Margaret L. Benson-Burnworth

Margaret L. Benson-Burnworth, 85, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on March 13, 1932 in Bedford, Kentucky to the late Dallas and Mary (Ross) Brown.

Margaret married Vern J. Benson on March 19, 1949, he passed away on May 30, 2003 ; then she married Kenneth H. Burnworth, he passed away on February 11, 2011. Margaret retired from Clark's Grocery Store and worked for Gackenheimer's Drug Store for many years. She was a member of College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash, Indiana. She enjoyed gardening, lunches with her friends, and most of all her family.

She is survived by a son, Ken Benson (Chris) of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Carol) Sweet of Converse, Indiana, Janie Hayslett of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Cornett of Wabash, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Ruby Martin, son in law, Clyde Hayslett and grandson, Tanner Hayslett, along with her parents and husbands.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to College Corner Brethren Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Viola (Monroe) Gilbert

Viola (Monroe) Gilbert, 65, of Wabash, Indiana passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1951 in Disney, Kentucky to the late Roy and Ludie (Madden) Monroe.

Viola was a 1971 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Kirkwood Alton Gilbert on March 9, 1995, he survives. She was a homemaker to her family. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana. Viola loved music and her family, especially her grandchildren.

Along with her husband, Kirkwood; she is survived by daughters, Christina Taylor of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Latisha (Matt) Miller of Urbana, Indiana, and Alicia Hensley of Stigler, Oklahoma; step daughter, Mrs. Jennifer (John) Long of Edinburgh, Indiana; step sons, Joshua Gilbert (Diane) of Michigan and Matthew Gilbert (Sara) of North Manchester, Indiana; sisters, Josephine (Hans) Harms of Wabash, Indiana, Ruth (Bruce) Whiteneck of Warsaw, Indiana, Bernice Bellew of Florida, Louise Lawshe of Florida, Barb (Tim) Prater of Wabash, Indiana, Clarissa (Charlie) Poe of Washington; brothers, Thomas Monroe of Wabash, Indiana, Hershel (Ilene) Monroe of Andrews, Indiana, Don (Betty) Monroe of Wabash, Indiana, Roy Monroe Jr. of North Manchester, Indiana, Orville (Liz) Monroe of Wabash, Indiana, Jerry (Sue) Monroe of Leesburg, Indiana, and Larry (Connie) Monroe of Wabash, Indiana; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alene Monroe.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 S. River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Red Cross, 88 W. Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. 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