Obituaries

Emma J. Cafin

March 26, 1938 to August 19, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Emma Jean Johns Stout McWhirter Cafin, 81, of Goodland, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

She was born March 26, 1938 to the late Charles William and Emma Kopka Johns at the family home in rural Beaver Township in Pulaski County.

She is survived by: 
Gerold "Jerry" (Sherry) Stout, Son 
Bonnie (David) McRae, Daughter 
Barry (Debbie) Stout, Son 
Debbie (Randy) Jones, Daughter 
Anthony "Tony" (Deb) McWhirter, Son 
James "Jim" (Ann) McWhirter, Son 
Kevin Cafin, Son 
28 Grandchildren 
30 Great-Grandchildren 
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren 
Marie S. Poisel, Sister 
Donald R. Johns, Sr., Brother 
Harold (Linda) Johns, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Edward Johns, Brother 
Sandra K. Goller, Sister 
Lynn E. Johns, Sr, Brother 
Charles Johns, Jr., Brother 

Mrs. Cafin and her siblings grew up attending Pleasant Ridge Church in Francesville. She was a hard worker, having worked as a restaurant server for many years and later owning and operating Our Place Restaurant and Winnmill Restaurant in Francesville. She worked for 17 years at Westville Correctional Facility where she was a culinary teacher. She continued to work until her retirement at "80 years young." She enjoyed reading books and cooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Dyke officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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

Kellie J. Bork

July 9, 1960 to August 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Kellie J. Bork, 59, of Logansport (formerly of Lowell), passed away at 12:28 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born July 9, 1960 in Logansport to the late Eugene and Patricia Lebo Eudy. She graduated from Winamac Community High School. On June 30, 1979, she married Kenneth M. Bork in Winamac. He survives.

She is also survived by: 
Stephanie E. Bork, Hammond, Daughter 
Seven J. Bork, Logansport, Son 
Dr. Kim (Doug) Moyer, Winamac, Sister 
Kent (Shellee) Eudy, Houston, TX, Brother 
Karla (Jim) Gould, Star City, Sister 
Elaine Eudy, Logansport, Step-Mother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Mrs. Bork worked as a medic and firefighter in Northwest Indiana for many years. She was a member of the Winamac First Christian Church. She enjoyed crafts and DIY projects. She especially enjoyed horses and being outdoors. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She will be deeply missed.

The family will honor Kellie's request that no services are to be held.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First Christian Church in Kellie's name.

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

Arangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Cortney M. Starr

June 29, 1990 to August 10, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Cortney M. Starr, 29, of Winamac passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10,.

Born on June 29, 1990 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Darren and Crystal (Kellems) Starr. She attended Winamac Community High School. 

Survivors include her son, Preston Thomas of Winamac, daughter, Harlee Thomas of Winamac, father, Darren Starr (Myra) of Winamac, sister, Amber Neeley (Billy) of Medaryville, grandfather, William Starr of Florida, step-brother, Cody Cobb (Abby) of Brookston and step-sisters, Micah Henderson (Jeff) of Alabama and Taylor Arbuckle of Winamac. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death her mother, Crystal Starr, brother, Brandon Starr, and grandparents, Darlene Starr and William and Tessie Kellems.

Ms. Starr was formerly employed at Family Dollar and Dairy Queen in Winamac. She loved spending time with her children.

A celebration of life service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory in Royal Center with Pastor Ed Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Franklin Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

Please sign Cortney’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

John A. Ash

June 10, 1948 to August 11, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - John Arthur Ash, 71, of Royal Center passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at 2:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, at his residence.

Born on June 10, 1948 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Arthur “Pete” and Catherine (Wandry) Ash. He was a 1967 Winamac High School graduate and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1967. In March of 1968 he reported to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky for basic training and then to Ft. Knox, Kentucky for AIT. He was ordered to Germany in December of 1969 where he served at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany. He was honorably discharged in April of 1971.

On April 2, 1977 he married Terry A. Smith. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Tonya Barnett (Dave) of Bremen (grandson, Riley), son, Dustin Ash of Logansport (grandson, Cael), and son, Kyle Ash of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by brother, Leroy G. Ash.

Mr. Ash worked in insurance for approximately 15 years in Pulaski County. In 1999 he was employed by the Indiana Department of Corrections and worked at the North Central Juvenile Facility until his retirement 2013. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 71 and the VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, going to his grandson’s baseball games, reading, the Chicago Cubs, cookouts and spending time with his wife and family and his beloved dog, Stormy.

A memorial service with military rites will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Please sign John’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Ash family www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory.

Cletha Scott

October 29, 1923 to August 9, 2019

WINAMAC - Cletha Fay Scott, 95, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 29, 1923 in Pulaski, to the late John and Ova Shadle Koepkey. She was a 1942 graduate of Pulaski High School. On July 17, 1948, she married Wilbur L. Scott in Winamac. He died April 2, 1986.

She is survived by: 
Jerry Scott, Pulaski, Son 
David Scott, Winamac, Son 
Billy (Cindy) Scott, Pulaski, Son 
Carol Scott, Valparaiso, Daughter-in-law 
5 Grandchildren: Shawn Scott, John Dean Scott, Tasha Scott Campbell, Dylan Scott and Whitney Scott Sutherlin. 
10 Great-Grandchildren 
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Dean Scott, Son 
Wayne Koepkey, Brother 
Irma Good, Sister 
Pearl Reed, Sister 
Daisy Button, Sister 
Harold Koepkey, Brother 
Gerald Koepkey, Brother 

Mrs. Scott was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac. She was a member of the Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Inc. She was an active member of the Democrat Ladies of Pulaski County. She had worked as a charge attendant at the Logansport State Hospital for 28 years. She was one of the "Rosie Riveter" ladies who worked at the Ball Company in Mishawaka supporting the World War II effort. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband and her family. She enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She liked IU and Purdue basketball and riding with her friends through the Tippecanoe River State Park. She was a loving caregiver to her family and friends. She was a great cook who loved to prepare holiday meals for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the resident's fund at the Pulaski Health Care Center.

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

Barbara L. Wuethrich

January 10, 1930 to July 26, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Barbara Lee "Barb" Wuethrich, 89, of Francesville, passed away Friday, July 26, at Parkview Haven, Francesville.

She was born Jan. 10, 1930 in Hammond, to the late R.E. and Lena Honegger Ward. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. On Aug. 14, 1949, she married David K. Wuethrich in Francesville at the Apostolic Christian Church. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Deborah (Ned) Speicher, Cicero, daughter
Brenda Werner, Lafayette, daughter 
Brad (Nancy) Wuethrich, Greeley, Colorado, son
David (Miriam) Wuethrich, Francesville, son
Miriam (Tim) Gudeman, Noblesville, daughter
Marla (Tim) Steffen, Syracuse, daughter
Mark (Lynne) Wuethrich, Francesville, son
21 Grandchildren: Dawn (Chad) Hoffert, Kerri (Nick) Bontreger, David (Kristen) Speicher, Kasee (Chris) Morrison, Regina Fultz, Matthew Werner, Travis (Angie) Wuethrich, Melissa (Manny) Agripino, Cameron Wuethrich, Wesley (Coral) Wuethrich, Kyle Wuethrich, Clint (Jeri) Wuethrich, Courtney Wuethrich, Megan Gudeman, Melissa Gudeman, Uriah (Angela) Steffen, Elisabeth Steffen, Caleb (Julianna) Wuethrich, Nicholas Wuethrich, Annie (Kurt) Bahler, and Mark (Larissa) Wuethrich. 
36 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren 
1 Great-Great Granddaughter and 2 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
Nola Wuethrich, Francesville, sister
Dale (Anne) Ward, Francesville, brother
Roger (Sandi) Ward, Francesville, brother
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Francesville, brother-in-law 
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Francesville, brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Patrick R. Wuethrich, Grandson 
Mary (Joe) Sanders, Sister
David A. Ward, Brother 
Theresa (Paul) VonToble, Sister-in-law
Wilma (Jack) Stewart, Sister-in-law
Velda (Lee) Overmyer, Sister-in-law 
Mildred (Eugene) Huber, Sister-in-law
Elizabeth (John) Schambach, Sister-in-law
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Sister-in-law 
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Sister-in-law
Willis Wuethrich, Brother-in-law
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister-in-law 
Richard Wuethrich, Brother-in-law 

Mrs. Wuethrich and her husband lived west of Francesville for many years where they farmed, built a hog business, and raised their seven children. They built a home in town in 1981, where they enjoyed the remainder of their 40 years of marriage. Mrs. Wuethrich was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, loved the Lord, and her church family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She dearly missed her husband when he was suddenly taken to be with the Lord in 1990, but with God's grace was able to be such an example to her family. She was full of life and wisdom that she continued to share with a smile and positive attitude. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call. 

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.