Obituaries

William C. Luebbert III

February 18, 1954 to March 9, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - William Conrad “Bill” Luebbert III, 68, of Francesville (formerly of Muscatine, IA), passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 9, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

He was born Feb. 18, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant, MI and grew up in Muscatine, IA. On April 25, 2011, he married Holly A. Long Tolzin in Gatlinburg, TN. She survives.

William Luebbert III

He is also survived by:
Jeanadette (Ben) Ayers, Daughter
William Conrad Luebbert IV, Son
Andrew Najafiarab, Step-Son
3 Grandchildren
Ken, Brother
Steven, Half-Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunt, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
William Conrad and Beverly Peterson Luebbert III, Parents
Virginia Luebbert, Former Spouse
Chris Najafiarab, Step-Son

After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Mr. Luebbert worked as a mainframe computer operator for many years. He and his wife enjoyed attending the First Christian Church in Francesville. He was a proud member of the NRA and the Masonic Lodge. He liked family genealogy and Bible study. He really enjoyed living the country life in Indiana.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 26, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., March 26, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. The American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville First Christian Church in Francesville.

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

Evert Fugate

December 15, 1938 to March 6, 2022

Evert Fugate

MEDARYVILLE - Evert Fugate, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 6.

He was born Dec. 15, 1938, the son of Everett and Meda Wireman Fugate.

He is survived by two sons, James Lee Fugate and Ronald Ray Trusty; six grandchildren; one sister, Marie Fugate Hale; and one brother, David Lee Fugate.

Mr. Fugate had a full life. He grew up outside of Medaryville. He worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corps. After the Marines, he became an apprentice electrician at Pullman Standard. Throughout his life, he worked as a boilermaker and semi-truck driver. When he wasn’t on the road, he was out in his shed building small trailers or doing some welding for his neighbors.

A celebration of life event will be held at a later date.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Patricia S. Rogers

August 21, 1958 to March 6, 2022

WINAMAC - Patricia S. “Pat” Rogers, 63, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, March 6, at her home.

She was born Aug. 21, 1958 in Logansport, to the late Sylvester L. and Alice E. Budd Burns. She graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1977. On May 11, 1985, she married Vere R. “Bud” Rogers in Star City. He survives.

Patricia Rogers

She is also survived by:
Cole A. Rogers, Winamac, Son
Amber A. (fiancé: Steve Steele) Rogers, Winamac, Daughter
Paige Rogers, Granddaughter
Damien Rogers, Grandson
Mikaylynn Rogers, Granddaughter
Brittany Rogers, Granddaughter
Lexie Steele, Granddaughter
Kenny (Linda) Burns, Brother
Barb (Dennis) Smith, Sister
Bill (Shirley) Burns, Brother
Kathy Thomas, Half-Sister
Donna Charles, Half-Sister
Harry (Sandy) Hull, Half-Brother
Roy “Pete” Brew, Half-Brother
Linda Troutman, Half-Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Adele Reimer, Half-Sister
Arlene Brew, Half-Sister
Larry Brew, Half-Brother
Charles Brew Jr., Half-Brother
Cecil Brew, Half-Brother

In her younger years, Mrs. Rogers worked at the Pulaski County Courthouse and Miller’s Restaurant in Winamac, Kewanna Metal Specialties in Kewanna, and Indiana Beach in Monticello. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She had a heart of gold and loved spending time with friends and family. She especially enjoyed a cup of coffee or a cold Pepsi.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, March 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Burns officiating. Private Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac.

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

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

Jeremy P. Tidwell

March 17, 1980 to March 5, 2022

WINAMAC - Jeremy P. Tidwell, 41, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, March 5.

He was born March 17, 1980 in Michigan City, to Roy and Janette Stewart Tidwell. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1998.

Jeremy Tidwell

He is survived by:
Isaiah (Caitlyn Ottow) Tidwell, Winamac, Son
Kyle Tidwell, Winamac, Son
Anthony (Katlyn Littleton) LaBonte, Monterey, Son
Janette Stewart Wilson, Mitchell, SD Mother
Roy (Shannon) Tidwell, Indiana, Father
Wilma Stewart, Warrenton, MO, Maternal Grandmother
2 Grandchildren: Axstin and Maddilyn LaBonte
Dustin Tidwell, Mitchell, SD, Brother
Matthew (Jessica) Tidwell, Michigan City, Brother
Sean Tidwell, Detroit, Brother
Amanda (Dani Harper) Tidwell, Illinois, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Mary Ann Sallee, Winamac, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
G.W. Stewart, Maternal Grandfather

Mr. Tidwell attended Moores Hill Baptist Church in Moores Hill, IN where he was baptized in June of 2020. He was a hard worker and was very hands-on. He worked in construction and fabrication. He enjoyed cooking and was well-known for his chicken and shrimp scampi. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and collector of Air Jordans. He had a great sense of humor and told amazing stories. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He believed in helping others and not being judgmental.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 17, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., March 17, at the funeral home.

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

Jerry L. Hanna

January 3, 1945 to February 28, 2022

WINAMAC - Jerry L. Hanna, 77, of Star City, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, at his home.

He was born Jan. 3, 1945 in Rensselaer, to the late Max and Ruth Putt Hanna. He grew up in White County, and attended school in Monticello. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On Dec. 27, 2004, he married Kathleen Y. Williams Hewitt in Logansport. She passed away Dec. 30, 2021.

Jerry Hanna

He survived by:
Maj. Jackie Reszetar, U.S. Army Ret., Pennsylvania, Daughter
Tammie (SFC Joshua, U.S. Army Ret.) Christensen, Virginia, Daughter
Doug (Kim) Hanna, Texas, Son
Chase Durant, Grandson
Peyton Hanna, Grandson
Tyler Hanna, Grandson
Nancy Fuqua, Indiana, Sister
Jeff (Linda) Hanna, Indiana, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Hanna was retired, having worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150 in Countryside, IL. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, and former member of the Masonic Lodge in Illinois. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, and playing Euchre. He was a long-time friend of Bill’s. He valued a good conversation and was known for his great sense of humor. He will be remembered most for his Godly spirit and random acts of kindness.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Pearl Ruth Rowe

June 6, 1933 to March 1, 2022

NORTH JUDSON - Pearl “Ruth” Rowe, 88, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday morning, March 1, at her home.

She was born June 6, 1933 in Jackson (Breathitt County), KY. to William and Susie Jane Taulbee King. She married Floyd Carson Rowe on Dec. 10, 1955. They were married for 64 years before he preceded her in death.

Ruth Rowe

She is survived by her five children: Freddie John Rowe, Kenny Mack (Mary) Rowe and Floyd Carson (Maryann) Rowe Jr., all of Salyersville, KY, and Kathy Lynn Wera of North Judson and Ruby Ann (Rabion) Frasure of Winamac; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; her brother Paul King of Jackson, KY; and sisters Dessie Londergan of Dayton, OH, and Betty Neace of North Judson. She had many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers William King Jr. and David King, sisters Mary White, Ruby Tolson and Viola Dunn.

In 1949, Ruth went to Chicago on a bus with her sister Ruby to seek work. While living there, she went on a blind date to see a live performance stage show called Julia Rosa with a man named Carson. That night she met the man of her dreams and the one she would spend the rest of her life with. He joined the Air Force in 1953 and was stationed in Alaska for two years. He was then transferred to Limestone, Maine. While on leave, the couple was married by a judge in Chicago. In 1958, they moved to North Judson to live with family. This is where they called home and raised their family. Carson would always say he “wanted a Queen but got a King.”

Mrs. Rowe’s greatest joys in life were spending time with her family and serving her church. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. She was known for her cornbread, fried chicken and hamburgers with steamed buns. She gave her heart and life to the Lord in November of 1959, while at the Denham Freewill Baptist Church. She was baptized shortly after, along with her husband and 17 others after having to cut through 15 inches of ice with a chainsaw. At the time of her death, Ruth was the last remaining charter member of the Denham Freewill Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. (CT) Sunday, March 6, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior, all at the Denham Church. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery in North Judson following the services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson.