Obituaries

Lee E. Kiser

September 22,  1922 to June 28, 2010

WINAMAC - Lee E. Kiser, 87, of 5724 S. Nickles St., Star City, passed away at 1:54 a.m., Monday, June 28, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Lakeside, to Burley Virgil and Marie Grafton Kiser. He married Merlene F. Linback onon March 21, 1947, in the Star City United Methodist Church. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Beverly J. (Layne) Hooper, Rensselaer, Daughter
Andrea L. Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Daughter
Shannon (Jennifer) Hooper, Johnstown, CO, Grandson
Trisha Hooper, Greeley, CO, Granddaughter
Ashley (Aaron Boone) Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Granddaughter & finance
Allissa Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Granddaughter
Peyton Hooper, Johnstown, CO, Great Granddaughter
Chase Hooper, Johnstown, CO, Great Grandson
Alexis Childs, Okeechobee, FL, Great Granddaughter
Merle (Judy) Kiser, Munster, Brother
Harold (Sheri) Kiser, Lafayette, Brother
Dolly Miller, Lafayette, Sister
Ruth (Dick) Wentz, Brownsburg, Sister
Ralph (Barb) Kiser, Star City ,Brother
Rex (Bonnie) Kiser, Geneseo, IL, Brother
Nancy (George) Bechtel, Kokomo, Sister
Floramae Kiser, Hammond, Sister-in-law
Francis Kiser, Royal Center, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Alvin Childs, Son-in-law
Paul Grafton Kiser, Brother
Nellie Kiser Baker, Sister
Chet Kiser, Brother
Dean Kiser, Brother
Bob Kiser, Brother
Evelyn Kiser, Sister-in-law
Truman Baker, Brother-in-law
Lois Kiser, Sister-in-law

Mr. Kiser served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a life member of the VFW Post #1728 and a member of American Legion Post #71. He was retired from Inland Steel in East Chicago, (now Mittal Steel) after 27 years of employment. He was a heavy equipment operator for the mill's rail road system. He received many awards from Inland Steel. After his retirement, he worked at the Star City Recreational Center as caretaker of the grounds for over 10 years. He was Santa's helper for his friends and family for over 50 years.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (July 2), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Viola M. Kyburz

September 19, 1914 - June 20, 2010

WOLCOTT - Viola M. Kyburz, 95, of Francesville, formerly of Wolcott, died at 12:35 a.m., Sunday, June 20, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer.

Born Sept. 19, 1914 in Seafield, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sophia Oberlander Klopfenstein. She attended school in Seafield. Her marriage was to Edward H. Kyburz, Sr. on Dec. 24, 1932 in Monticello. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1986.

Surviving is a son, Paul H. Kyburz (wife: Carol) of Otterbein; a brother, Levi "Bud" Klopfenstein of Monticello; and a sister, Wilma Knapp of Goodfield, Ill. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Kyburz of Wolcott, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a son, Edward S. Kyburz Jr., a daughter, Marcille J. Furrer, 2 brothers, 6 sisters, and a grandchild.

Mrs. Kyburz helped her husband on the farm and was a cook at various restaurants within the community. She was a member of the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church and World Relief.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday (June 23), at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church. Interment to follow in Wolcott Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkview Haven, Francesville.

Jeanetta V. Freshour

August 16, 1924 to June 22, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Jeanetta V. Freshour, 85, of 3116 North 430 East, Medaryville, passed away at 6:18 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, in Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Mt. Meridian, to Claude and Mabel Weltzin Sutherlin. She married Ervin Freshour on Aug.14, 1948, in Medaryville. He died Oct. 16, 2008.

She was preceded in death by:
Marilyn Sutherlin, Sister

Mrs. Freshour had lived her life in Medaryville since 1927. She was a graduate of Medaryville High School and International Business College in Fort Wayne. She was employed at the bank in Medaryville for over 40 years.
She was a member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church where she served as financial secretary, organist and Sunday School teacher.

Friends may call from  4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (June 26), at the funeral home with Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Medaryville United Methodist Church.

Charles J. Schuttrow

November 4, 1941 to June 18, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Charles J. Schuttrow, 68, of 613 S. Fleming Blvd., Rensselaer, died at 9:05 p.m., Friday, June 18, at the Clarian Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Nov. 4, 1941 in South Bend, to Gustave C. and Anna Marie DeGrove Schuttrow. He married Delores Gustin on June 15, 1968 in Medaryville, at St. Henry's Catholic Church. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Patrick Schuttrow, Winamac, Son
Duard (Mary) Honegger & Family, Francesville
9 Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Harold A. Schuttrow, Brother
Margaret R. Mitchell, Sister

Mr. Schuttrow was a member at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church in Francesville. He had been a member of: The Associated Press Managing Editor Association - Reporting, Editing, and Writing Committee; Illinois Press Association; Illinois Soybean Association; American Soybean Association; Illinois Corngrower's Association; National Corngrower's Association; Ford-Iroquois Health Improvement Coaltion; and the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Home Health Advisory Board.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, Tuesday (June 22), at 11 a.m., with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Tyler William Roth Scholarship Fund or the charity of the donor's choice.

Gwendolyn Stone

May 29, 1925 to June 15, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Gwendolyn Stone of 301 East Montgomery Street, Francesville, died at 4:48 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

She was born May 29, 1925, in Monon to James and Elizabeth L. Mohnk Cook. She married Forrest C. Stone on Dec. 29, 1946 in Monon. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Greg (Karen) Stone, Francesville, Son & daughter-in-law
Gary (Trudy) Stone, West Lafayette, Son & daughter-in-law
Mike (Lisa) Stone, Worcester, MA, Son & daughter-in-law
5 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
1 Niece
1 Nephew

Preceded in death by:
James Cook, Brother

Mrs. Stone was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Francesville. A farm wife for many years, she always raised a big garden.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral servies will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (June 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin DeKoninck officiating.

Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville United Methodist Church.

Eleanor G. Schlatter

August 13, 1927 to June 11, 2010
 

FRANCESVILLE - Eleanor G. Schlatter, 82, of 1600 West 500 South, Francesville, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Friday, June 11,  at her residence.

She was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Chicago, to William and Esther Hallberg Stafstedt. She married Alfred K. Schlatter on July 21, 1946 in Francesville. He died on March 27, 1999.

Survivors include:
Ronald (Jodie) Schlatter, Francesville, Son & daughter-in-law
Judy (Jerry) Krug-Smith, Kouts, Daughter & son-in-law
Robin (Stan) McCoy, Monticello, Daughter & son-in-law
Lori (Joe) Cortez Jr., Francesville, Daughter & son-in-law
9 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Nathan Schlatter, Grandson
Robert Stafstedt, Brother
Gertrude Hallberg, Aunt

Mrs. Schlatter had lived in Francesville since 1946. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star, both of Francesville. She was an active part of Schlatter Machine Shop.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour before the service Tuesday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (June 15), at the First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church.