Obituaries

Joseph L. Materna

October 14, 1941 to July 14, 2019

NORTH JUDSON - Joseph L. Materna, 77, Winamac, died Sunday, July 14, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

He was born Oct. 14, 1941, in Winamac to the late Joseph and Margaret Lewandowski Materna. He graduated from North Judson High School in 1959.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Mosher of North Judson; a daughter, Michele (Ryan) Bradley of Knox; five step-grandchildren, Ryan Jr., Josh, Krista, Danny and Nathaniel; a son Eric (Brandy) Materna of North Judson and four grandsons, Daulton, Dylan, Eric Kale and Brady Materna.

Mr. Materna retired from the U. S. Postal Service in 2000, working at the North Judson
location for over 40 years. He was an avid reader, and loved to spend time outdoors, especially gardening. He also enjoyed time with his loved ones. He had a passion for photography and older model cars.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Thursday, July 18 at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Friday, July 19, at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Clemons officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.

Matilda J. Reid

December 11, 1924 to July 13, 2019

WINAMAC - Matilda Johanna "Tillie" Reid, 94, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 13, while sitting in her favorite chair on her back deck watching the cats. She was most likely missing her beloved husband, Donald, who passed away one week prior.

Mrs. Reid was born Dec. 11, 1924 in Jefferson City, MO to the late Anton George and Mary Sybilla Reinkemeyer Rustemeyer. She graduated from Wellston High School in Wellston, MO. She served in many ways to support the World War II effort before meeting her future husband at a USO picnic. The couple were married for 64 years.

She is survived by: 
Diana (Dean) Thomas, Winamac, Daughter 
Michael (Margaret) Reid, Star City, Son 
Donald E. (Connie) Reid Jr., Star City, Son 
Jim "Shoe" Reid, Star City, Son 
Linda (Bob) Cowles, Winamac, Daughter 
David (Missy) Reid, Royal Center, Son
10 Grandchildren 
8 Great-Grandchildren 
1 Great-Great-Grandson 
Mary Ann (Jim) Blair, Linn, MO, Sister 
Paul Rustemeyer, Maryland Heights, MO, Brother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donald E. Reid Sr., Husband 
Mark J. "Goob" Reid, Son 
Alfred Rustemeyer, Brother 
Evelyn Rustemeyer, Sister 
Clarence Rustemeyer, Brother 

Mrs. Reid was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and Ladies of Charity. She was also a member of the Homette Home-Ec Club and Krazy Quilters Club. She volunteered at the Pulaski Health Care Center where she led the rosary for over 20 years. She was retired from Eatons. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, playing cards and coloring. She very much enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. She loved to listen to music and dance. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially the little ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be sadly missed.

A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will follow from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. A Ladies of Charity service and Christian Mothers service will be at 8 p.m., followed by the rosary. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 18, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac,  with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Dorothy M. Hizer Warfield

August 12, 1924 to July 7, 2019

KEWANNA - Dorothy Margaret McLochlin Hizer Warfield, 94 a lifelong community member of Kewanna and Ft. Myers Beach, Fla. passed away at 11:08 a.m., Sunday, July 7, at Millers Merry Manor in Culver.

Born August 12, 1924 in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late John Augustus and Vernice Oliver McLochlin. She was a 1942 graduate and proud cheerleader from Grass Creek High School. On May 8, 1964 she married Raymond E. Warfield. He preceded in death on Sept. 15, 2000.

Survivors include her children, Marcia Ann Hizer Campbell of Miromar Lakes, Fla., Katrina Jane Hizer Smith Beattie (Mark) of Sherman, Ill., John Joseph Hizer of Kewanna and Cresswell A. Hizer (Lynn) of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Kim Campbell Powers, Courtney Campbell Bennett, Jason Smith, Sarah Smith, Kyle Hizer, Brittany Hizer Tripathi, Benton Hizer and Cole Hizer; niece, Pat McMillen and nephew, Rob Beery. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Hizer Jr.; grandson, Cade Campbell; siblings, John Robert McLochlin, Lowell “Doc” McLochlin and Martha Jane “Babe” McLochlin Beery; her first husband, Lawrence Hizer; and her dearest first cousin, Charles McLochlin.

Mrs. Warfield and her husband Raymond owned and operated R & D Store in Kewanna for 17 years. She also formerly worked in nursing, several factories, the South Bend U.S. Post Office, and was a founding owner of McHiLand Farms, LLC. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She was also a former Union Township Trustee and EMT. She was an avid Notre Dame fan.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 14, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel where there will be a scripture service at 4 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 15, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna with Father Mike McKinney officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery near Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to Kindred Hospice in Rochester.

Donald E. Reid Sr.

May 27,1928 to July 6, 2019

WINAMAC - Donald E. Reid Sr., 91, of Winamac, passed away at 4:48 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Winamac.

He was born May 27, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Earl and Margaret Clancy Reid. He graduated from St. Henry's Seminary and studied philosophy at Mundelein Seminary. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 25, 1954, he married Matilda J. Rustemeyer in Wellston, MO. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Diana (Dean) Thomas, Winamac, Daughter 
Michael (Margaret) Reid, Star City, Son 
Donald E. (Connie) Reid Jr., Star City, Son 
Jim "Shoe" Reid, Star City, Son 
Linda (Bob) Cowles, Winamac, Daughter 
David (Missy) Reid, Royal Center, Son 
10 Grandchildren 
8 Great-Grandchildren 
1 Great-Great-Grandson 
Earl Reid, Caseyville, IL, Brother 
Rose (Lou) Henderson, Collinsville, IL, Sister 
Mickey Descher, Cahokia, IL, Sister 
Janice (Wes) Lavitte, Perryville, MO, Sister 
Gerry (Mike) Kee, Troy, IL, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Mark "Goob" Reid, Son 
Bernard Reid, Brother 
Earlene Layton, Sister 
Carole Smith, Sister 
Kathleen Reid, Sister 
Patricia Reid, Infant Sister 

Mr. Reid worked as a salesman for the B&O Railroad for 18 years. After the railroad, he went to work at The Braun Corporation and retired in 1993. He was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a 4th Degree member of the Winamac and Monticello Knights of Columbus. He loved to serve the Lord and volunteer in the community. He was on the board of directors for PEAK Community Services for 20 years. He faithfully led the Rosary at Pulaski Health Care Center for over 20 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He also enjoyed reading and learning about Civil War history. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will follow from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. A Knights of Columbus service will be at 8 p.m., followed by the rosary. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to Gibault School for Boys in Terre Haute.

Online condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com. 

David Boehning

March 26, 1943 to June 25, 2019

CLARKS SUMMIT, PA - David Boehning, 76, of South Abington Twp., Pa., died Tuesday afternoon, June 25, surrounded by his loving family, including his wife of 51 years, Charlotte Miller.

Born in Francesville, he was the son of the late George and Laura Boehning. He was a graduate of Francesville High School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baptist Bible College & Seminary. 

Also surviving are three daughters, Kristin Crichton and Paul, StacyAnn Matz and Jay, and Lisel Whipple and Drew; three brothers, Larry and wife, Marilyn, Tom and wife, Stacey, and John and wife, Linda; and seven grandchildren, Katelynn, Nathaniel, Jacob, Leyla, Kaelee, Liam and Lewis.

Mr. Boehning had a strong passion for missionary work while he lived in the Philippines from 1969 until 1981. Seven of those years, he served as pastor of Manilla Baptist Church. When he and his wife returned to the states, he served as a pastor in Miami, Lafayette, and Haddon Heights, N.J. He also taught as a mission’s professor at Clarks Summit University. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. He became a follower of Jesus Christ at a young age and was led into the ministry after the death of his 15-year-old brother, Fred. He devoted his life to  helping others find their hope in Christ through Bible teaching, evangelism and discipleship.

Visitation hours will be from 5 to 6 p.m., Friday, June 28, at Heritage Baptist Church, 415 Vernard Road, Clarks Summit. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m., at the church, with Rev Paul Osborne, assistant pastor, officiating. Interment will take place at 1 p.m., Monday at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.

Memorial donations may be made to Heritage Baptist Church or Clarks Summit University.

Delores Galbreath

July 23, 1933 to June 28, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Delores J. "Dee" Galbreath, 85, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 7:15 a.m., Friday, June 28, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac. 

Born on July 23, 1933 at Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Delmar “DJ” and Harriett (Bell) Brown. She was a 1951 Star City High School graduate. On May 20, 1951 she married Donald E. Galbreath. He survives.

Also surviving is a son, Stephen L. Galbreath (Deborah) of Plymouth; daughter, Vickie L. Galbreath of Winamac; brothers, Ray Brown (Carolyn) of Evansville, Roy Brown (Linda) of Lake Cicott, Jim Brown of Star City and John Brown (Melody) of Arizona; sister, Mary Ann Warner of Culver; grandchildren, Douglas E. Galbreath (Wendy) of Topeka, David R. Galbreath (Sheila) of Beaver Creek, Ohio and Gregory L. Galbreath (Sara) of Sturgis, Michigan. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Aidan Galbreath, Logan Galbreath, Evan Galbreath and Faith Galbreath.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rhonda Galbreath.

Mrs. Galbreath was a co-founder of Galbreath Inc. and Galfab, Inc. She also formerly worked in the Pulaski County Auditor’s office. She was an avid reader, as well as antique collector and dealer. She was instrumental in many community improvement projects including providing yearly scholarships for Pulaski County high school graduates. She was a member and former trustee at First Christian Church in Winamac. She was also a member of Star City Book Club, former board member of the Pulaski County Community Foundation and a trustee at Four County in Logansport. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 5, at First Christian Church, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at the church with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the church.