Dale L. Kroft

 Dale L. Kroft, 83, of Wabash, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his residence.   He was born in Wabash on July 23, 1937, to the late Lester L. and Mary (Crabill) Kroft.

Dale was a graduate of Noble High School. He married Donna Rhoades on February 24, 1957; she passed away on August 20, 2009.  Dale served in the Air National Guard and as a former member of the Soil and Water Conservation Board in Wabash.  He was a lifetime farmer and was a member of the Asbury Country Church.  

Dale is survived by three sons, Doug (Amy A.) Kroft of Wabash, Dan Kroft of North Hollywood, California and Darin Kroft of King George, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Amy L. Kroft of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Tyler (Laura) Kroft of Wabash, Kristin (Jon) Goodrich of Indianapolis, Cody Kroft of Indianapolis, Michael Kroft of Wabash, Rebecca Kroft, of Bloomington, Kayla Kroft and Ryan Kroft, both of King George, Virginia; four great-grandchildren, Presley Kroft, Jensen Kroft, Dallis Kroft and Denver Goodrich; and one sister, JoAnn (Merrill) Hobbs.  Dale is preceded in death by two sons, Dennis Kroft and David Kroft.  

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Mike Bullick officiating.  A private family internment will follow at Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash.  

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are the Asbury Country Church, 3200 S. 300 E., Wabash, Indiana 46992 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.  

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

Charles Wilbert Cochran

 Charles Wilbert Cochran, 93, of LaFontaine, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.  He was born in Blackford County, on November 24, 1926, to the late Leroy and Bessie (Richards) Cochran. 

Wilbert married Helen C. Reed on March 9, 1947; she passed away on June 10, 2018.  Wilbert worked as a farmer and he was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church.  

Wilbert is survived by his son, Dennis (Sherol) Cochran, LaFontaine; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by one son, Michael Cochran; one grandchild, John David Cochran; one sister and three brothers.

Per the family's request due to COVID-19, there will be a graveside service held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.  

Preferred memorials are to the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57, LaFontaine, IN  46940.

Services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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

Mary Lou Fulton

Mary Lou Fulton, 93, of Engadine, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Newberry Assisted Living Community in Newberry Michigan.  She was born August 12, 1927 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Francis and Fernelia (Kile) Farison.  

Mary Lou was a 1944 graduate of Napoleon High School and attended Fort Wayne International Business College.  She married Edwin J. Fulton on September 29, 1946, in Napoleon, Ohio; he passed away in 1987.  Mary Lou was employed as a bookkeeper, for General Tire, in Wabash, for two years, and later for United Tool Company, also of Wabash, for 42 years, until her retirement.  

Mary Lou had been a resident of Engadine since 2006 and was a member of the Engadine United Methodist Church.  

She is survived by her son, Aaron (Nancy) Fulton of Engadine and daughter, Cheryl Ann (Randall) Rider of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Joshua Rider, Andrew (Jeannette) Rider, Micah Rider, Andrea Fulton and Doug (Kailey Poort) Fulton and great-grandson, Elijah Rider.  

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery, in LaFontaine, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.  

Preferred memorials may be directed to Engadine United Methodist Church in her memory, 110 West Harrie Street, Newberry, Michigan 49868.  

Local arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  

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

Phillip A. Johnson

 

Phillip A. Johnson, 50, of Wabash, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  He was born in Marion, Indiana on April 29, 1970, to the late Jerry W. Johnson and Rebecca (Briggs) Warren.  

Phillip retired from Wabash Alloys and was a member of the UAW Boilermakers Union.  He loved animals and especially his cat, Missy.

Phillip is survived by his mother, Rebecca; one son, Brandon Johnson, of Meadowbeck, Tennessee; one daughter, Jessica Paige, of Meadowbeck, Tennessee; one brother, Jammy A. Johnson, of Wabash; one sister, Lori L. Shepler, of Wabash and paternal grandmother, Sara Middleton, of Marion, Indiana.    

There will be an announcement of a memorial service to be held at a later date.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter. 

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

Phyllis Moore

 Phyllis Moore, 84, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born on October 30, 1935, in Wabash, to the late Howard R. and Lula (Hollenback) Akers. 

Phyllis was a 1954 graduate of Wabash High School.  She married Berton M. Moore on June 30, 1956; he passed away on August 22, 2015.  Phyllis was member of the New Life Baptist Church of Wabash.  Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, making baby blankets and quilts for friends and family. 

Phyllis is survived by three sons, William (Karen) Moore of Roann, Brian Moore of Urbana, and Chris Moore of Wabash; one daughter, Lorna (Mark) Worrick of Wabash; one sister, Miriam Williams of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Roger Moore, Calian Wuensch, Derrick Moore, Nichole Parsons, Megan Payne, Tabitha Zehr, Paige Worrick, Hayden Moore and Kolby Bryant; nine great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Luanne Hammonds and one sister. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Philip Wright officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion.  

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Association. 

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

Brenda J. Newman

 Brenda J. Newman, 72, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on November 19, 1947 in Auxier, Kentucky to the late Richard and Nettie (Sluss) McKenzie.

Brenda married Randy E. Newman on September 3, 1986.  She worked as a home healthcare worker and was a homemaker.  Brenda was a very giving and loving lady that always tried to help people and loved her family very much.  

Brenda is survived by her husband, Randy Newman; one son; Keith (Veronica) Gidley, of Wabash; one daughter, Kimberly (Steve) Hively, of Warsaw; three brothers, Herb McKenzie and Richard McKenzie, both of Wabash and William (Judy) McKenzie, of Lagro; two sisters, Ethel McKenzie, of Wabash and Della (Ivan) Lance, of North Manchester; four grandchildren, Aaron Simpson, Breanna Gidley, Kari Simpson, and Brandon Hughes; and six great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by four sisters, Kathy Dotson, Carol Butzuis, Esta Erman and Betty Webb.   

Per Brenda's request and wishes, there will be no services.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. 

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