Obituaries
Phyllis A. Reutebuch
September 17, 1934 to August 9, 2020
WINAMAC - Phyllis A. “Babe” Reutebuch, 85, of Pulaski, passed away at 6:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
She was born Sept. 17, 1934 in Knox, to the late Alfonso and Anna DePirro DeSabatine. She grew up in Knox and graduated from Knox High School in 1953. On June 4, 1955, she married the late William R. “Bill” Reutebuch in Knox. He passed away on Aug. 31, 1996.
She is survived by:
William R. “Bill” Reutebuch, Pulaski, Son
Sandra L. “Sis” (Kenny) Becker, Winamac, Daughter
Timothy E. “Slug” (Candi) Reutebuch, Winamac, Son
Daniel P. “Spook” (Leslie) Reutebuch, Pulaski, Son
Jeff (Alisha) Becker, Grandson
Scott (Cherise) Becker, Grandson
Ty (Kirsten) Reutebuch, Grandson
Troy (Brittaney) Reutebuch, Grandson
Alexis (Danny Mayer) Reutebuch, Granddaughter
Levi McVay, Grandson
Jonah McVay, Grandson
11 Great-Grandchildren: Braylen, Reed, Elsie, Addison, Molly, Chloe, Amelia, Kayla, Kayden, Jett, and Jordyn
Betty DeSabatine, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Sharon (Jerry) Cloud, Indianapolis, Sister-in-law
Kay (Tom) Derheimer, Columbia City, Sister-in-law
Marlene (Ron) Roth, Headlee, Sister-in-law
Marsha (Rich) Lehman, Carmel, Sister-in-law
Jerald “Popcorn” Reutebuch, Tombstone, AZ, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Also survived by:
Bill’s Friend, Stephanie Hinderlider and her family, Brock, Leah, Macee and Kent Hinderlider and Chelsey Dague
Preceded in death by:
Paul “Rusty” DeSabatine, Brother
Mrs. Reutebuch and her husband owned and operated Bill and Babes in Pulaski for many years. She was a co-founder of the Pulaski Christmas Lights. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Christmas Lights.
Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.
William S. Walters
June 21, 1974 to August 4, 2020
WINAMAC - William Scott “Bill” Walters, 46, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Aug.4, at his home.
He was born June 21, 1974, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1993.
He is survived by:
Jerry Lee (Annetta) Walters Jr., Brother
Traci Jo (Jeremy) Blanks, Sister
Tia Marie Helvie, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews and Great-Nieces and Nephews
Deborah Good, Aunt
Sherry Malott, Aunt
Edward Helvie, Uncle
Ruby Helvie, Aunt
Helen Armstrong, Aunt
Birdena Pearce, Aunt
JoAnn Hero, Aunt
Elnore Girton, Aunt
Loretta Nester, Aunt
Numerous Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Jerry Lee Walters Sr., Father
Patricia Helvie Walters Jones, Mother
Harold David Walters, Twin Brother
Dorothy Gilsinger, Great-Aunt
From 1994-2008, Mr. Walters worked at Kewanna Metals. He had also worked as a farm hand for his great-aunt, Dorothy Gilsinger. He had attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed watching movies, reading, and playing chess. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Genesis R. Whiteman
February 28, 2020 to August 2, 2020
WINAMAC - Infant Genesis Rayne Whiteman, 5 months, of Winamac, passed awayunexpectedly in her sleep Sunday, Aug. 2.
She was born Feb. 28, in Winamac to Zachary Dale Whiteman and Taleasha Ann Davis, who survive.
She is also survived by:
Claire Elizabeth Whiteman, Winamac, Sister
Chloe Christine Whiteman, Winamac, Sister
Kenton and Beverly Whiteman, Kewanna, Paternal Great-Grandparents
Nancy Tuley, Winamac, Maternal Great-Grandmother
Marie Davis, Marion, OH,Maternal Great-Grandmother
Douglas and Robin Whiteman, Winamac, Paternal Grandparents
Kenneth and Becky Davis, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Taureen and Abram Fassler, Elk Grove Village, IL,Paternal Aunt
Douglas Whiteman, Jr. and Kelcie Miller, Winamac, Paternal Uncle
Kenneth Davis Jr., Winamac, Maternal Uncle
Joshalyn Davis, Winamac, Maternal Aunt
Nicholas (Kloee) Davis, Winamac,Maternal Uncle
Steven Davis, Winamac,Maternal Uncle
Five Cousins: Graham, Rylan, Lane, Lucas and Dominica
Many Great Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
She was preceded in death by:
Elwin and Clairece Bartram, Paternal Great-Grandparents
John Tuley, Maternal Great-Grandfather
Joe Davis, Maternal Great-Grandfather
Genesis was a happy baby and she loved meeting new people. She was dearlyloved by her entire family and they will always cherish her memory. Although hertime on Earth was brief, our love for Genesis will continue on forever.
A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.Private burial will beat Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family withfinal expenses.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Gregory A. Feece
May 31, 1951 to July 24, 2020
WINAMAC - Gregory A. “Greg” Feece, 69, of Winamac, passed away Friday, July 24, at the home of his son in Huntington.
He was born May 31, 1951 in Rochester, to the late Cleon and Phyllis Stout Feece. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1968.
He is survived by:
William W. (Danielle) Feece, Huntington, Son
James A. (Tracey) Feece, Dexter, MO, Son
Jaden Feece, Grandson
Jeremiah Feece, Grandson
Jacob Feece, Grandson
Brittany Hudgins, Granddaughter
Matthew Hudgins, Grandson
Drew Feece, Grandson
Joyce Feece, Granddaughter
Sheryl (Paul) DeGroot, Winamac, Sister
Mark (Sandra) Feece, Winamac, Brother
Kim (Kevin) Podell, Niece
Kelly (Mike) Bierrum, Niece
Several Great-Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Sarah Feece, Granddaughter
Jamie Lynn Anderson, Niece
Michael Garigan, Step-Father
Mr. Feece retired from the Indiana State Highway Department after working 30 years. He participated in competitive fishing and shooting events. He enjoyed hunting, archery, boating, and riding motorcycles, as well as going to sales and auctions. He especially enjoyed farming and working his tree service business. He was a jack-of-all-trades who could fix just about anything. He will be sadly missed by his kids, grandkids, brother, sister, and neighbors.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, at the funeral home with family members officiating.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital or Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park.
Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.
Nelson Reaker
July 21, 1946 to July 19, 2020
WINAMAC - Nelson Reaker, 73, of Gas City (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 4:51 p.m., Sunday, July 19, at Marion General Hospital in Marion.
He was born July 21, 1946 in Bremen, to the late Earl M. and Erma Mae Rans Reaker.
He is survived by:
Rosemary Scurry, Waycross, GA, Sister
Owen Reaker, Winamac, Brother
Darlene (Merlin) Kreighbaum, Plymouth, Sister
Elaine Lee, Waycross, GA, Niece
Bonnie Waggoner, Waycross, GA, Niece
Susan Taylor, Waycross, GA, Niece
Cathy Herrin, Bell Buckle, TN, Niece
JD Kreighbaum, Terre Haute, Nephew
Several Great Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Donald Reaker, Brother
Jay Reaker, Nephew
Earl Teitsch, Nephew
Mr. Reaker enjoyed being outside, especially doing yard work and mowing the lawn. He loved working on the family farm and driving the tractor. He also enjoyed watching old black-and-white TV shows like The Lone Ranger and Gunsmoke, as well listening to old- time radio programs. He also loved to watch football games on TV, and regardless of who was playing, he cheered for every touchdown. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. He was known to prepare everyone for the big day at least two weeks prior by saying, “big turkey.” He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Bremen Cemetery in Bremen. Burial will follow at the cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to PEAK Community Services.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
John E. Fagan
April 23, 1943 to July 16, 2020
ROYAL CENTER - John E. Fagan, 77, of Star City, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, July 16, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru, He died peacefully, with his children’s blessings, after suffering multiple strokes in early June.
He was born April 23, 1943 in Star City, to the late Thomas and Mary Catherine Gilsinger Fagan. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by:
Son, Bruce (Lisa) Fagan, Goodyear, AZ
Daughter, Annette (Brian) Kunka, Lilburn, GA
Son, Bill (Miranda) Fagan, Star City
Sister, Mary Margaret ‘Boogie’ (Joe) Hogan, Greenwood, SC
Sister, Patsy (Dave) Bearint, Decatur, IL
Sister, Kathleen ‘Snook’ (Rick) Munn, Monticello
Sister, Madonna ‘Punk’ (James) Compton, Lafayette
Grandchildren: Kendelle Fagan, Jackson Fagan Kunka, Bree Fagan, and Ashley McCreedy.
Great-Grandchildren: Izabella McCreedy and Matthew Oliver.
15 Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by brothers William, Thomas and twin brother James Fagan.
Mr. Fagan was a hard worker and lifelong farmer in Star City with his brothers, known as “The Fagan Brothers.” He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. He was a proud father. He enjoyed anything old and collecting antiques. He will be missed by his longtime companion, Mary Pratt and their dog Patches. He will also be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Rans Funeral Home, 304 S Chicago St., Royal Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 24, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski with Fr. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. (Due to the state and county social distancing restrictions only 54 people will be allowed in the church for mass.) A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., at Bill & Babes in Pulaski. All are welcome.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski/Winamac Catholic churches.
Mr. Fagan’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com
Gordon M. Dibbern
March 2, 1936 to July 11, 2020
ROYAL CENTER - Gordon M. Dibbern, 84, of Winamac passed away at 2:15 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Hickory Creek of Winamac.
Born on March 2, 1936 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Arthur and Isabel Mortimer Dibbern. On Nov. 24, 1956 he married Dorothy Foerg. She survives.
Survivors also include his son, Gary Dibbern (Susanne) of Wheaton, Ill.; daughter, Victoria McIntyre of Lombard, Ill.; brother, Donald Dibbern of Willowbrook, Ill.; and grandchildren, Amy Primeau (Carey) of Crystal Lake, Ill., Jessica Foust (Bradley) of Wheaton, Ill., Patrick McIntyre of Columbus, Ohio, Christopher McIntyre of Lombard, Ill., and Jason Dibbern (Matthew Ritter) of Wheaton, Ill. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Cayden, Josephine, Logan and Miles.
Mr. Dibbern was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a purchasing agent for Wagner Sign Company in Illinois for 25 years. He was a member of the Winamac Lions Club and the Moose Lodge in River Grove, Ill.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Hillside, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Lions Club.
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