Obituaries

Robin R. Solomon

August 26, 1957 to March 30, 2023

WINAMAC - Robin R. Solomon, 65, of Winamac, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Thursday, March 30.

He was born Aug. 26, 1957 in North Judson, to the late James E. and Aletha I. [Clark] Solomon. In 1975, he graduated from Pioneer High School in Royal Center.

Robin Solomon

He is survived by:
Ty (Jennifer) Solomon, Kokomo, Son
Sky (Abhinay) Kolan, Westfield, Daughter
Jaycob Solomon, Grandson
Vicky Hinkle, Logansport, Sister
Lisa (Eli) Van Es, Logansport, Sister
Ruth (Bob) Camarata, Waterloo, Special Cousin
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Theresa Pence, Kokomo, Friend

Preceded in death by:
Debora L. Craft, Sister

Mr. Solomon was the owner and operator of Tippy-Canoe Rentals in Winamac for many years. Since his retirement, he enjoyed repairing starting pistols. He also enjoyed attending field trials and training his hunting and retrieving dogs. He loved the outdoors, especially spending time at the Tippecanoe River State Park and on the Tippecanoe River.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, April 10, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Private burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

James W. Feuquay Jr.

October 29, 1944 to March 28, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - James W. Feuquay Jr., 78, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, March 28, at his home, surrounded by family.

James Feuquay Jr.

He was born Oct. 29, 1944, in Indianapolis to the late James Sr. and Helen (Fetch) Feuquay. After completing his education, he served in the U. S. Air Force for four years until being honorably discharged. He later met and married Linda Brennan and together they spent over 50 years by each other’s sides; raising their family and watching their children and then grandchildren grow.

He is survived by his wife, and sons Eric (Angie) Feuquay of Pulaski, and Ronald James (Teri) Thompson of Leiters Ford; daughters Kristine (Wayne) Dye, and Kandace Feuquay, and brother Jerry (Shelly) Feuquay; as well as 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Joseph Feuquay; and his brother, David Feuquay.  

Mr. Feuquay took pride in his work as an OTR truck driver and was on the roads for 35 years prior to retirement. He had many joys in life: he was a huge motorsports fan and enjoyed watching races, truck and tractor pulls, and visiting different race tracks. He also enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his youth camping. However, his greatest joy in life was the time he spent with his family and friends, who will all miss him very much.  

Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Feuquay's online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center. 

Charlotte M. Berger

December 19, 1928 to March 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Charlotte M. Berger, 94, of Star City, passed away Wednesday, March 22, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born Dec. 19, 1928 in rural White County to the late Isadore V. and Gloria M. [Snow] Roth. She graduated from Royal Center High School in 1946 and attended St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne. On July 21, 1951, she married Raymond I. “Ray” Berger at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. He passed away March 14, 2019.

Charlotte Berger

She is survived by:
Christina Fugate, Monticello, Daughter
Frederick (Sally) Berger, Rensselaer, Son
Larry (Laura) Berger, Monticello, Son
Jonathan (Jena) Berger, Indianapolis, Son
8 Grandchildren: Elizabeth, Stephanie, Katherine, Joseph, Adam, Samuel, Wade, Charlotte, Shannon and Troy.
19 Great-Grandchildren
Doyle Roth, Pulaski, Brother
Ronald (Marlene) Roth Sr., Monticello, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Arvilla (Arthur) Thornbury, Sister
Phyllis (Richard) Foerg, Sister
Dolores (Charles) Gading, Sister
Joyce Roth, Sister-in-law

Mrs. Berger was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski where she participated in the Christian Mothers Society, taught catechism, and served as church organist for nearly 20 years. She was a member of the Niteliters Home Ec Club. She enjoyed painting and writing poetry as well as music in general. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles (confidently in ink) and traveling internationally with her husband. She had the unique experience of serving as a juror during the Ford Pinto Trial. She retired from Winamac Community High School in 1998 where she had worked as an audio-visual aide. More than anything, she loved her family very much and will be deeply missed.

A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, and will be followed by a Christian Mother’s service. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made in the form of mass intentions.

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

Armel E. Wireman

September 25, 1938 to March 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Armel E. “Carl” Wireman, 84, of North Judson, passed away Wednesday, March 22, surround by his family at Miller’s Mary Manor in Culver.

He was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Salyersville, KY to the late Simon Sr. and Georgia [Joseph] Wireman.

Carl Wireman

He is survived by:
Pebbles Wireman, Plymouth, Daughter
Cindy Lynch, DeMotte, Daughter
Angie Rose, Plymouth, Daughter
Joey (Sherry) Wireman, Knox, Son
Ronnie Wireman, Knox, Son
David Wireman, La Crosse, Son
Ricky Wireman, Maryland, Son
Karl (Ruthie) Taylor, Winamac, Son
Michael (Brenda) Taylor, Lake Bruce, Son
Randy Taylor of Knox, Son
Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Josephine (Farish) Wireman, Rensselaer, Sister
Donald (Stella Kasnick) Wireman, Rensselaer, Brother
Clayton (Linda) Wireman, DeMotte, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Clara Ulm, Fiancée
Timothy Wireman, Son
Bruce Wireman, Grandson
Simon Wireman Jr., Brother
Chuck Wireman, Brother
Rosco Wireman, Brother
Janis Wireman, Sister
Ruby Wireman, Sister

Mr. Wireman worked as a carpenter for many years and enjoyed fishing well as gardening. He was a loving father to many and a friend to all who met him. He will remain forever in our hearts, until we meet again.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Rev. Pebbles Wireman M.A. officiating. Private burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

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

Phillip B. Lowery

January 7, 1965 to March 18, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA - Phillip Bond Lowery, RPh, 58, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 18, at home from metastatic prostate cancer, with his family by his side

Born in Indianapolis, Jan. 7, 1965, he was the son of the late William and Nancy (Trosper) Lowery. He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1983. He earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Butler University in 1988. He married Suzanne Gutwein on March 10, 1990. She survives.

Phillip Lowery

Also surviving are children Dr. Madeleine Lowery, Drs. Andrew (Gabija) Lowery and Paulina Lowery; brothers Robert Lowery and Dr. Doug (Missy) Lowery; and parents-in-law Fredrick and Madeleine Gutwein. He was brother-in-law to Fred (Darlene) Gutwein Jr., Dr. Heidi Gutwein, David (Janine) Gutwein, Ben Gutwein, Greta (Chris) Dyer; as well as uncle to many and friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Lowery.

Mr. Lowery dedicated 35 years to Merck & Co., Inc. where he held 12 positions over the years, primarily in the vaccine division. He was a member of Lower Providence Presbyterian Church. He met his wife during their training as sale representatives. He was an energetic, driven individual who was loved by family, friends and colleagues. He enjoyed cooking and traveling, but his greatest joy in life was his family.

Relatives and friends are invited to a life celebration from 5 to 6:50 p.m., Thursday, March 23, with a memorial service at 7 p.m., all at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Life Celebration Home of East Norriton, 200 West Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA.

An additional service will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 26, at Frain Mortuary, 230 S. Brooks St., Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, with burial to follow at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to My Stuff Bags Foundation at www.mystuffbags.org

To share memories, please visit www.lifecelebration.com

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Francesville.

William R. Maxwell

April 14, 1937 to March 16, 2023

WINAMAC - William R. “Bill” Maxwell, 85, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, March 16, at Northwest Health Hospital in LaPorte.

He was born April 14, 1937 in Gary, to William L. and Helen [Riley] Maxwell. He graduated in 1956 from Edison High School in East Gary. On Oct. 19, 1957, he married Judith D. “Judy” Wignall in East Gary. She passed away on April 9, 2012.

Bill Maxwell

He is survived by:
Connie D. Perkins, Winamac, Daughter
Becky J. Havard, Lake Station, Daughter
George E. Maxwell, Winamac, Son
Peter Havard, Grandson
Stacey (Randy) Price, Granddaughter
Tracey Havard, Granddaughter
Skyler Perkins, Grandson
Shannon (Patrick) Pitcher, Granddaughter
8 Great-Grandchildren
Jackie (Bud) Bishop, Sister-in-law
Melodee Martin, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
William L. Maxwell, Father
Helen W. [Riley] Bundy, Mother
Harvey E. Bundy, Step-Father
George Noel Maxwell, Brother

Mr. Maxwell lived in East Gary for 29 years before moving to Winamac in 1966. He was a former member of East Gary Volunteer Fire Department. He began working at US Steel while in high school until he moved to Winamac. He worked at Winamac Steel from 1967 until the plant closed in the mid-1990s. He then went to work at Eaton’s until his retirement in 1999. He was a former posse member of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department under his uncle (former) Sheriff George Riley. He was a member of the Winamac VFW Auxiliary Post #1728 and Winamac FOE #580. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 25, at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery..

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Human Services Food Pantry.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.