Obituaries

William H. Long

September 3, 1927 to August 14, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - William Henry “Bill” Long, 92, lifelong farmer from Monon,passed away at 2:11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at his home surrounded, by his children.

He was born Sept. 3, 1927 in rural Francesville, to the late William and Mabel Wren Long. He was a 1945 graduate of Francesville High School. On June 11, 1949, he married Alma M. Gastineau in Francesville. She passed away Jan. 20, 2011.

He is survived by:
Sandra (Roger) Ward, Francesville, Daughter
Duane Long, Monticello, IN Son
Colleen (Bruce) Westfall, Monticello, Daughter
Willy (Nancy) Perrin, Brookfield, WI, Foster Son
Erica (Evan) Christensen, Granddaughter
Amber (Phil) Leman, Granddaughter
Amanda (Rustin) Meister, Granddaughter
Erin (Bryce) Drayer, Granddaughter
Whitney Westfall, Granddaughter
Taylor (Josh) Yeager, Granddaughter
Evan Perrin, Grandson
Eric Perrin, Grandson
20 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Matthias Drayer, Great-Grandson
Perry Long, Brother
Mary Pratt, Sister
Dorothy Westerhouse, Sister
Ruth Erb, Sister
Beverly Odom, Sister

Mr. Long was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He was a member of Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM and the Scottish Rite. He received his Award of Gold on Nov. 12, 2013. He farmed in Pulaski and White counties his entire life. He raised cattle and hogs. He enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren raise their champion 4-H pigs. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A Masonic service will be precede at 9:30 a.m. A celebration of life service will follow visitation at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.Memorial donations may be made to Safeguard Joy, Kindred Hospice, or St. James Salem United Church of Christ.

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

Denise A. Earhart

May 29, 1937 to August 11, 2020

WINAMAC - Denise Alva Dommer Earhart, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer.

She was born May 29, 1937 in Gary, to the late Walter C. and Kathryn L. Galbreath Dommer. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1956. On Nov. 2, 1957, she married Lestel LaGene “Gene” Earhart in Winamac. He survives.

She is also 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
Carolyn (Howard) Gordon, Sister
Delores Albee, Sister
Roselyn Clark Sister-in-law
Mary Abbott, Aunt
Mabel Hankey, Aunt
Ron (Doris) Dommer, Uncle
Don (Hannah) Dommer, Uncle
Bob Hoffman, Uncle
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Richard Albee, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Earhart was a hard worker all of her life. In her younger years, she was a laborer at the Singer Controls factory in Winamac and the Switches factory in Leiters Ford. She was a kitchen helper at the Colonial Inn Restaurant and Indiana Head Restaurant, both in Winamac. She also worked as a housekeeper at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac and Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. She retired in 2003. She was a volunteer “candy striper” at the hospital and was a member of the auxiliary. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She enjoyed exercising, reading, and watching Golden Girls. She was an avid bowler and participated in the local bowling league for many years. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon , Saturday, Aug. 15, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Saturday, at the funeral home with

Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery in rural Francesville.

Memorial donations may be to the American Cancer Society or the Dementia Society of America.

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

Phyllis A. Reutebuch

September 17, 1934 to August 9, 2020

WINAMAC - Phyllis A. “Babe” Reutebuch, 85, of Pulaski, passed away at 6:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Sept. 17, 1934 in Knox, to the late Alfonso and Anna DePirro DeSabatine. She grew up in Knox and graduated from Knox High School in 1953. On June 4, 1955, she married the late William R. “Bill” Reutebuch in Knox. He passed away on Aug. 31, 1996.

She is survived by:
William R. “Bill” Reutebuch, Pulaski, Son
Sandra L. “Sis” (Kenny) Becker, Winamac, Daughter
Timothy E. “Slug” (Candi) Reutebuch, Winamac, Son
Daniel P. “Spook” (Leslie) Reutebuch, Pulaski, Son
Jeff (Alisha) Becker, Grandson
Scott (Cherise) Becker, Grandson
Ty (Kirsten) Reutebuch, Grandson
Troy (Brittaney) Reutebuch, Grandson
Alexis (Danny Mayer) Reutebuch, Granddaughter
Levi McVay, Grandson
Jonah McVay, Grandson
11 Great-Grandchildren: Braylen, Reed, Elsie, Addison, Molly, Chloe, Amelia, Kayla, Kayden, Jett, and Jordyn
Betty DeSabatine, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Sharon (Jerry) Cloud, Indianapolis, Sister-in-law
Kay (Tom) Derheimer, Columbia City, Sister-in-law
Marlene (Ron) Roth, Headlee, Sister-in-law
Marsha (Rich) Lehman, Carmel, Sister-in-law
Jerald “Popcorn” Reutebuch, Tombstone, AZ, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Also survived by:
Bill’s Friend, Stephanie Hinderlider and her family, Brock, Leah, Macee and Kent Hinderlider and Chelsey Dague

Preceded in death by:
Paul “Rusty” DeSabatine, Brother

Mrs. Reutebuch and her husband owned and operated Bill and Babes in Pulaski for many years. She was a co-founder of the Pulaski Christmas Lights. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Christmas Lights.

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

William S. Walters

June 21, 1974 to August 4, 2020

WINAMAC - William Scott “Bill” Walters, 46, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Aug.4, at his home.

He was born June 21, 1974, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1993.

He is survived by:
Jerry Lee (Annetta) Walters Jr., Brother
Traci Jo (Jeremy) Blanks, Sister
Tia Marie Helvie, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews and Great-Nieces and Nephews
Deborah Good, Aunt
Sherry Malott, Aunt
Edward Helvie, Uncle
Ruby Helvie, Aunt
Helen Armstrong, Aunt
Birdena Pearce, Aunt
JoAnn Hero, Aunt
Elnore Girton, Aunt
Loretta Nester, Aunt
Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jerry Lee Walters Sr., Father
Patricia Helvie Walters Jones, Mother
Harold David Walters, Twin Brother
Dorothy Gilsinger, Great-Aunt

From 1994-2008, Mr. Walters worked at Kewanna Metals. He had also worked as a farm hand for his great-aunt, Dorothy Gilsinger. He had attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed watching movies, reading, and playing chess. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.

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

Genesis R. Whiteman

February 28, 2020 to August 2, 2020

WINAMAC - Infant Genesis Rayne Whiteman, 5 months, of Winamac, passed awayunexpectedly in her sleep Sunday, Aug. 2.

She was born Feb. 28, in Winamac to Zachary Dale Whiteman and Taleasha Ann Davis, who survive.

She is also survived by:
Claire Elizabeth Whiteman, Winamac, Sister
Chloe Christine Whiteman, Winamac, Sister
Kenton and Beverly Whiteman, Kewanna, Paternal Great-Grandparents
Nancy Tuley, Winamac, Maternal Great-Grandmother
Marie Davis, Marion, OH,Maternal Great-Grandmother
Douglas and Robin Whiteman, Winamac, Paternal Grandparents
Kenneth and Becky Davis, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Taureen and Abram Fassler, Elk Grove Village, IL,Paternal Aunt
Douglas Whiteman, Jr. and Kelcie Miller, Winamac, Paternal Uncle
Kenneth Davis Jr., Winamac, Maternal Uncle
Joshalyn Davis, Winamac, Maternal Aunt
Nicholas (Kloee) Davis, Winamac,Maternal Uncle
Steven Davis, Winamac,Maternal Uncle
Five Cousins: Graham, Rylan, Lane, Lucas and Dominica
Many Great Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

She was preceded in death by:
Elwin and Clairece Bartram, Paternal Great-Grandparents
John Tuley, Maternal Great-Grandfather
Joe Davis, Maternal Great-Grandfather

Genesis was a happy baby and she loved meeting new people. She was dearlyloved by her entire family and they will always cherish her memory. Although hertime on Earth was brief, our love for Genesis will continue on forever.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.Private burial will beat Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Gregory A. Feece

May 31, 1951 to July 24, 2020

WINAMAC - Gregory A. “Greg” Feece, 69, of Winamac, passed away Friday, July 24, at the home of his son in Huntington.

He was born May 31, 1951 in Rochester, to the late Cleon and Phyllis Stout Feece. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1968.

He is survived by:
William W. (Danielle) Feece, Huntington, Son
James A. (Tracey) Feece, Dexter, MO, Son
Jaden Feece, Grandson
Jeremiah Feece, Grandson
Jacob Feece, Grandson
Brittany Hudgins, Granddaughter
Matthew Hudgins, Grandson
Drew Feece, Grandson
Joyce Feece, Granddaughter
Sheryl (Paul) DeGroot, Winamac, Sister
Mark (Sandra) Feece, Winamac, Brother
Kim (Kevin) Podell, Niece
Kelly (Mike) Bierrum, Niece
Several Great-Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Sarah Feece, Granddaughter
Jamie Lynn Anderson, Niece
Michael Garigan, Step-Father

Mr. Feece retired from the Indiana State Highway Department after working 30 years. He participated in competitive fishing and shooting events. He enjoyed hunting, archery, boating, and riding motorcycles, as well as going to sales and auctions. He especially enjoyed farming and working his tree service business. He was a jack-of-all-trades who could fix just about anything. He will be sadly missed by his kids, grandkids, brother, sister, and neighbors.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, at the funeral home with family members officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital or Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park.

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