Obituaries
Adam T. Deitrich
July 22, 1989 to April 21, 2018
WINAMAC - Adam Tyler Deitrich, 28, of Star City, passed away at 10:37 a.m., Saturday, April 21, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 22, 1989 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, to David Clark Myers and Melissa Jane Deitrich. He graduated from Winamac High School in 2008.
He is survived by:
Melissa and Art Newman, Winamac, Parents
Brianna (Bradley Dragoon) Deitrich, New York City, Sister and Brother-in-law
Peyton Newman, Winamac, Sister
Jason Newman, Culver, Step Brother
Matt (Catie) Newman, Monterey, Step Brother
Sandra (Joe) Hulsizer, Logansport, Maternal Grandmother
Aunts and Uncles: Mike (Karen) Deitrich, Ronda Deitrich, Lisa Penny, Robert Deitrich, John (Jeanne) Newman, Herb (Janet) Newman, Barb (Warren) Penrod, Geri Newman, Mary Newman, Marilyn Newman, Karla Allen and Roanna Hepburn.
Adam is also survived by numerous cousins and close friends.
He was preceded in death by:
David Clark Myers, Father
Ronald Deitrich, Maternal Grandfather
Herb and Norma Newman, Paternal Step Grandparents
Daryl Deitrich, Uncle
Ed Newman, Uncle
Mr. Deitrich was employed at Co-Alliance LLP in Reynolds where he was growing his passion for agricultural sales through Ag Retail. He was a member of the Star City Lions Club and Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was an avid Indiana University basketball and Chicago Cubs fan. While in high school, he was active in football and golf, and attended the First United Methodist Church of Winamac. He was a 10-year 4-H member in Pulaski County and especially enjoyed helping his sister, Peyton, with her swine projects. He graduated from Purdue University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. While at Purdue, he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Chapter. Adam will always be remembered for his contagious smile, bright blue eyes, orneriness, and his ability to make others laugh. He was known to be the friend who would drop everything to help someone in need. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at the First United Methodist Church of Winamac; and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. An Eagle's memorial service will be at 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 25 at the church with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Logansport.
Memorial donations may be made to the family for a scholarship that will be established in Adam's memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Richard A. Good
October 24, 1954 to April 16, 2018
WINAMAC - Richard Allen "Dick" Good, 63, of Culver, passed away Monday, April 16, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.
He was born Oct. 24, 1954 in Buffalo, NY to William and Wanda Hoss Good. He was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School in Marion. On May 20, 1978, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Lynn Carter. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Scott (wife: Ashley) Good, Winamac, Son
Rick Good, Elkhart, Son
Emily Good, Elkhart, Granddaughter
Phineas Good, Winamac, Grandson
Brian Stambaugh, Ft. Wayne, Extended Family
William and Wanda Hoss Good, Marion, Parents
John Hoss, Marion, Uncle
Jeanie (husband: Danny) Warren, Marion, Sister
Debbie (boyfriend: Dale) Good, Marion, Sister
Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Ernie and Edna Hoss, Maternal Grandparents
Sam and Viola Good, Paternal Grandparents
Mr. Good was a retired train engineer with Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a member of the local BLE. Known fondly as "Thumper" to many, he was a talented drummer and his trademark song was "Wipe Out". He was a rancher and enjoyed his ponies, Brownie and Blue. Most of all, he was a good friend to many and a true family man. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Raymond L. Podell
January 18, 1945 to April 3, 2018
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Raymond L. Podell, 73, of Grand Forks, passed away Tuesday, April 3, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.
He was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Winamac, the son of the late Lowell and Helen Timm Podell. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1963. He married Deanna Cunningham on June 6, 1964 in Denham. She survives.
Also surviving are son, Robert (Kathy) Podell of Grand Forks; grandchildren, Jade (Morgan Barry) Podell and Myranda Podell of Grand Forks; brother, Rick (Jeanie) Podell of Plymouth; furry friends, Wigs & Wags and several nieces and nephews, Ryan (Kate) Podell, Zionsville, JT (Julie) Podell, Palm Beach, FL, Kimberly (Tom) Tokoly, North Liberty.
Mr. Podell and his wife first lived in Terre Haute where he received a bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana State University. They later moved to Raleigh, NC where he received an education doctorate degree from North Carolina State Unitersity. They moved to Grand Forks in 1973, and he taught at the University of North Dakota IT Department. He worked most recently for David Burkland farms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family at their lake home in Bissitt, MB.
Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Anne J. Wenger
March 8, 1939 to March 20, 2018
MONOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Anne J. Wenger, 79, of Wisconsin, former resident of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, March 20, at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born March 8, 1939. She was married for 57 years to Stanley Wenger. He survives.
Also surviving are children Christine, Jennifer, Betsy, Matthew, Mindy and Nathan, and several grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday March 26, at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, Monomonee Falls. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.
Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Herbert F. DePoy
May 18, 1931 to February 25, 2018
NORTH JUDSON - Herbert Francis DePoy, Sr., 86, died Sunday, Feb. 25, at Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.
He was born May 18, 1931 in Winamac, to the late Raymond and Hazel (Good) DePoy. On Oct. 16, 1954 in Ohio, he married Mary K. (Zellers) DePoy. They were married 52 years.
He is survived by his son Herbert F. Jr. (Kathy) DePoy of New Braunfels, TX; two daughters, Hazel White of North Judson and Meda (John) Lindley of Knoxville, TN; daughter-in-law Linda (Pierce) DePoy; five brothers, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, his son William R. DePoy, his son-in-law Jimmy White, his grandson, Karl DePoy, and three sisters.
Mr. DePoy was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Japan during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 92, North Judson. He retired from MPI Knox; however, he spent the majority of his career at Indiana General in Valparaiso. His hard work was evident, but he will be most remembered by his hobbies, which included mushroom hunting, fishing, gardening, farming, and his overall appreciation of nature.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. (CT), Sunday, March 4, at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. (CT).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Suzanne Mitross
November 23, 1949 to February 26, 2018
NORTH JUDSON - Suzanne Mitross, 67 of Winamac, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, at her home, peacefully and surrounded by her family.
Shewas born Nov. 23, 1949 in Kouts, to the late Orie and Helen Hill Reinhardt. She grew up in Kouts, until the family moved in 1966 to the farm in North Judson. She graduated in 1968 from North Judson San-Pierre High School.
She married Harry A. Mitross Jr. who preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 2000.
She is survived by son Simon (Amanda) Mitross, Winamac; grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Mitross, Winamac; sisters Helen Miller, DeMotte, Shirley Kniefel (Owen Summers), Valparaiso, Vera (Wesley) Birky, Valparaiso, Norma (Ronald) Finney, Valparaiso, Wanda Reinhardt, North Judson, Diane (Dennis) Kucinski, Valparaiso, Lois Howe, Valparaiso, and Pam Reinhardt (Keith Tosseng), Dyer; brothers Vernon "Bud" (Verlyn) Reinhardt, Arizona, and Donald (Darlene) Reinhardt, North Judson.
Suzannewas proceeded in death by brother Dale Reinhardt, sisters Verna "Cookie" Greer, and Mary K. Reinhardt.
Mrs. Mitross and her husbandlived in Lake Station for many years, then moved to Winamac in the 1980s to be closer to their family. She worked at Our Lady of Holy Cross, in San Pierre for many years. Later she continued her passion at Pulaski Health Care in Winamac where she dedicated herself to taking care of others, making people happy and making people laugh with her witty sense of humor. She was a proud grandmother. She enjoyed shopping, eating out, and most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon (CT), Friday, March 2, at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon. A graveside service will be at San Pierre Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Cunningham of St. Peters Lutheran Church of North Judson. Doug Neilson of North Judson will be the vocalist.
Richard J. Agee
September 17, 1943 to February 25, 2018
MONTICELLO - Richard J. Agee, Sr., 74, of Winamac, passed away at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
He was born Sept. 17, 1943 in Kentucky, to the late Willie F. and Julia M.(Bailey) Agee. On May 31, 1963 he married Delores J. Cottrell in Winamac, and she survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Tammy (Buck) Mathias of Buffalo; son, Richard (Darlene) Agee Jr. of Winamac; two brothers, Eardon Agee of North Judson and Jed (Dorothy) Agee of FL; four sisters, Peggy (Jerry) Mays of Winamac, Bonnie (Tom) Zimmerman of North Judson, Mae Agee of Winamac and Lorsie (Jimmie) Stone of North Judson; six grandchildren, Kyle (Ashlyn) Stephens, Nathan (Lexi) Stephens, Richard Agee III, Heather Agee, Austin Agee and Dalton Agee; and eight great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Riley Agee and two sisters, Dorothy Rose and Arlette Heise.
Mr. Agee worked at Hites Hardwood sawmill until his retirement. He loved to work on tractors, play games on the computer and go fishing. His wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his life. He was a wonderful family man.
The family will host a memorial service at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at the Buffalo Fire Station.
Memorial donations may be given to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com.
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