Jan W. Bachman

Jan W. Bachman, 74, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Jan was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1944 to the late Paul A. and Frances (Sauer) Bachman.

Jan was a 1962 graduate of Ross High School and a 1967 graduate of GMI with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He retired as a Supervisor in the Maintenance Department from General Motors in Marion after forty-six years of service.   

Jan married Sandra M. Eastman on December 18, 1965. He was a member of the LaFontaine Christian Church and the Converse Masonic Lodge #601.  Jan loved to restore antique tractors and helping family and friends with building projects.  Jan was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Jan is survived by his wife, Sandra; three sons, Jon A. (Denise) Bachman, Matthew W. Bachman, both of Marion, and Mark W. (Barbara) Bachman of Murfreesboro, TN; two brothers, Jack L. Bachman, of Arkansas and Jay L. (Dorie) Bachman, of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Jenna Emler, Ashley MacMillan, Joshua Bachman, Jaylon Bachman, Darianne Ortega, Andrew Bachman, Benjamin Bachman and Jacob Cromas; and eight great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carrie Abbott. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019 at LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, IN  46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow immediately at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.  Calling hours will be on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at LaFontaine Christian Church.

Preferred memorials are to LaFontaine Christian Church, Building Fund, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 or Visiting Nurse Hospice, 5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana.

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

George L. Lafferty

George L Lafferty, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019.  He was born in Prestonburg, Kentucky on March 2, 1941 to Ashland Lafferty and Martha (Gray) Lafferty.

George worked at Wabash Alloys for many years and retired from there.  

George is survived by his wife Betty Lafferty; son Curtis Lafferty, of Wabash; daughter, Sherri Lafferty, of Wabash; a sister, Shirley Blair of Prestonburg, Kentucky; Nephews, Jackie Woods and Luke Woods, of Prestonburg, Kentucky; Niece, Sherry Cambern, of Wabash; and 5 grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister. 

Calling hours will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.   

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

Maxine Novak

Maxine Novak, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019 at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on April 26, 1923 to Jake and Ada (Burnworth) Kerr.  

She married Joseph W. Elliott in 1939; he passed away in 1970. Then she married Leonard Novak; he also preceeded her in death. Maxine retired from Vernon Manor Health Care. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge 549 Golden Eagle and of the American Legion Post 15 Auxillary in Wabash, Indiana.  

Maxine is survived by her son, Jerry (Sandy) Elliott of Wabash, Indiana; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Parents, 1 son; Kenneth Elliott, 1 brother and 2 sisters.

There will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home in Wabash, Indiana.

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

Janet L. Boyer

Janet L. Boyer, 100, of Wabash, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Miller's Merry Manor - West in Wabash.  Janet was born on February 20, 1919 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Homer and Vista (Brane) Kendall. 

Janet married Justice Boyer. He died in 1982.  She retired from the Wabash City Schools and was a member of the Retired Indiana Public Employees Association.

Janet is survived by sons, Gary (Marlene) Meyer, of Wabash, Kevin (Nancie) Meyer, of Carvallis, Oregon; daughter, Karen Enyeart, of Wabash; four grandchildren, Timothy Meyer, Thomas Meyer, Dawn Enyeart and Christina Middleton; brother, Nevin Kendall, of Huntington; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow immediately at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home, starting at 9:30 a.m.

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

Merle Kenneth Maples

Merle Kenneth Maples, age 80, passed away at his home in Wabash, Indiana, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. 

He was born on April 8, 1938 in Highsplint, Kentucky to the late Victor and Ella (Johnson) Maples. A son of a coal miner, he spent his early years in Harlan County.  Merle served in the United State Air Force from 1956 to 1960.  

Merle started working at Wabash Alloys in 1961.  He worked as the Production Manager for twenty years and retired as the Plant Manager. He spent over 40 hardworking years at Wabash Alloys. 

Merle married his sweetheart, Phyllis Jean Melzoni, on July 16th, 1958, in Marlow, Tennessee.  Together, they had fours sons and one daughter.  He is survived by sons, Merle K. (Lisa) Maples Jr., of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mark K. Maples, of Peru, Indiana, and Matthew K. (Amy) Maples, of Huntington, Indiana; daughter, Melissa (David) Harrell of Clinton, Tennessee; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Maples, his brother, Aurbin Maples and four sisters, Chlola Maples, Freda Mullins, Truma Card and Lana Burchett, and his son, Mitchell K. Maples and grandchild, Mitchell K. Maples, Jr.

Merle was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.  He will be remembered as a loving father, a patient and supportive "Papaw", and a US Air Force Veteran.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with his friend, former coworker and Pastor Tim Prater officiating the service. 

Visitation hours will be on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Elsa L. Case

Elsa L. Case, 75, of Urbana, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.  She was born on May 4, 1943 in Spokane, Washington to the late George W. and Evelyne (Rader) Faler. 

Elsa attended business school in Washington state. She retired as a secretary at a factory and then retired from Big R in 2006.  Elsa married Walter Case and they were married for thirty-five years. Elsa liked to fish and hunt with her husband.  She holds a record for shooting one of the largest bucks that weighed in at 210 pounds.  Elsa also enjoyed music, watching TV and visiting with family.

Elsa is survived by her husband, Walter Case, of Jalapa; son, Randy Weiss, of LaFontaine; daughter, Stacy Weiss of Fort Wayne; brothers, Randy Faler and George Faler and two grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Ryan Weaver as the officiant.  Burial will follow immediately at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Friends and family may call one hour prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home, starting at 10:00 a.m.

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

Donna L. Storer

Donna L. Storer, 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 10:12 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Donna was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 23, 1927 to the late Ernest O. and Helen (Haggerty) Pontius.  

Donna worked as a part owner of Valley Grove Real Estate Agency and then as an agent for Bradley Century 21, both in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the St. Joseph United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne.

Donna is survived by sons, Jim (Janet) Storer, of Willoughby, Ohio, and Don Storer, of Rome City, Indiana; daughters, Cheryl (Dave) Strader, of Angola, Indiana and Cindy Clevenger, of Fishers, Indiana; grandchildren, Aaron Strader, Shawn Strader, Scott Storer, Sarah Storer, Jake Storer, Jeff Bender, Don Bender and Adrienne Moeller; great-grandchildren, William Strader, Elizabeth Strader, Joseph Strader, Brianna Strader, Christopher Strader, Jayla Watson, Jashon Carswell, Abby Bender, Charlie Bender, Eli Bender, Dylan Bender, Donny Bender, Brooke Moeller and Luella Moeller; great-great-grandchild, Khalia Sanders; and sister, Carol Ann Dossey, of Indianapolis, Indiana.  

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. 

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Preferred memorials are to the Allen County SPCA, 4914 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 or donor's choice of SPCA. 

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