Jay S. McDonald

Jay S. McDonald, 58, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his residence after a short heroic battle with cancer.  He was born on February 12, 1961, in Wabash to Terry G. McDonald and Marcia L. Sharp.  

Jay was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School.  He married Doris Jeannie White on June 12, 2004.  Jay was employed as a machinist with Zimmer Biomet in Warsaw, Indiana.  He was a member of Treaty Church of Christ.  

Jay is survived by his wife, Jeannie McDonald, of Wabash; parents, Terry (Carol) McDonald, of Wabash; two stepdaughters, Melissa Crump, of Wabash and Alisha Crump, of Greenfield; three stepsons, Shane Crump and Ryan Crump, both of Wabash, and Chris (Sandra) Crump, of Indianapolis; brother Jon D. McDonald, of Wabash; two stepbrothers, Scott Dwyer, of Fort Wayne and David (Mindy) Dwyer, of Greenwood; four nephews, Logan McDonald and Reece McDonald, both of Wabash, Dawson Dwyer and Davis Dwyer, both of Greenwood; one niece, Delaney Dwyer, of Greenwood and granddaughter, Izabella (Izzy) Orpurt, of Peru.  Jay is preceded in death by his mother, Marcia L. Sharp.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Pastor Ryan Weaver will be the officiant. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials are to Treaty Church of Christ, 6793 S 50 E, Wabash, IN 46992. 

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

Donald C. Dillon

Donald C. Dillon, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana.  He was born in Grant County, on May 3, 1934, to the late Raymond and Nina Dillon. 

Donald married Donna Dailey on May 12, 1961. She still survives.  Donald retired from General Motors in Marion in 1998 after working there for 31 years. He was also a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, The UAW Retirees - Local 977 General Motors, many bowling leagues in Wabash and Marion, former LaFontaine Lions Club member, Sympathy Club in Marion, Sunday School Superintendent, and he was the president of his 1952 LaFontaine High School Senior Class.

Donald is survived by his wife, Donna; three sons, Gary (Luann) Dillon of Wabash, Indiana, Brad (Lisa) Dillon of Peru, Indiana, and David Dillon of Wabash, Indiana; one sister Joyce (Bob) Summers of Wabash, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Sue Ratliff, who passed away in 1999, and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St. LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Reverend Susan Shambaugh officiating.  Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. 

Visitation for family and friends will from 4:00-7:00 p.m Monday, November 25, 2019, at the funeral home.

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

Helen L. Garner

Helen L. Garner, 102, of Wabash, passed away at 4:03 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born in Wabash, on June 20, 1917, to the late Asher and Mattie (Iry) Parrett. 

Helen married Vaughn Garner; he passed away on April 7, 1986.  Helen worked at Dannakers Restaurant and Billings in Wabash.

Helen is survived by three grandsons, Todd Murphy, Brian (Amy) Murphy and Jay (Sherry) Murphy, all of Wabash; seven great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Murphy, Kristen (Travis) Tackett, Emily Murphy, Kaitlyn (Eric) Ryder, Trevor Murphy, Brylee Murphy, and Brayden Murphy and one great-great-grandchild, Ella Marie Ryder.  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kay Murphy, five brothers and four sisters. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. 

Visitation for family and friends will be one prior to the funeral services starting at 9:00 a.m. 

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

Linda "Sue" Eakright

Linda "Sue" Eakright, 66, of LaFontaine, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on September 7, 1953 in Linton, Indiana, to the late Phillip R. and Dorothy M. (Stanton) Shields. 

Sue was a 1971 graduate of Oak Hill High School and a graduate of the RN program at IPFW.  She married Thomas D. Eakright on September 4, 1982.  She retired from her dream job at Marion General Hospital, where she worked as a registered nurse in the nursery.  

Sue loved craft shows, shopping and camping at Long Lake.  She also loved to bake and cook for her family and friends.  Sue especially loved and cherished her grandchildren.  

Sue is survived by her husband Thomas; son, Phillip (Ashley) Eakright, of Wabash; daughter, Tristina Surine, of Fort Wayne; granddaughters, McKenzie Eakright and Avery Eakright, both of Wabash; grandsons, Devin Surine and Alex Surine, both of Fort Wayne; sister Edna Mae Holderman, of LaFontaine.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Shields and David Shields. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Doug Barton officiating.  Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the funeral home in LaFontaine.

Preferred memorials are to the Red Cross Wabash County, 88 West Hill St, Wabash, IN 46992 or to the Payton Manning Children's Hospital, St. Vincent's Hospital, 2001 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260.                   

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

Isobel Eileen Ford

Isobel Eileen Ford, 95, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:49 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Rolling Meadow Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Marion, Indiana on August 3, 1924, to the late Milford and Flossie Blossom (Prime) Freeman.

Isobel was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. She retired from Foster Forbes in Marion. Isobel was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church and the Lagro American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as a treasurer.

Isobel married Wayne Guenin on August 4, 1943; he passed away in 1978.  She then married Basil Ford on July 24, 1982; he passed away in 1991. 

Isobel is survived by three sons, Gordon (Julie) Guenin, of LaFontaine, Glenn Guenin and Gary Guenin, both of Lagro; stepson Jon (Karen) Guenin, of LaFontaine; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Heiddii Guenin, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion.

Calling hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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

Evelyn Owen-Wargo

Evelyn Ann Owen-Wargo, 81, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  She was born August 29, 1938 in LaFontaine, Indiana to Charles and Inez (Sirk) Hall.  Evelyn retired in 1996 from Gary Wirt High School, after teaching for over 30 years.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Bruce W. Wargo; children, Brad (Joni) Owen, Cathy (Ken Gagne) Owen, and Dennis Wargo; grandson, Bradley Owen; sister, Esther (Ray) Terrel; sister-in-law, Alice Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Joseph, Willeta (Ernie), Dale (Mary), Art, and, Earl Hall.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, Indiana with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Calling hours for friends and family will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. Pastor Harold Smith will be the officiant.  Burial will follow at Mount Etna Cemetery. 

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