana; children, Angie Benner of LaFontaine, Indiana, Brian (Jennifer) Finney of LaFontaine, Indiana; granddaughters, Emily Benner of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ariel Benner of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lexi (fiancé' Riley Jernigan) Finney of Jonesboro, Indiana, and Courtney (fiancé' Casey Boardman) Finney of LaFontaine, Indiana; siblings, Cindy (Tom) Hughes and Mike (Karen) Mundt; sister-in-law, Deena Finney; nieces and nephews, Jeannie (Oliver) Haste, Joy (Greg) Beghtel, Adam (Hannah) Follin, and Ian (Jen) Mundt, as well as several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Robert Finney. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brian Williams officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Riley Children's Hospital or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with the final arrangements for Pamela Finney.

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

 

Oneda "Dee" Harris, 91, of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 9:13 p.m., on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 9, 1934, to the late Lindsey "Bunk" and Roxie Margaret (DeLong) Music in Paintsville, Kentucky. 

Dee married Jack Lee Harris on November 6, 1955; he passed away on March 6, 2015. She was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ at Treaty, where she also served as the church secretary. Additionally, she was a member of Working Women in Church. 

Dee is survived by one son, Gregory Harris of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Patricia Harris of LaFontaine, Indiana; and one brother, Larry Music of Lagrange, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Philip J. Harris, and brother, Earl Music. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with the final arrangements for Oneda "Dee" Harris.

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

 

Max Leroy Morris

 

Max Leroy Morris, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 12:10 p.m., on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 16, 1953, to Eugene and Cleo (Carter) Morris in Wabash, Indiana. 

Max was a 1971 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Janet Ann Landrum on May 9, 2005. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion, and the Moose Lodge.  Max worked as a Parts Manager for DeHaven Chevrolet in Fort Wayne, Indiana for many years before retiring. Max was an avid car lover. He took pride in understanding all the nooks and crannies of a car. Nonetheless the love he had for NASCAR. He also had a great passion for all sports, but he was Da Bears and Indiana Pacers number one fan all the way. Max took great pride in helping be an assistant basketball coach at Elmhurst High School. He always loved to travel, but he mostly enjoyed adventuring with the fifth wheel camper later in life. 

Max is survived by his wife, Janet Morris of Fort Wayne, Indiana; children, Chad Morris (Kayla Bradford) of Wabash, Indiana, Lesley (Chad) Nelson of LaFontaine, Indiana, Cory Johnson of Port Charlotte, Florida, Kelly (John) Howard of McCordsville, Indiana, Johnnie (Kim) Melzoni of Nolensville, Tennessee, Jessica (Dan) Ingram of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Kimberly (David) Ovington of Bedford, Kentucky; seventeen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be three hours prior to the funeral service on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice in honor of Max. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Max Leroy Morris' final arrangements.

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

Thomas E. Curtis, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 5:34 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on August 24, 1958, to John R. and Louise E. (Cecil) Curtis in Wabash, Indiana. 

Thomas was a 1976 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Sierra Warren on September 3, 1983; she passed away on February 5, 2020. Thomas worked at Celotex for 26 years and then at Miami Correctional Facility in Peru, Indiana. He enjoyed playing euchre, fishing, and mushroom hunting. Thomas also found joy watching sports, especially the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and IU. He loved animals, namely, his cats and dogs. 

Thomas is survived by his son, Thomas "Tommy" E. Curtis, Jr. of Logansport, Indiana; three grandchildren, Isabella Curtis, Conner Hartley, and Kristen Hartley; one brother, Tony (Paulette) Curtis of Wabash, Indiana; one sister, Pamela Curtis of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his daughter, Nakeia Hartley. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Mt. Etna Cemetery in Mt. Etna, Indiana. 

Visitation for friends and family will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Preferred memorials can be made to Furry Fix of Wabash, in care of McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with the final arrangements for Thomas E. Curtis. 

 

David L. Butler, 75, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born on March 9, 1950, to Ralph E. and Phyllis J. (Carnes) Butler in Marion, Indiana.

David was a 1968 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He married Jamie Somers on August 14, 1971. David was discharged from the Army National Guard in 2005 after 35 years of service.

David is survived by his wife, Jamie Butler of LaFontaine, Indiana; one daughter, Heather (Mark) Siler of Centerville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Zain Ghanem of Swayzee, Indiana, Khloe Wilson of Alexandria, Indiana, and Zeke Siler of Centerville, Indiana; one sister, Lynn Butler of Jalapa, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Per David's wishes there will be no services. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 S. Norton St., Marion, Indiana 46952. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with David L. Butler's final arrangements.

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

 

John (Jon) J. Dyer, 83, of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 9:42 p.m., at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana. He was born to Hershel Dyer and Dorothea (Johannsen) Dyer on December 4, 1942, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

John grew up on a farm near Bennington, Nebraska. He was a talented artist and a professional photographer, starting while he was a student at Bennington High School. He retired from photography. He also learned that he was related to Benjamin Franklin. 

John is survived by his sisters, Mary Dyer of Omaha, Nebraska and Connie (Duane) Giesselmann of Doe Run, Missouri; niece, Gretchen; and great-nephew, T.J. He is preceded in death by his parents.  

Funeral services and burial information will be announced at a later date. 

Memorials may be made to the family and sent to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with John J. Dyer's final arrangements.

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