Obituaries

Melvin E. Button

July 18, 1941 to April 18, 2019

WINAMAC - Melvin Eugene "Mike" Button, 77, of Winamac, died at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, April 18, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born July 18, 1941 in Winamac, to the late Forrest Melvin and Elizabeth Verona Sera Button. He married Cleta Sue Smith on Dec. 1, 1962 in Winamac. She survives.

He is survived by: 
Debra Kay (Frederick) Smidler, St. Joseph, MI, Daughter 
Bunnie Elizabeth (Curt) Daugherty, Star City, Daughter 
Melvin Forrest (Karen) Button, Winamac, Son 
Michael H. Smidler, West Lafayette, Grandson 
Natasha N. Daugherty, Star City, Granddaughter 
Brooke M. (Luke) Rudicel, Rochester, Granddaughter 
Thomas J. Button, Winamac, Grandson 
Kayleen M. Button, Winamac, Granddaughter 
Elizabeth R. Button, Winamac, Granddaughter 
Drake Button, Winamac, Great-Grandson 
Damien Button, Winamac, Great-Grandson 
Geneva McKinley, Winamac, Sister 
Robert (Chris) Smith, Winamac, Brother-In-Law

Proceeded In Death: 
John Melvin Button, Grandson 
Alicia Marie Smidler, Granddaughter 
Dorothy Beaver, Sister 
Betty Polstra, Sister 
Judy Hoover, Sister

Mr. Button was a farmer. He was a founding member of Indiana Pullers Inc. (IPI), and a member of National Tractor Pulling Association. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Winamac. He was a member of the White Dominos Car Club. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sports events. He frequently attended tractor pulls, especially when his nephew Doug McKinley was competing. He competed in many tractor pulls with his Case 700 known as "The Pouncer." He was an avid mushroom hunter and euchre player. He was happiest when surrounded by his children and his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.

Memorials may be given to the Alicia Marie Smidler Animal Rescue Fund (AMS).

Rebecca S. Schultz

August 3, 1944 to April 14, 2019

WINAMAC - Rebecca Sue "Becky" Schultz, 74, of Indianapolis (formerly Star City) passed away Sunday, April 14, at her daughter's home.

She was born Aug. 3, 1944 in Marion, to the late Kenneth A. and Kathryn R. Hull Groom, Jr. She spent her childhood in Swayzee, and graduated from Swayzee High School. She met her future husband, Timothy C. "Tim" Schultz, while visiting and working at Groom's Drugstore in Star City. On Jan. 26, 1964, the couple were married in Swayzee. He passed away May 5, 2006.

She is survived by:
Troy (Hollie) Schultz, Culver, Son
Todd (Susan) Schultz, Star City, Son
Amy (Mark) Cleary, Indianapolis, Daughter
Tucker Dane (fiance: Carly Baker) Schultz, Grandson
Levi John Schultz, Grandson
Tatum Elizabeth (Caleb) Herrema, Granddaughter 
Tristan Cole Schultz, Grandson
Maverick John Schultz, Grandson
Lucas Henry Clark, Grandson
Logan John Schultz, Grandson 
Gay (John) McWhorter, Sister-in-law 
Dorothy E. Fritz Schultz Nice, Mother-in-law 
Peggy (Gary) Yeary, Sister-in-law
Michael (Cynthia)Schultz, Brother-in-law
Douglas (Patricia) Schultz, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth A. Groom III, Brother

Most of the Schultzes' life was spent farming. They also owned and operated the Indian Head Restaurant in Winamac for many years. Mrs. Schultz was well known for her cooking, and she enjoyed browsing through recipe books. She enjoyed watching and supporting her sons and grandsons play football. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A graveside service will follow at 12 noon, Saturday, at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Community High School Athletic Fund or Culver Community High School Athletic Fund.

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

Wilbur S. Martindale

February 22, 1941 to April 11, 2019

WINAMAC - Wilbur Scott "Marty" Martindale, 78, of Star City, passed away at 11:18 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Feb. 22, 1941 in Oak, IN to the late Joseph Scott and Florence Tomlinson Martindale. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era. He was a life member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. On Nov. 26, 1997, he married Erlinda "Linda" Quitay in Tanjay, Philippines. She survives

He is also survived by: 
Marty Martindale, Monticello, Son 
Marshall (Shannon) Martindale, Pittsburgh, PA, Son
Marlynn Martindale, Star City, Daughter 
4 Grandchildren: Garrett, Brock, Kennady and Presley 
George (Carol) Martindale, Star City, Brother 
Virgil (Linda) Martindale, Humpston, IA, Brother 
Mildred (Eldon) Kinzie, Logansport, Sister 
Carolyn "Kay" (Jeff Henderson) Malott, Logansport, Sister 
Joe (Cecilia) Martindale, Kewanna, Brother 
Jim (Brenda) Martindale, Logansport, Brother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donna (Jim) Woodard, Sister 
Stella Dilts, Sister
Bessie Irene Martindale, Infant Sister
Gert (Skeet) Thomas, Sister
Homer (Freda Lloyd) Martindale, Brother

Mr. Martindale was a member at All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport, for 20 years and most recently was attending St. Peter Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a retired manager at Plymouth Tube where he had worked for 41 years. In his younger years, he liked racing sprint cars at Rensselaer, Oxford and Plymouth. He also liked watching NASCAR and attending tractor pulls. He was very talented with his hands and enjoyed fixing old cars and could repair anything. He especially enjoyed the outdoors, including gardening, mowing, cutting firewood and riding his bicycle on the Panhandle Pathway. He was well-known for his New Year's Eve party at the "Party Room" in his garage. He lived a well-rounded life and was very supportive of his friends and family. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home followed by a eulogy. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will military honors will take place at Buck Cemetery, Thornhope wth the American Legion and VFW assisting with military graveside services.

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

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

Jack L. Kellenburger

November 9, 1938 to April 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Jack Lee Kellenburger, 80, of Star City, died at 10:56 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at his residence. He was known as "The Windmill Man" for his love of refurbishing old windmills.

He was born Nov. 9, 1938 in Lafayette, to the late Kenneth and Mildred Smith Kellenburger. He married his wife Carol in Winamac. She survives.

He is survived by: 
Candy (Chris), Lake Station 
Keith (Lisa), Statesville, NC 
Michael (Kathy), Aurora, CO 
Kevin (Amy), Surprise, AZ 
Steven (Julie), Brighton, CO 
11 Grandchildren 
13 Great Grandchildren 
JoAnn Chapman, Sister 
Donald Burchett, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
James Kellenburger, Brother

Mr. Kellenburger was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He had worked as a warehouse manager for Walgreens in Colorado. He served for six years in the Army National Guard. After retirement he enjoyed repairing, rebuilding and erecting windmills. He and his wife spent their winters in Okeechobee, Fla. where he established and enjoyed Bocce Ball within their retirement community. He loved his wife, kids and grandkids. His quick-witted humor was infectious and enjoyed by all his friends, family and complete strangers who quickly became his new friends. He spoke frequently and highly of his daily coffee social group at the Oak Grove restaurant in Star City.

Visitation will be from 3to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Jennifer M. Hupp

May 19, 1977 to March 31, 2019

WINAMAC - Jennifer M. Hupp, 41 of Winamac, passed away Sunday, March 31, at Pulaski Memorial Hospita, Winamac.

She was born on May 19, 1977 in Crown Point.

She is survived by:
Christiane (Storme) Leach, Kentland, Son
Dakota Cochran, Schererville, Son
Blaze Watt, Ft. Bragg, NC, Son
Logan Watt, Lowell, Son
Ericarae Leach, Granddaughter
Chase Leach, Grandson
Cheryl Bailey, Kentland, Mother
Ray (Mary) Leach, De Motte, Father and Step-Mother
Christine (Anthony) Joseph, Kentland, Sister
Tracy (Joe) Anderson, Rensselaer, Sister
April Leach, Culver, Sister
Laura Leach, Lowell, Paternal Grandmother
Terri Fawley, Winamac, Special Friend
Larry Joseph, Kentland, Friend

Mrs. Hupp had worked as a CNA at several nursing homes. She loved being outdoors and her cats. She especially enjoyed helping others.

No services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

Hilda F. Lambert

August 8, 1920 to April 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Hilda Faye Lambert, 98, of Lawrenceville, GA (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville.

She was born Aug. 8, 1920 in Idaville, to the late Alonzo W. and Matilda G. Carlson Roller. She graduated from Winamac High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio operator. On Nov. 1, 1947, she married Ernest Clifford Mays who passed away July 29, 1949. On March 16, 1957, she married Chester W. Lambert who passed away May 4, 1993.

She is survived by: 
Diana (Mark) Podorsky, Winamac, Daughter 
Sharon Lambert, Wooster, OH, Daughter-in-law 
Tina Lambert, Granddaughter 
Lisa (Sean) Kaiser, Granddaughter 
Zack Podorsky, Grandson 
Emerson Kaiser, Great-Grandson 
Benjamin Kaiser, Great-Grandson 
George H. (Susan) Roller, Loganville, GA, Brother 
Carol Roller, Ft. Wayne, Sister-in-law 
June Roller, Bradenton, FL, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Richard Lambert, Son 
Wilbur A. (Mary Jane) Roller, Brother 
Elmer Roller, Brother 
Wallace W. (Della) Roller, Brother 
Quincy A. (First Wife: Esther/Second Wife: Sarah) Roller, Brother 
Iona P. Fletcher, Sister 
Marvin M. Roller, Brother 
Ruth L. Roller, Infant Sister

Mrs. Lambert and husband Chester raised their family in Pulaski County. For nearly 40 years, she worked at First Union Bank & Trust in Winamac. She worked her way up from teller to a bank officer, retiring as an assistant cashier. She was a longtime member of the Winamac First Christian Church and Christian Women's Fellowship. She was also a member of Rich Grove Home-Ec Club. In 2012, she moved to Lawrenceville where she enjoyed the care and companionship of her brother George, Susan and family. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and painting ceramics as well as completing jigsaw puzzles and playing the domino game, Spinner. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for family gatherings and holidays. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a kind and loving woman with a great witty sense of humor who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 8, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, at the First Christian Church, Winamac, with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First Christian Church.

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