James Richard Craft

James Richard Craft, 72, of Wabash, Indiana passed away 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late James F. Craft and Wilma (Thurwachter) Mossman on October 20, 1940 in Columbus, Indiana.

He was a Wabash High School graduate of 1958, also he attended Manchester College. He married Sandra Smith on June 29, 1968, she survives. After 35 ½ years James retired on June 30, 2004 as the Northeast Supervisor from the State Board of Tax Commissioners. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Wabash, Indiana. He enjoyed antiquing over the years.

He is also survived by son, Brent Craft (Paula) of Wabash, Indiana and daughter, Wendy Short of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Jarrett Craft, Jaron Craft, Kaelyn Short, Jessica Beane, and Jordon Beane; two great grandchildren, Briliegh Beane and Braya Beane.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Jeremy Yeadon officiating. Burial will follow in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are to the Zion Lutheran Church building fund, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992 and Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

George R. Earl Jr.

George R. Earl Jr., 72, of LaFontaine passed away at 9:01 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late George R. Earl and Germaine (Smet) Dornseif on March 15, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana.

He graduated from Northside High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. George served his country in the United States Army. He married Deirdre Conroy on October 7, 1961, she survives in LaFontaine.  He retired from Thompson of Marion, Indiana in 1999. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana.

He is also survived by three daughters, Cheryl Rockwell (Kenneth) of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patricia Franklin of South Bend, Indiana, and Tracy Benzinger (Brent) of Leesburg, Indiana; three sisters, Juanita Sarrazin (Don) of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Norma Dunton (Jake) of Noblesville, Indiana, and Laura Swartz (Tom) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; five grandchildren, Tanner, Morgan, Austin, Matthew, and Samantha; also several step sisters, step brothers, nieces, and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosie.

A Mass Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later time.

Preferred memorials are directed to I.U. Health Methodist Hospital Heart Center, 1801 North Senate Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46206 or Progressive Cancer Care, 831 N Theatre Road, Marion, IN 46952.

Paul F. "Buttons" Copeland Sr.

Paul F. “Buttons” Copeland Sr., 57, of Wabash passed away 4 a.m.  on Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home. He was a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana. He was born on January 19, 1956 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Donald Copeland and Patricia (Berry) Copeland, she survives in Wabash, Indiana.

He was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Lisa Coppock on April 21, 1979, she survives. He retired from CMI of Wabash, Indiana. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and F.O.P. Lodge of Wabash, Indiana.

He is also survived by son, Paul Copeland Jr. of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Sarah Copeland-Scott of Wabash, Indiana; two brothers, Arvin Copeland (Annette) of Carmel, Indiana and Roger Copeland (Lorie) of Middlebury, Indiana; sister, Mrs. Greg (Diane) Richards of Wabash, Indiana; granddaughter, Emma Scott and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lena Hoff.

Calling hours will be from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash,  Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are to Heartland Career Center Tool & Die Department, 79 South County Road 200 West, Wabash, IN 46992.

There will be no service to follow. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Howard W. Smith

Howard W. Smith, 71, of LaFontaine passed away 7:41 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Howard B. and Doris W. (Flitcraft) Smith on February 8, 1942 in Peru, Indiana.

He married Elsie Bryant on April 6, 1962, she survives. He retired from General Motors of Marion, Indiana after 46 years. He was a member of Bible Methodist Church in Gas City, Indiana. He was also a member of Fairmount Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Shrine and Scottish Rite and Order of Eastern Star in LaFontaine.

He is also survived by a son, John Smith (Tara) of Converse, Indiana; daughter, Jennifer Musall (Kent) of Hillsdale, Indiana; five grandchildren, Christina Grant (Cary) and Jeffrey Smith (Debra) both of Wabash, Indiana and Trisha Musall, Olivia Faith Musall, and Matthew Musall all of Hillsdale, Indiana; three great grandchildren, Coen Grant, Blayke Smith, and Bree Smith; two sisters, Linda Noble of Florida and Mrs. Terry (Mary Lou) Gladwell of New York and several half brothers and sisters.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Rev. Jeff Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash/Miami County Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Muriel Louise Randall

Muriel Louise Randall, 94, of Wabash, Indiana passed away 6:40 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Howard Eldon and Edith (Metzner) Hutchison on July 7, 1918 in Flanagan, Illinois.

She was a 1931 Graduate of Wabash High School. She married James N. Randall on August 12, 1940, he passed away September 19, 2001. She worked for P.N. Hirsch Company, was retired from J.C. Penney after 25 years of employment, then she joined her husband and currently was the owner of Jones UHaul in Wabash, Indiana.  She enjoyed bowling and sewing. She was a 70 year member of First United Methodist Church in Wabash, Indiana. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 90 of Wabash, American Legion Auxiliary Post 15 of Wabash, and Tri-More Eucher Club.

She is survived by daughter, Mrs. James (Beverly) Hostetler of Wabash, Indiana; two grandchildren, John M. Hostetler (Angela) of Wabash, Indiana and Julie Hughes of Indianapolis, Indiana; and six great grandchildren, Nicholas, Devin, Austin, and Mason Hostetler and Landon and Kiersten Cole. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert Hutchison and Harold Hutchison and two sisters, Juanita Hutchison and Delores McCallum.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, officiating Pastor Kurt Freeman. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to First United Methodist Church or Salvation Army in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Sharri L. Carpenter

Sharri L. Carpenter, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away 3:47 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on April 25, 1946 in Wabash, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, George William and Irma E. (Carlson) Sandberg.

She married Paul Brian Carpenter on May 11, 1993, he survives.

She is also survived by daughter, Mrs. Richard (Tracy) Green of Mountain City, Tennessee; brother, Kerry Sandberg (Peggy) of Wabash,  Indiana; two sisters, Dona Stout of Elkhart, Indiana and Penny Bouenkerk of California; three grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Christopher and brother, Timothy.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Robert Rensbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 noon until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Louise N. Weaver

Louise N. Weaver, 86 of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. She was born to the late John and Mable (Corn) Troxell on August 20, 1926 in Marion, Indiana.

She graduated from Marion High School. She married Maynard D. Weaver on December 4, 1946, he passed away December 22, 2008. She was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church of LaFontaine, Indiana.

She is survived by two sons, John Weaver (Debbie) of LaFontaine and Robert Weaver (Kim) of Wabash: two daughters, Debbie Lavengood (Norman) of Greentown and Judy Jones (Jason) of Greensburg; 8 grandchildren, Brad Weaver (Keri) of Rochester, Bryan Weaver (Jen) of LaFontaine, Amy Norris (Pete) of Fort Wayne, Michael Lavengood (Melanie) of Cape Coral, Florida, Scott Lavengood (Lana) of Westfield,  Tami Thorrington (P.J.) of Peru, Josh Weaver (Emily) of LaFontaine, Doug Weaver (Tracie) of Wabash; and 10 great grandchildren, Dylan, Elizabeth, Landon, Elley, Emma, Ava, Cole, Jacob, Luke, and Leah; sister, Margaret Gray of Marion and foster sister, Bonnie Robbins.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Troxell.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, officiating will be Pastor Brad Wright. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontiane, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Liberty Township Fire Department in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Carrie Marie Abbott

Carrie Marie Abbott, 39, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 3:38 p.m. in Frankton, Indiana, after a courageous battle against stomach cancer.

            She was the daughter of Jan W. and Sandra M. (Eastman) Bachman of Marion, Indiana. She was born in Seoul, Korea on January 2, 1974. She was brought to the United States through the Holt Foundation in 1976 to become an American citizen and a beloved daughter.

            She graduated from Eastbrook High School in Grant County in 1992. Carrie was employed by the Marion Fabrication Division of GM and was a member of the UAW 977. She was working on her B.A. Degree from Concordia University through the GM plant. She was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church.

            Carrie is also survived by her husband, James A. Abbott of Frankton; two children, Darianne E.M. Burnworth and Jacob A.W. Cromas both of Marion, Indiana; brothers, Jon A. Bachman (Denise) and Matthew W. Bachman (Kim) both of Marion, Indiana and Mark W. Bachman (Barbara) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; grandson, Alexander Ortega; and four nephews and two nieces.

            Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in the LaFontaine Christian Church, 207 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Rev. Jack St. John officiating. Interment will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

            Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the LaFontaine Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Services of Grant County in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com