Obituaries

Charles L. Henderson

March 19, 1946 to April 5, 2016

WINAMAC - Charles "Ron" L. Henderson, 70, of Valparaiso, died at 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

He was born in Greensberg, on March, 19, 1946 to the late Clifford and Elizabeth Avery Henderson. On June 17, 1967 at Beale AFB, CA he married Rayanna Clouser. She survives.

He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey (Viola) Henderson of Winamac; daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Pape of Valparaiso and Josie (Scott) McLaughlin of Chesterton; six grandchildren, Jeffrey (Micah) Henderson, Ft. Hood, TX, Mara Henderson, Royal Center, Ethan and Emma Pape, Valparaiso, and Eric and Patrick McLaughlin, Chesterton; brother, Ronald Henderson, Shelbyville; brother-in-law, Donald (Nancy) Clouser;  sister-in-law, Elizabeth Clouser (Stan) Machaj; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Henderson.

Mr. Henderson graduated from Waldron High School in 1965. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He and his wife llived in Winamac for many years before moving to Valparaiso in 1986. He was a member of Pulaski County REACT. He had worked for Ford as a master mechanic and also held certification with the ASA. Since his retirement, he enjoyed chauffeuring his grandchildren back and forth to school and their sporting activities. He could often be seen in the front row watching and cheering them on. He often got in trouble from his children for spoiling the kids with treats - Papaw always had a soft touch for his grandkids. In his younger years, he was an avid fisherman on the Tippecanoe with his children and mother-in-law. He loved hunting, boating, camping, and traveling. He enjoyed race cars as a fan and driver.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 7, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (Friday, April 8), at First United Methodist Church, Winamac with Pastor Dave Marty with officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Wildlife Conservation and Education Endowment of Pulaski County. Its purpose is to promote and support wildlife conservation and habitat management, conservation education, and education in outdoor recreation with primary focus on hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting sports activities at the Winamac and Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Areas. Checks may be made out to the Community Foundation with Wildlife Conservation & Education Fund in the memo line.

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

Marvin L. Trueblood

March 19, 1938 to April 5, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Marvin L. Trueblood, 78, of Medaryville, died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 19, 1938 in Munster to the late Delbert and Mary Bough Trueblood. On June 28, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart Sandra L. Taylor at the Lowell Methodist Church.  She survives.

Also surviving are:
Robert (Christel) Trueblood, Beijing, China, Son
Scott (Paula) Trueblood, Westville, Son
Barry (Katrina) Trueblood, Elizabeth, IL, Son
Clayton Trueblood, Grandson
Michael Trueblood, Grandson
Emily Trueblood, Granddaughter
Katelyn Trueblood, Granddaughter
Garrison Trueblood, Grandson
Hunter Trueblood, Grandson
Carly Christensen, Step Granddaughter
Violet Buckley, Janesville, WI, Sister
Bill (Laurel) Trueblood, Homewood, IL, Brother
Joy Ebert, Lowell, Sister
30 Nieces and Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Bob Trueblood, Brother
Lois Boswinkle, Sister
Jeff Ebert, Nephew
Barbara Ebert, Niece
Tim Boswinkle, Nephew
Dan Buckley, Nephew

Mr. Trueblood graduated from Lowell High School in 1956. During his senior year, he pitched every single baseball game and was an all-conference pitcher. He and his wife attended Francesville First Christian Church. He worked for NIPSCO for 38 years and retired in 1994 as an area supervisor. He was an active member of his community, having been a part of the "chain gang" for West Central football and serving as vice president of the West Central Athletic Booster Club. He also had served on the West Central Scholarship Committee. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Moss Creek Country Club and was a Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Most of all, he was a true family man who loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 10, at Francesville First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Private burial will take place in Lowell Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville First Christian Church.

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

Richard Niewiadomski

November 4, 1961 to April 3, 2016

WINAMAC - Richard Niewiadomski, 54, of Winamac, died at 7:45 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at his home with his family by his side after a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

He was born on Nov. 4, 1961 in East Chicago, to Joseph and Lorraine Bezek Niewiadomski. On Nov. 25, 1994 he married Sharon Carrasco in Crown Point. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Francesca Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Anabella Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Adrienne Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Caroline Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Lorraine Bezek Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Mother
Joseph (Autumn) Niewiadomski Jr., Dyer, Brother
David (Sherrie) Niewiadomski, St. John, Brother
Dennis Niewiadomski, St. John, Brother
Maryann (Tony) Carrillo, Dyer, Sister
John (Donna) Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Brother
Frank (Katherine) Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Brother
Adam Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Brother
Barbara Carrasco, Mother-in-law
Michael (Donna) Carrasco, Brother-in-law
Robert (Yolanda) Carrasco, Brother-in-law
Laura (Robert) Freed, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Niewiadomski, Father
Joseph Carrasco, Father-in-law

Mr. Niewiadomski attended Lake Central High School. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. He worked for Bob Evans Restaurant in Valparaiso for over 20 years. He had many hobbies. He was very active and adventurous, a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was creative, always thinking out of the box. He could tackle any problem with his resourcefulness and ingenuity. No challenge was too great. He was a man of many talents—from cooking to home renovation. He was a superhero to his wife and daughters. Evenings with his girls—including his loved puppy, Lucia—were filled with backyard camping, movie nights, bonfires, midnight swims, and lots and lots of laughter. He made life fun. He was always quick with a smile and a joke. Even in a trying time, he could turn it around with a flash of a grin and his twinkling blue eyes. With spirit, courage, and bravery, he served as a role model, even in his final days fighting cancer. His family was blessed to have him, and he will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A funeral mass will follow at 6 p.m., (Monday, April 11), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Anna F. Gentry

January 24, 1939 to April 2, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Anna Faye Gentry, 77, of Francesville, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born Jan. 24, 1939 at home in Luzerne, KY to the late William Howard and Cora Lee Smith Walker.  On April 4, 1958, she married James Wyatt Gentry. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2004.

Survivors include:
Michael G. (Clara) Gentry, Medaryville, Son
Carolyn D. Gentry, Wanatah, Daughter
Lenard L. Gentry, Francesville, Son
Teresa L. (Stephen) March, Louisville, Daughter
Janet J. Muller, Louisville, Daughter
Anthony A. Gentry, Francesville, Son
9 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Alfred Leon (Barbara) Walker, Brownsburg, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Ruby Gentry, Daughter

Mrs. Gentry loved the Lord with all her heart. She enjoyed crafting, knitting, fishing and BINGO.  She was a proud housewife and mother. She loved her family very much. She will be sadly missed. On April 4, Faye and Jimmy will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary in heaven.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel (230 S. Brooks St.) Francesville. The funeral service and burial at Calumet Park Cemetery are pending.

Memorial donations may be given to to her favorite charity, Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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

Junior H. Lawson

July 18, 1936 to March 31, 2016

WINAMAC - Junior Howard Lawson, 79, of Monticello, passed away at 11:32 a.m., Thursday, March 31, at his residence.

He was born July 18, 1936, in Monticello, to Lee and Ethel Wilmoth Lawson. He married Karen L. Riffil on Sept. 27, 1984, in Winamac. She passed away Dec. 15, 2012. 

Survivors include:

Edward (Leann) Lawson, South Bend, Son
Steve (Bonnie) Lawson, Logansport, Son
Sandy O'Neill, Monticello, Daughter
Debra (Matthew) March Steiner, Lafayette, Step-daughter
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Lewis Lawson, Brother  

Mr. Lawson was a retired welder for NIPSCO where he worked for 31 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Church of the Heartland in Logansport. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to church and eating reakfast with his friends.

Private funeral services will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Jim Howard and Pastor Herb Hiatt officiating. Private burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.

Leo Siemens

August 16, 1929 to March 31, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Leo J. Siemens, 86, of Medaryville, died 7:01 a.m., Thursday, March 31,  at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1929 in Secor, IL to the late Herman and Tamma Rosenbaum Siemens.  On Aug. 10, 1949, he married Agnes R. Winter in Logansport. His wife of 66 years survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Gary (Beth) Siemens, Winamac, Son
Sandy (Kent) Reinhold, Francesville, Daughter
Karen (Clay) Scott, Royal Center, Daughter
Mike (Angie) Siemens, Towanda, KS,  Son
Megan (Matt) Scott, Frankfort, Granddaughter
Hilary (Blaine) Yaggie, Delphi, Granddaughter
Nicholas Siemens, Towanda, KS, Grandson
Amanda Scott, Logansport, Granddaughter
Shelby Scott, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Landon Yaggie, Great Grandson
Tessa Yaggie, Great Granddaughter
Cooper Scott, Great Grandson

Preceded in death by: 
Herman Siemens, Brother
Anna Weltzin, Sister

Mr. Siemens was a lifelong farmer in the Medaryville area and also owned Siemens Insurance Agency  He enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren with their 4-H beef and foods projects. He was a charter member of the Medaryville Lions Club, also serving as Past District Governor and Past Council Chairman in the State of Indiana.  He was a former member of the Pulaski County School Board, West Central Education Foundation, Pulaski County Fair Board, Medaryville Sesquicentennial Board, Potato Fest Committee, and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. He also had served as White Post Township Trustee. Most recently, he had been selected as a torch bearer for the Bicentennial Torch Relay in Pulaski County this October. Mr. Siemens loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A Lion’s memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Bowman-White Post Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Indiana Lions.

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