Rita M. Fedewa

Rita M. Fedewa, of Wabash, passed away in peace on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 92.  She was born in Kentland, Indiana, on June 21, 1927, to the late John C. and Anastasia (Bower) Prue.  Rita married Thomas H. Fedewa on June 27, 1951.

Rita graduated from Kentland High School and attended Saint Francis College in Fort Wayne.  In the 1970's, Rita worked as the church secretary for St. Bernard Catholic Church, in Wabash.  She retired from First National Bank in 1995.  She also worked Zimmerman Law Office.   

Rita was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash for over 65 years.  She was also a member of Delta Thata Tau Sorority.  

Rita loved nothing better than going to mass and volunteering at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center.  She got along with everyone and was always there to lend a helping hand. In her final seven years of life, she lived with her son, Rick and his wife, Ginger, so she could be with her three dogs, Sophie, Colt and Daisy. 

Rita is survived by her son, Richard (Rick) Fedewa and his wife, Ginger, of Wabash; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, who passed in 2002; daughter, Theresa Fedewa, who passed on February 19, 2020; and one brother, John Prue.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions set by the state, private family funeral services will be held at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  

We encourage you to give the family your love and support by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.  The family would appreciate your kind words, memories of Rita and prayers for them.  

Lucas A. Cruz, Jr.

Lucas A. Cruz, Jr., 63, of LaFontaine, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born on January 18, 1957, in Wabash, to Lucas T. & Gloria (Acevedo) Cruz, Sr.

Lucas was a 1975 graduate of Southwood High School.  He retired from Duke Energy after 40 years of work. Lucas enjoyed participating in the local pool league and riding his motorcycle.  He was an avid mushroom hunter and loved hanging out around his firepit.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Lucas T. & Rose Marie Cruz, Sr., of Moore, Oklahoma and two daughters, Kandi (Jim) Cruz-Hanson, of Indianapolis and Rachel (Ryan) Olsen, of Marion.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Reverend Gabriel Cruz will be the officiant.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to ABATE of Wabash or to the APA Pool League.  

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

Miriam A. Hanback

Miriam Ann Hanback, 86, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community.  She was born on August 16, 1933, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Worth L. and Crystal C. (Wert) Stahler.

Miriam was a 1952 graduate of Jackson Center High School in Ohio.  She married Richard Hanback on March 14, 1954; he passed away in June of 1996.  She attended the North Manchester United Methodist Church and was a member of Pasco United Methodist Church in Ohio.  Miriam was a volunteer at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.

Miriam is survived by one son, Mike (Nancy) Hanback, of North Manchester; two daughters; Leigh (John) Poeppelman, of Elkhart; Lori (Dan) Willson, of Muskegon, Michigan; six grandchildren, Kelly Poeppelman, Bryan Poeppelman, Josh Hanback, Adam Hanback, Kate Willson and Kevin Willson; and one sister, Barbara (Richard) Kerrigan, of Lakeview, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by two children, Ricky Hanback and Kevin Hanback.

A graveside remembrance will be held on April 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco, Ohio.

Preferred memorials are to the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E 2nd St, North Manchester, IN 46962.

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

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

Willie J.D. Lackey

Willie J.D. Lackey, 66, of Auburn, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Auburn Village.  He was born on May 13, 1953, in Wabash, Indiana, to Willie Lackey Sr. and Geneva (Gross) Lackey Reed.

Willie worked as a building maintenance man for apartment buildings. He enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo.

Willie is survived by two brothers, Dave (Brenda) Reed Jr., and Michael (Melissa) Reed, both of Wabash, Indiana; seven sisters, Claudia Miracle, of Wabash, Indiana; Leveda (Jedd) Hancock, of Wabash, Indiana; Marcy (Wayne) Shore, of Georgia; Mary McCoy, of Kentucky; Debbie (Shannon) Heinlen of Kokomo, Indiana; Judith (Joe) Rodecap of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and Tammy (William) Brown of Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

Per the family’s request, there will be a service at a later date.

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

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

Laura R. Jolliff

Laura R. Jolliff, 41, of LaFontaine, passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation.  Laura was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 15, 1978, to James and Joyce (Dice) Bell.

Laura was a 1996 graduate of Huntington North High School and she worked at United Technology in Huntington. 

Laura is survived by her parents; one sister, Sheena Bell, of Van Buren; three uncles, Richard Bell, of Marion, Edward Bell, of Richmond, Virginia and Joe Dice, of LaFontaine; two aunts, Cathy (Bob) Hagadorn, of Wyalusing, Pennsylvania and Janis Dice, of Fort Wayne.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Minor, Caron Beil and John and Mary June Dice. 

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Banquo Christian Church, 8924 S 900 W 35, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Harold Smith officiating. 

Friends and family may call one hour prior to the funeral service, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Banquo Christian Church or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate.

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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

Jack A. Scott

Jack A. Scott, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  He was born on July 2, 1930 to the late Raymond S. and Maxine (Schuler) Scott. 

Jack was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Purdue University and then joined the United States Army.  Jack served in the Korean War and earned two Bronze Service Stars.  Jack married Wilma Maxine Silvers on December 31, 1953; she passed away on January 5, 1999.  He retired from United Tool, Inc. in Wabash.  Jack and his father were the original owners of Scotty's Tavern, which they ran for twenty-one years. 

Jack was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash.  He also held lifetime memberships at the American Legion Post 15, Masonic Hanna Lodge #61, Elks Lodge #471 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 286, all of Wabash.  

Jack was survived by brother-in-law, Tom Webb, of New Haven and three nieces, Linda Struble, of Fort Wayne, Susan Savage, of Elensburg, Washington and Mimi Cook, of Fort Wayne.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Ina Lysbeth Webb.  

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 286 or Donor's Choice.

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

Alice K. Hashbarger

Alice K. Hashbarger, 75, of Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m., on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   She was born on July 17, 1944 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Claudine (McKenzie) Fannin.  

Alice was a 1962 graduate of Van Lear High School.  She married Billy L. Hashbarger on May 2, 1964. Alice was a homemaker and was a member of the Freedom Life Church in Wabash. 

Alice is survived by her husband, Billy; one son, Jeffery (Valisa) Hashbarger, of Wabash; one daughter, Kari (Brad) Harmon, of Peru; one brother, Charles (Dorothy) Fannin, of Staffordsville, Kentucky; four sisters, Soreana Bowman, Barbara (Thomas) Aviles and Bonnie (Henry) McCoart, all of Wabash and Patsy Bolden, of Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by one sister, Carol Hall.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Tim Morrisett officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion. 

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials are to the Freedom Life Church, 480 Washington Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

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