Obituaries
Edgar Miranda Mora
September 12, 1988 to September 27, 2020
WINAMAC - Edgar Miranda Mora, 32, of Chicago, passed away from injuries resulting from an automobile accident on Sunday, Sept.27, in Monterey.
He was born Sept. 12, 1988 in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico.

He is survived by:
Edgar Jordan Miranda Mora, Son
Nathan Miranda Mora, Son
Dominick Miranda Mora, Son
Daniela Diaz, Fiancé, Lake Bruce
Maria Carmela Mora Perdomo, Mother
Eleuterio Miranda Vergara, Father
Victor Miranda Mora, Brother
Lourdes Miranda Mora, Sister
Angelina Miranda Mora, Sister
Maria del Rosario, Sister
Elva Miriam, Sister
Raul Miranda, Cousin
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Mr. Mora worked in construction in Chicago. He was hardworking and very outgoing. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. Most of all, he was a loving father to his three children.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating in Spanish. Burial will be in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico at a later date.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Harold D. Wallace
May 6, 1936 to September 23, 2020
WINAMAC - Harold D. Wallace, 84, of Monterey, formerly of Union Mills, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Fountainview Terrace in LaPorte.
He was born May 6, 1936 in Clay, KY to the late Tommy and Virginia Owen Wallace. After graduating from high school in Kentucky, he moved to Gary to find work. Not only did he accomplish that, he met Nancy L. Campbell. They were married March 23, 1957 in Hebron. She passed away Sept. 10, 2010.

He is survived by:
Karen Wallace, LaPorte, Daughter
Mark (Debra McCombe) Wallace, Monterey, Son
Michael (Dollie) Wallace, Valparaiso, Son
Richard (Donna) Wallace, Monterey, Son
Amanda (Lou Young) Wallace, Granddaughter
Courtney (Jack) Granger, Granddaughter
Scott (Kim) Bailey, Grandson
Jason (Joy) Jurgenson, Grandson
9 Great-Grandchildren
JoNell (David) Kyler, Cadiz, KY, Sister
Elsie Wallace, Clay, KY, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
David Wallace, Brother
Mr. Wallace retired in 1994 after 30 years with Bethlehem Steel as a millwright foreman. He and his wife moved to Monterey after retirement. They spent every summer at Nelson Lake in Hayward, WI and many winters in Zephyrhills, FL. He was a former member of the Union Mills Lion’s Club and a former volunteer fireman for the Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was well known as a local expert around Nelson Lake when it came to finding fishing holes. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and building birdhouses. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to help others. He will be sadly missed. The family wishes to thank Debra McCombe and the staff of Fountainview Terrace for faithfully caring for our father on his journey to the great fishing hole in the sky.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28, at the funeral home with Pastor Jay Loucks. Private burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.
Memorial donations may be made to Monterey Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Department in Monterey, or Lambs Chapel in LaPorte.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Shannon J. Bretzinger
July 17, 2003 to September 18, 2020
MONTICELLO – Shannon J. “Sheng Sheng” Bretzinger, 17, Francesville, passed away very unexpectedly Friday evening, Sept. 18, while attending a high school football game at West Central High School in Francesville.
She was born July 17, 2003, in Monticello, the daughter of Jon K. and Sonita Y. Ysik Bretzinger. She had lived in the Francesville area all of her life.

Survivors include:
Parents, of Francesville
Janine Bretzinger of Francesville, sister
Nonito Ysik of Philippines, maternal grandfather
Rowena Ashton of Monticello, aunt
Merlina Weaver of Burnettsville, aunt
Numerous friends
Preceded in death:
Zosima G. Ysik, maternal grandmother
John E. and Virginia B. Ezra Bretzinger, paternal grandparents
Miss Bretzinger was a senior at West Central High School. She was a "techie" and loved playing games and was always online with her friends playing games. She loved cats. She loved all of her family and was very protective of her sister, Janine. She was looking forward to furthering her education at Ivy Tech Community College of Lafayette and getting her degree in nursing. Most of all and most importantly, she was a very loving and caring person, and would do anything for anybody. She was the kindest soul and loved animals.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the West Central High School auxiliary gym, Francesville; and from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello. A celebration of life service will follow at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Blake Hall of the Monticello Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello.
Memorial donations may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at West Central High School or at the funeral home; or donations may be mailed to Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, IN 47960.
Raymond J. Meeks
August 19, 1933 to September 18, 2020
MEDARYVILLE - Raymond Jacob “Ray” Meeks, 87, of Medaryville, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Aug. 19, 1933 in Catlettsburg, KY to Stone and Maude Hunt Meeks. At the age of 11, his family moved to rural Jasper County, where he spent the rest of his youth. He graduated from Wheatfield High School. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He met the love of his life, Beverly A. “Bev” Passmore, at church. He pursued his love interest by visiting her at Clark’s Drug Store in Medaryville. The couple was married Jan. 14, 1961, at the Medaryville Methodist Church, and they have been inseparable ever since. That union brought two wonderful children in to this world, both of whom Ray was very proud.

He is survived by:
Beverly A. [Passmore] Meeks, Medaryville, Wife
Robert W. (Nancy) Meeks, Lebanon,Son
William Jacob Cobb, Grandson
Jarred S. Meeks, Grandson
Evan M. Meeks, Grandson
Eddie (Juanita) Allen, Brother
Betty (Harris) Hale, Sister
Larry (Sherry) Allen, Brother
Bob Walter, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Stone Meeks, Father
Maude Hunt Meeks Allen, Mother
Edward Allen, Step-Father
Karen Sue Meeks Cobb, Daughter
Chester “Chet” (Leona) Meeks, Brother
Phyllis Ann (Charles) Fleenor, Sister
Kendle (Sharon) Allen, Brother
Madeline (Tom) Caldwell, Sister
Geraldine Walter, Sister
Mr. Meeks spent most of his life in trucking. He owned four trucks that he leased to Diamond Trucking and also enjoyed driving truck himself. Together, he and his wife ran their business for over 35 years. He was a member Lafayette First Assembly of God Church for many years. For the past 20 years, he has been an active member of Medaryville Assembly of God. He enjoyed being a part of the Lay Witness Mission and sharing God’s word daily. He loved camping with his family as well as spending winters in Lehigh Acres, FL. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning. He also enjoyed antiquing. He was a devoted husband, dad, and papaw. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the funeral home Saturday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to Karen’s Angels or Medaryville Assembly of God Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
The family requests that all friends and family who visit the funeral home observe the governor’s mandate to wear facial coverings and observe social distancing. Thank You.
Mary L. Pfledderer
August 4, 1938 to September 19, 2020
FRANCESVILLE - Mary Louise Pfledderer, 82, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at her home.
She was born Aug. 4, 1938 in Medaryville, to the late Leslie and Leona Mae Archer Lewark. On Dec. 16, 1961, she married Adam R. Pfledderer. He passed away on Jan. 2, 2010.

She is survived by:
Cindy Kloosterman, Francesville, Daughter
Della Mattern, Rensselaer, Daughter
George (Karen) Pfledderer, Reynolds, Son
6 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandson
Bruce Lewark, Monticello, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Norma Jean Bailey, Sister
Leslie Starr Lewark Jr., Brother
Fed Eugene Lewark, Brother
William Alfred Lewark, Brother
Wilbur Stanley Lewark, Brother
Kenneth Joe Lewark, Brother
Robert Michael Lewark, Brother
Dwight Charles Lewark, Brother
Mrs. Pfledderer had two jobs throughout her life, working at Medaryville Garment Factory and Schumacher’s Factory in Rensselaer. She loved helping watch children for family and friends. She was fondly known as “Big Granny.” She enjoyed reading, puzzles, and playing games on her tablet. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Fugett officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Amanda Schadd
July 22, 1983 to September 17, 2020
WINAMAC - Amanda Schadd, 37, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, in Hebron.

She was born July 22, 1983 in Centralia, IL to Raymond and Bonnie Holbrook Stroup. She married Joel Schadd. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Taylor Williams, Daughter
Brandon Williams Son
Bonnie Williams, Mother
Raymond Stroup Brother
She was preceded in death by:
Raymond Stroup Father
The family will host a celebration of life gathering at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the American Legion Post #96 in Medaryville.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Mary A. Fields
HAMLET – Mary Ann Fields, 73, Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, at her home, following an illness.

She was born Aug. 13, 1947 in Winamac to Lawrence and Gladys Strand Pugh. On Aug. 13, 1977 she married Jimmie Mullins in Hamlet.
Survivors include: three sons Mike (Judy) Fields of Bloomington, IL, Andy Campbell and Chris Fields both of Logansport; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister Alice Rankin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Phillip Fields, and three brothers Johnnie, Tim, and Robert.
Visiting hours will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (ET), Monday Sept. 14, at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. There will be no funeral service at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m., Monday at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winamac.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines and regulations facemasks and social distancing are required inside the funeral home.
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