Barbara L. Bolen

Barbara Lois Bolen, 77, Wabash, died on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor West in Wabash.  She was born on February 4, 1940 in Blackford County to Issac D. & Emalyne (Maish) Jones.

Barbara was a graduate of Hartford City High School and attended Faith Baptist Church.  She retired as an inspector of United Technologies and as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Vernon Manor.
She is survived by sons; Edward L. (Renata) Bolen, Roann, Indiana and Randall Lee (Christie) Bolen, Lagro, Indiana. Daughter: Rebecca Sue Bolen, Wabash, Indiana. Grandchildren; Erica Lynn (Kurt) Synder, Chaston Lee (Pepper) Smithers, Jason Michael (Tiffani) Bolen, Cassandra Phyllis (Zach) Dutton, Anthony Thomas Bolen, Brady Michael Bolen, Charles Joseph (Laura) Holley and Chad Michael (Amber) Holley and 15 great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.

Private graveside services will be at a later date at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Indiana with Pastor Daniel Boone as the officiant.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.
Preferred memorials are to the Faith Baptist Church.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Margaret "Peggy" L. Stowe

Margaret "Peggy" E. Stowe, 65, Wabash, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 12:16 a.m. at Parkview Wabash County Hospital.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on August 19, 1952 to James & Margaret (LaFollette) Stowe.

Peggy retired from Merp Administration Services in Wabash and she enjoyed spending time with granddaughters.

She is survived by her daughter; Ericka (Dean) Miller, Wabash. Grandaughters; Santanna, Taylor and Emma Cain all of Wabash.  Brothers; Jim (Cindy) Stowe, Lone Tree, Colorado and Erick (George Ann) Stowe, Englewood, Colorado.  Sister; Terri Stowe, Wabash. She is preceded in death by her parents.

There will be no services.  Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Preferred memorials are to made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Arlene Palmer

Arlene L. Palmer, 94, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 7:43 p.m. She was born March 11, 1923 in Macy, Indiana to Roy and Edith (Worman) Collins. Arlene married John W. Palmer in May 1946.  He died in 1966.

Arlene graduated from Macy High School and attended Indianapolis City Hospital School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1944.  She retired as an RN from Wabash County Hospital.  She was a member of the Wabash Christian Church and was an avid sports fan and very devoted to spending time with her family.

She is survived by sons; Chris (Bobbi) Palmer, Wabash, Dennis (Sue) Palmer, Columbus, Indiana. Daughter; Teresa (Tom) LaFerney, Wabash. Brother; Donald ( Shirley) Collins, Howell, Michigan.  Grandson; Nick Palmer, Wabash. Granddaughters; Lisa K. Turner, Bloomington, Indiana and Kathy (Tim) Holwager, Columbus, Indiana. Sister-in-laws; Norma Collins, Rochester, Indiana and Mary Ann (Tom) Mendenhall, Dover, Indiana. Special family members; Gene and Erma Bunnell, Albuquerque, NM.  Many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  She preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers; Herbert Collins, Norman Collins, Robert Collins and Larry Collins.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave, Wabash, IN 46992 with Reverend Haley Asberry officiating. Calling hours will be from 3 p.m. to 7p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, IN.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash Christian Church, 110 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN  46992 and Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN  46962.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Ruby Frances Lane

Ruby Frances Lane, 94, of La Fontaine, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at 3:20 a.m. at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, La Fontaine.  She was born on October 19, 1922 in Wabash County to James F. and Flosstilla Sevilla (Bowers) Stair.
She graduated from La Fontaine High School in 1940 and was the last living member of her graduating class. Frances married Claude Lane, Jr. on January 27, 1952 and worked for MSD of Wabash and Wagner Grocery Store.  Frances was a member of the United Methodist Church in La Fontaine and was active in the Wesleyan Circle and Riverside Home Economics Club.
She is survived by sons, Rex Alan (Cathy) Lane and Ray Alvin (Carolyn) Lane both of Marion, Indiana; five grandchildren, Stacey (Gannon) Grosh, Muncie, Indiana,  Ryan (Michelle) Lane, Upland, Indiana, Erin (
Jeff) Shafer, South Burlington, Vermont, Dawn (Phil) Mosier, Jonesboro, Indiana and John Foland, Louisville, Kentucky; and Twelve great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, La Fontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, La Fontaine, IN 46940 with Pastor Crystal Jacobson officiating. Calling hours will be two hours before service from 9:00 a.m. until the start of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at La Fontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Diabetes Foundation and La Fontaine United Methodist Church.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Donald Ray Webb

Donald Ray Webb, 76, passed away on October 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by family in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on April 2, 1941 to Melvin “Ted” Webb and Clara Marie (Ramey) Webb in Butcher Holler, Kentucky.

He attended Wabash High School and retired from Martin Yale. He enjoyed fishing, playing and singing music, and he was an avid mushroom hunter. He was very proud of the fact that he was a recorded songwriter.

Donald is survived by his wife Debra (Ross) Webb, two daughters; Janie (Troy) O’Dell of Roann, Indiana, Donna Webb of Kokomo, Indiana. A son; Michael Webb of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. A stepdaughter; Paula Ross of Indiana. Four sisters; Loretta Lynn of Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, Peggy (Sonny) Wright of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Brenda (Bill) Gatzimos of Nashville, Tennessee, and Betty (Gene) Hopkins of Hendersonville, Tennessee. One brother; Herman Webb of Van Lear, Kentucky. Step-sister, Lawanda Butcher Pegram, Columbus, Ohio. 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A special niece Kristin Snyder, and a best friend Paul Mollett. He was proceeded in death by his parents and brothers; Melvin Webb Jr. and Jay Lee Webb and by his Step-Father, Tommy Butcher.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave, Wabash, IN 46992 with Pastor Daniel Boone officiating. Calling hours will be from 2p.m. to 7p.m. on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, IN.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Parkview Hospice, Due to his special nurses Diane and Susan

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.