Louise E Curtis

Louise E. Curtis, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:54 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her residence.  She was born January 8, 1937 to Clarence and Ester (Buzzard) Cecil in Wabash, Indiana.

Louise married John R. Curtis on March 11, 1955.  He died on April 28, 1993.  She retired from Wabash Magnetics after 38 years of employment.    

She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Curtis, Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Tom (Sierra) Curtis and Tony (Paulette) Curtis both of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Tom (Jessica) Curtis, Jr. and Nakeia Hartley and two sisters. She is preceded in death by one sister.

Calling hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.  
 
    Preferred memorial is to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, Wabash, Indiana.

Jessica A. Mendoza

Jessica A. Mendoza, 39, of Somerset, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born on September 15, 1977 in Wabash County to Ramiro (Sheila) Mendoza of Elkhart, Indiana and Mrs. Connie (Christman) Crabtree (Steve) of Somerset, Indiana. Along with her parents, she is survived by Doug Adams, her closest confidant, counselor and father figure; he was also her spiritual leader and best friend.

Jessica was a 1995 graduate of Frankfort High School.

She is survived by sons, Griffin Harris and Hudson Harris, both of Sharpsville, Indiana, Elijah Mendoza and Oliver Mendoza both of Elkhart, Indiana, and Ryan Mendoza of Somerset, Indiana; paternal grandparents, Robert Mendoza of Marion and Mrs. Bill (Josie) Ridenour of Wabash; maternal grandmother, Shirley Christman of Wabash; Sister Lyndsay Drabenstot of Huntington, Indiana; Two nephews, Brandt Crabtree, Somerset, Indiana & Fletcher Drabenstot, Huntington, Indiana; Three nieces Shantel Crabtree, Somerset, Indiana, Alaina Mendoza, Elkhart, Indiana and Isabella Sefton, Huntington, Indiana. She was preceded in death by brothers, Ryan Mendoza and Adam Crabtree and sister, Jacquelynn Arricka Mendoza.

The funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Pastor Brad Wright will be the officiant. Burial will be immediately following at Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00  p.m. on  Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Wabash location  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Dorothy "Joann" Brane

Dorothy "Joann" Brane, 90, of LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 4:15 a.m. on August 7, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, LaFontaine, Indiana.  She was born on March 6, 1927 in Marion, Indiana to Irvin & Josephine (Zebert) Smithley.

She married Joseph R. Scott in 1947 and was married until his death in 1982. She then married Paul Brane in 1984.  She worked as a beautician and was a member of the Healing Heart Church of God in Marion, Indiana.

She is survived by her husband; Two sons; Ronald (Kathy) Scott of Logansport, Indiana and John (Karen) Scott of Kokomo, Indiana.  Four grandchildren; Troy Scott, Idaville, Indiana; Lisa Hicks, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Leann Snodgrass, Plainfield, Indiana and Sarah Patton, Kokomo, Indiana; Two sisters; Violet Mullin and Phyllis Harphem both of Marion, Indiana and Eleven great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana with Pastor Delmar Fenwick officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services beginning at 10:00 a.m.   Burial will be at the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery, LaFontaine, Indiana. Preferred Memorials to the American Diabetes Association or Donors Choice. 

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

Donald E. Slagal

Donald E. Slagal of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:57 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Indiana. He was 82 years old.

He was born December 2, 1934 in Wabash, Indiana to John & Betty (Hall) Slagal.  He married Alice Kay Hayes; she survives.  Donald worked as a truck driver and was member of Wabash Masonic Lodge and was 32nd degree mason.

There will be no services. Care has been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Phyllis "Elaine" Duhamell

Phyllis “Elaine” Francis Duhamell of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday July 4, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana. She was 83 years old. 

She was born in Marion, Indiana on October 4, 1933 to Paul Haynes & Evelyn (Brown) Haynes.  Elaine graduated in 1951 from Wabash High School.  She married Leonel “Pete” Duhamell on February 20, 1952; he survives. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Randy (Cathy) Duhamell, Lagro, Indiana; Keith (Patti) Duhamell, Wabash, Indiana; and Jeff (Rhonda) Duhamell, Wabash, Indiana. Two daughters, Nancy (Gary) Devore, Wabash, Indiana and Linda (Kevin) Bruss, Warsaw, Indiana; Twelve grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by daughter, Debra Diane Duhamell, in 1953; great grandchild, Aden Shoue and brother, Jerry Haynes.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Reverend Sue Babovec officiating. Entombment will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., July 7, 2017 at the funeral home. Preferred Memorials are to be made to the Wabash Elks, Wabash, Indiana or Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Delbert Martin

Delbert Leroy Martin of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:34 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was 85 years old.  

He was born July 23, 1931 in Wabash, Indiana to Dalice and Leona (Nayrocker) Martin.  Delbert attended Wabash High School.  He married Margaret L. Williams in 1953.  She died September 5, 1994.  Delbert worked for the Dana Corporation in Marion, Indiana for 40 years, retiring January 1994.  He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean War.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash, Indiana.  He was also a member of the Wabash Christian Church and the Missionary Alliance Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Debra Haecker of Wabash, Indiana; two grandchildren, Joe (Sara) Haecker, Roann, Indiana and Mark Haecker of Wabash, Indiana; great grandchildren, Whitney, Caleb, Kenzie, Kiptin, & Kedryk; sisters, Barbara (Joe) Bakehorn, Wabash, Indiana, and Anna (John) Fritz, Peru, Indiana.  He is preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Martin, and a baby sister.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Todd Render officiating. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery, Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to a scholarship fund for his two little men, Kiptin and Kedryk in care of the funeral home.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Patricia Ann (Carroll) Carter

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Ann (Carroll) Carter announces her passing after a brief illness, on June 22, 2017 at the age of 71.  

She was born February 18, 1946 in Martin, Kentucky to Earl Carroll (deceased) and Edna B. Stumbo Carroll (deceased).  She lived in Ashland City, Tennessee for the past 10 years and also resided in Glasgow, Kentucky.  She worked at the Wabash Inn for many years and was retired when she passed away.  She loved to spend time with her friends and her family.

She is survived by her 8 children, James B. (Kimberly) Hensley of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Donnie J. (Katie) Hensley of Wabash, Tonya R. (Gary) Friend House of Pleasant View, Tennessee, John E. Friend of Dickson, Tennessee, Matthew M. Friend of Dickson, Tennessee, Kelsea D. (Dane) Friend Wall of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Todd A. (Steffanie) Carter of Glasgow, Kentucky and Alex B. (Alisha) Carter also of Glasgow.  She is also survived by two sisters, Sandy A. (Robert) Allen Christman of Wabash, Janet F. (Bill) Hartley of Wabash and 3 brothers who were deceased (Gary, Fred and Tom).  She had 14 grandchildren. 

At the request of our mother, a graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Falls Cemetery in Wabash with Pastor Danny Boone officiating.  The public is welcome to attend.

The memorial guest book for Patricia may be signed at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.  Those who so desire, may make memorial donations in memory of Patricia to the Heart Association and to your local Humane Association.