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

 

Pamela "Pam" A. (Mundt) Finney, 73, of LaFontaine, Indiana, was welcomed into her heavenly home at 5:16 p.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Warren, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1952, to the late Howard L. and Barbara J. (Waggoner) Mundt in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Pam was a 1970 graduate of Marion High School. After graduating, she attended Purdue University for two years. She worked at Hoosier Meat Market, First Federal Savings, and Hank's Grocery Store before becoming a Postal Clerk. She eventually became Postmaster of the LaFontaine Post Office and remained there until her retirement in 2012 after almost 30 years. 

Pam married the love of her life, John Finney, on October 14, 1972, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana. She enjoyed going to concerts, reading, listening to music (her favorites were Elvis, Barry Manilow, and Kenny Rogers), traveling, cross stitching, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Her cross-stitch pieces will now be cherished keepsakes for her family to enjoy. Her warm smile, sense of humor, and spunk will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Pam always put others before herself and was a wonderful example of a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mom, grandma, and sister. She previously attended St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion as well as LaFontaine United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and youth counselor. 

Pam is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Finney of LaFontaine, Indiana; children, Angie Benner of LaFontaine, Indiana, Brian (Jennifer) Finney of LaFontaine, Indiana; granddaughters, Emily Benner of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ariel Benner of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lexi (fiancé' Riley Jernigan) Finney of Jonesboro, Indiana, and Courtney (fiancé' Casey Boardman) Finney of LaFontaine, Indiana; siblings, Cindy (Tom) Hughes and Mike (Karen) Mundt; sister-in-law, Deena Finney; nieces and nephews, Jeannie (Oliver) Haste, Joy (Greg) Beghtel, Adam (Hannah) Follin, and Ian (Jen) Mundt, as well as several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Robert Finney. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brian Williams officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Riley Children's Hospital or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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

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