Obituaries

Shirley A. James Galbreath

July 26, 1933 to November 3, 2016

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Shirley Ann James Galbreath, 83, a resident of Naperville, Ill. since 1987, formerly of Lansing, Ill, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, at her home.

She was born July 26, 1933 in Winamac, daughter of the late Forest and Nellie James.

She was the wife of 56 years to Thomas W. "Tom" Galbreath, whom she married June 6, 1954 and who preceded her in death on May 26, 2010; mother of Cindy (Bill) Kacak of Naperville, T.J. (Cindy) Galbreath of Oswego, Ill,; grandmother of Matt (fiancée, Rita Haggarty) Welsch and Alex (Maggie) Welsch; sister of Joan (the late Randy) Graves, aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Mrs. Galbreath grew up on a cattle farm in Winamac, the youngest of 12 children, and lived in Lansing, Ill. for many years before coming to Naperville. She enjoyed gardening and will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother and homemaker.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Friedrich- Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A private interment will be held at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.

Jayne J. Overmyer

April 3, 1933 to November 13, 2016

WINAMAC - Jayne J. Overmyer, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at the LifeCare Center Rochester.

She was born April 3, 1933 in Oil City, PA, to the late Charles and Marian Keating Jetter. 

Visitation will be from 10 to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Frain Mortuary Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

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

Lorraine L. Stonebraker Walker

January 15, 1956 to November 14, 2016

WINAMAC - Lorraine Lynn Stonebraker Walker, 60, of Winamac, died Monday, Nov. 14, at her residence. 

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, 

Agnes Siemens

February 4, 1931 to November 10, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Agnes Siemens, 85, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Winamac to the late Daniel and Emma Shorter Winter. She married Leo J. Siemens on Aug. 10, 1949, in Logansport. He died March 31, 2016.

Survivors include: 
Gary (Beth) Siemens, Winamac, Son
Sandy (Kent) Reinhold, Francesville, Daughter
Karen (Clay) Scott, Royal Center, Daughter
Mike (Angie) Siemens, Towanda, KS, Son
Megan (Matt) Scott, Frankfort, Granddaughter
Hilary (Blaine) Yaggie, Delphi, Granddaughter
Nicholas Siemens, Towanda, KS, Grandson
Amanda Scott, Logansport, Granddaughter
Shelby Scott, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Landon Yaggie, Great Grandson
Tessa Yaggie, Great Granddaughter
Cooper Scott, Great Grandson
Owen Yaggie, Great Grandson 
Sister Clarise Winter, Nazareth, MI, Sister
Daniel Winter, Galveston, Brother 
Frank (Joan) Winter, Monterey, Brother 

Preceded in death by: 
Madeline Martin, Sister 
Catherine Nufer, Sister 

First and foremost, Mrs. Siemens was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her, and she meant the world to them. Outside of the home, she continued to support her husband by acting as his partner-in-service in the Medaryville Lions Club and working as a secretary at Siemens Insurance Agency. She also worked as a volunteer with the Medaryville Potato Fest. In addition, she continued to show her love to her children by assisting in 4-H projects, caring for her grandchildren before they went to school, and supporting each family member in every endeavor they pursued. To quote one of her favorite songs, she was the wind beneath her family's wings. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A Lion's memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Monday night at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov.15, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Bowman-White Post Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Indiana Lions . 

Frank D. Rowe

June 30, 1927 to November 5, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Frank D. Rowe, 89, of San Pierre, formerly of Pulaski County, died at 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at his residence.

He was born June 30, 1927 in Medaryville, to the late Cecil H. and Adeline Moore Rowe. He married Jean Redlich on Aug. 31, 1959 in Monterey. She died Nov. 4, 1998. He then married Barbara Hilton Luchene on Feb. 29, 2000 in McCormick, S. C. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Frank D. (Jo Ellen) Rowe Jr., Morgantown, Son 
Beverly A. (Larry) Salrin, Wheatfield, Daughter 
Dennis E. (Peggy) Luchene, Hebron, Step-son 
Dawn (Roy ) Deardurff, Rensselaer, Step-daughter 
3 grandchildren 
4 Step-grandchildren 
Many great-grandchildren 
Richard D. (Anne) Rowe, Merrillville, Brother 
Carol Sue Zehner, Mishawaka, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Bonnie Allen, Sister 
Beverly Rowe, Sister 
Jean Strang, Sister

Mr. Rowe lived for 68 years in Medaryville and 15 years in Winamac before moving to Rensselaer in 2010. He was a 1945 graduate of Medaryville High School. He also attended Ball State University. He served as a Private First Class (PFC) in the U.S. Army, 68th Engineer Depot Company during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post #399 in Monterey. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. He retired from the Budd Company in Gary. After retirement he worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart in Rensselaer. He enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years and all sports throughout his life. He was an avid Cubs fan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, the Christian Church, San Pierre, with Minister Russell Tague officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorials may be given to the the Christian Church of San Pierre or to AseraCare Hospice of Valparaiso.

Virgil Craft

January 29, 1933 to October 31, 2016

WINAMAC - Virgil Craft, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 29, 1933 in Guage, Ky. to the late Allen and Lucretia Dyer Craft. On June 19, 1979, he married Mary Wilber in LaPorte. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Larry Craft, Son 
Linda Prichard, Daughter 
Sandy Roark, Daughter 
Ryan Craft, Son 
Pamela Penn, Step Daughter 
Jeff Wilber, Step Son 
Paige Barns, Step Daughter 
3 Grandchildren 
4 Great Grandchildren 
Juanita Hensley, Knox, IN Sister 
Doris Martin, Plymouth, IN Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Terry Craft, Son 
Tim Craft, Son 
1 Infant Grandson 
6 Brothers & 1 Sister

Mr. Craft served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Ford Motor, Co. in Lima, Ohio for about 10 years. He and his wife moved to Winamac over 20 years ago. He was a member of Leisure Time Pentecostal Church where he was baptized many years ago. He was a talented musician. He played banjo and drums with numerous bands and fellow musicians. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home with Rev. Erve Bradley officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Knox. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.