Obituaries

Donald D. Tiede

April 16, 1941 to October 19, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Donald D. "Skip" Tiede, 76, of Francesville, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Thursday, Oct.19, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born April 16, 1941 in Rensselaer, to the late Donald V. and Marian R. Ringen Tiede. He married Becky Goble on June 9, 1963 in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Bonnie (Dan) Koebcke, Francesville, Daughter 
Connie (Kevin) Wuethrich, Francesville, Daughter 
Carrie Tiede, Francesville, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Amber (Bart) Leman, Alyssa (Justin) Delph, Kara (Jason) Bohlinger, Kristy (Jason) Carlile, Kaitlyn (Jake) Podell, and Dakota Tiede. 
12 Great Grandchildren: Kyra, Ryder, Eli, Avery, Tenley, Taylor, Allie, Sophia, Simon, Taelyn, Parker and Lanie. 
Ruth Ann Bishop, Lafayette, Sister 
Linda K. Rusk, Francesville, Sister 
Janelle Tiede, Francesville, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Abby Lynne Tiede, Daughter 
Jerry Joe Tiede, Brother 
Billy D. Tiede, Brother 
Glenn A. Tiede, Brother 

Mr. Tiede was retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department and had formerly worked for FTC, Inc. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church as well as the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years where he had formerly served as fire chief. He was also a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and puttering around Francesville in his pickup. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. The true joy in his life was his family. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department or Francesville First Christian Church Youth Group.

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

Alice M. Mooi

April 29, 1930 to October 17, 2017

WINAMAC - Alice M. Mooi, 87, of Rochester (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 1:42 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Wynnfield Crossing Senior Living Community, Rochester.

She was born April 29, 1930 to the late Herbert and Lillian Brook Asmus. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Henry "Hank" Mooi in LaPorte. He passed away Sept. 9, 2017. 

Survivors include: 
Charles (Kay) Asmus, Brother 
Nancy Asmus, Sister-in-law 
3 Nieces and 3 Nephews 
Several Great Nieces and Great Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donald Asmus, Brother

Mrs. Mooi graduated from LaPorte High School, received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State University, and spent her life as an educator. She taught in both the LaPorte County Schools as well as the Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Altogether, she taught for 36 years. She was a member of the Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac where she was active with the children's choir and had served as an organist. She enjoyed traveling as well as music, especially playing the piano. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the church with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery,  Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Winamac.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

John W. O'Donnell Jr.

May 31, 1943 to October 16, 2017

WINAMAC - John William O'Donnell Jr., 74, of Fayetteville, Ark. (formerly of Winamac) died at 1:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at his home in Fayetteville.

He was born May 31, 1943, in Winamac, to the late John Sr. and Dorothy Hein O'Donnell. He was a 1961 graduate of Winamac High School. In 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Heater. She died Nov. 12, 2011.

Survivors include: 
Amanda O'Donnell (Curtis) Lords, Daughter 
Judy (Vic) Heater, Sister 
Jim O'Donnell, Brother 
Pat (Cheryl) O'Donnell, Brother 
Susan O'Donnell, Sister 
Patricia Keller O'Donnell, Step Mother 
Maureen Inman, Sister 
Ryan O'Donnell, Brother 
Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews

Mr. O'Donnell served in the U.S. Army, was in the band "The Group," was a hospital administrator, restaurateur, and was in sales. He and his wife moved to Fayetteville in 1983 with Winamac Steel. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Burial will follow services at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Cemetery.

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

Ronald J. DePoy

November 2, 1940 to October 13, 2017

KOKOMO - Ronald Jay DePoy, 76, passed away Friday, October 13, in Kokomo while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Nov. 2, 1940, in Winamac, to the late Harry Jay and Bernice Kay Paulsen DePoy. He married Linda Dieselberg on Dec. 16, 1994. She survives.

Also surviving are sons, Andrew Jay (Teresa) DePoy, David (Danea) Dieselberg, and Douglas (Pam) Dieselberg; daughters, Kenlyn (Jeff) Watson, Teri Froelicher, and Kym Dieselberg; and brothers, DeWayne (Betty) DePoy, and Dale (Melanie) DePoy. He also leaves 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

After high school, Mr. DePoy attended Purdue University. He worked at the Chrysler plant in Kokomo for 36 years before retiring as a supervisor in 2000. He was also part of the Kokomo Underwater Recovery Unit. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and was a Scottish Rite Mason. He also belonged to the Methodist Church in Winamac. In his spare time, he enjoyed reconditioning and restoring Model T Fords and collecting model trains. He was an avid Indy Car and NASCAR fan and attended many racing events. From 1964 to 1968, he was a Golden Gloves Boxing champion in Muncie.

A private family service was held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, Kokomo, followed by entombment at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.

Donations in Mr. DePoy's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Thomas P. Kabrich

October 16, 1945 to October 15, 2017

FRANKLIN - Thomas Paul Kabrich, 71, of Edinburgh, formerly of Greenville and Francesville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis.

He was born Oct. 16, 1945 in Shelbyville, to the late Carl and Mary (Ping) Kabrich. He married Sharry Carr on Jan. 21, 1967 at Jollity United Methodist Church in Shelby County. She survives.

Also surviving are sons Todd Kabrich (Jill) of Lafayette, Scott Kabrich (Kim) of Wolcottville, Troy Kabrich (Jody) of Clayton, N. C.: daughter Teri Kabrich of Silver Lake;  grandchildren Katelyn Kabrich, Ryan Kabrich, Meagan Kabrich, Jackson Kabrich, Lauryn Kabrich, and Alison Kabrich; nieces Sue Urban (Mike) of Brazil, Ind., Sandy Kyle (Mike) of Edinburgh, Kim Ceccoli of Weschester, Ohio; nephew Tim Kabrich of Edinburgh; father-in-law Norman Carr of Franklin; and sister-in-law Barbara Johnson of Fishers.

He was preceded in death by a brother David Kabrich, and sister Linda Wilhite.

Mr. Kabrich was a 1963 graduate of Southwestern High School in Shelby County, and 1967 graduate with honors from Purdue University in agronomy and agriculture economics, and was a member of the Farm House Fraternity. He served as an agriculture lender from 1968 until his retirement in 2013 from Shelby County Bank/First Merchants, and he was a long life farmer. He previously had been a lender for the Federal Land Bank/ Farm Credit Services, Agri-Business Services, Bell Investments, Bank of Reynolds, American State Bank/Indiana Federal Bank/ Pinnacle Bank, and National City Bank/PNC. Prior to his career in banking he had worked for the Hamilton County Extension Services. He attended Jollity United Methodist Church in Shelby County and previously First Christian Church in Francesville, and Edwardsville United Methodist Church in Edwardsville. He grew up attending St. George Lutheran Church in Shelby County. He was a member of Shelbyville Lions Club, served on the Pulaski County Jail Board and previously on the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Board. He enjoyed coaching football and baseball.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 18, at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street), Franklin. The Reverends James Ketchen and James Hoppus will conduct a service at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.

Memorial donations may be made to Jollity United Methodist Church, 8990 West 600 South, Edinburgh, IN 46124; First Christian Church of Francesville, 192 East Lyman Avenue, Francesville, IN 47946; Cardinal Services, attention Silver Lake Home 10381 South State Road 15 Silver Lake, IN 46982; or the Purdue Farm House Foundation, 4280 West 700 North, Delphi, IN. 46923, attention Kevin Bender treasurer.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.

Glen A. Ward

April 24, 1940 to October 8, 2017

ROYAL CENTER - Glen A. Ward, 77, of Thornhope passed away peacefully at 1:58 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 24, 1940 in Dorothy, W. Va., he was the son of the late Henry and Mamie (White) Ward. He was a U.S. Army veteran. On Oct. 24, 1999 he married Marlene Frye. She survives.

Also surviving are brothers, Dean Ward of Crown Point and Marvin Ward (Linda) of Tennessee; sisters, Babe Kopaczewski of Crown Point and Carol Wolf (Tom) of California; and the son he never had, Randy St. Denis of Thornhope.  He is also survived by his beloved pets, Gracie the cat, Haley the chicken and Jade the dog.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Enal Cantly, Opal Fraze and Bernease Stonebraker.

Mr. Ward retired in 2004 from Winamac Coil Spring, Kewanna. He was a member of the Logansport Church of the Nazarene, American Legion and the V.F.W.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting.

A celebration of Mr. Ward's life and military rites will be conducted at 7p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with visitation from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.