A. Eileen Meyer

A. Eileen Meyer, 97, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana 46962. She was born to the late George M. and Cleo Toy (Keel) Haymond on November 9, 1918 in Wabash County, Indiana.

Eileen married Everett C. Meyer on December 25, 1940, he passed away in 1961. Eileen was a school teacher for 24 years, she taught for 2 years in the North Manchester School and 22 years for Wabash City Schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Wabash, Indiana. Membership also include Delta Kappa Gama, Eastern Star Past Matron of Wabash, Indiana, and life memberships of National Education Association, Retired Teacher Association, and Wabash County Retired Teachers.

Eileen is survived by two sons, David Clinton Meyer (Joanne Patricia Elsner) of North Manchester, Indiana, and Alan Douglas Meyer of Huntington, Indiana; sister, Mildred M. Wycoff of Mitchellville, Maryland; granddaughter, Mrs. Eileen P. (Robert) Meyer Sklar of North Manchester, Indiana; and two great grandchildren, Emma and James Sklar both of North Manchester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by a brother, George M. Haymond.

No services will be held. Preferred memorials are directed to First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, in Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements.

Rodney L. Rhoades

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, of rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:31 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on February 8, 1967 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Chauncey Leo Rhoades Jr. and his mother, Judy (Campbell) Rhoades, she survives in Wabash, Indiana.

Rod was a 1985 graduate from Northfield High School. He married Shelley Crager on July 16, 1988, she survives in Wabash, Indiana. Rod was a member of United Steel Workers Wabash Papermill Local 285. He worked for Wabash Papermill and he loved his co-workers. Rod was also involved in the Farmer’s Market Community for several years.

Along with his wife, Shelley and mother, Judy; Rod is also survived by his son, Aaron Rhoades and daughter, Kayla Rhoades both of Wabash, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Rosea Campbell of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Mrs. Rhonda (Charles) Edmond of Wabash, Indiana; nieces, Jennifer Daugherty of Indianapolis, Indiana, Megan Kerr of Nevada, and Allison Edmond of Wabash, Indiana; brother and sister in laws; his boys, Cooper and Rocky and cats, Autumn and Oscar.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Rick Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at

Memorial Lawns 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 held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Mark A. Wells

Mark A. Wells, 56, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 4:46 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born to the late James and Marguerite (Allen) Wells on June 13, 1960 in Marion, Indiana.

He was a Tech for United Technologies in Huntington, Indiana. He served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his son, Chad Wells of LaFontaine, Indiana and daughter, Tammy McGuinn of Marion, Indiana; granddaughter, Delaney McGuinn; sister, Karen Wells of Anchorage, Alaska; and partner of 5 years Susan Summers and former wife, Phyllis (Wells) Cox.

No service will be held. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Wilma Jean Snapp

Wilma Jean Snapp, 91, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:27 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Charles Alber and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Goble on September 23, 1924 in Peru, Indiana.

Wilma Jean married Rex H. Snapp on August 30, 1941, he passed away on March 11, 2008. She was a member of Richvalley United Methodist Church in Richvalley, Indiana. Wilma Jean enjoyed her animals and yard.

She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Ginger (Lawrence) Benedict of Wabash, Indiana, Candace Adams of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Beverly (John) Hostetler of Peru, Indiana; son, Jerry Snapp (Deb) of Linton, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 2 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rev. Douglas H. Barber officiating. Burial will follow at the Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Christopher J. Stout

Christopher J. Stout, 24, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 14, 1992 in Wabash, Indiana to Gary Wayne and Kelly Jo (McGinnis) Stout, they survive in Wabash, Indiana.

Chris was a 2011 graduate from Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from IUK with a Bachelor’s Degree. He formerly worked at Builders Mart in Wabash, Indiana, while attending college. Christopher was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a youth bowler where he won many awards and he loved shooting guns with his dad.

Along with his parents, Gary and Kelly; he is survived by two uncles, Rick McGinnis and Keith Stout both of Wabash, Indiana; aunt, Deb Corn of Wabash, Indiana; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by six grandparents and three uncles.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Joseph Seaborn officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to funeral home to offset funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Florence Tyson

Florence Tyson, 101, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 26th,2016 at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to Issac and Lessie (Copeland) Miller in Wabash, In 46992.

Florence married Byron Tyson of December 8th, 1933. He passed away on April 1st, 1988. She is survived by a son Charles Tyson and half sister Helen Williams, Both of Wabash. She is preceded in death by 2 sons Jerry and Junior Tyson, 2 daughters Marium and Marg. She is also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 1st, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday August 1st, 2016 prior to the service at the funeral home. Preferred memorial can be made to the Wabash County Cancer Association.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.co

Billy Ray Mercer

Billy Ray Mercer, 79, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Monday, July 25th, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 11th, 1936 in Kaufman County, Texas to Bailey and Reba (Ashley) Mercer.  He married Dixie May (Endsley) Mercer on Feb 20th, 1959.

He graduated from Farmersville High School, Farmersville, Texas; class of 1956. Billy was a Millwright at General Motors in Marion, Indiana, where he retired after 25 years. Billy served in the United States Army 101st Airborne. He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church and a loyal member of the United Auto Workers.

Billy is survived by a son, Joe (Donna) Mercer of LaFontaine, Indiana; 3 Daughters, Marti (Leroy) Striker of Wabash, Indiana, Elizabeth (Ron) Hostetler of Wolcottville, Indiana, and Amy (Jeremy Geiser) Mercer of Mason, Ohio; 4 sisters, Anita Durden, Rita Smith both of Garland, Texas, Frances (Paul) Chapman of Wiley Texas, and Barbara Walts of Corpus Christi, Texas. 10 grandchildren, Taylor (Jordan), Nicholas, Peter, Will, Mitchell, Jake, Chloe, Lily, Harry, and Annabelle.

Celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 29th, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Crystal Jacobson.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 29th, 2016 at the funeral home prior to the service. Preferred memorials are directed to CCFA Foundation, www.ccfa.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.