Obituaries

Esther J. Gabhart

November 9, 1932 to March 16, 2019

WINAMAC - Esther Joan Gabhart, 86, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, March 16, at her home.

She was born Nov. 9, 1932 in Grandville, MI to the late Rev. Renus and Alida VanAsselt VanDerLey. She graduated from Gulfport High School in Gulfport, MS and received training at Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute in St. Louis, MO. On July 11, 1953 in Akron, OH, she married Lt. James H. Gabhart.

She is survived by: 
Dr. James H. Gabhart, Winamac, Husband 
Patty Hansen, Albuquerque, NM, Daughter 
James H. (Lorri) Gabhart II, Sun City, AZ, Son 
Della (Dave) Myers, Francesville, Daughter 
Alida (Roger) Mays, Delphi, Daughter 
15 Grandchildren 
23 Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Chris Hansen, Son-in-law 
Ray VanDerLey, Brother 
Ruth Reed, Sister 
Paul VanDerLey, Brother 

Mrs. Gabhart assisted her husband in various parts of the local ministry and religious activities in the U.S. Air Force and in the churches which he pastored for over 60 years. She also served two years as chairman of the GARBC - IFRBC Ladies (which consisted of 126 churches in Indiana). She worked as a supervisor at G.L. Perry in Winamac for five-and-a-half years and as a deli clerk at Sanders IGA in Winamac for seven-and-a-half years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Valparaiso.

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

Anthony F. Conti

April 6, 1953 to March 14, 2019

WINAMAC - Anthony F. "Tony" Conti, 65, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, at home.

He was born April 6, 1953 in San Diego, CA and spent many years in California. On Feb. 14, 1981, he married Kathy Field at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in rural Logansport. The couple moved to the Winamac area in 1983 where they raised their two children.

He is survived by: 
Kathy Field Conti, Winamac, Wife 
Aubrae (Chris) Dunifon, Ft. Wayne, Daughter 
Landon Conti, Winamac, Son 
2 Grandchildren: Chloe and Blake 
Several Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Mary Cornblith Conti, Mother 
Bill Conti, Brother 
Harold and Pauline Engels Field, In-Laws

Mr. Conti was a deep sea fisherman and railroad track worker. He moved to Indiana in 1974 and shortly thereafter went to work for Hammell Chrysler in Rochester. He worked as a mechanic trainee and on the pit crew for John Hammell's Funny Car drag racing team. He drove semi for several area companies for many years; most recently hauling for local farmers. 
He was also a proud union carpenter. He was a man of many talents which he displayed throughout his life. He enjoyed family outings, especially camping and boating. He was a true outdoorsman. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, March 30), at the funeral home. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

In lieu of plants and flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Pulaski County Special Olympics.

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

Raymond I. Berger

December 6, 1928 to March 14, 2019

WINAMAC - Raymond I. Berger, 90, of Star City, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, March 14.

He was born Dec. 6, 1928 in Pulaski, to the late Jacob and Rose Winter Berger. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1947 where he played baseball and basketball, and also participated in drama. He served in the U.S. Army 46th Engineer Corps during the Korean Conflict. While on leave, he married Charlotte Roth on July 21, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Christina Fugate, Monticello, Daughter 
Frederick (Sally) Berger, Rensselaer, Son 
Larry Berger, Monticello, Son 
Jonathan Berger, Indianapolis, Son 
7 Grandchildren: Elizabeth, Stephanie, Katherine, Joseph, Adam, Samuel and Wade. 
18 Great-Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:  
Elizabeth Shedrow, Sister 
Catherine Allen, Sister 
Rosella Shields, Sister 
Dorothy Keller, Sister 
Donald F. Berger, Brother 
Arthur Berger, Brother

Mr. Berger was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he had served on the parish council and as a lector. He also sang in the church choir and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He worked for 48 years at Farmers Grain and Supply of Thornhope; the last 25 years as manager. At one time, he served on the Indian Creek Township Advisory Board and was a former member of the Northwest Indiana Grain Dealers Association.

He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and canoeing. At age 75, he made his fourth trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota. In 1978, Ray and his canoe partner, Kerry Fox, won the Winamac Area Merchants Canoe Race on the Tippecanoe River. He enjoyed woodworking, especially making rocking horses for the grandkids, as well as Adirondack chairs. He completed a lifelong dream of traveling to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. He and his wife were fortunate to have visited seven countries.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski.  The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made in the form of Mass Intentions.

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

Theresa A. Logan

December 27, 1928 to March 9, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Theresa A. Logan, 90, of Francesville, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Lafayette, to the late Martin C. and Vera G. Littlejohn Tuberty. She spent her youth in Kentland, and graduated from AJ Kent High School in 1947. She earned a nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette.
On June 26, 1952, she married George E. Logan in Kentland. He passed away Nov. 30, 1997.

She is survived by: 
Rita A. Hammack, Daughter 
2 Grandchildren: Sarah and John 
2 Great-Grandchildren: Collin and Logan 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
3 Daughters: Mary Lou Logan, Rose Marie Logan and Patty Lou Logan 
Carl L. Hammack, Son-in-law 
2 Siblings: Mary Fowler and Charles M. "Bud" Tuberty

Mrs. Logan worked as a registered surgical nurse at Jasper County Hospital for 22 years, and also served on the hospital board for several years. She was a member of the Jasper County Nurses Association and the Francesville American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and West Side Senior Center. She was a devoted member of St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church in Francesville where she served as Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Diocese Women's Club. She enjoyed cooking and baking, listening to music, watching college basketball, playing Euchre and BINGO, as well spending time around animals. Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. (Wednesday), at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. (Wednesday), at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. 
Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church or the West Side Senior Center.

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

Ramon L. Eppenstein

October 13, 1933 to February 16, 2019

KNOX - Ramon L. Eppenstein, 85, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16.

He was born Oct. 13, 1933.

He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the City of Chicago Water Department.

Karrie Barker Attinger

November 19, 1962 to March 6, 2019

WINAMAC - Karrie Barker Attinger, 56, of Winamac, passed away after a brief illness at 6:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born Nov. 19, 1962 in Rochester, to Virgil D. Jr. and Bonnie M. Beghtel Barker.
She attended Winamac High School and spent all of her life in Winamac.

She is survived by: 
Shawn Knebel, Star City, Son 
Maddie Foster, Granddaughter 
Baylee Knebel, Granddaughter 
Mylie Foster, Granddaughter 
Karlee Knebel, Granddaughter 
Ellee Knebel, Granddaughter 
Bonnie Barker, Winamac, Mother 
Kim (Tom) Winters, Winamac, Sister 
Dominic (Cari) Barker, Winamac, Brother 
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Amanda L. "Mandi" Abbott, Daughter 
Virgil D. Barker, Jr., Father 
DuWayne Lee Barker, Brother

Mrs. Attinger was a longtime cook at Cruizer's in Winamac. She enjoyed doing crosswords. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 10, at the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made Fellowship Baptist Church, Winamac.

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