Obituaries

Kenneth D. DePoy

June 29, 1929 to January 28, 2021

WINAMAC - Kenneth D. DePoy, 91, of Winamac (formerly of Hamlet), passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born June 29, 1929 in Winamac to the late Raymond and Hazel Good DePoy. He graduated from Winamac High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.

He is survived by:
Deana M. Hlas, Garland, TX, Daughter
Lisa L. DePoy, Lakeland, FL, Daughter
Paul H. DePoy, Whiting, Son
Sheila K. (Scott) Mato, Rockford, WA, Daughter
Kara L. (Brad) Miller, Goshen, Daughter
Kenneth M. (Julie) DePoy, Woodland Park, CO, Son
9 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Edwin DePoy, East Branch, MI, Brother
Harold (Edith) DePoy, Winamac, Brother
Darl DePoy, Winamac, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Richard DePoy, Brother
Clara Brunton, Sister
Herbert DePoy, Brother
Agnes Cornell, Sister
1 Infant Sister

Mr. DePoy was retired from Starke County Co-Op in Hamlet. He was a longtime member of Hamlet American Legion Post #356. He enjoyed fishing and traveling.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Entombment with full military honors will take place at a later date at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, IN.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion or the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

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

Nancy O'Connor O'Neill Schindler

November 10, 1929 to January 15, 2021

LAPORTE – Nancy O’Connor O’Neill Schindler, 91, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, in LaPorte.

She was born Nov. 10, 1929 on her parents’ farm in Pulaski County to the late Edward and Marie Costello O’Connor. She married John O'Neill of Chicago in 1952. He was killed in a car accident in March of 1955. She later married Ferdinand Schindler in October 1968. He also preceded her in death in 2016.

She is survived by her son, Patrick (Tam) O'Neill; four grandchildren, Emily Webster Nozawa, Madi Webster Ashour, Miles Webster, and Hannah O'Neill, and two great-grandchildren, Rose Marie Nozawa and Theodore Nozawa; all of whom reside in Colorado.

She was preceded in death by all of her siblings in birth order, Francis, Joan (Render), Richard, Ellen (Essling) Timothy, and her daughter, Mary O’Neill Webster.

Mrs. Schindler contracted polio in 1945 and walked with the aid of a leg brace and crutches until moving to a wheelchair in the last few years. While living in Indiana, she had part-time jobs with the South Bend Tribune as a reporter and as a secretary at the county welfare office. She was also active in local Democratic politics. She met Ferdinand Schindler in Winamac, and after their marriage, the couple residined in Michigan City. She wrote a column in the weekly newspaper, The Beacher for about 15 years called “The Culinary Corner,” ostensibly about recipes but mostly about her observations of life. The couple retired to Colorado Springs in 1987 to be near her children and grandchildren. Shortly after her daughter Mary passed in 2007, the Schindlers moved into an assisted living facility in Denver, where he passed in 2016.
She loved all animals. She was active in knitting, gardening, reading, writing, swimming, travel and politics.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, at St. Peter’s Church in Winamac. A burial mass will follow at 10 a.m., at the church.

Please make any donations in her name to your local Dumb Friends League.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte.

Barbara E. Foster

September 8, 1950 to January 21, 2021

ROCHESTER - Barbara Elaine Foster, 70, of Rochester passed away at 7:14 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 8, 1950 to Lawrence and Frances Bailey James. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. In 1969, she graduated from Kewanna High School. She continued her education studying nursing at Ivy Tech Community College. She married Steven Foster on July 12, 1969, in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons Steven Foster Jr. and wife Alison of Kewanna, and Dustin Foster and wife Elizabeth of Winamac; four grandchildren Austin, Ashlyn, Maddie and Mylie; two sisters Cheryl Jennings and husband Brian of Plymouth, Carolyn Marquart and husband Rex of Howe; a brother Larry James and wife Mary of Kewanna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Adelyn Marie Foster in 2006.

With a passion for helping others, Mrs. Foster was a traveling nurse, performed insurance physicals and worked at the Pulaski Clinic over the years. More recently she was a private duty caregiver. For many years she co-owned the Shopping Guide News with her husband. In 2010 they sold their publication to slowdown and enjoy life. During her years there she excelled in the advertising department as a sales rep. In earlier years, the couple planted a truck patch garden that included 75 tomato plants. The bountiful harvest was canned for the family's winter use and shared with special friends. Avid fans of NASCAR both loved Dale Jarrett. Mrs. Foster loved chatting with friends on the computer and Facebook and shopping. “Grandma Barb” was the matriarch of the Foster family. She was so very proud of her grandchildren. Always in the stands, courtside or seated in the auditorium, she was there to cheer them on and enjoy their concerts. She looked forward to celebrating birthdays and the holidays, making memories of a lifetime. She was always there for her “grands” in all ways. 

A celebration of the life of Mrs. Foster will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Pastor Ed Clark will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday at the funeral home. 

Robert D. Boyd

January 26, 1944 to January 10, 2021

KOKOMO - Robert Dean Boyd, 76, of Kokomo (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 7:39 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.

He was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Elwood, to Donivan Eugene "Gene" and Betty Jane Griffith Boyd, the second of seven children. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1962 where he played football and track. On Jan. 26, 1970, he married Stephanie Ellen Holtsclaw, the mother of his son, Roman. On Oct. 20, 1979, he married Carol S. Copeland, his wife of almost 38 years. She died on Aug. 23, 2017.

He is survived by his son Roman Boyd of Kokomo; siblings James (Donna) Boyd of Kokomo, Donna (Marion) Richard of Louisville, Linda (John) Tragesser, David Boyd and Emily Wilson; sister-in-law Carla Boyd; and stepmother Lenora Boyd, all of Tipton; 14 nieces and nephews; 29 grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and two great-grand-nieces and nephews. Also surviving are stepchildren Mark (Betty) Copeland of Winamac and granddaughters, Jessica of Texas and Melissa of Indiana; Jeff (Cheryl) Copeland, of Tetonia, Idaho and granddaughters Maggie and Jodi, with two great-grandchildren, all of Idaho; Gina (Doug) Edwards of Eugene, Oregon and grandsons Leonard of California and Jacob of Texas, with five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, Adam Copeland, of Rochester, and Barbara Webster and grandsons Sam and Travis, all of Boise, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Lex; and co-worker and close friend, Larry D. Ball.

As a youth, Mr. Boyd played Little League Baseball, was active in 4-H. He was also in FFA and was a member of the Tiptonian yearbook staff. In 1962, he bought a fuel-injected 1958 Corvette and began his lifelong love affair with them, owning two more Corvettes in subsequent years. After high school, he started working at Delco Radio as an apprentice tool and die maker, where he met his co-worker, friend and fellow Corvette owner, Larry Ball. They shot skeet at the Izaak Walton League and hunted pheasant together in Grand Island, Neb. On Feb. 8, 1966, while on his way home from Lorentson Manufacturing Company in Kokomo, where he was also employed, he was involved in a near-fatal car accident in his 1964 Corvette. After an extended hospital stay and brain surgery, he returned to work and continued to live with the effects of his injuries for the remainder of his life. He enjoyed playing pool and loved music and 1960s and 1970s television. He and wife Carol lived in Winamac until 1983, when they moved to Fairfield, Idaho. He raised sheep and chickens, kept bees, panned for gold, shoveled mountains of snow, cut lots of firewood for wintertime and spent time with "Aussie," his Australian Shepherd. In 1995, the couple returned to Winamac.

If you knew Bob and would like to honor his memory, think of him while drinking a cup of coffee, eating a piece of carrot cake, playing a game of pool, making a smart-aleck comment, listening to any song by Harry Chapin, checking the Dow-Jones Industrial Average or GM stock price or by planting a tree or sunflowers, which he loved.

In accordance with his final wishes, Mr. Boyd is being cremated. Due to COVID-19, no services are planned at this time.

Margaret A. Leman

February 18, 1926 to January 28, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Margaret Ann Leman, 94, of Francesville, passed away at 6:50 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at Creasy Springs Health Campus in Lafayette.

She was born Feb. 18, 1926 in Francesville to the late Adam and Lydia Albrecht Gutwein. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1944. On March 22, 1953, she married Melvin J. Leman in Francesville. He passed away March 21, 2019.

She is survived by:
Janice (Justin) Sewell, San Luis Obispo, CA, Daughter
Sueleen (Ron) Bailey, West Lafayette, Daughter
Emily (Ryan) Pahler, Granddaughter
Tyler (Hillary) Sewell, Grandson
Stewart Bailey, Grandson
Lauren (Kellan) Kalbaugh, Granddaughter
Landon Pahler, Great-Grandson
Wyatt Pahler, Great-Grandson
Fiona Sewell, Great-Granddaughter
Margaret Ann Sewell, Great-Granddaughter
Harold (Maxine) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother
Gilbert (Mary Jo) Gutwein, West Lafayette, Brother
Adeline (Wally) Frey, West Lafayette, Sister
Elvira Lamp, Francesville, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Patricia Leman, Daughter
Adam “Junior” (Arlene) Gutwein, Brother
Erven Gutwein, Brother
Richard Lamp, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Leman was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. She was a member of the Francesville First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and was actively involved in the music ministry. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and cooking. Her home was always a welcoming place to gather. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International or to the Francesville First Baptist Church Mission Fund.

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

Ronald D. Heiny

May 28, 1943 to January 25, 2021

MEDARYVILLE - Ronald D. Heiny, 77, of Robinson, IL (formerly of Sullivan, IN) passed away Monday, Jan. 25, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

He was born May 28, 1943, to Eugene and Esther Conwell Heiny, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Christine; stepsons, Scott and Lynda Dean and Eric and Stephanie Dean; grandchildren, Hannah, Scotty, Hailey, Aaron, Isaac, Emma, and Anna; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also surviving are his sisters, Saundra Green of Lafayette and Judy (Ron) Sheridan of Carmel; and a brother, Bob (Lori) Heiny of Cedar Lake.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Unabelle; step-father, Russell Owen; and brother-in-law, Max Green.

Mr. Heiny grew up in the White County area, graduating from high school in 1961. He and his first wife moved to Sullivan in 1978. He was vice president at Sullivan State Bank and later, became the owner of American Mortgage. He and wife Chris have lived in Robinson for the past five years. He was of the Christian faith. He belonged to the American Legion and Sullivan Elks. He loved his family, Indiana State and IU basketball, Chicago White Sox, Indianapolis Colts, and running beagles. But, nothing compared to the love he had for his grandkids. He was a friend to many and kindhearted to all.

A celebration of life event will be held at a later date. Private burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robinson High School softball or volleyball programs which he dearly loved (2000 N. Cross, Robinson, IL 62454), or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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