John G. Mugford

John G. Mugford, 60, a resident of North Manchester, Indiana for 40 years passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 in IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Indiana. He was born to the late Raymond J. Mugford Jr. and Myra (Bone) Mugford in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1953.

John was employed with the town of North Manchester, Indiana for 40 years and had been the Utility Supervisor for the last 20 years. John was a member and Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 286, Indiana Section American Water Works Association where he held officer roles, Indiana Rural Water Association, and Indiana Vector Association. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He was also an avid outdoorsman. John was a loving husband to the love of his life, and a devoted father. His grandchildren were his life. He was a gift from God and a blessing to all that knew him. He adored his family and gave all of himself to his town.

John married Deborah King on March 30, 1974, she survives along with a son, John G. Mugford Jr. (Carrie) of North Manchester, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Brett (JoHanna) Young of North Manchester, Indiana; two brothers, Raymond Mugford III (Mary Ann) of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and James Mugford of Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Vince (Diane) Menendez of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Gary (Maryann) Hoch of North Manchester, Indiana; and five grandchildren, Bryce Mugford, Wyatt Young, Brendyn Mugford, Caden Young, and Jocelyn Young. He was preceded in death by two twin daughters, Shawn and Dawn and a sister.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Cordier Auditorium at Manchester University, entrance will be off of East Street in North Manchester, Indiana, with Pastor John B. Lowe officiating the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are directed to Indiana Section AWWA for Support for water for people, 5265 East 82^nd Street-Suite 310, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250.

Calling will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday at Cordier Auditorium at Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Paul J. "Jim" Rife

Paul J. “Jim” Rife, 87 of Laketon, Indiana passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born to the late Loren Rife Sr. and Hazel (Ply) Rife on November 2, 1926 in Wabash, Indiana.

He retired from Fisher Body of Marion, Indiana, also he worked at Honeywell and was a farmer. He loved gardening and the outdoors. He was also a collector of John Deere.

He is survived by three sisters, Mary Norris of North Manchester, Indiana, Dorothy Shroyer and Joann Newton both of Florida; nieces, Bonnie Norris and Norma Wingert both of North Manchester, Indiana and nephews, Jim Paul of Wabash, Indiana and Gene Pottinger of Tipton, Indiana .

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Inurnment will follow the service at the cemetery.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Beverly Yohe

Beverly Yohe, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:07 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Autumn Ridge Rehab Center in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late John and Eleanore (Johnson) Kratz on November 2, 1947 in Balitimore, Maryland.

Bev was a 1965 graduate from Eastern High School in Balitmore. She married David Yohe on October 10, 1981, he passed away April 10, 2002. She retired from CSX railroad. Bev was a member of National Ataxia Foundation.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Anne Yohe of Wabash, Indiana; father-in-law, Elden Yohe of Wabash, Indiana; sister-in-laws, Sharon, Marilee, Debbie, and Teresa Yohe and their spouses all of Wabash, Indiana; 11 nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley and Patricia.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. Preferred memorials are directed to Northern Indiana MDA Office, 2869 E, Dupont Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

Neil H. Long

Neil H. Long, 89

U.S. Army Veteran

July 2, 1924 – March 28, 2014

 

Neil H. Long, 89, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:29 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Neil was born to the late Walter A. and Lillie D. (Smith) Long on July 2, 1924 in Wabash County, Indiana.

Neil served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. Neil retired from Gaunt and Son Construction after 25 years, also he was a retired farmer in Wabash County. Neil was a member of the American Legion Post 15 and a life member of V.F.W. Post 286 both of Wabash, Indiana. Neil married June (Draper) Long on January 16, 1944, she survives. Neil loved his family very much and was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is also survived by two sons, Walter N. Long (Peggy Beverly) of Wabash, Indiana and Larry Long (Renee) of Wabash, Indiana; Neil had 7 grandchildren, Jason Long (Helen), Joshua Long (Megan), Matthew Long (Lindsay), Jennifer Long-Dillon (Matt), Mrs. Coley (Lindsey) Schenkel,  Mrs. Dev (Kimberley A.) Winterrode, and Larry Long Jr.; 10 great grandchildren, Neil W. Long, Karigan, Cooper, and Cruz Long, Everly Schenkle, Nicholas A. Allison, Blake Ratliff, Hunter M. Sparks, Mrs. Brandon (Tassy)  Wheeler, and Matthew Winterrode; and 1 great great grandchild, Brayton Wheeler. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Troy Lindermuth, Max R. Long, and John W. Long, and a sister Edith Delight (Lindemuth) Williams.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana, officiating the services will be Rev. Melinda Kammerer. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Preferred memorials are directed to V.F.W. Post 286, 1 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S, Wabash, IN 46992.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Wilburn Hall

Wilburn Hall, 81, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:53 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late Harlan and Mary Elizabeth (Jennings) Hall on July 27, 1932 in Morehead, Kentucky.

He married Deborah A. (Dilsaver) on October 20, 1996, she survives. He served his country in the United States Marines. He retired after 41 years as a construction worker for Hanks Construction of Wabash, Indiana. He attended Wabash Friends Church in Wabash, Indiana. He was a member of American Legion Post 10 of Marion, Indiana.

He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Rita) Adkins of Sandy Hook, Kentucky and Mrs. Bill (Beth) Futrell of Wabash, Indiana; 3 step sons, Bill Woods (Cathy), Tommy Richardson (Katrina) and Jason Richardson (Heather) all of Wabash, Indiana; brothers, Harold Hall and Jesse Hall (Marge) both of Florida; 4 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 5 step great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Darrell Hall and two brothers, Emil and Vern Hall.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Chaplin Herby Hughes officiating the service. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery in Wabash County, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Clyde L. Hayslett Jr.

Clyde L. Hayslett Jr., a lifetime member of Wabash, Indiana went to be with his heavenly father at 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his home in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Clyde L. Hayslett Sr. and Bernisdean (Ross) Hayslett on November 28, 1954 in Wabash, Indiana.

Clyde was a 1973 Wabash High School graduate. He married Janie Benson on June 1, 1975, she survives. Clyde took early retirement from Wabash Alloys in 2010. He was a member of College Corner Brethren Church of Wabash, Indiana. He also attended Nazarene Church of Wabash, Indiana, this was his church family as a youth. Clyde was very active coaching Little League for more than 20 years. He loved watching the kids grow and learn team work. He was very proud of his Miami Indian heritage and was an elected member of the Tribal council. He was a self-taught native finger weaver and made many sashes, etc. for his native family. He traveled with the tribe for native drumming events for churches, schools and was active in helping his tribe to obtain State and Federal recognition. He was an active oldies DJ for many years and had a deep love of music.

Clyde is also survived by son, Adam Hayslett (Celina Davis) of Wabash, Indiana and daughter, Kelli Nelson (Fred) of Wabash, Indiana; brothers, Randy E. Hayslett (Beth) of Wabash, Indiana and Bruce Hayslett (Diane) of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Tyler Hayslett, Chelsea Archer, and Ayden Haneline; great grandchildren, Andi Conliff, Isabella Stewart, Zoey Hayslett, and Devin Hayslett. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tanner Jordan Hayslett. Clyde loved his children and grandchildren. He was a fun, kind, and caring man.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, officiating the service will be Terri Wasson. Burial will follow in the Frances Slocum Miami Nation of Indians Cemetery in Wabash County, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash Little League, P.O. Box 792, Wabash, IN 46992 or Miami Nation of Indians, 80 W. 6^th Street, P.O. Box 41, Peru, Indiana, 46970. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

John R. Pollard

John R. Pollard, 73, of Wabash, Indiana is now resting in the arms of his Lord. He passed away at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late Charles A. Pollard Sr. and Janet (McArthy) Baker on August 26, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He married Karin E. Schwarz on November 5, 1961, she survives. He served his country in the United States Army. He retired as a production foreman at Wabash Alloys in 1995. His passions in life were motor cycles, woodworking, guitar, and his garden.

He is also survived by two sons, Bruce Pollard of Wabash, Indiana and John Pollard of Silver Lake, Indiana; three daughters, Heidi Vandermark, Renee Dillon, and Mrs. Jason (Kim) Campbell all of Wabash, Indiana; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nelda Lincoln-Reich.

A private family service will be held, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are to Wabash Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com