Obituaries

Daril A. Richie

December 16, 1993 to September 1, 2017

MEDARYVILLE - Daril Amos Richie, 23, of Monticello, (formerly of Winamac) passed away Friday, Sept. 1, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 16, 1993 in Rensselaer to Robert and Michelle Shirley Richie.

He is survived by: 
Aaleyah Ann Richie, Winamac, Daughter 
Michelle Shirley, Monticello, Mother 
Robert (Jenni) Richie, Winamac, Father 
Travis (Keicha) Foulks, Buffalo, Brother 
Ryan (Brittany) Foulks, Royal Center, Brother 
Kara Richie, Winamac, Sister 
Lydia Roller, Monticello, Maternal Grandmother 
Carol Warran, Rensselaer, Paternal Grandmother 
Sandy Scheffer, Star City, Paternal Grandmother 
Myrtle Miller, Rensselaer, Paternal Great Grandmother 
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Paizlee Foulks, Buffalo, Niece
Krystal Hoagland, Winamac, Aaleyah's Mother

Preceded in death by: 
Bobbie Lee McMeeken, Infant Sister 
Jim Shirley, Maternal Grandfather 
Frank Roller, Maternal Grandfather 
Amos Richie, Paternal Grandfather 

Mr. Richie graduated from West Central High School in 2012 where he enjoyed participating in baseball and track. He was employed as a carpenter at Jim's Construction LLC in Kokomo. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting (with Grandpa Frank), fishing, swimming, and four-wheeling. He was also an avid gamer. He was a caring friend and a loving brother, son, and father. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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

Robin L. Bradley

March 3, 1959 to July 12, 2017

PLYMOUTH - Robin Lynn Bradley, age 58 of Winamac passed away Wednesday, July 12, at St. Anthony Hospital. Michigan City.

She was born March 3, 1959 in Plymouth, to Jimmie Glenn and Jacqueline Schrom Arbuckle. She received her GED from Plymouth High School and has lived in the Plymouth, North Judson and Winamac areas her entire life. She worked for the Lear Corp as an inspector.

She is survived by her father, Jimmie Arbuckle of Goshen; her children, Amanda Bradley and her fiancé Bret Hill of Monticello, Melissa Leed of Plymouth and Eric Bradley of Winamac; and three grandchildren, Cheyenne, Justin and Tyson. Also surviving are brothers, Donald and Nora Arbuckle of Ft. Wayne, David Arbuckle of Ft. Wayne, Scott Arbuckle of Leiters Ford and Todd and Dawn Arbuckle of Plymouth.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Arbuckle, and her brother, Jimmie Arbuckle; plus several nieces, nephews and cousins.

According to Mrs. Bradley's wishes cremation has taken place. Burial will be on Saturday, July 22, at the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Arrangements were entrusted to Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com.

Robert M. Glidden

September 20, 1956 to August 1, 2017

WINAMAC - Robert Michael Glidden, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Memphis, Tenn.

He was born Sept. 20, 1956 in Chicago, to Clayton F. and Mary Margaret Glidden.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Margaret "Peggy" McKinley Glidden and his sister, Deborah Glidden, both of Chicago; as well as many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton F. Glidden. 

Mr. Glidden held a Ph.D. and was a retired chemist with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

A graveside service will be at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.  Burial of cremated remains will take place at the cemetery.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Richard R. Bischoff

August 24, 1922 to August 27, 2017

WINAMAC - Richard R. Bischoff, 95, of Winamac, passed away at 5:42 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born Aug. 24, 1922 in Beech Grove, to the late Francis X. and Edith I. Wewe Bischoff. He married Marilyn J. Oakley on Sept. 19, 1942. She died June 13, 1962. He married Roberta M. Huff on July 20, 1963 in Seymour. She died Aug. 3, 2013.

He is survived by:

Robert F. (Sylvia) Bischoff, Zionsville, IN Son
Ronald M. Bischoff, Winamac, IN Son
Randall M. Bischoff, Lafayette, Son
Rebecca M. (Matthew) Tubergen, Carmel, IN Daughter.
Deborah Beuter, Westfield, IN Granddaughter
Jeffrey (Carrie) Bischoff, Fishers, IN Grandson
Julia (Michael) Myers, Carmel, IN Granddaughter
Catherine (Brad) Huff, Indianapolis, IN Granddaughter
Mallory (Alvin) Fry, Winamac, IN Granddaughter
Macy Bischoff, Winamac, IN Granddaughter
Roxanne Bischoff, Lafayette, IN Granddaughter
Aleicia Bischoff, Lafayette, IN Granddaughter
Tyler Bischoff, Lafayette, IN Grandson
Madeline Tubergen, Carmel, IN Granddaughter
Reagan Tubergen, Carmel, IN Granddaughter
Harrison Tubergen, Carmel, IN Grandson
10 Great Grandchildren
Paul Bischoff, Beech Grove, IN Brother

Preceded in death by:
Francis "Red" Bischoff, Brother
Curtis Bischoff, Brother
Harold Bischoff, Brother

Mr. Bischoff graduated from Beech Grove High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He landed in Normandy on D-Day-plus-two and served in Europe until the end of the war. He served in the 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He moved to Winamac in 1963 where he managed the Farm Bureau Co-op. He was the former owner of Rich's Cafe and Bischoff's Restaurant in Winamac. He served as the Pulaski County Surveyor. He also served as a Republican precinct committeeman. He served as a bail bondsman until his retirement at age 93. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, animals and spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peters Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct a military graveside service.

Memorial donations may be made to the VFW.

Ralph H. Postma

November 15, 1955 to August 26, 2017

WINAMAC - Ralph Henry Postma., 61, of Winamac, passed away at 9:03 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, at his residence in Pulaski, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 15, 1955 in Rensselaer, to the late Donald and Tressa Nicolai Postma. He married Catherine Crist on May 23, 1982 in Rensselaer. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Amie (Michael) Joseph, Buffalo, Daughter
Eric Postma, Pulaski, Son
Jake Postma, Pulaski, Son
Isabel Joseph, Granddaughter
Noah Joseph, Grandson
Mary (Kenneth) Kressen, Wheatfield, Sister
Larry (Terry) Postma, Ocoee, TN, Brother
Robert (Debra) Postma, DeMotte, Brother

Mr. Postma worked at Braun Corporation in Winamac for 14 years. He was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. He enjoyed working, gardening and spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The wake service will be followed by a rosary service. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. Burial will be at St. Joseph South Cemetery, Pulaski.

Robert H. Jeffers Sr.

March 10, 1936 to August 25, 2017

WINAMAC - Robert Howard Jeffers Sr., 81, of Winamac, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug.25, at Lafayette.

He was born March 10, 1936 in Chilo, Ohio, to the late Robert and Nanny Eloise Owen Jeffers. He married Shelby Jean Bryant on March 15, 1957 in Hammond. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by: 
Paula Jean (Chris) Cook, Downers Grove, IL, Daughter 
Mark Allen Jeffers, Chicago, Son 
Robert H. (Laura) Jeffers Jr. Crown Point, Son 
Bryan C. Lane, Washington, DC, Grandson 
Robert A. (Nikki) Jeffers, Martinsville, Grandson 
Sarah J. (Toni) Dimitrov, Clarendon Hills, IL, Granddaughter 
Emily E. Cook, Lisle, IL, Granddaughter 
Samuel Dimitrov, Great grandson 
Eva Jeffers, Great granddaughter 
Martha Sue Jeffers, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Sister 
Sandra Jean (Gary) Steele, Georgetown, OH, Sister 
Florencie Cossens, Felicity, OH, Aunt

Mr. Jeffers was a member of the Winamac Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a foreman in the galvanizing department of Youngstown Sheet and Tube/LTV Steel. He worked in the mills for 43 years. He was a hard worker and an avid gardener who had a green thumb. He grew up on a farm in Ohio and enjoyed raising vegetables and cattle. He loved nature. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed grilling burgers for them.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

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