Teresa M. Gressley

 

Teresa M. Gressley, 57, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her daughter's residence in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on September 9, 1966, to Franklin Gressley and Patricia (Koon) Middleton in Wabash, Indiana.

Teresa currently worked for Smithfield Foods in Peru, Indiana; she formerly worked for Miller's Merry Manor in Wabash, Indiana. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Teresa is survived by one son, Franklin Gressley of Logansport, Indiana; two daughters, Deedra (Marciano) Martinez of LaFontaine, Indiana, Dawndra (Corey) Easterday of Wabash, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sherry Prater of Wabash, Indiana, Pamela (Donny) Shepherd of Roann, Indiana; two half-sisters, Angie Sadler of Lagro, Indiana, Sue Combs of Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Brandy Hernandez, and one brother, Franklin Gressley Jr. 

Per Teresa's wishes services will be private for the family. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Teresa Gressley's final arrangements.

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

David Ross Johnstone

 

David Ross Johnstone, 81, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:42 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on August 4, 1942, in Kentucky.

David served in the United States Navy. He married Frances A. Cooper on December 26, 1972. David worked for General Motors Corp. before retiring in 2003. He also worked as a Wabash County Sheriff's deputy before transferring to the Wabash City Police. David enjoyed fishing with his wife and attending church on Sunday morning. 

David is survived by. his wife, Frances Johnstone of Wabash, Indiana; two stepsons, Bruce Gross of Wabash, Indiana, Keith Gross of Gas City, Indiana; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, David Johnstone Jr. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with David Johnstone's final arrangements.

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

Diana L. Weitzel

 

Diana L. Weitzel, 63, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:09 a.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on March 22, 1960, to Herchell and Paula (Gordon) Butcher in Wabash, Indiana.

Diana owned Wabash Interiors in Wabash, Indiana before retiring. She married Larry G. Weitzel on May 22, 1992. He passed away on January 14, 2022. Diana was a member of the Woman's Bowling League at Wabash Cannonball Lanes for 30 years.

Diana is survived by her mother, Paula Butcher of Wabash, Indiana; two daughters, Ashley Martin and Andrea Martin, both of Wabash, Indiana; three grandchildren, Drake Sluss, Briana Martin, Madison Martin; four step sons, Alan Weitzel (Monica) of Akron, Indiana, Timothy Weitzel of Toledo, Ohio, Eric Weitzel of Silver Lake, Indiana, and Adam Weitzel of Georgia; two step daughters, Diane Weitzel of Peru, Indiana, and Nicole Schaffer of Wabash, Indiana; many step grandchildren; one sister, Kathy Gardner of Peru, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her father and her husband. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Pleasent Hill Cemetery in North Manchester, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Diana Weitzel's final arrangements.

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

Jamie L. Degitz

 

Jamie L. Degitz, 41, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 2:29 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at UI Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on February 2, 1983, to Terry and Karan (Garst) Degitz in Allen County, Indiana.

Jamie is survived by one son, Ashton Faust of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Taylor Harrell of Kokomo, Indiana, Emree Reed of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Lindsay Degitz of Peru, Indiana; one grandchild. She is preceded in death by her mother and grandparents, Clarence and Lurene Garst. 

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will take place Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Jamie Degitz's final arrangements.

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

Nancy Hammond

 

Nancy Kay Hammond, 74, of Lebanon, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Clinton House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Frankfort, Indiana. She was born on October 1, 1949, to Charles and Ura Burtron in Crawfordsville, Indiana, then she was adopted by Everett and Velma (Miller) Manning at the age of 9.

Nancy was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School. She married Dallas Hammond on January 11, 1991.  Nancy worked as a financial aid director at Wright Beauty College before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing, music, and cooking. She also enjoyed rummage sales and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Nancy is survived by her husband, Dallas Hammond of Lebanon, Indiana; three sons, Brad Shepler, Corey (Jamie) Shepler, and Rick Shepler, all of Wabash, Indiana; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Eileen Rios) Burtron of Beaufort, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Dustin Shepler, one brother, and three sisters.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Peter Sebert officiating. Burial will take place at Enterprise Cemetery in Miami County, Indiana at a later date.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Nancy Hammond's final arrangements.

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

Norman Dickerhoff

 

Norman E. Dickerhoff, 51, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:38 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 2, 1972, to Patricia A. Randolph in Wabash, Indiana.

Norman was a 1991 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Taco Bell in Wabash along with Penguin Point. Norman loved to fish, mushroom hunt, watch Trailer Park Boys, and loved to eat fast food. 

Norman is survived by one brother, James Dickerhoff of Wabash, Indiana; three nieces, Brittany Dickerhoff - Bell, Michelle Dickerhoff, Hannah Dickerhoff, all of Wabash, Indiana; one great neice, Mariah Dickerhoff; one great-great-niece, Nevaeh Dickerhoff; three great nephews, Anthony Cole, Trevor Dickerhoff, Jadon Stephens, all of Wabash, Indiana; four cousins, Chris Burnham, Jamie Burnham, Todd Burnham, David Burnham, all of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Bobby Randolph Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Norman Dickerhoff's final arrangements.

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

Ella Jean Arnett

 

Ella Jean Arnett, 91, Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:10 am on February 8, 2024, at Vernon Health and Rehabilitation in Wabash, Indiana, after a long illness. The daughter of Jim and Lottie (Whitt) Crace, Jean was born on June 30, 1932, in rural Kentucky.

On July 7, 1960, Jean married Curt Arnett in Asheville, North Carolina, but the couple soon returned to Wabash County to build a life together. She later owned and managed the LaFontaine Bar and Grill for 16 years until her retirement in 1996.

In her spare time, she enjoyed making ceramics, crocheting, gardening, traveling, attending garage sales, and collecting. In later years, she enjoyed spending time with family. After her retirement, she also lived in Brunswick, Georgia, and Paintsville, Kentucky. 

Jean is survived by her spouse Curt Arnett of Wabash, Indiana; sons, Rudy (Judy) Reed of Grayson, Kentucky, Jeffrey Arnett of Butler, Indiana, Joseph (Ramona) Arnett of Terre Haute, Indiana, David Arnett of Wabash, Indiana, Timothy Arnett of Noblesville, Indiana; She is also survived by sisters Barb Arnett of Wabash, Indiana, Myrna (Charles) Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio; as well as four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents and brothers James Crace of Toledo, Ohio, and Jack Crace of Elise, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel,104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Entombment in the Chapel of Serenity will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. 

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the funeral home.

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

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