Obituaries
Stephen C. Girton
December 17, 1950 to February 12, 2018
WINAMAC - Stephen C. "Steve" Girton, 67, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 12, in Chesterton.
He was born Dec. 17, 1950 in Logansport, to Donald and Virginia Earhart Girton. He grew up in Winamac and attended Winamac High School. On Dec. 31, 1991, he married Kris Swartzell in Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Craig Girton, Lafayette, Son
Josh (Christina) Girton, Winamac, Son
Douglas (Ashley) Metzger, Winamac, Son
Kim (Waylon) Burke, Winamac, Daughter
Stacey (Wyatt) Roth, Indianapolis, Daughter
Destini Gould, Granddaughter
Emri Metzger, Granddaughter
Leyli Metzger, Granddaughter
Peyton Burke, Grandson
Paxton Burke, Grandson
Colin Roth, Grandson
Brodie Roth, Granddaughter
Tim (Debbie) Girton, Winamac, Brother
Deb Budd, Winamac, Sister
Doug (Dee) Girton, Winamac, Brother
Deana (Jason) Ward, Elkhart, Sister-in-law
Mark (Donna) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Donald Girton, Father
Virginia Earhart Crissinger, Mother
Leyton Metzger, Grandson
Pete Budd, Brother-in-law
Josh Ward, Nephew
Beloved Dog Oliver "Ollie"
Mr. Girton was a retired assistant manager at CFS in Winamac. He was currently driving semi-trucks for Murray Leasing. He was a member, past president and current secretary of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed tinkering on small projects and reading Westerns. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb., 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. An Eagles service will follow at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Eagles #2580.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marjorie B. Hanus
August 19, 1930 to February 12, 2018
WINAMAC - Marjorie Bertha "Chiz" Hanus, 87, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 19, 1930 in Pulaski, to the late John William and Cora Link Reutebuch. On June 19, 1954 she married Chester J. Hanus at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He died Dec. 19, 2001.
Survivors include:
Ruth (James) Benson, Culver, Daughter
Paula (Steve) Miller, Star City, Daughter
Mary (David) Hoover, Star City, Daughter
James (Julie) Hanus, Winamac, Son
Brian (Kaitlynn) Miller, Grandson
Eric (Samantha) Miller, Grandson
Jared (Kaycee) Benson, Grandson
Holly ( Travis) Nuest, Granddaughter
Kyle Krohn, Grandson
Emma Hoover, Granddaughter
2 Great grandchildren
Betty DeSabatine, Winamac, Sister
Dorothy Linback, Lafayette, Sister
Marlene (Ron) Roth, Star City. Sister
Martha Kayan (Tom) Derheimer, Columbia City, Sister
Sharon (Jerry) Cloud, Indianapolis, Sister
Marcia (Rich) Lehman, Winamac, Sister
Jerald (Gina) Reutebuch, Sierra Vista, AZ, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Junior Reutebuch, Brother
William R. Reutebuch, Brother
Richard Reutebuch, Brother
Ronald Reutebuch, Brother
John Reutebuch, Brother
Mrs. Hanus was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and the Christian Mothers Society. She loved playing cards. She was an avid Cubs and IU fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will begin at 4 p.m., and a rosary service will be at 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph West Cemetery, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Betty L. Gerike
January 17, 1931 to February 12, 2018
MEDARYVILLE - Betty Lou Gerike, 87, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 12, at Paoli Health & Living, Paoli.
She was born in Longview, IL on Jan. 17, 1931 to the late Albert and Ann Jeffers Gerike.
She is survived by:
Jim (Sue) Wall, Medaryville, Son
Keith (Donna) Wall, Monon, Son
Jackie (Roger) Bailey, Ky., Daughter
Bobbi Mitchell, Nevada
Kim (Randall) Lovely, Hardinsburg, Daughter
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Bill (Sharon) Gerike, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceded in death by:
Robin Shidler, Daughter
Frank Wall, Son
Bud Gerike, Brother
Ardell Gerike, Sister
Ms. Gerike had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory for many years.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Feb. 16), at the funeral home. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Linda L. Krzanowski
November 23, 1947 to February 11, 2018
WINAMAC - Linda L. Krzanowski, 70, of Culver, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Audrey E. Allen
March 31, 1930 to February 10, 2018
MEDARYVILLE - Audrey E. Allen, 87, of Rensselaer, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at her home.
She was born March 31, 1930 in Medaryville, to the late Alfred and Georgia Wilson Archer. On Aug. 2, 1947, she married James A. Allen. He passed away Oct. 18, 2004.
She is survived by:
James A. (Bonnie) Allen, Jr., Rensselaer, Son
Rev. Leonard (Judy) Allen, Medaryville, Son
Stephen (Kathie) Allen, Francesville, Son
Joy (Greg) Hazelbaker, Medaryville, Daughter
7 Grandchildren: James III, Ronnie, Leonard Jr., Tracy, Kim, Tony and Jill
Numerous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren
Florine Bonnell, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Alfred and Georgia Wilson Archer, Parents
James A. Allen, Sr., Husband
Sammy Archer, Brother
Alfred Archer, Brother
Fred Archer, Brother
Leona Lewark, Sister
Mrs. Allen was a registered nurse, having worked at St. Mary Medical Center in Gary, and Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer. She was also proud to be a devoted pastor's wife for over 30 years. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. She loved her cat, Miss Kitty, very much. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren very much. She will be dearly missed.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville, with Rev. Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Robert E. Graham
September 26, 1948 to February 10, 2018
WINAMAC - Robert Eugene "Bob" Graham, 69, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 10:31 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born Sept. 26, 1948 in Cook County, IL to the late Kathleen Graham. He was raised in Francesville, where he attended Francesville High School before serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On Sept. 28, 1972, he married Janet Disinger. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Ryan (Diane) Graham, Winamac, Son
Andrew Graham, Winamac, Grandson
Abby Graham, Winamac, Granddaughter
Mike (Nikki) Waymire, Brother
Barry Waymire, Brother
Aunt Geraldine (her husband: Kenny), Kokomo
Ashley (Scott) Good, Winamac, Former Daughter-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Kathleen Graham and DeLos "Dimp" Waymire, Parents
James Robert "Jim Bob" Graham, Son
Guy Waymire, Brother
Brian "Ty" Waymire, Brother
Mr. Graham was a lifelong truck driver and owner of Graham Trucking. He hauled steel, grain and tomatoes and also drove a gas truck for Good Oil. He was known to many as "Windy" - which was his trucker name. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed shooting, playing cards on his tablet, his two dogs (Gracie and Bartley), and spending time with his friends and family. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will follow. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville American Legion.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Keith M. Nelson
August 28, 1937 to February 6, 2018
RENSSELAER - Keith M. Nelson, 80, of Lafayette, formerly of Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette.
He was born Aug. 28, 1937, the son of Lawrence and Esther (Haueisen) Nelson. He graduated from Francesville High School with the Class of 1955 and attended the Chicago Institute of Heating and Cooling. He married Frances Kay Lowry on Feb. 12, 1955 in Francesville. She survives.
Together they are the parents of three children, Debra (Victor) Primeau of DeMotte, Keith Duane (Pam) Nelson of Rensselaer, and Linda (Joseph) Gebhart of Lafayette; grandparents to Brian, Mark, Timothy, Ashli and Allison and 10 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Carol Nelson of Sarasota, Fla. and Susan Spear of Monticello.
Mr. Nelson was skilled in the trade of heating and cooling, appliance sales and repair and was well known for his expertise in furnace and air troubleshooting throughout northwest Indiana. He worked for 20 years at Lee Supply in Lafayette in heating and cooling, retiring at 78 years of age. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rensselaer. He enjoyed building things, doing yard work and gardening. His greatest joy was time he spent with his family, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CT), Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. (CT), at the funeral home with Pastor John Hostetter officiating. Burial will follow at Independence Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
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