Obituaries

Jerry D. Nordyke

November 14, 1969 to December 29, 2020

HIGHLAND - Jerry D. Nordyke, age 51, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29.

He was born Nov. 14, 1969.

He is survived by his wife Christine; children Ashley (Nate) Cameron, Jerry (Jesse) Nordyke Jr., Tessa Nordyke, Misty Nordyke; parents Wayne and Ethel Nordyke; uncle Don (Carolyn) Nordyke; and numerous additional loving family and friends. 

Mr. Nordyke was a manager at McDonald’s for many years. He was a former member of the Winamc Eagles, Sons of the American Legion, and the Army Navy Garrison #146.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to the family.

Memories may be shared at https://www.hillsidefhcares.com/obituary/Jerry-DNordyke

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Highland.

Phyllis J. Nelson Fritz

June 28, 1933 to December 30, 2020

WHEATFIELD - Phyllis Joan Nelson-Fritz, 87, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, while residing at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born June 28, 1933, in Lafayette to Lee and Lena French Nelson. She married Clifford Fritz on Nov. 13, 1948, in Buffalo, Ind.; they were married for 72 years. He survives.

She is also survived by 7 children, Barbara (Ed) Clark, Pattie (Eddie) Egbert, Fred (Sheryl) Fritz, Doug (Brenda) Fritz, Tom (Lila) Fritz, Sandy (Doug) Bathke, and Tim (Paige) Fritz; 20 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 9 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandchild, and 1 great-grandchild.

Mrs. Fritz was a member of Bethel Bible Church of Winamac where she was a Sunday school teacher for several years. She loved being a housewife raising their children, and spoiling their grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved family, friends and was well known for her cooking, shopping and giving to others.

Services will be a drive-in service (outside) at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, at 2 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, Jan. 5, with Pastor Tom Hopewell officiating. Interment will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel Bible Church, Winamac.

Boersma Funeral Home, LLC, of Wheatfield has been entrusted with these arrangements.

Dalton A. Wallace

May 11, 1995 to December 29, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Dalton Allen Wallace, 25, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 29, at his home.

Born May 11, 1995 in Winamac, he was the son of Scott Allen and Jenny Grostefon Wallace. He was a 2014 Winamac Community High School graduate and was active in football and wrestling. He also attended Ivy Tech Community College.

Survivors include his two sons Weston and Waylon Wallace of Winamac; his parents of Winamac; brother Deven Allen Wallace and fiancé, Tatum Eberhart of North Judson; grandparents Lew Wallace of Winamac, Rick Grostefon of Winamac and Carol Grostefon (Lurch) of Winamac; and aunt Lynnette (Ron) Meyer of Royal Center. He is also survived by several cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Cynthia S. Wallace, and uncle Tommy A. Wallace.

As Mr. Wallace entered adulthood he found a passion for lawncare and landscaping and had just started his own business, D-Z Lawncare.  He took tremendous pride in his work. He was described by those who knew him as a truly delightful, generous and easy going, fun loving person with an incredible smile that would draw one in. He had so much goodness, so much capacity to bring happiness to others around him. He had a bright future and this world will be a lesser place without him.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center. A private family service will be held. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.

A fund for Mr. Wallace’s sons has been set up, and In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to PO Box 487, Royal Center, Indiana 46978.

Condolences may be shared with the Wallace family on the online guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

James C. Clemons

July 3, 1961 to December 30, 2020

WINAMAC - James C. “Cat Head” Clemons, 59, of Winamac (formerly of Knox and North Judson), passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30.

He was born July 3, 1961, in Hazard, KY to the late Noah and Dorothy Ann Allen Clemons. He married Carmen Craft on Aug. 10, 1991 in North Judson. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Alan Craft, Walkerton, Son
Levi Clemons, Winamac, Son
Theresa Trent, Knox, Sister

Mr. Clemons worked many years as a heavy equipment operator in North Judson. He  was an avid fisherman. When he wasn’t fishing, he was at home spending time with his sons. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Gerald L. Weaver

February 24, 1929 to December 31, 2020

WINAMAC - Gerald Lloyd Weaver, 91, of Winamac, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac.

He was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Culver, to the late Owen M. and Anna M. Plotner Weaver. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 5, 1953, he married Shirley A. Schneider. She passed away June 16, 2004.

He is survived by:
Connie (Mike) Jamieson, Star City, Daughter
Lloyd Weaver, Kewanna, Son
Michael (Danielle) Jamieson, Grandson
Matthew (fiancée Lyndsey) Jamieson, Grandson
Joshua Weaver, Grandson
Jesse Weaver, Grandson
Justin Weaver, Grandson
Mary Pratt, Buffalo, Sister
Catherine (Ed) Pratt, Burnettsville, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Dorothy Baker, Sister
Violetta Pletka, Sister
Raymond Weaver, Brother
Marcella Sheffer, Sister
Arthur Weaver, Brother

Mr. Weaver retired from Winamac Steel in 1993. In his retirement, he continued to work for Pulaski County Recycling and retired in 2019 at the age of 90. He was a lifetime member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728 and a longtime member of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He was also a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed fishing (especially ice fishing), golfing, hunting, bowling, and working. He also enjoyed watching western movies and TV shows. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Private visitation will take place at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

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

Barbara J. Russ

October 3, 1940 to December 25, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Barbara J. Russ, 80, of Medaryville, passed away at 1:30 a.m.,Friday, Dec. 25, at her residence in Medaryville.

She was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Gary, to the late Otis and Eva Mae Oliver Mills.

To honor her wishes, no services will be held.

She requested that friends and family purchase teddy bears as gifts for children in her memory.

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

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