Obituaries

Christine M. Hague

February 16, 1977 to April 7, 2024

WINAMAC - Christine M. “Christy” Hague, 47, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7.

She was born Feb. 16, 1977, in Chicago to Alan and Karen [Younker] Utes. She grew up in Winamac and graduated from Winamac Community High School with the class of 1995. She enjoyed playing softball, swimming and participating in school activities such as Sunshine Society, Beta Club and National Honor Society. She was a member of the inaugural Winamac Girls Softball high school team and spent several summers lifeguarding at the Bass Lake Beach. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1999. The summer between her freshman and sophomore year at IU, she met Jason Hague. On July 22, 2000, they were married at the First Christian Church in Winamac. They lived in Indianapolis for a year before moving to Winamac in 2001.

Christy Hague

She is survived by:
Jason L. Hague, Winamac, Husband
Ella M. Hague, Winamac, Daughter
Alex L. Hague, Winamac, Son
Karen Utes, Winamac, Mother
Julie (Mike) Warner, Anderson, Sister
Laurie Utes, Greenville, SC. Sister
Blake Warner, Anderson, Nephew
Emily Warner, Anderson, Niece
Frank E. Utes, Des Plaines, IL, Paternal Grandfather
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
John (Peg) Hague, Brookston, Father-in-law
Tony (Angie) Hague, Glen Lyn, VA, Brother-in-law
TJ (Kelly) Hague, LaPorte, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dr. Frank Alan Utes, Father
Mary Ann [Rasborshek] Hague, Mother-in-law
Esther [Rowoldt] Utes, Paternal Grandmother
William and Dorothy [Hargis] Younker, Maternal Grandparents

Mrs. Hague was the credentialing coordinator and physician liaison at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. Prior to working at PMH, she was the office manager at the Clinic for Women and Family Health in Winamac. She had also formerly worked as the Pulaski County Emergency Preparedness coordinator. Her first job after moving back to Winamac was as the office manager at Pulaski County ExPRESS. She was a devoted member of the First Christian Church. She currently served as the church secretary and an elder. She had formerly served as a deaconess and youth group leader. She was also an avid supporter of her children’s activities and sports. She was a volunteer for the Winamac Chiefs and served on the board for the Winamac Girls Softball League, Pulaski County EMS and Pulaski Animal Center. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 12, at the First Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. A celebration of life event will follow from 3 to 6 p.m. (Friday), at Celebration Station (opera house) in Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Jason Hague, to support Ella’s and Alex’s higher education.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Norman Bathke

July 14, 1936 to April 4, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Norman Bathke, 87, lifelong farmer from Medaryville, passed away Thursday, April 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born July 14, 1936 at the farmstead home in White Post Township to the late Otto and Hilda [Liersch] Bathke. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1954 and attended Purdue University. On Aug. 20, 1960, he married Judith Mendenhall at Pulaski Presbyterian Church. She passed away June 28, 2015.

Norman Bathke

He is survived by:
Doug (Sandy) Bathke, Son
Diana (David) Ricks, Daughter
Chuck (Sally) Bathke, Son
Grandchildren: Trevor (Ashley Cox) Bathke, Trent (Betsy) Bathke, Spencer Ricks, Bryan (Jade VanMeter) Bathke, and Michael (fiancé: Allison Hunt) Bathke.
Great-Grandchildren: Emerson Cox, Hudson Bathke, Austin Bathke, Jackson Bathke, and Leighton Bathke.
Arden (Phyllis) Bathke, Brother
Karen Mendenhall, Sister-in-law
Melissa Alexander, Niece

Preceded in death by:
Alex Douglas Bathke, Infant Grandson
Ron Mendenhall, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bathke was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Medaryville where he served several decades as treasurer. He worked hard all of his life and was proud to be part of a successful generational farming legacy. He enjoyed his annual trips to Minnesota/Wisconsin where he made lifelong friends who became family. He was faithful to help his family, friends and neighbors. He loved attending his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s events. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Medaryville with Pastor Don Embree officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Memorial Fund.

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

Michael Link

March 28, 1948 to April 1, 2024

WINAMAC - Michael “Mike” Link, 76, of Monticello (formerly of Winamac), passed away Monday, April 1, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.

Born March 28, 1948, he was the eldest child of the late Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link. He was raised on the family farm west of Star City where he learned all about hard work at a young age. He attended the Pulaski and Star City schools. While in high school, he was a member of FFA and played basketball. On July 28, 1967, he married Sue “Susie” Smith of Monterey at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She passed away in a tragic car accident on April 19, 1998.

Mike Link

He is survived by:
Stacey Ingram, Greenwood, Daughter
Aaron (Christi) Link, Winamac, Son
Daniel (Nicole) Ingram, Plymouth, Grandson
Allen (Hali) Ingram, Tipton, Grandson
Michael (Yvette Bernardo) Ingram, Ingalls (IN), Grandson
Addisyn and Eryn Ingram, Twin Great-Granddaughters
Kayson Ingram, Great-grandson
Cindy (Bill) Scott, Pulaski, Sister
Pat Ringen, Danville (IN), Sister
Ron (Karen) Link, Star City, Brother
Don (Tammy) Link, Winamac, Brother
Richard (Pauline) Smith, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Mike (Peggy) Smith, Ohio, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Marie Ann Link, Infant Sister
Walter and Eva [Bridegroom] Smith, In-laws
Cindy Smith, Infant Sister-in-law
Everett Smith, Brother-in-law
Kenny Smith, Brother-in-law
Ryan Smith, Nephew
Andrew Smith, Nephew

Mr. Link drove semi-trucks for Tim Powers for many years, and most recently drove for Adam Loehmer until his retirement.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation or Turners Syndrome Foundation.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mary L. Tutterow

September 27, 1926 to March 31, 2024

ROYAL CENTER - Mary Louise Tutterow, 97, Logansport, passed away peacefully at 11:35 p.m., Easter Sunday, March 31.

Mary Tutterow

Born Sept. 27, 1926 in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Josephine (Layer) Hettinger. On March 7, 1975, she married Raymond Tutterow.  He preceded her in death Oct. 26, 2014.

Survivors include her children Glen (Ana) Keller of Arkansas, Stephen (Cindy) Keller of Valparaiso, and Marilyn DiNino of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; brothers Homer Hettinger of Star City, James (Jean) Hettinger of Logansport, and Richard (Judy) Hettinger of Shelbyville. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her beloved cat Billy.

She was also preceded in death by brothers Thomas Hettinger, Robert Hettinger, David Hettinger and Paul Hettinger; sister Virginia Hettinger; granddaughter Rene Keller, and son-in-law William DiNino.

Mrs. Tutterow was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She loved her church and church family, traveling, needlework and taking care of her flowers. She also was formerly employed at the Pharos Tribune and Camelot Care Center.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport.  Pastor Jeff Allen will officiate. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of the service. Burial will be at Davis Cemetery near Burnettsville.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, 109 W. Clinton St., Logansport.

Mrs. Tutterow’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Craig W. Hayes

April 3, 1980 to March 30, 2024

ROYAL CENTER - Craig Wayne Hayes, 43, of Winamac passed away Saturday, March 30.

Craig Hayes

Born April 3, 1980 in Logansport, he was the son of Garry Wayne and Rita (Shidler) Hayes. He was a 2000 Winamac Community High School graduate.

Survivors include his wife Lisa Allen of Winamac, mother Rita Jachim of Winamac, brothers Kevin Hayes of Vero Beach, Fla. and Nathan Jachim of Winamac, sister Leslie Jachim of Indianapolis, step-father Paul Lewis Jachim of Winamac, and in-laws Carol and Mick Hoffman of Winamac and Larry and Betty Allen of Winamac.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Gary Hayes, daughter Alysa Allen and brother Aaron Jachim.

Mr. Hayes enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars.  

A celebration of life service will be at 4 p.m., Monday, April 8, at the V.F.W., 1066 S. Monticello St., Winamac. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow the service until 7 p.m.

Mr. Hayes’ online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center.

Brenda K. Brandt Dietrich

May 28, 1944 to March 25, 2024

WINAMAC - Brenda K. Brandt Dietrich, 79, of Culver, passed away Monday, March 25, at Pulaski Health Care Center surrounded by her family.

She was born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Charles Junior “Chuck” and Edna Marie Jenkins Baker. She was a graduate of Culver Community High School in Culver. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed her dogs and living on Lake Maxinkuckee.

Brenda Brandt Dietrich

She is survived by:
Jeffrey D. (Tammy) Brandt, Monterey, Son
Joseph U. (Annette) Brandt, Winamac, Son
Gerry A. (Shannon) Brandt, Culver, Son
Grandchildren: Cortney Brandt, Jordan Brandt, Austin Brandt, Beau Brandt, Mackenzie Brandt (Nathan) Allen, Taylor Brandt (Gary) Lockridge, Jessica Brandt, and Colten Brandt.
Great-grandchldren: Brooklyn Brandt, Preston Lockridge, Cassidy Allen, and Brandt Allen.
Linda Ripperger (Tad) Delay, Bloomington, Sister
Barbara Schemel , Jupiter, FL, Sister
Michael (Pauline) Baker, Greenfield, WI, Brother
Nieces and Nephews
Susan Mahler, Eddie Mike Mahler and Lisa Mahler
Mark Ripperger, Steven Baker. Bobby, Beth and Gregory Schemel

Preceded in death by:
Rodney Allen Brandt, Son
Sharon (Larry) Mahler, Sister and brother-in-law

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Friday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery-McKinley Addition in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Marshall County Humane Society.

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