Obituaries

Fred E. Wagner

July 4, 1927 to September 30, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Fred Eugene Wagner Sr., 85, of Medaryville, died at 9:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept.30, at  Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

He was born on July 4, 1927 to the late Fred McCarny and Gail Lowe Wagner. He married Dolores Mae Schultz on May 17, 1947 at the Medaryville United Methodist Church. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Fred Eugene (Patricia) Wagner, West Lafayette, Son
Bruce Allen Wagner, Winamac, Son
Susan Elaine (Fred) Jungels, Medaryville, Daughter
Glendon Jungels, Grandson
Ryan Jungels, Grandson
Brett (Greta) Jungels, Grandson
Kurt (Megan) Jungels, Grandson
Lori Wagner, Granddaughter
Amy Wagner, Granddaughter
April (Kirby) Wuethrich, Granddaughter
Corey (Lori) Wagner, Grandson
3 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
June Sage, Sister
Bettilou Pullins, Sister

Mr. Wagner was a member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Medaryville Supreme Lodge No. 765 F&AM. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and in the Naval Reserves for many years. He orked as a carpenter his entire life and was a member of the Carpenter's Union No. 1005.

Mr. Wagner and his wife owned and operated Wagner's Pizza in Medaryville for 12 years. They also shared several hobbies together including gardening, China plate painting, and making porcelain dolls. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Thursday, Oct, 4), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen and Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Medaryville Park Fund for the purchase of playground equipment. 

Beatrice B. O'Grady

May 7, 1926 to September 25, 2012

EVERGREEN PARK, ILL. - Beatrice B. Brown O’Grady, 86, (formerly of Monterey), died Tuesday, Sept. 25.

She was born May 7, 1926. She married John J. O'Grady who preceded her in death.

Survivors include children Jacqueline M. Costello of Orland Park, Ill, John J. Jr. (Bridget) of Naperville, Ill, and Michael P. (Theresa) O’Grady of Naperville; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Williams.

She is preceded in death by children Eileen Ulm, James S. O’Grady and Mary Frances O’Grady; and brothers William “Pat” J. Brown, Jr. (the late Patricia), and Robert Brown.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. (CT), Sunday. The funeral mass will be 9:30 a.m., Monday (Oct. 1), at the Incarnation Catholic Church in Palos Heights, Ill. A commital service and interment will be held at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Monterey at 2 p.m.( ET).

Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 N. Summit Street, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086. The Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors of Evergreen Park, Ill. are in charge of arrangements.

Max A. Grostefon

February 5, 1929 to September 30, 2012

WINAMAC - Max Arden Grostefon, 83, of Winamac, died at 1:25 p.m., Sunday, Sep. 30, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Star City, to the late Carl B. "Nick" and Nellie Mae Powers Grostefon. He married Lula A. Hilficker on April 22, 1967 in Logansport. She died on Sept. 28, 2008.

Survivors include:
Jack R. (Donna) Grostefon, Ft. Myers, FL, Brother & Sister-in-law
Sandra K. Grostefon, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Nicholas E. Grostefon, Brother
Clara Elizabeth Korba, Sister
Don A. Grostefon, Brother

Mr. Grostefon was a member of Star City United Methodist Church in Star City. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had worked at Plymouth Tube in Winamac for over 25 years. He was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. He cared about his family and friends very much.

Vistiation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will followe at 11 a.m. (Saturday, Oct. 6), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City West Cemetery.

Charlotte Brandt

October 1, 1942 to September 28, 2012

WINAMAC - Charlotte Brandt, 69, Culver (formerly of Winamac) died at 10 p.m.,Friday, Sept. 28, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

She was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Winamac to the late Ules A. and Martha A. Gumz Brandt

Survivors include:
Arnold (Nancy) Brandt, Winamac, Brother and sister-in-law
Jeffrey (Tammy) Brandt, Winamac, Nephew
Joseph (Annette) Brandt, Winamac, Nephew
Gerry (Mary) Brandt, Winamac, Nephew
Several great nieces and great nephews
Vern Faulstich, Monterey, Companion

Ms. Brandt was born and raised on the family farm in Winamac. She moved to Culver in 1998. She  worked as a seamstress at the Hart, Schaffner and Marx factory in Rochester for 35 years. She was also a farmer. She enjoyed farming and decorating her home. She enjoyed raising a garden and canning her produce.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Oct. 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to: American Stroke Association.

Harold L. Ailes

November 19,1934 to September 28, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Harold L. Ailes, 77, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Kouts, to the late John "Jack" and Laura Peck Ailes. He married Betty Poisel on Sept. 29, 1956 in Medaryville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Cathy (Roger) Frinkel, Medaryville, Daughter
Lyne (Mark) Conley, LaPorte, Daughter
Cheryl (Kenny Messer) Ailes, San Pierre, Daughter
Grandchildren Mike (Heather) Ross, Amber (Nick) Hawkins, Nicole (David Saltsman) Conley, Justin (Breanna Tolson) Burch, and Angela (Brandon) Floyd; and step-grandchildren Roger Frinkel, Jr., and Joe (Britnee Eldridge) Frinkel; 9 Great Grandchildren and 4 Step Great Grandchildren.
Betty Hyslop, Highland, Sister
Barbara (Joe) Benish, San Pierre, Sister
Roy (Joyce) Ailes, Lake Village, Brother
Paul (Lorraine) Ailes, Jacksonville, FL, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Grandchildrne MacKenzie Conley, Brandon Burch, and Kaitlyn Frinkel
Sisters Edith Pinkerton, Elsie Rush, and Dorothy Stewart
Brothers Clarence Ailes, Carl Ailes, Donald Ailes, and John "Junior" Ailes

Mr. Ailes was a longtime resident of Medaryville. He served as a volunteer fireman for 20 years and had been assistant chief for 2 years. He had also been reserve deputy town marshall for many years. He was baptized in the Medaryville Christian Church. In recent years, he attended the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and kids and doing yard work. He especially enjoyed helping others. He loved his family very much.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Oct, 1), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen and Pastor Bill McNabney officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Billie Ann Hamm

September 17, 2012

NORTH JUDSON - Billie Ann Hamm, 33, of Monterey, passed away Monday, Sept. 17.

Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT) at the at the O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., (CT), Friday (Sept. 21), at the funeral home.