Obituaries

Ronald L. Beiswanger

August 21, 1933 to September 1, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Ronald Lee "Ron" Beiswanger, 85, of West Lafayette passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 1, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Aug. 21, 1933 in Francesville, to the late Alfred W. and Hilda H. Malchow Beiswanger.

He is survived by: 
Jayne (Peter) Jackson, Westfield, Niece 
Camilla (Bill) Amsler, Francesville, Niece 
5 Great Nieces and Nephews 
5 Great Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
William D. "Bill" Beiswanger, Brother 
1 Infant Niece

Mr. Beiswanger lived in Indianapolis for many years and retired from Bank One. He served in the U.S. Army and was residing at the Indiana Veteran's Home in West Lafayette. He was a member of the St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He enjoyed his family, traveling, playing cards and BINGO, and watching sports of all kinds. He will be sadly missed.

A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Indiana Veteran's Home.

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

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

Louise Hermanson Schultz

April 23, 1924 to August 17, 2018

WINAMAC - Louise Jean Hermanson Schultz, 94, of Winamac, formerly of Rensselaer, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born April 23, 1924 in Jasper County, to the late Rudolph A. and Frances M. Davisson Ritter. She married Fred L. Hermanson on July 16, 1944. He passed away May 1, 1976. She married Earl W. Schultz on Dec. 27, 1981. He passed away Feb. 16, 2017.

She is survived by: 
Kristin K. Beringer, Hebron,  Daughter 
Linda R. (Roger) Buschman, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Jeffrey J. (Kathy) Hermanson, Culver, Son 
10 Grandchildren 
11 Great grandchildren 
2 Great-great grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
3 Great Grandchildren 
William T. Beringer, Son-in-law 
Frederick E. Ritter, Brother 
Orville G. Ritter, Brother 
Ruth K. Waling, Sister

Mrs. Schultz was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She had been a member of the Happy Homemakers Home Economics Club in Rensselaer. She was a beautician and later worked at First Union Bank in Winamac. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, scrapbooking, cooking and baking. She will be remembered for her wonderful pies. She loved caring for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed time with her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

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

Eva M. Hughes

March 31, 1944 to August 29, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Eva M. Hughes, 74, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29.

She was born March 31, 1944 in Ashland, KY. She married James Edward Hughes on Dec. 26, 1962. He passed away July 20, 1982.

She is survived by: 
James Robert Hughes, Son 
Michael Lee Hughes, Son 
Lori Ann (Kevin) Raderstorf, Daughter 
David Joseph Hughes, Son 
17 Grandchildren 
8 Great Grandchildren 
Roger Howard, Brother 
Mark Conley, Brother 
Tina L. Boller, Niece 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Lonnie and Mary Campbell Howard, Parents
Edward Hughes, Infant Son
Matthew Bryan Hughes, Infant Son
1 Great grandson

Mrs. Hughes was saved at Bailey's Corner Church and attended Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed going to church when she was able. She was a proud homemaker who enjoyed reading, cooking and sewing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Sept. 4), at the funeral with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

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

Maxine Gutwein Novotny

June 18, 1928 to August 28, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Maxine Gutwein Novotny, 90, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28.

A lifelong resident of Francesville, she was born June 18, 1928 in Wolcott to the late Carl and Mary Farney Gutwein. She was the oldest of 10 children and helped raise many of her younger brothers and sisters. On Feb. 10, 1952, she married Arthur Novotny, her beloved husband of 66 years. He survives.

She is also survived by: 
Cathy (Jose) Cervantes, Tecate, Mexico, Daughter 
Mark (Kristel) Novotny, Fishers, Son 
Mary Lyn (Bob) Milford, Fishers, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Jann (Adam) Snively, Kurt (Mary) Novotny, Ruth (Matt) Gerber, Crystal Cervantes, Rebekah (Nathan) Elliott, Daniel (Natasha) Cervantes, Melody (fiance: Jonathan Kurtz) Cervantes, Matthew Milford, Rachel Milford.
14 Great Grandchildren 
Nate (Rhonda) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother 
Edison (Chrisann) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother 
Phil (Carol) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother 
Juanita Norman, Monon, Sister 
Elden (Mary Lee) Gutwein, Monticello, Brother 
Rodney (Donna) Gutwein, West Lafayette, Brother 
Karl Westfall, Francesville, Brother-in-law 
Yvonne Gutwein, Francesville, Sister-in-law 
James Denton, Francesville, Brother-in-law 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Mary Louise Westfall, Sister 
Carl Gutwein, Jr., Brother 
Sharon Kay Denton, Sister

Mrs. Novotny was a woman of strong faith, who demonstrated the love of Jesus to everyone she encountered. Jesus loved the little children; her desire to follow Him and serve Him led her to love everyone, especially the little children. She always looked for the best in everyone she met. She was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. She blessed everyone around her with her baking and Christmas cookies, hospitality and joyful spirit. Her family remembers her delicious kuchen, butter ring, caramel rolls and kipfels. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister whose greatest joy was to be with her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Apostolic Christian Church Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of Little Hands Orphanage in Tecate, Mexico (PO Box 72 Wooster, OH 44691-0072). 

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

Vincent E. Button

June 12, 1964 to December 12, 2017

WINAMAC - Vincent Eugene "Vince" Button, 53, of Pinch, WV, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.

He was born in Winamac, June 12, 1964 to Robert E. and Iona Daugherty Button.

He is survived by:

Danette M. Button, Pinch, WV, Wife
Jennifer (Benjamin) Miller, Riverview, FL, Daughter
Samantha Button, Pinch, WV, Daughter
Victoria Button, Pinch, WV, Daughter
4 Grandsons: Mason, Zane, Brody, and Rhett Miller.
Iona Daugherty Button, Sebring, FL, Mother
2 Brothers: Rod (Janine) Button and Jack Button
Jean Button, Step Mother
Henry Collins, Step Father
Several nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts.

Mr. Button was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pinch for 26 years.

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

Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Pinch Missions Fund 71, Upper Pinch Road Elkview, WV 25071.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 
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Barry G. Trueblood

April 18, 1965 to August 11, 2018

WINAMAC - Barry G. Trueblood, 53, of Elizabeth, IL passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 11, in Bolingbrook, IL.

He was born April 18, 1965 in Lowell, to Marvin Lee and Sandra Lynn Taylor Trueblood. In 1974, his family moved to Pulaski County from Crown Point. He married Katrina Garrison in Tennnessee on Sept. 14, 1996. She survives.

Survivors include: 
Garrison Lee Trueblood, Elizabeth, IL, Son 
Hunter Dawson Trueblood, Elizabeth, IL, Son 
Sandra Lynn Taylor Trueblood, Medaryville, Mother 
Robert (friend: Nedra) Trueblood, Lowell, Brother 
Scott (wife: Paula) Trueblood, Westville, Brother 
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Marvin Lee Trueblood, Father

Mr. Trueblood was a member of the Francesville Christian Church. He was very well respected in the golf course industry, spending many years building golf courses in several states for such notables as Fred Couples, Tom Watson, Tom Weiskopf and Andy North, among others. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed playing golf, especially with family and friends.

He was a 10-year member of 4-H and was successful in showing hogs and horses. He was especially fond of his horse, Rumcake, whom he showed both in 4-H and in open shows for many years. In 1983, he graduated from West Central High School in Francesville, where he loved playing football. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity while attending Purdue University. He was also a founding member and officer of the Purdue Rodeo Club. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Rev. James Ketchen officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Disabled American Veterans or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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