Juanita Thomas

Juanita Thomas, 85, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:55 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Isaiah and Lorena (Rousey) Harrell on December 17, 1928 in LaFontaine, Indiana.

She was a 1945 graduate from LaFontaine High School. He married Arden D. Thomas on July 11, 1953, he passed away October 30, 2013. She started working in 1974 at Richards Restaurant, she also worked at PaPa Joes Restaurant in Wabash, Indiana. She was a homemaker to her family. She was a member of American Legion Post 15 Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 286 Ladies Auxiliary, and Moose Lodge 1195 all of Wabash, Indiana. She was also a member of New Life Baptist Church of Wabash, Indiana.

She is survived by three granddaughters, Holly Sutton, Mrs. Bobby (Teresa) Velasquez, and April Sutton; 6 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Sutton in 1995, a brother, and two sisters.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Scott Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Servia, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to New Life Baptist Church, 4381 W. 300 N., Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Mildred Maxine Deeter

Mildred Maxine Deeter, 92, formerly of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born to the late Phillipp and Olive (Johnson) Dillinger on February 12, 1921 in Green Castle, Indiana. She married Verlin Deeter in December of 1945, he passed away in 1994.

She is survived by two step sons, Ronald “Bud” Deeter and Joe Deeter (Sharon) both of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Wayne Dillinger (Wilma Mae) of Arkansas; two daughter in laws, Laureen Deeter of Wabash, Indiana and Isabelle Lewis of Lagro, Indiana; 14 step grandchildren and 26 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two step sons, Max Deeter and Ben Deeter, a brother and sister.

A Private family service will be held at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Ken Goble officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Preferred memorials are to New Hope Hospice, 1385 N Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN 46952. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Justo Rodriguez

Justo Rodriguez, 91, lived in Port Lavaca, Texas most of his life he passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on May 5, 1922 in Falls City, Texas to the late Justo and Guadalupe (Munoz) Rodriguez, he recently moved to Wabash to be with his family. A special thank you goes to Millers Merry Manor for taking exceptional care of Justo.

Justo served his country as a Combat Engineer and a Bridge Carpenter in the United States Army during WWII in Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe and France, where he received 1 Service Stripe, 4 Overseas Service Bars, EAME Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Ribbon. Justo Rodriguez married Lydia Martinez, she passed away on December 11, 2002. He worked as a Janitor for the First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca, Texas for 27 years, he also did gardening and yard work. Justo was a man after God’s own heart, he lead a simple life. Justo belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Lavaca, Texas.

Justo is survived by a son, Alfonso Rodriguez (Paula Morgan) of Noblesville, Indiana; six daughters, Mrs. Tim (Guadalupe) Ryder of Marion, Indiana, Nasaria Weaver of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Michael (Eduvina “Edwina”) Keen of Wabash, Indiana, Marina Ross of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Roy (Olga) Galvan of Gas City, Indiana, and Mrs. Elix (Elva) Brewer of Carrollton, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, brother and half-brother, along with his parents.

Funeral Service will be 3 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana with Military Honors.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to service on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Connie L. McMillen

Connie L. McMillen, 66, of North Manchester went to be with the Lord at 11:39 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Charles and Betty (Young) Leonhard on December 12, 1947 in Wabash, Indiana.

She was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. She married George McMillen on January 30, 1976, he survives. She was a member of St. Matthews United Church of Christ in Wabash, Indiana, also St. Matthews United Church of Christ Sisters in Faith. She was a homemaker to her family. Connie was an avid Notre Dame fan, she had a library of books and loved to read. She also enjoyed the outdoors, loved camping and her dogs.

She is also survived by three sons, Fritz McMillen, John McMillen (Beth), and Andy McMillen all of Peru, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. David (Lida) Han of Peru, Indiana; four grandchildren, John Michael McMillen (Katie), Elisabeth McMillen, Andre Thomas McMillen, and Karlie Anne McMillen; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Bonnie) Fleming and Mrs. Ken (Chris) Benson both of Wabash, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 at St. Matthews United Church of Christ, 1717 N Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992, officiating the service will be Pastor Charles Dye. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Preferred memorials are to St. Matthews United Church of Christ Sisters in Faith, 1717 N Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Jean Wright

Jean Wright, 66, of LaFontaine went peacefully to be with her Lord at 12:56 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013 with her family at her side at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on October 11, 1947 in Wabash County, Indiana to the late Lawrence “Shorty” Guenin and Marguerite (Troyer) Guenin, she survives in LaFontaine, Indiana.

She was a 1965 graduate from Southwood High School, also from Ball State University. She married Larry Wright on August 2, 1969, he survives.  She was a school teacher for the MSD of Wabash County Schools for 42 years. She is a member of St. Matthews United Church of Christ of Wabash, Indiana, and had previously attended LaFontaine Christian Church in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was a member of LaFontaine Eastern Star in LaFontaine, Indiana, Frances Slocum D.A.R., Retired Teachers Association, and the LaFontaine Study Club.

She is also survived by two sons, Lawrence Paul Wright (Keisha) of LaFontaine, Indiana and Thomas Wright (Dana) of Roann, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. David O’Roark (Alicia) of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Mark Guenin (Diane) of Wabash, Indiana and Oren Guenin (Rita) of Marion, Indiana; grandchildren, Tucker O’Roark, Samuel O’Roark, Paisley O’Roark, Elsie O’Roark, Izaak Wright, Logan Wright, and Paxton Wright.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, officiating the services will be Pastor Charles Dye and Pastor Brad Wright.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the funeral home, with Eastern Star Service at 7:30 p.m.. Preferred memorials are to Wabash High School Basketball Boosters, 580 N Miami St, Wabash, IN 46992, LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery, P.O. Box 261, LaFontaine, Indiana, or St. Matthews United Church of Christ, 1717 N Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Betty J. Montgomery

Betty J. Montgomery, 88, of Wabash passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born to the late Edgar and Mary Marie (Roye) Fiant on July 18, 1925 in Wabash, Indiana.

She was a 1943 graduate of Wabash High School. She married James E. Montgomery on February 28, 1947, he passed away June 30, 1977.  She was a legal secretary and retired as Wabash County first title IV D Child Support Investigator at the Wabash County Prosecutors Office.
She attended Wabash Friends Church of Wabash, Indiana. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Phi Sorority. She enjoyed playing bridge and most of all spending time with her family.

She is survived by a son, William E. Montgomery (Sharon) of Wabash, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Pamela) Smalley of Wabash, Indiana and Mrs. James (Susan) Kingston of Lagro, Indiana; two sisters, Priscilla Tyner of Avon, Indiana and Marjorie Sailors Indianapolis, Indiana; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Montgomery and a sister.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the National Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Donald E. Watkins Sr.

Donald E. Watkins Sr., of Wabash passed away at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at his residence.  He was born to the late Adam and Polly (Patton) Watkins on June 11, 1934 in Bosco, Kentucky.

He married Lorraine Bentley on July 11, 1953, she passed away on January 22, 2013.  He retired from General Tire in Wabash, Indiana.  He attended Southside Freewill Baptist Church, Wabash, Indiana.  He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Wabash, Indiana.

He is survived by his sons, Sam (Linda) Watkins, Urbana, Indiana, Donald (Elizabeth) Watkins, Wabash, Indiana; his daughter, Shelia (Myron) Bishir, Wabash, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a great grandchild.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, with Pastor Tim Webb officiating.  Burial will follow in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash/Miami County Home Health Hospice, 710 North East Street, Wabash, Indiana, 46992.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com