{"id":99920,"date":"2026-05-18T10:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=99920"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:33:12","slug":"norma-jean-bechtold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=99920","title":{"rendered":"Norma Jean Bechtold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Norma-Jean-Bechtold-Obit-Picture.JPG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Norma-Jean-Bechtold-Obit-Picture.JPG.jpg 495w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Norma-Jean-Bechtold-Obit-Picture.JPG-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norma Jean Bechtold, 93, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. Norma Jean married her sweetheart Max Dewayne Bechtold at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wabash, on June 30, 1954. Together they were farmers and raised Chester White pigs. They shared 57 beautiful years together before he preceded her in death on December 1, 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was a member of Wabash County Farm Bureau, Good Neighbors Home Extension Club and a dedicated lifelong member of Asbury Country Church. Norma Jean was well known around town as \u201cThe Avon Lady,\u201d proudly selling Avon for 60 years! She lovingly supplied Avon chapstick and her famously delicious \u201cGrandma\u2019s corn pops\u201d to everyone she knew! She enjoyed riding on her Gator, hosting family and friends at the ponds, tending to her garden, and relaxing on her porch swing with a cup of coffee. She\u2019s not only famously known for her corn pops, but also as a TV Personality during her 2021 debut on America\u2019s Funniest Home Video (Episode #3116) where you\u2019re sure to get a laugh out of her grandkids scaring her. Tackling life with unwavering strength and grace, she was a proud 12-year breast cancer survivor. Norma Jean\u2019s sweet, cheerful demeanor will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. Norma Jean and Max were an incredible example of genuine love for family and the Lord. She adored spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. \u201cGrandma NJ\u201d was always present at their school, sporting, and life events as well as the \u201ceveryday\u201d moments. She had a way of making everything special and focused on creating countless memories for her loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norma Jean is the mother of Denise (Alan) Siepker and Brian (Teresa) Bechtold; Grandma of Kyndra (Adam) Baldwin, Kimberly (Eric) Lundmark, Cedric (Lauren) Bechtold and expected great-granddaughter Bechtold, Kelli (Devin) Dale, Devin (Allyson) Bechtold, and Makayla Bechtold; and great-grandmother of Bailey (Levi) Winget, Cole Lundmark, Haley Jean Dale, all of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Cox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funeral services will be held at Asbury Country Church, corner of Dora Road and 200 E, Wabash, on Thursday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. with Alan Siepker, Mike Bullick, and Bob Pefley officiating, with one hour visitation prior to service. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20th at McDonald Funeral Home,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/231+Falls+Avenue,+Wabash?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">231 Falls Avenue, Wabash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to honor the memory of Norma Jean, memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury Country Church. The family would like to sincerely thank Parkview Hospice and Wellbrooke of Wabash staff for their loving care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/231+Falls+Avenue,+Wabash,+Indiana+46992?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992<\/a>, have been trusted with Norma Jean Bechtold&#8217;s final arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcdonaldfunerals.com\/\">www.mcdonaldfunerals.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norma Jean Bechtold, 93, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox. She was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. Norma Jean married &#8230; <a title=\"Norma Jean Bechtold\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=99920\" aria-label=\"Read more about Norma Jean Bechtold\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-obituaries-2"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=261\" rel=\"category\">Obituaries2<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Norma Jean Bechtold, 93, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Wabash, surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox. She was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. 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