Ruth Anna Gilpin

Ruth Anna Gilpin, better known as Ruthie, 96, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, Indiana, went to her heavenly home at 12:35 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine, Indiana.

She was born east of LaFontaine to Frank and Belle (Kirkman) Hudlow on June 5, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of LaFontaine High School. Ruth Anna married Oscar William Gilpin on September 26, 1941, he preceded her in death on October 5, 1987. After she was married they moved to Sweetser for a very short period of time. They returned to LaFontaine where Ruthie worked in the Sheffield’s grocery. Ruth Anna’s working career also included Anaconda, J.C. Penney, LaFontaine school lunch room as a cook, LaFontaine Telephone office, and Ted’s LaFontaine Drug from which she retired after 30 years of service. Activities included Literary Club, Red Hats, and Wednesday Night Study Club. She was a member of LaFontaine Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana, were she played piano for many years. Ruthie’s hobby was playing the piano, she played for many weddings, funerals, and church services. She enjoyed being a part of the “Red Hat” band in LaFontaine.

She is survived by daughter, Marsha Ann (Sheldon) Jones of LaFontaine, Indiana; two grandsons, Marshall Ryan (Laurie) Jones of Brownsburg, Indiana and Justin E. (Megan) Jones of Sugar Grove, Illinois. She found great joy in the six great grandchildren, Lillian Rose (Lily), Leighton Ryan, and Lila Jayne all of Brownsburg, Indiana and Carter Thomas, Ainsley Grace, and Rylinn Elizabeth all of Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Many good friends were made while working in the community. She has been heard saying, “I may not have a lot of money but I am wealthy when I count my friends.” Her front porch has been a gathering spot for young and old alike. She liked living in LaFontaine, it is a nice little community where people know each other. Ruthie was honored to be chosen to serve as the Grand Marshall for the LaFontaine Festival Parade one year.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Diabetic Association or local churches.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Carole L. Burns

Carole L. Burns, 81, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 3:39 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born to the late Harry and Verna (Camper) Clark on June 5, 1934 in Toledo,  Ohio.
Carole married William H. Burns, he passed away in 2003. She retired from Detroit News in Michigan.

She is survived by two sons, Michael C. Burns of Pontiac, Michigan and Brian K. Maloney (Felicia) of Ann Arbor, Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra (Eric) Mondro of New Baltimore, Michigan and Mrs. Brandi (Chris) Sveback of Waddell, Arizona; brothers, Richard Clark (Alma) and Paul Jenkins both of Ohio; sisters, Gale Harness of LaFontaine, Indiana and Mrs. Kathy (Tim) Mahoney of Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a husband, daughter and two sons.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontiane Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontiane, Indiana 46940, with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Grant County, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Paul Joseph Houlihan

Paul Joseph Houlihan, 82, of Peru, Indiana passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Hickory Creek in Peru, Indiana. He was born to the late Paul and Phoebe (Millican) Houlihan on December 31, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Paul was a graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Sondra Cattin on August 10, 1957, she survives in Peru, Indiana. Paul served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Dana Corporation in Marion, Indiana.

Along with his wife, Sondra; he is survived by two sons, Gary Houlihan (Nancy) of Warsaw, Indiana and Greg Houlihan (Sally) of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Colette Sidwell of Peru, Indiana; brother, Thomas Edward Houlihan (Marcella) of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Mary Katherine Prickett of Wabash, Indiana; two sister-law-laws, Barbara Sue Houlihan of Peru, Indiana and Karen Houlihan of Andrews, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Kyle, Taylor, Brett, Mathew, Jessica, Brandon, and Michael; and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two sons, Mark and Curtis Houlihan, brothers, Jeffery Alvin and James Patrick Houlihan, and sisters, Barbara Ann Stickley and Sarah Jane Bertels.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rev. Eric Catron officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Bernice Miltenberger-Grover

Bernice Miltenberger-Grover, 99, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late William and Margaret (Pierson) Sweet on November 3, 1916 in Cass County, Indiana.

Bernice married Walter D. Miltenberger on June 28, 1936, he passed away on October 19, 1958; then she married Russell Grover on September 14, 1964, he passed away on April 2, 1968. She worked for Whites Institute for 30 years and was an Adult Director for WCH of Kokomo, Indiana for 5 years. Bernice was a member of Wabash Presbyterian Church of Wabash, Indiana.
Also a member of Eastern Star of Wabash and a board member of Woman’s Clubhouse of Wabash, Indiana.

She is survived by Step Children, Dennis Grover of Kokomo, Indiana, Janette Gilberto of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marilyn Kemeza of Newnan, Georgia, Joan Long of Kokomo, Indiana, Dee Adkins of Kokomo, Indiana, and Ken Grover of Kokomo, Indiana; nieces, Nancy (Roger) Panning of Wabash, Indiana and Sue (Robert) Mitting of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Donna Seeley of Chicago Park, California; 26 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by step children, Jerry Grover, Pat Wesling, and Lenny Grover, brother, Bud Sweet, sister, Bettie Schlemmer, and 2 nephews, Max Miltenberger and Phil Miltenberger.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Brad Wright. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to White’s Residential and Family Services, 5233 S. 50 E., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Linda M. Bayliss

Linda M. Bayliss, 76, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:27 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Mildred (Steltz) Shallenberg on December 22, 1939 in Salem, Ohio.

She was a 1961 graduate from Salineville High School. Linda married Carlton H. Bayliss on June 13, 1961, he passed away on December 20, 2003. She attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana and volunteered at Wabash County Hospital. Linda was a homemaker to her family.

She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Ortega of Florida; brothers, Kenny Pitts of Columbus, Ohio and Wayne Pitts of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Lois Carson of Ohio; caregivers and niece, Sabrina (Pat) Gaylourd of Wabash, Indiana. She is preceded in death by a son, Tim Bayliss in 2009, a brother and three sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Shepherds Ministries (A non-profit organization for the disabled), 1805 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Janet Renbarger

Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:26 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe. She was born to the late Lawrence and Madge (Bannister) Blood on April 1, 1919 in Wabash, Indiana.

Janet married Harold E. Renbarger on January 9, 1938, he passed away in November of 2007. She was an antique dealer for over 70 years. Janet was a member of Wabash Christian Church of Wabash, Indiana. Her passions were antiques, traveling, playing cards, and spending time with family. Janet lived a good and full life and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by son, Larry Renbarger and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Walters) Renbarger of Leesburg, Indiana; daughters, Roberta Renbarger of Portland, Oregon, Sandra (Renbarger) Lane of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nadine Renbarger of Chicago, Illinois, and daughter-in-law, Lisa (Taylor) Renbarger of Walnut Creek, California; 8 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Renbarger, two brothers, James and Ben Blood, and a sister, Ruth Dunn.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

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

Patricia Jean Wilcox

Patricia Jean Wilcox, 84, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late John Francis and Velda Virginia (Winslow) Bott on March 15, 1931 in Marion, Indiana.

She was a graduate from St. Paul’s High School. Patricia married John E. Wilcox on August 15, 1966, he passed away on September 26, 2014. She retired from Wabash County Hospital as a pharmacy technician. Patricia was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church of Wabash, Indiana.

Patricia is survived by her children, Daniel Lee Wilcox of Cincinnati, Ohio, Pamela Jean Driscoll (Daniel) and Terri Lynn Wendt both of Wabash, Nancy Anne Reynolds of Marion, Indiana and DeWayne Eugene Wilcox of Wabash, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Andrea Aust, two brothers, John and Richard Bott and a sister, Mary Virginia Lake.

Mass of a Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, Rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m.. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com