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THE PAPER October 18, 2017
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Thomas Hamilton, 71
Andrew Miller
Outdoor enthusiast
U.S. Navy veteran
July 7, 1970 – Oct. 3, 2017
Aug. 8, 1946 – Oct. 8, 2017 Thomas Earl Hamilton, 71, of Linton, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born Aug. 8, 1946, in Wabash, he was the third son of Lawrence Joseph and Ethel Marie (Campbell) Hamilton. He was the Senior Implementation Manager for WESCO International in Fort Wayne. He served his country with the United States Navy on the USS Saratoga and the USS Lexington. He was an avid birder. Surviving relatives include: two sons, Anthony Hamilton of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Nathan Hamilton (Elizabeth) of Evansville; his companion, Paula McGlawn of Linton; siblings, Fred Hamilton (Linda), Jim Hamilton (Rosie), Bob Hamilton (Lynn), Bill Hamilton (Theresa), Ed Hamilton (Cindy) and Barbara Hundley (Roger); his grandchildren, Derek, Sarah, Grant, Emma, Eva and Katie; and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Hamilton and his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Jenkins Funeral Home in Lyons. Interment will follow in Marco cemetery. Public visitation will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. The family asks that all memorial contributions be made to the Friends of the Goose Pond. Online condolences to the family are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.
Andrew Miller, 47, of Liberty Mills, lost his battle with esophageal cancer and passed away on Oct. 3, 2017. He was born on July 7, 1970 in Fort Knox, Ky., to Arthur L. and Arlene (Marcum) Miller. Andrew graduated from Manchester High School in 1989. He loved hunting, fishing, and being in nature. He was a welder by trade, working at Wabash Valley Mfg. in Silver Lake, Dexter Axle in North Manchester, and Auto Truck Group in Huntington, where he made numerous friends. Andrew is survived by his wife Patricia (Fix) Miller, two sons Jesse Lewis Miller and Casey Lee Miller, his father and step-mother Arthur (Betty) Miller, and a sister and brother-in-law Audrey (Gary) Queckboerner. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene Miller. Andrew was so grateful to be a part of such a big, wonderful family. He will be so dearly missed. There will be a celebration of Andrew’s life on Saturday, Oct. 21, with visitation at 5:30-6:30 p.m., with memorial services at 6:30 p.m. and a carry-in meal to follow at the North Manchester Congregational Christian Church, located at 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Memorial contributions to help the family with funeral expenses may be sent to Patricia Miller, P.O. Box 12, Liberty Mills, IN 46946.
Ruby Lane, 94
Donald Webb, 76
Anthony Shanabarger, 25
LaFontaine High School alumna
Worked at Bulldog Battery
Oct. 19, 1922 – Oct. 13, 2017
Retired Martin Yale employee
April 28, 1992 – Oct. 7, 2017 Anthony Michael Shanabarger, 25, of Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at his home. He was born April 28, 1992, in Fort Wayne, to Robin Gorham and Lisa Shanabarger. Anthony was a 2011 graduate of Wabash High School and worked at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, and a former Boy Scout. Anthony enjoyed his dog and two cats, skateboarding, and BMX biking. Anthony also played Little League Baseball four
years. He is loved and survived by his mother, Lisa Shanabarger and grandmother, Shirley (Bakehorn) Shanabarger, both of Wabash; aunt, Sherry (Joaquin SanChez) Shanabarger of Seattle, Wash., uncle, John (Peggy) Shanabarger of Sussex, Wis.; and three cousins, Rachel Shanabarger, Mary Shanabarger, and Ann Shanabarger, all of Sussex. He was preceded in death by his father, Robin Gorham. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, and Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Funeral services were Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, with Father Paul Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset. The memorial guest book for Anthony may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Janet Tyner, 77 Enjoyed mushroom hunting June 3, 1940 – Oct. 9, 2017
Janet Lee Tyner, 77, of rural Huntington, died at 4:53 am, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at her home. She was born June 3, 1940 in Laporte, to Louis and Bertha (Grace) Spear. Janet married Harold V. “Pete” Tyner in Wabash on Dec. 28, 1957; he died September 27, 1995. She is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; a stepsister, and two step-brothers. Private services and burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Ruby Frances Lane, 94, of LaFontaine, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at 3:20 a.m. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922, in Wabash County to James F. and Flosstilla Sevilla (Bowers) Stair. Frances married Claude Lane, Jr. on Jan. 27,
1952. She is survived by two sons; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents. Funeral Services took place Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. Burial followed at La Fontaine IOOF Cemetery.
April 2, 1941 – Oct. 13, 2017
Donald Ray Webb, 76, passed away on Oct. 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 2, 1941, to Melvin “Ted” Webb and Clara Marie (Ramey) Webb in Butcher Holler, Ky. Donald is survived by a wife, three children, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Calling hours will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.
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