Obituaries

Donald L. Terry

May 23, 1948 to December 20, 2020

WINAMAC - Donald L. “Don” Terry, 72, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 23, 1948 in Winamac to the late Gerald “Red” and Myrna Poss Terry. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Teri L. Westfall Conrad on May 10, 2003 in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Dorinda (Anthony) Calabrese, Winamac, Daughter
Jimmy (Tara) Terry, Winamac, Son
Curt (Cathy) Bogan, Dickinson, ND, Step-Son
Kelly (Jamalyn) Bogan, Crown Point, Step-Son
Casey Bogan, Dickinson, ND, Step-Son
Grandchildren: Joel Calabrese, Jet Terry, Jaden Terry, Jager Terry, Curtis Bogan Jr., Kyleigh Bogan, Colin Bogan, Kaseylyn Bogan, and Richard Bogan.
Dwayne Terry, Winamac, Brother
Marlene (Fran) Fox, Winamac, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jenny Thompson Terry, Daughter-in-law
Darrel Terry, Brother
Linnea Lloyd, Sister
David Terry, Brother
Shorty Terry, Sister-in-law
Della Terry, Sister-in-law

Mr. Terry worked for NIPSCO and retired in April of 2003 after 32 years of service.  He was a lifetime member and Past Commander at Winamac VFW Post #1728, as well as a longtime member of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He was a former member of the Winamac American Legion Post #71 and Winamac Masonic Lodge #262 F&AM. After retirement, he found joy in helping his friends in the farming community. He enjoyed raising cattle and gardening. He was always doing something and never sat idle. He and his wife enjoyed going to the casino and playing golf together. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed fishing trips to Minnesota with his son and looked forward to deer season with his grandsons. He also enjoyed playing euchre and poker with his friends. He was a dedicated Chicago Cubs, IU Basketball, and Dale Earnhardt fan. He participated in many leagues over the years (golf, softball, bowling, and horseshoes). He loved giving back to the community and never wanted any recognition. More than anything, he loved his family very much. He had a rich and full life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Guests may schedule a time to come to visitation at www.frainmortuary.com or by calling 574-946-3222. A private funeral services will be held at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Lenvel F. Young

September 20, 1941 to December 20, 200

WINAMAC - Lenvel F. “Len” Young, 79, of Winamac, passed away at 3:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 20, 1941 in Tazewell, TN to the late Charlie and Elizabeth Long Young. On Nov. 20, 1970, he married Olive Kay “Sue” Foust Markley in Monticello. The couple was fondly referred to as “Popeye and Olive Oil.” They enjoyed dancing together. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Pierre (Becky) Young, Royal Center, Son
Crystal Young, Winamac, Daughter
Tonia (Dick) Young-Babb, Kokomo, Daughter
Sonia Herrick, Rochester, Daughter
Grandchildren: Justin Young, Loren Rebecca Young, Noah Young, Richard Babb, Cody (Quinlyn) Rude, Jacob Babb, Jason Martin, Sgt. Tylar Martin, U.S. Army; and Breanna (Kyle) Gilbert.
Great-grandchildren: Kourtlyn Young, and Zander Young.
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death:
Carson Silas Rude, Infant Great-Grandson
Harve Long, Brother
George Clayton Young, Brother
Rondy Young, Brother
Udale Young, Brother
Hattie Price, Sister
Josephine Krawchuk, Sister

Mr. Young had a very tough youth that he was able to overcome. He was a hard worker and was able to achieve more than he could have imagined. He retired from Galbreath, Inc. in Winamac where he worked as a welder for 30 years. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his dogs. He was a fan of country western music as well as western TV shows and movies. He took great care of his yard. He loved his family very much and loved when his grandson called him “Grandpa Shark Tooth”. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac, with burial following.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Dorothy E. Nice

November 2, 1921 to December 19, 2020

WINAMAC - Dorothy E. Nice, 99, of Asheboro, NC (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 6:53 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at her daughter’s home in Asheboro where she had been living since 2014.

She was born Nov. 2, 1921 in Knox, to the late Alfred and Ione Cottrell Fritz. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1939. She met Fredrick “Fred” Schultz of Star City, and married him on Feb. 16, 1941. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1957, after 16 years of marriage. After Fred’s death, she began working as a teller at First Union Bank & Trust in Winamac. Several years later, while working at the bank, she met Jacob “Jake” Nice who was a widower. They began dating and were married in September 1968. He preceded her in death in September 1985, after 17 years of marriage.

She is survived by:
Douglas (Patty) Schultz, Granger, Son
Michael (Cindy) Schultz, Winamac, Son
Peggy (Gary) Yeary, Asheboro, NC, Daughter
Darlene (Jim) Fritz, Step-Daughter
William (Becky) Nice, Step-Son
Robert (Janet) Nice, Step-Son
9 Grandchildren
15 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
10 Step-Grandchildren
16 Step-Great-Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Timothy (Becky) Schultz, Son and Daughter-in-law
Mary Newell, Step-Daughter
Dale (Marjorie) Fritz, Brother and Sister-in-law

Mrs. Nice and her first husband lived on a 160-acre farm in Star City and were blessed with four children. Later, she welcomed her second husband’s children like they were her own. In 1971, Jake and Dorothy bought a cabin on Lower McKenzie Lake in Spooner, WI where they would go to fish and relax. Many family members and friends would visit them at the cabin. She was a great hostess, always welcoming everyone who entered her door. She loved to bake pies and cinnamon rolls and to serve big meals at family gatherings. She was a skilled painter of landscapes and displayed her art work in both her home and at the 4-H Fair. She was a good sport and liked to have fun. Dorothy and Jake loved to dance. Every Sunday morning they would dance in their living room to Dean Martin’s “Everybody Loves Somebody, Sometime.” She would also dance with her granddaughters to “Old Time Rock and Roll.” She relished playing board games and watching movies from the library with the grandchildren. After Jake retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1977, they were able to travel more. Following Christmas each year, they spent a couple of months at a condo on the beach in Cocoa Beach, FL. Many family members came down to visit them. Everyone would relax, walk on the beach, and go out to “Early Bird” dinners. Jake and Dorothy always knew the best places to eat. She loved the Lord and was a member of the Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. Following her example, her children, grandchildren, step-children and step-grandchildren have made a positive impact in their communities and throughout the world. She has touched so many lives, and she has blessed us all with her presence. God’s speed, Dorothy, until we meet again.

A private graveside service will be held at Star City West Cemetery in Star City with Pastor Don Whipple officiating. Private burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Summer Reading program at the Pulaski County Public Library (121 N. Riverside Dr. Winamac, IN 46996).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Linda Thomas

March 14, 1950 to December 17, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Linda Thomas, 70, of Rensselaer, passed away at 8:34 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born March 14, 1950 to John and Christine Stone Conley.

She is survived by:
Christina Hartley, Rensselaer, Daughter
Robert (Peggy) Campbell, Logansport, Son
Kimberly Campbell, Logansport, Daughter
Kevin (Elizabeth) Campbell, Rensselaer, Son
Dianna Warran, Hobart, Adopted Daughter
10 Grandchildren: Michael, Ashly, Tiffany, Alex, Colton, Austin, Shania, Christen, Sabastian, and Ashton.
6 Great-Grandchildren: Brayden, Jayce, Addy, Joslynn, Kayden, and Nevaeh.
John “Junior” (Patricia) Conley, Phoenix, AZ, Brother
Kenneth “Kenny” (Crystal) Walker, Francesville, Brother
David (Linda) Walker, Rensselaer, Brother
Ray (Trisha) Conley, Remington, Brother
Donald Conley, Winamac, Brother
Jack Conley, Winamac, Brother
Vinia (Jr.) Carter, Wheatfield, Sister
Joanne (Larry) Whitaker, Florida, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Loretta Conley, Step-Mother

Preceded in death by:
John Conley, Father
Christine Stone Conley Walker, Mother
Richard “Ronnie” Walker, Step Father
James “Jimmy” Walker, Brother
Jim Conley, Brother
Charles Conley, Brother
Margie Terry, Sister
Loise Ann Conley, Sister
Bonnie J. Allen, Sister
Gilbert Thomas, Former Spouse

Mrs. Thomas enjoyed cooking dinners for her family and friends as well as going to the casino. She loved her family dearly and will be sadly missed.

A graveside service will be at 12 noon (CST) Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be offered to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

James A. Shorter

January 26, 1939 to December 16, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - James “Jim” A. Shorter, 81, of Winamac passed away at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

Born Jan. 26, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Alvina Shedrow Shorter of Winamac. He married Betty J. Ezra on Nov. 5, 1960. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter Amy (David) Bailey of Star City; sons Gregory (Tracey) Shorter and Steven (Chris) Shorter, both of Winamac; and brother Gerald (Pat) Shorter of Winamac. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Shorter; grandson Michael Shorter and granddaughter Christi Hoffa.

Mr. Shorter retired from Plymouth Tube, Winamac in 1999 as a foreman after 38 years of working there. He attended First Christian Church in Winamac. He enjoyed bass fishing and spending time with family and friends. His grandkids meant the world to him. He often enjoyed meeting up with his McDonald's friends.  He was an avid Notre Dame fan.

Private family services will be held.

Memorial donations can be made to First Christian Church in Winamac.

Condolences may be shared at the online guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.

Birdena D. Pearce

October 30, 1949 to December 15, 2020

WINAMAC - Birdena D. “Wendy” Pearce, 71, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15.

She was born Oct. 30, 1949 in Monterey, to the late Earl I. and Clara V. Gilsinger Walters. She was a 1968 graduate of Monterey High School. On Jan. 11, 1978 she married William E. “Bill” Pearce in Sacramento, CA. He passed away Dec. 7, 2001.

She is survived by:
Jennifer Cain (Hugo) Mercado, Elk Grove, CA, Step-Daughter
Sophia Mercado, Step-Granddaughter
Nicholas Mercado, Step-Grandson
Loretta Nester, Falls Church, VA, Sister
Elnora Girton, Monterey, Sister
JoAnn (Grant) Hero, Monterey, Sister
Sharon Walters, Fair Oaks, Sister-in-law
Robert Rosenau, North Judson, Brother-in-law
Beverly Walters, Koontz Lake, Sister-in-law
Carol Anderson, Winamac, Former Sister-in-law
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Timothy Pearce, Son
Jean Napierkowski White, Sister
Lorraine Rosenau, Sister
John Walters, Brother
Ralph Walters, Brother
Jerry Walters, Brother
Karen Floyd, Sister
Donald Walters, Brother
Stanley Walters, Infant Brother
Mary Walters, Infant Sister
Billy Walters, Infant Brother

Mrs. Pearce worked for the Social Security Administration her entire life. She worked in Virginia and California before returning home to Indiana. She was a lifelong member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at Community Services of Starke County. She also enjoyed her cats, playing BINGO, and going to the boat. Most of all, she loved her family and friends very much. She cherished her trips to California to visit her family.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac, with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey, or the American Diabetes’s Association.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.