Obituaries
Ruby A. Cotner
June 18, 1932 to October 17, 2016
FRANCESVILLE - Ruby Ann Cotner, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 8:16 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born June 18, 1932 in Winamac to the late William E. and Effie R. Geiger Degner. She married Maurice E. Cotner on Oct. 14, 1953. He passed away Dec. 8, 2001.

She is survived by:
Ed Cotner, Winamac, Son
Bob (Lisa) Cotner, Sunman, Son
Doug Cotner, Winamac, Son
Shaun (Molly) Cotner, Grandson
Ryan Cotner, Grandson
Kyle Cotner, Grandson
Christina Cotner, Granddaughter
Heather Cotner (Randy) Zins, Granddaughter
Chad (Emilee) Cotner, Grandson
Rebecca & Zachary Zins, Great Grandchildren
Patty (James) Hoffman, Winamac, Sister
Don Cotner, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Roger Douglas Cotner, Grandson
Tasha Cotner, Granddaughter
Eula Cotner, Sister
Vivian Degner, Sister
Donna DeLorenzo, Sister
Nila Degner, Sister
Dale Degner, Brother
Robert Degner, Brother
Mrs. Cotner was a lifelong homemaker and farmer. She was skilled at driving the tractor and truck as well as cooking all while keeping track of her kids. She was active in her kids' lives, including serving as a leader of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club and supporting the county fair. She was a former member of the Happy Homemakers Home-Ec Club. She was an avid arrowhead hunter and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Lottie De Los Santos
June 5, 1948 to October 11, 2016
MEDARYVILLE - Lottie De Los Santos, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Conway Medical Center.
She was born June 5, 1948 in Rensselaer to the late Lacy and Sarah Alice Messer Conley.
She is survived by:
Hector De Los Santos, Husband
Ronda Suzzett Mitchell, Daughter
Eddie Mitchell, Grandson
Elmer (Sandra) Conley, Brother
Ben (Terri) Conley, Brother
Delmar (Sharon) Conley, Brother
Paul (Connie) Conley, Brother
Ida Conley Biddle, Sister
Preceded in death by:
April Risner Richter, Daughter
Howard Lance Mitchell Jr., Son
Mrs. De Los Santos was a member of Conway Church of God and owner/operator of Hair We R for over 25 years. She loved her puppy, Annie Poo. She will be remember for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Teaberry Hill Estates Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., at the church. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary of Medaryville, and Watson Funeral Service of Conway, SC.
Glenn A. Tiede
June 24, 1949 to October 11, 2016
FRANCESVILLE - Glenn A. Tiede, 67, of Francesville, passed away at 8:27 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, after sustaining injuries in a grain elevator accident two weeks prior.
He was born on June 24, 1949 in Francesville, to the late Donald V. and Marian R. Ringen Tiede.

He is survived by:
Alison (Brian) Carnahan, Francesville, Daughter
Timothy (Melissa) Tiede, Monticello, Son
Dillan Rehn, Grandson
Ashlund Rehn, Granddaughter
Isabelle Rehn, Granddaughter
Abby Davis, Granddaughter
Owen Davis, Grandson
Tim Carnahan, Grandson
Tyler Carnahan, Grandson
Jordan Smith, Grandson
Shawn Smith, Grandson
Amanda Smith, Granddaughter
Skip (Becky) Tiede, Francesville, Brother
Ruth Ann Bishop, Lafayette, Sister
Linda Rusk, Francesville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Bill Tiede, Brother
Jerry Joe Tiede, Brother
While in high school, Mr. Tiede enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a life member of the Francesville American Legion. He had worked at the Francesville Elevator for over 40 years, where he was well known and well liked. He served on the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department and as a First Responder for many years. He was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and hunting. He was a loving dad and grandpa. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home with Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to Ft. Wayne Burn Council (800 Broadway #301 Ft. Wayne, IN 46802) or to Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.
Tim J. Reidelbach
February 21, 1959 to October 10, 2016
WINAMAC - Tim J. Reidelbach, 57, of Winamac, passed away at 8:18 a.m., Monday, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, after sustaining injuries in a grain elevator accident two weeks prior.
He was born Feb. 21, 1959 in Rochester to Walter V. and Jessie M. Gourley Reidelbach. He graduated from North Judson - San Pierre High School in 1977. On Aug. 8, 1981, he married Lisa Keller. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Brandy (David) Gray, Logansport, Daughter
Wyatt Reidelbach, Winamac, Son
Bethany Gray, Granddaughter
Adelyn Gray, Granddaughter
Isaiah Gray, Grandson
Leah Gray, Granddaughter
Jonah Gray, Grandson
Jessie M. Gourley Reidelbach, Francesville, Mother
Joseph Reidelbach, Greenwood, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Walter V. Reidelbach, Father
Michael Reidelbach, Brother
Mr. Reidelbach was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County. He had previously served as secretary for the North Central Co-Op Board of Directors. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a sports fan as well as an avid hunter. He loved his family very much and will sadly be missed by all.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Josie M. Smith
June 25, 1935 to October 8, 2016
WINAMAC - Josie M. Smith, 81, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.
She was born June 25, 1935 in Marmaduke, Ark. to the late Homer and Ruby Frost Jarvis. On Oct. 20, 1956, she married Harold L. Smith, in Mishawaka. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Steven M. (Deb) Smith, Lakewood, CO, Son
Cheryl P. (Eugene) Berg, Monterey, Daughter
Glenn R. (Rene) Smith, Star City, Son
9 Grandchildren: Melanna, Travis, Dwan, Kacie, Isaac, Abby, Jalysa, Shawn, and Alex
Many Great Grandchildren
Charlene (Paul) Meyering, Sister
Christine Louise (Don) Robison, Sister
Linda (Bob) Koontz, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. She studied at Olivet Nazarene College and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree from Indiana University South Bend.
She was a former employee of McGill's in Culver, and Monticello. She had been an active member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, where she had been involved with the children's ministry through Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. She enjoyed painting and was an accomplished artist. She also enjoyed genealogy.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Gladding officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donayions may be made to the Winamac Church of the Nazarene.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Evelyn R. Barngrover
January 15, 1920 to October 9, 2016
FRANCESVILLE - Evelyn R. Barngrover, 95, of Francesville, died at 11:03 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born Jan. 15, 1921 in Rensselaer, to the late Claude and Millie Ringeisen Reeves. On Dec. 25, 1941, she married Virgil "Jerry" Barngrover. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2000.

She is survived by:
Jeffrey (Pat) Barngrover, Francesville, Son
Robert (Alice) Barngrover, Sioux Falls, SD, Son
7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Jeanette Horn, Sister
After completing high school, Mrs. Barngrover graduated from Southland College of Beauty Culture in 1941. She was very active in the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee for many years and served as past president of the Pulaski County Republican Women. She served in the Pulaski County Treasurer's office for over 20 years, having worked many years as a deputy and having been elected two terms as treasurer. She was a former vice president of Northwest District of County Treasurers Association. She had also served on the Francesville Library Board and also as Francesville Clerk-Treasurer.
Mrs. Barngrover was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church and had served as president of the United Methodist Women. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a loving wife and mother. As well as being active in the community, she was devoted to her sons. When her sons were young, she served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Order of Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First United Methodist Church or Riley Hospital for Children.
Donna J. Palmisano
August 11, 1935 to October 2, 2016
WINAMAC - Donna J. Palmisano, 81, of Winamac, passed away at 3:07 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.
She was born Aug. 11, 1935 in Chicago, to the late Rocco and Jean Jorczak Calabrese.

She is survived by:
Johanna J. (Rocky) Palmisano Harnois, Winamac, Daughter
Marissa Moralis, Winamac, Granddaughter
Justin Harnois, Winamac, Grandson
George West, Winamac, Great Grandson
Carmella Scott, Sister
Sandra Calabrese, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Rocco Calabrese Jr., Brother
Joseph Calabrese Sr., Brother
Lorraine Marks, Sister
Mrs. Palmisano enjoyed sports and was an avid Notre Dame fan. She also enjoyed gardening. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Hers was a life lived by serving others.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with cremation expenses.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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