Richard Samuel Hipskind

Richard Samuel Hipskind passed away peacefully on a calm Sunday morning, the 15th of November 2020, at 75 years of age. The son of Karl and Marion (Armstrong) Hipskind, Sam lived an honorable life and set a proud standard. He leaves this world better than he found it.

Sam was raised in a big Catholic family in Wabash, IN. He is survived by his siblings: Tom, Mike, Mary, Elizabeth, and Margaret. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Dan, who passed away while serving in the US Navy.

Sam was an unapologetic American Patriot who was proud of his country. He was more than happy to let you know it. Some of his patriotism was rooted in his honorable service in the US Navy, where he enlisted out of high school (Wabash High School ’63) alongside his brother Dan. Sam was a wartime veteran who served on the swift boats in Vietnam, one of the most dangerous tours of duty anyone can be asked to do. His service eventually led to an Honorable Discharge.

After leaving the Navy and returning to Wabash, Sam became a proud husband to Janice Elaine Weitzel in 1968. They would spend the next 52 years devoted to their marital vows to one another. They would proudly conceive seven children: Dan (Rhonda), Sam (Shelley), Jeff (Kary), Mark (Laura), Tim (Wendy), and Ashlee (Shane Kennedy). Their children blessed them with 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sam and Jan's son Chad passed away before birth.

One of Sam's key tenets and character traits that he would instill and pass on to his children was the value of hard work and dedication. Sam was committed and stayed loyal to J.M. Reynolds Oil Co, where he diligently worked for 37 years leading to his eventual retirement.

Notably, Sam was a devout Catholic who was a member of the St Bernard Catholic Church every day of his 75-year life. Sam set a standard of commitment to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with all of his heart. Sam’s most valued tenet was that his family follow his example and remain dedicated to the faith. He remained steadfast in his daily prayer with the Holy Rosary and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

It was this commitment to Jesus that allowed Sam to pass away peacefully in his bed, in his home of over 40 years that he worked hard to raise a family in, next to his loving wife of 52 years.

Mass of Christian Burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, 191  North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks will be required to attend mass.  Graveside interment will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.  

Calling hours will be Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Preferred memorials are to the St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

Eric D. Fawley

 Eric D. Fawley, 38, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on September 15, 1982, in Wabash, to the late Roger E. Fawley and Linda (Starr) Hughes. 

Eric attended Northfield High School. He was a maintenance worker at Huntington Aluminum in Huntington. Eric loved fishing, camping and sports. Eric had many friends and family that he loved spending time with and that loved him and will miss him.

Eric is survived by mother and stepfather, Linda and Arthur Hughes, of Wabash; son, Colten Fawley, of Wabash, sisters, Darcy Hughes and Abbonie Hughes, both of Wabash; brother, Roger Fawley, of Wabash; maternal grandmother, Chattie Harrell, of North Manchester; nephews, Jonathan Fawley and Jared Fawley, both of Lafayette; niece, Ebbonie Fawley, of Lagro; stepbrother, Charles (Trisha) Hughes, of Silver Lake; aunt, Fay Starr, of North Manchester; uncles, Jimmy (Pauline) Starr, Ray (Stella) Starr and Garry (Tina) Starr, all of Wabash.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney Fawley and Jamie Fawley and maternal grandpa, Charles E. Harrell.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Burial will follow at Mt. Etna Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the funeral service, starting at 9:00 a.m., at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to McDonald Funeral Home to offset the funeral expenses for Eric.

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

Joseph W. Dice

Joseph W. Dice, 52, of LaFontaine, passed away on November 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was born in Huntington, Indiana on June 30, 1968, to the late John F. and Mary June (White) Dice-Small.

Joseph drove truck for Homier of Huntington and he enjoyed cars and loved music. 

Joseph is survived by two sisters, Joyce L. (James) Bell of LaFontaine and Janice M. Dice of Fort Wayne; one niece, Sheena Bell of Van Buren.  He is preceded in death by niece, Laura Jolliff.  

Per Joseph's request, there will be no services.

Funeral 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

Barbara A. Duncan

 Barbara A. Duncan, 56, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 21, 1964, to Ray and Doris Jane (Anderson) Duncan. 

Barbara was a graduate of Northrop High School and she worked for Reliance Machine Shop in Muncie.

Barbara is survived by three sons, Steven (Ashlee) Barnell,  Anthony (Lyndsay) Barnell and Andrew Barnell, all of Muncie; father, Ray Duncan of Warsaw, one brother, Michael (Ronda) Duncan of Savannah, Georgia; two sisters, Lisa (Paul) Edsall of Muncie and Patti (Jerry) Case of Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren.  Barbara is preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Barnell and her mother.

Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor John Cook officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the funeral service, starting at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice. 

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