Obituaries

March 6, 1980 to January 5, 2013

WINAMAC - Rachel White Heishman, 32, Winamac, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5,  in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born March 6, 1980, in Winamac to Garry W. and Rhonda L. Smeltzer White.

Survivors include her son Caden W. Heishman, Logansport; her parents of Winamac; her sister Nicole M. (Marcus) Slifer, West Lafayette; one nephew Keegan Slifer, West Lafayette; two grandmothers Dolores Smeltzer and Velma White, both of Winamac; and grandfather Elmer White, Monterey.

She was preceded in death by Roland Smeltzer, grandfather, Ralph and Pearl Shrader, great grandparents, and Raymond and Eunice Smeltzer,great grandparents

Mrs. Heishman was a lifetime resident of Winamac and a 1998 graduate of Winamac Community High School. She received her associate's degree in the medical field. While in high school she was a cheerleader for many years. She also loved dancing. She attended the Winamac Church of the Nazarene and was very active in her church youth group in her younger years. She was a wonderful caregiver which was her life's passion. She loved her son and her family.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary; and one hour before the service Wednesday in the church. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Jan. 9), at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to a fund being established for Caden's educational expenses.