Obituaries

Christine J. Terry

August 24, 1963 to December 14, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Christine J. Terry, 55, Medaryville, passed away 9:05 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 24, 1963 in Chicago. She graduated from Portage High School in Portage. She had worked as a CNA at several different hospitals in the area.

She is survived by:
Justin Hemphill, Medaryville, Son 
Jasmine (fiance: Dustin Hughes) Hemphill, Medaryville, Daughter 
3 Grandchildren: Bella, Addisyn and Nettalie 
Thea Rodriguez, Wheatfield, Sister 
Debrah Sipes, Sister 
Clinton Sipes, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Donald Jungels, Medaryville, Special Friend

Preceded in death by: 
Merle Sipes, Father 
Ramona Johnson Jordan, Mother 
Brandy R. Hemphill, Former Spouse 
1 Sister 

Ms. Terry was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #96 in Medaryville. She loved animals and was known to rescue pit bulls from the animal shelter. She was a kind and generous woman who always opened her home and her heart to anyone in need. She cherished her friends and family, especially her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Decc.17,  at New Beginnings Church, Winamac. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Medaryville American Legion, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Starke County Humane Society.

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

Ricky Lee Wallace

March 4, 1954 to December 14, 2018

WINAMAC - Ricky Lee Wallace, 64, of Winamac, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born March 4, 1954 in Winamac to the late Theodore and Rosanna Faye Swope Wallace. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972.

He is survived by:

Sally Schultz, Winamac, Companion
Toby Wallace, Indianapolis, Son
Jacob (Kayla) Wallace, Hannibal, MO, Son
Katie Ohning, Noblesville, Daughter
9 Grandchildren: Merica, Trenton and Graham Wallace; Cannon, Gatlin and Rayanna Wallace; and Ben, Caroline and Sadie Ohning.
Les (Donna) Wallace, Star City, Brother
Tommy Wallace, Star City, Brother
Chris (Randie) Kopkey, Leesburg, Sister
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Mr. Wallace was employed as a truck driver for Krulik Trucking LLC. He was previously a deputy for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department and a patrolman for the Winamac Police Department. W-4 was incredibly proud of the time he spent on the force, and the dear friends he made along the way. He also served on the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed shooting, camping, fishing and gardening. He loved spending time on the Tippecanoe River kayaking, and canoeing, road tripping and traveling with friends and his love, Sally, and being an amazing, fun loving, epic claw-giving Pop Pop to his nine grandchildren. He was a proud member of the NRA. He loved his family and friends, and his smile and kind demeanor will be missed and mourned forever. He was quiet, but when he spoke, people listened. He loved cold beer, free beer, and reminding his loved ones to check their tire pressure and change their oil. His siblings remember him as the one who could talk them into anything.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to Kindred Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

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

Tirzah E. Gutwein

November 14, 2018 to December 6, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Tirzah Elisa Gutwein, age three weeks, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6.

She was born Nov. 14, in Lafayette, to Stan and Andrea Zeller Gutwein, who survive.

She is also survived by: 
Clayton Gutwein, Brother 
Ethan Gutwein, Brother 
Glorianna Gutwein, Sister 
Malachi Gutwein, Brother 
Cedric Gutwein, Brother 
Luther Gutwein, Brother 
Mary B. Gutwein Gramm, Paternal Grandmother 
Virginia Zeller, Maternal Grandmother 
Marjorie Witzig, Maternal Great Grandmother 
Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Edwin Gutwein, Paternal Grandfather 
Eric Zeller, Maternal Grandfather 
Art Gramm, Paternal Step Grandfather

Although Tirzah was born with Trisomy 18, her family was privileged to have known her and loved her. They will always cherish each memory made while cuddling her and looking into her beautiful eyes. Tirzah brought out tenderness, self-sacrifice, and generosity in those who loved and cared for her. She was Heaven's angel disguised for us to see, to teach us the power of weakness, trust, and humility. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares - Hebrews 13:2

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

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

Ruth Oliver

June 11, 1939 to December 5, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Ruth Elaine Stout Oliver, 79, of Valparaiso, formerly of Medaryville and Chesterton, passed away peacefully at 7:21 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Golden Living Center, where she had resided the past eight years.

She was born June 11, 1939 in Medaryville to the late Berl and Merl Stotler Stout, and raised by her uncle and aunt, the late W. Dale and Emma Stout.

She is survived by: 
Shirley (Jim) Dunkel, Lagrange, IN Sister 
Carol Pinks, Francesville, IN Sister 
Mark (Sherry) Stout, Star City, IN Brother 
Devon Stout, Star City, IN Brother 
Elverta Moore, Rochester, IN Sister 
Lola Anderson, Murdo, SD Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jason Lee Oliver, Grandson 
Arnold Stout, Brother 
George Stout, Brother 
Lowell Stout, Brother 
Kedrick Stout, Brother 
Leoria Miller, Sister

Mrs. Stout was a proud homemaker, a beautiful pianist and a devout Christian. She was a church pianist and choir director. She enjoyed baking and cooking, as well as gardening and canning. Her purpose in life and reason for living was her family. She will be sadly missed.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville, with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to Portage Manor (St. Joseph County Home).

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

Owen Abbott

May 2, 2005 to December 5, 2018

WINAMAC - Owen Michael Abbott, 13, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, in Plymouth, as the result of a school bus accident.

He was born May 2, 2005 in Winamac to Dean Abbott Jr. and Britni Weldon. He was an eighth-grade student at Winamac Community Middle School.

He is survived by: 
Britni & Nick Fritz, Winamac, Mom & Step-Dad 
Dean Abbott Jr., Star City, Dad 
Parker Abbott, Brother 
Casen Fritz, Brother 
Shari & Ed Felker, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents 
Sue Thomas, Winamac, Paternal Grandma 
Dean Sr. & Kathy Abbott, Camby, IN, Paternal-Grandparents 
Don & Stacie Fritz, Star City, Paternal Step-Grandparents 
Maria & Jim Nicolas, Winamac, Paternal Step-Grandparents 
Sharon & Michael Weldon, Monterey, Maternal Great-Grandparents 
Joanne Owen, Winamac, Paternal Great-Grandmother 
Mary Abbott, Winamac, Paternal Great-Grandmother 
Jim & Darlene Fritz, Winamac, Paternal Step-Great-Grandparents 
Melvin Pratt, Winamac, Paternal Step-Great-Grandpa 
Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Mandi Abbott, Step-Mom 
Donald Abbott, Paternal Great-Grandpa 
Gene "Ed" Owen, Paternal Great-Grandpa 
Iva Pratt, Paternal Step-Great-Grandma

Owen enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and playing sports. He was a member of the Pulaski County 4-H and was active in the shooting sports club. He played baseball for Star City Little League and was on the All-Star team every year. He was a member of the WCMS football team. He also enjoyed playing with his toy cars and playing Fortnite. Like so many teenage boys, he loved tractors, trucks and semis as well as playing backyard football with his friends and brothers (Parker and Casen). Owen is greatly loved by his family who will always remember his sweet smile, complete with dimples and freckles. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at the Winamac Church of the Heartland, and two hours prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Winamac Church of the Heartland with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery,  Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Orvel W. Podell Jr.

May 12, 1929 to November 30, 2018

WINAMAC - Orvel W. Podell Jr., 89, of Winamac, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at his residence.

He was born May 12, 1929 in Denham, to the late Orvel W. Sr. and Nellie L. James Podell. He married Betty L. Kasten on Oct. 24, 1951 in North Judson at the Methodist Church. She survives.

He is survived by: 
Rhonda (Jim) Pierrou, Winamac, Daughter 
Karen (Melvin) Button, Winamac, Daughter
Laura ( Keith ) Heigl, Winamac, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Angela (Charles) Bolen, Brian Pierrou, Cody (Hannah) Pierrou, Thomas Button, Kayleen Button, Lizzie Button, David (Melissa) Heigl, Jeff (Cindy) Heigl, Joe (Amber) Heigl, Katy (Jake) Swider, Matt Heigl, and Sam Heigl.
18 Great-grandchildren 
Barbara (George) Stump, South Bend, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
John Melvin Button, Grandson 
Vivian Podell, Sister 
Keith Podell, Brother

Mr. Podell was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Denham Baptist Church and served as a board member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Gideons International and served as Jefferson Township Trustee. He also served as chairman of the Pulaski County Election Board. He was a lifelong Democrat. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received a quilt of Valor in June 2018.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at the funeral home with Rev. Lynda Hosek officiating. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery, Denham. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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