Obituaries

Ronald Fletcher

July 3, 1990 to May 18, 2012

WINAMAC - Ronald Joseph Alan "Ronnie" Fletcher, 21, of North Judson, passed away at 8:26 p.m., Friday, May 18, at IU Health Starke Hospital in Knox.

He was born July 3, 1990, in LaPorte, to Rhonda and James Fletcher.

Survivors include:
Rhonda Jean Kain Fletcher Wyma, North Judson, Mother
James Edward (Michelle) Fletcher, Porter, TX, Father
James Edward "Jay" (Tatjana Grebe) Fletcher II, Clarksville, TN, Brother
Lance Andrew Fletcher, Bass Lake, Brother
Addison Leann Fletcher, Clarksville, TN, Niece
Barbara Ferguson, Conroe, TX, Paternal Grandmother
Ethel Buchanan, Porter, TX, Paternal Great-Grandmother
Guy Wyma, North Judson, Step-Father
Holly Eagle and George Wyma, Sr., Logansport, Step-Grandparents

Preceded in death by:
Bryan James Kain, Brother
Ronald Kain Maternal, Grandfather
Phyllis Rudd Kain, Mather Grandmother

Mr. Fletcher graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 2008. He was an outgoing person with a great personality. He always knew how to cheer people up. He loved music, especially singing. He enjoyed playing XBox360 online with his brothers. He also liked to work on cars. He loved his girlfriend, Melissa and his family very much. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him and loved him

Visitation will be from 11 a.m., to 12 noon, Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, (Wednesday, May 23), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family c/o Rhonda Wyma.

Maxwell C. Frain

June 2, 1927 to May 17, 2012

WINAMAC - Maxwell Clyde Frain, 84, Winamac, passed away at 8:44 p.m., Thursday, May 17, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. 

He was born June 2, 1927, in Winamac, to the late Clyde Harold and Eithel Viola Wilson Frain. He married Nila Jean Clark on May 2, 1948, at the First Christian Church in Winamac.  She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Kathleen Lynette (Robert) Roth, The Villages, FL, Daughter 
Daniel Clyde (Jaqueline) Frain, Winamac, Son 
James Lee (Teri) Frain, South Bend, Son 
Samuel Joel (Joni) Frain, Winamac, Son 
Randall James Roth, Pulaski, Grandson 
Ryan Joseph (Michelle) Roth, Chandler, AZ, Grandson 
Stefanie Jeanne (Carlton) Buck, Bass Lake, Granddaughter 
Jon Maxwell Frain, Medaryville, Grandson 
Jennifer Rose (Joseph) Davis, Sheridan, Granddaughter 
Lauren Nicole Frain, South Bend, Granddaughter 
Joellyn Renee Frain, Westfield, IN Granddaughter 
Christopher James Frain, South Bend, Grandson 
Joel Robert Frain, Winamac, Grandson 
Madison Michelle Roth, Chandler, AZ, Great-Granddaughter 
Dakota Ryan Roth, Chandler, AZ, Great-Granddaughter

Preceded in death by: 
Jay Daniel Frain, Grandson 

Mr. Frain was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac where he had served as deacon, elder, and trustee. He was a 50-year member of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM. He was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite and ORAK Shrine. He was a charter member of the former Winamac Rotary Club. He had also been a member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and the Pulaski County Red Cross. He served 12 years as a school board member for the Winamac Schools and Eastern Pulaski School Corporation. He also served several years as Pulaski County Deputy Coroner. He was a proud member of the Pulaski County Republican Party.

In 1950, Mr. Frain took a job driving the ambulance for Kennedy Funeral Home. The next year, he moved his employment to Fry & Lange Funeral Home, Winamac. In 1953, he graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science and returned to Winamac where he was employed by Russell Fry and Walter Lange. He became a licensed Indiana funeral director in 1954 and maintained an active license until his death. His caring and compassion was reflected in the manner in which he served the families he cared for and also his community. Max and Jean purchased the Fry & Lange Funeral Home in 1969 and in 1976 changed the name to Frain Mortuary. He served as president of the Indiana Funeral Director's Association in 1978. Mr. Frain and his sons Dan and Sam, were recongnized as the first IFDA family to produce three presidents of the association. 

Mr. Frain had fond memories of the family fishing trips to northern Minnesota. He enjoyed his retirement years in Naples, FL and Monticello. He especially liked being on the beach and spending time in his boat. He had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed smoking his pipe, listening to WKVI, reading the newspaper, and taking his dogs for a walk. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. 

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Masonic services will be at 6 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (May 21), at the funeral home, with Rev. Bert Woolson and Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Hospital for Children.

Lester A. Hurlburt Sr.

May 10, 1940 to May 14, 2012

WINAMAC - Lester A. Hurlburt Sr., 72, of Winamac, passed away at 11:52 p.m., Monday, May 14, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.

He was born May 10, 1940, in Ropley, to the late Edward Uriah and Margaret Elsie Kirkham Hurlburt. He married Barbara Mills on June 23, 1984 in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Caroline Calvert, Kentland, Daughter
Rex Hurlburt, Winamac, Son
Betty (Jon) Crissinger, Winamac, Daughter
Jennifer (Mitchell) DeFord, Winamac, Daughter
Louise Shively, Idaville, Sister

He was preceded in death by:
Lester A. Hurlburt, Jr., Son
Robert Jack  Hurlburt, Brother
Elsie Duncan, Sister
Frances Hines, Sister
Edward Hurlburt, Brother

Mr. Hurlburt was retired from the Plymouth Tube Company in Winamac.He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Winamac.He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and working in the outdoors. He liked to watch westerns and game shows on TV. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Thursday, May 17), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Claude F. Olds

December 29, 1922 to May 10, 2012

WINAMAC - Claude F. Olds, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Hammond, to the late Earl H. and Clara Hamilton Olds. He married Edith C. Powers on May 1, 1943 in Winamac. She died May 11, 1996.

Survivors include:
Randall (Kathy) Olds  Bloomington, IL, Son and daughter-in-law and their daughter and her family Stephanie (Kyle) Griffin  and  sons Connor and Tyler.

Pamela (Thom) Dennis, Winamac, Daughter and son-in-law and their sons and their families Bradley (Gretchen) Dennis and their son  Finnegan; Nathan (Melissa) Dennis and their children Lindy Dennis,  Caitlin Haley, Justin Haley and Quentin Haley; and Kenton Dennis.

Richard (Mary) Olds, Plymouth, Brother
Amanda Lidgard, Mishawaka, Sister
Helen (Allen) Mechling, Michigan City, Sister
Marcile Swanson, Mishawaka, Sister
Marlene Peddycord, Mishawaka, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Charles Olds,  Brother
Carl Olds,  Brother

Mr. Olds served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a mechanic tending to landing craft during the invasion of Normandy. He was a farmer in Pulaski County most of his life. He worked as an upholsterer at the Studebaker plant in South Bend for several years following WWII. He was the Tippecanoe River State Park superintendent from 1964 to 1968. He ran the Olds Market vegetable stand in Winamac for several years.

He was a member of the DAV, VFW Post 78 in Winamac, American Legion Post and First United Methodist Church in Winamac. He was a member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge and the South Bend Scottish Rite. He was active in the local Democratic Party. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family, especialy his grandchildren. He loved his dog Sis. He always enjoyed playing in a good card game. He always enjoyed visiting with friends and dicussing politics.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (May 15), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, Iwith Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct a military graveside service.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church building fund or the Disabled American Veterans. 

Genevieve G. Scheffer

June 27, 1937 to May 10, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Genevieve G. "Jenny" Scheffer, 74, Francesville, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1937, in Nashville, IN, to the late Roy and Ruby McGee George. She married Larry Scheffer on Nov. 17, 1984 in Winamac. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
James R. (Debi) Mullis, Reynolds, Son 
Roy E. "Eddie" (Sandi) Mullis, Winamac, Son 
Deb R. (Bill) Boehning, Francesvile, Daughter 
Pete H. (Kelly) Mullis, Bloomington, Son 
Michelle E. (Greg) Hopkins, Francesville, Daughter 
Carrie S. Howat, Francesville, Daughter 
Sheila J. (Jim) Ruff, Star City, Daughter 
14 Grandchildren 
13 Great Grandchildren 
Karen S. (Sonny) Smith, Nashville, IN, Sister 
Beverly K. (Darrell) Pine, Brazil, Sister 
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donald George, Brother 

Mrs. Scheffer had resided in Francesville for almost 40 years. She will be missed among the community, as she always provided a helping hand to others. She enjoyed traveling and visiting her family very much. She also enjoyed gardening.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (May 14), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the National Luekemia & Lymphoma Society. 

Ellsworth J. Pelsy

June 28, 1935 to May 9, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Ellsworth J. Pelsy, 76, of Francesville, passed away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born June 28, 1935, in Lafayette, to the late Emil and Elizabeth Bradle Pelsy. He married Luella Luginbuhl Nov. 9, 1958 in Roanoke, IL. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Dale (Terri) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Roger (Lily) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Doug (Katrina) Pelsy, Francesville, Son 
Amy Pelsy Granddaughter 
Erin Pelsy Granddaughter 
Jonathan Pelsy Grandson 
Sean Pelsy Grandson 
Rodney Pelsy Grandson 
Clayton Pelsy Grandson 
Amber (Jamie) Dulin, Step Granddaughter 
Joshua (Tiffany) Knebel, Step Grandson 
Chelsea (Michael) Sharpe, Step Granddaughter 
5 Step Great-Grandchildren 
Several Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Margaret Albrecht Pelsy, Step-Mother 
Dorothy Martin, Sister 
5 Infant Siblings 

Mr. Pelsy served in the U.S. Army. He opened an auto parts store in 1980 in Francesville. Prior to operating the store, he was engaged in farming and raising livestock.  He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitaiton will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home; and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (May 12),at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Humanitarian Distribution Center.