Obituaries

Arvilla A. Crissinger

April 9, 1935 to October 30, 2015

WINAMAC - Arvilla A. Crissinger, 80, of Star City, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born April 9, 1935, in Denham, to the late Ralph and Maxine S. Werth Rater. She married Thomas W. Crissinger on Dec. 3, 1954 in Jeffersonville. He died Sept. 15, 2013.

Also surviving are:
David T. (Elaine) Crissinger, Winamac, Son
Michael L. Crissinger, Star City, Son
Jonathan M. (Michelle) Crissinger Sr, Plymouth, Son
Kathleen I. Taff, Winamac, Daughter
Jesse F. Peter, Star City, Son
10 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
4 Step Great Grandchildren
Beverly (Larry) Tanner, Medaryville, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Carl Rater Brother
2 grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
1 Son-in-law
1 granddaughter-in-law

Mrs. Crissinger had worked as a telephone operator for several years. She retired as a nursing assistant at the Logansport State Hospital. She was a member of the Denham Baptist Church, Denham. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and watching all types of sports. She was a big NASCAR fan. She enjoyed listening to music, especially Conway Twitty. She also enjoyed watching and listening to birds. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

No funeral service will be scheduled.

Memorial donations may be given to the cancer fund.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Lloyd D. Dickinson

March 5, 1941 to October 28, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Lloyd Duane Dickinson, 74, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville), died at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Franciscan Health, Rensselaer after courageously battling illness over the last three years.

He was born March 5, 1941 in Rensselaer to the late Lloyd E. and Dorothy A. Moore Dickinson.

Survivors include:

Duane Scott Dickinson, St. Petersburg, FL, Son
Rodney Dean Dickinson, Bailey's Corner, Son
Cindy Sue Dickinson (Rick) Rhodenbaugh, Bloomington, Daughter
Rachel Smidler (Randy) Brick, Medaryville, Daughter
6 Grandchildren: Jamie, Miranda, Kevin, Angela, Ricky, and Hunter
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Martha Lou (Fritz) Hershman, Rensselaer, Sister
Sandra Kay Tatlock, Francesville, Sister
Norma Jean DeWitt Howard, Wheatfield, Significant Other

Preceded in death by:
Sheila Jo Dickinson, Daughter

Mr. Dickinson graduated from Medaryville High School in 1959 where he was a star athlete and proud to be a Black Horse. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion and a proud member of the 40 & 8. He faithfully participated in military honors services for his fellow veterans. He and his former wife Susie maintained a friendship throughout the years. He worked at Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in East Chicago for 30 years before retiring as a forklift operator in 1990. He was a proud member of the UAW. 

Mr. Dickinson was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Moss Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed playing cards and was also a race fan and basketball fanatic. He enjoyed selling Hoosier Basketball Magazines all over the state of Indiana. He also enjoyed trips to South Dakota with Norma Jean, who throughout his illness remained a faithful caregiver. He attended First Baptist Church of Francesville. He recently received Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour. He loved his family very much, especially watching his grandsons play sports. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Nov. 2,) at the funeral home with Pastors Dennis Gutwein and Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside Service.

Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville American Legion.

Ronald J. Stupeck

October 18, 2015

HAMMOND - Ronald J. Stupeck, 76, of Medaryville, formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores, (nee Juzwick); three children: Daniel (Mary) Stupeck, Linda (Bill) Sera, and Lorrie Stupeck; four grandchildren: David (Danielle) Stupeck, Heather Stupeck, Rene'e (Michael) Steifel, and Eric Sera; three great-grandchildren: Matthew Stupeck, Ava Steifel, and Alex Steifel; two sisters in law: Jacquelyn (late Clarence) Stupeck and Shirley (late Robert) Stupeck; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Estelle (nee Knapp) Stupeck; and brothers: Clarence and Robert Stupeck.

Mr. Stupeck was a Hammond resident for the past 63 years, before moving to Medaryville in 2002. He was a retired employee of Giltspur Expo Services.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Ave., Hammond (5 blocks W. of Calumet, 1 block N. of Gostlin). The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23,   with Rev. Vladimir Janeczek officiating. Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. 

John E. Brown Jr.

August 29, 1942 to October 8, 2015

MONON - John E. Brown Jr., 73, of Olney, IL died at 9:50 pm, Oct. 8, at Carle Foundation Hospital of Urbana, IL.

He was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Francesville to the late John E. and Ida M. (Widner) Brown Sr.

He is survived by his wife Nedra; 3 children, Rachelle (Gerard) Goodbold of Lafayette, Tish (Gary) Kruger of Francesville; and Jason (Molly) Brown of Monticello; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Connie Dalka of Reynolds.

Mr. Brown was a 1960 graduate of Monon High School and also graduated from the Indiana Police Academy at Indiana University. He married Dianne Robinson in 1961 in Monon and they had three children together before divorcing. He then married Nedra Brown, she survives. Mr. Brown was an avid farmer, police officer, and White County Coroner. He was a member of the Eagles and the Fraternal Order of Police.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19,  at Bedford Cemetery in Monon with Rev. Chris Dodson officiating. A gathering for family and friends will immediately follow at the home of daughter Tish Kruger, Francesville.

Please mail memorial contributions to Gary and Tish Kruger, 10507 W 800 S, Francesville, IN 47946-8271.

Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com

Leona R. Utterback

May 12, 1923 to October 21, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Leona R. Utterback, 92, of Francesville, passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born on May 12, 1923 in Francesville to the late William and Minnie Kruger Cords. She married Donald C. Utterback on Sept. 2, 1942 in Medaryville. He passed away Sept. 21, 1996. 

Survivors include:

Wayne D. (Linda) Utterback, Valparaiso, Son 
Allen L. (Ann) Utterback, Winamac, Son 
Dennis D. (Phyllis) Utterback, Wheeler, Son 
11 Grandchildren 
20 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great Great Granddaughter 
Irene Walter, Albuquerque, NM, Sister 
Howard (Judy) Cords, Medaryville, Brother 
Merl Cords, Medaryville, Brother 
Charlotte Cords, Lafayette, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Ralph Cords, Infant Brother 
Harry Cords, Brother 
Judy Utterback, Daughter-in-law 

Mrs. Utterback graduated from Francesville High School in 1941. She was retired from Peoples State Bank in Francesville, where she had worked many years as a banker. She was a very active member of St. James-Salem United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School and was also active in the Ladies Guild. She was also a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crosswords and word searches. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem United Church of Christ.

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

Glenn Cole

March 25, 1964 to October 18, 2015

WINAMAC - Glenn Cole, 51, of Winamac, died at 4:03 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 25, 1964, in Salyersville, KY, to the late Henry and Shirley Faye Barnett Cole. He married Cindy L. Hines on June 30, 1985 in Ripley, She survives. 

Survivors include: 
Dustin M. (Deanna Brummitt) Cole, Winamac, Son 
Jeremy A. (Michelle Kmetz) Cole, Winamac, Son 
Amanda F. Cole, Winamac, Daughter 
Serenity Marshall, Granddaughter 
Arik Cole, Grandson 
Hazel E.(Steven) White, North Judson, Sister 
Linda S. Collins, Kokomo, Sister 
Adam (Jackie) Cole, North Judson, Brother 
Charles (Suzzie) Cole, Portage, Brother 
Barry E. Hartung, Peru, Brother 
Dennis R. Hartung, Indianapolis, Brother 

Mr. Cole was employed as an inspector at the Braun Corporation in Winamac for 17 years. He was a member of the NRA and the National Association for Gun Rights. He enjoyed eagle collectables and working in the garden. He grew beautiful roses. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cutting wood. He also raised animals. He enjoyed reading westerns by Zane Gray and Louis L'Amour. He liked "old time" country and blue grass music. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.