Obituaries

February 10, 1965 to January 18, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Sherrie L. [Nightingale] Hauptli, 58, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born Feb. 10, 1965, in East Chicago. She was a 1983 graduate of West Central High School in Francesville and attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.

Sherrie Hauptli

Sherrie is survived by:
Coltin D. Lynch, Hamlet, Son
Cheyenne R. (fiancé: Seth Dunfee) Lynch, Knox, Daughter
3 Grandchildren: Isabelle, Roweyn and Bristol
Donna R. Hendershot, Billings, MO, Sister
Sandra K. Baker, Billings, MO, Sister
Isaac E. (Mona) Nightingale, Monon, Brother
Rosetta L. Nightingale, Indianapolis, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
John W. Sr. and Betty L. [Banes] Nightingale, Parents
Nicholas E. Hauptli, Husband
Chastity N. “Chas” Bennett, Daughter
John W. “Sonny” Nightingale Jr., Brother

Mrs. Hauptli worked most of her life in the medical field. She was a gifted musician who was well-known for playing the organ and piano at church. In 1984, she joined Melodyaires which began her singing career spanning over 25 years, concluding with her performance in I Love Lucy. She taught piano for many years and credited her love for music to Josephine Speicher. In addition to her musical talents, she was fluent in American Sign Language and was a talented cook and baker. She was an avid bowler; a pastime she shared with her father. She was a certified storm chaser and covered White County. She loved spending time outdoors and especially enjoyed summers spent working at Indiana Beach. She served her Lord and Savior with all her heart. Her Medaryville Assembly of God church family was precious to her. Most of all, she was a loving and devoted daughter, mom, grandma, sister, and aunt. She will be incredibly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Friday), church with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Medaryville.