Obituaries

Phyllis J. Jungels

May 2, 1933 to November 29, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis Joy Jungels, 83, of Medaryville, died at 2:54 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

She was born May 2, 1933 in Sublett, KY to Leonard and Dollie Carty Stepp. She married Fred D. Jungels on Oct. 1, 1949 in Rensselaer. He died Jan. 3, 2007.

Survivors include: 
Dolly (Jerry) Schultz, Fort Wayne, Daughter 
Fred M. (Susan) Jungels, Medaryville, Son 
Carol (Johnny C. ) Conley, Medaryville, Daughter 
Brenda (Bob) Burge, Medaryville, Daughter 
Kerri (Greg) Hamilton, Fort Wayne, Daughter 
18 grandchildren 
29 great grandchildren 
Leonard Stepp Jr., Albion, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Daniel Michael Jungels. Son 
3 grandchildren 
Beulah Risner, Sister 
Francis Wayne, Sister 
Helen Banks, Sister 
Lindbergh Stepp, Brother 
Richard "R.B." Stepp, Brother

Mrs. Jungels was a member of the Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a great cook, funny and loved to dance. She enjoyed spending  time with family and friends and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at  Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at the funeral home with Rev. Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

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

Shannon Reynolds

August 1, 1972 to November 25, 2016

WINAMAC - Shannon Reynolds, 44, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 1, 1972 in Chicago Heights, IL.

She attended Marian High School in Mishawaka. She had worked for Burton's Laundry in Mishawaka and also had worked for Hinges & Handles, Inc.

A memorial graveside service will be hosted by her friends at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with cremation expenses (Frain Mortuary PO Box 248 Winamac, IN 46996). 

Ralph E. Tanner

May 1, 1941 to November 26, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Ralph E. Tanner, 75, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:44 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, at IU Health White Hospital, Monticello.

He was born May 1, 1941 in Winamac, to the late Floyd and Lillian Stewart Tanner. He was a 1959 graduate of Medaryville High School. On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Carol A. Chesak in Medaryville. She survives.

Survivors include: 
Julie (Denny) Reed, Medaryville, Daughter 
Jeff (Gina) Tanner, Francesville, Son 
Jacob (Melissa) Tanner, Grandson 
Sabrina Tanner, Granddaughter 
Carlee Davis, Granddaughter 
Alisha Tanner, Granddaughter 
Austin Davis, Grandson 
Emma Tanner, Great Granddaughter 
Carol Jean Smallfelt, Indianapolis, Sister 
Larry (Bev) Tanner, Medaryville, Brother 
Roger (Denice) Tanner, Francesville, Brother 
Thelma Tanner, Medaryville, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by: 
David Tanner, Brother 

Mr. Tanner was an independent truck driver (Blue Denim). He was a lifelong member of the Medaryville Christian Church. He loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the church with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Living Waters Christian Church in Gonaives, Haiti c/o Salominique Adolphe (envelopes will be available at the church).

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.

Mary E. Clark

August 23, 1926 to November 25, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Mary Eleanor Clark, 90, of Medaryville, died Friday, Nov. 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late A.P. and Ada Bair Benjamin. On June 11, 1948 she married Eldon Clark in Medaryville. He died Nov, 9, 1995.

She is survived by sons Dr. L. Ross Clark of Redding, CA and Thomas N. Clark of Fairbanks, AK; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also, sisters Esther Houston of San Gabriel, CA, Lois McCarter of Greenwood, and Ruth Ann Hieronymus of Atlanta, GA; and brother Paul Benjamin of Paeonian Springs, VA.

She was preceeded in death by a sister, Ellen Virginia Benjamin.

Mrs. Clark moved from Hamilton, IN to Medaryville when her father became the minister at the Medaryville Christian Church. In 1963 she earned her bachelor's degree in education and her master's degree in education in 1968 from Valparaiso University. She worked as an elementary school teacher in North Judson. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church and the Indiana State Teachers Association. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing at the church. She would often sing while her husband Eldon showed slides of their many trips. They had traveled to 49 states.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Medaryville Christian Church in Medaryville, with Rev. Don Nedza officiating. Burial will follow at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. 

William H. Kasten

August 21, 1948 to November 2016

ROYAL CENTER - William H. Kasten, 68, of Pulaski passed away peacefully at 2:42 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born on Aug. 21, 1948 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Robert and Velma Dommer Kasten. He was a 1966 Winamac High School graduate. On March 13, 1972 he married Debra E. Schield. She preceded him on Sept. 9, 2011.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Sutton (Calvin) of Francesville, Maurice Kasten (Jennifer) of Winamac, Chad Kasten (Christina) of Winamac and Jason Kasten (Tricia) of Winamac, brothers, Eugene Kasten (Sherry) of Spooner, Wis., Fred Kasten (Jeanette) of Winamac and Marion Kasten (Wilma Jean) of Winamac and grandchildren, Connor Kasten, Keegan Kasten, Christian Kasten, Kiely Kasten, Kamron Kasten, Karson Kasten, William Sutton, Calista Sutton and August Kasten.

Mr. Kasten worked at the Francesville Elevator for over 20 years and he recently retired from the Braun Corporation in Winamac.

A celebration of life service will be at 12 noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Winamac Cemetery with Randy Neff officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

Alice M. Doyle

November 20, 1938 to November 20, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Alice M. Doyle, 78, of Francesville, passed away at 3:41 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at IU Health White Hospital, Monticello.

She was born Nov. 20, 1938 in Alice, TX. She married Francis Ambrose "Red" Doyle in 1964. He preceded her in death in 1987.

She is survived by: 
Matthew Doyle, Francesville, Son 
Michael (Jeanette) Doyle, Francesville, Son 
3 Grandchildren 
8 Great Grandchildren 
8 Siblings

Preceded in death by: 
Her Parents 
12 Siblings

Mrs. Doyle was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Francesville. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, playing BINGO, cooking, and sewing. She was hard worker. She loved her family very much and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with burial to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Monticello Healthcare.