Dorothy L. Heck

Dorothy L. Heck, 88, formerly of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born to the late John and Helen (Bedwell) Sharp on December 8, 1928 in Montpelier, Indiana.

Dorothy was a graduate of Roll High School. She married Melvin E. Heck on April 2, 1950, he passed away on August 9, 1999. Dorothy was a homemaker to her family. She was a member of Treaty Church of Christ in Treaty, Indiana.

She is survived by her sons, Jon Heck (Sandra) of Warsaw, Indiana and Ned Heck of Fort Myers, Florida; grandchildren, Ryan Heck (Heather) of Sutherlin, Oregon and Sarah Heck of Carmel, Indiana; brothers, Lowell Sharp (Kathleen) of Hartford City, Indiana, James Sharp (Vicki) of Hartford City, Indiana, and Joe Sharp (Marlayna) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sisters, Arlene Kirkwood of Hartford City, Indiana, Norma Smith of Montpelier, Indiana, Wilma Payne of Hartford City, Indiana, and Joan Abbott of  Montpelier, Indiana. She was preceded in death by three brothers.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Scott Saltsman officiating.

Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to donor’s choice.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Darle Martin

Darle L. Martin, 80, of Lagro, Indiana passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Aperion Care of Peru in Peru, Indiana. He was born to the late Howard and Audrey (Richardson) Martin on August 10, 1936 in Lagro, Indiana.
Darle retired from Cleotex in Lagro, Indiana. He is survived a nephew, Jack Smeltzley of Lagro, Indiana; a good family friend, Junior Kessler of Lagro, Indiana; he also has many nephews and nieces that survive. Darle was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Darle was an avid mushroom hunter.
Darle’s wishes were for no services. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.
McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Raymond Philip Bruss

Raymond Philip Bruss, 76, Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4 a.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home. He was born to the late Paul and Mary (Norwood) Bruss on May 12, 1940 in Huntington County, Indiana.

Ray married Helen M. Wolf on September 27, 1958, she survives. He worked at Swingline, Martin Yale, and Datavue, Ray held several leadership positions up to and including plant manager. He is a member of Sons of the American Revolution and Knights of Columbus.

Along with his wife, Helen; Ray is survived by children, Valerie Hamilton of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Raymond Bruss (Ann) of Roseburg, Oregon, Kevin Bruss (Linda) of Warsaw, Indiana, David Bruss (Christine) of Trenton, Michigan, and Matt Bruss (Beth) of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Max Marjorie (Max) Tyner of Bluffton, Indiana; grandchildren, Sarah Bluhm, John Cantrell II, Philadelphia Kirby, Rachael Shoue, Aaron Cantrell, Cassie Bruss, Joseph Bruss, Nickolas Bruss, Savannah Bruss, Amanda Cantrell, Margaret Bruss, Jacob Bruss, and Rebecca Bruss; and 12 great grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Bruss, granddaughter, Charity Bruss, and great grandson, Aden Shoue.

No services will be held. Burial at a later date in Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to F.I.S.H. of Wabash, 770 1/2 W. Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Marcus "Jim" Beher

Wabash, Indiana –  Marcus “Jim” Beher, age 73, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was the beloved son of Marcus Keith and Elizabeth Lucille (Arnette) Beher, and brother of Cheryl (Michael) Stacey of Springfield, Ohio, and Richard (Debbie) Beher of Ridgway, Illinois.
He leaves his wife of over 50 years, Dorothy (“Dede”) Rinehart, who he married on August 7, 1965, in their hometown of Springfield, Ohio. He is also survived by three children: Marcus (Christie) Beher, Rachel (Joe) Rizzuto, and Kevin (Terri) Beher; five grandchildren: Candice Gatchel, Trinity Gatchel, William Rizzuto, Katherine Rizzuto, and Nina Rizzuto;  numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family Susan Hunter, and Rod and Marla Lines. 

As a young boy, Jim traveled to Wabash County every summer to work on his Aunt Ruth’s (Knight) farm, drive the grain truck for his Uncle Dick (Knight), and fish in the family pond. After graduating from Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle, Ohio, he attended The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Agriculture in 1966 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1969. He practiced veterinary medicine for 35 years in LaFontaine, Indiana, patiently providing care to animals ranging from snakes to dairy cattle. In his retirement, he returned to his first passion – farming his fields in Wabash County. When he was not in the combine, tinkering in the barn, or caring for the family cats, he accompanied his wife to concerts at Honeywell Center, traveled to Ireland, Alaska, and Cozumel with family, watched old movies or a SYFY channel thriller, “snowbirded” in Palm Beach, and took his grandchildren on tractor rides and hikes and wienie roasts in the woods. 

A calling for family and friends will be held on Friday, February 24, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street in LaFontaine, Indiana.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 25, from 11:00am also at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. His ashes will be spread by family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org) or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Aubrey N. Dale

Aubrey N. Dale, 26, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was born on March 30, 1990 in Grant County, Indiana to Todd and Angela (Eltzroth) Dale of LaFontaine, Indiana. Aubrey was a 2008 graduate from Southwood High School.

Aubrey is survived by her loving parents; children, Carson and Caelyn both of LaFontaine, Indiana; paternal grandfather, Donald L. Dale of Marion, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Bonnie A. Lawson of LaFontaine, Indiana; brother, Austin Dale of LaFontaine, Indiana; sisters, Addison Dale of Greenwood, Indiana and Amber Dale of Marion, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontiane IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the funeral home. In Aubrey’s memory a memorial for the benefit of her children Carson and Caelyn. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Myron L. Heck

Myron L. Heck, 88, of rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Bickford Senior Living in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late George and Ada (Black) Heck on September 12, 1928 in Grant County, Indiana.

Myron was a 1946 graduate from LaFontaine High School. He married Laura “Rosemary” Smithley on November 5, 1950, she passed away on December 26, 2009. Myron was a member of Treaty Church of Christ in Treaty, Indiana. He retired after 40 years from General Cable-Anaconda of Marion, Indiana.

Myron is survived by a son, Roger Heck (Rita Hosier) of Denver, Indiana; daughters, Connie (Daniel) George and Cathy (Vern) Staggs both of LaFontaine, Indiana; five grandchildren, Chad Allen Heck of Indianapolis, Indiana, Trent J. Heck (Lindsay) of North Manchester, Indiana, Charley (Angela) Staggs of Marion, Indiana, Michelle Hart (Jonathan) of Marion, Indiana, and Amy (Shannon) Dillon of Wabash, Indiana; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Heck, Cody Dillon, Austin Staggs, Aidan Staggs, Allie Staggs, Jaydan Simmons, Parker Heck, and Carter Hart. He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Heck.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are direct to charity of Donor’s Choice.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Martha E. Purdy

Martha E. Purdy, 96, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Bickford of Wabash. She was born to the late Irvin L. and Florence (Retting) Hutchens on September 17, 1920 in Wabash County, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Chippewa High School. Martha married Homer E. Purdy on May 28, 1954, he passed away on March 17, 1989. She retired from the Curb-A-Teria Restaurant of Wabash, Indiana. Martha was a member of First United Methodist Church of Wabash, Indiana. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Wabash, Indiana. She was a Cubs and IU fan, she enjoyed taking care of her home and yard, and she loved her son and daughter-in-law.

A son survives her, Ken Purdy (Karen) of Wabash, Indiana. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold R. Hutchens.

A private family service will be held at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Elbert E. Fingerle

Elbert E. Fingerle, 91, formerly of Wabash, Indiana died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Aperion Care in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born to the late Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle on December 9, 1925 in North Manchester, Indiana.

He graduated from Wabash High School. He played Semi Pro Football for Wabash Express. Elbert married Mary Lucille Hall in 1951, she passed away on July 4, 2000. He retired from Dana Corp in Marion, Indiana. Elbert served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Wabash, Indiana. He was also a member of American Legion Post 15 in Wabash, Indiana.

Elbert is survived by a sister, Evelyn Miller of North Manchester, Indiana; grandchildren, Melissa Alexander Fritz of Weatherford, Texas, Cynthia Alexander Doenges of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mrs. Michele (Alan) Zintsmaster of Roann, Indiana, and Richard Alexander of Kokomo, Indiana; 15 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Alexander, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Richard Lightsey officiating. Entombment will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

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