Larry C. Robinson

 

Larry C. Robinson, 75, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 1:52 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to Charles and Martha (Harvey) Robinson on September 29, 1947, in Marion, Indiana.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Patricia Curtis on April 1, 1967. Larry served in the United States Navy. He worked for Dana Corporation as a machinist in Marion for 42 years before retiring. Larry was a member of Woodlawn Methodist Church in Somerset, Somerset Lions Club, and formerly Dana Camping Club. Larry enjoyed camping, working, helping friends and neighbors.

Larry is survived by his wife, Pat Robinson of Somerset, Indiana; two sons, Jeffery Robinson of Port Orange, Florida, Garrett (Tonia) Robinson of Celestine, Indiana; one daughter, Susan (Jim) Kotoff of Claremore, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Kristofer Kotoff, Mathew Kotoff, Rachel Kotoff, Mikayla Thompson, Natalie Robinson, Jocelyn Salmons, Patience Fleck, Aiden Robinson; one great grandchild, Lena Thompson; one brother, Jared (Amy) Robinson of Roann, Indiana; two sisters, Kathy (Larry) Steele of LaFontaine, Indiana, Sandy Stengel of Auburn, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Deborah Grant.  

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to Woodlawn United Methodist Church or Somerset Lions Club in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

John Paul Pullen

 

John Paul Pullen, 83, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at his residence, on Monday, June 26, 2023.  He was born on January 28, 1940, to Fred A. and Opal A. (Finkenbiner) Pullen in Marion, Indiana.

John grew up on a farm near Lincolnville, IN, and graduated from Wabash High School in 1958.  He then earned a BS Degree from Indiana University in 1962.  After college, he served 4 years in the United States Air Force before taking a position with Marathon Oil Company in Findlay, OH.  He retired in 2000.

John leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the country. In addition, his half-sister, Rebecca (Michael) Kerr of Wabash, Indiana; half-siblings, Billy Bob Pullen and Bettie Ann Pullen (Custer) are deceased.

John had been in Hospice Care for quite some time and the family is forever grateful to his caregivers, Mark Hensley Davis and Reginald Sykes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on July 5, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 104 South Main St. LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the funeral home.

A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with John Paul Pullen's final arrangements.

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

Reva J. Johnson

 Reva J. Johnson, 74, of Silver Lake, Indiana passed away at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born to Goerge Jr. and Willetta (Varney) Fields on November 22, 1948, in Pie, West Virginia.

Reva was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Floyd Johnson on May 28, 1971. She worked as a quality control tech for 31 years at Invensys Controls in North Manchester, then worked for 2 years at Depuy in Warsaw. Reva attended the First Freewill Baptist Church in Kosciusko County. She loved flowers and the holidays. Reva was an adventurer, she enjoyed traveling. Most of all Reva loved her family. 

Reva is survived by her husband of 52 years, Floyd Johnson of Silver Lake, Indiana; one son, Dave Huffman of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Deanna (David) Anderson of Warsaw, Indiana, Berneda (Randy) Runkel of Claypool, Indiana, Tonya (Lamonte) Rhoades of Columbia City, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Kristen Wise, Cody Salmons, Hunter Salmons, Hannah Salmons, Lindsey Cansler, Megan Woodward, Ashley Emerick, Aleesha Hammel, Alaina Ross; thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Jackie (Jim) Sleighter of North Manchester, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, Lane Salmons and Logan Salmons, two brothers, and one sister. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Rev. Billy Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to Riley Hospital for Children 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

Karen E. Enyeart

 

Karen E. Enyeart, 79, of Andrews, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. She was born on November 29, 1943, in Huntington, Indiana to S. Wayne Meyer and Janet (Kendall) Boyer.

Karen was in the first graduating class at Southwood High School. She married Larry Enyeart on October 26, 1968. Karen worked for Heckman Bindery in North Manchester, then worked at Wabash Magnetics before retiring. 

Karen is survived by two daughters, Dawn Enyeart of Ohio and Kristina Middleton (fiancé, Chris Rader) of Andrews, Indiana; three grandchildren, Scott Switzer, Katie Switzer (fiancé, Josh Evans) and James Middleton; two great grandchildren, Scott Switzer Jr. and Bryson Switzer; one brother, Kevin (Nancy) Meyer of Wabash, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, Brandon Middleton, and one brother, Gary Meyer. 

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, at LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the American Diabetes Association in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Karen Enyeart's final arrangements.

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

Marguerite (Troyer) Guenin

 

Marguerite Guenin, 102, went to heaven at 11:05 a.m. on June 16, 2023, from Wellbrooke of Wabash where she had lived since 2015. Her family was with her during her brief illness to squeeze her hands and offer words of affection and prayers of thanksgiving for her long life. She was born on March 20, 1921, in Grant County, Indiana to Alvah and Lottie (Waggoner) Troyer. She was the third of four children: brother Charles Robert (1915-1998), sister Lucille Highley (1919-2014), and brother A. Forrest Jr. (1929-2015). The family lived on a farm near Jalapa, the Frances Slocum Trail, and the Mississinewa River.

Marguerite graduated from LaFontaine High School, the class of 1939. She was the last survivor of its 28 classmates. She continued her studies at Marion Business College. 

The next chapter of her life began with her marriage to Lawrence L. Guenin in Mishawaka, Indiana, on August 17, 1940. The couple worked side by side on the farm and were formidable partners in games of euchre, pinochle, and dominoes. They were faithful and enthusiastic cheerleaders in all of their family's endeavors. They enjoyed fellowship with friends in their card clubs and at the LaFontaine Christian Church. They celebrated 69 1/2 years together until "Shorty's" death in 2009.

Their children are Oren, Jean, and Mark. They grew up on a farm west of the Troyer Bridge. In 1964 the family moved to a farm north of LaFontaine. Their growing brood of grandchildren, spouses, and soon eighteen great-grandchildren gathered year-round to celebrate birthdays and holidays and play in the spacious yard.

Every January, Marguerite started to prepare for the coming year's Christmas. The family knew it would surely be unique and magical! There would be a theme such as Modoc the elephant, teddy bears, or the Olympics carried out in the table favors, gifts, and skits or poems. Every family member, from oldest to youngest joined in the singing of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" accompanied by someone with strong legs pumping the piano player. 

In addition to being a homemaker, Marguerite was a loyal, skilled employee. She assembled Christmas decorations for A.F. Billings Flowers and Gifts, worked at United Technology and at the Wabash County Extension Office. From 1966 to 1986 she was the bookkeeper and treasurer for the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. She then worked in the Wabash County Auditor's Office, retiring on June 20, 1999, at age 78.

She experimented with a variety of craft media, but specialized in creating needlepoint and cross stitch designs, weaving baskets, and finishing ceramic pieces. Marguerite was not one to sit idle. She always had a book or afghan in process.

Marguerite was a leader for Scouts and 4-H groups and a teacher for children's Sunday School and Bible School. She also participated in the programs and fun of Eastern Star, LaFontaine Literary Club, Red Hatters, Wabash Woman's Clubhouse, and Liberty Bells Extension Homemaker Club.

She and her sister Lucille traveled to local, state, and national DAR conventions and were long-time ticket holders to Honeywell Center events. They and their children were part of the Marion Easter Pageant cast. 

Marguerite was resourceful and competent in all their interests. She was always available to lend a hand or extend hospitality. She was proud of her family, her Hoosier state, and United States of America. She took great comfort in her faith. She will be part of our future as well as our past. 

Marguerite is survived by her family; Oren (Rita) Guenin of Marion, Indiana; Steve (Wendy) Guenin of Noblesville, Indiana; Jacob (Ashley) Guenin, Jordyn (Ethan) Ping; Jeff (Michelle) Guenin of LaFontaine, Indiana; their sons, Alec and Chase; Laura (Joe) Land of Waldron, Indiana; Jean Guenin Wright, deceased; (Larry) of LaFontaine, Indiana; Alicia (Dave) O’Roark of Galena, Ohio; their children, Tucker, Sam, Paisley, Elsie; Paul (Keisha) Wright of LaFontaine, Indiana; their children, Izaak and Logan; Tom (Dana) Wright of Wabash, Indiana; their children, Paxton and Riley; Mark (Diane) Guenin of Wabash, Indiana; Emily (Jeff) Guenin-Hodson of Wabash, Indiana; their sons, Troy and Drew; Natalie (Sean) Unger of Wabash, Indiana; their sons, James and Cale; Lindsey (Dustin) Ogle of Kokomo, Indiana; their daughters, Laney and Luna; plus a host of nieces and nephews who remember her fondly. She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Jean Wright, two brothers, and one sister.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at LaFontaine Christian Church.

Eastern Star Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash County Museum or LaFontaine Christian Church.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Marguerite Guenin's final arrangements.

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