Constance “Connie” L. McMinn, 87, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 12:43 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1936, to Lenard M. and Martha L. (Miller) Fisher in Peru, Indiana.
Connie was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She also graduated from Parkview Methodist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Connie married Richard McMinn on September 11, 1960. She worked at Marion General Hospital as a Registered Nurse and was also a nightshift Supervisor before retiring after 37 years. She was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, where she was very active, serving as the pianist for decades. She was active with the Liberty Bells Home Extension in LaFontaine, Indiana, and The Woman’s Club House in Wabash, Indiana. Connie played cards at the Senior Center in LaFontaine and was also active in the YMCA in Marion.
Connie is survived by her husband, Richard McMinn of LaFontaine, Indiana; one son, Brian (Linda) McMinn of Rushville, Indiana; one daughter, Lorene (Mark) Satterthwaite of Plainfield, Indiana; three grandchildren, Kevin McMinn, Emily McMinn, Eric Satterthwaite; two sisters, Ann (Paul) Easley and Joyce McKown, both of Auburn, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Kyle Satterthwaite, and one brother, Ronald Fisher.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.
Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash Shop with a Cop or Grant County Rescue Mission in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.
McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Connie McMinn’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com