Obituaries
Robert J. Meyer
November 10, 1948 to November 23, 2019
WINAMAC - Robert J. "Bob" Meyer, 71, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, at his home with his wife and family by his side. He fought a long and courageous nine-year battle with cancer.
He was born Nov. 10, 1948 in Winamac, to Ralph and Donna Hoffman Meyer. He was a 1966 graduate of Francesville High School and attended Purdue University. On April 4, 1970, he married Kathleen "Kathy" Davis in Pulaski. They shared nearly 50 years of marriage. She survives.
He is also survived by children, Phillip (Jennifer) Meyer, Andrew (Cathy) Meyer, Kristine (John) Goodman, and Abby (Chris) Daniels. He was very proud to have 11 grandchildren, Alex and Aidan Meyer; Eli, Drew, Jordan, and Luke Meyer; Claire, Madelyn, and Alice Goodman; and Violet and Nora Daniels. He is also survived by his mother, Donna Meyer St. Clair; and his brothers, Dave (Holly) Meyer and Chuck (Bonnie) Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Meyer; his brother, Thomas Meyer; and infant grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah Meyer and Brady Meyer.
Mr. Meyer was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. A farmer at heart, he raised hogs and crops for much of his life. He also became heavily involved in real estate properties near the Purdue campus when his four children began to attend Purdue. In 2006, he and his wife bought land in Eastern Montana. He enjoyed spending time on his property in Jordan, MT. He was very proud to say that all of his children graduated from Purdue and all are successful in their careers. He was an avid Purdue basketball fan and loved going to Mackey Arena to watch the team practice, often having conversations with coaches Gene Keady and Matt Painter. He was a hard-working man and never knew how to quit. Having cancer didn't change that.
All are welcome to attend a scriptural wake service at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation will follow from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Private Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made to Purdue University Center for Cancer Research online at www.purdue.edu/cancer-research or envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Violet L. Smith
July 9, 1921 to November 24, 2019
WINAMAC - Violet L. Smith, 98, of Winamac, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
She was born July 9, 1921, on the family farm east of Lawton to the late Luey W. and Frances E. "Fannie" Diffendal Smith. She graduated from Monterey High School with the class of 1938, and completed coursework at Moody Bible College some years later.
She is survived by:
Harold L. Smith, Nephew
Wayne E. (Marlene) Smith, Nephew
Richard W. (Pauline) Smith, Nephew
Michael E. Smith, Nephew
Many Great-, Great-Great and Great-Great-Great-Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death:
Nellie (Howard) Rock, Sister
Bertha M. (William F.) Baker, Sister
Harvey Leroy (Lillian May) Smith, Brother
Walter L. (Virginia E.) Smith, Brother
Martin Smith, Infant Brother
1 Infant Sister
Frances Ellen May Doty, Niece
Sue Ann Link, Niece
Cindy Kay Smith, Infant Niece
Everett L. Smith, Nephew
Maurice G. Rock, Nephew
William R. Baker, Nephew
Ralph W. Baker, Nephew
Louis R. Baker, Nephew
Kenneth L. Smith, Nephew
Herbert Glen "Herbie" Smith, Infant Nephew
Ms. Smith was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac where she had taught Sunday school class. She was an avid supporter of Child Evangelism Fellowship, leading Good News Clubs from 1956 to 1972. She was a devoted Christian and faithfully served the Lord. She was a member of the Pulaski County Genealogical Society. She was a writer and contributor for the book they published, "People of Pulaski County.” She enjoyed honoring our forefathers and her family. She loved reading, gardening and flowers. She especially enjoyed fellowship with family and friends. "Aunt Violet" will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov.26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Lendermon officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Slavic Baptist Mission, Inc. 4304 W. Petty Road Muncie, IN 47304.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marjean M. Wuethrich
April 24, 1928 to November 20, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Marjean Mae Wuethrich, 91, of Fishers (formerly of Sun City, NV) passed away peacefully at 12:34 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Woodland Terrace in Carmel.
She was born April 24, 1928 in Francesville to the late Joseph and Huldah Getz Gudeman. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married Willis Wuethrich, sharing almost 71 years of marriage together.
Survivors include:
Sonja (Dan) Ullery, Daughter
Elaine (Ben) Williams, Daughter
Melody Gutwein Braun, Daughter
Willa (Jack) Odle, Daughter
7 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
Natalie Gudeman, Sister
LeRoy (Kay) Gudeman, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Dr. Michael Gutwein, Son-in-law
Ralph W. Braun, Son-in-law
Joseph W. Hanna, Son-in-law
Marion (Bertha) Gudeman, Brother
Mrs. Wuethrich was the youngest of four and raised on the family farm. She was a caring daughter, loving wife, beloved mom and grandma, loyal friend, creative homemaker and beautiful seamstress. After marriage, she and her husband continued the family farming tradition, working as a team for almost 50 years. They were also instrumental in starting the First Baptist Church in Francesville, where she taught Sunday school and was a youth leader. As a young married woman, she was highly active in Home Economics social activities, West Central Music Boosters and the Baptist Ladies Missionary Guild. She was a devoted prayer warrior for the people she loved. Her smile and caring way will be remembered by many. To God be the glory!
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to CureSMA (an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy) or American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Elma L. Brewer
March 25, 1931 to October 29, 2019
KNOX - Elma Lou Brewer, 88, of Winamac (formerly of San Pierre), passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Winamac, surrounded by her family who kept a loving vigil for the past several weeks.
She was born March 25, 1931 in Salyersville, Ky., the daughter of the late RB and Betty Stevens Hale.
Surviving are sons Lloyd (Kathy) Brewer of Westville, John (Denise) Brewer of Morton, Ill., and Chris (Terri) Brewer of Plymouth; daughter, Tina Barnett of Winamac; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Don (Jackie) Hale of Winamac, Arnold Hale of Springfield, Mo.; and sister, Faye Back of Winamac.
She was preceded in death by brothers James, Billie, RB, Myrl and John Hale, and sister Mary Calbrese.
Mrs. Brewer enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She never missed a John Wayne movie and was even know to stay up to the early morning watching his movies. She enjoyed her country music, especially Conway Twitty. Her greatest passion, beside her salt-and-pepper collecting, was her family. She loved to read books to her grandchildren and spend time with her family. She worked as a cook, before her retirement, for Little Company of Mary and Pulaski Health Care Center.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CT), Friday, Nov. 1, at the at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Friday, at the memorial chapel, with Rev. Eddie Trusty officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery, North Judson.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Nancy C. Stone
April 3, 1940 to October 25, 2019
KNOX - Nancy Catherine Stone, 79, of Indianapolis (formerly of Monterey), passed away Friday, Oct. 25, at Brownsburg Memorial, Indianapolis.
She was born Wednesday, April 3, 1940 in LaPorte, at Holy Family Hospital, and was adopted by the late Lawrence "Curley" and Pauline Tanner Hall. She married Stephen Stone on June 7, 1959 in Knox. He preceded her on Dec. 15, 2011.
Survivors include sons, Richard (Cheryl) Stone of Medaryville, and Stephen (Deana) Stone of Indianapolis; Daughter, Shelly (Heather) Stone of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, April Stone of Indianapolis, Brandi (Ryan) Hurd of Rensselaer, Jordan Stone of Indianapolis, Tori (Noah) Wilson of Pensacola, Fla. and Caleb Stone of Indianapolis; and three great-grandchildren, Dreygon Hurd, Stephen Orion Stone and Samzon Hurd. Also surviving are four siblings, brother, Pete (Diana) Hall of Knox; and sisters, Judy (Wilgus) Puckett of Knox, Nettie (Arnold) Hale of Springfield, Mo., and Ginger Turney of Monterey.
She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Hall.
Mrs. Stone loved her family very much and was a great homemaker. She loved to cook and bake. She also was very active in her church as a Sunday School teacher, and in the choir as she loved to sing, and she was just a great helper where needed. She will be missed by many.
Friends will be received 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, Nov. 2, at Liberty Baptist Church in Indianapolis, with a celebration of life service following at 12 noon at the church. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, at Riverside Cemetery, Monterey. Interment will follow.
Braman & Son Memorial Chapel of Knox is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley A. Williams
March 9, 1950 to November 14, 2019
WINAMAC - Shirley A. Williams, 69, of Winamac, passed away at 4:32 a.m.,Thursday, Nov. 14, at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.
She was born March 9, 1950 in Knox, to the late Ernest B. and Florence C. Thompson. She was a graduate of Knox High School.
She is survived by:
John H. Williams, Winamac, Husband
Frank Thompson, Elkhart, Son
Terry Howerton, Lafayette, Son
Toby Williams, Winamac, Son
3 Grandchildren: Justin, Daniel and Emma
2 Great-Grandchildren: Peyton and Noah
Preceded in death by:
Atheleen P. Thomas, Step-Mother
Mrs. Williams was the owner of Diamond Lil's in Winamac, alongside her husband. She enjoyed cooking and visiting with her patrons. She was an avid collector of many unique items. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting her granddaughter, Emma, on the lake as often as possible.
She was full of personality and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov.17, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, followed by a Gathering at Diamond Lil's.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary.
Janice A. Grubbs
October 25, 1953 to November 12, 2019
WINAMAC - Janice A. "Jan" Grubbs, 66, of Winamac, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
She was born Oct. 25, 1953 in LaPorte, to the late Elgy and Mary Irene Dolan Lawton. She graduated from North Liberty High School in 1972. On March 7, 1973, she married James L. "Jim" Grubbs in Knox. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Edward L. "Ed" (Kylie) Grubbs, Star City, Son
Michelle A. (Brian) Browning, Star City, Daughter
Cierra Grubbs, Granddaughter
Ashlee Grubbs, Granddaughter
Hunter Browning, Grandson
Olivia Browning, Granddaughter
Harlow Titus, Great-Granddaughter
Gracie Clapper, Sister
Jeanne Davis, Sister
James Lawton, Brother
Alfred Lawton, Brother
Vernon Lawton, Brother
George Lawton, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Patty Lawton, Sister
Mrs. Grubbs was retired from Sanders Grocery, Winamac, where she worked in the deli for 24 years. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and adult coloring books. She also enjoyed playing cards and BINGO, as well as going to the casino. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
No services will be held.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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