Gary D. Vanlue

 

Gary D. Vanlue, 69, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:51 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on June 4, 1955, to Paul A. and Rebecca E. (Overholtz) Vanlue in Wabash, Indiana.

Gary was a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, Indiana. He was a 1973 graduate of Southwood High School. In his younger days, Gary was an avid participant in a pony pulling association. Later, he worked at Ford Meter Box for over 40 years in Wabash, Indiana. Gary participated in the 1812 reenactment at Mississinewa Battlefield for many years. Gary also enjoyed spending his free time talking on the CB radio.

Gary is survived by three nephews, Joseph (Amber) Turley of Falcon, Colorado, Jason (Janelle) Turley of Monessen, Pennsylvania, Kim (Susan) Barker of Converse, Indiana; two nieces, Cindy (Curt) Hudson of Crawfordsville, Indiana, Tamera (Christopher) Harnage of Babson Park, Florida; one sister, Paula (Victor) Tomaszewiski of Chino, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rebecca Vanlue; one sister, Lois E. Barker; and one brother, Paul Wayne Vanlue.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department, 12 N Wabash Ave., LaFontaine, IN 46940 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

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

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

Hattie Lee Cochran

 Hattie Lee Cochran, 20, of Summitville, Indiana, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:37 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on January 1, 2004, at 7:54 a.m., to Larry Cochran and Jennifer Smith in Muncie, Indiana.

Hattie attended Southwood High School. She held a membership with LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana. She worked in the Street Department for the City of Anderson. Hattie had a great love for music and animals. She especially loved her two dogs, River and Poppy. In her younger years she enjoyed horses as well. She also loved children and babysitting when given the opportunity.

Hattie is survived by her parents, Larry Cochran and Jennifer Smith; adoptive parents, Jason and Jennifer (Mason) Neal of Summitville, Indiana; three brothers, Dylan Cochran of LaFontaine, Indiana, Joshua Cochran of LaFontaine, Indiana, Jason Cochran of Upland, Indiana; two sisters, Amy Razor of Columbus, Ohio, Lynn VanVaser of Wabash, Indiana; two adoptive brothers, Luc Neal of Summitville, Indiana; Mikey Neal of Summitville, Indiana; one adoptive sister, Kailey Ramsey of Muncie, Indiana; one grandmother, Linda Smith of Marion, Indiana; two aunts, Sue Shultz of Hartford City, Indiana, Jaime Smith/Ussery of Kokomo, Indiana; one Great-Aunt, Connie Southerland of Marion, Indiana; and many extended family members and friends.. She is preceded in death by one brother, Kevin “Cowboy” Cochran; grandparents, Luther and Lorrane Cochran, Herb Smith; and great-grandparents, Cliff and Mary Roach, Thelma Farber. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 14350 Mundy Dr. Ste 00-199, Noblesville, IN 46060 or Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave. Wabash, IN 46992.

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

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