Obituaries
Sandra L. Walter
April 10, 1959 to February 28, 2018
WINAMAC - Sandra Lynn "Sandy" Walter, 58, of Winamac (formerly of Valparaiso and Chesterton), passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, NC.
She was born April 10, 1959 in Valparaiso to the late Alexander and Loretta Sandberg Honchar. She was a 1977 graduate of Valparaiso High School, where she excelled in track & field. She married Thomas Ray Walter on April 10, 1982, in Portage. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Thomas "Tom" Walter, Husband
Carrie Walter, Daughter
John Walter, Son
Melody Walter, Granddaughter "Grammies Pumpkin Pie"
Anna Daugherty, Granddaughter
Cheryl (Ron) Tight, Sister
Kim Riley, Sister
Jacalyn Schlundt, Sister
Alexander "Gene" Honchar, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jerry Riley, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Walter was extremely proud of her Russian and Dutch heritage and was very fond of her paternal grandmother, Alexandria. She and her husband were best friends. They enjoyed traveling, camping, music and hanging out with friends and family. She was employed at K-Mart in Valparaiso, Chesterton and Plymouth for 32 years and retired in 2013 as store manager of the Family Dollar Store in Winamac. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening. She was a Certified Community Tree Steward in the State of Indiana and faithfully served on the Winamac Tree Committee. She also enjoyed home remodeling and interior designing. She and her husband restored their home in Winamac together. Most of all, she loved her family very dearly, especially spending time with her granddaughters. She was the foundation of her family – her presence will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Private burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.
Memorial donations may be made to the National Autism Association or to the Winamac Tree Committee.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Doris A. Fritz
July 23, 1924 to February 27, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Doris Arlene Fritz, 93, of Francesville, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born July 23, 1924 in Rensselaer, to the late Emmett and Laura "Daisy" Fritz Kruger. On Feb. 20, 1943 she married Lewis V. Fritz in Lincoln, NE. He died Dec. 17, 2000.
 She is survived by:
Phyllis (Harlen) Tomlinson, Monon, Daughter
Karen Fritz, Monon, Daughter
Alan (Kay) Fritz, Winamac, Son
Stephen (Yvette) Fritz, Francesville, Son
6 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
Lawrence Kruger, St. Johns, MI, Brother
Alvera Rodman, Florida, Sister
Don Richard Kruger, St. Johns, MI, Brother
Marilyn Curtis, St, Johns, MI, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Leland Kruger Brother
Louise Hunnicutt,Sister
Verlen Kruger, Brother
Carolyn Fritz Sister
Mrs. Fritz was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was the former owner and operator of the Faith Bible Shop in Francesville. She enjoyed visiting with her family. She was an avid Bible reader and enjoyed music and reading.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 1, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 2, at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Fugett officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International.
Eva Davis Lebo
 May 3, 1921 to February 21, 2018
WINAMAC - Eva "Eve" Davis Lebo, 96, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, at her residence in Rochester.
She was born May 3, 1921 in Rochester, to the late Bert and Ocie Davis. On Oct. 26, 1946 she married Charles Edward Lebo Jr. at Fort Wayne. He died Sept. 14, 2010.
Survived by:
Linda French, Rochester, Daughter
Judi Wagner, Rochester, Daughter
4 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
3 Great-Great Granddaughters
Preceded in death by:
3 Brothers and 3 Sisters
Mrs. Lebo was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and growing flowers.
A private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.
Betty L. Polstra
 September 17, 1934 to February 22, 2018
WINAMAC - Betty Louise Polstra, 83, of Star City, passed away at 1:38 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Sept. 17, 1934 in Winamac to the late Forrest "Frosty" and Elizabeth " Liz" Sera Button. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1951. On Oct. 4, 1953, she married the late Gerald "Jerry" Polstra in Winamac.
Survivors include:
Darlene (Alan) Daily, Star City, Daughter
Mike Polstra, Plymouth, Son
9 Grandchildren: Bobby (Tanya) Polstra, Chad (Kristine) Polstra, Natalie Daily-Federer, Sarah (Ben) Cody, Tasha (Jeff) Mitchell, Jess Daily, Josh (Jessica) Polstra, Steve (Katie) Polstra and Tarrah (Matt) Ledford
6 Great Grandchildren: Kale Federer, Tanner Federer, Wren Mitchell, Payte Cody, Julian Polstra, Jenna Polstra and Ashton Polstra
Geneva McKinley, Winamac, Sister
Melvin (Cleta) Button, Winamac, Brother
Pat (Lois) Polstra, Lakeland, FL, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Bruce Polstra, Son
Judy (Jim) Hoover, Sister
Dorothy (Don) Beaver, Sister
Mrs. Polstra had worked as a phone operator at United Telephone Co., as a receptionist at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and did alterations at Winamac Cleaners and Snow White Laundry. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a former member of the Pulaski County Public Library Board. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and visiting with friends at Oak Grove. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Hickory Creek at Winamac or Star City United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Imogene L. Jenkins
June 25, 1920 to February 20, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Imogene Louise Jenkins, 97, of Francesville, passed away at 1:57 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born June 25, 1920 in Monon, to the late John Leighton and Elsie Fern Kneisley Toumine. On Sept. 1, 1939, she married Robert Chester Jenkins at the Monon ME Church parsonage. He died April 27, 2000.
Survived by:
Lois Ann (Monte) Stiller, Winamac, Daughter
Evelyn Sue (Leonard) Garling, Francesville, Daughter
Betty Louise Ploughe, Rensselaer, Daughter
Barbara Jean (Steve) Shidler, Francesville, Daughter
11 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
20 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Bernard W. Toumine, Brother
Edith Fern Dilling, Sister
Verlin K. Toumine, Brother
Eleanor Toumine, Sister
Myron E. Toumine, Brother
Aldine Holderly, Sister
Garnet Hughes, Sister
John L. Toumine, Brother
Geneva Toumine, Sister
Willie Sanders, Sister
Roselyn Metcalf, Sister
Mrs. Jenkins was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church and Tippecanoe Chapter 96 of the Order of Eastern Star where she served twice as the Worthy Matron. She was active in her church. She sang in the choir and organized many funeral dinners. She was also a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau. She enjoyed spending time with her family and made many quilts and comforters for them.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. An Eastern Star service will be at 3 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday Feb. 24 , at the funeral home with Rev. Jessica Young Brust officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
Lois I. Brown
December 1, 1948 to February 18, 2018
WINAMAC - Lois I. Brown, 69, of Star City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Dec. 1, 1948 in Logansport to the late Clarence and Annabelle Myers Grassmeyer. On July 1, 1965 she married James L. Brown Sr. at the Methodist Church in Walton. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Kathy (Rick) Reedy, Winamac, Daughter
Jim Brown Jr. Rochester, Son
Nolan Jenkins, Grandson
Alyssa Jenkins, Granddaughter
Colton Reedy, Grandson
Dillan Reedy, Grandson
Dalton Reedy, Grandson
2 Great grandsons
Harriett Rubush, Kokomo, Sister
Barbara Campbell, Smyrna, Tenn., Sister
Preceded in death by:
Martha Kniseley, Sister
Mrs. Brown was a retired nursing technician at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.
Stephen C. Girton
December 17, 1950 to February 12, 2018
WINAMAC - Stephen C. "Steve" Girton, 67, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 12, in Chesterton.
He was born Dec. 17, 1950 in Logansport, to Donald and Virginia Earhart Girton. He grew up in Winamac and attended Winamac High School. On Dec. 31, 1991, he married Kris Swartzell in Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Craig Girton, Lafayette, Son
Josh (Christina) Girton, Winamac, Son
Douglas (Ashley) Metzger, Winamac, Son
Kim (Waylon) Burke, Winamac, Daughter
Stacey (Wyatt) Roth, Indianapolis, Daughter
Destini Gould, Granddaughter
Emri Metzger, Granddaughter
Leyli Metzger, Granddaughter
Peyton Burke, Grandson
Paxton Burke, Grandson
Colin Roth, Grandson
Brodie Roth, Granddaughter
Tim (Debbie) Girton, Winamac, Brother
Deb Budd, Winamac, Sister
Doug (Dee) Girton, Winamac, Brother
Deana (Jason) Ward, Elkhart, Sister-in-law
Mark (Donna) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Donald Girton, Father
Virginia Earhart Crissinger, Mother
Leyton Metzger, Grandson
Pete Budd, Brother-in-law
Josh Ward, Nephew
Beloved Dog Oliver "Ollie"
Mr. Girton was a retired assistant manager at CFS in Winamac. He was currently driving semi-trucks for Murray Leasing. He was a member, past president and current secretary of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed tinkering on small projects and reading Westerns. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb., 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. An Eagles service will follow at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Eagles #2580.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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