Obituaries
Richard E. Werner
November 21, 1921 to October 16, 2018
WINAMAC - Richard E. "Dick" Werner, 96, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, after a brief illness, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born Nov. 21, 1921 at home in Winamac to the late Clarence and Margaret Broadhead Werner. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1939. He met his wife Evelyn Strauch, at the Rural Youth Club in Logansport, where he and his late best friends (Richard Dickensheets and Richard O'Connor) spent much of their time socializing. The couple were married on May 29, 1949 at St. James Lutheran Church, Logansport. In 1957, they purchased the Tony Moose farm where they raised their family of five children and resided until their deaths. In their retirement years, the couple enjoyed spending time with their snowbird friends in Ft. Myers, and Bonita Springs, FL. She passed away April 25, 2017, just one month short of celebrating 68 years of marriage.
He is survived by:
Carol (Leonard) Short, Winamac, Daughter
Steven (Nancy) Werner, Lafayette, Son
Stanley (Eleanor) Werner, Waynesboro, VA, Son
Cheryl Stout, Kewanna, Daughter
Christine (Rod) Ringen, Francesville, Daughter
13 Grandchildren: Michelle (Tim) Bowyer, Lenny Short, Jacob Short, Natalie Shidler, Joe (Gena) Werner, Andrew Werner, Kirsten Whan, Brent (Carrie) Whan, Ashley (Casey) Bradburn, Austin Risner, Jordan (Lisa) Burton, Nicole Burton and Abbriel Ringen.
28 great grandchildren
1 great-great grandson
Norman Strauch, Logansport, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jeff Shidler, Grandson-in-law
Kris Werner, Granddaughter-in-law
Robert (Madolynne) Werner, Brother
Ernest and Carrie Martin Strauch, Father & Mother-in-law
Arma Jean Strauch, Sister-in-law
Paul (Eleanor) Strauch, Brother-in-law
Mr. Werner served four years in the U.S. Army prior to World War II as a medic. During the war, he served with the medical detachment 1106th Engineer Combat Group 1st Army building bridges. He landed on Utah Beach on D-Day and fought in all five campaigns at the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home from his service, he went to work at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and helped on the family farm. He went on to complete appliance service technician training in Chicago. He worked at Kelly's Hardware and Von Tobel's in Winamac for 31 years as a service technician.
He was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac where he served his church faithfully in many capacities. He was a former member of the Winamac/Eastern Pulaski Community School Board and the Pulaski County Election Board, representing Harrison Township. He was also a former member of Pulaski County REACT. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed crop farming and raising livestock. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting with his hunting dogs, walking in his woods, and watching wildlife. He was an avid ham radio operator (KC9YC) and later in life learned how to text on a cell phone. His daily hobbies included crossword puzzles, cryptograms and playing on the computer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Frances E. Kesler
May 26, 1925 to October 14, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Frances E. Kesler, 93, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, at Trail Creek Place, Michigan City. She was a former resident of Francesville.
She was born May 26, 1925 in Bantry, ND to the late Charles and Edith Healy Heath. On Dec. 15, 1945, she married Willis Kesler in Monticello. He preceded her in death in August of 1992.
She is survived by:
Jerry (Connie) Kesler, Plymouth, Son
Amanda Kesler, Lake Station, Granddaughter
Mike (Joni) Kalember, Mesa, AZ, Grandson
Shelli (Butch) Shreve, Michigan City, Granddaughter
Jamie Bartelhiem, New Buffalo, MI, Granddaughter
Billie (Jeremy) Bender, Porter, Granddaughter
8 Great grandchildren
3 Great-great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Robert Kesler, Son
8 Sisters
6 Brothers
Mrs. Kesler worked at Schmaucher’s in Rensselaer for 25 years. She also worked as a cook at Pearly Mae’s restaurant in Francesville for 10 years. She was a member of the Francesville Baptist Church. She enjoyed working puzzles, cooking, gardening and sewing.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct 19, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will take be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Francesville Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marylou Bonnell
August 15, 1932 to October 14, 2018
WINAMAC - Marylou Bonnell, 86, of Star City, passed away at 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Lansing, Mich., to the late Otho W. Lula D. Emerson Crawford. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1950. On June 10, 1951, she married Wayne Bonnell, at the Star City United Methodist Church. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Vicki Pugh, Winamac, Daughter
Jeff (Rae) Bonnell, Rincon, PR, Son
Ann (Fred) Shidler, Monticello, Daughter
Steve (Stephanie) Bonnell, Star City, Son
Mike (Sam) Pugh, Grandson
Dave (Heather) Pugh, Grandson
Emily (Mike) Haschel, Granddaughter
Christina "Bubba" Turpin, Granddaughter
Brian (Tammy) Bonnell, Grandson
Shawn (Jessica) Bonnell, Grandson
Greg (Kami) Shidler, Grandson
Brandon (Nicole) Shidler, Grandson
Amy Stearns, Granddaughter
Amber Vogley, Granddaughter
Chase (Amanda) Bonnell, Grandson
Noah Bonnell, Grandson
22 Great Grandchildren
Bill (Phyllis) Crawford, Port Charlotte, FL, Brother
Bob (Janet) Crawford, Palo Alto, CA, Brother
Jenny Tenney, East Leroy, MI, Sister
Sandy (Jim) Johnston, Winamac, Sister
Gwen Crawford, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
John (Florence) Crawford, Brother
Phil J. Crawford, Brother
Dave Tenney, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Bonnell was an active member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She was a true philanthropist, having been instrumental in the creation of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County where she served 10 years as a director. She gave a lot of time and energy to her community. In her younger years, she was a talented cake baker and decorator. She was also a master at gingerbread cookies.
She was also one of the first female bus drivers for Star City and Winamac schools. Marylou and Wayne established Pond View Golf Course in 1974 which grew to include Pine View Golf Course in 1985 and Mystic Hills Golf Course in 1998. Mrs. Bonnell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Star City United Methodist Church, Star City. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the church with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to Star City United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Nancy A. Moore Foerg
January 19, 1933 to September 29, 2018
WINAMAC - Nancy Adeline Moore Foerg, 85, Winamac, passed away at 4:47 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
She was born Jan. 19, 1933, on the family farm in Monterey, to the late Harley D. and Ellen Riggs Moore. As a young girl, she loved to dance and roller skate. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1951.
Survivors include:
Raymond (Julie) Foerg, Winamac, Son
Linda (Darl) Fritz, Winamac, Daughter
Karen Allen, Willow Springs, NC, Daughter
Mary (John) Cargo, Beardstown, Daughter
Sandi (James) Mohler, Litchfield, OH, Daughter
12 Grandchildren
30 Great Grandchildren
Arthur (Joyce) Moore, Monticello, Brother
Elverta Moore, Rochester, Sister-in-law
Alice Moore, Walkerton, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
John D. Moore, Brother
Charles Moore, Brother
Lewis Moore, Brother
Ralph Moore, Brother
Ester Pauline Moore, Infant Sister
Robert Moore, Brother
Wilbur Moore, Brother
While raising her family of five, Mrs. Foerg also enjoyed mowing and flower gardening. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac. Later in life, she had time to do embroidery and picture puzzles. In the last eight years she enjoyed the nurses, aides, administrators, cooks, maintenance and residents of Hickory Creek at Winamac who had become her extended family. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and all those who knew her.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home with Rev. John Cargo officiating. Burial will be at Athens - Mt. Hope (Hoovers) Cemetery, Athens, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to the family whose wish is to do something kind for those who cared for their mother.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Helen M. Wilson
September 22, 1942 to October 6, 2018
WINAMAC - Helen M. Wilson, 76, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 6, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sept. 22, 1942 in LaCrosse, WI, to the late John and Marion Mathis Bisset. She was the oldest of nine children. She spent most of her youth in Chicago, and later resided in Cedar Lake. She and her former husband, Jerry Walter Horton, raised two daughters in Hammond. Prior to moving to Winamac in 2001, she had resided in Lake Station. She married Norbert R. "Norb" Wilson on Oct. 16, 2004 in Winamac. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Jeanette "Pixie" (Ronald) Fountain, Daughter
Marilyn "Dee" (John) Reno, Daughter
Heather (Jeff) Huffer, Daughter
Jennifer (Jake) Wheeler, Daughter
Ami (Keith) Atchison, Daughter
17 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
Mable Nelson, Sister
William "Bill" (Yvonne) Bisset, Brother
Betty (Lee) Soucie, Sister
James "Jim" (Nichole) Bisset, Brother
Emily (Richard) Medina, Sister
Erdine (Dennis) Weis, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jerry Walter Horton, Former Spouse
John "Jack" Bisset, Brother
Robert "Bob" Bisset, Brother
Mrs. Wilson was a member of the First Baptist Church, Winamac. She served her church family and her Lord faithfully. She was active in the church choir and was a member of the Golden Gate Singers. She was a dedicated prayer warrior and was faithful to witness to others. She was a truly inspirational woman of faith. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time in the Winamac Park and Tippecanoe River State Park. She also enjoyed bowling and games, especially BINGO, puzzles and cards. She was a dedicated homemaker and talented cook. She was always willing to cook for her family, friends and church family. She loved spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile that inspired many to have hope and faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow 7:30 p.m., (Thursday), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
James R. O'Donnell
September 16, 1946 to September 28, 2018
WINAMAC - James Robert "Jim" O'Donnell, 72, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 28, at his home.
He was born Sept. 16, 1946 in Winamac to the late John W. and Dorothy Hein O'Donnell. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1964, and served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He married Sharon P. Delaney Garbison on Feb. 15, 1992 in Winamac. She passed away May 26, 2007.
He is survived by:
Mike (Dorri) O'Donnell, Son
Angie (Scott) Compton, Daughter
Jeff Garbison, Step Son
Jenny (Mike) Kasten, Step Daughter
Grandchildren: Morgan (Jeramy) Hicks, David O'Donnell, Michael O'Donnell, Brandi Compton, Kayla (Caleb) Leman, Tate Garbison, Dakota Conner, and Durham Kasten.
Great-Grandchildren: Makenna O'Donnell, Ivan Hicks, Cohen Leman, and Grant Garland.
Judy (Vic) Heater, Sister
Pat (Cheryl) O'Donnell, Brother
Susie O'Donnell, Sister
Maureen Inman, Sister
Ryan O'Donnell, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sharon P. Delaney Garbison O'Donnell, Spouse
Elsie F. Toumine, Former Spouse
John W. (Carolyn) O'Donnell, Jr., Brother
Mr. O'Donnell was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He retired from Braun Corporation and had formerly worked at Eaton in shipping and receiving. He enjoyed refurbishing collectables. He was proud of his father's antique tractor that he had restored and exhibited at the Power From the Past show. He especially enjoyed mowing and snow-plowing for his neighborhood and family, whether he was asked to or not. He was a well-known patron at area restaurants. He was an avid Winamac Warrior sports fan and supporter of local youth. He loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Athletic Boosters.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Raleigh M. Batty
July 7, 1933 to September 4, 2018
WINMAC - Raleigh M. Batty, 85, of Sun City, AZ passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4.
He was born July 7, 1933 in Pulaski County to the late Russell and Edna Fern Strong Batty. He married Laura F. Elston on Oct. 18, 1959, in Star City. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Christiana (David) Hopper, Daughter
Gail (Jenett) Batty, Son
Thomas (Tabitha) Warren Batty, Son
John (April) Batty, Son
Grandchildren - Michael (Darcy) Batty, Matthew Batty, Steven Batty, Jacob Batty, Micah Batty, Janae Hopper, Christian Hopper, Jonah Batty, Elijah Batty, and Kendra Batty.
Great Grandchild - Anthony Batty
Preceded in death by:
William E. Batty, Brother
Mr. Batty loved the Lord and enjoyed being a preacher. He and his wife had resided in Prescott Valley, AZ, Sullivan, IL, Valparaiso, Pontiac, MI and Winamac. He enjoyed flying his airplane, riding motorcycles, racing cars, working on autos and preaching the Word. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
A private burial service will be held at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to Shultz Lewis Children's Home.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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