Louise N. Weaver

Louise N. Weaver, 86 of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. She was born to the late John and Mable (Corn) Troxell on August 20, 1926 in Marion, Indiana.

She graduated from Marion High School. She married Maynard D. Weaver on December 4, 1946, he passed away December 22, 2008. She was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church of LaFontaine, Indiana.

She is survived by two sons, John Weaver (Debbie) of LaFontaine and Robert Weaver (Kim) of Wabash: two daughters, Debbie Lavengood (Norman) of Greentown and Judy Jones (Jason) of Greensburg; 8 grandchildren, Brad Weaver (Keri) of Rochester, Bryan Weaver (Jen) of LaFontaine, Amy Norris (Pete) of Fort Wayne, Michael Lavengood (Melanie) of Cape Coral, Florida, Scott Lavengood (Lana) of Westfield,  Tami Thorrington (P.J.) of Peru, Josh Weaver (Emily) of LaFontaine, Doug Weaver (Tracie) of Wabash; and 10 great grandchildren, Dylan, Elizabeth, Landon, Elley, Emma, Ava, Cole, Jacob, Luke, and Leah; sister, Margaret Gray of Marion and foster sister, Bonnie Robbins.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Troxell.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, officiating will be Pastor Brad Wright. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontiane, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Liberty Township Fire Department in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Carrie Marie Abbott

Carrie Marie Abbott, 39, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 3:38 p.m. in Frankton, Indiana, after a courageous battle against stomach cancer.

            She was the daughter of Jan W. and Sandra M. (Eastman) Bachman of Marion, Indiana. She was born in Seoul, Korea on January 2, 1974. She was brought to the United States through the Holt Foundation in 1976 to become an American citizen and a beloved daughter.

            She graduated from Eastbrook High School in Grant County in 1992. Carrie was employed by the Marion Fabrication Division of GM and was a member of the UAW 977. She was working on her B.A. Degree from Concordia University through the GM plant. She was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church.

            Carrie is also survived by her husband, James A. Abbott of Frankton; two children, Darianne E.M. Burnworth and Jacob A.W. Cromas both of Marion, Indiana; brothers, Jon A. Bachman (Denise) and Matthew W. Bachman (Kim) both of Marion, Indiana and Mark W. Bachman (Barbara) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; grandson, Alexander Ortega; and four nephews and two nieces.

            Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in the LaFontaine Christian Church, 207 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Rev. Jack St. John officiating. Interment will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

            Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the LaFontaine Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Services of Grant County in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Robert W. Holcomb

Robert W. Holcomb, 89, formerly of Wabash passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born to the late James and Pearl (Meyers) Holcomb on July 28, 1923 in Somerset, Indiana.
 He served his country in the United States Army during the American Theater and Ardennes Rhineland Central Europe. He attended several colleges to obtain his Masters Degree, including Manchester College and Butler University. He retired as a school teacher in Knox, Indiana where he taught Advanced Mathematics. He also was a basketball and track coach.
He is survived by two nieces, Dawn (Graves) Harvey of Warsaw, Indiana and Sherry (Graves) Gallahan of Peru, Indiana; nephew, Tim Graves of North Manchester, Indiana; several other great nieces survive locally. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret (Holcomb) Graves, Helen (Holcomb) Deeter, and Dorothy (Holcomb) Printy.

No services will be held.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 were entrusted with arrangements. Preferred memorials are to Wounded Warriors in care of the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charitable donations may be made in Robert 's memory to the following organization:
Wounded Warriors Project
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http://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675

Ronald Lee Beeks

Ronald Lee Beeks, 48, Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1964 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Randall Beeks and Linda (Schaffer) Boggs (Bill), they survive in Lagro, Indiana.
He was a 1983 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Michelle V. Czerwin on September 2, 1998, she survives. He worked at Isoletk in Huntington, Indiana. He was a member at the Wabash Elks Lodge.
Along with his mother and wife; he is survived by three sons, Kcee Beeks of Wabash, Indiana, Seth Beeks of Huntington, Indiana and Derrick Czerwin of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Paige Beeks of Wabash, Indiana; grandson, Jaden N. Czerwin of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Greg Beeks (Nikki) of Lagro, Indiana; sister, Jennifer Beeks of Lagro, Indiana; three step sisters, Therese Mangrum of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Patty Holderman of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Dennis (Sharon) Bone of Roann, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Beeks.

Funeral Service will be 5 pm. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are to the Ronald L. Beeks family to offset funeral expenses.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Betty Jean Kessler

Betty Jean Kessler, 90, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Harry and Grace (Miltenburger) Harnish on March 22, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana.

She was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Clyde Kessler on March 2, 1946, he preceded her in death on June 28, 1968.  She worked for General Tire of Wabash, Indiana in earlier years and retired from the Frances Shop of Wabash after 24 years. She was a member of Wabash Christian Church of Wabash, Indiana. She enjoyed watching sports on T.V., working outside and going to her grandchildren’s baseball games when she was younger.

She is survived by three daughters and most recently she lived with her daughter, Pam Keen in Wabash, Indiana; also surviving eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Russell Blackford and Aaron Keen.

Funeral service will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Private family burial will be at Fall Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. Online tributes can be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 

Jacob H. Partenheimer Jr.

Jacob H. Partenheimer Jr., 79, of rural Wabash passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Jacob H. and Anne (Andrews) Partenheimer Sr. on December 19, 1933 in Marion, Indiana. 

He was a 1952 graduate from Sweetzer High School, he also received his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from Indiana Tech of Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1960. He married Patricia Buck on August 10, 1957, she passed away August 7, 2011. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Dana Corporation of Marion, Indiana in 1993. He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana.

He is survived by three sons, Steven M. Partenheimer (Ellen) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Donald L. Partenheimer of LaFontaine, Indiana, and Daniel H. Partenheimer (Pam) of Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. J.D. (Laura Anne) Malcomb of Wabash, Indiana and Mrs. Merrit (Dora) Frownfelter of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania; brother, Russell Partenheimer (Earline) of Marion, Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral Service will be 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontiane Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Garrett officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online tributes may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Arthur Junior Bergk

Arthur Junior Bergk, 79, of Wabash passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Arthur and Ruth (Kline) Bergk on September 18, 1933 in Wabash County, Indiana. 

He was a United States Veteran. He is survived by a companion, Barbara Grimm of Wabash, Indiana.

There will be no services for Arthur Junior Bergk.