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Citations Jan. 2 Joshua Reed, 24, 1011 Mill St., Wabash, parole violation. Todd Hyden, 30, 1234 Pike St., Wabash, failure to appear/contempt driving while suspended. Jan. 3 James Martin, 45, 1240 Main St., Lagro, public intoxication. Jan. 5 Bobby Wise, 37, 1170
Middle St., Wabash, conversion. December Building Permits Westchester Services, 375 Wedcor Ave. for a tower Jim Reynolds, 41 W. Canal St. for a remodel Habitat for Humanity, 595 W. Market St., remodel WellBrooke, 20 John Kissinger Dr., for a sign
Nellie Smith, 78 Member of Cathedral of Praise Sept. 13, 1934 – Jan. 2, 2013 Nellie Mae Smith, 78, of rural Wabash, died at 10:50 p.m. Jan. 2, at her home. She was born Sept. 13, 1934 in Blackberry, Ky. to John and Cordelia (Bridgeman) Ward. Nellie married Russell Smith in Paintsville, Ky. on April 12, 1950. She worked at General Tire in Wabash retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Cathedral of Praise in Wabash. Nellie enjoyed crocheting, making quilts, and going to garage sales, but most of all, she loved her children and grandchildren. She and her family moved to Wabash in 1966, coming from the state of Washington. She is survived by her husband, Russell Smith, Wabash; eight children, Eugene Smith, Laketon, IJoyce (Terry) Bland and Violet Smith, both of Wabash, Loretta (Matt) Brodrick, Lagro, Ronnie (Mary) Smith, Peru, Norman (Angie) Smith, Laketon, Gertrude Smith, Wabash, and Robin (Diane) Smith, Wolcottville; 28 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, one great-great grandson; brother, Manuel Ward, Wabash; and her sister, Daisy Daniels, Washington state. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service on Jan. 5, with Pastor Bernice Pickering officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Cathedral of Praise. The memorial guest book for Nellie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Living Essentials, 20 Ringle Dr., for a foundation Living Essentials, 20 Ringle Dr., for a new building John Unger, 472 N. Allen St., for a remodel Land Transfers Joseph Justice and Ada Justice to Amanda Jo Shepherd
Adolph Kubon Estate and Patricia Wake Personal Representative to Patricia Wake Howard Long and Lois Long Deceased to Kenny Purvis and Judy Purvis Kristina Lawson to Howard Lawson Thomas Christman to DRP Investments LLC Ken Yarnelle
Terril Stafford, 70 U.S. Army veteran Jan. 15, 1942 – Jan. 1, 2013 Terril Eugene Stafford, 70, Kokomo died on Jan. 1, at V.A. Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion. He was born in Warsaw on Jan. 15, 1942 Roger Stafford and Martha (Whitaker) Stafford. He first married Roswitha Schmidt on Aug. 18, 1963. She preceded him in death in May 1996. He then married Diana Baker on Feb. 13, 1999 in North Manchester and she survives in Gas City. Terril graduated from Laketon High School near Wabash in 1960. He then went on to honorably serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1964. Terril worked at the North Manchester Foundry for 32 years. He held several jobs at the foundry including supervisor. He was a member of the Brookhaven Wesleyan Church in Marion and the Van Buren American Legion Post 368. He is survived by his wife; Diana Stafford, Gas City; two sons; Jeffery and Barbara Stafford, Faribault, Minn, and Terril W.R. Stafford, Fort Wayne; one daughter; Michelle and John Martin, Wabash; four step daughters; Anita Bradley, Marion, Theresa and Jerry Williams, Marion, Kimberly and Jeff Buis, Columbia City, Marian and Tracy Garton, Bluffton, nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren; three half-brothers; John Templeton, Indianapolis, James Templeton, Indianapolis, and Jerry Templeton, Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents Funeral services were Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church in Marion. Officiating the funeral service will be Rev. Robert Van Cise. Burial will be at Laketon Cemetery near Wabash. Arrangements have been entrusted to Northern Indiana Funeral Care of Fort Wayne.
Donald Bailey, 95 Wabash resident Feb. 10, 1917 Jan. 5, 2013 Donald H. Bailey, 95, Wabash, passed away Jan. 5, 2:45 a.m., at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born in Lagro Township on Feb. 10, 1917 to the late John A. and Jennie (Lewis) Bailey. He married Loretta Harmon on Sept. 20, 1941. She passed away on Nov. 16, 1996. He was a graduate of LaFontaine High School and received an Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University in 1973. He worked as an engineer for General Tire, Honeywell, Markhon, and Anaconda. Donald was an AMA Motorcycle Referee for 50+ years, and also a longtime member of the Cannonball Motorcycle Club. He designed and built electronic timers, which he used to time various events. He is survived by a son, Robert (Judie) Bailey, Wabash; two daughters, Kathryn (Lynn) Downey, Linwood, Mich., Lacinda Schneider, Wabash; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Lester and two sisters, Geneva and an infant sister. Graveside Services will be held on Tues., Jan. 8, 2 p.m., at Memorial Lawns Cemetery with Pastor Robert Rensberger officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dallas Winchester Senior Center Food Pantry. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Donald Strauss, 87 Member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church May 18. 1925 – Dec. 28, 2012
Donald Mills Strauss, 87, North Manchester, died at 2:52 p.m. Dec. 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 18, 1925 in North Manchester, to Daniel Arden and Eileen (Mills) Strauss. Don left high school to enlist in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He attended Indiana University, graduated from Dartmouth College, and attended the Harvard School of Business. He married Billie Jane Grubb in Wabash, on June 19, 1949; she died March 21, 2004. As a fourth generation member of the Strauss family in North Manchester, Don continued the family business, which began in 1875, and was the founder of Strauss Veal Feeds and Midwest Poultry Services. Don was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Indiana University, the North Manchester American Legion, and a past member of the North Manchester Rotary Club. He was a recipient of the North Manchester Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. Don was an avid Indianapolis 500 fan, loved his family business, his North Manchester community, and his family. He and his wife Billie supported their community through many philanthropic organizations, including the Peabody Retirement Community, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Strauss Peabody Aquatic and Fitness Center. Donald is survived by his two daughters, Sarah (Robert) Krouse and Patricia (David) Grant, both of North Manchester; five grandchildren, Daniel M. (Paige) Krouse, Bloomington, Samuel R. Krouse, Ann Arbor, Mich., Sarah M. Grant, Chicago, Ill., Leah S. Grant, New York, New York, and Emily E. Grant, North Manchester; and his sister, Joanne Strauss Crown, Wilmette, Ill. Funeral services were Jan. 3, 2013, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel L. Hamlin and Pastor Ladona Webb officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Preferred memorials are to Peabody Retirement Community, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund, or the Community Foundation of Wabash County for the benefit of the Donald M. and Billie Jane Strauss Aquatic Center Endowment. The memorial guestbook for Don may be signed on-line at grandstaffhentgen .com.
Seany Siders, 91 LaFontaine High School graduate Aug. 22, 1921 – Jan. 3, 2013
Seany Ellen Siders, 91, LaFontaine, died at 12:25 a.m. Jan. 3, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center. She was born to the late William and Ida May (Hurley) Siders in Wabash County on Aug. 22, 1921. Seany was a graduate of LaFontaine High School 1939. She attended Marion Business College. She worked for the Eagle and Colonial Theatres in Wabash. She was employed by Browns Trucking Company in 1944. In 1947 she started working at Wabash Filling Supplies, which eventually lead to her position of traveling sales person. The company changed its name from Wabash Filling Supplies to Art Metal to Data Vue. When Data Vue closed in 1972, she was hired by Acme Visible Records and moved to Charlottesville, Va. Some years later, she was transferred to Hattiesburg, Miss. where she worked for Murray Envelope Company until her retirement in 1989 and then she moved back to Wabash. She traveled to every state in the United States plus Cuba and England. After retirement, Seany became active in the local AARP group planning tours for the group all over the United States. When her health started to decline, she moved to Bickford Cottage in Wabash, where she stayed five years before going to Rolling Meadows in LaFontaine. She is survived by nieces, Sandra (James) Weaver, Linda (Don) Jervis, and nephew, William (Susan) Siders, all of LaFontaine, and a nephew, Michael (Linda) Arwood, Denver, Ind Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Everett and Cecil, and sisters, Ethel and Kate. Graveside services were held Jan. 5, at I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine with Pastor Guy Provance officiating. Preferred memorials are Donor’s Choice. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com