Obituaries

Floyd Wireman Jr.

May 29, 1946 to February 13, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Floyd “Jay” Wireman Jr., 73, of Knox, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

He was born May 29, 1946 in Salyersville, KY to the late Floyd and Goldie Wireman Wireman. He moved to Indiana with his family as a child.

He is survived by:
Laura (Travis Whitlock) Wireman, Lafayette, Daughter
Randal Wireman, Medaryville, Son
7 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
Betty Jo (David) Williams, Medaryville, Sister
Donna Wireman, Medaryville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews & Great-Nieces and Nephews
Numerous Cousins
Ed and Pam Sparks, Knox, Special Friends

Preceded in death by:
Diana Hendershot Wireman, Former Spouse
Opal Clark, Sister
Ethel Wireman, Sister
Jean Ann Wireman, Sister
Mac Arthur Wireman, Brother
James Wireman, Brother
Alice Fay Wireman, Infant Sister
Patsy Sue Wireman, Infant Sister
Auadeen Wireman, Infant Sister
Henry Wireman, Infant Brother

Mr. Wireman was a welder for many years at Allis Chalmers in LaPorte, and also worked as a welder in the oil fields in Louisiana. He lived in Seattle, WA before moving back to Indiana to retire. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning, but his favorite thing to do was fish. He attended the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. He was a kind man who never knew a stranger. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, at the Assembly of God Church in Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. (Monday), at the church with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

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

John H. Cargo

April 11, 1951 to February 5, 2020

KNOX - John H. Cargo, 68, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5.

He was born April 11, 1951 in Valparaiso, to John L. Ruwersma and Lodema Mildred Ruwersma Cargo, both deceased. On Feb. 14, 1976, in Knox, he married Mary Foerg. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Mike (Shenelle) Cargo of Knox and Beth (Tony) Johnson of Valparaiso; siblings, Helen (Glenn) Olsen of Kouts, Darrell Ruwersma of Texas, Joanne (Bill) Atkins of Texas, and Rose (Steve) Evans of Texas; half-brothers and sisters, Ravina Lucas, Harold Ruwersma, Roger Ruwersma, Wendall Ruwersma and Adah Ruwersma Cirullo; and his grandchildren, Jarod and McKenna Cargo of Knox and Abigail, Ian and Wyatt Johnson of Valparaiso.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Martin “Bud” Cargo.

Mr. Cargo attended the Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth where he taught SundaySchool and filled in at the pulpit when needed. He enjoyed pastoring the New Hope Baptist Church in Knox for 25 years and had been a drywall contractor for 45 years. He enjoyed going to the Covered Bridge Festival and antiquing,but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. (ET), Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth; with visitation two hours prior to services. Interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Grace Baptist Christian School, 1830 N. Michigan, Plymouth, IN 46563. 

Judith E. Stinemetz

August 30, 1942 to February 8, 2020

WINAMAC - Judith E. “Judy” Stinemetz, 77, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 8, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 30, 1942 in Winamac to the late Harold and Iris Fern Kersey Shannon. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1960. On June 23, 1984 she married George Joseph Stinemetz. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Burke (Sonya) Tarble Lt Col, Retired, Son
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Daughter
Gerry Jo (Kenny) Whitehead, Daughter
Missy Rehm, Daughter
Susan (Paul) Stearns, Daughter
Mike Stinemetz, Son
14 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
Joan Ryder, Sister
Jack (Brenda) Shannon, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: Harold
Daniel Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl Great-Grand Daughter
Julia Shannon Sister
Betty McCord, Sister
Janet Willis, Sister
Jerry Shannon, Brother

Mrs. Stinemetz was retired from Pulaski Memorial Hospital after 37 years. She had worked as the dietary manager and environmental services manager. She was currently employed at Refined in Winamac. She had a lifelong history as a volunteer. She managed the food pantry at Pulaski County Human Services, and served on the Hospital Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She had served as bartender and bar manager at the Winamac Moose for many years. She was a member of the Eagles in Winamac. She was active in the Winamac High School Alumni organization. She was active in Republican Party politics in Pulaski County and had served as an election officer for many years. She often volunteered for fund raisers in the community. She received the HJ Halleck Community Service Award in 2015. She enjoyed raising flowers, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful caregiver to her husband George.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Michelle White officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Daniel Reedy.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

David B. Frazier Sr.

December 16, 1964 to February 3, 2020

WINAMAC - David B. Frazier Sr., 55, of Winamac (formerly of North Judson), passed away Monday, Feb. 3, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

He was born Dec. 16, 1964 in Huntington. He attended North Judson High School.

He is survived by:
David B. (Kennedy Grandstaff) Frazier, Winamac, Son
Shayla (Devan) Northcutt, Winamac, Daughter
 Makenzie (Michael Kellems) Frazier, Star City, Daughter
3 Grandchildren: Brayden, Josephine and Hannah
Janet Colleen (John) Farman, Florida, Sister
Tim Frazier, Arizona, Brother
Dale (Judy) Frazier, Florida, Brother
Lori (Don) Smith, Indiana, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Traci (Tammi) Smith, North Judson, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
James (Alma) Frazier, Father
Phil (Tina) Frazier, Brother
Larry Frazier, Brother

Mr. Frazier worked most of his life as a truck driver. He was a member of Free United Baptist Church in North Judson. He was an avid pool player and enjoyed playing his guitar. He loved his dog, Sugar Poo, who went everywhere with him. More than anything, he loved his children and grandchildren very much.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. (ET) Friday, Feb. 7, at Free United Baptist Church in North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. (ET) Friday, at the church with Pastor Ed Trusty officiating.

 Memorial donations may made to funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

James H. Clark

March 11, 1952 to January 23, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - James Hank Clark, 67, of Francesville, passed away at 3 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, at Eagle Valley Meadows Assisted Living in Indianapolis.

He was born March 11, 1952 to the late Rose Marie Clark.

He is survived by:
Nancy Hambree, Aunt
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jewell Mae Karlson, Aunt
Elizabeth Ellen Poore, Aunt
Glenna Clark, Aunt

Private burial will take place at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to White Post Cemetery.

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

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

Larry D. Galbreath

August 23, 1942 to January 29, 2020

WINAMAC - Larry Dean Galbreath, 77, of Winamac, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.

He was born Aug. 23, 1942 in Winamac to the late Virgil L. and Zelma P. Russell Galbreath. He graduated from Winamac High School and studied electronic engineering at DeVry.

He is survived by:
James (Jacalyn) Galbreath, Winamac, Son
William Galbreath, Winamac, Son
Laura (Jeff) Wolfe, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren: Damen Galbreath, Devon Galbreath, Dakota Galbreath, Lucas Hibshman, Rylan Hibshman Galbreath, and Lillian Wolfe.
Great-Grandchildren: Leah Galbreath, and Olivia Galbreath
Many Cousins

Mr. Galbreath worked many years as a milkman for Dean’s in Rochester, and as a delivery man for Kent Elevator in Winamac. He retired from Tippecanoe Beverage in Winamac where he was a delivery man for over 40 years. He was a longtime member of the Winamac Conservation Club. He was a firearms instructor for Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Sports Club and for Boy Scouts of America at Camp Buffalo. He also was an active volunteer with the Eric Corey Foundation Turkey Tracks Hunt . He was a former member of the Winamac Eagles. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing softball. He also enjoyed playing cards with the crew at McDonalds. He dedicated much of his retirement time to genealogy at the Pulaski County Public Library. He was a friend to many and did not know a stranger. Most of all, he was a loving dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, (Feb. 3), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Eric Corey Foundation Turkey Tracks Hunt (turkey hunting for special needs hunters).

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