Obituaries

December 28, 1929 to December 12, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Mary Ann Gutwein, 86, of Francesville, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, at St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.

She was born Dec. 28, 1929 in St. Louis, MO to the late Jacob and Ida Schmid Altvater. At a young age, she moved to Milford, IN and was raised by Oliver and Emma Haab, foster parents. She graduated from Milford High School in 1947. On June 26, 1960, she married Glen Gutwein in Milford. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Beth (Edward) Russell, Lafayette, Daughter 
Glenda (Brian) Allinder, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Leslie (Jeremiah) Zahn, Granddaughter 
Brian (Megan) Timmons, Grandson 
Cameron Allinder, Grandson 
Colin Allinder, Grandson 
Patti Thorp, Sister 
Alvin (Carol) Haab, Brother 
Bill Stacy, Step Brother 
Lyn Stacy, Step Brother 
Charles Stacy, Step Brother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Louise Stacy Alvater, Step Mother 
Mildred & Leonard Shotola, Sister and Brother-in-law

Mrs. Gutwein was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was faithful to help with church activities. She enjoyed being a homemaker, especially cooking and spending time with her family. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 19, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Apostolic Church Missions Fund or American Heart Association.

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