Obituaries

Shelby J. Moise

October 3, 1942 to August 14, 2022

WINAMAC - Shelby J. Moise, 79, of Rochester (formerly of Winamac), passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, at Hickory Creek in Rochester.

She was born Oct. 3, 1942 in Hazard, KY to the late Floyd and Maggie [Hurt] Hale. Her family moved to North Judson, in her youth. On Nov. 28, 1964, she married George R. Moise at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He passed away Nov. 11, 2012.

Shelby Moise

She is survived by:
Richard A. (Rhonda) Moise, Rochester, Son
William R. Moise, Winamac, Son
Jessica (Brian) Conrad, Granddaughter
Kory Pruiett, Grandson
Jenna Moise, Granddaughter
Brady Moise, Grandson
Cadence Conrad, Great-Granddaughter
Avery Conrad, Great-Granddaughter
Barb Hale, Mishawaka, Sister
Phyllis Hale, Culver, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bill Hale, Brother
Earl Hale, Brother
Wanda Ludwig, Sister
Reva Roberts, Sister

Mrs. Moise worked most of her life as a waitress. She met George while working behind the fountain counter at Stombaugh’s Drug Store in Winamac. She also worked at local classics like Fogarty’s, Wigwam, Colonial Inn, and Indian Head. She was a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed going for walks, visiting with friends, going out for coffee, and doing puzzles. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hickory Creek in Rochester for their tender loving care of Shelby.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22, at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Betty L. Danford

August 20, 1937 to August 13, 2022

WINAMAC - Betty L. Danford, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 20, 1937 in Star City to Clinton and Esther Schultz Drach. She married J.D. Danford on Aug. 4, 1957. He survives.

Betty Danford

She is also survived by:
Ronda S. Denney, Winamac, Daughter
Cindy L. Rife, Cherokee, IA, Daughter
Diana L. (Daniel) Farris, Logansport, Daughter
Brandon (Lanna) Rife, Grandson
Megan Farris, Granddaughter
Natalie Farris, Granddaughter
Tyler Rife, Great-Grandson
Trista Rife, Great-Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Clinton Drach, Father
Esther Schultz Murphy, Mother
Donald Drach, Brother
Phyllis Nufer, Sister

Mrs. Danford worked as a dietary aide at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac for 25 years. She also worked as a waitress at Star City, and was a former employee at Stipp Bakery in Winamac. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac. She enjoyed playing BINGO and sitting in her yard swing. She was also an avid IU basketball fan.

Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Friday Aug. 19, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Friday), at the funeral home with Rev. David Norris officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Linda L. Wray

July 23, 1940 to August 11, 2022

WINAMAC - Linda Lee Wray, 82, of Kewanna (Bruce Lake) passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, at her home.

She was born July 23, 1940 in Logansport, to the late Walter J. and Irene B. [Quinn] Deeter. She graduated from Washington Township High School in 1959. She married Willard “Sonny” Wray Jr. on June 10, 1962 in Anoka, IN. He survives.

Linda Wray

She is also survived by:
Willard “Willy” (Denise) Wray III, Debary, FL, Son
Christina (Tom) Short, Bruce Lake, Daughter
Ashley (Kevin) Kinsey, Granddaughter
Adam (Courtlyn) Wray, Grandson
Molly (Erick) Frazier, Granddaughter
Cameron (Kendra) Quillen, Grandson
Halle Short, Granddaughter
Great-Grandchildren: Blakely Wray, Hunter Wray, Rylee Wray, Alivia Frazier, Raeleigh Frazier, Haven Frazier, Ada and Emmy Frazier (twins), Kylee Quillen, Collin Quillen, and Sunney and Silas Quillen (twins).
Bob (Chris) Deeter, Brother
Mike Deeter, Brother
Walt (Lindy) Deeter, Brother
Norman (Jeanie) Helvie, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews & Great Nieces and Nephews
Robin Deeter, Lifetime Friend
Gerry Roesbery, Lifetime Friend

Preceded in death by:
Wyatt Dean Kinsey, Infant Great-Grandson
John E. Deeter, Brother
Diane “Annie” Helvie, Sister
Daisy Deeter, Sister-in-law
Jason Deeter, Nephew
Connor Hall, Great-Nephew

Linda was a member of Pleasant Hill Community Church in Bruce Lake and a past member of Logansport VFW Auxiliary Post #3790. Linda enjoyed crocheting, fishing, and playing cards. Most of all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Linda loved her family very much.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery in Bruce Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Catherine Hahn

April 1, 1919 to August 11, 2022

WINAMAC - Catherine [Winters] Hahn, 103, of Winamac, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Aug. 11, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born April 1, 1919 in rural Gilliam Township, Jasper County, to the late Ernest and Oscia [Cassidy] Winters. She married Dallas R. Hahn, on Oct. 18, 1935 in St. Joseph, MI. He passed away Nov. 13, 1976.

Catherine Hahn

She is survived by:
Donald R. (Daisy) Hahn, Winamac, Son
Cyril L. (Patsy) Hahn, Winamac, Son
Carol K. (Tom) Stanley, Winamac, Daughter
Nila J. Nelson, North Little Rock, AR, Daughter
Grandchildren: Donald Lee Hahn, Kathlyn (Duane) Bez, Tina Leman, Valerie (Bryan) DePoy, Karen Zachary, Cheryl (Kirk) Bixler, Lori (Dean) Wentz, Stephanie (Thomas) Strode, and Brett (fiancée: Laura Hollon) Nelson.
Step-Grandsons: Joseph (April) Wenglarz, and David (Allison) Wenglarz.
19 Great-Grandchildren
16 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Joan Womack, Sister
Jerry (Sandy) Winters, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Michael B. Leman, Grandson-in-law
Matthew R. Leman, Great-Grandson
Mabel Winters, Sister
Luella Lewis, Sister
Elburn “Bud” Winters, Brother
Eldon “Doc” Winters, Brother
Keith “Hump” Winters, Brother

Mrs. Hahn was a loving and devoted wife and mother who diligently worked by her husband’s side and saw to the raising and education of her four children. Her husband, Dallas, was elected as Pulaski County Assessor in 1970, and Catherine served as his chief deputy. After Dallas’s death, his wife was caucused in as county assessor. She completed his term and was elected to two terms of her own. She served the citizens of the county with a precise and friendly competency. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and baking. She enjoyed gifting people with her baked goods and bringing candy to church for the children (to whom she was fondly known as the “candy lady”). She was humbled to be named “Baking Queen” of the Francesville Fall Festival in 2014. She was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church, Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Pulaski County Democrat Women, and Happy Homemakers Home Ec Club in Beaver Township. She prided herself on this life of family and farm and friends, it pleased her, and she gave to it her considerable energy and intelligence.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or Gideon’s International.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arthur L. Fox

May 30, 1929 to August 9, 2022

WINAMAC - Arthur Leonard “Art” Fox, 93, of Winamac passed away at home Tuesday, Aug. 9.

He was born May 30, 1929 in Indian Creek Township to the late Rudolph J. and Mary Ella [McLochlin] Fox. He attended Pulaski High School. On Dec. 17, 1949, he married Ella Jean Mays in Star City. She passed away Jan. 23, 1983. On Feb. 14, 1997, he married Jeanettie Marcella “Sis” [Craig] Galbreath in Winamac. She survives.

Art Fox

He is also survived by:
Debrah Jean Fox, Winamac, Daughter
Richard Arthur (Becky) Fox, Winamac, Son
Vicky (David) Pingel, North Judson, Daughter
Nikki Jo (fiancé: Paul Roda) Fox, Rochester, Daughter
Marcy Lynn Fox, Carmel, Daughter
Rose (Jim) Hubbard, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Phillip Crawford, Winamac, Step-Son
Daniel (Judy) Galbreath, Alabama, Step-Son
J. Eric (Shelle) Galbreath, Winamac, Step-Son
Rebecca (Bill) Kinder, Winamac, Step-Daughter
31 Grandchildren and 55 Great-Grandchildren (we think)
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Mary Caroline [Shidler] Fox, Step-Mother
Terry Lynn Fox, Daughter
Tammy Ruth Fox, Daughter
Danny L. Morris, Son-in-law
Greg Hooker, Son-in-law
1 Granddaughter
Oliva Jean Redweik, Great-Granddaughter
Ralph Fox, Brother
Walt Fox, Brother
Eugene Fox, Brother
Don Fox, Brother
Loran Fox, Brother
Mary Ellen Nies, Sister

Mr. Fox served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a lifetime member, Past Commander, Past Quarter Master, Past Chaplain, and Past Surgeon of Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was also a member of Monterey American Legion Post #399 and Winamac FOE #2580. He was retired from Galbreath, Inc. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, shooting pool, playing cards, and socializing. He also enjoyed music and was a talented yodeler. He loved living on the Tippecanoe River. More than anything, he loved his family and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. An Eagles memorial service will be held around 8 p.m. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 19, at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Broad officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Theodore R. Thompson

April 4, 1945 to August 6, 2022

WINAMAC - Theodore R. “Ted” Thompson, 77, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hickory Creek in Rochester.

He was born April 4, 1945 to Francis L. “Shank” and Irene K. [Hurlburt] Thompson. He grew up in the Pulaski County area. He had an adventurous spirit and traveled the railway.

Ted Thompson

He is survived by:
Sharon (Larry) Stalbaum, Step-Daughter
Anthony (Sue) Brown, Step-Son
Numerous Step Grandchildren, Step-Great-Grandchildren, and Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mary Jane (David) Hamric, Niece
Carl Jylland, Nephew
Sandra Sterling, Great-Niece
Raymond Lowe Jr., Great-Nephew
Tyler Jylland, Great-Nephew
Trevor Jylland, Great-Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Francis Thompson, Father
Irene Thompson Moore, Mother
Lucille Marie “Lucy” [White] Thompson, Wife
Everett Leroy Thompson, Brother
Betty Lou (Irvin) Jylland, Sister
Irvin A. Jylland Jr., Nephew
Kathern Padgett, Niece
Amanda Adams, Great-Niece

Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.