Kathleen "Kitty" Hendry, 81, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 8:21 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on August 25, 1944, to Thomas and Genevieve (Bryan) Patterson in Brownsville, Pennsylvania.

Kitty married Lloyd "Buster" W. Hendry on April 16, 1966; he died on August 3, 2018. She was a nurse's aide at Wabash County Hospital for many years before continuing on her own in home health care. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana for 64 years. Kitty enjoyed baking and crocheting, and especially loved going to early-morning garage sales. Most of all, she loved being a Nana.

Kitty is survived by her sons, Tim (Ashley) Hendry of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Ted (Stephanie) Hendry of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Dawn (Ken) Koger of Kenosha, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Deek Koger, Lucy Bottos, Kori Burford, Talon Hendry, Lily Hendry, and Jett Hendry; great granddaughter, Emmy Burford; two sisters, Dolores Garlits and Donna (Richard) White, both of Wabash, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Thomas Patterson, sister-in-law, Peggy Patterson, and brother-in-law, Ronald Garlits.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Father Jay Horning officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Preferred memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Kathleen "Kitty" Hendry's final arrangements.

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

 

Gale L. Harness, 86, of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born on June 11, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio to Harry Clark and Verna (Camper) Jenkins.

Gale married Edwin Dale Harness on August 10, 1957, in Brookville, Indiana; he died on January 7, 2011. Gale enjoyed going to breakfast with her friends at Waylon's in Marion, Indiana. She was a part of the Red Hat Club in LaFontaine and loved to shop garage sales. Most of all, Gale loved her family. 

Gale is survived by her son, David (Carol) Harness of Huntington, Indiana; daughters, Connie (Willis Jr.) Dunnagan of LaFontaine, Indiana, and Linda (Jeff) Bowman of Jalapa, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brothers, Paul Butch Jenkins of Springfield, Ohio, and Richard Clark of Pickway, Ohio; sister, Kathy Mahonoy of Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Janet Marie Harness, grandson, Matt Dunnagan, great-granddaughter, Trinley Baele, and sister, Carole Burns. 

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials may be made to Shriners Children's, Attn: Shriners Children's, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with the final arrangements for Gale L. Harness.

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

 

Norma Jean Bechtold

 

Norma Jean Bechtold, 93, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox.

She was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. Norma Jean married her sweetheart Max Dewayne Bechtold at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wabash, on June 30, 1954. Together they were farmers and raised Chester White pigs. They shared 57 beautiful years together before he preceded her in death on December 1, 2011.

She was a member of Wabash County Farm Bureau, Good Neighbors Home Extension Club and a dedicated lifelong member of Asbury Country Church. Norma Jean was well known around town as “The Avon Lady,” proudly selling Avon for 60 years! She lovingly supplied Avon chapstick and her famously delicious “Grandma’s corn pops” to everyone she knew! She enjoyed riding on her Gator, hosting family and friends at the ponds, tending to her garden, and relaxing on her porch swing with a cup of coffee. She’s not only famously known for her corn pops, but also as a TV Personality during her 2021 debut on America’s Funniest Home Video (Episode #3116) where you’re sure to get a laugh out of her grandkids scaring her. Tackling life with unwavering strength and grace, she was a proud 12-year breast cancer survivor. Norma Jean’s sweet, cheerful demeanor will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. Norma Jean and Max were an incredible example of genuine love for family and the Lord. She adored spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. “Grandma NJ” was always present at their school, sporting, and life events as well as the “everyday” moments. She had a way of making everything special and focused on creating countless memories for her loved ones.

Norma Jean is the mother of Denise (Alan) Siepker and Brian (Teresa) Bechtold; Grandma of Kyndra (Adam) Baldwin, Kimberly (Eric) Lundmark, Cedric (Lauren) Bechtold and expected great-granddaughter Bechtold, Kelli (Devin) Dale, Devin (Allyson) Bechtold, and Makayla Bechtold; and great-grandmother of Bailey (Levi) Winget, Cole Lundmark, Haley Jean Dale, all of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Cox.

Funeral services will be held at Asbury Country Church, corner of Dora Road and 200 E, Wabash, on Thursday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. with Alan Siepker, Mike Bullick, and Bob Pefley officiating, with one hour visitation prior to service. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20th at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to honor the memory of Norma Jean, memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury Country Church. The family would like to sincerely thank Parkview Hospice and Wellbrooke of Wabash staff for their loving care.

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

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

Karen S. Guenin, 79, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on August 22, 1946, to Elmer C. Schaper and Ellen (Sroufe) Schaper in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Karen was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School. She married Jon W. Guenin on November 26, 1964; he died on February 16, 2020. Karen received her nursing degree from Indiana University Kokomo and worked at Vernon Manor in Wabash until her retirement. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Marion, where she was involved with Awana, teaching children's bible school. Karen enjoyed reading, gardening, and playing with her grandchildren. She was also very active in the LaFontaine community. 

Karen is survived by her sons, Jon E. Guenin of Lafayette, Indiana, and Ethan W. Guenin of Boston, Massachusetts; daughter, Michelle E. (Guadalupe) Sanchez of Marion, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Terry (Phyllis) Schaper of Demotte, Indiana; and two sisters, Pamela (Doyle) Young of Bonne Terre, Missouri, and Debbie (Phil) Bennett of Edwardsburg, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Heiddii K. Guenin, grandson, Guadalupe Sanchez, and sister Janet Schaper. 

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1206 N. Miller Ave., Marion, Indiana 46952 with Pastor Frederick Hearn officiating. Burial will follow at Marion I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 2225 S. Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Indiana 46953. 

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Karen S. Guenin's final arrangements.

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

 

Eva Mae Garrett, 92, of Marion, Indiana passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born to Herbert L. and Garnet (Sharp) Enyeart on March 8, 1934, in Treaty, Indiana.

Eva was a 1952 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married David Harrison on July 15, 1966; he died on December 17, 1980. Eva then married Lawrence (Larry) Garrett on July 8, 1996. She worked at General Tire for 17 years and Wagner for 18 years. Eva also worked at Dana for 6 1/2 years, Wabash Marion Sears for 12 years, and volunteered at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana for 29 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 15, VFW, and the Wabash County Genealogical Society. 

Eva is survived by her husband, Lawrence Garrett of Marion, Indiana; two sons, Mark W. Anderson of Wabash, Indiana and Gary S. Anderson of Urbana, Indiana; three stepdaughters, Tina (Myron) Sites of North Manchester, Indiana, Diana (Daren) Maierle of Warsaw, Indiana, and Robyn (Bob) Treska of Huntington, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lamoine Enyeart of Marion, Indiana, and Estel (Linda) Enyeart of Treaty, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Herman Enyeart and Larry Enyeart, and sister, Shirley Barlow.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Eva Mae Garrett's final arrangements.

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

 

Junior Ansel, 75, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Bud Delbert and Dussie (Perry) Ansel on July 22, 1950, in Garrett, Kentucky.

Junior is survived by three brothers, Ray (Janet) Jacobs of Wabash, Indiana, Dennis (Ruthann) Ansel of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Charles Chaffin of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters, Shirley (Carl) Johnson of Dema, Kentucky, and Aileen (Fred) Click Wishman of Huntington, Indiana; four sons, James (Kem) Crager of Urbana, Indiana, Dennis (Stacey) Crager, Michael Crager, and Terry (Poteet) Crager, all of Kentucky; two daughters, Shelley Rhoades and Christy Swango, both of Wabash, Indiana. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Barbara (Clupper) Ansel; she died on June 6, 2019, sisters Ethel Faye Howard and Loraine Watkins, and brothers, Carl Ansel and Walter Ansel.

Per Junior's request there will be no services.

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

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

 

Gary D. Wood, 84, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 11:01 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to Russell C. and Nedra (Siders) Wood on April 19, 1941, in Marion, Indiana.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School. He married his high school sweetheart of 66 years, Cece M. Boxell, on October 2, 1959, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Marion, Indiana. Gary worked as a print pressman at Prototype in Marion, Indiana. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Lodge #533 in LaFontaine, Indiana, and Grace Community Church in Marion, Indiana. He served on the Wabash County Alcohol Board and was a past member of the LaFontaine Town Board. Gary enjoyed woodworking, tending to his garden, a good joke, and fishing. He loved doing things for the people in his community, always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved to attend his kids, and grandkids, sporting events and school activities. Most of all, Gary loved his family and was deeply proud of them.

Gary is survived by his wife, Cece M. Wood of LaFontaine, Indiana; two sons, Gregg (Denise) Wood of LaFontaine, Indiana and Mark (Mary) Wood of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Evan Wood of Wabash, Indiana; Megan (Chris) Anderson of Columbia City, Indiana; Nate (Randa) Wood of Wabash, Indiana, and Michael (Lauren) Wood of Van Buren, Indiana; and nine great-grandchildren, Khloye Wood, Khyla Wood, Shaylee Jacobs, Khyndal Wood, Easton Korporal, Kori Korporal, Lainey Wood, Brigham Anderson, and Brecken Anderson. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Janene Leaming.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Tim Mansbarger 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 Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to Grace Community Church, 1810 E. Bradford Pike, Marion, Indiana 46952 or Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.

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

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

 

Kathy Jean Bowman, 78, of Somerset, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 9, 1948, to Harold and Ruth (McPheeter) Dirrim. 

Kathy graduated from Wabash High School.  She worked at Markhon in Wabash but retired from Village Pantry after working there for many years. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana. Kathy enjoyed cooking and never met a stranger. Most of all she loved her family and the time spent with them. 

Kathy is survived by her son, Brad (Debra) Green of New Haven, Indiana; daughters, Angela Brown of Warsaw, Indiana, and Janelle (Will) Foust of Roann, Indiana; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Ann Irwin. 

Visitation for friends and family will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

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

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

 

Pamela "Pam" K. Little, 83, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 8:12 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on January 30, 1943, to Ammond and Helen (Stafford) Clark in North Manchester, Indiana. 

Pam married Henry E. Little in 1992; he died on April 7, 2000. She worked at General Tire, United Technology, and retired from Wabash County Hospital in 2008. Pam enjoyed crocheting, going out to eat dinner, and playing cards. She loved her dogs immensely and was the biggest prankster, ever. She was a member of the Wabash Church of the Brethren and the Eagles Lodge of Wabash, Indiana. 

Pam is survived by her two daughters, Brenda (Bryan) Easterday of Wabash, Indiana, and Barbara (Joe Purnell) Brown of Peru, Indiana; five grandchildren, Andrea Weitzel, Erica (Jarrid Baldwin) Barlow, Angel (Bill) Miller, Zach (Jasmine Whitmer) Bever, and Levi (Christina Lehman) Barlow; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Roberta Eubank of Wabash, Indiana, and Deborah Mills of North Manchester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. 

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Private graveside service to follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery with Pastor Lisa Fike officiating. 

Preferred memorials can be made to the Wabash Church of the Brethren, 645 Bond St., Wabash, Indiana 46992 or the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Pamela "Pam" K. Little's final arrangements.

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

 

Ian J. Stone, 66, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 6:43 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1959, to Harold A. Stone and Ivy Joyce (Baker) Stone in Torrance, California. 

Ian was a 1976 graduate of Southwood High School. He enjoyed his job as a long-haul truck driver, often taking his dog, Trouble, and his cat, Bojangles, as his travel companions. Ian loved the outdoors and roaming around his property. 

Ian is survived by his partner, Jason Fish of LaFontaine, Indiana; brothers, Howard Stone of Camarillo, California, Roy (Tawny) Stone of Piru, California, and Terrance (Carole) Foreman of New Milton, England; sister, Christine B. (Roger) Taylor of Grover Hill, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Per Ian's request, the family will have a private Celebration of Life. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Ian J. Stone's final arrangements.

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

 

William "Bill" Parker Stouffer passed away peacefully at his beloved home "Never Finished" in Wabash, Indiana on March 5, 2026. He was born September 7, 1946, to Joseph and Ruth (Lee) Stouffer. 

Bill graduated from Southwood High School, Wabash, Indiana, in 1964, and headed off to Ball State University. There he met Kathleen Ellen Porter, his first real date. He married her on August 23, 1968. 

Bill was an artist, woodworker, and collector, although his 4-year college major was accounting. His first collection, at five years old, were bottles filled with blue water. From there, he surrounded himself with every imaginable treasure he found interesting. His home was a museum of historical magic. He was an antiques divvy. Bill was reading the encyclopedia at age 7 and continued to be a consumer of printed material at one time taking 80 magazines and reading them each month. Just a note, he was sat in the hall for a week in second grade because he wouldn't do his phonics papers, because as he said, "I can read". 

Bill started at Data View in the early 1980's as their company artist until they closed the art department. At that point, he decided to concentrate on his real love of painting, sculpting, and wood working. He opened the Stouffer Gallery in 1995 and made it available to other artists and himself for shows. He designed the interior and made and hung all of the beautiful moulding on the walls and ceilings. The fireplace was a masterpiece of design and beauty. The exhibition of the authentic table that the surrender of the South was signed upon was exhibited in the Gallery, as well as signatures and letters from the first 7 American Presidents, as a gift to Wabash historians. A beautiful example of Bill's woodworking skills is the 10-foot painted cupboard that now lives in the Woman's Clubhouse China room. As Bill continued to paint, his work was hung in several prominent office spaces and purchased nationwide. He designed the Wabash Mural in the Tremont parking lot before it was the fad. His very first painting, "McNarney's", won the Jury Prize of Distinction, Traditional at the Hoosier Salon, 1973. Bill's artwork was published by the Robert Lang Calendar Company on cards, calendars, and boxes sold nationwide. 

Bill was especially knowledgeable about architecture. His great grandfather, Joseph Hipskind, built the Wabash Carnegie Library, which made Bill extremely proud to serve on its board for 20 years. Bill was instrumental in encouraging the board to purchase the large sidewalk clock outside of the library, and getting the crown restored to the top of the building. Bill was also instrumental in the restoration of the 130+ year old building that houses the Wabash County Historical Museum and the interior layout of exhibits. The antique bricks he worked hard to salvage were used to redo Charley Creek, The Dr. Ford House Museum, The Woman's Clubhouse, Lagro restoration and other historical homes in need of authentic bricks. He designed the porches and state required ramp for the Woman's Clubhouse. 

In 2025 he received the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. Unfortunately, he was too ill to enjoy this recognition. Bill served on the Park Board for 20 years and several mayoral committees. Bill and Ellen were honored with an exhibition of their art at the Wabash Historical Museum in 2014. He will be well remembered by friends for his crazy stories about Wabash and its own town folk. 

Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Ellen, sisters, Jody (Dan) LaSalle, Bette Jo Brane, and many nieces, nephews, and grands. He was especially proud of their individuality and accomplishments. Kelly Schuler and David Ericsson were his chosen children. Preceding him in death were his parents, sister, Janet Sweet, brother in laws Bob Sweet and John Brane, 2 grandnieces, and 1 grandnephew.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Rd. 13, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Wabash Woman's Clubhouse, 770 W. Hill St., Wabash, Indiana 46992 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Should you choose to remember Bill for his contribution to Wabash, please make a donation to the Woman's Clubhouse, 770 W. Hill St., Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with William "Bill" Parker Stouffer's final arrangements.

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

 

 

Danny "Butch" D. Manning, 88, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, Indiana was called on to his next journey at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at his residence. He moved directly from his earthly home to his heavenly home without making the stopover at assisted living, just as he wanted. As unexpected as this was, we are so thankful it happened the way he wanted. Thank you for all the prayers as we adjust to his new season of our journey. 

Danny was born to Alva and Verda E. (Hiatt) Manning on November 4, 1937, in Wabash, Indiana. He graduated from Somerset High School. Danny was first married to Kay Persley. He then married Edna Mullett on September 1, 1972; she survives. Danny owned and operated Manning Truck for 30 years before retiring. Danny was widely known not only for his amazing mechanical abilities, but also for his honesty, integrity, and treating people fairly. He loved NASCAR racing and the Indianapolis Colts. Danny enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving around Red Bridge and Somerset, and having coffee at Hoosier Point. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #549, Moose Lodge #1195, both in Wabash, Indiana, and the Cannonball Motorcycle Club. 

Danny is survived by his wife, Edna; sons, Pat Price of North Manchester, Indiana, Mike Price of Streator, Illinois, Andy (Deb) Price of Manhattan, Kansas, and Tom (Terry Lynn) Price of Bever, Kentucky; daughter, Nannette (Rick) Grindle; 21 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Danny is also survived by his sisters, Kelly (Doug) Stipp of Portland, Indiana; Sally Cruzen of Fort Worth, Texas, and Connie (Wayne) Smith of Lagro, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Danny and Gerald, daughter, Linda Kay, one brother, and two sisters. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips. 

Visitation for friends and family will be two hours prior to the service on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the National Down Syndrome Society, 1155 15th St., Suite 540, Washington, DC 20005. 

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

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

Frederick "Fred" R. Powell, 62, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:54 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born to Earl L. and Mary J. (Miller) Powell on December 9, 1963, in Huntington, Indiana.

Fred worked at Wendt's Crane in Wabash, Indiana. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles. 

Fred is survived by one brother, John (Rebecca) Powell of LaFontaine, Indiana; and one sister, Brenda (Eric) Lantz of Paw Paw, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George Powell. 

Private graveside services for the family will be held at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Frederick "Fred" R. Powell's final arrangements.

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