Obituaries
Thomas P. Fox
March 17, 1955 to February 5, 2018
WINAMAC - Thomas P. "Tom" Fox, 62, of Star City, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, at home while surrounded by his family. He lost a hard-fought battle with cancer.
He was born March 17, 1955, in Logansport, to the late Leo E. "Dud" and Mary Ellen Foerg Fox. He graduated in 1973 from Winamac Community High School. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. It was there he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Ann Cornell, on Dec. 13, 1975. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Shaun (Rachel) Fox, Fishers, Son
Mark (Michelle "Mo") Fox, Star City, Son
Emily (Brandon) Daggy, Indianapolis, Daughter
2 Grandchildren: Wyatt and Lucy Fox
Elaine K. (Glenn) Holmes-Cobane, Jones, MI, Sister
Ruth A. (Dale) Fox-Dietrich, Eagle River, AK, Sister
Catherine L. (Mike) Reifert, Montgomery Village, MD, Sister
John E. (Patricia) Fox, Huntington, Brother
Rebecca J. (Richard) Cohrs, New Palestine, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Robert Fox, Infant Brother
Jeffrey Fox, Brother
Mr. Fox was a family man, good friend, hard worker, and vicious poker player. He was employed at Whallon Machinery and later took over the family farm in 1988. In his earlier years, he raced motorcycles and micro midgets. He was a member of the pit crew for an NHRA dragster. He enjoyed the thrill of riding roller coasters with his children. He loved fishing at Lake Okeechobee in Florida and going on fishing trips with neighbors. He was always ready to go mushroom hunting. He enjoyed playing Euchre in a card club for many years. But, most of all, he loved playing games with his grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will begin at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made to the Star City Volunteer Fire Department or Riley Children's Foundation http://www.rileykids.org/
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Phyllis D. Williams
May 17, 1955 to January 30, 2018
MEDARYVILLE - Phyllis D. Williams, 62, of Logansport, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 30, at her home.
She was born May 17, 1955 in Knox, to the late Bert and Eva Mae Begley Williams. She spent the early part of her life in Medaryville, and moved to Logansport in the early 2000s.
She is survived by:
Janice Kain, Winamac, Sister
Lois (Chuck) Baird, Santa Barbara, CA, Sister
Cathy Wilhelm, Logansport, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brenda Buckalew, Sister
Tom Kain, Brother-in-law
Mike Wilhelm, Brother-in-law
Uriah Dobson, Nephew
Phyllis worked many years at Mott's Liquor Store in Medaryville. She enjoyed flowers and plants and had a real green thumb. She loved her family very much and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at the funeral home. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children's Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Diane K. Stephenson
September 11, 1947 to February 1, 2018
WINAMAC - Diane Kay Phipps Stephenson, 70, of North Judson, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
Born Sept. 11, 1947 in Hennepin County, MN, she is predeceased by her parents Horace Glenn Phipps (MN) and Bernice Adeline Bebensee Stephenson (IN), brothers Marlin Phipps (IN), Dale Phipps (MN), Sister Debra Phipps Camp (MN) and grandson Vaughn Figard (PA).
She is survived by her partner, Lucky Stephenson (IN); her sister, Charlene Stephenson (IN); brothers, Gregory Phipps (MN) and Terrance Phipps (MN); daughters, Margaret Able (PA) and Marla (Jay) Nine; grandchildren, Jason (Bridgett) Groves (AR), Amanda (Jeff) Cerino (AR), Kourtney (Odis) Fitch (IN), Mercedes Nine (IN), Ryan Fochler (MD), Kendall Nine (IN), Randi Nine (IN), Ethan Figard (PA) and Taija Figard (PA); and great-grandchildren, Salem and Kayelee Fitch.
Ms. Stephenson was a homemaker in North Judson who enjoyed fishing, cooking out, reading, swimming and playing cards. She adored all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved going out to eat with her family.
As per the wishes of the deceased, a funeral will not be held. The family will be having a private memorial service for the deceased.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Diane's name be sent to the Peaceable Primate Sanctuary (6451 N. 800 W. Winamac, IN 46996 (574) 896-0590.)
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Velma J. Sutton
April 11, 1931 to February 1, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Velma Jean Sutton, 86, of Francesville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, at her home.
She was born April 11, 1931 in Wolcott, to the late Harold and Ethel Crosby Hoppe. She graduated from Wolcott High School in 1949. On March 10, 1950 in Wolcott, she married Calvin James Sutton. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include:
Charmi (Danny) Bishop, Francesville, Daughter
Daniel (Cindy) Sutton, Francesville, Son
Beth (Chris) Cummins, Francesville, Daughter
Alan (Lori) Sutton, Francesville, Son
11 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Mary Mann, Elkhart, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Branden Conley, Great Grandson
Doris Garber, Sister
Paul Hoppe, Brother
Janet Blanchette, Sister
In 1973, Mrs. Sutton and her husband moved to Francesville. Together they ran a bakery, Sutton Sweet Shop, where they served breakfast and lunch. She was known for her donuts and specialty cakes. She enjoyed writing poetry. Over the years she held many jobs including working as a telephone operator, factory laborer, and custodian at West Central Schools and as a caretaker for the Francesville Town Park. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always supportive of her family and her community. Mrs. Sutton was a former member of the Francesville American Legion Auxiliary and a former den mother. She was a kind and caring person, a defender of the underdog and always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to The Uptown Project of Francesville.
Randall E. Gleitz
July 28, 1959 to January 28, 2018
WINAMAC - Randall Eugene Gleitz, 58, of Logansport, passed away at 11:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, at his residence.
He was born July 28, 1959 in Knox, to the late John Arthur and Delma Arlene Rude Gleitz.
He is survived by:
Wanda Lou Schreyer, Logansport, Sister
Rinda Smith, Logansport, Sister
Stephanie (David) Small, Logansport, Niece
Caretakers: Amanda Krintz, Star City, Tina Logan, Kim Titus
Several Cousins
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Jeff Strite officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to his sister Wanda.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Beverly J. Loehmer
August 16, 1930 to January 27, 2018
WINAMAC - Beverly Jean Ledford Loehmer, 87, of Winamac, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 16, 1930 to the late Paul and Margaret Conwell Ledford. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. On March 31, 1951, she married Edward F. Loehmer. He survives.
She is also survived by:
James (Brenda) Loehmer, Pulaski, Son
David (Ronda) Loehmer, Winamac, Son
JoEllen (Gary) Burton, Logansport, Daughter
Margaret (Robert) Gurley, Hebron, Daughter
12 Grandchildren: Jeremiah Loehmer, Jamie (Nick) Dittemore, Ashley Loehmer, April (Jared) Simmermaker, Amy Parish, Abbey (Gregg) Eskridge, Sara (Eric) Marxmiller, Travis (Ashley) Seidel, Amber (Taylor Simpson) Seidel, Alex (Rachel) Burton, Chad (Katie) Burton and Scott (Caitlin) Thornburton
15 Great Grandchildren
Minnie Ledford, Sister-in-law
Marie Ledford, Sister-in-law
Margaret Ledford, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
William Ledford, Brother
Paul Ledford, Jr., Brother
Robert Ledford, Brother
Donald Ledford, Brother
Mrs. Loehmer and her husband were retired dairy farmers in Winamac and received multiple awards for their herd production. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity, Christian Mothers, as well as a volunteer at the Good Samaritan store. She was a proud homemaker and farmwife. She was an excellent seamstress and quilt maker as well as a wonderful cook. She was a member of the Monroe Home Extension Club. She was very generous and always cared for others. She helped many young girls, including her granddaughters, with their 4-H sewing projects over the years. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with all of her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., at the funeral home followed by a Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers service. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac and/or Star City Volunteer Fire Dept.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
William H. Hoover Jr.
December 9, 1931 to January 25, 2018
WINAMAC - William Hubert "Bill" Hoover Jr., 86 of Winamac, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
He was born Dec. 9, 1931 in Winamac to the late William Hubert and Alice McCann Hoover. On Nov. 14, 1953, he married Pauline Rose in Winamac. She passed away May 20, 2017.
He is survived by:
Mary (Craig) Fosnaugh, Avilla, Daughter
Robert Hoover, Avilla, Son
Twila (Joe) Slomka, Knox, Daughter
Laura (Daryn) Wilder, Lake Worth, FL, Daughter
Shirley Duyag Hoover, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
9 Grandchildren
9 Great grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Richard Creed Hoover, Infant Son
William Harvey Hoover, Infant Son
Hubert M. Hoover, Son
Ruth Ellen Bennett, Sister
Cora May Hoover, Sister
John Hoover, Brother
Hubert Hoover, Brother
Mr. Hoover was retired from Plymouth Tube in Winamac. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Winamac American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29, at the funeral home with Mark Hines officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Hickory Creek or American Cancer Association.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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