Henry J. "Hank" Whitmer

Henry J. "Hank" Whitmer, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 11:56 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his residence.   He was born on February 18, 1933, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Charles E. and Henrietta (Martensen) Whitmer.  Hank married Betty Rayburn on June 3, 1956; she survives.

Hank graduated from North Liberty High School.  He then graduated from Purdue University and was a proud alumnus.  Hank entered into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and ended his service with the rank of Captain.  Hank taught at Lewis Cass High School and was the principal at Northwestern High School in Kokomo.  He then retired from Upper Wabash Vocational School, after 25 years, as the Supervisor of Student Services.

Hank was a member of Treaty Church of Christ.  He loved woodworking and refinishing antiques.  He also loved to fish, mow, and work on his hobby farm.  Most of all, Hank loved his family and his dog, Shiloh.  

Along with his loving wife, Hank is survived by one son, Jeffrey Whitmer, of Wabash; one daughter, Jacalyn "Susie" (James) Yentes, of Miami County; four grandchildren, Natalie (Ryan) Gertiser, of Noblesville, Adam (Keri) Whitmer, of North Manchester, Jennifer (Benjamin) Godwin, of Wabash and Isaac (Ashley) Yentes, of Westfield; seven great-grandchildren and one sister, Donna K. (Carl) Garwood, of LaPorte.  

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the funeral home.  

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

Patrick J. O'Hara

Patrick "Pat" Jay O’Hara began his journey into Heaven surrounded by family on April 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness due to complications of COVID.  Pat was born to the late William and Kathryn O’Hara on January 27, 1954 in Wabash, IN.  He was a graduate of North Manchester High School, class of 1972.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott O’Hara and sister, Joy Young.

After winning the battle with Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis, Pat received Indiana’s first total artificial heart on June 26, 2013 followed by receiving the gift of life with his first heart transplant five months later.  His new lease on life allowed him to enjoy extended time with his dearly loved children, grandchildren, fiancé and extended family and friends, while continuing to enjoy his love of so many hobbies including frequent stops for visits with others on a whim.  Seven years later, Pat received another gift of life with his second heart transplant in June 2020.

Pat thoroughly enjoyed fishing, traveling, coffee at The Eagles, solitaire, woodworking, classic cars and working on cars.  He was a member of Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren.  Pat also worked throughout the years at WJ Carey Construction, Montel Body Shop, Lake City Wholesale, and Snep Sign Co.

Pat will be sadly missed by his fiancé, Carla Seibold, Wabash; daughters, Kelly (Kenny) Miller, Silver Lake and Allison O’Hara, Columbia City; sons, Jason (Betty) O’Hara, Warsaw; Ryan (Sarah) O’Hara, North Manchester; Logan O’Hara and Jordan O’Hara, South Whitley; brother, Danny (Loni) O’Hara, Claypool; sister, MaryAnn (Jack) Bever, Lagro; sister-in-law, Becky (Paul) Steele, North Manchester; and brother-in-law, Mark Young, Mentone.

His beloved grandchildren and great-grandchild: Veronica Caudill, St. Louis, MO; Nicholas Caudill, Silver Lake; Kerry Miller, Silver Lake; Grace and Joel O’Hara, North Manchester; Owen Payne, Columbia City; Aymia Miller, Silver Lake; Jacquelyn Miller, Virginia Beach, VA; Beau Miller, Goshen; Jason Miller, Silver Lake; and great grandson, Maxwell Dierks, North Manchester. In addition, many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Kelly Beutler officiating.  Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester with Pastor Erin Huiras officiating. 

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials to American Heart Association, www.heart.org/HEARTORG and IU Health Methodist Foundation, www.iuhealthfoundation.org/donate/iu-health-methodist-hospital.

Elaine K. Darnell

Elaine K. Darnell, 74, of Bunker Hill, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born on February 16, 1947, in Wabash, to the late Dennie and Ruth (Hunter) Lauer.

Elaine was 1966 graduate of Northfield High School.  She married Earley Darnell on December 2, 1967; he passed away on November 4, 1991.  She worked as a homemaker and attended the baptist church in Bunker Hill.  Elaine loved bowling, coloring and collaging pictures and she loved Elvis.  

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Renee (Jeff) Biehl, of Urbana; one sister, Susan Dunn, of Urbana; one brother, Dennie LeMoine (Debi) Lauer, of Logansport; two grandchildren, Wynter Biehl, of Huntington, and Lexus Biehl, of Urbana; three nieces, Ruth Lauer, of Logansport, Nicole Lippens, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Marjori Roller, of Logansport. 

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor JP Freeman officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery in Urbana. 

Visitation for family and friends will start at 1:30 p.m. until the time of service, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

Ida Nadine Clark

Ida “Nadine” Clark, 91, a lifetime resident of Wabash and Logansport, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence from an extended illness. She was born on December 28, 1929 at the John Fleming farm in Waltz Township, Wabash County, to the late Henry M. and Katherine (Riley) Eltzroth.

 

Nadine had been the owner and operator of the Hi-Way Café on Manchester Avenue, where she was known for her delicious homemade food and friendship. Her other employment included Honeywell, Clark Auto Parts, AGE Industries, and Vernon Manor Children’s Home.

 

She was a member of Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church of Wabash.

 

Nadine was a devoted daughter and caretaker of her parents. Nadine loved spending time and creating memories with an extensive network of friends and family. She was adored by many nieces and nephews and their families from Wabash County, Pendleton, Bristol, Elkhart, Logansport, and Cleburne, Texas. She made them feel special at birthdays, family reunions, musical programs, parades, holidays, graduations, and weddings.

 

Nadine was an animal lover and supported the Wabash County Animal Shelter. She was tenderhearted and dedicated herself to the welfare of many cats and dogs that she rescued over her lifetime.

 

She is survived by a son, Robert D. Clark of Wabash; sister Cynthia Irene Sigsbee of Bristol; and Ronald J. Eltzroth of Pendleton.

 

Nadine was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Clark; four brothers, Carl Eltzroth of Wabash, Riley Eltzroth of Bristol, Arthur Eltzroth of Cleburne, Texas, and Calvin “Kelly” Eltzroth of Logansport; and one sister, Julia Mae Eltzroth. Also preceding her in death were nieces Nelba Shook and Kathy Eltzroth of Elkhart, nephews Danny Eltzroth of Elkhart and John Eltzroth of Pendleton; and great-niece Rachel Murdock of Austin, Texas.

 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana with Pastor Dylan Persinger officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

 

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

 

Preferred memorials are the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 or the Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, 129 Southwood Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

 

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

Alice Louise Martin

Alice L. Martin, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.  Alice was born on February 1, 1928 in Bippus, Indiana to the late Eugene E. and Naomi (Miller) Boulware

Alice married George "Bill" Martin on September 10, 1952; he passed away on February 26, 2004.  Alice worked as a homemaker.  Alice was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash and was a member of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority in Wabash.  Alice loved her family immensely and enjoyed spending time with them.  

Alice is survived by one son, William Joseph Martin, of Middlebury; three daughters, Judy Martin, of LaFontaine; Lora Martin, of Wabash and Caroline (Joe) Butterbaugh, of Roann; brother-in-law, Robert (Mary Ella) Martin, of Wabash; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Boulware.  

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips officiating.  Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.  

Calling hours for family and friends will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the funeral home.  Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 5:00 p.m.

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

James E. Hashbarger

James E. "Jim" Hashbarger, 79, of Wabash, passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on February 20, 1942 to the late Paul and Leila (Tomlinson) Hashbarger.  Jim married Elaine Johnson on October 14, 1989.  

Jim was a 1960 graduate of Noble High School.  He retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash after 43 years of service.  Year's past, Jim loved to hunt, fish and just be outdoors.  Most of all Jim loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.  

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine, of Wabash; one son, James M. Hashbarger, of Wabash; four daughters, Lisa (Kent) Miller, of Macy, Teresa Jones, of North Manchester, Michelle (Bobby) Sinclair, of Milford and Mary (Brian) Merrell, of Roann; one stepson, Eric (Kimberly) Lundmark, of Wabash; one brother, Billy Hashbarger, of Wabash; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Randy Myers 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, April 8, 2021, at the funeral home.  

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. 

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

Donabell V. Moore

Donabell V. Moore, 90, of LaFontaine, passed away at 1:18 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Aster Place in Lafayette, Indiana.  She was born on February 27, 1931, in LaFontaine, to the late Elmer and Florence (Mann) Grossman.

Donabell was a 1948 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  She then graduated from Lutheran School of Nursing as a registered nurse.  She married James H. Moore on December 7, 1952; he passed away on December 20, 2018.  Donabell was a homemaker and she also worked for the Metropolitan School District of Wabash as the school nurse.  She was raised attending the Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

Donabell is survived by three children, Ron (Kris) Moore of Wabash, Steve (Paula) Moore of Iowa City, Iowa and Cindy (Doug) Taylor of Lafayette, Indiana; four grandchildren, Benjaman (Brenda) Moore, Rebecca Moore, Austin Taylor and Zach Taylor and one great-grandson, Colm Moore.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Doyt E. Grossman.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Burial will be at Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana.  

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

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

Robert Joseph Gray

Robert Joseph Gray, II, 48, of Claypool, Indiana, passed away at 1:19 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born, in Wabash on March 20, 1973, to the late Bobby Joe Gray and Alecia Schlemmer Courtney and the late Danny Schlemmer. 

Robert worked at Glass Products of Indiana.  He loved his family immensely and loved playing video games with his kids.  He also loved to fish, hunt, and paint.   

Robert is survived by his mother, Alecia Courtney; two sons, Easton Gray and Westley Gray, both of Wabash; two brothers, Chad (Allison) Schlemmer, of North Manchester and Jason (Nitosha) Schlemmer, of Richvalley and one sister, Amber (Mike) Bean, of Peru.  

Per the family's wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

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

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