Obituaries

Thomas E. Reutebuch

July 2, 1938 to September 8, 2020

WINAMAC - Thomas E. “Tink” Reutebuch, 82, of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Lafayette.

He was born July 2, 1938 to the late Joseph and Marie Roth Reutebuch in Pulaski. He graduated from Pulaski High School where he played on the famed Yellow Jacket basketball team. He married Marilyn K. Cloud, on Oct. 26, 1963 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Beth A. Reutebuch, Lafayette, Daughter
Thomas J. Reutebuch, Elyria, OH, Son
James D. (Angela) Reutebuch, Auburn, Son
Robert D. “Bob” Reutebuch, Winamac, Son
April M. (Jason) Holajter, West Lafayette, Daughter
Grandchildren: Jennifer (Devin) Winters, Marissa Reutebuch, John Reutebuch, Amanda Reutebuch, Jessica Reutebuch, Jared Reutebuch, Lillian Holajter, Jackson Holajter, and Sawyer Holajter.
Great-Grandchildren Ryker Winters and Miley Dahn.
Kenneth (Mary) Reutebuch, Altoona, FL, Brother
Margaret Ann (John) Woodward, Lafayette, ISister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Ronald John Reutebuch, Son
Vance Michael Reutebuch, Infant Grandson
Marcella Silver, Sister
William Joseph “Joey” Reutebuch, Brother

Mr. Reutebuch, along with his father and uncle, owned and operated the Reutebuch Brothers Garage for many years. It was the oldest Sinclair service station in Indiana. He was a lifelong member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling, as well as telling stories and bad jokes. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, trap and float the river. He never met a stranger. God was holding Tink’s hand when he passed away.

A private funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Private burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in the form of Mass Intentions.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Lindy L. Richee

November 12, 1936 to September 3, 2020

WINAMAC - Lindy L. Richee, 83, of Winamac (formerly of Chicago), passed away at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. 

She was born Nov. 12, 1936 in Dresden, TN.

She is survived by:
Julie (Dan) Falletti, Daughter
Kerry (Laura) Richee Sr., Son
Christopher Richee, Son
Regina (Gary) Evans, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
AJ and Mavis Wright Dunlap, Parents
Charles Richee, Husband
Bill Vervoort, Companion

Mrs. Richee was a retired waitress and spent many years working at Marconi’s in “Little Italy.” She was active with the Red Hat Society when she lived in Illinois. She spent a number of years residing in Burbank, IL before moving to Winamac in 2005. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Dementia Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Connie S. Conley

September 29, 1952 to September 5, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Connie Sue Conley, 67, of Medaryville passed away Saturday, Sept. 5.

She was born Sept. 29, 1952 in Portsmouth, OH to William and Jessie Conley Horsely. She married Paul Edward Conley on July 17, 1999 in Medaryville. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Edward (Rebecca Brennan) Rowe, Medaryville, Son
David (Andrea) Fitch, Marysville, OH, Son
Dustin (Sarah) Fitch, Marysville, OH, Son
4 Grandchildren: William, Jessie, Nathaniel and Logan
Ralph “Ben” (Tammy) Horsely, Plain City, OH, Brother
2 Half-Siblings: William and Rachel
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
William Horsely, Father
Jessie Conley Horsely Rowe, Mother
Harold Rowe, Step-Father
1 Infant Brother

Mrs. Conley attended Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville. She was retired from the West Side Senior Center where she had worked for nine years. She loved to help others. She enjoyed crafting and flower gardening.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, at Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, at the church with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept.12, at Remby Cemetery in Bear Creek, OH.

Memorial donations may be made to Teaberry Hill Estates Church.

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

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

Audrey L. Clark

June 5, 1926 to September 3, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Audrey Louise Clark, 94, of Carmel (formerly of rural Jasper County) passed away Thursday, Sept. 3. 

She was born June 5, 1926 in Rensselaer to the late Raymond Howard Sr. and Pansy Mae Hagle Smith. She graduated from Wolcott High School. On Nov. 16, 1946, she married Daniel Clyde Clark Jr. He passed away Feb. 21, 2008.

She is survived by:
Janet L. (Dennis) Olson, Winamac, Daughter
Danna L. (Ron) Hall, Akron, OH, Daughter
Marsha M. (Ron) Bullard, Monticello, Daughter
Carol J. (Joe) Obergfell, Westfield, Daughter
Dale D. (Maria Teresa) Clark, New Caney, TX, Son
Many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mary (James) Boles, Sister
James (Gen) Smith, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Howard Cook, Second Husband
Raymond Howard Smith Jr., Brother
Alvin Smith, Brother
Dorothy Smith, Infant Sister
Robert Smith, Brother

Mrs. Clark accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a teenager at Milroy Church. Her loving and Godly life was exemplary to all who knew her. Her focus was her family and touching the lives of others. She will be dearly missed “until we are reunited in Heaven.” 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Pastor Chad Pentecost officiating. Burial will be at Osborne Cemetery in Rensselaer.

Memorial donations may be made to Connecting Hearts Ministry (providing food for precious, hungry children).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Mark A. Feece

April 9, 1950 to September 3, 2020

WINAMAC - Mark Aaron Feece, 70, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born April 9, 1950 in Rochester, to the late Cleon and Phyllis Stout Feece. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1968. On March 23, 1985, he married Sandra K. Kennedy in Winamac. She survives.

Survivors include:
Jeffery A. (Angela) Lane, Chicago, Step-Son
Cheryl A. Warner, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Christopher N. (Suzanne Russell) Lane, Indianapolis, Step-Son
7 Step-Grandchildren
Sheryl (Paul) DeGroot, Winamac, Sister
William W. (Danielle) Feece, Nephew
James A. (Tracey) Feece, Nephew
Kim (Kevin) Podell, Niece
Kelly (Mike) Bierrum, Niece
Several Great-Nieces and -Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Gregory A. Feece, Brother
Jami Lynn Anderson, Step-Granddaughter
Michael Garigan, Step-Father

Mr. Feece worked for the railroad and at Plymouth Tube. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was a proud member of the NRA. He was a proud and gentle man who lovingly cared for his wife. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

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

Tim Troutman

April 13, 1948 to August 20, 2020

KEWANNA - Tim Troutman, 72, of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at home.

Born on April 13, 1948 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Omer and Mildred Shaw Troutman. He was a 1967 Kewanna High School graduate.

Survivors include his daughters Teresa (David) Davis of Leiters Ford and Andrea (Eric) Callahan of Winamac; brother Terry (Darlene) Troutman of Kewanna; grandchildren Tiffany  (Garrett) Rimpler of Winamac, Brandon Conner of North Judson, Tristan Conner of California, Whitney Hook of Winamac, Rylee Daugherty of Winamac, Meghan (Jordan)  Brewer of Mooresville, Kelsey Callahan of Mooresville and Brenna Callahan of Mooresville.  He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by former wife Sherri Lett of Kewannna,

He was also preceded in death by sister Trudy Haney, step-brother James Cohagen, and step-mother, Grace Troutman.

Mr. Troutman was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He later joined the U.S. Army and served in Operation Desert Storm where he received the Bronze Star. He retired from the army in 1998 as Sergeant First Class. He retired from Plymouth Tube in 2010. He was a lifetime and charter member of the Kewanna James F. Talbott VFW Post 1121 and a member of the American Legion in Rochester. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with Terry and friends, and attending as many sporting events of his grandchildren as possible. He was very proud of his time in the Marines and Army and made many life-long friends.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel in Kewanna. The funeral service will be private; however, the visitation and graveside service will be open to the public. A graveside service with military rites will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, at Barnett Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the James F. Talbott VFW Post 1121, P.O. Box 363, Kewanna, IN. 46939

The online guestbook may be signed, or leave condolences left for the Troutman family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com