Robert "Bob" Courtney Sr.

 

Robert "Bob" Courtney Sr., 77, of Claypool, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence in Claypool, Indiana. He was born to Rudolph and Emma (Mettler) Courtney on January 22, 1946, in Vevay, Indiana.  

Bob married Allene Phillips on July 5, 1969. She passed away on November 18, 2004. Robert then married Alecia Schlemmer on September 1, 2012. He worked as a machine tender at Container Corp. in Wabash, then retired in 2008. Bob loved music and dancing, and also enjoyed old cars and woodworking. Bob was a very kind and loving man, who knew no stranger. He was honest and trusted in a handshake. Bob loved life, loved his family, but most of all Loved God.

Bob is survived by his wife, Alecia Courtney of Claypool, Indiana; 6 sons, Robert (Kendra) Courtney of Pierceton, Indiana, Jeff Courtney of Pierceton, Indiana, Gale (Sherry) Courtney of Roann, Indiana, Gary (Stephanie) Courtney of Acworth, Georgia, John Walls of Warsaw, Indiana, and JR (Karla) Banninger of Twin Peaks, California; one step daughter, Amber (Mike) Bean of Peru, Indiana; 6 grandchildren, Lucas Courtney, Abigale Courtney, Zarek Courtney, Jocelyn Courtney, Kyle Courtney, Cole Courtney; one great-grandchild, Ethan Walls; one sister, Donna Steele; one sister-in-law, Judy Courtney. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John and Donald Courtney, one sister, Mary Slinker, and one grandson, James Robert Walls. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Robert Courtney’s final arrangements.

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

Lois Eileen Simons

 

Lois Eileen Simons, 94, of Wabash, united with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1928, in Niles, Michigan, to McKinley and Helen Highley.

Lois graduated from Converse High School in 1949 in Converse, Indiana. Later in her life, after becoming a wife and mother, she went back to school and earned an associate degree in food science and continued to work as a Dietician. 

Lois joined the Wabash Christian Church in 1946 and on June 8, 1947, she married Charles Robert Simons with Rev. Russell Grubb officiating. Robert passed away on June 20, 2003. She was a loving and devoted mother of 3 children and was active in all the normal school activities. Her role in the church included being a Deaconess, Teacher, and Sunday School Superintendent and participated on countless committees. When the boys were small, she loved being a Cub Scout Den Mother and helping Robert with all the Scouting activities. Lois was the Food Services Director at Vernon Manor for many years. She spent countless hours as a volunteer with the American Cancer Society- Relay for Life and was a participant in the formation of the F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Here) food pantry, in Wabash, where she continued to volunteer her time into the late 80's.

Lois was a devoted Wife, loving Mother, sacrificial giver of here time, talents and finances. She was a tireless prayer warrior and fill-in Grandmother to anyone who needed one. She had the gift of cleaning up whatever animal her son dragged home from a hunting trip and turning it into a feast fit for a king. 

Lois is survived by her son, B Douglas (Pamela) Simons of Wabash, Indiana; her only sister, Joyce Evenson of Wabash, Indiana; 4 grandchildren, Tricia (Josh) Simons-Ward, Thomas (Connie) Simons, Becky Simons, and Gary (Andrea) Agness; 6 great grandchildren, Hayley Caley, Hayden Linkenhoker, Jackson Simons, Allison Ulrey, Bailey (Caden) Keillor and Hannah Agness. 3 great-great-grandchildren, Harper, Lucas, and Layla Caley. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all of her brothers, Harold (Judy) Highley, William Highley, Lewis (Barb) Highley, and Steven Highley. Also passing before Lois were her oldest son, Robert (Cheryl) Simons, her daughter, Debra Zoa (Gary) Sale, a grandson, Brian Douglas Simons, and a granddaughter, Mandy Leigh Sale. 

At Lois' request, there will be no viewing or funeral service. She has asked for a small graveside service for just family and close friends. That service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery, which will also celebrate the 76th wedding anniversary of Lois and Bob. 

In Lieu of flowers, Lois has asked that preferred memorials be directed to St. Jude Hospital, Tunnel to Towers, or any other organizations that the donor may choose. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Lois Simons’ final arrangements.

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

Larry G. Grizzle

 

Larry G. Grizzle, 62, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. He was born to Henry and Hazel (Smith) Grizzle on November 26, 1960, in Dalonica, Georgia.

Larry was a 1979 graduate of Southwood High School. Larry worked for CMI in Wabash, Indiana. He then retired from Dana Corp as a machine repairman in Marion, Indiana. Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, but most of all, he loved his family. He had a green thumb and was a master gardener, he was also an avid coin collector. Larry could also fix anything. 

Larry is survived by two sons, Jason (Soundria) Grizzle of Akron, Indiana, Aaron (Natalie) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two daughters, Mandy (Josh) Nordman of Ossian, Indiana, Ashley (Jason) Dale of North Manchester, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Dan (Joanne) Grizzle of Lagro, Indiana, Charles Grizzle of Huntington, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sherry Cramer. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Eric Alwine officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to the Salamonie Reservoir Childrens Activities 9214 Lost Bridge Rd W, Andrews, IN 46702 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Larry Grizzle’s final arrangements.

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

Larry Dean Harris

 

Larry Dean Harris, 61, a lifetime resident of Wabash passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his sister's residence in Urbana, Indiana. He was born to Francis and Rose (Bellock) Harris on January 12, 1962, in Wabash, Indiana.

Larry was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. He owned Handprints T-Shirt Screenprinting for many years, and also worked at the Wabash County Hospital. He worked at Bulldog Battery in Wabash, Indiana. Larry was also a self-employed house painter. He enjoyed music and playing his guitar. 

Larry is survived by one brother, John Harris of Urbana, Indiana; six sisters, Sue White of Wabash, Indiana, Nancy (Herb) Derryberry of Logansport, Indiana, Karen Keenan of Covington, Kentucky, Patty Hoagland of Urbana, Indiana, Marijane (Jay) Setser of Huntington, Indiana, Linda Leach of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl Harris. 

Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will be at a later date at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to Lighthouse Mission of Wabash, 123 W. Canal Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Larry Harris’ final arrangements.

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

Tristina Surine

 

Tristina M. Surine, 46, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at 7:31 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born on December 27, 1976, to Thomas and Linda (Shields) Eakright in Tennessee.

Tristina was a 1996 graduate of Southwood High School. She was a homemaker. 

Tristina is survived by her two sons, Devin (Kalah) Surine and Alex Surine, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; her father, Thomas Eakright of Wabash, Indiana; one brother, Phillip (Ashley) Eakright of Wabash, Indiana; three nieces, McKenzie Eakright, Avery Eakright, Addison Eakright; and her companion, Kevin Mills of Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her mother.

Per Tristina's request there will be no services. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Tristina Surine's final arrangements.

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

Kathy Long

 

Kathy Renea (Burke) Long, 65, of Wabash, Indiana passed into eternity into the welcoming arms of her Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born to Jack D. and Juda (Bowser) Burke on July 10, 1957.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. She retired from GDX in Wabash, Indiana. Kathy enjoyed doing crafts, ribbons, and baskets.

She leaves behind her loving mother, Juda Burke, while rejoicing in the arms of her dearly departed father, Jack Burke. Kathy also leaves behind her daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Long-Dillon, along with her longtime companion, Greg Waller. Kathy was a doting Granny to Matt & Jennifer Dillon’s children, Jemma and Jude. She was also a caring sister to her brothers Steve (Donna) Burke and Stacy Burke. She loved Greg’s daughters Jennifer (Russell) Gaston and Amy (Josh) Hause and Jennifer’s sons RJ & Ayden as her own grandsons and Amy’s daughter Darbey as her own granddaughter. She adored the entire Burke family and longed to see them every year in Paintsville, Kentucky at the Burke Family Reunion. Kathy cherished her little dog, Ace.

Kathy left us on Mother’s Day 2023, so we grieve as a family who missed one more chance to celebrate with her physically. Yet we do not grieve in vain. As Jesus has risen, those who repent and believe shall also rise. For now, as spirits to Heaven. Someday later, as resurrected bodies like Jesus, living with Him in a restored Heaven and Earth. We praise God for Kathy’s life and trust Him in her death.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Soloman David officiating. 

Graveside services following the funeral service will be private for family only.

Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 at the funeral home.

We will miss her, but not forever. In lieu of flowers, the preferred memorial would be charitable donations to the Wabash Valley Dance Theater in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Kathy Long’s final arrangements.

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

Timothy Lee Faust

 

Timothy Lee Faust, 67, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:27 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on July 12, 1955, to Ora E. and Betty (Templeton) Faust in Wabash County, Indiana.

Timothy was a 1973 graduate of Southwood High School. He then graduated from Ball State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in general administration. He also graduated with honors from National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University. Timothy played baseball, basketball, and golf in school. He spent a lot of time coaching his younger brother Tris and volunteering his time for Special Olympics. He spent his entire life working in loan and trust departments of different banks. He formerly worked for Summit Bank of Marion and then worked for Grant County State Bank in Swayzee as the Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer before retiring in December of 2022. Timothy was the current coordinator for the Grant County Special Olympics. 

Timothy is survived by two brothers, Tyrus E. Faust of LaFontaine, Indiana, Trisler E. Faust of Wabash, Indiana; one nephew, Blake (Tisha) Faust of LaFontaine, Indiana; three great nephews, Ashton Faust, Jarett Faust, and Gunner Faust, all of LaFontaine, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Grant County Special Olympics in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Timothy Faust's final arrangements.

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