Obituaries
Theresa A. Logan
December 27, 1928 to March 9, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Theresa A. Logan, 90, of Francesville, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Lafayette, to the late Martin C. and Vera G. Littlejohn Tuberty. She spent her youth in Kentland, and graduated from AJ Kent High School in 1947. She earned a nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette.
On June 26, 1952, she married George E. Logan in Kentland. He passed away Nov. 30, 1997.
She is survived by:
Rita A. Hammack, Daughter
2 Grandchildren: Sarah and John
2 Great-Grandchildren: Collin and Logan
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
3 Daughters: Mary Lou Logan, Rose Marie Logan and Patty Lou Logan
Carl L. Hammack, Son-in-law
2 Siblings: Mary Fowler and Charles M. "Bud" Tuberty
Mrs. Logan worked as a registered surgical nurse at Jasper County Hospital for 22 years, and also served on the hospital board for several years. She was a member of the Jasper County Nurses Association and the Francesville American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and West Side Senior Center. She was a devoted member of St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church in Francesville where she served as Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Diocese Women's Club. She enjoyed cooking and baking, listening to music, watching college basketball, playing Euchre and BINGO, as well spending time around animals. Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. (Wednesday), at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. (Wednesday), at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.
Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church or the West Side Senior Center.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Ramon L. Eppenstein
October 13, 1933 to February 16, 2019
KNOX - Ramon L. Eppenstein, 85, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16.
He was born Oct. 13, 1933.
He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the City of Chicago Water Department.
Karrie Barker Attinger
November 19, 1962 to March 6, 2019
WINAMAC - Karrie Barker Attinger, 56, of Winamac, passed away after a brief illness at 6:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born Nov. 19, 1962 in Rochester, to Virgil D. Jr. and Bonnie M. Beghtel Barker.
She attended Winamac High School and spent all of her life in Winamac.
She is survived by:
Shawn Knebel, Star City, Son
Maddie Foster, Granddaughter
Baylee Knebel, Granddaughter
Mylie Foster, Granddaughter
Karlee Knebel, Granddaughter
Ellee Knebel, Granddaughter
Bonnie Barker, Winamac, Mother
Kim (Tom) Winters, Winamac, Sister
Dominic (Cari) Barker, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Amanda L. "Mandi" Abbott, Daughter
Virgil D. Barker, Jr., Father
DuWayne Lee Barker, Brother
Mrs. Attinger was a longtime cook at Cruizer's in Winamac. She enjoyed doing crosswords. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 10, at the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made Fellowship Baptist Church, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Jimmy L. Shidler
November 18, 1948 to March 4, 2019
WINAMAC - Jimmy Lee "Q-Ball" Shidler, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 4:17 a.m., Monday, March 4, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Nov. 18, 1948 in Winamac to the late Arnold E. "Jack" and Edith Joyce Robinson Shidler. After graduating from Francesville High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by:
Carol M. Crider Shidler, Winamac, Wife
Scott A. (Erin) Shidler, Anderson, Son
Natalie Shidler, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
Kerri J. (Joe) Thomas, McCordsville, Daughter
Timothy J. (Tammy) Shidler, Logansport, Son
James C. "Jimmy" Shidler, Winamac, Son
10 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
4 Siblings: Janet, Jack, Joe and Jeff
Several Nieces and Nephews
Norma L. Smith Shidler, Winamac, Step-Mother
Preceded in death by:
Bryan Jeffery "Jeff" Shidler, Son
3 Siblings: Donald, Joni and Paul
Mr. Shidler worked at Galbreath in Winamac for many years. He was also the owner and operator of Q-Ball's Arcade in Winamac which closed in the 1980s. He enjoyed attending racing events at Shady Hill Speedway. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Frain Mortuary to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Doris E. Becker
March 16, 1928 to March 1, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Doris Emma Becker, 90, of Rensselaer, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Friday, March 1, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.
She was born March 16, 1928 in Medaryville, to the late George John and Grace Augusta Tetzloff Kroft. On June 7, 1947, she married Robert Henry Becker. He passed away on Nov. 17, 1978.
She is survived by:
Susan Grace (Kent) Towler, Rensselaer, Daughter
Nicholas Carl Becker, Lafayette, TN, Son
Mark (Elizabeth) Becker, Grandson
Nikki Becker, Granddaughter
Christopher Ray (Nicole) Bailey, Grandson
Richard Dale (Stephanie) Bailey, Grandson
Great-Grandchildren: Krystyan (Alex Edwards) Follansbee, Barbara (Eric) Ford, John Follansbee, Jessica Kelly, Nicolas Becker, Russell Houten, Trevor Bailey, Cody (Kaitlyn) Bailey, Donna Hall, Kaitlyn Bailey, Joshua Bailey, Kirstie (Matt) Pieczko, Marissa (Logan) Wuethrich, Kierstin Bailey, Ava Bailey, and Austin Ford.
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Carly Ford, Andrayia Styles, John Daniel Follansbee IV, William Ford, Arabella Ford, Oliver Follansbee, Damien Edwards, Leah Wuethrich, and Ethan Michael Swisher.
Arlos L. Epler, Lakeville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Donna Becker, Daughter
Georgiana "Dolly" Fritz, Sister
Louella Hively, Sister
Alladean L. Clouser, Sister
Ray H. Kroft, Brother
Robert F. Kroft, Brother
Mrs. Becker was a former deputy auditor for the Jasper County Auditor's Office and was a volunteer at the Jasper County Hospital gift shop. She was a member of the St. Luke United Church of Christ in San Pierre, and also attended Burr Oak Mennonite Church in Rensselaer with her daughter, Susan. She enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Donna Becker and Doris Becker will follow at 2 p.m. (April 6), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Wheatfield Cemetery, Wheatfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Multiple Sclerosis Association.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sandra L. Stolworthy
June 19, 1963 to February 24, 2019
ROYAL CENTER - Sandra L. “Sandy” Stolworthy, 55, of Star City passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, at her residence.
Born on June 19, 1963 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Kenneth C. Herald and Wanda L. Carmen. She was a Jay County High School graduate.
Survivors include her mother, Wanda L. Carter of Star City; brothers, David Herald (Leeann) of Indianapolis, John Herald of Indianapolis and Mark Herald (Samantha) of Star City. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Joshua Herald, Krista Fennig, Nicole Fennig, Katie Vasquez, Karly Herald, Megan Herald, Nick Herald and Chris Herald.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth C. Herald, brother, Luke Herald and her husbands, Patrick Williams and Andrew Stolworthy.
Mrs. Stolworthy was former sales representative for MCI in Springfield, Mo.
Per her wishes there will be no visitation or service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Royal Center.
Please sign Mrs. Stolworthy’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Joan M. Henry
November 19, 1925 to February 23, 2019
WINAMAC - Joan Mabel Skillen Henry, 93, of Winamac, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Nov. 19, 1925 on the family farm in Star City, to the late Charles E. and Violet F. Metz Skillen. On Feb.27, 1946 she married Byron Kennedy Henry. He died Dec. 4, 2009.
 She is survived by:
Clint D. Henry, Winamac, Son
Carla Henry (Frank) Shidler, Star City, Daughter
Marsha Henry Norris, Noblesville, Daughter
Grandchildren: Isaac (Carrie) Henry, Nancy (Isaac) Henry Mitchell, Abraham Henry, Jeremiah Gilman, Jordan Gilman, Regina Shidler (Steve) Maltese, Reese (Gretchen) Shidler, Rachelle Shidler (Graham) Conklin, Ariel Norris, Naomi Norris, Samara Norris abd Robert Norris III,
Great Grandchildren: Malachi Henry, Ezra Henry, Jonah Henry, Naomi Henry, Emerson Henry, Gibson Henry, Claire Henry, Kennady Scott,
Dylan Scott, Elliot Shidler, Molly Maltese, Stephen Maltese, and Violet Conklin.
Preceded in death by:
Karen Kay Henry Gilman, Daughter
John Skillen Brother
Robert Skillen,Brother
As a young girl, Mrs. Henry workedd and played on the family farm in Star City. She retired from First Union Bank in Winamac in 1988. She was a member of Winamac Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a past member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed traveling domestically and abroad. She and her husband Byron shared occasional fishing trips. Attending concerts, musicals and shows was a favorite pastime. She compiled family history and genealogy. She was fashion conscious and loved to shop. She especially enjoyed eating chocolate. She liked antiques, glassware and hot cocoa. Joan will be remembered for her sweat nature and beaming smile.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Ruby Kleymann officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary or the Winamac Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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