3rd Middle School honor roll announced

Wabash Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third nine weeks.

5th Grade High

Honor Roll : Katherine

Bradford-Marks, Lilith Brookshire, Aniah Cole, Kedryn

Evenson, Katelynn

France, Demetri

Shull, Isabella

Sisco, Margaret

Steller, Sutton

Stoffell, Mason

Tart, Jameson

Wallen

5th Grade

Regular Honor

Roll : Kaydence

Boone, Zoey Burns, Camille Coffman, Caleb Cogdell, Teresina Cordes, Addison Dinkins, Lakin Eiler, John

Ellet, Lillyan

Gidley, Faith Hines, Nicholas Hipskind, Braylon Honeycutt, Ava Lester, Cruz

Long, Hazel

McCoart, Camden

Mckee, Jaydenn

Mertz, Kylie

Mickelson, Alexander Perkins, Reece Ritter, Kylyn

Rose, Autumn

Shidler, Micah

Siders, Halie Smith, Charlotte Spring, Paycen Stackhouse, Chaya Starkey, Lily

Steele, Briar

Stoffel, Avery Teel, Andrew Trapp, Kensleigh Whitney, Joseph Worley

6th Grade High

Honor Roll : Brooklyn

Arrowood, Ayla Barber, Tayelin

Bechtold, Kasey

Black, Mason

Braun, Jenna

Burton, Ezekiel

Byers, Callan

Cantrell, Emma

Cantrell, Eliza

Denney, Keaton

Fairchild, Mya

Golliher, Aubrey

Hanes, Harper

Hanes, Robert

Harriss II, Kyndal

Harris-Lemaster, Camdyn Hinkle, Lucas Kaufman, Lillian Kelley, Maddilynn

Livingston,

Kendylan Lochner, Victoria Lopez, Oliva Mathis, Maddox

Minddach, Baelee Noland, Avionna Osborne, Karter Prater, Ian Rowe, Jake Sailors,

Amber Shaffer, Kinley Strickler, Zandra Thompson, Daisy Till, Tyler Wardwell

6th Grade Regular Honor

Roll : Josie

Bakehorn, McKinley Baker, Ashlyn Bass, Christopher BelliMalaga, Hailey Berry, Hayden

Cartwright, Devvin Cornett, Tinsley

Crace, Treyce

Daughtry, Elijah

Eltzroth, Samuel

Eppley, Tobius

Fettig, Hope Fritter, Tristan Gardner, Layla Garner, Cadence Gatchel, Rellan Hines, Evelyn Hipskind, Landan Johnson, Jaslynn Judy, Stormy Julian, Alexis Keirsey, Cole

Leeka, Kaylee

Long, Liam Losher, Kaydence McCord, Chase Miller, Ava

Moorman, Jester

Purvis, Allayna

Renn, Alyssa Rose, Landon Schuler, Charlotte Selleck, Andrew Shepherd, Kira Smith, Sienna

Stoffel, Madeline

Vandergrift, Lillian

Vanhoose, Ella

Weaver, Reed Wiles

7th Grade High

Honor Roll : Carson Amburey, Kaitlyn Brewer

Scarlet Brookshire, Quinnlynn

Campbell, Noah Glenn, Alexis Indrutz, Gabriel

LePage, Michael

LePage, Jabin

Miles, LIla Selleck, Alyssa Sheridan, Martha Steller

7th Grade Regular Honor Roll : Tip Bolen, Gunner Gressell, Ian Edmond, Carlee

Honeycutt, Shannon King, Ava

Lynn, Liam

McCann, Kamden

Oswalt, Emma

Selleck, Ayanna

Sellers, Taylin

Shepherd, Beatrix

Thomas, Ashton

Thurman, Zoe Vail, Olivia Wilkin

8th Grade High

Honor Roll: Amanda Alspach, Brenda Alspach, MaKenna Bechtold, Lucas Coffman, Chloe Cooper, Mia Fairchild, Haylee

Figert, Candyss Fisher, Violet George, Sally Harrell, Rinka Higuera, Oliver

Sapusek, Clayton Shepler, Harley

Zumbrun

8th Grade Regular Honor

Roll : Luke Blossom, Tucker Bradley, Braelyn Eis, Sophia France, Brooklyn Gressley,

Leeairah Hicks, Brianna Martin, Haiden McWhirt, Jarrett McWhirt, Paige Miller, Kiera

Newsome, Vivien Ploughe, Audri Shidler, Megan Snavely, Mallory Tart, Averie Turner

Robert “Bob” Wade

U.S. Air Force veteran Sept. 23, 1929 – April 1, 2023

Robert Michael “Bob” Wade, 93, of Wabash, died on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, following a short illness.

He was born to Claude and Eva (McGlennen) Wade, on Sept. 23, 1929, in Defiance, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Indiana; Peru, Silver Lake, North Manchester, Wabash.

Robert was a 1947 graduate of Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake. Robert was a proud Purdue Boilermaker and was a chemical engineering graduate in 1952. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He married Joan Brooke (Hettler) on Oct. 9, 1953, at the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren in North Manchester. They lived in North Manchester and moved to Wabash, where they gifted their children with a childhood full of love, faith and fun.

Bob and his wife, Josie were longtime members of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash, where they sang in the choir for more than 60 years. They also loved local theatre and performed in shows for more than 30 years with Wabash Area Community Theatre. As recently as this past September, Bob performed in “Guys and Dolls.” Bob and Josie also directed and performed in variety shows in Palmetto Palms, Ft Myers, Fla., where they wintered for decades.

He worked for General Tire in Wabash, Anaconda Wire and Cable in Marion and Cablec in Indianapolis. He was the holder of eight patents focusing on the wire and cable industry. He was a math tutor, a Sunday School teacher, Scout leader and Meals on Wheels volunteer. Bob was a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club and also co-organized the Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial Exhibit in Wabash. He was an avid reader, lifelong learner, and recently enjoyed writing skits for church.

He is survived by his three children, Angela B. (Michael) Beauchamp, Wabash, Todd R. (Debbie) Wade of Carmel, and Julie M. Kinzer (Eric Jones), of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Parker (Katie) Beauchamp of Wabash, and Boulder, Colo., Chelsea B. (Ryan) Rediger of Fishers, Hayley (Ty) Renbarger of Wabash, Mark Wade (Emily Gavel) of Denver, Colo., Tim (Blair) Wade of Rockville, Michael Wade of Carmel, Taylor (Samantha) Kinzer, Derek (Kayla) Kinzer, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jordan Kinzer - US Navy, stationed in San Diego, Calif.; 10 greatgrandchildren, Henry Beauchamp, Cora Beauchamp, Neveah Rediger, Ruby Rediger, Beckett Shaw, Florence Renbarger, Walker Wade, Aurora Kinzer, Dawson Kinzer, Asher Kinzer.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Josie, his parents, Claude and Eva, two brothers, Claude M. and Richard Wade, Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash, with the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Wabash Area Community Theatre (WACT) or the First United Methodist Church Choir.

The memorial guest book for Bob may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Charles Klingler, 96 Attended West Point

April 7, 1926 – March 22, 2023

Charles Daniel Klingler, 96, died on March 22, 2023.

He was born, the second of three sons, to Freeman Lloyd Klingler and Nettie Pearl Thomas Klingler on April 7, 1926, on a small farm near Beaverdam, in Allen County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, by brothers Paul and John, and by a daughter, Susan.

Surviving him are his wife; his children David, Robert, Rebecca, Thomas, John, and Mark; and nine grandchildren.

From boyhood he excelled as a student. In his senior year of high school he made the highest score in the county on the state scholarship test; and his poem “My Heart, Too Young to Bear” won the county poetry contest. Drafted into the army a month after his graduation in 1944 and two months after the death of his 10-year-old brother Paul by cancer, he shortly received an appointment to West Point. When World War II ended in August 1945, he resigned his appointment and entered Manchester College. He graduated in 1948 with teaching credentials in English and mathematics, and with encouragement, by vote of the college faculty, to become a college teacher. A year later, he married his college sweetheart, Susie Marie Stoner.

From 1948 to 1959 he taught in high schools in Mount Morris, Ill., Columbus, and Kokomo, and earned a master’s degree in English at Indiana University. In 1959, he accepted the invitation of President A. Blair Helman to teach English at Manchester. Thanks to financial incentives from the college, he was able to complete his work for the PhD in 1970, with a thesis titled “Some Principles of Meaning and Structure in the Poetry of Hart Crane.” He was now a full professor and chair of the department. He was also the father of seven children ranging in age from six to nineteen.

He loved language and literature, and indeed all learning; and it was a joy to him that conversations at Sunday dinners fell easily into such topics. There were usually non-family guests present—often international ones. Susie was remembered, with affection, for her role as hostess. Charles grew increasingly, on these occasions, to admire her loving ways.

Charles served his profession of English by filling, consecutively, the roles of secretary, vice-president, and president of the Indiana College English Association. In 1969 he became interested in the work of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, serving for a time as secretary of the Fort Wayne chapter and then of the state board of directors.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. When at nineteen he resigned his appointment to West Point, the church’s teaching against war influenced his decision. For a time, on a trial basis, he was licensed to the ministry. He loved singing in the choir. He often wrote religious poems, and sometimes both the words and the music of hymns. Now and then he felt that, like the lark in one of Shakespeare’s poems, he sang “at heaven’s gate.” From another poet came the echo: “My mind to me a kingdom is.” In that kingdom Charles found great freedom, acknowledged by yet another of his remembered poets:

“Fishes, that tipple in the deep, Know no such liberty.”

Charles’s children and grandchildren admired his wisdom, kindness, and generosity. Throughout his life, he was concerned with the well-being of others and made sure his family was cared for and encouraged. As a prolific writer from childhood, he also wrote poetry; tributes to friends, family, and local institutions; words and music of prayers, hymns, and songs sung frequently by his family; and a journal of remarkable detail for nearly 40 years. His loved ones have been moved by the outpouring of sympathy from former students, friends, and colleagues whose lives were changed by knowing him.

A celebration of Charles’s life will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Charles Klingler, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana or Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962, or Manchester University Charles Klingler Scholarship Fund, 604 East College Ave., North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family of Charles Klingler has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Patricia Waggoner, 80

Was a homemaker

Feb. 23, 1943 – March 30, 2023

Our mother, Patricia Anne Waggoner, 80, of Wabash, died surrounded by her family, at 6:13 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on Feb. 23, 1943, in Wabash, to William Edward and Maxine (Speicher) Schoby.

Mom was a 1961 graduate of Noble Township High School. A local flood couldn’t stop her from marrying the love of her life, Lloyd Thomas Waggoner Jr., in Richvalley, on April 25, 1964. Before his death on April 16, 1978, they were blessed with three children; Brad, Rachel, and Chris. Mom later married Lewis B. Flohr II on July 6, 1990; he died Dec. 21, 2010.

Mom proudly chose to be a homemaker and raise her three children. She provided a home where we could ask questions, play outside way past dark, be creative, and exploration was encouraged. She raised us on biscuits and gravy, Rice-aRoni, Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, and homemade cakes for our birthdays. Mom loved Dolly Parton, her flower garden, reading, flea markets, eating out, and chocolate. Her ultimate joy was found in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was intelligent, kind, witty, loyal, fun, forgiving and she loved deeply.

Mom was also blessed with many dear friendships (Go Swing Club ladies!). Patricia (Snyder) Padrick is one of those friends and was by mom’s side for over 60 years. Our mom cherished Pat and we are forever grateful for her loyal friendship.

Mom is survived by her children, Brad (Ralph Payne) Waggoner of Rancho Mirage, Calif., Rachel (Mike) Lovett of Benton, Ky., and Chris (Stephanie Wagner) Waggoner of Wabash; five grandchildren, Ellie (Garrett) Lovett Fulgham, Annalee Lovett, Avery Lovett, Taylor (Bree) Wagner, and Celena Wagner; five great grandchildren, Hudson Wagner, Baker Wagner, Maizley Wagner, Nova Ammerman and Rain Ammerman. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill and Joe Schoby, and granddaughter Britany Hall.

Our mom was a devoted wife, loving mother, and loyal friend. We will move forward continuing to love her, cherish and laugh at our memories and honor her spirit daily. She was loved greatly and those that knew her and loved her most will miss her always. To our mom, mammy, and friend . . .”V is for Victory”!

Mom will be honored during a private family celebration. Preferred memorials are St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

Lovingly, her children, Brad Waggoner, Rachel Lovett, and Chris Waggoner.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Maxine Hegel, 99

Retired from ASCS office

April 16, 1923 – March 31, 2023

Maxine Leota Hippensteel Hegel, 99, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.

She was born on April 16, 1923, in Twelve Mile, to Frederick Charles and Ada (Wernigk) Green.

Maxine was a 1941 graduate of Twelve Mile High School and a graduate of the Wayne University of Beauty Culture. She married James C. Hippensteel in Warsaw, on Nov. 6, 1943; he died Nov. 17, 1982. She then married Philip H. Hegel at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash on June 29, 1991; he died March 3, 2014.

Maxine worked at the Wabash County ASCS office for 21 years, retiring in 1983, and volunteered at the Wabash County Hospital Gift Shop. She was a member of the Wabash Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star No.90, the Womans Clubhouse Association, Wabash Past Matrons, and AARP. Maxine received her 50 year Golden Award Member of the Eastern Star award, was Past Worthy Matron of the Laurel Chapter of the Eastern Star in Roann. She enjoyed traveling to other countries, islands, and different states. She also enjoyed golfing, crocheting, sewing, genealogy, making photo albums, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She collected Hallmark Christmas ornaments, and music records, CDs, and tapes.

She is survived by two daughters, Pricilla (Tom) Washer of Fort Myers, and Pamela (Richard) Doyle of Indianapolis; two step-children, Diana (Rodger) Rapp and Rod (Brenda) Hegel, both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Melissa (John) Schossler of Palatine, Ill., Michelle (Scott) Kernea of Dunlap, Tenn., Thomas (Jeannine) Washer of Granville, Ohio, and Karen (Matt) Everly of Lewis Center, Ohio; three step-grandchildren, Megan (Dan) Henderson of Somerset, Erica Mabery of Wabash, and Christy Hegel of Fort Wayne; five great-grandchildren, Annika, Kailey, and Alex Washer, Abigail and Adam Schossler, and four step great-grandchildren, Kalib and Hunter Mabery, Avery and Blake Henderson.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother Floyd Green, three sisters, Helen Bookwalter, Rosa Green, and Martha McHenry, and step grandson-in-law Aaron Mabery. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call Friday, April 7, 2023, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Bachelor Creek Church of Christ or Honeywell Foundation.

The memorial guest book for Maxine may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Anna Jane ‘Audi’ Miller Was 1991 Distinguished Citizen

April 4, 1929 – Feb. 27, 2023

Anna Jane “Audi” Miller formerly of Wabash, passed away peacefully Feb. 27, 2023, in Sun City West, Ariz.

Audi was born April 4, 1929. She and her husband of 72 years, Bob Miller, lived in Wabash until 2000 when they retired to Arizona.

Audi was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen in 1991.

Suzanne Elaine Tyo, 76

Was a dental hygienist

March 11, 1947 – March 31, 2023

Suzanne Elaine Tyo, 76, of Inverness, Fla., passed away March 31, 2023, at Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto, Fla.

She was born in Marion, on March 11, 1947, to the late George and Lois (Watson) Spencer.

Suzanne was a dental hygienist and moved to Inverness, Fla., in 2015 coming from Wabash. She enjoyed swimming and crafting.

She is preceded in death by her sister Pam Romano Timmons.

Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Larry Tyo. Other survivors include her children Melinda (Jon) Kazmierski and Brian (Jacqueline) Tyo; brother Jeff Spencer; and four grandchildren, Jacob Tyo, Mason Tyo, Madeleine Tyo, and Noah Kazmierski.

Private cremation arrangements by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

In lieu of memorial gifts, the family asks that you donate funds to your preferred cancer research organization.

Peggy Jean Tully

Was a retired geriatric nurse June 4, 1941 – Jan. 25, 2023

Peggy Jean Tully, formally of Lagro, passed away on Jan. 25, 2023.

She was born on June 4, 1941, in Clinton, Mo., to Ressie Rodgers and Sam McBride.

She retired with over 30 years as a geriatric nurse.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Clarence Tully, son, Gary Tully, and daughter, Linda Bruce.

She is survived by her son, Terry Tully, and wife, Cathy, of Pass Christian, Miss.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband of 59 years at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. No graveside services will be observed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kay Eads, 78

Was real estate agent May 2, 1944 – March 28, 2023

Kay L. Eads, 78, Urbana, passed away in the early morning hours of March 28, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of Duane and Ginevra (Auker) Bechtold, Kay was born on May 2, 1944, in Huntington.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1962, Kay attended Glamour Girl Cosmetology School in Marion. She also obtained her real estate license from the Beer School of Real Estate, where she found her true calling of helping people find their dream home. For 28 years Kay worked at Peebles GMAC Real Estate and Terrell Realty Group before retiring in 2015. She was a member of the Moose Lodge 1518 in North Manchester and the Elks Lodge 471 in Wabash. Kay was a godly woman and a member of Life Church in Huntington.

The loving memory of Kay L. Eads will be forever cherished by her sons, Tadd (Peggy) Eads, Lagro, and Terry (Amy) Eads, Urbana; companion of 22 years, Lee “Homer” Holmes, Urbana; grandchildren, Abby (Blake) Bitzer, North Manchester and Allison (Corbin) Dawes, Andrews; great-grandchildren, Brontly, Maddox, Beckett, and Tyler; and the many friends and families she helped over the years.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bob Bechtold.

Family and friends may call Thursday, April 6, 2023, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. on April 6, immediately following visitation with Pastor Mike Hill and Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Kay L. Eads, memorial contributions may be made to Life Church, 900 E. State St., Huntington, IN 46750 or Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

The family of Kay L. Eads has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Mrytle I. Moore, 84 Member of Wabash Alliance Church

Jan. 17, 1939 – March 31, 2023

Mrytle I. Moore, 84, of Wabash, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on, Friday, March 31, 2023, at her son’s residence in Wabash.

She was born to Owen and Ethel (Romans) Miller on Jan. 17, 1939, in Hitchins, Ky.

Mrytle was a homemaker. She was a member of Wabash Alliance Church in Wabash.

Mrytle is survived by three sons, Ben (Carrie) Moore of Wabash, Dennis (Kimberly) Moore of Mt. Vernon, Ronald (Michelle) Moore of Lagro; one daughter, Liz (Jeff) Losher of Roann; 11 grandchildren, Brent Losher, Scott Losher, Meagan Green, Dannielle Losher, Kipp Moore, Matthias Moore, Dustin Moore, Anna Chaplin, Caleb Moore, Zackary Moore, Shaylin Butler; 13 great-grandchildren, Skylar Losher, Dylan Losher, Melanie Losher, Kaylyn Green, Caeden Green, Camden Green, Maddux Green, Brennen Losher, Alora Hampton, Aryah Chaplin, BenJeana Chaplin, Aria Chaplin, Kieran Moore; one great-great-grandchild, Skylar Losher II; one sister, Violet Miller of Circleville, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her parents, four children, Donald Eugene, Gregory Brent, Robert Moore, Diana Judy, and one great-grandchild, Hiro Chaplin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, with Pastor Todd Render officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Mrytle Moore’s final arrangements.

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

Martha Baker, 96 Enjoyed crafting

June 11, 1926 – March 27, 2023

Martha Jane Baker, 96, of Wabash, died at 10:55 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on June 11, 1926, in Wabash, to Russell and Cleo (Elshire) Kuffel.

Martha was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Maxwell “Max” Baker in Wabash on May 7, 1947; he died April 8, 1997. She was the secretary at Baker Insurance Company. Martha was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church and the Alpha Pi Omega sorority several years. She enjoyed reading, working crafts, and traveling.

She is survived by two children, Jon (Susan) Baker of Wabash, and Judy Coburn of Martinsville; six grandchildren, Chad (Taylor) Baker of Mercer Island, Wash., Stephanie (Kurt) Braun and Matthew (Jessica) Baker, both of Wabash, Joshua Coburn of Martinsville, Jerad (Brittney) Coburn of Cypress, Texas, and Jacob Coburn of Martinsville; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Don Kuffel, and four sisters, Virginia Yentes, Mildred Haag, Dolas Stahl, and Marjory Watson.

Visitation and funeral services were Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Martha may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

James Perkins, 77 Retired from Eaton Controls

July 19, 1945 – March 27, 2023

James L. Perkins, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on July 19, 1945, in Martin County, Ky., to Frank and Ruby (Ramey) Perkins.

James was a 1964 graduate of VanLear High School. He married Alice Faye Meade on Oct. 15, 1966.

He worked for and retired from Eaton Controls in Supervision in North Manchester, Indiana. James loved fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed watching wrestling, the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, and Bengals, but most of all he loved his family. James attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash.

James is survived by his wife, Alice Perkins of Wabash; three daughters, Kim (Greg) Oliver of Huntington, Tina (Scott) Humphrey of Huntington, Amy (James) Flack of Wabash; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Roger (Ruby) Perkins of Madison, Ga.; three sisters, Sheila (Kenneth) Jennings, Lisa Vanhoose, Dorothy (Bobby) Ratliff, all of Watkinsville, Ga. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, James Frank Perkins, four brothers, and four sisters.

Visitation and funeral services were Friday, March 31, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater and Pastor Ken Jennings officiating.

Preferred memorials can be made to Wabash County Cancer Society in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with James Perkins’ final arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Jack Whalin, 68 Affiliated with ARC

June 30, 1954 –March 30, 2023

Jack Anson Whalin, 68, of Wabash, died at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 30, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, to Col. William C. and Dorothy (Dulmage) Whalin. Jack graduated from the School for the Blind and Deaf in Tucson, Ariz. He was affiliated with the ARC of Wabash County. He is survived by his guardian, Lisa (John) Blocher and special friends, Tyler Blocher and Liz Stangl, all of Wabash; and other special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 am Thursday, at the funeral home.The memorial guest book for Jack may be signed at grandstaff-hentgen.com.