Robert W. Holcomb

Robert W. Holcomb, 89, formerly of Wabash passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born to the late James and Pearl (Meyers) Holcomb on July 28, 1923 in Somerset, Indiana.
 He served his country in the United States Army during the American Theater and Ardennes Rhineland Central Europe. He attended several colleges to obtain his Masters Degree, including Manchester College and Butler University. He retired as a school teacher in Knox, Indiana where he taught Advanced Mathematics. He also was a basketball and track coach.
He is survived by two nieces, Dawn (Graves) Harvey of Warsaw, Indiana and Sherry (Graves) Gallahan of Peru, Indiana; nephew, Tim Graves of North Manchester, Indiana; several other great nieces survive locally. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret (Holcomb) Graves, Helen (Holcomb) Deeter, and Dorothy (Holcomb) Printy.

No services will be held.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 were entrusted with arrangements. Preferred memorials are to Wounded Warriors in care of the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charitable donations may be made in Robert 's memory to the following organization:
Wounded Warriors Project
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P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675

Ronald Lee Beeks

Ronald Lee Beeks, 48, Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1964 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Randall Beeks and Linda (Schaffer) Boggs (Bill), they survive in Lagro, Indiana.
He was a 1983 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Michelle V. Czerwin on September 2, 1998, she survives. He worked at Isoletk in Huntington, Indiana. He was a member at the Wabash Elks Lodge.
Along with his mother and wife; he is survived by three sons, Kcee Beeks of Wabash, Indiana, Seth Beeks of Huntington, Indiana and Derrick Czerwin of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Paige Beeks of Wabash, Indiana; grandson, Jaden N. Czerwin of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Greg Beeks (Nikki) of Lagro, Indiana; sister, Jennifer Beeks of Lagro, Indiana; three step sisters, Therese Mangrum of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Patty Holderman of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Dennis (Sharon) Bone of Roann, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Beeks.

Funeral Service will be 5 pm. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are to the Ronald L. Beeks family to offset funeral expenses.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Betty Jean Kessler

Betty Jean Kessler, 90, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Harry and Grace (Miltenburger) Harnish on March 22, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana.

She was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Clyde Kessler on March 2, 1946, he preceded her in death on June 28, 1968.  She worked for General Tire of Wabash, Indiana in earlier years and retired from the Frances Shop of Wabash after 24 years. She was a member of Wabash Christian Church of Wabash, Indiana. She enjoyed watching sports on T.V., working outside and going to her grandchildren’s baseball games when she was younger.

She is survived by three daughters and most recently she lived with her daughter, Pam Keen in Wabash, Indiana; also surviving eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Russell Blackford and Aaron Keen.

Funeral service will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Private family burial will be at Fall Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. Online tributes can be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 

Jacob H. Partenheimer Jr.

Jacob H. Partenheimer Jr., 79, of rural Wabash passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Jacob H. and Anne (Andrews) Partenheimer Sr. on December 19, 1933 in Marion, Indiana. 

He was a 1952 graduate from Sweetzer High School, he also received his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from Indiana Tech of Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1960. He married Patricia Buck on August 10, 1957, she passed away August 7, 2011. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Dana Corporation of Marion, Indiana in 1993. He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana.

He is survived by three sons, Steven M. Partenheimer (Ellen) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Donald L. Partenheimer of LaFontaine, Indiana, and Daniel H. Partenheimer (Pam) of Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. J.D. (Laura Anne) Malcomb of Wabash, Indiana and Mrs. Merrit (Dora) Frownfelter of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania; brother, Russell Partenheimer (Earline) of Marion, Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral Service will be 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontiane Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Garrett officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Arthur Junior Bergk

Arthur Junior Bergk, 79, of Wabash passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Arthur and Ruth (Kline) Bergk on September 18, 1933 in Wabash County, Indiana. 

He was a United States Veteran. He is survived by a companion, Barbara Grimm of Wabash, Indiana.

There will be no services for Arthur Junior Bergk.

Dustin Lee Elshire

Dustin Lee Elshire, 29, of Amboy, Indiana died 7:33 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 as a result of a car accident. Dustin was born on February 6, 1984 in Wabash, Indiana. He was the son of Marty L. Elshire of Amboy, Indiana and Kathryn J. (Helfin) Reed (Jeffrey) of Montana.

Dustin attended Ivy Tech Trade School and was a Journeyman Drywall Finisher. He has worked for the last several months at the New Chrysler Transmission plant at Kokomo, Indiana as a Union Painter.

He is also survived by his three precious children, Kole Daniel and Ashton Richard Elshire both of Portage, Indiana and Kaylee Ann Elshire of Kokomo, Indiana; Paternal Grandparents, Leo and Rosalie Elshire of Amboy, Indiana; Aunts, Tamra (Elshire) Draving, Marcy (Elshire) Dillon and Linda Helfin (Pretorius); Uncles, Denny Elshire and Jon Helfin; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Eleanor Helfin.

As we celebrate the time we had with Dustin, remember all the happy tracks he left on our hearts. Whether if it be the crooked smile that made you wonder what he was up to, that story where he could convince you that he could fish a shark out of a mud puddle, or even his love for the outdoors. Dustin was a fishing fanatic, he also loved hunting for animals and mushrooms. That love can only be surpassed by the love he had for his children. As Dustin roams his new happy hunting grounds; remember he is still with us in the raindrop that kisses your cheek, the wind that blows your hair, and the star that flickers the brightest in the sky. He will live on through his children. Embrace and celebrate the life of Dustin Lee Elshire that we were so lucky to be a part of.

A time of remembrance will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S Main Street in LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Rev. Billy Hesketh officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 pm. at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.