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block of Willow Way for medical assist.
Margaret Zentz, 99
June 15 At 3:54 p.m., 300 block of East 2nd Street for medical assist.
Nov. 23, 1916 – May 27, 2016
June 17 At 1:19 p.m., 1200 block of Laurel Circle for medical assist. Land Transfers
MidFirst Bank to Housing and Urban Development, corporate deed. The Lord’s Table Inc. and Lord’s Table Inc. to Rock City LP, corporate deed. Debra J. Hardin to Rock City LP, warranty deed. Terry LeMaster and Gene Tomlinson to Rock City LP, warranty deed. Jeffrey B. and Teresa L. Springer to Victoria R. and Anthony L. Bowman, warranty deed. Rick and Jenny L. Nance to Bryan W. and Michelle K. Dillon, warranty deed. Jessica L. Lynn Gahl and Jessica L. Lynn to Loretta S. Gahl, quitclaim deed. Crossroads Bank to Thomas H. and Lee Ann Grizzle, corporate deed. Brad M. and April M. Eberly to H & F Wagoner Enterprise Inc., quitclaim deed. Rick and Tonda Wells to Tammy K. Bollinger, Barbara N. Bollinger, Tammy K. Larson and Barbara N. Larson, warranty deed. Charles D. Glasener to Justin M. and Kerry L. Friermood, warranty deed. Eugene D. and Nilah M. Kelley to Courtney L. and Benjamin T. Backer, trust deed. Richard C. and Helen L. Wells to Beacon Credit Union, quitclaim deed. Hobert Meek Jr. and Tammy Meek to Scott M. Joslyn, warranty deed. Peggie A. Green to Stephanie D. Bogman, quitclaim deed. Peggy McCallen to Bryan T. McCallen, Sylvia K. McCallen and Mary Ann Daymude, quitclaim deed. Benjamin P. Corn, Ben Corn and Becky Bowman to Jason P. and Benjamin P. Corn, deed. David L. and Suzanne Cox to Matthew L. Guiff, warranty deed. Michael J. Reed, J. Edward Reed, Shirley A. Anderson, Shirley
Sunday school teacher Margaret Elizabeth Ahlfeld McCombs Zentz entered her eternal home on May 27, 2016, at the age of 99 years. She was born in White County, to Ernest and Helen (Liebo) Ahlfeld on Nov. 23, 1916. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Joseph McCombs and Donal Zentz. After her retirement from Wabash Magnetics, she graduated from Huntington College in elementary education and served as a substitute teacher. She spent her entire life in service to her Lord Jesus Christ as an organist, Sunday school teacher, and mission work. She practiced a faithful life of prayer and encouragement, and many family members, friends, and neighbors asked her to pray for them. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. She is survived by her three children, Dennis McCombs, Port Orange, Fla.; Don McCombs, Sebring, Fla.; and Debra Miller, Sebring, Fla. She has several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Alber, Bloomington, Ind her brother, James Ahlfeld, Dry Ridge, Ky., and was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Eugene Ahlfeld and sister, Martha Moon. Funeral services are planned on July 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Peru, and burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Peru. Condolences may be expressed online at www.macdonaldfuneral.com
Dean Proffitt, 62 General contractor Sept. 19, 1953 – June 16, 2016 Dean A. Proffitt, 62, of Wabash, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Sept. 19, 1953 in Wabash County, Indiana to the late David J. Proffitt and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt, his mother survives in Wabash. He was a Southwood High School graduate, class of 1971. Dean was a general contractor and an excellent carpenter. He enjoyed refinishing antique furniture. Dean loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Dean is also survived by a son, Kevin (Kassandra) Proffitt of Nappanee; brothers, Dan Proffitt (Donna) of LaFontaine, and Roy Proffitt (Janel) of Peru; sister, Mrs. Delores (Edward) Welsh of Hamilton, Ohio; and grandchildren, Kasyn, David, Emma and Taya Proffitt. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Terry Hinds. Burial will follow at the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Visitation was Monday, June 22, 2016, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Shirley Trusty, 77 Former gospel singer May 14, 1939 – June 18, 2016 Shirley Ann Trusty, 77, of Wabash, died at 5:01 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born May 14, 1939, in Lackey, Ky., to Gordner Waldon and Helen (Berry) Castle, and was raised by her grandparents, Rufus and Carrie Berry. Shirley was a home healthcare provider, and also worked at General Tire in Wabash. She was a member of the Christian Heritage Church, at one time sang with a Southern gospel group, and was a devout follower of Christ. She enjoyed crafts, cooking, and loved everyone. She is survived by her son, Clarence Trusty of Wabash; two grandchildren, Alethea (Mack) Eudy of Roann, and Tarrence (Melinda) Trusty of Wabash; six great-grandchildren, Braden Layne of Muncie, Christa (Kelsey Wendt) Murray of Urbana, Cassie Eudy of Roann, Kourtney Trusty, Ariston Trusty, and Sophie Trusty, all of Wabash; great-greatgranddaughter, Braelyn Blackburn of Urbana; the mother of her grandchildren, Sonja (Terry) Brewer of Wabash; and her brother, Robert (Mary) Castle of Ashland, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Sherena Kay Trusty, four brothers, and a sister. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church Building Fund. The memorial guest book for Shirley may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com. Ann Anderson, Jay E. Reed, Michael J. Reed and Reed Credit Trust to J. Edward and Shelley Reed, quitclaim deed.
Marsha A. Jones to Justin E. Jones, Marshall R. Jones and Marsha A. Jones, quitclaim deed. Jesse C. and
Stephanie R. Height to Rebecca D. Haynes, warranty deed.
THE PAPER
June 22, 2016
LaFontaine man charged in connection to January burglary By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com LAFONTAINE – A LaFontaine man has been arrested on felony charges in connection to a Jan. 24 burglary of a Branson Street residence. Shane W. McCray, 27, was booked into the Wabash County Jail on Saturday, June 11, on the charges of felony burglary wherein the building or structure is a dwelling, felony conspiracy to commit burglary and misdemeanor theft of less than $750. McCray’s arrest follows a five-month Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department investigation. Officers responded to the Branson Street residence on Jan. 24
SHANE MCCRAY after receiving a report of burglary, according to the probable cause affidavit. The home’s sole occupant told officers she arrived home from a short vacation to find her home burglarized and several items were stolen, including a laptop, the court records continued. On Jan 28, Det. Sgt. Michael Davis received a report that,
prior to the burglary, anti-theft tracking software was installed on the victim’s laptop and traced the computer to a residence in the 100 block of North Wabash Street in LaFontaine, according to the affidavit. Officers identified the location as McCray’s residence, the documents continued. From Feb. 1 to March 2, officers interviewed three men suspected of the burglary, including McCray and Matthew D. Auler, 28, LaFontaine. Officers arrested Auler in April. He was charged with felony burglary, felony conspiracy and misdemeanor theft of great than $750 and less than $50,000.
Ida May Grossman, 88 Loved to cook April 2, 1928 – June 19, 2016
Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 am, Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born April 2, 1928 in Ellingson, S.D., to Celia M. and Beatrice (Gooding) Smith. Ida May graduated from Monument City High School in 1945 and attended Manchester College. She married William N. Grossman in Huntington County, on Sept. 14, 1947; he died March 1, 2011. She spent her life helping on the farm and serving others. She loved to cook and host family and friends. Ida May was a member of the North Manchester Missionary Church and the Extension Homemakers. She was named the Farm Bureau Farm Wife of the Year. God blessed Ida May with a beautiful voice, and she sang with the Jubilaires Quartet for many years. She lived at Timbercrest since 2012. She is survived by six children, Becky (Dean) Benz of North Manchester, Tim (Karen) Grossman of Annapolis, Md., Rod (Sheila D.) Grossman of New Paris, Randy (Bonnie) Grossman of North Manchester, Rex (Sheila M.) Grossman of Urbana, and Rachel (Todd) Hoppes of Wabash; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Gordon Smith of Warren, Curtis (Dee) Smith of Fort Wayne, Paul (Doris) Smith of Morenci, Mich., and Edgar (Debi) Smith of Lagro; and three sisters Celia Shankster of Laketon, Rosemary (Melvin) Royer of Sanford, Fla., and Harriet (Jon) Askew of Mesa, Ariz. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at North Manchester Missionary Church, 806 E. St. Rd. 114, North Manchester, with Pastor Dan Binkley officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Lagro. Friends may call 2-8 pm Thursday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Preferred memorial is the Friends of Timbercrest. The memorial guest book for Ida May can be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com. Permits The following permits were issued by the Wabash City Building Department: Walmart, new vision center. Martin Smalley, sunroom. Arby’s, remodel. Kirtlan Automotive, remodel habanero grill. Brandt’s HarleyDavidson, sign.
Jim Johnson, remodel. Thom Hiner, new electric. Brian Fogel, remodel. Mike Williams, pool house. Mike Harter, demo garage. Barb Bishop, shed. The Fried Egg, remodel. The following permits were issued by
the Wabash County Plan Commission: Lorin Dotson, new home. Minor Rodriguez, pool. Donald Reavis, home addition. Levi Miller, pole building. Jolene Armstrong, pool.