Isobel Eileen Ford

Isobel Eileen Ford, 95, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:49 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Rolling Meadow Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Marion, Indiana on August 3, 1924, to the late Milford and Flossie Blossom (Prime) Freeman.

Isobel was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. She retired from Foster Forbes in Marion. Isobel was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church and the Lagro American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as a treasurer.

Isobel married Wayne Guenin on August 4, 1943; he passed away in 1978.  She then married Basil Ford on July 24, 1982; he passed away in 1991. 

Isobel is survived by three sons, Gordon (Julie) Guenin, of LaFontaine, Glenn Guenin and Gary Guenin, both of Lagro; stepson Jon (Karen) Guenin, of LaFontaine; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Heiddii Guenin, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion.

Calling hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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

Evelyn Owen-Wargo

Evelyn Ann Owen-Wargo, 81, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  She was born August 29, 1938 in LaFontaine, Indiana to Charles and Inez (Sirk) Hall.  Evelyn retired in 1996 from Gary Wirt High School, after teaching for over 30 years.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Bruce W. Wargo; children, Brad (Joni) Owen, Cathy (Ken Gagne) Owen, and Dennis Wargo; grandson, Bradley Owen; sister, Esther (Ray) Terrel; sister-in-law, Alice Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Joseph, Willeta (Ernie), Dale (Mary), Art, and, Earl Hall.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, Indiana with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Calling hours for friends and family will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. Pastor Harold Smith will be the officiant.  Burial will follow at Mount Etna Cemetery. 

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

Donna J. Haneline

Donna J. Haneline, 76, of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Sarah Ann, West Virginia on July 11, 1943, to the late Charlie and Louise (Morrison) Hunt.

Donna graduated from Logan High School and she attended Concord University in West Virginia.  She married Robert E. Haneline on May 11, 1963.  Donna retired as a public assistant worker for the State of Indiana.  

Donna enjoyed reading, hanging out with Ayden and having lunch with her friends.  She loved spending time with family including her daughter-in-law's family, which had become her own family. She also loved visits from her friend, Melissa Rigle, who she fondly referred to as her daughter.  

Donna is survived by her husband, Robert; one son, Thomas E. (Pamela) Haneline, of Wabash; one brother, Clifford Hunt, of Wabash; two sisters, Marcella (Paul) Johnson and Irene Centers, both of Versailles, Kentucky and two grandchildren, Keaton Wilkerson and Ayden Haneline, both of Wabash.  She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Lee Haneline and one sister, Opal Hunt LeMaster. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Ralph Johnson, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash.  

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the funeral home.

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

James D. "Jim" Schetzsle

James D. "Jim" Schetzsle, 65, of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Norfolk Naval Hospital, on January 3, 1954, to John B. and Carol (Denney) Schetzsle.

Jim was a 1972 graduate of Wabash High School.  He retired from John B. Schetzsle & Sons.  Jim also worked and sold cars for Steve Pusnak.  Jim enjoyed woodworking and was a skilled woodworker.  

Jim is survived by his parents, John and Carol; two brothers, Edward D. Schetzsle, of Corpus Christie, Texas and Richard B. Schetzsle, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; three sisters, Christina  (James) Snavely-Hite, of North Webster; Anita Schetzsle, of Peru and Mary (Christian) Reismeier, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jim was a loving Uncle and is survived by the following nieces, Jennifer (Chittick) Driscoll, Eileen R. Smith, Stephanie (Schetzsle) Cruz, Anna (Snavely) Coello, Brittany Schetzsle, Holly Schetzsle, Courtney Schetzsle, Jami (Chittick) Gatchel, Sarah Snavely, Lisa Snavely, and Elise Reismeier; nephews, Jonathon Schetzsle, Scott Schetzsle, Kyle Snavely and Jeramie Chittick.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda S. Schetzsle-Smith.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 191 North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating.  Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery, in Wabash.  

Calling hours for friends and family will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the Recitation of the Rosary at 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

Glenna A. Matthews

Glenna A. Matthews, 86, of Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana.  She was born in Wabash, Indiana on September 24, 1933, to the late Herbert & Thelma (Axe) Slagel.

Glenna married Robert E. Matthews on August 20, 1952; he passed away on December 3, 2018.  She was a member of the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.  Glenna worked as a homemaker.

Glenna is survived by son, Dan (Kim) Matthews, of Somerset; daughter, Kim (Chuck) Hendrix, of Wabash; sister, Gloria Garrison, of Wabash; grandchildren, Trisha (Aaron) Eckman, of Wabash, Mike (Amy) Matthews, of LaFontaine, Nick (Jeanette) Hendrix, of Fort Wayne, T.J. (Tou) Hendrix, of Westfield, Indiana, and ten great-grandchildren.  Glenna was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Pastor Mike Duggan will be the officiant.  Burial will follow immediately at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash. 

Visitation will start at 90 minutes before the funeral services, at the funeral home, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Preferred memorials are to the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N State Road 15, Wabash, IN 46992.

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

Robert Gene Pressler

Robert Gene Pressler, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away at 7:55 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Wabash, to the late Eugene L. & Annabelle R. (Clupper) Pressler on July 7, 1940.

Robert was a 1959 graduate of Wabash High School.  After high school, Robert attended LeTourneau Tech Institute in Long View, Texas and then served in the United States Navy.  After college and the Navy, he worked as a trouble shooter for several electronic factories in Indianapolis. 

Robert is survived by his brother, Ronald (Judy) Pressler, of Wabash; sister, Janice (Patrick) Flinn, of Anthem, Arizona; ten cousins, two nephews, two nieces, two great-nephews and two great-nieces.  

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at LaFontaine, IOOF Cemetery. Conrad Thompson will be the officiant. 

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.    

Preferred memorials are to LeTourneau University, 2100 S. Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX 75602                        

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

Norma Jean Bowman

Norma Jean Bowman lived her life serving Jesus and her family.  Norma’s faith in the Lord helped established the Christ-centered spiritual foundation for her five children, eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Norma Jean Bowman, 89, LaFontaine, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her residence.  Norma was born in Wabash, on May 3, 1930, to the late Dan & Edna Wendel.

Norma was a graduate from Lagro High School.  She married Charles K. Bowman on January 27, 1950; he passed away on March 5, 2013.  Norma was fabulous homemaker, who took pride in caring of her family.  

Norma is survived by two daughters, Diane Curless, of Katy, Texas and Joy (Kenneth) Parson, of LaFontaine; three sons, Dan (Georgann) Bowman and Kevin (Kymber) Bowman, both of LaFontaine, and Kerry (Melissa) Bowman, of Temecula, California; eighteen grandchildren, Jennifer Curless, Brandon Curless, Trisha Curless-Graves, Robbie Curless, Danielle Shaw, Laura Langebartels, Lindsay Rhodes, Michael Bowman, Amber Lewis, Kyle Bowman, Evan Bowman, Amy Hobson, Ryan Bowman, Zac Bowman, Levi Bowman, Grace Bowman, Aaron Parson, and Ashley Parson and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Wendel.

Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to The Great Commission Fund of The Christian Missionary Alliance, www.cmalliance.org (Great Commission Fund), 8595 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. 

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