Obituaries
John A. Matthes
February 28, 1947 to September 17, 2012
KOUTS - John A. Matthes, 65, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Queens, N.Y. to the late Carl and Claudia Quinces Matthes. He married Nadine G. Mooney on March 23, 1974. She died in 2005.
Surviving are his children: Robert A. Matthes, Rebecca P. Galyk, Charlie A. Matthes, Jennifer C. Matthes, Bridget A. Matthes, Natalie R. Matthes, John J. Matthes Jr., Ellen B. Matthes, Kit A. Matthes, Frederick A. Matthes; siblings: Fred Matthes, Alect0x Matthes, Vicki Beckman, Elizabeth Miller and Mary Reynoso; and numerous grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were two children: Matthew and Clarissa Matthes and sister, Carol Ann Matthes.
Mr. Matthes was a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years, and was awarded the Purple Heart as well as other military medals. He was an accomplished inventor with several patents.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. (CT), at Kosanke Funeral Home in Kouts. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday (Sept. 22), at the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson with Father Terrence Bennis officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Winamac, at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Donald L. Gravenor
March 19, 1920 to September 23, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Donald L. Gravenor, 92, of South Bend, died at 11:40 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, at The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in South Bend.
He was born on March 19, 1920 in Carlinville, IL to the late John and Ada Lewis Gravenor. He married Nancy L. Dalton Sheetz on Dec. 3, 1983. She survives.
Survivors include:
John Gravenor, Jacksonville, FL, Son
Don Gravenor, Walkerton, Son
Tom Gravenor, Sout Bend, Son
Alan (Caroline) Sheetz, Indianapolis, Step-Son
Shannon (Larry) Rothman, Miami, FL, Step-Daughter
Mike (Brenda) Sheetz, Valparaiso, Step-Son
Preceded in death by:
Sheri VanRossen, Step-Daughter
Wyndham Gravener, Nephew
Mr. Gravenor served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought on the beaches of Normandy. He was a retired foreman from the Bendix Corporation in South Bend.
A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion.
Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, is handling arrangements.
Margaret K. Heiden
October 27, 1926 to September 18, 2012
WINAMAC - Margaret K. Heiden, 85, of Silver City, NM died at 1:29 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Silver City, NM.
She was born Oct. 27, 1926 to John and Rosa Poole Kruzick in Winamac. She married John F. Heiden. He died June 6, 1976.
A graveside service at St. Peter's Cemetery in Winamac, will be held Monday, Dec. 3.
Local arrangements are being handled by Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Irene M. Fritz
February 28, 1928 to September 11, 2012
HOLLAND, MI - Irene Marie Fritz, 84, formerly of Holland, Mich. and Knox, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Ohio.
She was born Feb. 28, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Mich. She married Ralph W. Fritz, formerly of Winamac, in 1970. He survives.
 Also surviving are her children and grandchildren: Daughter Dawn Beckering and grandsons Stephen Beckering of South Carolina and Shad Beckering of Florida; Daughter Elaine Boxdorfer, son-in-law Dennis and granddaughters Heather Jahns and Anna Schroeder of Toledo; Daughter Carole Fey, son-in-law Bill Fey and grandsons Daniel and David Fey of Holland, Mich.; and Son Peter Fritz, daughter-in-law K.K. Gerhart-Fritz and granddaughters Kelly and Suzanne Fritz of Indianapolis.
She is also survived by step-children Mark S. Fritz, Mac C. Fritz, Matthew C. Fritz and Cathleen S. Fritz; five great-grandchildren; her sister Helen Van Eyck; and several nieces and nephews in Winamac and Star City.
She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Anderson and step-brother Jack Simons, and step-daughter Connie K. Fritz Dust.
Mrs. Fritz led an active life, enjoying golf and nature.
No services will be held.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice House of Holland's Tulip Tree Fund or the Harbour Humane Society of Holland.
Henry J. Kolar
February 19, 1919 to September 13, 2012
WINAMAC - Henry J. Kolar, 93, of Winamac, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Feb. 19, 1919, in Brookfield, IL, to the late Frank and Anne Nemiec Kolar. He married Helen Novotny on May 10, 1941. They lived in Illinois until retiring to Missouri in the early 1980s. In 1993, Helen preceded him in death after 52 years of marriage and two children.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lee Clausen Kolar, whom he married in Winamac on Sept. 24, 1994.
 Also surviving are:
Donna (Robert, Sr.) Dunovsky, Westmont, IL, Daughter
Kim (Johnny) Vaughn, Vienna, IL, Daughter
Fred Clausen, Oak Forest, IL, Step-Son
Norma (George) Murray, Oak Forest, IL, Step-Daughter
John (Mary) Clausen, Plainfield, IL Step-Son
Shirley (William) Chada, Oak Lawn, IL Step-Daughter
Grandchildren: Robert (Cindy) Dunovsky, Jr., James Dunovsky, Sharon Hubbard, Judy (Jonathan) Ragsdale, Gary (Kay) Vaughn, Joey (Kendra) Vaughn, Michelle (Raymond) Quertermous, Samantha Ringberg, Michael Chada, Cole Chada, Brooke Prusa, and Alyssa Murray.
15 Great Grandchildren
George Kolar, LaGrange Park, IL, Brother
Richard (Marilynn) Kolar, Canby,OR, Brother
Many Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Mildred Norwood, Sister
Frank Kolar, Brother
Robert Kolar, Brother
Throughout most of Mr. Kolar's life, he worked as an auto mechanic. He worked for the CTA in Chicago for 30 years. He was in charge of the annual CTA employee picnic for many years. He enjoyed fixing cars at home and finding time to fish at Table Rock Lake in Blue Eye, MO. He served with the U.S. Army 95th Infantry Division "Iron Men of Metz" during World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 in Winamac.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Wednesday, Sept. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors at the funeral home following the service.
Memorial donations may be given to VFW Post #1728 of Winamac, Disabled Veterans of America, or Wounded Warrior Project.
Patricia A. Klein
July 26, 1956 to September 12, 2012
WINAMAC - Patricia A. Klein, 56, of Star City, passed away at 4:29 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born July 28, 1956, in Mount Vernon, OH, to Robert and Grace Kent Ohlson. She married George Klein on June 24, 1978 in St. Anthony, ND. He survives.
 Also surviving are:
Christopher George (Jerri Lynn) Klein, Monticello, Son
Kaden Klein, Grandson
Jerad Klein, Grandson
Grace Ann Clifford, Winamac, Mother
Margaret S. (Leroy) Stout, Star City, Sister
Pam J. Yost, Greensboro, NC, Sister
Robert Kenneth (Debbie) Ohlson, Devil's Lake, ND, Brother
Helen Marie Clifford, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Robert Irving Ohlson, Father
Chester Frederick Clifford, Step-Father
Harvey Yost, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Klein attended the Church of the Heartland in Winamac where she enjoyed helping with children's outreach. She also enjoyed volunteering at Hickory Creek at Winamac. She liked to sew, flower gardening, and cooking. She was a dog lover. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Sept. 17), at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with funeral costs.
Lewis J. Thomas
April 6, 1929 to September 12, 2012
WINAMAC - Lewis John Thomas, 83, of Winamac, died at 4:10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.
He was born April 6, 1929, in Winamac. He married Frances M. Lausten in January 1969. She died July 20, 2011.
 Survivors include: Several Nieces & Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Paul Everett Thomas, Father
Doris Lavon Allen Thomas, Mother
Paul Thomas, Brother
Helen Getz, Sister
Lucy Schaeffer, Sister
Hazel Kent, Sister
Gladys Deel, Sister
Mr. Thomas was a member of the Community Seventh Day Adventist Church in Monterey. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents, James and Pearl May Allen Thomas. The only time he left the farm in Winamac was to serve in the Korean War in the early 1950s. He continued to work the family farm until just before his death. He enjoyed servin in his church where he was often the first to visit the sick, offer a ride to the disabled, and pray for those who needed prayer.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m., Sunday, at Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, Monterey. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Sunday, Sept. 16), at the church with Pastor Bryce Bowman officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac
Memorial donations may be given to the Community Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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