Obituaries

Anthony J. Woodworth

May 7, 1979 to October 1, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Anthony Joseph Woodworth, 38, of Angola, lost his battle with cancer at 9:26 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1.

He was born May 7, 1979, in Angola to Stephen and Kathleen Myers Woodworth.

He is survived by: 
Kathleen Myers Woodworth, Mother 
Stephen E. Woodworth, Father 
James (Heidi) Woodworth, Brother 
Drew Woodworth, Nephew 
Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Relatives 
Moose, Beloved Dog

Preceded in death by: 
Virgil "Bud" and Rachel Myers, Maternal Grandparents 
Stephen L. and Maxine Woodworth, Paternal Grandparents 

Mr. Woodworth graduated from Angola High School in 1997 where he enjoyed being a part of the Jazz Band and Angola High School Marching Hornets Band (having marched at the RCA Dome in many state band contests). He had the privilege to participate as a representative of the American Legion Hoosier Boys State. After high school, he attended Ball State University where he majored in music education and was active in the marching band, jazz band, University Singers and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. He was a member of the Pleasant View Church of Christ in Angola. During his youth, he enjoyed spending time with his cousins, especially attending VBS in Francesville. He worked in various food service/restaurant businesses for 15 years. He also enjoyed being a substitute DJ at the local radio station. He was an outgoing and talented young man who loved music, art, sports, cooking and especially spending time with his chocolate lab "Moose" of 14 years. His laughter and smile were infectious; he truly was a friend to all and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Entombment will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. 

The family will host a celebration of life service from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Glendarin Hills Golf Club, Angola.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville First Christian Church VBS or Angola High School Marching Band. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service at the funeral home, and at the celebration of life service in Angola. Memorial donations may also be mailed to Frain Mortuary c/o Anthony Woodworth Family, PO Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996.

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

Florence M. Bucher

June 14, 1922 to October 2, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Florence M. "Flo" Bucher, 95, of Monticello, (formerly of Francesville) passed away at 5:35 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born on June 14, 1922 in Francesville to the late Conrad and Lena Gudeman Gutwein. On July 4, 1943, she married Leslie A. "Les" Bucher in Francesville. He passed away on April 13, 2014.

Survivors include: 
William (Maureen) Bucher, Monticello, Son 
Laurel (Bing) Hare, Wichita, KS, Daughter 
Michael (Della) Bucher, West Lafayette, Son 
Roxann (Tom) Burghardt, Monticello, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Bridgit (Brady) Bucher-Smith, Leslie (Claudio) Corenchuc, Troy (Nicole) Hare, Dawn (Frank) Oliver, Jeremy (Jacqueline) Bucher, Chad (Maggie) Franscoviak, Jason (Michel) Burghardt, Stacy (Richard) Pollard, and Travis (Rebekah) Burghardt.
20 Great Grandchildren 
Raymond Gutwein, Peoria, IL, Brother 
Irma Germann, San Pierre, Sister 
Carolyn (Cal) Kaufman, Cissna Park, IL, Sister 
Several nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: 
1 Infant Granddaughter 
Helen Hild, Sister 
Ruth Heinold, Sister 
Clarence Gutwein, Brother 
Lewis Gutwein, Brother 
Richard Gutwein, Brother 
Melvin Gutwein, Brother 

Mrs. Bucher and her husband began their family in La Crosse, later moving to Francesville where they were members of the Apostolic Christian Church. She enjoyed being a farmer's wife. They moved to Rensselaer in 1986. She faithfully served as a pastor's wife at Milroy Community Bible Church for many years. In 2001, the couple moved to Monticello, where they attended Zion Bethel Church. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to ViaQuest Hospice.

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

Patricia L Goble

April 13, 1938 to September 30, 2017

WINAMAC - Patricia L "Pat" Goble, 79, of Pulaski, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born on April 13, 1938 in Pulaski to the late George F. and Clara L. Mikoda Crist. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1955. On April 12, 1958, she married Tom Goble at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Richard "Rick" Goble, Pulaski, Son 
Randall "Randy" (Billie) Goble, Pulaski, Son 
Rochelle "Shelly" Goble, Pulaski, Daughter 
9 Grandchildren 
11 Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Roberta Goble, Daughter 
Robert "Bob" Goble, Son 
Ronald "Ronnie" Goble, Son 
Roger Goble, Son 
Gloria Hoffman, Sister 
Cleo Hoffman, Sister

Mrs. Goble was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the parish council and the Christian Mothers. She was a retired school bus driver and cook at Eastern Pulaski Schools. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and canning. She also enjoyed cooking and sewing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., followed by a Christian Mothers service at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Mothers or Alzheimer's Association or Guardian Angel Hospice.

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

Kenneth Alberding

August 8, 1921 to September 29, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Kenneth Alberding, 96, of Gatesville, TX (formerly of Jasper and Pulaski counties), passed away Friday, Sept. 29, in Gatesville.

He was born Aug. 7, 1921 in LaPorte, to the late Charles and Aletha Sparks Alberding. On Oct. 17, 1942, he married Marian Kendzora. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Donna (Mike) Schultz, Daughter 
16 Grandchildren 
52 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by: 
Linda Mobley, Daughter 
Janice Barton, Daughter 
Patty Leman, Daughter 
Olive Stevens, Sister 
Wilbur Alberding, Brother 
Irene Haman, Sister 
Ralph Alberding, Brother 
Estella Tetzloff, Sister 
Ardella Paulsen, Sister

Mr. Alberding served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of the Francesville American Legion. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville, the Gideons, Jasper County REMC board (six years) and Farm Bureau.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, at First Baptist Church, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at the church with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at San Pierre Cemetery, San Pierre. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

John W. Nightingale Sr.

May 7, 1922 to September 19, 2017

MONON - John W. Nightingale Sr., 95, of Medaryville, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, at his home.

He was born May 7, 1922 in Reynolds, to the late Edward (Ella Snavelly) Nightingale. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Betty Banes on Aug. 30, 1948 in Michigan. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include his children; Donna Hendershot, Sandra Baker, Isaac E. Nightingale (Mona), Rosetta Nightingale, Sherrie Hauptli, as well as 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by son John W. "Sonny" Nightingale  Jr., and siblings Ellen, Marion, and Mae.

Mr. Nightingale retired from NIPSCO after working over 30 years as a lineman. He was a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing and listening to gospel music. He also enjoyed tending to his chickens, and feeding the squirrels. He was also an ordained minister, and also officiated weddings and funeral services. He loved ministering to others, and always made sure the neighborhood children had a way to church on Sundays. He liked going to the Senior Center in Medaryville. He would even sometimes carry his guitar in to play and sing for everyone. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.  

A visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Sept. 23, at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church, Medaryville. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will follow in White Post Cemetery with full military honors.

Arrangements under the direction of the Frazier Funeral Home of Monon.

Shirley Hancock-Suns

Septemer 25, 1956 to September 13, 2017

KOKOMO - Shirley Hancock-Suns, 60, of Francesville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13.

She was born in Kokomo, to John and Maxine (Burton) Hancock on Sept. 25, 1956.

She is survived by her beloved furbabies Emma Jean and Bella; brother, Charles "Chuck" Hancock of Kokomo; sister, Sandra Hills of Elkhart; daughters, Betty (Anthony) Sutton-Conklin of Kokomo, Tammy Sutton –Hines of Kokomo, Jamie Nichols of Logansport, and Nicole (Travis) Johnson of Francesville; grandchildren, Brianna, Izaiah, Kandace, Ethan, Peyton, Trayton, Nick, Tanner, Adam, Angela, Dezaray, Alesha, and Zach; 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, She is preceded in death by her brothers, John Hancock, Kevin Hancock and William Hancock; sisters, Saundra Hancock-Busch, Sharon Hancock-Hawkins; son, Matthew Nichols; and grandchildren, Angel, Trent and Kaylee.

Mrs. Hancock-Suns worked for several years at Crane Hill Machine in Seymour, where she was the first female machinist on the line. After she moved to Logansport, she was employed at RBM as a factory worker. In her spare time she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, solving crossword puzzles, collecting and rolling loose change for savings, and dancing. She would dance whereever she was as long as she was able to get on her feet. She also loved to play corn hole and binge-watch Lifetime movies.

Family will receive friends at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, Kokomo, from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, with a funeral service following at 3. Pastor Michael Alley of Woodland Church of God will officiate.