Obituaries
Willis C. Wuethrich
April 3, 1927 to September 16, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Willis Chris Wuethrich, 90, of Fishers (formerly of Francesville and Nevada Sun City) passed away at 10:04 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at his home in Fishers.
He was born April 3, 1927 in Francesville to the late Christian and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich. On Oct. 5, 1946, he married Marjean Gudeman. They shared almost 71 years of marriage together and she survives.
He is survived by:
Sonja Wuethrich Hanna, Daughter
Elaine (Ben) Williams, Daughter
Melody Gutwein Braun, Daughter
Willa Jean (Jack) Odle, Daughter
7 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren
Genevieve (Edward) Schambach, Sister
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Brother
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Joseph W. Hanna, Son-in-law
Dr. Michael Gutwein, Son-in-law
Ralph W. Braun, Son-in-law
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister
David Wuethrich, Brother
Richard Wuethrich, Brother
Mildred Huber, Sister
Wilma Stewart, Sister
Velda Overmyer, Sister
Elizabeth Schambach, Sister
Theresa Von Tobel, Sister
Glendoris Huber, Sister
Mr. Wuethrich was raised on a dairy and grain farm, the oldest of five sons, after seven sisters. At the age of 16, he attended Greer Mechanical Engineering School in Chicago. After marriage, he and Marjean continued the farming tradition, raising livestock and grain for almost 50 years. They were also instrumental in starting the First Baptist Church in Francesville, where he taught Sunday School and was a youth leader. He loved flying his small Cessna plane and was a member of the National Flying Farmers Organization. After retiring, he enjoyed golfing, and spending time with friends and family. He relocated cars for Enterprise Rentals and also delivered food boxes for the local mission. He loved the Lord and was a faithful servant who loved witnessing to those less fortunate. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or CureSMA (an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy).
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Joel E. Pence
January 22, 1953 to September 15, 2017
WINAMAC - Joel E. Pence, 64, of Winamac, passed away at 4 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15, at his home.
He was born Jan. 22, 1953 to Everett and Marian Bowdin Pence in Gary. On April 1, 1992, he married Vickie Lewis Bennett in Hobart. She survives.
He is survived by:
Charles E. "Chuck" Bennett, Winamac, Son
Debra K. "Debi" (Tim) Van Deraa, Winamac, Daughter
Marian Bowdin Pence, Winamac, Mother
Judy (Kelly) Keunn, Holiday, FL, Sister and Brother-in-law
Stephanie, Niki, and Kyle, Nieces & Nephew
Hannah, Great Niece
Carol, Aunt
Many Cousins
He was preceded in death by:
Everett Pence, Father
Martin Pence, Infant Brother
Mark Pence, Brother
Sam, Nephew
Mr. Pence was a member of the Hobart Jaycees. He enjoyed music, especially bluegrass and King Crimson. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. One of his favorite pastimes was needlepoint. He thoroughly enjoyed his recent cross-country trip with Vickie and "the cousins." He loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.
The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the family or the National Park Conservation Service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Leo E. Fox
December 22, 1925 to September 16, 2017
WINAMAC - Leo E. "Dud" Fox, 91, of Winamac, (formerly of Star City) passed away at 3:52 a.m., Saturday, Sept.16, at his home.
He was born Dec. 22, 1925 in Pulaski to the late Edward and Stella Kuhn Fox. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On May 4, 1946, he married Mary Ellen Foerg. She passed away on May 15, 2010.
Survivors include: daughters Elaine K. (Glenn) Holmes-Cobane, Jones, MI; Ruth A. (Dale) Fox-Dietrich, Eagle River, AK; Catherine L. (Mike) Reifert, Montgomery Village, MD; and Rebecca J. (Richard) Cohrs, New Palestine; and sons John E. (Patricia) Fox, Huntington; and Thomas P. (Jean Ann) Fox, Star City. Also 10 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, brother Alvin "Red" (Susie) Fox, Rochester, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: infant son Robert Fox; son Jeffrey Fox; sisters Helen Engels, Dorothy "Dotty" Roth, and Rita "Ribs" Fox; and brothers Robert Fox, Darl "Doc" Fox, and Joseph "Joe" Fox.
Mr. Fox was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski where he had served as an usher. He was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards (especially euchre) and woodworking. He loved grilling and was well known for his barbeque chicken and homemade Christmas candies. He and his wife enjoyed traveling the world and spending their winters in Okeechobee, FL. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph South Cemetery, Pulaski. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kindred Hospice, or American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Paul P. Sommers Jr.
January 25, 1929 to September 9, 2017
WINAMAC - Paul P. Sommers Jr., 88, of Winamac, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at Pines Village, Valparaiso.
He was born Jan. 25, 1929 in East Chicago, to the late Paul P. Sr. and Mary Modric Sommers. On Jan. 19, 1963, he married Leona A. Kuhn in Winamac. She died April 5, 2017.
He is survived by:
Nancy Sommers, Indianapolis, Daughter
Marie (Tom) Hunt, Indianapolis, Daughter
Tina (Dave) Bengs, Valparaiso, Daughter
Steven (Danna) Sommers, Winamac, Son
Nathan Sommers, Grandson
Kathryn Sommers, Granddaughter
Adam Sommers, Grandson
Gabriele Bengs, Granddaughter
Cassandra Bengs, Granddaughter
Samuel Bengs, Grandson
Joseph Bengs, Grandson
Ann Hall, Fowlersville, MI, Sister
Esther Corbat, Fort Wayne, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Barbara Caldwell, Sister
Elizabeth Kistler, Sister
Dorothy Stalbaum, Sister
Emil Sommers, Brother
Mr. Sommers was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, as well as the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1728 and the American Legion Post 71 in Winamac, and the Indiana Flying Farmers and the International Flying Farmers. He became a pilot when he was 16 years old. He served as a member of the Pulaski County Aviation Board of Commissioners for 10 years. He was a former Pulaski County Councilman in the 1990s and served on the Jefferson Township Advisory Board. He was a retired farmer. He had also worked as a clerk at the American State Bank in North Judson from 1948-1950. He also worked as a substitute rural mail carrier for many years. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 until 1954.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peters Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice of Valparaiso or the Friends of the Tippecanoe State Park.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Henry Mooi
March 2, 1927 to September 9, 2017
WINAMAC - Henry "Hank" Mooi, 90, of Rochester, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 8:08 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born March 2, 1927 in Mount Greenwood, IL to the late Henry and Annie Mollema Mooi. On Oct. 19, 1957 he married Alice M. Asmus in LaPorte. She survives.
He is preceded in death by:
Elizabeth Kelderhouse Mooi Step-mother
John Mooi, Brother
Herman Mooi, Brother
Tena Jongsma, Sister
Janette Regnerus, Sister
Mr. Mooi was a graduate of Tilden Tech High School in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served on three aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theater and on one sea plane tender in the Atlantic theater. He was aboard the USS Cabot providing air cover during the Japanese surrender on the USS Missouri. He was honored to meet and visit with famed journalist Ernie Pyle shortly before Pyle's 1945 death. He was proud to travel to Washington D.C. on a northeast Indiana honor flight in 2015. In 2016 he was honored with a Quilt of Valor for military service.
Mr. Mooi was a retired farmer who specialized in raising gladiolas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac and was a Life Member of VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and fishing.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations made be given to the First United Methodist Church of Winamac.
Infant Atticus F. Conley
September 8, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Atticus Fin Conley, infant son of Shane Conley and Faith Elizabeth Hughes, was stillborn Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Mary's Hospital, Hobart.
He is survived by:
Shane Conley, Francesville, Father
Faith Elizabeth Hughes, Medaryville, Mother
James Hughes and Julie Salyer , Medaryville, Maternal Grandparents
David and Brenda Frye Conley, Medaryville, Paternal Grandparents
Eva Hughes, Medaryville, Maternal Great Grandmother
Robert and Violet Hall Salyer, Murfeesboro, TN, Maternal Great Grandparents
John and Charolette Wireman Conley, Medaryville, Paternal Great Grandparents
John and Carrie Harrindeen, Medaryville, Paternal Great Grandparents
Hope Hoffman, Medaryville, Aunt
April Ramsey, Shelbyville, TN, Aunt
Nicole Armstrong, Rochester, Aunt
Joshua Smith, Logansport, Uncle
Brandon Howard, Medaryville, Uncle
Zachariah Hughes, Argos, Uncle
Anthony Hughes, Argos, Uncle
Preceded in death by:
James Edward Hughes, Great Grandfather
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the church with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. A private graveside service will take place.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Daril A. Richie
December 16, 1993 to September 1, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Daril Amos Richie, 23, of Monticello, (formerly of Winamac) passed away Friday, Sept. 1, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 16, 1993 in Rensselaer to Robert and Michelle Shirley Richie.
He is survived by:
Aaleyah Ann Richie, Winamac, Daughter
Michelle Shirley, Monticello, Mother
Robert (Jenni) Richie, Winamac, Father
Travis (Keicha) Foulks, Buffalo, Brother
Ryan (Brittany) Foulks, Royal Center, Brother
Kara Richie, Winamac, Sister
Lydia Roller, Monticello, Maternal Grandmother
Carol Warran, Rensselaer, Paternal Grandmother
Sandy Scheffer, Star City, Paternal Grandmother
Myrtle Miller, Rensselaer, Paternal Great Grandmother
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Paizlee Foulks, Buffalo, Niece
Krystal Hoagland, Winamac, Aaleyah's Mother
Preceded in death by:
Bobbie Lee McMeeken, Infant Sister
Jim Shirley, Maternal Grandfather
Frank Roller, Maternal Grandfather
Amos Richie, Paternal Grandfather
Mr. Richie graduated from West Central High School in 2012 where he enjoyed participating in baseball and track. He was employed as a carpenter at Jim's Construction LLC in Kokomo. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting (with Grandpa Frank), fishing, swimming, and four-wheeling. He was also an avid gamer. He was a caring friend and a loving brother, son, and father. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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