Obituaries

Sidney B. Leman

July 4, 1922 to December 31, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Sidney B. Leman, 95, of Francesville, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 31, in Winamac.

He was born July 4, 1922, in Metamora, Ill., to the late Henry and Cordelia Gudeman Leman. He graduated from Francesville High School with the class of 1940. On Aug. 4, 1945, he married Fern Gutwein in Francesville. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Dennis (Linda) Leman, Francesville, Son 
Larry (Pam) Leman, Monticello, Son 
Kristine (Neal) Widmer, Battle Ground, Daughter 
Arlene (David) Metzger, Francesville, Daughter 
Douglas (Margaret) Leman, Francesville, Son 
Scott (Kathy) Leman, Francesville, Son 
Curtis (Valerie) Leman, Francesville, Son 
27 Grandchildren 
57 Great Grandchildren 
Melvin (Margaret) Leman, Francesville, Brother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Rebecca Leman, Infant Daughter 
Mitzie and Abbie Metzger, Infant Granddaughters 
Lois Leman, Sister 
Frances Leman, Sister 
Elsie Eilers, Sister 
Edith Traub, Sister 
Harold Leman, Brother 
Arthur Leman, Brother 
Edward Leman, Brother 

Mr. Lema was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida with relatives and friends. He was an active member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church where he served faithfully throughout his life. He was a founding board member of Parkview Haven Retirement Home and served on numerous other local boards.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will provide military graveside services.

Suggested memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call - Haiti Dairy or Jamaica Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Stanley E. Gudeman

November 2, 1925 to November 30, 2017

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. - Stanley E. Gudeman 92, Sun City West, Ariz., passed away Thursday, Nov. 30.

He was born in Francesville, on Nov. 2, 1925, to the late Bert and Eliza (Getz) Gudeman.

He is survived by Jean, his wife of 59 years, and his children: Sharon (Stoney Burke), David, Robert (June) and Edward (Sheryl). He is also survived by seven grandchildren (Brock, Brett, Mark, TJ, Angel, Travis and Niki) as well as his brother Dean and his sisters Judy and Kathleen and their families.

Mr. Gudeman was a veteran of World War II, serving in Gen. Douglas MacArthur's headquarters in Manila, Philippines and Tokyo, Japan. Following graduation from Indiana University in 1949 and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1954, he began serving the Lord as a missionary in Venezuela. After one term, and while on furlough, he married his wife Jean, and together they returned to Venezuela to serve for 6-1/2 more years. They moved to Arizona in June of 1967 and he worked as business manager for a medical group for 23 years. Together with his wife, he was a member of Bethany Bible Church for 35 years. Following their move to Sun City West, they became members of Trinity Bible Church of Sun City West.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, at Trinity Bible Church, Sun City West.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Sacred Heart Hospice Foundation. 15255 N. 40th St. Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ 85032. This is the hospice service that cared for Stan during the last 5-1/2 weeks of his life.

Fred K. Conley

April 1, 1952 to December 12, 2017

WHEATFIELD - Fred K. Conley, 65, of Medaryville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12.

He was born April 1, 1952, in Rensselaer, to the late Fred and Pollie (Wireman) Conley. On April 1. 2015, he married Josephine (Bailey) Wireman in Medaryville. She survives.

He is also survived by his children: Fred Conley, Gary Conley, Sabrina Conley, Monica Louis, Freddy (April) Conley, Zach (Andrea) Conley, Zeb (Crista) Conley, Cyrus (Rachelle) Conley, Mandy Wireman, Bub Wireman, Jennifer Wireman, James Wireman, 19+ grandchildren and siblings: Sallie Manns, Frank (Marsha) Conley, John (Charlotte) Conley, Jerry Conley.

He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Jo Conley.

Mr. Conley was employed at Fratcco in Francesville.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3 to 7 p.m. (CT), Friday, Dec. 15, at Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield. The funeral service will be 6:30 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Bishop Rick Helton officiating. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Tyler J. Fox

February 15, 1988 to December 23, 2017

WINAMAC - SSgt. Tyler James Fox, 29, of Merrillville (formerly of Winamac) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 23.

He was born Feb. 15, 1988 in Winamac to Timothy James and Patricia L. Yuill Fox. He was a 2007 graduate of Winamac Community High School where he was active in wrestling and soccer. On June 20, 2009, he married his high school sweetheart, Kayla Jean Parish in North Judson. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Two sons at home: Wyatt Jameson and Hudson Grey Fox
Timothy James and Patricia L. Yuill Fox, Winamac, Parents
Jennifer (Jesse) Evans, Ft. Wayne, Sister
Taryn (Jason) Lewis, Delphi, Sister
Evan (Gina) Fox, Crown Point, Brother
Niece and Nephews: Zee, Natasha, Xander and Anton
Clement and Beverly Yuill, Batavia, IL, Maternal Grandparents
Willie and Nonie Parish, Winamac,  Father- and Mother-in-law
Morgan Parish, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Christopher Parish, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Jared Parish, Winamac, Brother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Donald James and Beverly Jean Fox, Paternal Grandparents

SSgt. Fox enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2007, graduating from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego and was a distinguished veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was first stationed on board Kings Bay Submarine Base, Georgia and while there graduated from marksman school. In 2010, he was stationed with the 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) on board Camp Pendleton, California. He was first deployed with the 1/5 Sniper Battalion to Helmand Province, Afghanistan where he served seven months and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving the lives of many of his comrades. In 2012, he graduated from Scout Sniper Course on board Camp Pendleton and later was deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the Pacific Ocean. He returned home (to California) in May of 2013, and he and his wife welcomed their first son. In 2014, he was deployed to Marine Rotational Force, Darwin, Australia where he served as Chief Scout of the Scout Sniper Platoon. In 2015, he graduated from Marine Corps Recruiting Command Recruiters School and began working as a Marine Recruiter in Valparaiso. This duty allowed him to be home with his wife and young son. The following year, the couple welcomed their second son. SSgf. Fox was most recently serving as a Marine Corp Recruiter in LaPorte - inspiring young men and women to serve the country.

Despite his numerous achievements in the Marine Corps, SSgt. Fox was a humble man who through his natural leadership influenced many young people from Winamac to follow in his footsteps in joining the military. He was an amazing young man, with an infectious laugh and was always the life of the party. He was an avid runner and enjoyed participating in marathons. He also enjoyed home brewing beer with his dad and brother-in-law and aspired to one day open his own brewery. His greatest joy in life was his two sons and his family. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, and nephew. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and comrades.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Church of the Heartland, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, at the church. Burial with full military honors will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to a fund established at Alliance Bank for his sons Wyatt and Hudson, or Winamac VFW Post #1728.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Patricia S. Cardwell

October 31, 1937 to December 19, 2017

WINAMAC - Patricia Sue Cardwell, 80, of Winamac, passed away at 5:35 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 31, 1937 in Webb City, MO to the late Charles and Doris Webster Mayfield Sr. On Oct. 8, 1955, she married Elmer Clyde Cardwell in Crown Point. He passed away March 11, 2004.

She is survived by: 
Brian (Janet) Cardwell, Kouts, Son 
Bret Cardwell, Winamac, Son
8 Grandchildren 
7 Great grandchildren 
Charles (Maurine) Mayfield Jr., Ohio, brother

Preceded in death by: 
Michael David Cardwell, Son 
Joann Matheny, Sister 
Joyce Mayfield, Sister 

Mrs. Cardwell was a retired baker. She was employed at Wise Way Foods in Griffith, for over seven years. She was a graduate of Gary Edison High School in Gary. She was a "Pink Lady" volunteer at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. She loved playing Bunco with her friends. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Dec. 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary.

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

Mary P. Rupert Fletcher

October 22, 1960 to December 19, 2017

WINAMAC - Mary Pauline Rupert Fletcher, 57, of Winamac, passed away at 11:27 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 22, 1960 in Fort Wayne to the late Admiral D. and Violet E. Rupert.

She is survived by: 
Mary Ann (Neil) Decker, Goshen Winamac, Son 
Goble Fletcher, Peru, Son 
9 Grandchildren 
Betty Rupert, Rensselaer, Mom

Preceded in death by: 
Woodrow Leroy "Blue" Fletcher, Son 
Leyton Leroy Fletcher, Grandson

Mrs. Fletcher loved playing Bingo and playing with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service, Friday, Dec. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will followat 11 a.m., (Friday), with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.

Memorial donations may be made to Frain Mortuary to help with funeral expenses.

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