Dennis Eugene Miller

Dennis Eugene Miller, 70, of Peru, Indiana passed away at 5:07 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 29, 1942 in Wabash County, Indiana.

He was a 1960 Wabash High School graduate and served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Thermafiber in Wabash, Indiana; he also worked at Gen Corp in Wabash, Indiana. He enjoyed sports, IU basketball, playing the guitar, and was a history buff.

He is survived by his mother, Annabelle (Pottenger) Bahler formerly of Wabash, Indiana and now lives with her daughter in Fort Wayne, Indiana; a daughter, Angie Ogino (Scott Eads) of Lagro, Indiana; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Judy) Wolff of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and a grandson, Nori Ogino. He was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Christopher Miller and an aunt, May Pottenger.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rex Person officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Huntington County, Indiana.

Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to National Autism Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Charitable donations may be made in Dennis's memory to the following organization:
National Autism Association
http://nationalautismassociation.org
20 Alice Agnew Drive, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763
Tel: 877.622.2884

Joan L. Howard

Joan L. Howard, 80, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Elmer and Ethel (Brown) Malott on May 7, 1932 in Crown Point, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Glenn Oak High School in Gary, Indiana. She married Lawrence D. Howard in 1956, he passed away in 1994. She was a Civilian Employee at Grissom Air Force Base, also worked at General Tire and in Home Care. She was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church both of Wabash, Indiana.

She is survived by two daughters, Penny Bever and Laurna Bolin both of Wabash, Indiana; three granddaughters, Tammy Murphy, Tracy Cole both of Wabash, Indiana and Jasmine Curry of Liberty, Indiana; brother, Rosco Malott of Rochester, Indiana; two sisters, Hilda Kemptf of Delphi, Indiana and Donna Woods of Rochester, Indiana; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Phillip in 2001, a brother, and three sisters.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana, officiating the service will be Pastor Rick. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Jack R. Harris

Jack R. Harris, 75, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Cecil and Grace (Schenkel) Harris on October 13, 1937 in Elwood, Indiana.
He married Delores Griese on November 14, 1961, she survives. He attended North Wesleyan Church in Wabash, Indiana. He is also survived by two sons, Jack C. Harris (Thania) of Warsaw, Indiana and Cecil W. Harris of Wabash, Indiana; two daughters Mrs. Chris (Malinda) Mattern of Wabash, Indiana and Angela Oaks of Valparaiso, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Mindy Norris, Marcus Harris, Melvin Norris, Michael Harris, Mandy Norris, Christin Enyeart, and Brittany Oaks; three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Harris, a brother, two sisters, and daughter-in-law, Jessica Harris.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Joseph Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.
Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charles K. Bowman

Charles K. Bowman, 86 a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in his home in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born to the late Walter and Frances (Sprong) Bowman on April 29, 1926 in Wabash County, Indiana.

He was a 1944 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He married Norma Jean Wendel on January 27, 1950, they were married 63 years. He was a lifetime farmer and President of Bowman Agri Corp in LaFontaine, Indiana. He attended The Chapel of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Along with his wife, Norma Jean; he is survived by two daughters, Diane Curless of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Kenneth (Joy) Parson of LaFontaine, Indiana; three sons, Dan Bowman (Georgann) and Kevin Bowman (Kymber) both of LaFontaine, and Kerry Bowman (Melissa) of Indianapolis, Indiana; eighteen grandchildren, Jennifer Curless, Brandon Curless, Trisha Curless, Rob Curless, Danielle Shaw, Laura Langebartels, Lindsay Bowman, Michael Bowman, Amber Bowman, Kyle Bowman, Evan Bowman, Amy Bowman, Ryan Bowman, Zac Bowman, Levi Bowman, Grace Bowman, Aaron Parson, and Ashley Parson; two sisters, Jeanette Fisher of Huntington, Indiana and Mrs. Richard (Miriam) Wright of Scottsdale, Arizona. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow in Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to The Great Commission Fund of Christian Missionary Alliance in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Rickey Cooper

Rickey Cooper, 65 of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to the late Victor and Orcie (Watkins) Cooper on December 26, 1947 in Lackey, Kentucky.
He was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. He served his country in the United States Army. He married Marla (Brown) Laferny in 1987, she survives.
Along with his wife, Marla; he is survived by two sons, Rickey Cooper and Matthew Cooper both of Anderson, Indiana; three daughters, Sandra Vackingburg of Germany, Jennifer Weems of Anderson, Indiana and Tammy Walters of Colorado; two sisters, Brenda Chandler and Debbie Smith both of Wabash, Indiana; and fifteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. No funeral service will be held. Preferred memorials are Donor's Choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Larry D. Manning

Larry D. Manning, 72 of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at his home.

He was born to the late Paul F. and Sylvia G. (Clark) Manning on March 12, 1940 in Winchester, Indiana.

He was a 1958 graduate of Winchester High School, then he attended International Business College of Fort Wayne and graduated from Marion College of Marion, Indiana. He married Joan E. Hendrickson on July 7, 1963, she survives. He served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Larry retired from General Motors of Marion, Indiana as a quality engineer in 2000, he also had Manning Accounting Service for 42 yrs and he recently passed the certification exam to become a registered tax preparer. He served as Liberty Township Trustee for 2 terms. He was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church of LaFontaine, Indiana. Larry enjoyed being involved with his church and community. He was an Elder, trustee, and financial secretary of LaFontaine Christian Church, served as Operations Director of Emergency Management Agency, board member and treasurer of Life Center in Wabash,board member and volunteer of Habitat for Humanity, board member and treasurer of Troyer Memorial Library, treasurer for LaFontaine Cub Scout Troop, Amateur Radio operator call sign N9AFI, 50 year member LaFontaine Masonic Lodge no 295, board member and treasurer of Rainbow Christian Camp.

Along with his wife, Joan; he is survived by son, Greg D. Manning (Mindy) of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. David (Shari) Ferris of Fishers, Indiana and Mrs. Eric (Lori) Rose of Franklin, Indiana; sister, Mrs. Jerry (Janet) Barnaby of Indianapolis, Indiana; and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by daughter, Tami Jo Manning and two brothers, Jerald and Jim.

Service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, officiating will be Pastor Rick Smalling. Burial will follow in LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the church. Masonic Rites will be given at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are directed to LaFontaine Christian Church- Building Fund, Casa de niños, or Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home. McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charitable donations may be made in Larry 's memory to the following organizations:
Casa de niños
http://www.warrenchurchofchrist.org/casapage.htm
Larry & Peg DeBolt, 2950 E - 350 N, Bluffton, IN 46714
Tel: 260-565-3657

Donor's Choice
Charity of Your Choice

LaFontaine Christian Church
Pastor Rick Smalling
http://www.lafontainechristian.com
202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940
Tel: 765-981-2101