Eloise Loreen Unger

Eloise Loreen Unger, 90, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, Indiana passed away at 6:57 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born to the late Earl and Ethel (Clark) Shanafelt on August 23, 1926 in Wabash County, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Linlawn High School in 1945, then attended International Business College. Eloise married Walter H. Unger on December 13, 1947 in Richvalley, Indiana, he passed away on August 10, 2013. She worked for Wallace Furniture Co. in Peru, Indiana at the age of 14, at the age of 18 for Hosiery Manufacturing Co and Sunbeam Biscuit Co. both of Fort Wayne, from 1946 until 1965 at General Telephone in Wabash as a receptionist, from 1965 until 1969 as a teacher’s aide for W.C. Mills School, and from 1969 until 1978 in Health Occupations for Friendly Nursing Home-Vernon Manor for Children, Merriweather Convalescent Center, and Wabash Healthcare Centre. She was a Girl Scout Brownie Troop Leader for 8 years.

She is survived by sons, Dennis Unger (Alicia) of North Manchester, Indiana and Richard Unger (Robin) of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Patrick Unger (Kristi) of Wabash, Indiana, Joseph Unger of Iowa, Daniel Unger (Crystal) of Wabash, Indiana, and Donald "D.J." Unger (Ashley) of LaFontaine, Indiana; and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David and brothers, Cecil, Traverse, and Leo Shanafelt.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 pm. On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Paul J. Bowlby

Paul J. Bowlby, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:42 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Samuel G. and Maud (Cunningham) Bowlby on April 11, 1923 in Wabash, Indiana.

Paul was a 1942 graduate of Wabash High School, then attend IU and graduated from Kansas City University with a Master’s Degree. He served his country in the United State Army Air Corp. Paul was a Math Teacher, he retired in 1986.

Sisters survive Paul, Joyce (Lee) Rish of Wabash, Indiana and Cordelia (Ray) Swanson of Garden Grove, California. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

Paul’s wishes were for no services. Preferred memorials are directed to charity of donor’s choice. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana at a later date.

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

Genna M. Garcia-Hiatt

Genna M. Garcia-Hiatt, 35, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born to Danny Wilcox of Wabash, Indiana and Billie Jo (Watson) Wilcox of Wabash, Indiana.

Genna was a Wabash High School graduate of 2000. She married Robert Hiatt on November 14, 2013, he survives. She was a homemaker to her family.

Along with her parents and husband Genna is survived by a son, Jacub Garcia; daughters, Jasmin Garcia, and Audrey Hiatt; step son, Austin Hiatt all of Wabash, Indiana; maternal grandparents, Peggy Fraley of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Josie Wilcox of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Keisha Wilcox of Wabash, Indiana.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to her children.

Visitation for family and friends will from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Jewell Butcher

Jewell Butcher, 86, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:17 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born to the late Virgil and Annabelle (McDaniel) Anderson on July 10, 1930 in Maryville, Tennessee.

Jewell married Nevert Butcher in 1967, he passed away in February of 1986. She worked for United Tech in Wabash, Indiana. Jewell was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana.

Jewell is survived by sons, Steve Burger (Tina) of Wabash, Indiana, John Butcher (Jennifer) of Bunker Hill, Indiana, and Tim Butcher (Sabrina) of Gas City, Indiana; daughters, Linda Burger of Georgia, Janie Low of Huntington, Indiana, Mrs. Jeanie (Steven) Davis of Wabash, Indiana, Donna Harmon of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Judy (William) Cavins of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Michelle (Tommy) George of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Billie Jo (Tim) Sutherland of Marion, Indiana; sister, June Wilson of Tennessee; 22 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

James D. "Jim" Bowman

James D. “Jim” Bowman, 69, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on January 5, 2017 at his home. He was born to the late Charles H. Bowman and Mary (Hobbs) Medler on February 2, 1947 in Marion, Indiana.

Jim was a truck driver for Pierston Trucking. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 286 of North Manchester, Indiana. Jim enjoyed racing and going to races. He loved his family and grandchildren.

Jim is survived by sons, Anthony “Tony” (Angie) Bowman of Wabash, Indiana and Troy Dietrich (Donna) of North Manchester, Indiana ; daughters, Deanna “Dee” Bowman and Mrs. Melinda (Tony) Adams both of Wabash, Indiana; brothers, Jerry Bowman of Lincolnville, Indiana and Butch Bowman (Debbie) of Gas City, Indiana; sisters, Janet Gary of Marion, Indiana, Paula Yates of Ohio, and Connie Skeens of Marion, Indiana; six grandchildren, Anthony Bowman, Miranda Adams, William Adams, Christopher Adams, Olivia Adams, and June Adams; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Janice J. Shenefield

Janice J. Shenefield, 84, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born to the late Lawrence Coon and Ruth (Bowman) Roos on August 4, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois.

Janice married Don Shenefield on August 5, 1950, he survives. She worked for Marion National Bank, Summit Bank, and National Bank of Detroit, now Regions Bank of Marion, Indiana; and Clover Blossom Honey, she also owned The Honey House in LaFontaine, Indiana. Janice was a member of American Business Women’s Association, Mississinewa 1812, American Beekeeping Federation, and Beekeepers of Indiana, and she was a former member of Boundary Line Church of Christ. She was involved in the LaFontaine Festival for many years.

Along with her husband, Don; she is survived by sons, Charles Shenefield (Mel) of Palm Coast, Florida, Dave Shenefield (Gloria) of LaFontaine, Indiana, and Michael Shenefield of LaFontaine, Indiana; daughters, Mrs. David (Susan) Liddick of Marion, Indiana and Beth Shenefield of LaFontaine, Indiana; 7 grandchildren, 5 adopted grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com