Rebecca Sue "Becky" Bolen, 65, a resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on September 15, 1960, in Marion, Indiana to Edward and Barbara (Jones) Bolen.

Becky was a graduate of Wabash High School. Along with being a homemaker and taking care of her family, Becky loved taking care of others, which was evident in her work as a QMA and CNA. She enjoyed being an active, involved member of Bethesda Freewill Baptist Church in Andrews, Indiana. But most of all, Becky loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Becky's door was always open, and many called her "Mom", as she was the Biblical example of unconditional love.

Becky is survived by her three sons, Charles "Joe" (Laura) Holley of Urbana, Indiana, Chad (Hannah) Holley of Wabash, Indiana, and Marcus Dragoo (Terri) of Lagro, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Edward Bolen, Jr. (Renetta) of Roann, Indiana and Randy (Christy) Bolen of Lagro, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Upcoming service times will be announced.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Bethesda Freewill Baptist Church Women's Group, 116 S. Mainstreet, Andrews, Indiana.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Rebecca Sue "Becky" Bolen's final arrangements.

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

 David W. Howard, 75, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Paul R. and Muriel (Hayes) Howard on June 13, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

David was a 1968 graduate of North Manchester High School. He married Mary E. (Wagoner) Howard on March 9, 1996.  David worked as a Field Technician for Wiese Caterpillar in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was a member of the Converse Fire Department for 30 years. He enjoyed motocross and riding his Goldwing motorcycle with his wife, belonging to the Goldwing Road Riders Association. David shot pool in APA leagues and even shot pool in the Nationals in Las Vegas. He was a competition coon hunter, winning the Grand Knight Championship. But most of all, David loved his family. 

David is survived by his wife, Mary Howard of Somerset, Indiana; two sons, Paul (Brandi) Howard of Leo, Indiana, and Stacy Howard of South Bend, Indiana; one stepson, John Garza of Indianapolis, Indiana; three stepdaughters, Christina (Bobby) Sherman of Somerset, Indiana, Angela (Kevin) Witt of Converse, Indiana, and Rebecca (Darryl) Wilson of Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother, Jim Howard of South Whitley, Indiana; four sisters, Gwen (Kent) Brower of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Laurie Marshall of Anderson, Indiana, Janyce (Tim Berg) Howard of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Tracey (Mark) Sleighter of South Whitley, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Anthony Lee Howard, and one great-granddaughter, Mylee Garza.

A Celebration of David's Life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Somerset Community Building. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

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

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

 Jeffrey "Jeff" W. Sexton, 55, of Wabash, Indiana died as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:11 p.m. on Old St. Rd. 24 West in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to Lincoln J. and Judy (Warren) Sexton on April 19,1970, in Wabash, Indiana.

Jeff graduated from Northfield High School in 1989. He was a very talented artist and created beautiful paintings. He enjoyed making furniture, listening to music, and drawing. 

Jeff is survived by his father, Lincoln Sexton of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Anthony Johnson of Marion, Indiana; and one granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Randy Sexton. 

There will be no services per Jeff's wishes.

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

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

 Gerald E. Key, 71, a resident of Huntington County, Indiana, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 3, 1954, to Max I. and Vera (Odle) Key in Wabash County, Indiana. 

Gerald was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School. After graduation, Gerald served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at Thermafiber for 47 years before retiring. He was a member of Mt. Etna Community Life Church in Mt. Etna, Indiana. Gerald was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed going for long walks in the woods. 

Gerald is survived by three daughters, Emily (Ryan) Arceo of Dayton, Ohio, Melissa (John) Caley of Huntington, Indiana, and Jessica Key of Andrews, Indiana; five grandchildren, Jarryd Caley, Kiley Key, Maya Arceo, Jazlyn Caley, and Evan Arceo; three brothers, David (Joyce) Key of Marion, Indiana, Mark (Sherri L.) Key of Wabash, Indiana, and John Key of LaFontaine, Indiana; and one sister, Laura Brown of Huntington, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Phillip Key, and one sister, Mary Schurer.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Jorden Green officiating. 

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Gerald Key's final arrangements.

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

 Mary Victoria Gretz-Savarino, 81, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born to Paul Anthony and Mary (Buccilli) Gretz on November 17, 1943, in Marion, Indiana.

Mary graduated from Marion High School and married Joseph Savarino on October 26, 1960. He passed away on December 18, 2022. Mary was a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana and was a Carmelite through St. Paul Catholic Parish in Marion, Indiana. She was a homemaker and loved to support her family. She was a patient, loving woman that enjoyed nature and reading. Mary loved learning about different religions and helped many children with their learning also. Above all, Mary was very family oriented and was the Matriarch of her family. 

Mary is survived by three daughters, Vicki (James) Savarino-Tarpley of Florida, Diana (Phillip) Savarino-Sullivan of Converse, Indiana, and Consetta (Jeffery) Savarino-Conn of Somerset, Indiana; four grandsons, Joseph Savarino, Samuel (Dana) Savarino, Brandon Wensley, and Patrick (Amanda) Wensley; two great-grandchildren, Sadie Opal and Elsie Nan; and one brother, Paul Anthony "Pete" Gretz of Marion, Indiana. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Joseph S. Savarino Jr., and one brother, John Gretz.

A Funeral Mass with Father Jay Horning officiating, for Mary and Joseph, will be announced at a later date. 

Memorial contributions can be directed to Riley Children's Hospital, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Mary Gretz-Savarino's final arrangements.

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

 Alene L. France, 84, a resident of Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 8:05 a.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on December 14, 1940, to George and Flossie (Jones) Collier in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Alene married Rex A. France on December 30, 1957. He passed away on November 21, 2005. Alene was a homemaker and a very talented seamstress. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle, crafting, and making clothes. As a devout Christian, she was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana.

Alene is survived by three sons, Jerry (Cathy) France of Wabash, Indiana, Jeffery (Mary) France of Wabash, Indiana, and Jason (Amelia) France of Wabash, Indiana; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three brothers, George Collier, James Collier, and Robert Collier.  

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Frances Slocum Cemetery in Wabash County.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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

 

Edward 'Ed' A. Dillard, 79, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1946, to Bernard and Alice (Ringald) Dillard in Plymouth, Indiana. 

Ed married Sharon Bruning on September 18, 2003. Ed served as a supervisor for convenience stores through Martin and Bailey. He was a member of the Treaty Church of Christ in Treaty, Indiana and enjoyed reading his Bible. Ed loved sports, whether that was attending his grandchildren's games or watching Notre Dame Football. Above all, Ed loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. 

Ed is survived by his wife, Sharon Dillard of Wabash, Indiana; five sons, Todd Dillard of Wabash, Indiana, Zac Dillard of Logansport, Indiana, Mark Dillard of Logansport, Indiana, Ace (Jamie) Dillard of South Carolina, and Edward Dillard of South Carolina; two step-sons, Shane Bruning of Florida and Renwood Thacker of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one step-daughter, Laneigh Bruning of Wabash, Indiana; twenty grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Treaty Church of Christ, 6793 S. 50 E., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. Calling hours will be held after the service until 6:30 p.m.

Preferred memorials may be made to Lighthouse Mission of Wabash, 123 W. Canal St., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

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

Sharyle E. Hapner

 

Sharyle E. Hapner, 80, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where she lived full-time for the past year, passed away at 1:29 a.m., Tuesday, October 7,2025 at Gulf Port Memorial Hospital. Sharyle was a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana. She was born on January 28, 1945, to William and Mary (Snowberger) Benson in Wabash, Indiana. 

Sharyle was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School. She married William J. Hapner on August 27, 1965. Sharyle was a homemaker but also worked for Wabash City Schools as a crossing guard for 33 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 15 in Wabash and volunteered at F.I.S.H. of Wabash. 

Sharyle is survived by her husband, William J. Hapner, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; two sons, William J. (Beverly) Hapner of Manchester, Tennessee, Scott L. (Christy) Hapner of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; one daughter, Carrie (Matt) Green of Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Mike (Delores) Benson and Darrell (Deb) Benson both of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Andrew Jacob (Fiancé Carrie) Hapner of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Abby (Tyler) Totten of Manchester, Tennessee, Anna (Santino) Laboy of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Clayton (Elizabeth) Hapner of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; and three great-grandchildren, Ryman, Grayson, and Shepard. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sylvia, and one brother, William (Billy).

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastors Ron Zorn and Haley Asberry officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.  

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wabash Christian Church or F.I.S.H. of Wabash.

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

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