Lydia "Marcy" Marcella (Burns) Finnell

Lydia “Marcy” Marcella (Burns) Finnell, 77, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Truman and Bertha Leona (Miller) Burns on November 30, 1937 in Darke County, Ohio.

She attended nursing school at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, then graduated from Manchester University with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology. Lydia married James Lee Finnell on June 10, 1961, he survives in Wabash, Indiana. She retired as a registered nurse for Wabash County Hospital of Wabash, Indiana. Lydia was a faithful member of Wabash Church of the Brethren of Wabash, Indiana.

She is also survived by a son, Paul R. Finnell (Valerie) of Indianapolis, Indiana, grandsons, Truman and Lucas Finnell; a daughter, Cynthia A. Voght of Wabash, Indiana, grandson, James R. Walls, great grandson, Ethan J. Walls; four brothers, Robert G. Burns of Union City, Indiana, Chester D. Burns, Wayne E. Burns, and Gerald O. Burns all of Ohio; a sister, Miriam S. Holler of Piqua, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Wabash Church of the Brethren Church, 645 Bond Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Kay Gaier officiating.
Calling hours for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash Church of the Brethren, 645 Bond Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Eugene M. Wiese

Eugene M. Wiese, 86, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:11 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in his home. He was born to the late Alvin John and Elizabeth Claira (Berndt) Wiese on July 3, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois.

Eugene served his country in the United States Army. He married Catherine L. Wiese, she preceded him in death; then he married Mary Louise Jacobs on February 12, 2001, she survives. Eugene was a machine designer for different companies throughout Indiana.  He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash, Indiana.

He is also survived by two sons, Thomas Diehl (Lesli Gritts) of California and John Alvin Wiese (Christa Linn) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three daughters, Monica Diehl of Colorado, Dorothy Wiese of Bloomington, Indiana and Ruth Everett (Troy) of Indianapolis, Indiana; two step sons, Michael Dean Barnes and Mathew Jacob Barnes both of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Michael Thomas Diehl, Ellen Everett, Ethan Everett, Catherine Wiese, Allison Wiese, Whitney Dyk and Jennifer Wulf; four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, Indiana, with Rev. Jeremy Yeadon officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the church. Preferred memorials are directed to Zion Lutheran Church Food Pantry. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Arrangements are being handled by McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Gaynell Elliott

Gaynell Elliott, 61, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Douglas Dillon of Wabash, Indiana and the late, Linda (Wintrode) Dillon on March 29, 1954 in Wabash, Indiana.

Gaynell was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Kenneth Elliott, he survives in Wabash, Indiana. Gaynell retired from Container Corporation of American in Wabash, Indiana. She was a member of the Moose Lodge 1195 of Wabash, Indiana and American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary of Wabash, Indiana.

She is also survived by step son, Michael Elliott (Theresa) of Wabash, Indiana; step daughters, Mrs. Lisa (Jeff) Cook of Marion, Indiana and Mrs. Lori (Bryan) Stewart of Chattanooga, Tennessee; sister, Elizabeth Foust of North Manchester, Indiana; nephew, Brian Foust (Meghann); and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by niece, Stacey Ann Foust.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Zilla Zoe Welsh

Zilla Zoe Welsh, 86, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 6:17 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born to the late Milo and Lucy (White) Gruwell in LaFontaine, Indiana on November 21, 1928.

Zilla married Clifford Welsh, he passed away in 1978. She retired from United Tech.  Zilla cherished the “White” cousin get togethers and helping with the grandchildren. She was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church and an alumnus of the LaFontaine High School. Zilla was a longtime member of the LaFontaine Order of Eastern Star, Liberty Bells extension homemaker club and Francis Slocum Home extension club. Zilla often spoke of the happy times she had riding horses and swimming in the waterhole on the farm with her best friend. She loved horses and always looked forward to mushroom hunting in the spring.

Zilla is survived by two sons, Bruce Eugene Welsh of Warsaw, Indiana and Sam Gruwell Welsh of LaFontaine, Indiana; granddaughter, Mrs. Tonya Adele (Phil) Douglas of Warsaw, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Karen Welsh of LaFontaine, Indiana. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Milo Vincent Welsh.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Crystal Jacobson officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the funeral home with an Eastern Star service being held at 5:30 p.m.. Preferred memorials are directed to LaFontaine Eastern Star or LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Alma "Pat" Mahan

Alma “Pat” Mahan, 91, a Wabash, Indiana resident for most of her life, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor East of Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel (Keim) Wallace on September 2, 1923 in Somerset, Indiana.

She was a 1942 graduated from New Salem High School. Pat married Robert B. Mahan on January 11, 1946 at the Parsonage in Kansas City, Kansas, he passed away on November 24, 1993. Pat worked as a part-time cook for Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana. She was a member of Women’s Indiana Bowling League of Wabash and Marion, Indiana. Pat enjoyed Daytona Beach, she liked going to the casino, and mushroom hunting. She especially loved being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Mahan (Stephanie) of Florida and Jay Mahan (Tammie) of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Darlene Chambers (Dennis) of Bowling Green, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. A private family burial will be held at Economy Cemetery in Modoc, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County DCS Foster Children Program, 89 W. Canal Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com