Paul R. Lewis

Paul R. Lewis, 81, of Wabash, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.  He was born on January 24, 1940 in Vanlear, Kentucky, to Clyde and Clara (Morgan) Lewis.  

Paul married Thelma Martin on August 10, 1991; Paul retired from General Tire in Wabash then worked for Yohe Reality in Wabash. He served in the United States Army. He attended Emanuel Free Will Baptist Church. He was a member of the Kentucky Cornel Association, Hanna Masonic Lodge in Wabash, and Shriner/Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne.

Paul is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Wabash; two daughters, Paula (Scott) Hunsberger, of Churubusco, Indiana and Erica (George) Gebhart of Albion, Indiana; one step son, Kenneth Music (Margot Morgan) of Peru, Indiana; and one step daughter, Rose (Douglas) Staats of Wabash. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters and one step son Allen Music.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Terry Hinds officiating.  Burial will be at Friends Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral services, starting at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Paul Lewis’s final arrangements. 

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

Peggy A. Huddleston

Peggy A. Huddleston, 86, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.  She was born on March 19, 1935, in Wabash, to the late Robert and Elva (Votra) Middleton.  

Peggy married William E. Huddleston on August 22, 1953; he passed away on February 6, 2013.  Peggy was a homemaker and she enjoyed sewing.  She was also an avid bingo player. 

Peggy is survived by her son, William R. (Gwen) Huddleston, of North Manchester; daughter, Peggy Jo (Jeri) Huston, of Enterprise, Florida; one sister, Shirley Keaffaber, of Wabash; three grandchildren; Matt Huston, Joseph Huston, both of Florida and Katie Owens, of Wabash; two step-grandchildren, Trent Wagoner, of Silver Lake and Carrie Brewer, of North Manchester; seven great-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by two brothers, George Middleton and Howard Middleton; and one sister, Roselyn Urschel. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with JP Freeman officiating.  Burial will be at Falls Cemetery.

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

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

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, have been trusted with Peggy Huddleston's final arrangements. 

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

Janet Ross

Janet Ross, 95, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester.  She was born on May 4, 1926, in Wabash, to the late Von and Eunice (Ply) Kreps.

Janet married Thomas E. Ross on February 11, 1955; he passed away on April 24, 2015.  She worked at General Tire in Wabash.  Janet was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash.

Janet is survived by one son, Richard (Rebecca) Hawley, of Huntington; three grandchildren, Amy (Donald) Pyatt, of Warren, Aaron Hawley, of Huntington, and Anna (Caleb) Harper, of Oklahoma City; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Daniel K. Hawley, one grandson, Daniel Hawley and her first husband, Richard E. Hawley.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Matlock Cemetery in Wabash County.

Preferred memorials are to Parkview Hospice, 1900 Carew Street, Suite 6, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Janet Ross' final arrangements. 

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

Joshua Robert Coon

Joshua Robert Coon, 40, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born on January 19, 1981, in Wabash, to Kevin and Monica (Schipper) Coon. 

Josh was a 2000 graduate of Wabash High School.  He married Nicole S. Sanson on July 7, 2012.  Josh worked at Kroger in Wabash.  He was the current Governor and President of the Wabash Moose Lodge #1195, and a member of the Monday and Wednesday night bowling league.  

Josh was an avid WWE wrestling fan and Tampa Buccaneers fan; he especially loved watching Tom Brady play.  Josh was a spontaneous man, who loved to go on adventures with his wife, Nicole and his family.  Josh didn't know a stranger and treated everyone the same.  Most of all, Josh's passion and love was for his wife, his entire family and his dog, Gigi.  

Josh is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Coon, of Wabash; daughter, Allie Coon, of Wabash; parents, Kevin and Monica Coon, of Wabash; grandson, Sawyer James Reagle; sister, Jamie Coon, of Wabash; nephew, Trey Coon, of Wabash; and aunt, Diane Pratesi, of Clearwater, Florida.  

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.   

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021, at the funeral home.  

Preferred memorials are to Mooseheart, c/o Wabash Moose Lodge #1195, 169 East Market Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

McDonald Funeral Homes of Wabash have been trusted with Joshua Coon's final arrangements. 

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

Terrence Randall Cusack

Terrence Randall Cusack, 70, of Wabash and of Peabody Retirement Community Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana, died September 15, 2021 at Wabash Parkview Hospital.   He was born October 14, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Jannett (Newman) Cusack.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of Lyons Township High School where he starred in baseball and track; there were 1200 in his Senior Class.  He received his B.A. from North Central College in Naperville, IL and continued two years of post-graduate studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he completed the Physician Assistant program. He married Deborah Elaine Kelley at the First Christian Church in Michigan City, Indiana on November 19, 1977.  In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and has been a lifelong CUBS fan.  Terry was a member of the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society and Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash.

Terry is survived by his wife,  Debbie Cusack, of Wabash; two children, Alisha (Stephen) Fritz, of Richmond, Virginia, and Stephanie (Kris) Willmert, of Wabash; three grandchildren, Margo Willmert, Everett Willmert, and Brennan Willmert, all of Wabash; and his twin brother Tom (Jean) Cusack, of Hawley, Pennsylvania.  He was preceded in death by his father, John Cusack; his mother, Jannett Cusack; and his brother, Patrick Cusack.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, with Pastor Joel Cogdell officiating.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Terrence Cusack's final arrangements. 

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

Nakeia Kiann Hartley

 

Nakeia Kiann Hartley, 45, formerly of Wabash and currently of Belton, Texas, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born on November 20, 1975, in Wabash, to the late Sierra (Warren) Curtis.  Nakeia married James Russell Hartley on April 15, 1995. 

Nakeia is survived by her husband, Russell Hartley, of Belton, Texas; stepfather, Thomas Curtis, of Wabash; one son, Conner Hartley and one daughter, Kristen Hartley, both of Belton, Texas; and one brother, Tommy Curtis, of Wabash.  

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor John Cook officiating.  Burial will be at Mount Etna Cemetery. 

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to services, starting at noon, at the funeral home.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, have been trusted with Nakeia Hartley's final arrangements. 

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

Claude Allan Brane

Claude Allan Brane, 82, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:29 a.m., on September 8, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in LaFontaine, on February 11, 1939, to the late Russell and Suzanna (Thompson) Brane.

Claude was a 1957 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  He married Mary E. Stuber on July 2, 1961. He worked at Diehl Machines in Wabash, for eleven years, as a draftsman until he joined the United States Army Security Agency in 1961.  Claude served three years and was stationed in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  After the army, he went back to work at Diehl.  He then worked at Ford Meter Box, for 33 years, as a Senior Product Design Engineer, before retiring.  

Claude served as the President of the MSD of Wabash County School Board.  He was member of the LaFontaine Masonic Lodge No. 295 until they closed, then he transferred to the Wabash Hanna Masonic Lodge No. 61.  He was a member of the Wabash County Shrine Club, Fort Wayne Shrine Club, Scottish Right, the American Legion and Eastern Star.  Claude also attended LaFontaine United Methodist Church.  

Claude is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary E. Brane; sons, Michael (Lori) Brane and Samuel (Patricia) Brane, both of LaFontaine; grandchildren, Meghan (Bryce) Doyle, Zachary Brane, Rachel Brane, Daniel (Jordan) Brane; one brother, John R. Brane, of Van Buren; one nephew and several nieces.  Claude was preceded in death by brothers, Paul H. Brane and Donald E. Brane. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.  Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.  

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the funeral home with Masonic Services at 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, has been trusted with Claude's arrangements. 

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

Linda L. Craft

Linda Lee Craft, 71, a resident of Converse for most of her life, passed away at 7:31 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana.  She was born on July 13, 1950, in Marion, to the late Joseph L. and Betty Jean (Haskel) Kerlin. 

Linda was homemaker.  In her later years, Linda enjoyed shopping and her church in Converse. Most of all, she loved her granddaughter and spending time with her.  

Linda is survived by her two sons, Ernie (Mikki Bishop) Kerlin, of Wabash, and Allen Craft, of Texas; one daughter, Frances Mathis, of Marion; one granddaughter, Casie Craft; one brother, Mike (Diane) Kerlin, of Landis, Indiana, and one sister, Nancy Floyd, of Avon, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by two brothers. 

The family of Linda has chosen to have private services and will possibly hold a public service at a later date.  

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, 169 East Market Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Linda Craft's final arrangements. 

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

Duane Homer Davis

Duane H. Davis, 76, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away due to complications of Covid, at 2:54 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 21, 1945, to the late Homer E. and Reva A. Davis.

Duane was a 1963 graduate of Southwood High School and went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1968.  He served in the United States Army.  He was a Post Master for the United States Post Office in Kokomo.  Duane was member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Van Buren American Legion and held memberships to many tractor clubs.  Duane was a member of the LaFontaine Lions Club and loved making kettle corn at the Mississinewa 1812 booth and working at the tenderloin dinners.  Duane would hand out many tickets, to those he loved, for the dinners.  

Duane was friend to all.  He was always hungry and loved to eat. He never refused food saying, "I'm not proud."  In the Army, Duane learned how to make an amazing peanut butter pie and it was requested by friends and family for every gathering.  Duane loved boating, camping, tractors, tractor pulling and spending time at his condo in Florida. 

Duane is survived by many special family and friends, including Brent Harrison, Lisa Guinnup-Nicholson and girlfriend, Sue Vogleman.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Estates of Serenity in Marion, Indiana with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.  Family asks that those who are attending the graveside service practice Covid precautions. 

The family will announce a gathering to celebrate Duane's life, at a later date, once the Covid pandemic subsides.   

Preferred memorials are to the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 or the LaFontaine Lions Club, 105 West Branson Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, has been trusted with Duane Davis' arrangements. 

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

Marilyn Francis Hill

Marilyn F. Hill, 81, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:27 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her home.  She was born on May 30, 1940, in Wabash, to the late Howard and Lillian (Frye) Coon.

Marilyn married Fred Hill on February 23, 1957.  In 1979, Marilyn retired from General Tire in Wabash.  Marilyn had a strong faith in God and adored her family.  Marilyn will be happy to see her friend of 50 years, Phyllis Maples, in heaven.  

Marilyn was a sport enthusiast and was the number 1 fan of her grandchildren.  Marilyn also enjoyed the Little League World series, and she was a Dodgers Fan.  

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Fred; one son, Fred E. Hill, of Indianapolis; three daughters, MaDonna J. (Pat Moede) Hill, of OshKosh, Wisconsin, Rhonda (David) Burns, of Wabash and Tonna (Stanley) Hudson, of Warsaw; two sisters, Doris Hirschy, of Decatur and MaryEllen (Edward) Happel, of Springhill, Florida; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.        

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Marilyn Hill's final arrangements. 

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