Larry R. Eib

Larry R. Eib, 75, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:42 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 21, 1939 at his parents’ home Virginia and Russell Eib. He was one of 6 children. He attended Van Buren School all 12 years. He started working at Foster Forbs at the age of 18 and stayed there until the plant was closed. He kept the conveyers running and other repair jobs that were needed. He worked there a total of 43 years. He was a member of Glass Workers Union, held several offices and was on the apprentice committee for the union and factory. He was a member and past president of the LaFontaine Lions Club, member of the LaFontaine Christian Church. He received the Melvin Jones Fellows for his service to the Lions. He overseen and helped to maintained the LaFontaine Community Building for the LaFontiane Lions for many years.

He married Ethel Himelick in 1992, she survives. They have 6 children between them. Larry’s three daughters Lorie Perez of Victoria, Texas; Annie Shields and Jackee Eib of Marion, Indiana; three step children, Bill McKinley (Lisha) of Wabash, Indiana, Charles McKinley of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Tina (Andy) Reed of Pittsboro, Indiana; grandchildren, Nicci (Lance) Potter of Bloomingdale, Indiana, Blake (Mell) Shields of Muncie, Indiana, Russell and Virginia Perez of Victoria, Texas; step grandchildren, Ashley (Mike) Vandermark of LaFontaine, Indiana, Zoe and Valerie Reed of Pittsboro, Indiana; great grandson, Ryan Perez of Victoria, Texas; step great granddaughters, Lucy, Lilia, and Lizzy Vandermark all of LaFontiane, Indiana. Siblings are Jerry Eib of Angola, Indiana and Joe (Linda) Eib of Van Buren, Indiana, Alice Henderson of Marion, Indiana; Linda (Jack) Elliott of Marion, Indiana and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. His parents, brother, Steve, sister-in-law, Sue and step grandson, Brodey McKinley went before him.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. with calling one hour before. In place of flowers please donate to LaFontaine Lions Club or LaFontaine Christian Church.

Calling hours for family and friends will be on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 has been entrusted with handling arrangements.

Richard L. Thompson

Richard L. Thompson, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:43 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late John S. and Leona (Beidel) Thompson on May 9, 1936 in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Richard graduated from LaFontaine High School in 1954. He married Jeanette Cable on October 7, 1956, she survives. Richard was a farmer, worked at General Motors for 36 years, as a carpenter and sold insurance for Shelter Insurance. He was very active in his community and served the town of LaFontaine, Indiana. Richard was a former member of the LaFontaine Lions Club, served as Liberty Township Trustee, and was also a member of the U.A.W.. He was a faithful member of Boundary Line Church of Christ of LaFontaine, Indiana, where he did part-time preaching.

Along with his wife, Jeanette; he is also survived by his daughter, Kimberly Schirripa (Domenico) of Granger, Indiana; grandchildren, Ashley Henderson (Mike); Domenico Blake Schirripa, and Salvatore Schirripa; and great grandchild, Logan Henderson. His son, Kerry Thompson (Margarita) of Fairmount, Indiana; grandchildren, Trent Thompson (Tiffany Cartwright) and Kacy Thompson (Krissy Howard); step grandchildren, Sabrina Wyatt (Chad) and Cassandra Latorre; step great grandchildren, Tristyn Howel, Trinidy Wyatt, Mariah Wyatt, and Chad Wyatt Jr. His daughter, Tamara Moore of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Andrea Moore, Alexandra Moore Friedman (Adam). Brother, Robert Thompson (Lorraine) of LaFontaine, Indiana; sisters, Dolores Snyder (John-deceased) of LaFontaine, Indiana and Kay White of Roann, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to LaFontaine Lions Club or Liberty Township Fire Department in care of the funeral home.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Jack Lee Harris

Jack Lee Harris, 82, a Lafontaine resident, he went peacefully to the Lord on March 6^th 2015 at Parkview Wabash County Hospital. Born October 8^th, 1932 in Wabash, Indiana, to Kenneth Harris and Helen (Halderman) Harris, of Wabash, IN.

Jack, was a veteran of the United States Army 179^th Infantry, where he served in Korea. Jack married Oneda “Dee” Music on November 6^th, 1955. She survives. He was preceded in death by, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Jack leaves behind his wife, along with 2 sons, Philip J. Harris, and Gregory L. Harris, A daughter, Patricia A Harris, and sister, Mrs. John Helen Snyder. Jack retired from GM Fisherbody in Marion, where 29 of the 31 years he worked there he was a supervisor. He was a 46 year member of the Church of Christ at Treaty, where he served in different types of committees throughout the church.  

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10^th , 2015 at Church of Christ at Treaty, 6793 S. 50 E Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Doug Oakes officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorial are directed to Church of Christ at Treaty, 6793 S. 50 E Wabash, Indiana 46992

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3p.m. until 7p.m. on Monday, March 9^th, 2015 at the McDonald Funeral Home Lafontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street Lafontaine, Indiana 46940. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.