Mary A. Cooper

Mary A. Cooper, 93, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Edna (Scott) Keafauver on October 11, 1922 in Marion, Indiana.

Mary married George D. “Bunk” Cooper on January 5, 1940, he passed away on November 3, 1989. She retired from Magnetics of Wabash, Indiana in 1989. She was a member of Church of Christ at Wabash. Also a member of Wabash Magnetics Retirement Club. Mary enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by two sons, Dale Cooper (Carol) of Lagro, Indiana and George Lloyd Cooper (Dee) of Marion, Indiana; daughter, Alice Longfellow of Wabash, Indiana; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by a great grandson and sister.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on  Thursday, October 29, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with George Fahl officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. There will be a memorial service in Mary’s memory in California given by her grandson that is a Pastor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Dorothy G. Johnson Drook

Dorothy G. Johnson Drook, 89 ½ of Arcadia, Florida died at 11:54 p.m. on October 23rd, 2015 at her summer home in Wabash, Indiana. She was the widow of Murry K. Drook. Born April 20, 1926 in Greeneville, Tennessee to Boy J. and Polly Fox Johnson.
She is survived by a daughter, Georgia Proffitt Engelman, a son, Charles Dennis Proffitt both of Wabash, Indiana, a son Aaron Boyd Proffitt of Arcadia, Florida, and a daughter, Dorothea K. Drook Malone of Washington D.C.; sister, Edith Johnson (Herman Kemper) Wallace of Tampa, Florida, and sister, Barbara Johnson (Roger) Krace of Greeneville, Tennessee; also four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents and also by; two sisters, Eula Johnson (Hugh) McKay and Lucille Johnson (Horace) Wilhoit, a brother, Maynard (Marcine) Johnson all of Greeneville, Tennessee.
Burial was at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Wabash County, Indiana in October of 2015. Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Arnold E. Cly Jr.

Arnold E. Cly Jr., 70, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 3:47 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home. He was born to the late Arnold E. and Guinevere (Hinshaw) Cly on February 4, 1945 at Dalhart, Texas.

Arnold married Carol Anne Campbell on June 26, 1965, she survives. He was an engineer for Honeywell, then U.S. Gypsum plant manager and he retired from Celtox. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana. Arnold loved corvettes, I.U. and da Bears, but most of all his family. He was an engineer by trade but a farmer at Heart.

Along with his wife, Carol, he is also survived by a son, Arnold E. “Chip” Cly III (Melissa) of Marion, Indiana; daughters, Mrs. Beth Anne (Scott) Givens of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Cristi (Steve) Spilker of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Mrs. Annie (Joe) Seidel of Clemmons, North Carolina; grandchildren, Mrs. Cami Anne (Eric) Elsasser of Greenfield, Indiana, Ryan Givens of Wabash, Indiana, Victoria Givens of Wabash, Indiana, Megan Cly of Marion, Indiana, Tristin Spilker of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sydney Spilker of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Eliya Seidel of Clemmons, North Carolina, and Adaya Seidel of Clemmons, North Carolina; and sister, Mrs. Teri (Tim) Gates of Bedford, Indiana. He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Kendall.

Mass of a Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Preferred memorials are directed to St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Barbara S. Cone

Barbara S. Cone, 60, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late James A. Taylor and Mintie (Porter) Kerr on July 10, 1955 in Wabash, Indiana.

Barb married Sammy C. Cone on July 14, 1973, he survives. She attended Christian Heritage Church of Wabash, Indiana. Barb enjoyed crafts, painting, fishing, gardening, and her family. She loved her grandkids to the moon and back and she was worshiped by them. Barb adored her sisters, also she loved her many nieces and nephews and was adored by them all.

Barb kept positive with humor and laughter while battling cancer for 15 months. Her favorite saying was “I have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me.” Barb kept her spirits up by being very ornery.
She is also survived by son, Keith A. Cone (Chasity) of Wabash, Indiana; daughters, Mrs. Misty Campbell (Jeremy) of Roann, Indiana and Samantha Cone (Stan Tharp) of Silver Lake, Indiana; brothers, James Taylor Jr. (Theresa) of Stigler, Oklahoma and Bill Taylor (Connie) of Roann, Indiana; sisters, Elizabeth Winchester (Todd Miller) of Wabash, Indiana, Brenda Purdy-Emerick (Bill) of Wabash, Indiana, Janet Houlihan (Dale) of Wabash, Indiana, and Mary Bussard (Kevin) of Wabash, Indiana; step sister, Jamie Kerr Poor of North Manchester, Indiana 13 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie Ann Cone, brother, Roger Taylor Sr., sister, Debra Harmon, and a grandchild.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, officiating will be Pastor Tim Prater. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Kitcy Joanna Bilbrey

Kitcy Joanna Bilbrey, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Rose and Audi (Garrett) Carter on January 17, 1937 in Livingston, Tennessee.
Joanna married Joe E. Bilbrey on January 3, 1959, he survives. She was a homemaker to her family. She enjoyed and was passionate about playing bingo and scratch off tickets. She loved being with her grandchildren.

Joanna is also survived by son, Eric Bilbrey (Summer) of Marion, Indiana and daughter, Mrs. Cindy (Mark) Leming of Marion, Indiana; grandchildren, Mitch Leming, Bryce Leming, Jolie Bilbrey, Landon Nelson, Autumn Alter, and Adrianna Wisner; brothers, James Carter (Dottie) of Livingston, Tennessee and DeWayne Carter (Emily) of Anderson, Indiana; and sister, Trudy Carter McDonald of Livingston, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road -35, Marion, Indiana 46952, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Scott Allen Smith

Scott Allen Smith, 41, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 5:44 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1974 in Marion, Indiana. Scott enjoyed working with his father, family gatherings, collecting nascars, and ball caps.

Scott is survived by his father, Chester R. Smith (Janet) of Pittsboro, Indiana and mother, Jan (Koncz) Miller (Randy) of LaFontaine, Indiana; daughters, Kelsey Smith and Heather Smith both of Wabash, Indiana; sisters, Mrs. Greg (Sheriann) Darling of Tecumseh, Michigan, Sandi Wilcox (fiancé, Thomas Butler) of Lizella, Georgia, and Ashley Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana; brothers, Randy Miller (Gina) of LaFontaine, Indiana, Travis Miller (Cristy) of Middlebury, Indiana, Cameron Miller (Gina) of Minooka, Illinois, and Joseph Miller (Jessica) of Amarillo, Texas; and aunts,uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gabor and Jennie (Hunt) Koncz, Chester and Margaret (Masterson) Smith.

Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Glenn Haven Cemetery in Richmond, Indiana.

Preferred memorials are directed to Kelsey and Heather Smith Trust Fund for their care at Mutual Bank, 1307 Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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