Ernest L. Martin Jr.

 

Ernest L. Martin Jr., 74, of Wabash, Indiana, formerly of Sacramento, California, passed away at 7:36 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1949, to Ernest Sr. and Charolette (Kelly) Martin in Blue Island, Illinois.

Ernie served in the United States Marines from 1966 to 1970, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Rifle Marksman Badge. He was a truck driver and also a supervisor at the Bannon Street Homeless Shelter. Ernest married Alice Self on October 24, 1986. She passed away on April 6, 2021. He was a member of Warehouse Ministries in Sacramento, California. 

Ernie is survived by two stepchildren, Christina (Isaac) Jay of Roseville, California, Brett McCulley of Sacramento, California; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jerrie Gee of Florida, Pam Cassano of Florida, Mary Canfield of Alaska; one brother, Jeff Martin of Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one son, Ernest Martin III. 

Per Ernest's wishes there will be no services.

Inurement will take place at Sacramento Valley Nation Cemetery in Dixon, California at a later date. 

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

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

Jerry S. Shenefield

 

Jerry S. Shenefield, 91, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 9:07 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1932, to Stuart and Wilma (Martin) Shenefield in LaFontaine, Indiana. 

Jerry was a 1951 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He married Rita Mae Ricks on April 13, 1952, they had five children. He then married Virginia Snodgrass on November 26, 1969, they had two children. She passed away on May 30, 2008. Jerry worked for Dana Corp. in Marion, Indiana for 50 years before retiring. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Wabash and a life member of Boundry Line Church of Christ in LaFontaine. He was also a member of the Van Buren American Legion Post 368, VFW of Marion, and the National Rifle Association. 

Jerry is survived by three sons, Jay (Cindy) Shenefield of LaFontaine, Indiana, Alan (Marianne) Shenefield of Marion, Indiana, Ed (Michelle) Shenefield of Marion, Indiana; four daughters, Debra (Terry) Powell of Marion, Indiana, Denise (Charles) Enyeart of Wabash, Indiana, Dawn (Keith) Dennison of Wabash, Indiana, Donna (Ben) Slocum of Niles, Michigan; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Shenefield of LaFontaine, Indiana; one sister, Ann Miltenberger of Marion, Indiana; and special friend, Cindy Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son in law, Terry Powell, and one grandson, Daniel Gaylourd. 

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Josh Fennell officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Church of Christ in Wabash or the 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 Jerry Shenefield's final arrangements.

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

Ralph E. Heiser

 

Ralph E. Heiser, 92, of LaFontaine, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 2, 1930, to Morris and Mae (Stair) Heiser in Gas City, Indiana.  

Ralph was a graduate of LaFontaine High School. He served in the United States Army as a Sargent during the Korean War. He married Rosemary Coty on October 9, 1955. He worked as a Union Carpenter. Ralph was a member of the LaFontaine Christian Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 15 in Wabash and a life member of the LaFontaine Masonic Lodge. Ralph enjoyed entertaining and having people over at the pool, boating, and playing cards.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Rosemary Heiser; two sons, Kerry Heiser of Wabash, Indiana, Tony Heiser of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Marsha (Charles) King of Wabash, Indiana, Tamera Mosier of North Manchester, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Leigh (Mark) Denniston. Emily King, Jennifer Southwick, Vincent (Stephanie) Brooks, Andrea (Ryan) Haynes, Kyle Heiser, Brad Mosier (Becky Vanpatten); seven great-grandchildren, Tyler (Megan) Denniston, Mason Brooks, Jada Brooks, Lily Haynes, Conner Taylor, Alexander Southwick, Taylor Brooks; one great great-granddaughter, Stevie Denniston; 2 sisters, Louise Sheetz, Patricia Althouse. 

He was preceded in death by both parents; one sister, Mary Ellen Smith; and one grandson, Randy Mosier.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Lafontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. 

Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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

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

Brian E. Moore

 

Brian E. Moore, 62, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his sister's residence. He was born on February 3, 1961, to Bert and Phyllis (Aikers) Moore in Wabash, Indiana.

Brian was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Janet Hapner on August 5, 1989. She passed away on December 19, 2014. Brian worked for Par-Kan in Silver Lake, Indiana. He was an avid mushroom hunter and fisherman. Brian was a hard worker and would do anything for anyone.

Brian is survived by two daughters, Nicole (Trent) Parson of Denver, Indiana, Megan Payne of Akron, Ohio; two grandchildren, Braya Parson and Trey Payne; one brother, Chris Moore of Wabash, Indiana; one sister, Lorna (Mark) Worrick of Wabash, Indiana; and two best friends, brother-in-law, Mark Worrick of Wabash, Indiana and Ronnie Isaac of South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister, Luann Hammonds, and one brother, Bill Moore. 

Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will take place privately in Topmost, Kentucky. 

Preferred memorials can be directed to Par-Kan Company in memory of Brian Moore to benefit current employees and work family in care of McDonald Funeral Homes. 

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

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

Deborah "Debbie" A. Chenoweth

 

Deborah "Debbie" A. Chenoweth, 74, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 13, 1948, to Wayne and Della Bonita "Bonnie" (Hillard) Crist in Wabash, Indiana. 

Debbie is a 1967 graduate of Marion High School. She married Danny Chenoweth on July 1, 1967. She worked for a retail store called Hang Ups for 17 years and was a homemaker. Debbie was a member of the American Legion Psot 15 Wabash Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing Bingo and played golf regularly, but most of all she loved her family and her animals.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Dan Chenoweth of LaFontaine, Indiana; one son, Douglas (Jody) Chenoweth of LaFontaine, Indiana; two granddaughters, Bayli Chenoweth of Wabash, Indiana, Madison Chenoweth of Wabash, Indiana; one brother, Dan Crist of North Carolina. She is preceded in death by one sister, Diane Maloy. 

There will be a private family Celebration of Life 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, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Deborah Chenoweth's final arrangements.

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

Robert "Bob" E. Lee Jr.

 

Robert "Bob" E. Lee Jr., 87, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1936, to Robert E. Sr. and Irene (Donovan) Lee in Huntington, Indiana.

Bob was a 1954 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Betty Ann Hughes on January 5, 1973. Bob worked as a supervisor at B Walters and Magnetics, then worked as an operator at General Tire in Wabash; retiring November 18, 1997. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and was a man that could fix anything. Bob also owned a washer and dryer repair business. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge in Wabash.

Bob is survived by his wife, Betty Lee of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Christopher (Lynn) Lee of Sweetser, Indiana; three daughters, Tara (Robert) Spaulding of Florida, Kara Clark of Georgia, Tawny Hardy of Florida; eleven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Robert and Richard Lee, and one sister, Judith Ann Lee.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana with Father Jay Horning officiating. 

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

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

Barbara C. Florek

 

Barbara C. Florek, 90, of LaFontaine, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 7, 1933, to Glen T. and Gladys P. (Vanness) Jones in Wabash, Indiana.  

Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Banquo High School. She married Rudolph Florek on May 15, 1954. He passed away on March 23, 2018. Barbara enjoyed reading, cooking, playing puzzles and solitaire, but most of all she loved her family. 

Barbara is survived by two sons, Max Florek and Dennis Florek (Teresa Bozell), both of LaFontaine, Indiana; two daughters, Theresa (Jerry) LaShure, of LaFontaine, Indiana and Pamela (Mark) Clindaniel, Scottsburg, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Alena Rogers, Brandon LaShure, Andrew Florek, Jocelynn Clindaniel, Marcus Clindaniel, Dylan Florek, Devon Clindaniel; and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, James Florek, one brother, Charles "Bud" Jones, and three sisters, Frieda Wages, Juanita Weaver, and Infant sister.   

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, Indiana with Father Jay Horning officiating.  Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. 

Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

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

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