Obituaries

Fred C. Dick

March 28, 1939 to March 28, 2018

NORTH JUDSON - Fred Clay Dick, Age 79, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, March 28, iat his home.

He was born March 28, 1939 in Kingbee, KY to Chester and Bertha (Wesley) Dick. On Sept. 26, 1958 he married Elsie Esther Spornic in Somerset, KY.

He is survived by four daughters, Martha Ann Merry, Rosemary Ellen Gable, Judy Leann Flory and Pamela Sue Memmer. Also surviving is one sister, Enola Grace Phelps, one brother Loyd Dick, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mr. Dick retired as a welder at Inland Steel.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. (CT), Monday, April 2, with a memorial service following at 5 p.m., at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson.

Memorial donations may be given to the donor's choice or to be used according to the wishes of the family.

Darrell E. Allen

September 28, 1939 to April 13, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Darrell E. Allen, 78, of Francesville, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Friday, April 13, at IU Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Sept. 28, 1939 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ida M. Rayburn Allen. When Darrell was six years old, his family moved from Kentucky to Bailey's Corner. He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School. He married Joan K. Mueller in 1963, and the couple had three children, Lana, Bradley and Douglas. He later married Karol Sue Myers Smith on Feb. 25, 2000. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Bradley (Krista) Allen, LaGrange, KY, Son 
Douglas (Sarah) Allen, Aurora, IL, Son 
Debra (Doug) Chenoweth, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Diana (Karla White) Smith, Lafayette, Daughter 
12 Grandchildren: Kassidy, Kourtney, Lauren, Emily, Paige, Stephanie, Brandi, Kristina, Courtney, Tristan, Joshua and Elijah. 
8 Great Grandchildren: Keaton, Jax, Rheilynn, Traevyn, Maddock, Lily, MaKena and DeLainey. 

Preceded in death by: 
Lana Renee Allen, Infant Daughter 
Joseph B. Allen, Brother 
Russell D. Allen, Brother 

Mr. Allen served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion, Winamac VFW and Monticello AMVETS. He was a past commander of the Francesville American Legion and longtime commander of the Honor Guard, a job he did with pride. He enjoyed teaching kids about the flag and driving the big drum that he built in area parades. He was proud to be a veteran and an American.  He owned and operated Allen's Welding in Francesville for nearly 30 years. He also worked nine years at Wabash National in Lafayette and retired from Carpenter Farms. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed trapping, hunting, and fishing as well as woodworking, building and antique collecting. He was an avid sports fan. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Special Olympics or Francesville American Legion.

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

Della I. Fulmer

May 14, 1922 to April 9, 2018

WINAMAC - Della Irene Fulmer, 96, of Goshen, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Monday, April 9, at her residence.

She was born May 14, 1922 to the late Charles and Della Tunis Lebo. She married Devon Fulmer. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by: 
Marguerite Schultz, Sister 
Flo McKinley, Sister 
Sylvia Lebo, Sister 
Neoma Buck, Sister 
Hervie Lebo, Brother 
Floyd Lebo, Brother 
Delbert "Bill" Lebo, Brother 
Charles Edward "Ed" Lebo Jr., Brother

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 16, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Ralph V. Kiser

June 17, 1943 to April 8, 2018

WINAMAC - Ralph V. Kiser, 74, of Star City, passed away at 11:14 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born June 17, 1943 in Wolcott, to the late Burley and Marie Grafton Kiser. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On May 11, 1963, he was married to Barbara Selle at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kewanna, by Father Matthew Drennan. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Greg (Jackie) Kiser, Son 
Jackie (Rick) Petrie, Daughter 
Jennifer Johansen, Daughter 
Katie (Chad) Burton, Daughter 
Grandchildren Emma (fiance Eric Myers) Kiser, Austin (Megan) Kiser-Petrie, Ellie Kiser, Autumn (Josh) Schoeff, Mitchell (fiance Jackie Gonzalez) Petrie, Tanner Johansen, Tucker Johansen, Truman Johansen, Conner Burton, Hillary Burton and Liam Burton. Great-grandchildren Maren Taylor Schoeff, Tidus Myers, Emma Myers and Julissa Marin. 
Dolly Miller, Sister 
Ruth (Richard) Wentz, Sister 
Rex (Bonnie) Kiser, Brother 
Nancy (George) Bechtel, Sister 
Francis Kiser, Sister-in-law 
Judy Kiser, Sister-in-law 
Mary (Bob) Short, Sister-in-law 
Ellen Hargis-Miller, Sister-in-law 
Dick (Marti) Selle, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Lee (Merlene) Kiser, Brother 
Dean (Evelyn) Kiser, Brother 
Bob (Flora Mae) Kiser, Brother 
Chet (Lois) Kiser, Brother 
Nellie (Truman) Baker, Sister 
Merle Kiser, Brother 
Harold (Sheri) Kiser, Brother 
Paul Kiser, Brother 
Betty Hamman Selle Frazie, Mother-in-law 
Bill Selle, Father-in-law 
Herbert & Goldie Hamman, Grandparents-in-law 

Mr. Kiser worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport, for 26 years and was the former secretary/treasurer of the UFCW. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting as well as coaching his son's little league team and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend. He battled and beat cancer numerous times beginning in 1992 and was an inspiration to all. He fought hard for his family; his love and determination never went unnoticed by those who knew him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 13, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Star City Volunteer Fire Department or The Children's TherAplay Foundation, Inc.

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

Adam J. Gutwein

September 3, 1928 to March 31, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Adam Jacob "Junior" Gutwein, 89, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

He was born Sept. 3, 1928 in Francesville, to the late Adam and Lydia Albrecht Gutwein. He was a 1946 graduate of Francesville High School, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Nov. 26, 1950, he married Arlene June Smith. She passed away March 21, 2013.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 5, at First Baptist Church of Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 6, at the church with Pastor Dennis Gutwein and Roger Cryan officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Fund or the First Baptist Church Youth Fund.

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

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

Janice L. Kain

July 15, 1947 to March 30, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Janice L. Kain, 70, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Friday, March 30, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born July 15, 1947 in Rensselaer, to the late Bert and Eva Mae Begley Williams. She was a graduate of Medaryville High School. On May 28, 1965, she married Thomas Kain in Medaryville. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Lois (Chuck) Baird, Santa Barbara, CA, Sister 
Cathy Wilhelm, Logansport, Sister 
Jim (Jackie) Kain, Medaryville, Brother-in-law 
Dan Kain, Medaryville, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Brenda Buckalew, Sister 
Phyllis Williams, Sister 
Mike Wilhelm, Brother-in-law 
Sue Kain, Sister-in-law 
Uriah Dobson, Nephew 
Ralph and Blanche Kain, Father- and Mother-in-law

Mrs. Kain was the former owner of Mott's Liquor in Medaryville. She loved cats, doing crafts and caring for her indoor plants. She also enjoyed cutting and styling hair for others. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. The family wishes to thank the staff of Pulaski Health Care Center for their loving care of Janice.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 5, at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children's Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.