Terrence Randall Cusack

Terrence Randall Cusack, 70, of Wabash and of Peabody Retirement Community Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana, died September 15, 2021 at Wabash Parkview Hospital.   He was born October 14, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Jannett (Newman) Cusack.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of Lyons Township High School where he starred in baseball and track; there were 1200 in his Senior Class.  He received his B.A. from North Central College in Naperville, IL and continued two years of post-graduate studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he completed the Physician Assistant program. He married Deborah Elaine Kelley at the First Christian Church in Michigan City, Indiana on November 19, 1977.  In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and has been a lifelong CUBS fan.  Terry was a member of the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society and Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash.

Terry is survived by his wife,  Debbie Cusack, of Wabash; two children, Alisha (Stephen) Fritz, of Richmond, Virginia, and Stephanie (Kris) Willmert, of Wabash; three grandchildren, Margo Willmert, Everett Willmert, and Brennan Willmert, all of Wabash; and his twin brother Tom (Jean) Cusack, of Hawley, Pennsylvania.  He was preceded in death by his father, John Cusack; his mother, Jannett Cusack; and his brother, Patrick Cusack.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, with Pastor Joel Cogdell officiating.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Terrence Cusack's final arrangements. 

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

Nakeia Kiann Hartley

 

Nakeia Kiann Hartley, 45, formerly of Wabash and currently of Belton, Texas, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born on November 20, 1975, in Wabash, to the late Sierra (Warren) Curtis.  Nakeia married James Russell Hartley on April 15, 1995. 

Nakeia is survived by her husband, Russell Hartley, of Belton, Texas; stepfather, Thomas Curtis, of Wabash; one son, Conner Hartley and one daughter, Kristen Hartley, both of Belton, Texas; and one brother, Tommy Curtis, of Wabash.  

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor John Cook officiating.  Burial will be at Mount Etna Cemetery. 

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to services, starting at noon, at the funeral home.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, have been trusted with Nakeia Hartley's final arrangements. 

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

Claude Allan Brane

Claude Allan Brane, 82, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:29 a.m., on September 8, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in LaFontaine, on February 11, 1939, to the late Russell and Suzanna (Thompson) Brane.

Claude was a 1957 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  He married Mary E. Stuber on July 2, 1961. He worked at Diehl Machines in Wabash, for eleven years, as a draftsman until he joined the United States Army Security Agency in 1961.  Claude served three years and was stationed in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  After the army, he went back to work at Diehl.  He then worked at Ford Meter Box, for 33 years, as a Senior Product Design Engineer, before retiring.  

Claude served as the President of the MSD of Wabash County School Board.  He was member of the LaFontaine Masonic Lodge No. 295 until they closed, then he transferred to the Wabash Hanna Masonic Lodge No. 61.  He was a member of the Wabash County Shrine Club, Fort Wayne Shrine Club, Scottish Right, the American Legion and Eastern Star.  Claude also attended LaFontaine United Methodist Church.  

Claude is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary E. Brane; sons, Michael (Lori) Brane and Samuel (Patricia) Brane, both of LaFontaine; grandchildren, Meghan (Bryce) Doyle, Zachary Brane, Rachel Brane, Daniel (Jordan) Brane; one brother, John R. Brane, of Van Buren; one nephew and several nieces.  Claude was preceded in death by brothers, Paul H. Brane and Donald E. Brane. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.  Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.  

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the funeral home with Masonic Services at 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, has been trusted with Claude's arrangements. 

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

Linda L. Craft

Linda Lee Craft, 71, a resident of Converse for most of her life, passed away at 7:31 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana.  She was born on July 13, 1950, in Marion, to the late Joseph L. and Betty Jean (Haskel) Kerlin. 

Linda was homemaker.  In her later years, Linda enjoyed shopping and her church in Converse. Most of all, she loved her granddaughter and spending time with her.  

Linda is survived by her two sons, Ernie (Mikki Bishop) Kerlin, of Wabash, and Allen Craft, of Texas; one daughter, Frances Mathis, of Marion; one granddaughter, Casie Craft; one brother, Mike (Diane) Kerlin, of Landis, Indiana, and one sister, Nancy Floyd, of Avon, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by two brothers. 

The family of Linda has chosen to have private services and will possibly hold a public service at a later date.  

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, 169 East Market Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Linda Craft's final arrangements. 

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

Duane Homer Davis

Duane H. Davis, 76, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away due to complications of Covid, at 2:54 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 21, 1945, to the late Homer E. and Reva A. Davis.

Duane was a 1963 graduate of Southwood High School and went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1968.  He served in the United States Army.  He was a Post Master for the United States Post Office in Kokomo.  Duane was member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Van Buren American Legion and held memberships to many tractor clubs.  Duane was a member of the LaFontaine Lions Club and loved making kettle corn at the Mississinewa 1812 booth and working at the tenderloin dinners.  Duane would hand out many tickets, to those he loved, for the dinners.  

Duane was friend to all.  He was always hungry and loved to eat. He never refused food saying, "I'm not proud."  In the Army, Duane learned how to make an amazing peanut butter pie and it was requested by friends and family for every gathering.  Duane loved boating, camping, tractors, tractor pulling and spending time at his condo in Florida. 

Duane is survived by many special family and friends, including Brent Harrison, Lisa Guinnup-Nicholson and girlfriend, Sue Vogleman.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Estates of Serenity in Marion, Indiana with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating.  Family asks that those who are attending the graveside service practice Covid precautions. 

The family will announce a gathering to celebrate Duane's life, at a later date, once the Covid pandemic subsides.   

Preferred memorials are to the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 or the LaFontaine Lions Club, 105 West Branson Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, has been trusted with Duane Davis' arrangements. 

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

Marilyn Francis Hill

Marilyn F. Hill, 81, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:27 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her home.  She was born on May 30, 1940, in Wabash, to the late Howard and Lillian (Frye) Coon.

Marilyn married Fred Hill on February 23, 1957.  In 1979, Marilyn retired from General Tire in Wabash.  Marilyn had a strong faith in God and adored her family.  Marilyn will be happy to see her friend of 50 years, Phyllis Maples, in heaven.  

Marilyn was a sport enthusiast and was the number 1 fan of her grandchildren.  Marilyn also enjoyed the Little League World series, and she was a Dodgers Fan.  

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Fred; one son, Fred E. Hill, of Indianapolis; three daughters, MaDonna J. (Pat Moede) Hill, of OshKosh, Wisconsin, Rhonda (David) Burns, of Wabash and Tonna (Stanley) Hudson, of Warsaw; two sisters, Doris Hirschy, of Decatur and MaryEllen (Edward) Happel, of Springhill, Florida; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.        

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, has been trusted with Marilyn Hill's final arrangements. 

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

Frances E. Barker

Frances E. Barker, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on May 10, 1925, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Nicolo and Concetta Broccolo.  

Frances married Walter Ivan Barker on January 21, 1950; he passed away on September 19, 2009.  Frances was an active Jehovah's Witness for 79 years, being baptized on August 6, 1942.  Frances loved to cook and have company visit her.  She will be remembered fondly by all those whose lives she touched.   

Frances' legacy lives on in her many beloved nieces and nephews.

Per Frances' wishes, private graveside services will be held at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. 

The family of Frances E. Barker have trusted McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, Indiana, with final arrangements.  

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