Christopher L. Marks

 

Christopher L. Marks, 63, of Lafontaine, Indiana passed away at 6:55 p.m. on April 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1960, to Jack and Catherine (King) Marks in Wabash, Indiana.

 Christopher was a lifetime resident of Wabash County. He was a 1978 graduate of Southwood High School. Christopher attended numerous churches in the surrounding area. He was an avid Kung Fu Bruce Lee fan. He enjoyed playing his guitar, but most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family as well as talking and visiting with them.

 Christopher is survived by his daughter, Brittany Marks of Marion, Indiana; three sisters, Julie (Gordon) Guenin of Lafontaine, Indiana, Tina (Patrick) Geyer of Bluffton, Indiana, Nola (Bill) Hosier of Huntington, Indiana; and his former wife and mother of Brittany, Judy Hudson of Marion, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Tywanna (Dyer) Marks who passed away Aprill 22, 2022; and one brother, Brian Marks.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Christopher L. Marks’ final arrangements.

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

David A. Ulshafer

David Allen Ulshafer, 69, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence in Wabash. He was born on August 5, 1954, to Von and Phyllis (Watts) Ulshafer in Wabash, Indiana.

David was a 1973 graduate of Southwood High School. After his schooling, he worked at Chrysler KTP plant in Kokomo for thirty-eight years and retired in 2022. He married his wife, Sheryll Shenefield on May 12, 2007. David held a membership with LaFontaine Christian Church. He loved anything outdoors which included riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, scuba diving, and salmon fishing. David enjoyed working with his hands and was extremely skilled in mechanics and carpentry. He was also known as the Mayor of Spring Street.

David is survived by his mother, Phyllis Ulshafer of LaFontaine, Indiana; his wife, Sheryll Ulshafer of Wabash, Indiana; one son Jeremy Ulshafer of Zionsville, Indiana; one daughter, Erin (Ross) Haughn of Wabash, Indiana; one stepson, Derek (Danielle) Shenefield of LaFontaine, Indiana; three brothers, Edward (Allison) Ulshafer of LaFontaine, Indiana, Kevin (Margaret) Ulshafer of Macon, Georgia, Jeff (Colleen) Ulshafer of Lagro, Indiana; one sister, Loraine Kay Ulshafer of LaFontaine, Indiana; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, who is expected to arrive in July. He is preceded in death by his father, Von Ulshafer who passed away January 26, 2013, and a stepson, Cory Shenefield who passed away November 8, 2017.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. 

Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials can be made to Wabash Shop With A Cop Annual Charity Ride in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

Terry D. Faust

 

Terry D. Faust, 75, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 1:33 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Indiana. He was born on July 24, 1948, to John and Betty Lou (Frank) Faust in Wabash, Indiana.

Terry was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School. He served in the United States Navy SeaBees, serving in Vietnam. He married his wife, Beverly J. Sparling on February 2, 1969. He worked many jobs throughout his lifetime. For thirty-five years he worked as a brick layer. He also worked at INDOT for eight and half years, and Helena Chemical Company for five years. After retirement Terry became an avid Northfield wrestling supporter. In his free time, he thoroughly enjoyed hunting and golfing, but most of all he loved his family and cherished time spent with them.

Terry is survived by his wife, Beverly J. (Sparling) Faust; one son, Mark Andrew (Judi) Faust of Argyle, Texas; one daughter, Amy Pennington of Urbana, Indiana, one brother, Sam Faust of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three grandchildren, Cortney (Nate) Hembree, Ian Faust, Zachery Pennington; two step-grandchildren, Stephen Peterson, Megan Wisdom; one niece, Katie Gengnagel. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jodi Elshire and Debra Faust.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Terry’s shop.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Northfield Boys High School Wrestling Program, 154 West 200 North Wabash, Indiana, 46992.

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

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

Kassandra Walker

 Kassandra Kay Walker, 51, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on March 9, 1973, to David Lee Shockey and Jo Ellen Shultz in Wabash, Indiana.

Kassandra was a very simple lady, but she was unapologetically herself. She was always kind and giving to others her entire life. At any hour of the day, she could be found spending time with her family and grandchildren, who she adored greatly.

Kassandra is survived by her mother; one son, Shawn Michael (Heather) Walker of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Kayla Jo Walker of Wabash, Indiana; three grandchildren, Viktor Robert Starkey, Chaya Lynne Starkey, Reed Eugene Walker; two aunts, Marlene (John) Coots of Wabash, Indiana, Wilma Shultz of Wabash, Indiana; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father and her fiancé, Robert Reed who passed away in August of 2020.

A Celebration of Kassandra’s Life will be held at a later date amongst family and friends.

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

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

Margie (McCloud) Myers

Margie Ann (McCloud) Myers, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born on June 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Kathryn McCloud.

Margie was a 1960 graduate of Noble Township High School in Wabash, Indiana. She was married 52 years to the late Elmer P. Myers, they married on June 9, 1962. Margie was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, loved traveling with her husband, cooking, football, crocheting afghans for family and friends, singing, and playing the organ for her church. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Margie is survived by one son, Michael A. (Wanda) Myers of Maryville, Tennessee; two daughters, Maryann “Annie” (Kenny) Cresap of Dunlap, Tennessee; and Michele (Chris) Blakeman of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Wendy (John), Stephanie (Charles), Kate (Cody), Kyle, Kara, and Emily; five great-grandchildren, Ben, Henley, Charlotte, Jack, and Noah; two sisters, Jane (McCloud) Hoover (Larry) of Wabash, Indiana and Linda (McCloud) Edwards of Sellersburg, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Falls Cemetery, 725 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to your local Alzheimer’s foundation in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Margie Myers' final arrangements.

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

L. Duane Rhamy

 

L. Duane Rhamy, 80, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:50 a.m. on April 9, 2024, at Wabash Parkview Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 27, 1943, to Everett and Isabel (Eviston) Rhamy in Huntington, Indiana.

 Duane was a graduate of Jefferson Township High school, as well as a graduate from Purdue University. After his schooling he served in the Army National Guard. He married Marsha (Kline) Rhamy on April 19, 1991. He retired from ALH as a maintenance supervisor but worked many years at International Harvester and farmed as well. In his young adulthood, Duane enjoyed drag racing at Bunker Hill Raceway. He loved working on cars and tractors. He thoroughly enjoyed competing in antique tractor pulling. He was a part of many tractor pulling clubs; Antique Tractor Pullers, Tri-State Antique Points Pullers, Northern Indiana Pullers, and Boost Mission Tractor Pulling. The "Oliver Man" had vast knowledge in Oliver Tractors. 

 Duane is survived by his wife, Marsha (Kline) Rhamy; three daughters, Techia Brewer of Marion, Indiana, Shonna Leas of Petroleum, Indiana, Mindi (Rick) Henry of Muncie, Indiana; two stepdaughters, Andrea (Dan) Schlemmer, Julie (Clint) Sluss both of Wabash, Indiana; two stepsons, Jason Kline of Huntington, Indiana, Jonathan Kline of Goshen, Indiana; nineteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Levon.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Etna Cemetery in Mt. Etna, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Wabash County Animal Shelter, memorials can be mailed to 810 Manchester Avenue Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with L. Duane Rhamy’s final arrangements.

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

Ronda Burns

 Ronda Leone Burns, 65, of Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada. She was born on October 21, 1958, to Harold and Marilyn (Gidley) Powell in Wabash, Indiana.

Ronda will be sorely missed; she was the glue of her family and she always put family first.

She was a 1976 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Scott Burns on January 7, 1978. She held a membership at Good Hope Methodist Church in Rawson, Ohio. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family at sports games, county fairs, and yard sales. She was the happiest when holding and loving on her children and grandchildren. In her free time, she and Scott traveled to their kids’ homes or to Soaring Eagles Casino. When separated by distance, she had a unique gift of bringing everyone together with love. As a farewell to the people she cared for most; she can be remembered for her usual coined phrase, “Bye Love.”

Ronda is survived by her husband, Scott Burns; two sons, Wes (Robin) Burns, Blake (Danielle) Burns; one daughter, Danielle (Cody) Hancock; eight grandchildren, Bianka, Makayla, Olivia, Callie, Kenley, Carter, Ellie, and Daisy, who is expected to arrive in June. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Jake Andrews officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Ronda Burns' final arrangements.

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

Teresa Smith

 

Teresa K. (Crace) Smith, 63, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Indiana. She was born on May 12, 1960, to Eugene Paul and Eula Jane (Martin) Crace in Wabash, Indiana.

Teresa was a 1978 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Douglas Smith on December 24, 1980, in Wabash, Indiana. She held a membership at Wabash Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana, where she would help teach Vacation Bible School. She worked at Singer Controls for several years in North Manchester, Indiana. In her free time, she enjoyed doing crafts, making art, tending to her flower garden, but she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Douglas Smith; two sons, Shane (Tiffany) Smith of Wabash, Indiana, Ryan (Maranda) Smith of Peru, Indiana; three brothers, Kenneth Crace, Darvin (Jenny) Crace, Jason Crace all of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters Caity Crace, Pamela (Dave) McKnight both of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Blake Smith, Ashton Smith, Jackson Smith, and Ella Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Landon Smith who passed November 21, 2015.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, 1056 Erie Street Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Bill Crank and Reverend Tim Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, 1056 Erie Street Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

Kay Barrus

 

Kay L. Barrus, 76, of Urbana, Indiana passed away at 1:24 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on August 29, 1947, to Leo and Mariam (Lutz) Millman in Huntington, Indiana.

Kay is a graduate of Andrews High School. She worked at North Manchester Bindery. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with family, working on crossword puzzles, and watching soap operas. She was also an avid Nascar fan.

Kay is survived by one son, Rusty (Missy) Barrus of Urbana, Indiana; One daughter, Kimberly (Mark Maples) Schultz of Wabash, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Justin, Roger, Kyan (Gabe), Michael (Brooke), Gage, Caleb, Aaron, Kenya, Kalin; five great-grandchildren, Kendra, Allie, Eve, Eli, and Milo. She is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lisa Schultz who passed in 2017; one brother, Jack Millman; and one sister, Karen Ward.

Per Kay’s request, there will be no services.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue Wabash, Indiana 46992 or Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

Elizabeth Elaine Cochran

 

Elizabeth Elaine Cochran, 79, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:20 a.m. on April 2, 2024, at Waters of Wabash East. She was born on May 10, 1944, to Russell and Evelyn (Rush) Cook, in Marion, Indiana.

 Elaine was a graduate of Southwood High School. She held a membership with Rebecca Lodge in LaFontaine, Indiana. She enjoyed playing Euchre, listening to her favorite country artist, Willie Nelson, and keeping score for her son’s pool league. She was an avid reader, especially reading Mrs. Pollifax books. 

 Elaine is survived by her two sons, Jason (Tammy) Cochran of Upland, Indiana, Joshua Cochran of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Lynn Ellis of Wabash, Indiana, Amy Razor of Delaware, Ohio; one brother, Hugh (Connie) Cook of LaFontaine, Indiana; three grandchildren, Evan (Elly) Razor, Alec (Rachel Russ) Razor, Ethan Razor; two great-grandchildren, Patton Razor, Lawson Razor; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a friend for over seventy years, Becky Elliott of Wabash, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Kevin Cochran.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chape, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Cook-Crumley Park, memorials can be mailed to LaFontaine Town Hall, P.O Box 207, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Elizabeth Cochran’s final arrangements.

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

Clarence "Doc" Cooper

 Clarence “Doc” Cooper, 89, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on November 11, 1935, to Ted and Mary (Cole) Cooper, in Whitewood, Virginia.

Clarence married Crystal (Ritter) Cooper on April 2, 1955. He held a membership at Christian Hertiage Church in Wabash, Indiana. Doc enjoyed listening to country music, coon hunting, fishing, being outdoors, but most of all he loved and cherished his friends and family.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Crystal (Ritter) Cooper; one son, Gary (Veralyn) Cooper of Kokomo, Indiana; one sister, Frances Johnstone of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Wes Cooper of Wabash, Indiana, Heather (Mike) Myers of Wabash, Indiana, Eric Bostwick of Urbana, Indiana, Zach Ross of Wabash Indiana; three great-grandchildren, Cooper Bostwick, Haley Ray, Christopher Myers; three great-great-grandchildren, Maddox Ray, Marley Ray, Tucker Bostwick; three children Doc and Chris raised as their own, Sharon (Ken) Baldi, Lorae (Ken) Andrus, and Mike (Kim) Ritter; seven grandchildren, Kyle Lamson, Rachel Lamson, Brittany Mudd, Brandon Mudd, Travis (Katie) Ritter, Morgan Ritter, Sarah (Hunter) Law. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debra L. Ross, who passed July 24, 2014; two brothers; and five sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

Robert Turley

 

Robert  Turley, 89, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:12 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Parkview Randellia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 6,1934, to Robert and Macel Turley in Illinois.

Robert married Carol Snowberger on April 24, 1954. She passed on March 1, 2018. He served in the United States Air Force. After his years in the military, He retired from Ford Meter Box after twenty years in Wabash, Indiana. He enjoyed golfing, painting pottery, and most of all spending time with his family. He held a membership with American Legion Post 15 in Wabash, Indiana.

Robert is survived by his three sons, Michael Turley of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robert (Susie) Turley of California, Jeffrey Turley of Richmond, Virginia; four daughters, Kim (Charles) Whitton of LaFontaine, Indiana, Teri (Tony) Moon of Richmond, Virginia, Debra Turley of Tipton, Indiana, Lori (Eric) Paul of Laramie, Wyoming; Sixteen grandchildren; Twenty-five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Tom Turley.  

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of McDonald Funeral Home

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Robert Turley's final arrangements.

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