Obituaries

Stephen Barnett

January 17, 1950 to June 4, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Stephen "Steve" Barnett, 68, of Medaryville, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Jan. 17, 1950 in Shelby County, and raised by his adoptive parents, Norman and Junne Baxter Barnett.

He is survived by: 
Jesse (Aramenta) Barnett, Medaryville, Son 
Angela (Patrick) Dowell, Lafayette, Daughter 
5 Grandchildren (and 2 on the way): 
   Malachi Fitch, Grandson 
   Aiden Dowell, Grandson 
   Aodhan Frazee, Grandson 
   Icadora Frazee, Granddaughter 
   Nehemiah Dowell, Grandson 
Gary Barnett, Brother 
Charles Messmore, Brother 
David Messmore, Brother 
Mike Noel, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Norman and Junne Baxter Barnett, Parents 
Virginia Ann Tindall, Biological Mother 
Larry D. Messmore, Brother

Mr. Barnett was a 1968 graduate of Southwestern High School in Shelbyville and studied history education at Ball State University,Muncie. He worked for Leary Construction Co. in Greenfield, for many years painting water towers. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and talking about history. He was a model railroad enthusiast, an avid numismatist, and a baseball card collector. Most of all, he loved his family very much and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Final disposition will be private.

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

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

Irvin K. Yaggie

October 26, 1930 to June 5, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Irvin K. Yaggie, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 9:07 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello, surrounded by his family.

He was born on the family farm in Francesville on Oct. 26, 1930 to the late Joseph and Lena Tyler Yaggie. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Francesville American Legion. On Aug. 14, 1955, he married Lois E. Streitmatter. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by: 
Fred (Nancy Wood) Yaggie, Monticello, Son 
Rhonda (Nate) Gutwein, Francesville, Daughter 
Nadine Tucker, Lafayette, Daughter 
Leona (Dean) Speece, Francesville, Daughter 
Tianne (Scott) Ripberger, Granddaughter 
Blaine (Hilary) Yaggie, Grandson 
Alex (Erin) Yaggie, Grandson 
Krystle (Adam) Wiese, Granddaughter 
Olivia (Adam) Huber, Granddaughter 
Tyler (Haley) Speece, Grandson 
12 Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jim Tucker, Son-in-law 
Harry J. Yaggie, Brother 
Merle W. Yaggie, Brother 
Elsie M. Yaggie, Sister 
Viola M. Strus-Logan, Sister 
Annabelle L. Messer, Sister

Mr. Yaggie was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. He was a kind man and enjoyed visiting with people. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's 4-H shows.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 9, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

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

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

Dean Scott

September 14, 1945 to May 23, 2018

WINAMAC - Dean Scott, 72, of Valparaiso, passed away at 1:40 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

He was born Sept. 14, 1945 on the family farm in Pulaski. In his youth, he was active in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He also spent several years working at Russell's Old Trading Post in Winamac. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam Conflict. On April 17, 1999, he married Carol L. Rowland Shipley in Hobart. She survives.

Also surviving are:  
John (Cathy) Scott, Glenview, IL, Son 
Brian Scott, Grandson 
Nicole Scott, Granddaughter 
Kurt Shipley, Kokomo, Step Son 
Cletha Koepkey Scott, Winamac, Mother 
Jerry Scott, Pulaski, Brother 
David Scott, Winamac, Brother 
Bill (Cindy) Scott, Pulaski, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Wilbur L. Scott, Father

Mr. Scott retired from Inland Steel Co. of East Chicago, in 2007. He was a proud member of United Steel Workers Union Local #1010 in East Chicago. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a supporter of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveling with his wife. He was an avid reader and antique enthusiast. He also enjoyed the outdoors and was a supporter of nature preservation and land reclamation. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother. Family was everything to him. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac First Christian Church or Pulaski Health Care Center.

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

Eileen M. Krock

April 10, 1967 to June 2, 2018

WINAMAC - Eileen Marie Krock, 51, Winamac, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

She was born April 10, 1967, in Chicago, to the late John and Patricia Ann Von Bampus Hastey. She married Allen E. Krock on Sept. 24, 2011 in Knox. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
James Tobin, LaPorte, Son 
Joseph (Kayla) Tobin, Knox, Son 
Brian Tobin, Winamac, Son 
Thomas Tobin, Knox, Son 
Audrey Tobin, Granddaughter 
Raven Tobin, Granddaughter 
Alexus Krock, Kingsford Heights, Step-daughter 
1 Step brother

She was preceded in death by: 
Julie Hastey, Sister 
Jack Von Bampus, Step Father

Mrs. Krock was a homemaker and former employee of Peek Services. She was a graduate of Ancilla College. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She also enjoyed swimming and caring for her dogs.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Final disposition will be at a later date. 

Memorials may be given to Frain Mortuary to assist with funeral expenses. 

Aletha I. Solomon

April 20, 1932 to May 30, 2018

WINAMAC - Aletha I. Solomon, 86, Logansport, passed away at 4:47 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born April 20, 1932, in Winamac, to the late Kenneth and Lottie Belle Marvin Clark. She married James Earl Solomon on Sept. 22, 1951 in Lake Bruce. He died on Nov. 18, 1989.

Survivors include: 
Vicky Hinkle, Logansport, Daughter 
Robin (Theresa) Solomon, Winamac, Son 
Lisa (Eli) Van Es, Logansport, Daughter 
Ruth (Bob) Camarata, Waterloo, Niece 
8 grandchildren 
7 Great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by: 
Debora Craft, Daughter 
4 sisters: Violet Bowen, Dorothy Hartman, Juanita Clark, Thelma Hinson 
1 Brother: Arnold Mike Clark

Mrs. Solomon was a retired sales clerk. She had worked at the Kmart store in Logansport for 20 years. She moved to Sebring, FL and worked at a Kmart there for four years. She returned to Logansport in 2017. She attended Star City United Methodist Church, Star City. She enjoyed the outdoors, flowers and the ocean. She also enjoyed her poodles and traveling. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., at the mortuary with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorials may be given to the Cass County Humane Society.

Katherine A. DuBois

February 3, 1950 to May 28, 1018

WINAMAC - Katherine A. DuBois, 68, of Winamac, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Monday, May 28, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 3, 1950, in Gary to Raymond and Leanne Horwath Zickmund. She married Zale Devon DuBois Jr. on July 29, 1972 in Rensselaer. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Jim D. (Daphne) Sutton, Billings, MT Son Cale D.(Christina) DuBois, Crown Point, Son
Grandsons: Caden DuBois Jonathon Sutton Blake Sutton Devon Sutton
Granddaughters: Isabella Sutton and Kyra DuBois
Great granddaughters Madeleine Sutton, Aurora Drake, Miriam Sutton
Great grandson Nathaniel Sutton
Raymond Zickmund, Rensselaer, Father
Cindy (Randy) Cook, Rensselaer, Sister

Raymond (Linda) Zickmund, Rensselaer, Brother

She was preceded in death by:

Leanne Horwath Zickmund Mother

Mrs. DuBois was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac. She was the administrative supervisor of registration and admissions at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, where she was employed there for 25 years. She enjoyed going on vacations, camping, gardening, raising flowers and spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to races and car shows. She also enjoyed shopping with her sister, shopping for antiques and going out to eat.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 31,  at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., on Friday, June 1, at the with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Final disposition will take place at a later time.

Memorials may be given to the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary.

Arrangement have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

 

George D. Reynolds

November 9, 1957 to May 26, 2018

WINAMAC - George D. Reynolds, 60, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 2:51 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at Franciscan Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Nov. 9, 1957 in Winamac to the late Melvin and Betty DeWitt Reynolds. He was a 1976 graduate of Logansport High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On May 18, 1982, he married Lois Fites in Logansport. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Jerry (Bev) Reynolds, Logansport, Brother 
Rick (Susan) Reynolds, New Waverly, Brother 
Debbie (Wayne) Irwin, Logansport, Sister 
Bethann (Tom) Wiley, Logansport, Sister 
Beverly Reynolds, Logansport, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews & Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Steve Reynolds, Brother 
Tona Heckathorn, Sister

Mr. Reynolds enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed "movie night" on Saturdays. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.