Obituaries

Betty R. McCarty

October 15, 1930 to August 29, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Betty Rose McCarty, 89, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Salyersville, KY to the late Adam and Ada Arnett Banks. On March 19, 1946, she married Lacy McCarty in Salyersville. He passed away May 4, 2004.

She is survived by:
Lacy (Laura) McCarty, Jr., Francesville, Son
Roger (Nancy) McCarty, New Palestine, Son
Lonnie McCarty, West Lafayette, Son
Grandchildren: Ryan (Tracy) McCarty, Jamie (Jeremy) Glasford, David (Karen) McCarty, Christopher (Chasity) McCarty, Clint McCarty, Matthew McCarty, Michael McCarty, and Jessica (David) Shockey.
9 Great-Grandchildren
Wava Davis, Francesville, Sister
Eva Howard, Salyersville, KY, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Judith Howard, Sister
Golda “Goldie” Bailey, Sister
Dona C. Banks, Brother
Prentis Banks, Sr., Brother

Mrs. McCarty was a homemaker and worked as a cook in the cafeteria at West Central High School for over 15 years. She was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She loved the Lord and enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. She loved our country and was a very patriotic woman. She enjoyed gardening and canning, as well as fixing large meals for her family. She loved her family very much, especially attending her grandchildren’s activities and spending time with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Ryan McCarty and Jeremy Glasford officiating. Burial be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made the Francesville First Christian Church Scholarship Fund.

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

Shantelle E. Vierke

September 18, 1993 to August 22, 2020

WINAMAC - Shantelle Elizabeth Vierke, 26, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, in Winamac.

She was born Sept. 18, 1993 in Winamac.

Survivors include:
Tanya (Johnny) Owens, Winamac, Parents
Gabrielle Rowe, Winamac, Sister
Cheyann (Nolan Neace) Vierke, North Judson, Sister
Allie Rowe, Niece
Connor Rowe, Nephew
Avery Neace, Niece
Davis Neace, Niece
Remi Neace, Niece
Kim Delossantos, Maternal Grandmother
Scott Heiny, Uncle
Beth (Jack) Elliot, Grandparents
Randy (Carla) Delossantos, Uncle
Brandon Rowe, Best Friend
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Anna Tolson, Maternal Great Grandmother
Gloria Napier, Paternal Grandmother
Tammie Heiny, Aunt
Joe Robison, Uncle

Miss Vierke was employed at the Dairy Queen in Winamac. She was a member of CR (Celebrate Recovery) in Knox. She was baptized in the Baptist Church of Etsie Allen. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephew. She loved art and poetry. She loved to sing and watch sunsets from the back of a Harley. She was very giving and had a heart of gold. She was eager to please everyone she touched. She was beautiful and loved to flaunt it.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Global Harvest Church in Monterey (Bass Lake). The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the church with Pastor Ward Allen officiating. Burial will be at the Denham Cemetery in Denham.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Cobert A. Graves

September 17, 1958 to Sunday, Aug. 23

WINAMAC - Cobert Arthur “Coby” Graves, 61, of Winamac, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

He was born Sept. 17, 1958 in Knox, to John Earl and Elizabeth Kuhn Graves. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1976.

Survivors include:
Elizabeth Kuhn Graves, Winamac, Mother
Sandra Graves, Portland, OR, Sister
Gary (Karen) Graves, Winamac, Brother
Roberta Graves, Winamac, Sister
Beverly (Thomas) Bachota, Winamac, Sister
8 Nieces and Nephews
14 Great-Nieces and -Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cobert and Helen Rausch Graves, Paternal Grandparents
Martin and Theresa Nies Kuhn, Maternal Grandparents
John Earl Graves, Father

Mr. Graves spent most of his life farming with his father. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He was also a member of the Winamac FOE #2580. He enjoyed flying in the Tri Pacer with his father and especially enjoyed the trips they took to Niagara Falls and Alaska. He was a hot rod and vintage car enthusiast. In recent years, he enjoyed taking trips to Arizona and Florida to visit family. He loved to attend the Kuhn and Rausch family reunions. He will be dearly missed.

 A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mark A. Roininen

December 14, 1985 to August 22, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Mark A. Roininen, 34, of Medaryville (formerly of Tulsa, OK), passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, at his home in Medaryville.

He was born Dec. 14, 1985 in Tulsa to Charles and Sandra Huelsenbeck Roininen. In 2006, he married Kim Van Gilder. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Benjamin Roininen, Son
Charles (Christina) Roininen, Father
Sandra Childers, Mother
Keith Roininen, Brother
Robert (Crystal) Roininen, Brother
Zaiden, Nephew
Many aunts, uncles, and cousins

Preceded in death by:
Skyler Roininen, Nephew

Mr. Roininen was a talented artist and enjoyed making pencil drawings. He enjoyed fixing up old bicycles. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

A private memorial service was held at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. A memorial service will be held in Tulsa, OK at a future date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

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

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

Omagene B. Dulin

November 17, 1927 to August 23, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Omagene Bailey Dulin, 92, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, at Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer.

She was born Nov. 17, 1927 in Ivyton, KY to the late Wiley and Martha Mae Hopkins Bailey. On Jan. 27, 1946, she married Wilbur Earl Dulin. He died Feb. 23, 1998 after 52 years of marriage.

She is survived by:
Sue Ann Dolezal, North Judson, Daughter
Chester Earl (Debbie) Dulin, Hobart, Son
Sidney (Lavon) Dulin, Medaryville, Son
Tammy Toosley, Medaryville, Daughter
Martha “Becky” (Robert) Luzadder, Rensselaer, Daughter
Harold Dulin, Medaryville, Son
18 grandchildren
34 Great-Grandchildren
14 Great-Great-Grandchildren
William (Connie) Bailey, Valparaiso, Brother
Cornelia (Estel) Fairchild, North Judson, Sister
Kenneth (Betty) Bailey, Knox, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Lawrence Toosley, Son-in-law
Patrick Dulin, Grandson
Wesley Dolezal, Grandson
1 Great-Great Grandchild
2 Sisters
4 Brothers
Her beloved dogs: Abby and Toby

Mrs. Dulin was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Wheatfield. She was an active member, teaching Sunday school, singing in the church choir, and participating in the ladies ministry. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 96 of the American Legion in Medaryville. She worked at Northway Products in Rensselaer, retiring after 25 years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed quilting and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the babies.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

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

Gene Earhart

November 24, 1936 to August 21, 2020

WINAMAC - Lestel Lagene “Gene” Earhart, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Nov. 24, 1936 in Winamac to the late Lestel Edgar and Matilda Rey Hickman Earhart. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Denise Alva Dommer in Winamac. She passed away Aug. 11, 2020.

He is survived by:
Penny (Tom) Saltsman, Winamac, Daughter
Duane Earhart, New Richmond, WI, Son
Brenda (Bob) Lanham, Gosport, Daughter
Randy (Jeannie) Earhart, Valparaiso, Son
Kerry Earhart, Indianapolis, Son
6 Grandchildren: Jeremy, Shauna, Sheena, Jason, Katrina, and Anthony
1 Step-Grandson: Tommy
5 Great-Grandchildren: Jaren, Aidan, Brystol, McKinley, and Carter
Roselyn Budd Clark, Sister
Carolyn (Howard) Gordon, Sister-in-law
Delores Albee, Sister-in-law
Betty Feightner, Aunt
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Oscar Budd, Brother-in-law
Archie Clark, Brother-in-law

Mr. Earhart was a hard worker. He retired from NIPSCO (after 30 years) where he had worked as a laborer and later became a supervisor. He had also worked at RCA and a local gas station. In his youth, he worked as a farmhand and as a pin setter at a local bowling alley. He also helped his dad deliver milk. He was raised in the Bethel Bible Church. He was an avid bowler and participated in the local bowling league for many years. He was a stamp collector. He enjoyed yard work and gardening. He also enjoyed listening to country music, watching TV, Facebooking, and playing cards. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery in rural Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

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