Obituaries

Lucille M. White Thompson

February 1, 1928 to December 19, 2018

WINAMAC - Lucille Marie “Lucy” White Thompson, 90, of Rochester, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Life Care Center of Rochester. 

She was born Feb. 1, 1928 in Wardell, MO to the late James Elmer and Hazel Alma Button White.

She is also survived by:
Theodore R. "Ted" Thompson, Husband
Sharon K. (Larry) Stalbaum, San Pierre, Daughter
Anthony C. (Sue) Brown, North Vernon, Son
7 Grandchildren: Lee, David, Johnny, Rich, Sondra, Kim and Pam
Numerous Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
James Elmer (Esther) White, Jr., Francesville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Francis L. “Shank” Thompson, Former Husband
David Allen Hinman, Jr., Grandson
Ida Davis, Sister
Mildred Huffman, Sister
Earl E. White, Brother

In her younger years, Mrs. Thompson worked in the cotton fields of Missouri. Having only completed the third grade, she was even so able to achieve a CNA license and worked in local nursing homes for over 30 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially flower gardening, fishing and caring for her pet squirrels. She was well-known for her homemade noodles. She also enjoyed collecting owl figurines. She loved children, especially looking after them at the bus stop. She cared for those children as if they were her own. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Friday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gladys Allen

October 22, 1925 to December 17, 2018

WINAMAC - Gladys Allen, 93, of Winamac (formerly of Merrillville) passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17, at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Leachville, AR to the late Willie and Rosie Price Bellah. She married Leamon Allen on Feb. 16, 1955 in Gary. He passed away Sept. 17, 2011.

She is survived by:
Norm (Rowena) Allen, Winamac, Son 
Kevin (JoAnn) Allen, Nineveh, Son 
Terry (Connie) Pine, Winamac, Adopted Son 
Aubree Allen, Granddaughter 
Lindsey Warner, Granddaughter 
Nicholas (Kristy) Allen, Grandson 
Stacie (Adam) Finch, Granddaughter 
Damon Ervin, Grandson 
Several Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Majorie Ervin, Sister 
Juanita Hudson, Sister

Mrs. Allen was a founding member of the Assembly of God Church in Winamac. She was proud to be a Master Beautician. She owned and operated her own beauty shop and also did hair at local nursing homes for years.She enjoyed cooking and baking as well as fishing and socializing. Most of all,She loved her family, especially the grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, at the funeral home with Pastors Heath Hiatt and Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery in Rochester.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Marian B. Alberding

April 5, 1921 to December 16, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Marian B. Alberding, 97, of Gatesville, TX (formerly of Jasper and Pulaski counties) passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, in Gatesville.

She was born April 5, 1921 in Chicago, to the late Jacob and Marie Hanus Kendzora. On Oct. 17, 1942, she married Kenneth Alberding. He preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2017.

She is survived by: 
Donna (Mike) Schultz, Gatesville, TX, Daughter 
16 Grandchildren 
55 Great Grandchildren 
Alvin Kendzora, Willowbrook, IL, Brother

She was preceded in death by: 
Linda Mobley, Daughter 
Janice Barton, Daughter 
Patty Leman, Daughter 
Lillian Kolar, Sister 
Blanche Kendzora, Infant Sister

Mrs. Alberding was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville. She served her Lord as a kindergarten Sunday School teacher for over 40 years.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28, at First Baptist Church, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Friday, at the church with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at San Pierre Cemetery, San Pierre.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.

Christine J. Terry

August 24, 1963 to December 14, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Christine J. Terry, 55, Medaryville, passed away 9:05 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 24, 1963 in Chicago. She graduated from Portage High School in Portage. She had worked as a CNA at several different hospitals in the area.

She is survived by:
Justin Hemphill, Medaryville, Son 
Jasmine (fiance: Dustin Hughes) Hemphill, Medaryville, Daughter 
3 Grandchildren: Bella, Addisyn and Nettalie 
Thea Rodriguez, Wheatfield, Sister 
Debrah Sipes, Sister 
Clinton Sipes, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Donald Jungels, Medaryville, Special Friend

Preceded in death by: 
Merle Sipes, Father 
Ramona Johnson Jordan, Mother 
Brandy R. Hemphill, Former Spouse 
1 Sister 

Ms. Terry was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #96 in Medaryville. She loved animals and was known to rescue pit bulls from the animal shelter. She was a kind and generous woman who always opened her home and her heart to anyone in need. She cherished her friends and family, especially her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Decc.17,  at New Beginnings Church, Winamac. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Medaryville American Legion, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Starke County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Ricky Lee Wallace

March 4, 1954 to December 14, 2018

WINAMAC - Ricky Lee Wallace, 64, of Winamac, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born March 4, 1954 in Winamac to the late Theodore and Rosanna Faye Swope Wallace. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972.

He is survived by:

Sally Schultz, Winamac, Companion
Toby Wallace, Indianapolis, Son
Jacob (Kayla) Wallace, Hannibal, MO, Son
Katie Ohning, Noblesville, Daughter
9 Grandchildren: Merica, Trenton and Graham Wallace; Cannon, Gatlin and Rayanna Wallace; and Ben, Caroline and Sadie Ohning.
Les (Donna) Wallace, Star City, Brother
Tommy Wallace, Star City, Brother
Chris (Randie) Kopkey, Leesburg, Sister
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Mr. Wallace was employed as a truck driver for Krulik Trucking LLC. He was previously a deputy for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department and a patrolman for the Winamac Police Department. W-4 was incredibly proud of the time he spent on the force, and the dear friends he made along the way. He also served on the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed shooting, camping, fishing and gardening. He loved spending time on the Tippecanoe River kayaking, and canoeing, road tripping and traveling with friends and his love, Sally, and being an amazing, fun loving, epic claw-giving Pop Pop to his nine grandchildren. He was a proud member of the NRA. He loved his family and friends, and his smile and kind demeanor will be missed and mourned forever. He was quiet, but when he spoke, people listened. He loved cold beer, free beer, and reminding his loved ones to check their tire pressure and change their oil. His siblings remember him as the one who could talk them into anything.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to Kindred Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Tirzah E. Gutwein

November 14, 2018 to December 6, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Tirzah Elisa Gutwein, age three weeks, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6.

She was born Nov. 14, in Lafayette, to Stan and Andrea Zeller Gutwein, who survive.

She is also survived by: 
Clayton Gutwein, Brother 
Ethan Gutwein, Brother 
Glorianna Gutwein, Sister 
Malachi Gutwein, Brother 
Cedric Gutwein, Brother 
Luther Gutwein, Brother 
Mary B. Gutwein Gramm, Paternal Grandmother 
Virginia Zeller, Maternal Grandmother 
Marjorie Witzig, Maternal Great Grandmother 
Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Edwin Gutwein, Paternal Grandfather 
Eric Zeller, Maternal Grandfather 
Art Gramm, Paternal Step Grandfather

Although Tirzah was born with Trisomy 18, her family was privileged to have known her and loved her. They will always cherish each memory made while cuddling her and looking into her beautiful eyes. Tirzah brought out tenderness, self-sacrifice, and generosity in those who loved and cared for her. She was Heaven's angel disguised for us to see, to teach us the power of weakness, trust, and humility. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares - Hebrews 13:2

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.