Obituaries
Geraldine Calloway
November 11, 1927 to March 7, 2013
ROYAL CENTER - Geraldine Patricia Calloway, 85, formerly of San Antonio, Texas and Star City, passed away at 1:55 a.m., Thursday, March 7, at Hickory Creek at Winamac.
Born on Nov. 11, 1927 in San Antonio, she was the daughter of William R. and Beatrice H. (Tijerina) Flynn. She married Richard Lee Smith, Sr. on Jan. 26, 1948, and later married Bill J. Calloway on Jan. 8, 1966, both of whom were in the U. S. Air Force.
 Survivors include her daughter, Constance “Connie” Laraine Maxson of Star City; son, Richard “Rick” Lee [Michiko] Smith, Jr., of Tallasee, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Elaine [Marvin] Stone of Jones, Okla; four grandchildren: Tracey [Brandon] Collins of Monterey, Kari Stout [John Haley] of Winamac, Erina Smith and Elisia Smith both of Fountain, Colo.; two step-grandchildren: Kelly Carlson of Oklahoma and Valerie [James] Carlson Stewart of Oklahoma.; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law, Betty Flynn; cousin, Arlis Harvey; and numerous family and friends from all over the world.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William “Billy” Flynn, Jr. of Florida in 2011; son-in-law Terry L. Maxson of Star City in 2012; and stepdaughter, Carol Calloway Ford Shotts of Oklahoma in 2010.
Mrs. Calloway went to school in San Antonio until her senior year when the family moved to Ft. Sumner, New Mexico, and she graduated there. She loved to travel and visited Japan and numerous European and Mediterranean countries. She lived and worked in Texas, New Mexico, Japan and Germany. In her work career, she was especially proud to have worked at the Helium Activity in Amarillo, Texas in the 1960s. She also worked with the 165th Military Intelligence in Frankfurt, Germany (branch of 66th MI, Munich, Germany) in the 1970s. She retired from her civilian career with the government as a ward clerk at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas in 1987. She moved from San Antonio to Star City in 1999 to be near her daughter and family. She loved to garden and take care of her cats.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday (March 15), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center. Interment and graveside services will be in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico at a later date.
Rosemary Rearick Cottrell
June 8, 1941 to February 28
ROYAL CENTER - Rosemary G. Rearick Cottrell, 71, of Winamac passed away at 5:35 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 8, 1941 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Berniece (Kuhn) Braun. She was widowed by her husbands, Carson Rearick and Jesse Cottrell.
Survivors include her children, Berniece “Bunny” Decker (Donnie) of Winamac, Anthony “Bud” Rearick (Tammy) of Monterey, Lavonda Spoor (Tom) of Monterey, and Tania Bradley (Harold) of Cubrun, Kentucky; brothers, Anthony Braun (Joy) of Rochester, Andy Braun of Winamac and Jerry Braun of Winamac; sisters, Betty Wallace (Walt) of Winamac, Jan Meyer (Paul) of Star City, Dorothy Braun of Indianapolis, Patricia Braun of Illinois , Margaret Shegas (John) of Florida, Ruth Robinson of New York and Clara Keller Braun of Winamac; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Terry Braun and grandchildren, Amanda Spoor and Andy Decker.
Mrs. Cottrell was a homemaker and she was a member of Church of the Heartland in Winamac. She enjoyed collecting owls and rocks.She also enjoyed going to the ladies church breakfasts, traveling and most of all spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday (March 4), at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Project A18 Mission, 705 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Jamie Allyn Sheets
January 24, 1974 to February 25, 2013
WINAMAC - Jamie Allyn Sheets, 39, of Winamac, died at 3:42 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Jan. 24, 1974 in Winamac.
She is survived by:
Carey M. Baugh, Winamac, Mother
Donald W. Baugh Sr., Winamac, Step father
Melissa M. Bradley, Rochester, Daughter
Ryan E. Bradley, Rochester, Son
Arianna R. Bradley, Rochester, Daughter
Havana J. Bradley, Rochester, Daughter
Wayde A. Bradley, Rochester, Long-time Companion
Jo E. Nellans, Winamac, Sister
Ariel J. Owens, Winamac, Sister
Donald Baugh Jr., Rochester, Brother
Patrick L. Baugh, Peru, Brother
Jason M. Baugh, Logansport, Brother
Concetta Denny, Star City, Step sister
Ms. Sheets and her companion had lived and raised their children in Rochester for several years. She had worked at Eaton Controls in Winamac and the Modine Company in Logansport for several years. She had also worked for RR Donnely in Warsaw. She was a 1993 graduate of Culver High School and attended Purdue University and Ivy Tech. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed bowling, shopping, and playing games on her computer. She enjoyed going to barbeques. She was a loving mother, daughter, and companion.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Monday, March 4), at the funeral home, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Private burial be in Pro Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be given to the family to help defray funeral expenses.
Marie R.Tiede Smith
April 22, 1935 to February 24, 2013
FRANCESVILLE - Marie Ruth Tiede Smith, 77, of Francesville, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at her residence in Francesville.
She was born April 22, 1935, in Rensselaer, to the late Ronald Charles and Sylvia Lehman Tiede. She married Chester G. Smith Sr. on July 28, 1967 in Rensselaer. He survives
 Also surviving are:
Crystal Kors, Rensselaer, Daughter
Sheila (Anthony) Sizemore, Medaryville, Daughter
Karen (Daniel) Reese, Rensselaer, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Patricia Stath, Rensselaer, Sister
She was preceded in death by:
Billy R. Tiede, Brother
Mrs. Smith was the director of houskeeping at the Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. for several years. She also worked as a housekeeper and cook at the Monon Elementary School. She had worked for several summers as a supervisor at Indiana Beach in Monticello. She operated an antique shop in Rensselaer for several years. She was a member of the VFW Auxillary and the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed going to auctions and buying and selling antiques. She liked gardening and needle point sewing. She loved her dogs.
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. Moose services will be at 7 p.m..The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Feb. 28), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Eva Waters
January 19, 1930 to February 22, 2013
WINAMAC - Eva Ida Waters, 83, Kewanna (Lake Bruce), died at 12:55 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Jan. 19, 1930 in Chicago, to the late Paul and Eva Gergeley Illo. She married John P. Waters on June 30, 1956 in Chicago. He died Aug. 2, 2000.
 Survivors include:
John P. Waters Jr., Kewanna, Son
Nancy Illo, Niece
Linda Illo, Niece
Patty Illo, Niece
Preceded in death by:
Joseph Illo, Brother
Margaret Rausch, Sister
Mrs. Waters and her husband moved to the Lake Bruce area in 1999, coming from Thornton, IL.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, March 1), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the Fulton County Animal Adoption Education Center (1540 Wentzel St. Rochester, IN 46975) or to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Earl Reisman
March 20,1928 to February 21, 2013
WINAMAc - Earl Charles Reisman, 84, Monterey, died at 8:50 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka.
He was born March 20, 1928, in Wellsville, NY. He married Barbara Ellen Stamm on Sept. 4, 1965 in Plymouth. She died June 10, 2009.
Survivors include:
Debe S.(William) Fred, Rochester, Daughter
Kathy (Ken) Black, Buford, Ga., Daughter
Steve (Mary) Reisman, Mercer, WI, Son
Scott (Lisa) Fred, Grandson
Tara (Danny) Taylor, Granddaughter
Stacy Reisman, Grandson
Tiffany Reisman, Granddaughter
Megan Fred, Great Granddaughter
Ashley Fred, Great Granddaughter
Olivia Taylor, Great Granddaughter
John Stamm, Cathederal City, CA, Brother-in-law
He was preceded in death by:
His parents
John S. Reisman Son
Mr. Reisman served in the U.S. Army. He was an auctioneer for several years, and a truck driver most of his life. He was an avid mushroom hunter, and traveled to Michigan every spring to hunt them. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and sports, especially Notre Dame football. He was also a story-teller and prankster. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends.
Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service which will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Bruce Russell officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.
Memorial donations may be given to the Heart Association.
Ramona S.Seagrave
October 10, 1934 to February 16, 2013
ROYAL CENTER - Ramona S. Seagrave, 78, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born Oct. 10, 1934 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Winston and Nellrose (Schick) Morton. On Sept. 15, 1961 she married Dwight H. Seagrave. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2010.
Survivors include her children, Bruce Ladd of Cambridge City, Phil Ladd (Kim) of Lafayette and Greg Ladd (Cheryl) of Logansport; brothers, Mike Morton of Phoenix, Ariz. and Chuck Morton (Velma) of Hattiesburg, Miss.; sisters, Nancy Heim (Joe) of Westlake Village, Calif. and Eileen Lemons (Gene) of Marion; grandchildren, Scott Ladd (Sarah) of Indianapolis and Cody Ladd of Indianapolis; great granddaughter, Amelia Ladd of Indianapolis; special cousin, Joyce Zody (Frank) of Kokomo; brother-in-law, Larry Seagrave (Carolyn) of Greentown; and special friends, Betty Schaff of Marion and Dick Harmon (Sharon) of Lucerne. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Seagrave was a 1952 Swayzee High School graduate. She was a clerk at Credit Bureau of Logansport for 17 years retiring in 1988. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and the St. Luke Lutheran Church Women’s Guild of Winamac. She was also a former member of Town and Country Extension Homemakers Club in Royal Center.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. A chapel funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (Feb. 20), at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 721 South Market St., Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Thompson Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.
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