04/09/2026
Gary D. Wood, 84, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 11:01 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to Russell C. and Nedra (Siders) Wood on April 19, 1941, in Marion, Indiana.
Gary was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School. He married his high school sweetheart of 66 years, Cece M. Boxell, on October 2, 1959, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Marion, Indiana. Gary worked as a print pressman at Prototype in Marion, Indiana. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Lodge #533 in LaFontaine, Indiana, and Grace Community Church in Marion, Indiana. He served on the Wabash County Alcohol Board and was a past member of the LaFontaine Town Board. Gary enjoyed woodworking, tending to his garden, a good joke, and fishing. He loved doing things for the people in his community, always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved to attend his kids, and grandkids, sporting events and school activities. Most of all, Gary loved his family and was deeply proud of them.
Gary is survived by his wife, Cece M. Wood of LaFontaine, Indiana; two sons, Gregg (Denise) Wood of LaFontaine, Indiana and Mark (Mary) Wood of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Evan Wood of Wabash, Indiana; Megan (Chris) Anderson of Columbia City, Indiana; Nate (Randa) Wood of Wabash, Indiana, and Michael (Lauren) Wood of Van Buren, Indiana; and nine great-grandchildren, Khloye Wood, Khyla Wood, Shaylee Jacobs, Khyndal Wood, Easton Korporal, Kori Korporal, Lainey Wood, Brigham Anderson, and Brecken Anderson. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Janene Leaming.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Tim Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials can be made to Grace Community Church, 1810 E. Bradford Pike, Marion, Indiana 46952 or Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.
McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Gary D. Wood's final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
