John F. Houlihan

 

John F. Houlihan, 84, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:45 a.m. on, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Waters of Wabash East. He was born to Harry T. and Grace E. (Withers) Houlihan on October 27, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana.

John was a 1956 graduate of Wabash High School. He then graduated from International College in Fort Wayne, Indiana with an associate degree. John served in the United States Army 1961 to 1964. He then worked for Countrymark Cooperative Inc. as a field auditor. John was a life member of the American Legion Post 15, Moose Lodge of Wabash, Elks Lodge in Wabash, and Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization.  He was an Associate Member Fraternal Order of Police. John was a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash.

John is survived by his two nephews, Robert (Melissa) Houlihan of Wabash, Indiana, Thomas (Debra) Houlihan of Peru, Indiana; one niece, Susie Houlihan of Peru, Indiana; close friends, Chad (Jenny) Mosier, Cortney Mosier, Connie (James) Green, Shelly (Kelly) Veach, Isabella and Addison Veach, and Alex Mosier, all of Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Thomas E. Houlihan and Robert H. Houlihan, one nephew, and one niece.

Mass of Christian Burial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, with Father Jay Horning officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Monday, April 3, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to Wabash County Cancer Society or the Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with John Houlihan’s final arrangements.

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

Terry E. Copeland

 

Terry E. Copeland, 76, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born to Glenn Eugene and Betty (Tate) Copeland on October 8, 1946, in Wabash, Indiana. 

Terry was a 1965 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Jo Van Camp on September 23, 1967. He worked for Penske in Wabash for 30 years, then worked part time at Wabash True Value. Terry was a member of the Wabash Church of the Brethren.  

Terry is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John (Margo) Layman of Logansport, Indiana and Mrs. Richard (Denise) Rayburn of White Lake, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jo.  

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Home. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Terry Copeland’s final arrangements. 

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

James L. Perkins

 James L. Perkins, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1945, in Martin County, Kentucky to Frank and Ruby (Ramey) Perkins.

James was a 1964 graduate of VanLear High School. He married Alice Faye Meade on October 15, 1966. He worked for and retired from Eaton Controls in Supervision in North Manchester, Indiana. James loved fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed watching wrestling, the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, and Bengals, but most of all he loved his family. James attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash.

James is survived by his wife, Alice Perkins of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Kim (Greg) Oliver of Huntington, Indiana, Tina (Scott) Humphrey of Huntington, Indiana, Amy (James) Flack of Wabash, Indiana; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Roger (Ruby) Perkins of Madison, Georgia; three sisters, Sheila (Kenneth) Jennings, Lisa Vanhoose, Dorothy (Bobby) Ratliff, all of Watkinsville, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, James Frank Perkins, four brothers, and four sisters.  

Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater and Pastor Ken Jennings officiating.

 Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Wabash County Cancer Society in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with James Perkins’ final arrangements.

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

Alice J. Johns

 

Alice J. Johns, 82, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on April 4, 1940, in Marion, Indiana to Walter and Mary (Bradford) Howard.

Alice married Robert Johns on February 11, 1958.  She worked for Foster Forbes Glass Company in Marion, Indiana, then she ran her Indiana Beach business. Alice attended First General Baptist Church in Marion, Indiana. She was in the Liston Creek Gospel Band, and she was also a song leader at her church. Alice loved to watch hummingbirds, playing piano, singing hymnals, and loved the color lavender. One of the best human beings on the planet.

Alice is survived by three sons, Raymond Johns of Peru, Indiana, Marvin Johns of LaFontaine, Indiana, and Kevin Johns of Vandalia, Michigan; one daughter, Cynthia Ratliff of Nashville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Matthew Johns, and Kevin Cody Johns, one great-grandchild Liam Conner; and one sister, Ruth Caplin of Marion, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Johns, four brothers, and five sisters.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery. 

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to services from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Alice Johns’ final arrangements.

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

Joshua "Josh" R. Copeland

 

Joshua “Josh” R. Copeland, 44, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Ray and Dawn (Penn) Copeland on March 14, 1979, in Wabash, Indiana.

Josh was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed making people laugh, helping others, working on cars and motorcycles, cooking on the grill, having fires, and pyrotechnics. Josh had a heart of gold. He is still helping people by the donation of life.

Josh is survived by his parents, Ray (Dawn) Copeland of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Tyler Copeland of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Kayleigh Copeland of Wabash, Indiana; two brothers, Alvah (Dawndra) Copeland of Wabash, Indiana, Donnie (Angie) Wagner of New York; two sisters, Amelia (Anthony) Bailey of Rising Sun, Indiana, Katie (Rusty) Richardson of Wabash, Indiana; paternal grandmother, Mary Fields of Peru, Indiana; nephews, Kyle (Angel) Copeland, Cody Copeland (Maci), Noah Copeland, Landon Copeland, Drake King; nieces, Shay Cook, Paige Bailey, and Tori Bailey; step daughter, Skylia Wilcox; and girlfriend, Adrina Dils, and daughter, Eliana. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Harold Penn, grandmother, Betty Penn, grandfather, Ron Copeland, grandfather, Jerry Fields, and best friend, Chris Sheckler. Also, survived by biological father, Scott Heeter. 

Per the family's request, there will be no services.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Josh Copeland’s final arrangements.

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

Lyle Lawson

 

Lyle L. Lawson, 75, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:48 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to Chet and Marie (Cooper) Lawson on July 21, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana.

Lyle was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the United States Army. Lyle worked as an electrician at Deihl Machine Inc. in Wabash. He was a member of the American Legion Post 15 and Wabash Eagles Lodge.

Lyle is survived by his son, Nicholas L. Lawson of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Magnolia M. Starr, Jillian Harris, Zoe Layne Lawson, Labhras LaDean Lawson; one great grandchild, Amelia Rae Wicks; one sister, Loretta (Larry) Eltzroth of Urbana, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Lester, and two sisters, Linda and Laura.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Marion National Cemetery 1700 East 38th Street Marion, Indiana 46953.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Lyle Lawson’s final arrangements.

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

Betty May Davis

 

Betty May (Ihnen) Davis, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Waters of Wabash West. She was born near Laketon, IN on September 14, 1934, to Herman and Velma (Bishop) Ihnen.

Betty married Robert “Punk” Davis on March 26, 1960. They had one daughter, Wendy Melton who survives. She worked at Torin Corp./Lau Industries for almost 40 years. She worked side by side with many of her closest friends, including Opal Pontius, Barb Tullis, and Donna Shelton. Betty and Donna shared a close bond and kept in touch throughout the years. Donna became more of a sister when Betty's own sister, Marjorie passed several years ago. Punk and Betty spent many summers at Nappanee Raceway where they raced sulky ponies. As members of the ITPPA, they traveled all over northern Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio racing with many of their friends.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Wendy Melton of Wabash, Indiana; grandsons, Jeremy (Maranda) Melton, and Steven (Becca) Melton; She also had three bonus grandchildren, Michelle (Tania) Grove, Elizabeth (Michael) Drudge, and Ronald Ihnen; She also had several great- grandchildren: Savannah Melton, Emily Melton, Electra Merrell, Jaxson Melton, Haiden Melton, Kaysen Melton, Camdyn Melton, Ainsley Dahlstrom, Lennox Wright, Barrett Melton, Brigham Melton, Tannis Melton, Ryleigh Drudge, Conner Drudge, Elijah Grove, and Aadyson Grove. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Katherine Ihnen. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bob and Virgil Ihnen, and one sister, Marjorie. 

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992

Preferred Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society or a Hospice program of your choice in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Betty Davis’s final arrangements.

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

Donald R. Shilts

 

Donald R. Shilts, 82, of Westfield, Indiana passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born to Marlow and Elaine (Jones) Shilts on January 22, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Donald was a 1959 graduate of Manchester High School. He married Velda Jane Carey on August 2, 1964. Donald then graduated from Manchester College in 1978. He worked in Human Resources at Taymor in Logansport, Indiana. He was a member of Good Shepherd Church in Logansport, Indiana. Donald was also a member of Hanna Lodge #61 Wabash, Wabash Shrine Club, Mizpah Shriners International, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, and Northern Masonic Jurisdiction 320.

Donald is survived by his wife, Velda Shilts; two sons, Eric (Shannon) Shilts of Marion, Indiana, Marc (Stacey) Shilts of Logansport, Indiana; five grandchildren, Zachary Shilts, Zane Shilts, Lucas Shilts, Lauren Shilts, Ashlynn Shilts; one greatgrandchild, Rylie Shilts. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Christine Caird.

A private family burial will take place at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Donald Shilts’ final arrangements.

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

Jill Elaine Yeater

 

Jill Elaine Yeater, 60, of Akron, Indiana passed away at 10:41 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester, Indiana. She was born to Paul A. and Eula B. (Howell) Yeater on May 11, 1962, in Rochester, Indiana.

Jill attended special education classes in the Marion School System until moving to Thornton, Colorado in June of 1977, with her mother and stepfather. She graduated from Rivendell School in Thornton in 1980. She worked at the Sheltered Workshop from July 1980 to June 1998. Jill and her mother moved back to Indiana in 2008.

Jill is survived by her mother, Eula of Akron, Indiana; two sisters, Diana (Steve) Rish of Akron, Indiana, Denise (Doug) Jones of Thornton, Colorado; one brother, Bruce (Darlene) Yeater of St. Lucie, Florida; her aunt, Janet Rhoades; and cousins, Wm. (Bud) Hupp, C.B. Hupp, Aretta Hupp, Julie Dile, Gay Brumett, Lora Clayborn, Jeffrey Rhoades, Roberta Schwing, Robin Wilson, Rodney Yeater, Jeff Yeater; nephews, Ryan Rish, Steven Rish, Tyler Jones, Paul Yeater. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Yeater; stepfather, Don Lunlow; grandparents, Marion and Alice Howell, Floyd and Ruth Yeater; aunt and uncle, Bill and Sue Hupp; uncle, Allen Rhoades. 

Per Jill's wishes she will be cremated after donating her organs.

There will be no services held. 

Memorial contributions can be directed to ARC in care of McDonald Funeral Homes. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Jill Yeater’s final arrangements.

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