Marjorie Joann Miracle

Marjorie Joann Miracle, 68, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at her home. She was born to the late Raymond George and Lela Gladys (McNeeley) King on August 22, 1944 in Wabash, Indiana.

She married Jack Miracle on October 31, 1984, he survives. She loved her family and enjoyed crossword puzzles, and writing recipes for her friends. She was a waitress and bartender. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary of Lagro, Indiana and Wabash Moose Lodge 1195 of Wabash, Indiana.

She is also survived by two sons, Timothy A. Miracle (Jennifer) of Wabash, Indiana and Raymond J. King (Mel) of Kokomo, Indiana; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Miracle-Cox of Wabash, Indiana, Tawna G. Miracle-Smith of Memphis, Tennessee and Ramona Miracle-Deschryuer of Florida; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers.

Funeral Service 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Phil Balay officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 noon until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash/Miami County Home Healthcare and Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com  

Kathryn Jeannette Hipskind

Kathryn Jeannette Hipskind, 94, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Russell E. Thompson and Emma (Schultz) Delaplane on February 9, 1919 in Knox, Indiana.

She married Kenneth P. Hipskind on August 8, 1942, he passed away July 13, 1994. She retired as a R.N. from Wabash County Hospital and Millers Merry Manor of Wabash, Indiana. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church of Wabash, Indiana.

She is survived by three sons, Kevin P. Hipskind (Cinda) of Wabash, Indiana, Richard A. Hipskind (Deanne) of Valparaiso, Indiana, and James P. Hipskind (Nancy) of Charlotte, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Jon (Mary Suzanne) Grandstaff-Dunphy of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Jeffery (Elaine) Gaither of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mrs. Dennis (Marissa) Brubaker of Fort Wayne, Indiana; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step father, W. K. Delaplane, son, John, daughter-in-law, Kathleen, a step sister, and three step brothers.

Mass of a Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 N. Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rosary at 7 p.m.. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Hospital Hope Foundation, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Robert M. "Bobby" Allen

Robert M. “Bobby” Allen, 74, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:45 p.m. in his home on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was born to the late Otis and Georgia (Jewell) Allen on September 30, 1939 in Richlands, Virginia.

He graduated from Wabash High School in 1958, also with a Business Degree from International Business College. He retired from Wabash Alloys in 1995, after working 31 years. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, and guns in his younger days, even though Bobby was small he was tall in stature. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 in Wabash, Indiana, also he was a former member of the Eagles Lodge and Moose Lodge both of Wabash, Indiana.

He is survived by four grandchildren, Levi Allen of Wabash, Indiana, Austin Allen of Wisconsin, Rodney Vite of Tennessee, and Jacob Allen of Alabama; brother, Daniel Allen (Laurie) of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Mrs. Max (Velma) Pitts of Amboy, Indiana; and his loving dog, Boots. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin and brother, Hebie.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana, per Bobby’s wishes. Officiating the service will be Pastor Tim Prater. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to American Diabetes Association. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 are handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charitable donations may be made in Robert's memory to the following organization:
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/about-us/local-offices/?state=IN
6415 Castleway W. Drive-Suite 114, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
Tel: (317) 352-9226

Marvel Jane Renn

Marvel Jane Renn, 84, of Rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born to the late Hale and Bernice (Kline) Culp on July 14, 1929 in Marion, Indiana.

She was a 1947 graduate of Marion High School in Marion, Indiana. She married Fredrick Carl Renn in 1952, he passed away in 1983. She was a longtime bus driver for MSD Schools and kitchen aide for Southwood Elementary both in Wabash County, Indiana, also she worked at Prices Garden Center and as a telephone operator both in Marion, Indiana. She was a life member of Sigma Phi Gamma.

She is survived by two sons, Fred Renn of Phoenix, Arizona and Cris Renn of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Juli) Youngberg of Ramsey, Minnesota; two granddaughters, Maggie and Molly Youngberg; and sister, Mrs. Jim (Sally) Baas of New Brighton, Minnesota.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow in the Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Anthony B. Ratliff

Anthony B. Ratliff, 61, of Wabash, Indiana went to be with the Lord at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Elmer and Roberta (McCarty) Ratliff on November 28, 1951 in Leonard, Kentucky.

He married Connie Prater on April 14, 1995, she survives. He worked at the Treaty Grain Elevator in Treaty, Indiana. He was a member of Christian Heritage Church of Wabash, Indiana. He loved going to church and watching western movies.

He is also survived by a son, Tommy Blair of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Angie Newsome of Wabash, Indiana; his two other kids are Sammi and Snowball; three grandchildren, Melissa Newsome and Matthew Newsome both of Wabash, Indiana and Payten Blair of Huntington, Indiana; sister, Alma Mackenzie of Ohio. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Preferred memorials are to Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 or Wabash/Miami County Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Wayne L. Kistler

Wayne L. Kistler, 82, of Mexico, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Joseph and Mabel (Weaver) Kistler on January 8, 1931 in Wabash County, Indiana. Wayne was a 1948 graduate from Sweetser High School.

He married Jacqueline Huffman on July 3, 1969, she survives. Wayne served his country in the United States Air Force from 1948 until 1954. He owned a KAT Trucking Company in Kouts, Indiana and was a farmer He was a member of the LaFontaine Christian Church and LaFontaine IOOF Lodge.

He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Beth Ann) Butch-Gottlieb of Connersville, Indiana, Mrs. David (Pamela) Osborne of Elkhart, Indiana; three step daughters, Mrs. Jim (Rebecca) Patterson of Sylva, North Carolina, Mrs. Jay (Tricia) Towner of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Richard (Roberta) Stent of Pittsboro, Indiana; two step sons, Scott Sutton (Kathy) of Valparaiso, Indiana and Mark Sutton (Robin) of Newnan, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 noon until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Boys Town of Omaha, Nebraska. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Charitable donations may be made in Wayne's memory to the following organization:
Boys Town
http://www.boystown.org
14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE 68010
Tel: 1-402-498-1300

Bradley Evan Strunk

Bradley Evan Strunk, 41, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his home. He was born on February 29, 1972 in Elwood, Indiana to Joseph and Anna Mae (Wells) Strunk Sr., they survive in LaFontaine, Indiana.

He was a 1991 Graduate of Southwood High School. Bradley won state in wrestling Witko and GB Double A Championship. He was a physical therapist. He was a member of Indiana Pit Fighting Championship.

Along with his parents he is survived by a brother, Joseph Matthew Strunk Jr. of LaFontaine, Indiana.

There will be Private family Services. Preferred memorials are to Vernon Manor Home for Children, 1955 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com