Sarina M. Bitzel

 Sarina M. Bitzel, 70 of Lincolnville passed away at 10:47 a.m. on Monday September 7, 2020.

She was born in Wabash County to Orville and Doris (Carpenter) Tucker on September 19, 1949. Sarina married James Bitzel in 1967. He passed away in 2003.

Sarina enjoyed reading, cross word puzzles, watching movies, mushroom hunting, and hanging out with her family. 

She is survived by 1 son. Dave Bitzel of Warsaw, Indiana; 1 daughter-in-law, Karen Bitzel, of LaFontaine, Indiana; and 2 granddaughters, Amanda and Alyssa Bitzel of Lafontaine, Indiana; 2 sisters. Sherry (Roger) Baumbauer of Lincolnville, Indiana; and Doretta Tucker, of Wabash, Indiana. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, son (Dean Bitzel), and a brother (Dan Tucker). 

Per Sarina's request, there will be no services. 

Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home Lafontaine Chapel 104 South Main St. LaFontaine, Indiana.

F. Louise Friermood

 F. Louise Friermood, 92, of Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Bickford Cottage in Wabash.  She was born in Wabash, on September 12, 1927, to the late Warren and Lora (Lawson) Ogan.  

Louise was a 1946 graduate of Linlawn High School.  She married William H. Friermood on August 23, 1947; he passed away on December 15, 2005.  Louise was a homemaker and worked as a cook at Southwood Elementary.  She was a member of Church of Christ at Treaty, Tri-Township Club and the Senior Center of Wabash County.  Louise and her husband loved camping with friends and family.

Louise is survived by five sons, Ron Friermood, of Wabash, Gary (Kathy) Friermood, of Wabash, Joe Friermood, of LaFontaine, Lester (Vickie) Friermood, of North Manchester and Greg (Jody) Friermood, of LaFontaine; sister, Vivian Proffitt, of Wabash; sisters-in-law, Coleen Campbell and Nancy Ogan, both of Wabash; grandchildren, Alissa (Eric) Stalter, of Fort Wayne, Heidi (Kevin) Gusa, of McKinney, Texas, Kyle Friermood, of Indianapolis, Kevin Friermood, of New Orleans, Louisiana, Lori Groves, of McKinney, Texas, Andy Friermood, of Wiley, Texas, Kris Friermood, of Van Buren, Kristie (Stan) Carlson, of Gas City, and Justin (Keri) Friermood, of Wabash; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Living Well Senior Center of Wabash County, P.O. Box 447, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

Dominick Ray Hubbard

Dominick R. Hubbard, 23, of Wabash, passed away at 2:42 p.m. on August 20, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on April 12, 1997, in Wabash, to Richard (Nichole) Hubbard, Jr., and the late Tabetha Flynn.

Dominick was a loving father, son and brother.  He had a big heart for his family and friends. Dominick was also an exceptional wrestler and cross country runner for Wabash High School.

Dominick is survived by his father, Richard (Nichole) Hubbard, Jr., of Wabash; daughter, Zariah Hubbard, of Wabash; girlfriend, Alexis Ballard, of Wabash; paternal grandparents, Richard (Kathy) Hubbard, Sr., of Wabash and Alicia Zapata, of Dilly, Texas; maternal grandfather, Mike Flynn, of Wabash; maternal grandmother, Shawna Campbell, of Wabash; paternal great-grandparents, Juan (Alicia) Zapata, of Wabash and Maria (Chayo) Rodriguez, of Dilly, Texas; brothers and sisters, Richard Hubbard, III, Destiny Hubbard, Courtney Webb, Treyton Thrush, Nevaeh Mettler, Isaeh Mettler,  Bryley Jackson, Serenity Hubbard, Angel Hubbard, K'leigh Hubbard and Gabriel Hubbard.  He is preceded in death by his sister Delilah Hubbard. 

Funeral services will at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Danny Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

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

Dianna K. Spencer

Dianna K. Spencer, 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:38 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Autumn Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Wabash.  She was born on February 18, 1946, in Wabash, to the late Robert L. and Alice (Miller) Campbell.

Dianna worked at HIZ in Wabash and as a homemaker.  She attended Calvary Chapel Church in Wabash and volunteered at Americare.

Dianna is survived by seven daughters, Alice Spencer, of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Kimberly Butcher, of Indianapolis, Tina Easterday, of Wabash, Barbara Heeter, of Peru, Teresa Morris, of Sandy Beach, Indiana, Jennifer Dillingham, of Wabash and Amanda Poor, of Fort Wayne; one sister, Barb Gilbert, of Wabash; Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Dianna was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Hale.

Funeral services will at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the funeral home.  

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

Billie Ray Bowling

Billie Ray Bowling, 87, of Wabash, passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor - East, in Wabash.  He was born in Hyden, Kentucky, on September 22, 1932, to the late Lawton and Ida (Gibson) Bowling. 

Billie served five years in the United States Marine Corp and was a retired iron worker.

Billie is survived by two sisters, Irene Burge, of Lynn, Indiana, and Ann Wathen, of Lebanon, Kentucky.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lou Bowling, who passed away on November 19, 2009; five brothers and three sisters.

Per Billie's request, there will be no service. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

Robert E. Haneline

 Robert E. Haneline, 78, of Wabash, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at his residence.  He was born in Huntington, Indiana, on August 27, 1941, to the late Leo P. and Daisy M. (Harrell) Haneline.  

Robert married Donna J. Hunt on May 11, 1963; she passed away on October 27, 2019.  Robert retired as a salesman for Monarch Food Services.

Robert and Donna loved visits from their friend, Melissa Rigle, who they fondly referred to as their daughter.

Robert is survived by one son, Thomas (Pamela) Haneline, of Wabash; two grandchildren, Keaton Wilkerson and Ayden Haneline, both of Wabash; three brothers, Leo Haneline, Jr., of Indianapolis, Ronald Haneline, of Huntington and Alan (Janet) Haneline, of Columbia City.  He is preceded in death by one son, Richard Lee Haneline. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Ralph Johnson, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

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

Frank L. Vest

 Frank L. Vest, 80, of LaFontaine, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana.  He was born on June 29, 1940 in Terre Haute, to the late Emory and Eugenia (Beem) Vest.  

Frank was a graduate of Glen High School in Terre Haute.  He married Donna Vest who passed away on June 20, 1986.  Frank worked as a Journeyman for Midland Glass in Terre Haute and Ball Foster Glass Company in Marion, Indiana.  

Frank is survived by companion of 33 years, Joan Bradley, of LaFontaine; one brother, Mike Vest, of Terre Haute; and two sisters, Betty Joe Poe and Judy Ennen, both of Terre Haute.  He is preceded in by two sons, Gary Vest and Kevin Vest and one brother, David Vest. 

Per Frank's request, there will be no services.  

Burial will be at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

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