Obituaries
Diane M. Dodson
October 1, 1944 to September 23, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Diane Marie Dodson, 74, of Reynolds (formerly of Covington), passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 23, in her home, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born Oct. 1, 1944 to the late Sidney and Helen Flynn Sublette, in Rockford, IL. Her family moved to Indiana when she was young, and she graduated from Monon High School. She married Cecil Dodson on Jan. 9, 1999 at the Living Water Church in Williamsport, IN. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Katrina (Doug) Pelsy, Francesville, Daughter
Angela Keys, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren: Amber (Alex) Leman, Indiana, Joshua (Tiffany) Knebel, Francesville, Chelsea (Michael) Sharpe, Zionsville, Ariel (Mark) Miller, Francesville, and Bradley McElfresh, Winamac.
Great-Grandchildren: Joie Keys, Esaleigh Hauptli, Bryant Kackos, Jillian Kackos, Brielle Hauptli,
Xayla Keys, Hudson Sharpe, Eleanor Sharpe, Kinzlee Knebel, and Amelia Sharpe.
Steven (Peggy) Sublette, West Lafayette, Brother
Kristine (David) Halsmer, Colorado, Sister
Kathleen (Joseph) Krintz, Battle Ground, Sister
Daniel (Darlene) Sublette, Reynolds, Brother
Kevin (Marissa) Sublette, Zionsville, Brother
Peggy Belle, Rockford, IL, Aunt
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in death by:
Bradley Sims, Son
Haley Keys, Granddaughter
Edward, Brother
Mrs. Dodson was a member of the First Christian Church in Francesville. She loved the Lord with all of her heart. She was an adventurer through life who enjoyed fishing, crafting, antique cars, bowling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a hard worker and always provided for her family. Most of all, she was a dependable and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at the First Christian Church, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at the church with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Cemetery, Monon.
Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville First Christian Church to support the "Back Pack Pantry Program" that provides healthy food for West Central students in need.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Gregory C. Frain
December 5, 1947 to April 30, 2015
KEWANNA - Gregory C. Frain, 67, of Winamac passed away at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at his residence after an extended illness.
Born Dec. 5, 1947 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Arlis Harold and Estella Lucille (Zellers) Frain. He was a 1965 Winamac High School graduate.
Survivors include his children, Colleen (Michael) Craig of Albion, Barney “Brent” Frain of St. Mary’s, GA, and Dorri (Michael) O’Donnell of Winamac; his brother, Jeffrey A. (Jerrilyn) Frain of Perry, Iowa and nephew, A.J. Frain of Perry, Iowa. He is also survived by his friend, Valerie Powers of Winamac.
Mr. Frain was a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving in the Vietnam War during 1967 and 1968. He was awarded two Purple Hearts while serving with Lima Company 3rd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment. He achieved his 28th year of continuous sobriety in March 2015. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. His special joy was gathering with his Marine Brothers at their annual reunions held all over the U.S.
Memorial services with full military rites will be performed at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Those in attendance should meet at the administration building 45 minutes prior.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund www.vvmf.org (Phone: 202-393-0090).
Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Frain Family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com
Shirley A. Hoffman
January 5, 1948 to September 18, 2019
WINAMAC - Shirley A. Hoffman, 71, of Winamac, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born Jan. 5, 1948 in Kokomo, to the late William J. and Irene Arbuckle Busch. She married Arthur Scheffer in 1967. He passed away in 1983. On Oct. 27, 1990, she married Paul Hoffman who survives.
She is survived by:
Karen (Labon) Gourley, Winamac, Daughter
Cindy (Dale) Shepard, Grovertown, Daughter
Kim (Kevin) Carpenter, Purcell, OK, Step-Daughter
Angie (Jim) Kasbohm, El Reno, OK, Step-Daughter
Penny (Dave) DeLorenzo, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Mark (Kelly) Hoffman, Edmond, OK, Step-Son
Scott (Stephanie) Hoffman, Logansport, Step-Son
14 Grandchildren: Adam, Lauren, Jordan, Michael, Kimberly, Bryan, Matthew, Steven, Heather, Lyssa, Hannah, Ethan, Levi and Alexandra.
13 Great-Grandchildren: Alia, Tucker, Cooper, Abigail, Isabelle, Alexa, Nelson, Elliana, Rome, Kade, Zaran, Cazden and Noah.
Jerry (Darlene) Busch, Brother
Johnny (Mabel) Busch, Brother
Janette (Bud) Eads, Sister
Danny Busch, Brother
Jimmie (Sandra) Busch, Brother
Patty Myers, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Janet Archer, Sister
Mrs. Hoffman was a retired laborer, having worked at Eaton Controls and Winamac Coil Spring. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, and caring for her plants. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Janice K. Schultz
June 13, 1943 to September 7, 2019
KEWANNA - Janice K. Bucinski Schultz, 76, of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born June 13, 1943 in Kewanna to Leo and Virginia Bucinski. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1961. She married Rudy Schultz on May 11, 1972. He passed away Sept. 5, 2016.
Survivors include her sisters, Joan Scheffer and Mary (Joe) Wegner, brother, Tom (Brenda) Bucinski, and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Joe Bucinski.
Mrs. Schultz worked as a lab tech at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac and enjoyed playing Bingo. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna.
Henry H. Kopka
March 20, 1918 to September 10, 2019
ROYAL CENTER - Henry H. Kopka, 101, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 4:47 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Hickory Creek of Winamac.
Born on March 20, 1918 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Milo Sr. and Mary Krohn Kopka.
Survivors include his brother, Everett (Reba) Kopka of Winamac and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters.
Mr. Kopka was a self employed handy man.
Per his wishes there will be no visitation or service. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery in Francesville at a later date.
Please sign his online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Kopka family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Bob G. Ulbricht
July 13, 1936 to September 15, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Bobby Glenn Ulbricht, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 15, with his wife, daughter Stacy and grandson beside him.
He was born July 13, 1936 in Evansville. On June 30, 1956, he married Barbara Dillender. She survives.
He is also survived by daughters Deborah Salah (Jay) and Stacy Ledford; by 12 grandchildren, Rustin Ledford, Shea (Charde) Ledford, Jobie (Toni) Ledford, Ebony (Troy) Schmidgall, Bo (Lainey) Ledford, Cali (Sabrina) Tanner, Shasta (Joshua) Thompson, Patience (Drake) Sinn, Promise (Nicolas) Wilson, True Ledford, Shiloh Ledford, and Trinity Ledford; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Martha Ulbricht; two brothers, Bill and Walter Ulbricht and one sister, Bonnie Hoeing.
Mr. Ulbricht owned and operated Querry-Ulbricht Funeral home for 36 years until his retirement in 2005. He retired to receive a lung transplant. He was very active in the Jacksonville Lung Transport Support group and spoke publically about being an organ donor. The family is grateful to one young man who gave Bob 14 additional years to live. Mr. Ulbricht spent his last few weeks at his daughter's house with his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
Mr. Ulbricht was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, riding at the early age of 17 until he was in his 80s (oxygen tank on board). He and his wife rode all over the country on their Harley. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was active with the United Way, and was a member of Lion's Club, Masonic Lodge, Giddeon International. He was a member of JAXHOG Chapter and North Judson HOG Chapter Clubhouse. He was one-in-a-million husband, father and funeral director.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.18, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A Masonic service will be at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept 19, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
In his business Mr. Ulbricht saw the love pour in with each flower delivered; or in lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
LaVerne C. Smith
September 17, 1940 to September 15, 2019
WINAMAC - LaVerne Carol Smith, 78, of Monterey, passed away at 10:46 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.
She was born Sept. 17, 1940 in Gary, to the late Walter and Anna Marie Madison Heavilin. On Oct. 18, 1961, Carol married Earl Garrison Smith in Hobart. He passed away Feb. 21, 2012.
She is survived by:
Andrea Alvey, Daughter
Sheila Marie Smith, Daughter
Catherine Helen Trakveski, Daughter
Charles Garrison Smith, Son
5 Grandchildren
Shirley Gaines, Sister
Julie Dean, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Walter Earl Smith, Son
W. Jean Vanaman, Sister
Cathy Hall, Sister
Johnny Heavilin, Brother
Mrs. Smith was baptized in the Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed bowling, reading and knitting. She loved the outdoors, especially gardening, nature and wildlife. She cherished the companionship of her dogs both living and deceased. She leaves behind four beloved dogs, Pippy, Honey, Sis and Good Girl. She was a proud homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to Hickory Creek or Pulaski Animal Center.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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