Obituaries

Dwight C. Lewark

January 23, 1957 to February 28, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Dwight C. "Charlie" Lewark, 61, of Francesville, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, at his home after a brief illness.

He was born Jan. 23, 1957 in Winamac, to the late Leslie and Leona Archer Lewark. He was raised in Medaryville, and attended West Central High School. He also lived in Idaville for many years.

Survivors include:

Mary Louise Pfledderer, Francesville, Sister
Bruce Lewark, Monticello, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:  
Jean Bailey, Sister
Leslie "Jim" Lewark, Brother
Fred Lewark, Brother
William Lewark, Brother
Wilbur Lewark, Brother
Joe Lewark, Brother
Bobby Lewark, Brother

Mr. Lewark enjoyed the outdoors and had a big heart for taking in stray animals. He loved spending time with his friends and family. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at the funeral home. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Sandra L. Walter

April 10, 1959 to February 28, 2018

WINAMAC - Sandra Lynn "Sandy" Walter, 58, of Winamac (formerly of Valparaiso and Chesterton), passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, NC.

She was born April 10, 1959 in Valparaiso to the late Alexander and Loretta Sandberg Honchar. She was a 1977 graduate of Valparaiso High School, where she excelled in track & field. She married Thomas Ray Walter on April 10, 1982, in Portage. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Thomas "Tom" Walter, Husband 
Carrie Walter, Daughter 
John Walter, Son 
Melody Walter, Granddaughter "Grammies Pumpkin Pie" 
Anna Daugherty, Granddaughter 
Cheryl (Ron) Tight, Sister 
Kim Riley, Sister 
Jacalyn Schlundt, Sister 
Alexander "Gene" Honchar, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jerry Riley, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Walter was extremely proud of her Russian and Dutch heritage and was very fond of her paternal grandmother, Alexandria. She and her husband were best friends. They enjoyed traveling, camping, music and hanging out with friends and family. She was employed at K-Mart in Valparaiso, Chesterton and Plymouth for 32 years and retired in 2013 as store manager of the Family Dollar Store in Winamac. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening. She was a Certified Community Tree Steward in the State of Indiana and faithfully served on the Winamac Tree Committee. She also enjoyed home remodeling and interior designing. She and her husband restored their home in Winamac together. Most of all, she loved her family very dearly, especially spending time with her granddaughters. She was the foundation of her family – her presence will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Private burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Autism Association or to the Winamac Tree Committee.

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

Doris A. Fritz

July 23, 1924 to February 27, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Doris Arlene Fritz, 93, of Francesville, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born July 23, 1924 in Rensselaer, to the late Emmett and Laura "Daisy" Fritz Kruger. On Feb. 20, 1943 she married Lewis V. Fritz in Lincoln, NE. He died Dec. 17, 2000.

She is survived by:

6 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
Lawrence Kruger, St. Johns, MI, Brother
Alvera Rodman, Florida, Sister
Don Richard Kruger, St. Johns, MI, Brother
Marilyn Curtis, St, Johns, MI, Sister

Leland Kruger Brother
Louise Hunnicutt,Sister
Verlen Kruger, Brother
Carolyn Fritz Sister

Mrs. Fritz was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was the former owner and operator of the Faith Bible Shop in Francesville. She enjoyed visiting with her family. She was an avid Bible reader and enjoyed music and reading.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 1, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.,  Friday, March 2, at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Fugett officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International.

Eva Davis Lebo

May 3, 1921 to February 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Eva "Eve" Davis Lebo, 96, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, at her residence in Rochester.

She was born May 3, 1921 in Rochester, to the late Bert and Ocie Davis. On Oct. 26, 1946 she married Charles Edward Lebo Jr. at Fort Wayne. He died Sept. 14, 2010.

Survived by:

Linda French, Rochester, Daughter
Judi Wagner, Rochester, Daughter
4 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
3 Great-Great Granddaughters

Preceded in death by:
3 Brothers and 3 Sisters

Mrs. Lebo was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and growing flowers.

A private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.

Betty L. Polstra

September 17, 1934 to February 22, 2018

WINAMAC - Betty Louise Polstra, 83, of Star City, passed away at 1:38 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 17, 1934 in Winamac to the late Forrest "Frosty" and Elizabeth " Liz" Sera Button. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1951. On Oct. 4, 1953, she married the late Gerald "Jerry" Polstra in Winamac.

Survivors include:

Darlene (Alan) Daily, Star City, Daughter
Mike Polstra, Plymouth, Son
9 Grandchildren: Bobby (Tanya) Polstra, Chad (Kristine) Polstra, Natalie Daily-Federer, Sarah (Ben) Cody, Tasha (Jeff) Mitchell, Jess Daily, Josh (Jessica) Polstra, Steve (Katie) Polstra and Tarrah (Matt) Ledford
6 Great Grandchildren: Kale Federer, Tanner Federer, Wren Mitchell, Payte Cody, Julian Polstra, Jenna Polstra and Ashton Polstra
Geneva McKinley, Winamac, Sister
Melvin (Cleta) Button, Winamac, Brother
Pat (Lois) Polstra, Lakeland, FL, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bruce Polstra, Son
Judy (Jim) Hoover, Sister
Dorothy (Don) Beaver, Sister

Mrs. Polstra had worked as a phone operator at United Telephone Co., as a receptionist at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and did alterations at Winamac Cleaners and Snow White Laundry. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a former member of the Pulaski County Public Library Board. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and visiting with friends at Oak Grove. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Hickory Creek at Winamac or Star City United Methodist Church.

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

Imogene L. Jenkins

June 25, 1920 to February 20, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Imogene Louise Jenkins, 97, of Francesville, passed away at 1:57 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born June 25, 1920 in Monon, to the late John Leighton and Elsie Fern Kneisley Toumine. On Sept. 1, 1939, she married Robert Chester Jenkins at the Monon ME Church parsonage. He died April 27, 2000.

Survived by: 
Lois Ann (Monte) Stiller, Winamac, Daughter 
Evelyn Sue (Leonard) Garling, Francesville, Daughter 
Betty Louise Ploughe, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Barbara Jean (Steve) Shidler, Francesville, Daughter 
11 Grandchildren 
26 Great Grandchildren 
20 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Bernard W. Toumine, Brother 
Edith Fern Dilling, Sister 
Verlin K. Toumine, Brother 
Eleanor Toumine, Sister 
Myron E. Toumine, Brother 
Aldine Holderly, Sister 
Garnet Hughes, Sister 
John L. Toumine, Brother 
Geneva Toumine, Sister 
Willie Sanders, Sister 
Roselyn Metcalf, Sister 

Mrs. Jenkins was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church and Tippecanoe Chapter 96 of the Order of Eastern Star where she served twice as the Worthy Matron. She was active in her church. She sang in the choir and organized many funeral dinners. She was also a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau. She enjoyed spending time with her family and made many quilts and comforters for them.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. An Eastern Star service will be at 3 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday Feb. 24 , at the funeral home with Rev. Jessica Young Brust officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.