Day: October 25, 2023

Steve Duane Jackson, 70, North Manchester, passed away on October 24, 2023, at his home. The youngest of six sons, Steve was born on November 26, 1952, in Warsaw to Henry and Eva (Hackworth) Jackson.
Steve attended Manchester High School, and a year later he married the love of his life, Linda Bradford on January 22, 1971. Through their fifty-two years of marriage, Steve was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He did whatever he could for anyone in need and loved to see people laugh, especially if that laughter was a result of his orneriness. Steve loved his wife and children dearly, and his grandchildren held a very special place in his heart.
Always a go-getter, Steve worked in the physically demanding construction industry for Miller & Sons Construction and Phend & Brown. Steve very much wanted to provide the best life possible for his family. Later in life, Steve traveled throughout the United States with Linda delivering recreational vehicles for two years before retiring in 2014 to spend more time with family and friends. He often attended church at Water of Life Church in Silver Lake.
The loving memory of Steve Jackson will be forever cherished by his wife, Linda Jackson, North Manchester; son, Mark (Kelly) Jackson, Valrico, Florida; daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Enyeart, North Manchester; brother, Ron Jackson, North Manchester; grandchildren, Austin (Madelyn) Jackson, Brooke (Danny Francis) Jackson, Brilee Enyeart, Bryson Enyeart, and Braxton Enyeart; three great-grandchildren; one great-grandson due in March; and his dog, Lexi. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dallas, Doug, Dennie, and Richard Jackson.
Family and friends may call Thursday, October 26, 2023. from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Minister Jerry Creekmore officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 997 West State Road 114, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Steve Jackson, memorial contributions may be made to Transitions Care, 2865 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.
The family of Steve Jackson has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

John Arnold Day, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:35 pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his home.  He was born on June 24, 1933, in Richvalley, Indiana, to M. Nathaniel and Thelma E. “Betty” (Hinkle) Day.

John married Betty Tait on June 21, 1952 in Peru, Indiana. He was a millwright at General Tire in Marion, retiring after 34 years. John enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, traveling, mushroom hunting, and walking his dog.  

He is survived by his wife, Betty Day of Wabash; three children, Teresa (John) Heitz of Wabash, Johnny (Brenda) Day of Roann, Indiana, and Debra Hardin of LaFontaine, Indiana; six grandchildren, Mikel Grimm of Deltona, Florida, Frank Grimm of Rochester, Indiana, John (Brandy) Day, Tabetha Day, Sylvia (Bryan) McCallen, and Stephanie Hardin, all of Wabash; 15 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Joann Carr, Mary (Gene) DeLauter, and Robert (Bonnie) Day, all of Wabash; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Day of Bloomington, Indiana.  He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Sophia Wilcox, and his brother, Donald Day.

Friends may call 4-7 pm Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Private burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

The preferred memorial is the Animal Shelter of Wabash County. 

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Aaron Christopher Burton, 51, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:17 pm, Monday, October 23, 2023, in LaFontaine, Indiana.  He was born on February 2, 1972, in Wabash, to James and Beverly Sue (Bennett) Burton.

Aaron was a 1990 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Wabash County Highway Department for 32 years. Aaron was a Wabash Little League Coach, and umpire for several years. He was a member of the Wabash Men’s bowling league, and Men’s softball league. Aaron enjoyed coaching and playing softball and baseball, bowling, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by two daughters, Sarah Burton of Wabash, and Kassidy Burton of Peru, Indiana, two grandchildren, Liam Christopher Burton and Emery Lynn Burton, both of Wabash, father, James Burton of Wabash,  two sisters, Angel (John) Hostetler and Amanda (Dale) McCord, both of Wabash, brother, Andrew (Amber Denney) Burton of Kokomo, Indiana, several nieces and nephews; Nick (Megan) Hostetler, Devin Hostetler, Austin (Alyssa) Hostetler, Mason (Autumn Housman) Hostetler, Jaci (Andrew) Gahl, A.J. McCord, Alexis (Todd) Burton, Ashtyn Burton, and Dallas Burton, great-nephew, Jayce Hostetler, and great-niece, Mia Hostetler.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Sue Burton, and nephew, Kaemon Burton.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.  Friends may call 2:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Kaemon Burton’s Scholarship Fund or Wabash Little League.

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