Obituaries
Darrell E. Allen
September 28, 1939 to April 13, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Darrell E. Allen, 78, of Francesville, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Friday, April 13, at IU Health Hospital, Lafayette.
He was born Sept. 28, 1939 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ida M. Rayburn Allen. When Darrell was six years old, his family moved from Kentucky to Bailey's Corner. He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School. He married Joan K. Mueller in 1963, and the couple had three children, Lana, Bradley and Douglas. He later married Karol Sue Myers Smith on Feb. 25, 2000. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Bradley (Krista) Allen, LaGrange, KY, Son
Douglas (Sarah) Allen, Aurora, IL, Son
Debra (Doug) Chenoweth, West Lafayette, Daughter
Diana (Karla White) Smith, Lafayette, Daughter
12 Grandchildren: Kassidy, Kourtney, Lauren, Emily, Paige, Stephanie, Brandi, Kristina, Courtney, Tristan, Joshua and Elijah.
8 Great Grandchildren: Keaton, Jax, Rheilynn, Traevyn, Maddock, Lily, MaKena and DeLainey.
Preceded in death by:
Lana Renee Allen, Infant Daughter
Joseph B. Allen, Brother
Russell D. Allen, Brother
Mr. Allen served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion, Winamac VFW and Monticello AMVETS. He was a past commander of the Francesville American Legion and longtime commander of the Honor Guard, a job he did with pride. He enjoyed teaching kids about the flag and driving the big drum that he built in area parades. He was proud to be a veteran and an American. He owned and operated Allen's Welding in Francesville for nearly 30 years. He also worked nine years at Wabash National in Lafayette and retired from Carpenter Farms. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed trapping, hunting, and fishing as well as woodworking, building and antique collecting. He was an avid sports fan. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Special Olympics or Francesville American Legion.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Della I. Fulmer
May 14, 1922 to April 9, 2018
WINAMAC - Della Irene Fulmer, 96, of Goshen, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Monday, April 9, at her residence.
She was born May 14, 1922 to the late Charles and Della Tunis Lebo. She married Devon Fulmer. He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by:
Marguerite Schultz, Sister
Flo McKinley, Sister
Sylvia Lebo, Sister
Neoma Buck, Sister
Hervie Lebo, Brother
Floyd Lebo, Brother
Delbert "Bill" Lebo, Brother
Charles Edward "Ed" Lebo Jr., Brother
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 16, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Ralph V. Kiser
June 17, 1943 to April 8, 2018
WINAMAC - Ralph V. Kiser, 74, of Star City, passed away at 11:14 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born June 17, 1943 in Wolcott, to the late Burley and Marie Grafton Kiser. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On May 11, 1963, he was married to Barbara Selle at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kewanna, by Father Matthew Drennan. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Greg (Jackie) Kiser, Son
Jackie (Rick) Petrie, Daughter
Jennifer Johansen, Daughter
Katie (Chad) Burton, Daughter
Grandchildren Emma (fiance Eric Myers) Kiser, Austin (Megan) Kiser-Petrie, Ellie Kiser, Autumn (Josh) Schoeff, Mitchell (fiance Jackie Gonzalez) Petrie, Tanner Johansen, Tucker Johansen, Truman Johansen, Conner Burton, Hillary Burton and Liam Burton. Great-grandchildren Maren Taylor Schoeff, Tidus Myers, Emma Myers and Julissa Marin.
Dolly Miller, Sister
Ruth (Richard) Wentz, Sister
Rex (Bonnie) Kiser, Brother
Nancy (George) Bechtel, Sister
Francis Kiser, Sister-in-law
Judy Kiser, Sister-in-law
Mary (Bob) Short, Sister-in-law
Ellen Hargis-Miller, Sister-in-law
Dick (Marti) Selle, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Lee (Merlene) Kiser, Brother
Dean (Evelyn) Kiser, Brother
Bob (Flora Mae) Kiser, Brother
Chet (Lois) Kiser, Brother
Nellie (Truman) Baker, Sister
Merle Kiser, Brother
Harold (Sheri) Kiser, Brother
Paul Kiser, Brother
Betty Hamman Selle Frazie, Mother-in-law
Bill Selle, Father-in-law
Herbert & Goldie Hamman, Grandparents-in-law
Mr. Kiser worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport, for 26 years and was the former secretary/treasurer of the UFCW. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting as well as coaching his son's little league team and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend. He battled and beat cancer numerous times beginning in 1992 and was an inspiration to all. He fought hard for his family; his love and determination never went unnoticed by those who knew him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 13, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Star City Volunteer Fire Department or The Children's TherAplay Foundation, Inc.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Adam J. Gutwein
September 3, 1928 to March 31, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Adam Jacob "Junior" Gutwein, 89, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.
He was born Sept. 3, 1928 in Francesville, to the late Adam and Lydia Albrecht Gutwein. He was a 1946 graduate of Francesville High School, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Nov. 26, 1950, he married Arlene June Smith. She passed away March 21, 2013.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 5, at First Baptist Church of Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 6, at the church with Pastor Dennis Gutwein and Roger Cryan officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Fund or the First Baptist Church Youth Fund.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.
Janice L. Kain
July 15, 1947 to March 30, 2018
MEDARYVILLE - Janice L. Kain, 70, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Friday, March 30, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born July 15, 1947 in Rensselaer, to the late Bert and Eva Mae Begley Williams. She was a graduate of Medaryville High School. On May 28, 1965, she married Thomas Kain in Medaryville. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by:
Lois (Chuck) Baird, Santa Barbara, CA, Sister
Cathy Wilhelm, Logansport, Sister
Jim (Jackie) Kain, Medaryville, Brother-in-law
Dan Kain, Medaryville, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Brenda Buckalew, Sister
Phyllis Williams, Sister
Mike Wilhelm, Brother-in-law
Sue Kain, Sister-in-law
Uriah Dobson, Nephew
Ralph and Blanche Kain, Father- and Mother-in-law
Mrs. Kain was the former owner of Mott's Liquor in Medaryville. She loved cats, doing crafts and caring for her indoor plants. She also enjoyed cutting and styling hair for others. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. The family wishes to thank the staff of Pulaski Health Care Center for their loving care of Janice.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 5, at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children's Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Mary L. Hooker
March 11, 1925 to March 26, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Mary L. Hooker, 93, of Francesville, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Monday, March 26, at her residence.
She was born March 11, 1925 in Monon, to the late Fred and Ruth Roush Robinson. On Oct. 17, 1943 she married Harold W. Hooker. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Connie S. (Timothy) Sullivan, Ridgeville, Daughter
Edward W. ( Laura) Hooker, Brookston, Son
5 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Arlene Tyner, Sister
Marjorie Nichter, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Betty Vangen, Sister
Helen Byrkett, Sister
John Robinson, Brother
Mrs. Hooker was a member of the First Christian Church, Francesville. She enjoyed playing cards and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at the Francesville First Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the church. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First Christian Church Youth Program, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Mary M. Frank
November 2, 1942 to January 28, 2018
WINAMAC - Mary M. Frank died Jan. 28, at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born Nov. 2, 1942 in Winamac, to Elizabeth Frank.
She is survived by her cousins and best friend, Katherine Scott.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Melvin Frank.
Ms. Frank graduated from Winamac High School, attended Hanover College and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. She earned a master's degree from Western Kentucky. She worked as a physical therapist in Roanoke, Va. and Bowling Green, Ky., retiring from St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders or any other organization providing direct healthcare.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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