Obituaries

Shirley L. Peters

September 9, 1945 to August 24, 2016

WINAMAC - Shirley Lee Peters, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

She was born Sept. 9, 1945 at home in Winamac to the late Merle and Wanetta Allen Ezra. 

Survivors include: 
Carolyn K. Knebel, Greenwood, Sister 
Merle Larry Ezra, Winamac, Brother 
Betty J. (Jim) Shorter, Winamac, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Bene Franklin Ezra, Brother 

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m., (Friday, Aug. 26), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice. 

Infant Oliver I. Fitz Artist

August 10, 2016 to August 20, 2016

WINAMAC - Infant Oliver Ira Fitz Artist, 10 days old, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:23 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 10, 2016 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, to Matthew and Courtney Artist.  He will be sadly missed. 

Survivors include:
Matthew D. and Courtney L. Fitz Artist, Plymouth, Parents  
Gemma L. Artist, Plymouth, Sister 
Wynona Minix Fitz, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother 
Ira Artist, Culver, Paternal Grandfather

Preceded in death by:
Jon Fitz, Maternal Grandfather 
Gloria Artist, Paternal Grandmother 
Reagan Elizabeth June Artist, Infant Sister

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

Brian F. Royer

July 28, 1969 to August 10, 2016

ARGOS - Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at his Argos home.

He was born the son of Frank D. and Carole S. Rogers Royer on July 28, 1969 in Logansport.

Surviving is his father Frank of Niles, Mich., five children and families: Tiffany M. (Garrett) Rimpler of Winamac and their children; A.J., Gracelyn and Grant, Alysha M. (Jason) Jones of Plymouth and their children; Caleb and Colin, Nichole L. Royer of Bremen and her son Zayne, Dustin L. Royer of Bremen and David M. Royer of Argos. He is also survived by his sister Sheila K. Royer of Lafayette along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Carole and a young brother Derek L. Royer.

Mr. Royer received his education at West Central High School. By trade he was a welder and worked in production for Utilimaster in Wakarusa for 17 years. He enjoyed golf, bowling with a perfect game in 2015, card games and the Buffalo Bills. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Plymouth Post 27.

Family and friends will come together to honor the life of Brian Royer on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth where services will begin at 7 p.m. Burial next to his mother Carole will take place at a later date at Saint Henry's Cemetery, Medaryville.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Brian Royer Memorial Fund and the David Royer Scholarship Fund c/o First Source Bank.

Remembrances may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnson-danielson.com

Terry L. Stevens

March 24, 1957 to August 14, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Terry L. Stevens, 59, of Francesville, passed away at 2 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, at home surrounded by his family. 

He was born March 24, 1957 in Monticello to James and Edith Stevens. He married Linda L. Hale on Oct. 20 1979, in Wheatfield. She survives.  

Survivors include:
Brett (Jen) Stevens, Indianapolis, Son
Lindsey (Justin Kletz) Howat, Francesville, Daughter 
Mallory Howat, Granddaughter 
Hunter Howat, Grandson 
Edith Kenyon Stevens, Francesville, Mother 
Mark (Malva) Stevens, Francesville, Brother 
Gary (Barb) Stevens, Culver, Brother 
Bruce (Janis) Stevens, LaPorte, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
James Stevens, Father  

Mr. Stevens was a beloved member of the Francesville community. He was 1975 graduate of West Central High School. In 1979, he received his bachelor's degree at the University of Indianapolis. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church where he served in many roles, most recently as treasurer. He was president and CEO at Alliance Bank where he had worked for nearly 30 years. His bank family was very important to him. He enjoyed golfing. He was an avid Chicago White Sox Fan. He was a true family man who especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to service at the churchThursday. the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at Francesville First Christian Church with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be ce at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to West Central Schools Educational Foundation to be used for a scholarship fund in Terry’s honor. Donations may be mailed or dropped off at any Alliance Bank office.

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

Freda V. Passmore

July 25, 1926 to August 14, 2016

WINAMAC - Freda V. Passmore, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, at her home.

She was born July 25, 1926 in Elizabethtown, Ill. to the late William E. and Myrtle Tinsley Reed. On Nov. 5, 1949, she married Guy E. Passmore in North Judson. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1993.  

Survivors include:
Linda (Tom) Shanley, Kokomo, Daughter
Loretta (Noel) Nixon, Logansport, Daughter
Betty Passmore, Winamac, Daughter 
9 Grandchildren 
4 Great Grandchildren 
Mary Mihaljevic, Cresthill, Ill., Sister

Preceded in death by:
Artie Smith, Brother 
Gordon Reed, Brother 
James Reed, Brother

Mrs. Passmore was a graduate of North Judson High School. She was retired from Eaton Controls in Winamac, where she had worked for 35 years. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards, long country drives, animals (especially Bobber), puzzle books, and making jam and jelly. She will be sadly missed.

A private family graveside service will be held at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Winamac with Pastor Todd Randles officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Otto J Wuethrich

December 29, 1935 to August 6, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Otto John Wuethrich, 80, of Francesville, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 6, at Peabody Memory Care Center, North Manchester, where he had resided for the past year.

He was born Dec. 29, 1935 in Francesville to the late Herman "HC" and Lauretta Norr Wuethrich. On July 18, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Rockwell. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Diane (Dennis) Carson, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Suzanne (Duane) Schieler, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Scott (Colleen) Wuethrich, Francesville,  Son 
Tim (Sally) Wuethrich Sr., Francesville, Son
Grandchildren: Nick (Colleen) Carson, McKailey Carson, Ben Carson, Chad Schieler, Amy Schieler, Curt (Ariel) Schieler, Ingrid Wuethrich, Ivy (Jake) Reese, Henry Wuethrich, Simon Wuethrich, Mercy Wuethrich, Grace (Kyle) McNeil, Tim (Rebekah) Wuethrich, Jr., Logan (Marissa) Wuethrich, Max Wuethrich, and Cassie Wuethrich.
Great-Grandchildren: Gabriel Schieler, Everleigh Wuethrich, Win nie Wuethrich, and Jacob Schieler.
Chrisann (Edison) Gutwein, Francesville, Sister 
Mary Gramm, Leo, Sister 
Karen (Ed) Bowers, Lakeland, FL, Sister 
Betty (Charles) Lyons, Wabash, Sister 
Joanne (David) Huber, Upland, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

His oldest son, Jerry Lee, preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 1982.

Mr. Wuethrich lived his entire life in Francesville and was a graduate of Francesville High School in 1954. He had been a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church since 1972. He was involved in farming and farm management and was also a realtor and auctioneer. He was on the Parkview Haven building committee and Pulaski Memorial Hospital board for several years. He loved having his children and grandchildren at the lake house for over 25 years of blessed family memories together. His great-grandchildren were a blessing to him and the family is eagerly awaiting the addition of a new great-grandchild. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. During his retirement years, Ft. Myers, FL was home for Otto and Donna for several months out of the year. Many happy times were spent there with cherished friends of like-minded faith. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church, Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Ark Christian Ministries (where his grandson Logan serves as a missionary) or Humanitarian Distribution Center (HDC) or Francesville Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department.

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