Obituaries

Jacqueline Armstrong

August 11, 1940 to July 31, 2023

WINAMAC - Jacqueline “Jackie” Armstrong, 82, of Beardstown, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Monday, July 31, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

She was born Aug. 11, 1940 in Monterey, to the late Thomas Woodrow and Marguerite Ruth [Wolfram] Reinholt. She attended Monterey High School where she met Ralph Jacob Armstrong. They were married Feb. 1, 1958 at the Riverbank EUB Church in Tippecanoe Township. He passed away Jan. 20, 2003.

Jackie Armstrong

She is survived by:
Mick Armstrong, Beardstown, Son
Pam (Jim) Chumley, Beardstown, Daughter
Jay (Swirv) Podell, Beardstown, Daughter
Grandchildren: Krystal (Josh) Attinger, Jennifer (Sly) Burns, Julie (Jeff) Attinger, Nichole Armstrong, Amber (Dalton) Johnson, Bryanne (Jerry) Smith, Jake Armstrong, Kyle Chumley, Riley Chumley, Dakota Podell, Whitney (Damon) Woods, Michael Chumley, David Chumley, and Cayden Chumley.
Great-Grandchildren: Hailey Attinger, Kylie Attinger, Austin Attinger, Blair Burns, and Zander Smith.
Kay Nies, Winamac, Sister
Donald (Jane) Reinholt, South Bend, Brother
Rick (Sue) Reinholt, Knox, Brother
Marsha DuBois, Palmer, AK, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Peggy Sue Armstrong, Daughter
Patricia Greene, Sister
Bill Reinholt, Brother

Mrs. Armstrong worked for Kewanna Metals for over 20 years and later worked as a dispatcher for Alliance EMS for several years. She worked hard her entire life. She liked playing cards, especially Euchre. She raised peacocks and zedonks. She enjoyed hosting family events, especially around the holidays. She was supportive of all of her grandchildren’s activities. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4, at the funeral home with Marsha DuBois officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition) in Winamac.

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

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Wanda S. Moss

March 1, 1950 to July 27, 2023

WINAMAC - Wanda Sue Moss, 73, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, July 27, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

She was born March 1, 1950 in Salyersville, KY. She graduated from Salyersville High School.

Wanda Moss

She is survived by:
James L. (Amanda) Moss, Jr., Son
Timothy N. Moss, Son
Chelcie Moss, Granddaughter
Taylor (fiancé: Danny Moore) Moss, Granddaughter
Trey Moss, Grandson
Tucker Moss, Grandson
Gannon Moss, Great-Grandson
Brielle Moore, Great-Granddaughter
Irene Coldiron, Mother
Carol Davis, Sister
Ruth (Mike) Toosley, Sister
Gary (Patty) Coldiron, Brother
Ruby Coldiron, Sister
Deb Coldiron, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Johnny L. Moss, Infant Son
Terry Coldiron, Brother
Larry Coldiron, Brother

Mrs. Moss worked at Eaton’s until it closed and at Rose Acres until she retired. She enjoyed reading books. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Thomas L. Williams

September 30, 1976 to July 26, 2023

WINAMAC - Thomas Lee “Toby” Williams, 46, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 26, at home.

He was born Sept. 30, 1976 in Arcadia, FL to John H. and Shirley A. [Thompson] Williams. He graduated from Winamac Community High School.

Toby Williams

He is survived by:
John Williams, Winamac, Father
Jeanette (Steve) Cooper, Enterprise, AL, Sister
Leonard “Frankie” Williams, Winamac, Brother
Frank Thompson, Elkhart, Brother
Terry Howerton, Lafayette, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Shirley] Williams, Mother
Johnny Williams, Brother
Donna Sue Williams, Infant Sister

Mr. Williams was always a free spirit who enjoyed living his life to the fullest.

No services will be held.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Shirley G. Caseley

1943 to July 26, 2023

Shirley Caseley

WINAMAC - Shirley G. Caseley, 79, of Star City, passed away Wednesday, July 26, in Winamac, in the presence of her family.

At her request no services will be scheduled.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Daniel Schmicker

October 19, 1969 to July 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Daniel Schmicker, 53, of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, July 22, in Goshen.

He was born Oct. 19, 1969 in Winamac to  the late Robert Louis “Bob” and Mildred Barbara Weaver Schmicker.

Daniel Schmicker

He is survived by:
Regina Sowder, Buffalo, Fiancee
Zachary (Brianna) Schmicker, Lucerne, Son
Danielle (John) Conway, LaPorte, Daughter
Aaron (Samantha) Heims, Monon, Son
Dalton (April) Sowder, Monticello, Son
Blake Sowder, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Bentley Schmicker, Elijah Conway, Kylee Heims, Paislee Heims and Ariana Sowder.
Tom (Mary Beth) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Tim (Rochelle) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Ted (Erin Brugh) Schmicker, Logansport, Brother
Anne Holbrook, Winamac, Sister
Tobe Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Lenora (Doug) Hoover, Star City, Sister
Tony (Michelle) Schmicker, Crossville, TN, Brother
Todd (Michelle) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
John (Kelly) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Mary (Marc) Schultz, Ft. Wayne, Sister
Rob (Teri) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Teresa (Todd) Fleece, Marion, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cody Heims Son
Brandon Suter Nephew
Kenny “ Hot Rod” Holbrook Brother-in-law

Mr. Schmicker worked as a maintenance technician at the Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area. He was the owner of the Paul Bunyan Tree Service. He grew up and worked on the Schmicker family farm for many years. He loved to work in his garden. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing. He lived on the river and spent many hours enjoying time by and on the water. He was always there to help family, friends and neighbors in need. He loved to cook and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private funeral service will be held. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Richard E. McCarty Sr.

May 18, 1959 to July 15, 2023

ROCHESTER – Richard Eugene McCarty Sr., 64, of Winamac passed away at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 15, at his residence.

On May 18, 1959, he was born in Knox to Sylvester “Tubby” and Kathryn Rose McCarty. He married Karen Campbell on Oct. 10, 1987. They shared 36 years of life’s adventures with their blended family. She survives.

Richard McCarty Sr.

Also surviving are three daughters Evelyn (Jason) Dell Jason of Rochester, Katy Batta of Argos, Dottie Batta and companion Kimberly Dunsizer of Plymouth; three sons Richard (Tori) McCarty Jr. of Rochester, Justin McCarty of Bremen, Dustin (Kristen) McCarty of Peru; 14 grandchildren Brody Stone, Kyndra Stone, Jaslyn Dell, Dreyton Dell, Makayla Batta, Damien Keeling, Parker Keeling, Keltinn Gentry-McCarty, Dustin James McCarty Jr., KayLea McCarty, Jaxton Tillman, Karlie Tillman, Alaynah Tillman, and Jared Tillman; great-granddaughter Kayleigh Marie; and a brother, Joe McCarty of Rochester.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Sylvester McCarty and Kathryn Tilley, and infant grandson Jacob Ehlinger.

With a strong work ethic, Mr. McCarty worked at Federal Mogul of Leiters Ford and at Plymouth Tube of Winamac. He liked to play cards, whether it was euchre, pinochle, back alley or poker. He enjoyed playing slots and traveling to the Four Winds Casinos  in South Bend, New Buffalo and the Sevenwinds Casino in Hayward, WI.  As a diehard Cub’s fan, he loved to share the Seventh Inning Stretch and the number of home runs per inning with his family.

A celebration of the life will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 20, at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Pastor Thad Stewart will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Visitors are invited to wear their favorite Cub’s attire to honor Rick. Interment will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1476 West 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975.