Danny Allen

 

Danny Allen, 72, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Otis and Georgia (Jewell) Allen on February 12, 1951, in Richlands, Virginia.

Danny was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Laurie Geyer on September 16, 1972. He retired from Wabash Alloys after 29 years and was currently working part-time at Walmart in Wabash. Danny was a member at Church of Christ at Treaty. He was a sincere, caring, and generous man. Danny never met a stranger; he was quick-witted and enjoyed reading. He loved kayaking, smoking meat, mushroom hunting, but most of all he loved his family and grandchildren.

Danny is survived by his wife, Laurie Allen of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Daniel Allen of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Amanda R. McNally (Danielle) of Huntington, Indiana; two grandchildren, Makayla Noland (Johnathan Turner) and Renee Noland; two great grandchildren, Naomi Noland and Cassius Noland; one sister, Mrs. Max (Velma) Pitts of Amboy, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, Kevin Allen, one niece, Heddie Westafer, and two brothers, Bobby Allen and Hebie Allen.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to McDonald Funeral Home to offset final expenses for the family. 

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

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

Nancy J. (Harper) Kendall

 

Nancy J. Kendall, 85, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1937, to Roy and Marguerite (VanMark) Harper in Marion, Indiana.

Nancy was a graduate of Marion High School. She married Larry Kendall on May 13, 1956. She worked at Wabash Magnetics for 25 years. Nancy attended Lincolnville Community Church in Lincolnville, Indiana. Nancy loved maintaining her flowers, yard, and landscaping; most of all she loved her family and grandchildren. She was a pleaser and never wanted to be an inconvenience to anyone.  

Nancy is survived by her husband, Larry Kendall; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Kim) Mathews of Somerset, Indiana, Mrs. Bryan (Kristy) Cowden of Muncie, Indiana; four grandchildren, Trisha (Aaron) Eckman, Michael (Amy) Mathews, both of Wabash, Indiana, Kyle (Christina) Cowden of Manhattan, New York, Megan (Andrew) Stellwag of Whitestown, Indiana; eight great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Ron (Jill) McWithey of Anderson, Indiana. Nancy and Larry's beloved dog, Daisy; and three very close friends she spoke to on the phone each day.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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

Dianna J. Owen

 

Dianna J. Owen, 75, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at her residence in rural Wabash County. She was born to Joe and Ellen “Billie” (Williams) McCray on June 7, 1947, in Marion, Indiana.

Dianna was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School. She married Stanley E. Owen on April 9, 1966. She was a homemaker. Dianna enjoyed doing crafts and reading books as a hobby. The joys in her life were her family and especially her grandchildren. Dianna was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in Lafontaine.

Dianna is survived by her husband, Stanley Owen of Wabash, Indiana; one son, John (Becky) Owen of Marion, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Tasha) Harrell of North Manchester, Indiana, Mrs. Sean (Molly) Helfin of Wabash, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Kiowa Harrell (Kassie), Makayla Harrell, Wyatt Helfin, Sydney Helfin, Lane Helfin, Brooke Hall, Kassidy (Jared) Hill, Paine Owen; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Cooper of Marion, Indiana, Susie McCray of LaFontaine, Indiana; one niece, Mandy Shambarger; one nephew, Ryan McCray.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 in care of McDonald Funeral Home. 

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

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

Hiro Lee Kain Chaplin

 

Hiro Lee Kain Chaplin, 4 months old, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. He was born on September 27, 2022, to Ethan and Anna (Moore) Chaplin in Huntington, Indiana. 

Hiro is survived by his parents, four sisters, Alora Hampton, Aryah Chaplin, BenJeana Chaplin, and Aria Chaplin, all of Marion, Indiana; paternal grandparents, Dan (Kathrine) Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; maternal grandparents, Benjamin (Carrie) Moore of Wabash, Indiana; paternal great-grandparents, Roger (Dixie) Covey of Arkansas; and maternal great-grandmothers, Myrtle Moore of Wabash, Indiana and Carol Tackett of North Manchester, Indiana.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Todd Render officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the funeral home.

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

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

Virginia H. Smith

 

Virginia H. Smith, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 25, 1932 to Ted and Mary (Cole) Cooper in Buchanna County, Virginia.

Virginia was married to Daniel Barnhill, he passed away, then she married Roland Smith on December 5, 1973. She worked and retired as an LPN at John Hopkins Bayview Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Virginia was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Roland Smith of Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Daniel Barnhill of Sparrow Point, Maryland, David Barnhill of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Dale (Tom) Fox of Baltimore, Maryland, Amy Salas of Florida; one brother, Clarence “Doc” (Chris) Cooper of Wabash, Indiana; two sisters, Frances (David) Johnstone of Wabash, Indiana, Ethel Hill of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one son, Tracy Barnhill, one daughter, Joyce Dicembre, two brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Funeral Services will be on 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point Rd, Dundalk, Maryland. Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery Baltimore Co., Maryland.

 Additional calling hours will be two hours prior to the funeral service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk.

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

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

Bonnie Jean Terry

 

Bonnie Jean Terry, 85, of LaFontaine, passed away at 9:56 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bonnie was born to Cecil and Sarah Ruth (Evans) Rigney on January 19, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan.

Bonnie was a 1955 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She then graduated from Ball State Teachers College with a bachelor's degree and master's degree. She married Maurice O. Terry on June 16, 1962. He passed away on April 24, 2017. She worked as a teacher for MSD of Wabash County School Corporation, retiring after 38 years. Bonnie and Maurice were avid Alabama and Purdue fans and enjoyed spending time with lake friends and family at Lake Sechrist. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church, Pi Cappa Sigma, Sigma Kappa, Wabash County Retired Teachers Association, and Indiana State Retired Teachers. She was also involved with Meals on Wheels and Red Cross of Wabash, Indiana. 

Bonnie is survived by two brothers, Dr. Robert Rigney of North Vernon, Indiana, Thomas (Carolyn) Rigney of Marion, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Michael (Amanda) Rigney of LaFontaine, Indiana, Kelly (Gary) Pelkey of Muncie, Indiana, John (June) Rigney of Greensburg, Indiana, Stephanie Rigney of LaFontaine, Indiana; eight great nieces and nephews; four great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant son, Shawn O. Terry, who passed away on October 30, 1963, and one nephew, David Rigney, who passed away on November 17, 2014. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church.

Preferred memorials can be directed to LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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

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

James "Jim" Sirk

 

James "Jim" William Sirk, 74, passed away at 5:45 pm on January 16, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on August 20, 1948, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Wimmer) Sirk in Grant County, Indiana.

Jim grew up on a farm near Jalapa along with his brothers, Joe and Flava, and his sister, Sue, and attended Hendricks School and Oak Hill High School where he was quarterback on the football team and enthusiastic player on the basketball team under coaches Jim Law and Phil McCarter respectively.  Jim attended and eventually graduated from Ball State University, his education interrupted by his military service in Vietnam in 1970—1971.  Jim’s military service shaped much of the rest of his life.  The combat experiences at such a young age led to his gratitude at emerging from this conflict relatively unscathed physically and his appreciation of finding emotional equilibrium through a life caring for his horses, planting and nurturing his pine trees and his apple orchard, tending his bird sanctuary, and establishing a sanctuary for all wildlife, as the owner of Jalapa Pines tree farm. 

While at Ball State, Jim played football and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity through which he made life-long friends, true brothers.  After graduation, Jim’s business acumen led him to work for Harris Steel, Texaco, and as a sales rep for auto companies. During his work life, Jim continued his interest in music, preferably Bob Dylan, literature, preferably American history and poetry, and specifically local history of the Miami Indian tribe, since the farm he grew up on was the site of the Battle of Mississinewa in 1812. He married Betty Woodward on May 1, 2004.  

 Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty; three sons, Anthony James Sirk of Linden, Indiana, Ryan William Sirk of Jalapa, Indiana, Joseph Flava (Kortney) Sirk of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two grandsons, Harrison Flava, Penn Robert; one step son, Ben Woodward of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Joe Sirk of Angola, Indiana, Flava (Leah) Sirk of Sweetser, Indiana; one sister, Sue Landaw of Indianapolis, Indiana; two nephews, Scott Sirk of New Palestine, Indiana and Joel Keefer of Bloomington, Indiana; two nieces, Kristen Guttilla of Tampa, Florida, Kaitlyn Sallee of LaFontaine, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents.   

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Etna Cemetery in Huntington County.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at LaFontaine Christian Church.

Preferred memorials can be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 3091 E. 98th St. #240 Indianapolis, Indiana 46280.

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

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