Obituaries
Chris Lee Wuethrich
March 14, 1935 to September 2, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Chris Lee Wuethrich, 84, of Francesville, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, surrounded by his family.
He was the youngest of a family of 13 children born to the late Christian and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich on March 14, 1935 in Francesville. On Oct. 2, 1955 he married Ruth E. Stoller. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Ken (Lyn) Wuethrich, Indianapolis, Son
Kitty (Dennis) Gutwein, Francesville, Daughter
Kevin (Connie) Wuethrich, Francesville, Son
Chris (Carla) Wuethrich, Troy, IL, Son
Kelly (Mark) Ramseyer, Livonia, MI, Daughter
Kirby (April) Wuethrich, Zionsville, Son
33 grandchildren: Heather (Michael) Rowe, Seth (Jenny) Wuethrich, Sean (Julie) Wuethrich, Jacob (Michelle) Gutwein, Jonathan (Jessica) Gutwein, Lydia (Jardon) Koebcke, Kara (Jason) Bohlinger, Kristy (Jason) Carlile, Kaitlyn (Jake) Podell, Levi (Kyann) Wuethrich, Meagan (Brad) Frank, Landon (Hannah) Wuethrich, Marissa Wuethrich, Cambria Wuethrich, Carrie Ramseyer, Caleb (Autumn) Ramseyer, Grace Ramseyer, Grant Ramseyer, Abigail Wuethrich, and Cale Wuethrich.
31 great grandchildren
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Brother
Marjean Wuethrich, Sister-in-law
Nola Wuethrich, Sister-in-law
Marian Yoder, Sister-in-law
Marcia Stoller, Sister-in-law
Richard (Arlene) Stoller, Brother-in-law
Many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Theresa (Paul) Von Tobel, Sister
Wilma (Jack) Stewart, Sister
Velda (Lee) Overmyer, Sister
Mildred (Eugene) Huber, Sister
Elizabeth (John) Schambach, Sister
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Sister
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Sister
Willis Wuethrich, Brother
David (Barb) Wuethrich, Brother
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister
Richard Wuethrich, Brother
Lester Stoller, Brother-in-law
Eugene Yoder, Brother-in-law
Mr. Wuethrich attended Gillam grade school and graduated from Francesville High School in 1954. He had a great love for music, played the cornet in band and, of course, his guitar. He enjoyed being on the basketball team. After graduation he worked for Francesville Auto and then Von Tobel Lumber Yard in town before purchasing a farm west of Francesville where he and his wife raised their children.
He gave his life to the Lord in 1954 and was a member of the Apostolic Church. He was always ready to help and give whatever was needed to anyone. He didn't know a stranger. He sang and worshiped with the Gospel Heirs Sextet for many years. His love of music spread to those around him. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of music with each of his children. He was a very patient, loving, hard-working and teaching father.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call or Southern Care Hospice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.
Tamera D. Tirey
August 9, 1962 to September 1, 2019
WINAMAC - Tamera D. "Tammy" Tirey, 57, of Winamac, passed away at home on Sunday, Sept. 1, after a brief illness.
She was born Aug. 9, 1962 in Knox, to the late Francis J. and Betty J. Isler Roe. On Feb. 14, 1998, she married Dallis J. Tirey in Winamac. He survives.
She is survived by:
Thomas A. (Amy Malwin) Miller, Winamac, Son
Jessica L. (Freddy Washington) Miller, Winamac, Daughter
Robbie W. (Jenny) Tirey, Winamac, Step-Son
Alicia D. Lloyd, Step-Daughter
Kameron Miller, Grandson
Caleb Tirey, Grandson
Alexis Lloyd, Granddaughter
Carter Pena, Grandson
James R. Isler, Brother
Diane L. (John) Kennedy, Sister
Kevin F. (Connie) Roe, Brother
Debra J. (Ramon) Rodriguez, Sister
Kimberly J. (Vance Allseitz) Roe, Sister
Danette M. Button, Sister
Delia Roe, Sister-in-law
Richard Creasy, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Linda L. Roe, Infant Sister
Thomas L. Roe, Brother
Vince Button, Brother-in-law
Brenda Creasy, Sister-in-law
Mrs. Tirey was a proud wife and mother, and worked at Eaton's for 18 years. She enjoyed knitting, painting, crafting, gardening and cooking. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Friday. The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Friday, Sept. 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Doris A. Getz
May 28, 1931 to August 29, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Doris Arlene Prettyman Getz, 88, of Francesville, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday morning Aug. 29
She was born May 28, 1931, in Francesville to the late Merl and Alma Peters Prettyman. She was a 1949 graduate of Pulaski High School. She married Keith M. Getz on June 4, 1950 in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1994.
She is survived by:
Jill Kozeluh, Daughter
Jenna (Dan) Kilgus, Daughter
Jody (Bruce) Waibel, Daughter
Jason (Maggie) Getz, Son
10 grandchildren: Aaron (Kayla) Kilgus, Trenton (Cammie) Kilgus, Alisia (Kent) Schlatter, Stuart (Sarah) Kilgus, Mark (Anna) Waibel, Colby Waibel, Kaitlin Waibel, Alexandra Getz, Leanna Getz and Ethan Getz
9 great-grandchildren
Donald (Mary) Prettyman, Brother
Theodore (Wendy) Prettyman, Brother
She was preceded in death by:
Joseph Kozeluh, Son-in-law
Maya Getz, Granddaughter
5 Brothers: Roger, Robert, Ralph, Charles "Dick" and Ronald Prettyman
Mrs. Getz and her husband owned and operated Getz Plumbing and Heating in Francesville where she worked as bookkeeper. She enjoyed working at the Francesville Library and was on the board for many years (serving as president). She was a faithful volunteer at both hospitals in Lafayette. She was happiest when serving others. She committed her life to her saviour Jesus Christ and was baptized in 1962. She was a devoted member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. She was an avid reader and enjoyed flower gardening. Most of all, she cherished her family (especially her grandchildren), valued her close circle of friends and loved the Francesville community. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to the services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Public Library or the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Carey M. Baugh
August 5, 1956 to August 29, 2019
WINAMAC - Carey M. Baugh, 63, of Winamac, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 3 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29.
She was born Aug. 5, 1956 in Gary to the late William and Imogene Hall Sheets. She graduated from Winamac Community High School. On Sept. 9, 1978, she married Donald Wayne Baugh, Sr. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by:
Donald Wayne (Charity) Baugh Jr., Son
Jo Ellen (Steve) Nellans, Daughter
Patrick Lee (Jamie) Baugh, Son
Jason M. (Melissa) Baugh, Son
Ariel Joleen (James) Ritenour, Daughter
Connie Denny, Step-Daughter
Wayde A. Bradley, Son-in-law
Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Judith Kay (Steve) Foerg, Sister
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hartisch, Sister
William "Bill" (Deb) Sheets, Brother
Daniel Sheets, Brother
Debbie Sheets, Sister-in-law
Art Foerg, Brother-in-law
Marshall Thomas, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jamie Allyn Sheets, Daughter
Victoria Sue Thomas, Sister
Timothy Sheets, Brother
Theodore Sheets, Brother
Karl Hartisch, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Baugh was a devoted wife and mother who also worked at Fulton Industries in Rochester, and Walmart in Plymouth. She enjoyed bowling and collecting wolves and dream catchers. Most of all, she loved her family and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating.
Private burial will be at Pro Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Jay E. Bitterling
September 3, 1948 to August 31, 2019
WINAMAC - Jay E. “Moondoggie” Bitterling, 70, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, at his home.
He was born Sept. 3, 1948 at home in rural Winamac to the late Harold W. and Evelyn Hall Bitterling. On April 7, 1984, he married Candace L. Phillips Hedges in Beardstown. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Jesse (Rhonda) Bitterling, Star City, Son
Jamie (Dan) Wenzler, Kewanna, Daughter
Jason (Christy) Bitterling, Star City, Son
13 Grandchildren: Jorden Bitterling, Trevor Bitterling, Will Planck, Matthew (Becca) Wenzler, Nathan Wenzler, Josh Wenzler, Jared Wenzler, Austen Brown, Dalten Allman, Brittany Cornwell, Alyssa Cornwell, Jason Bitterling Jr. and Braxton Bittlering.
3 Great-Grandchildren: Claire, Leon and Harper
Judy Markley, Winamac, Sister
Jerry (Laura) Bitterling, Logansport, Brother
Julie (Dan) Birge, Kewanna, Sister
Jeff Markley, Rochester, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Harold W. Bitterling, Father
Evelyn Hall Markley, Mother
Jackie Lee Bitterling, Infant Brother
Mr. Bitterling was a self-employed truck driver for many years. He enjoyed racing and watching his family continue the family race tradition. He also enjoyed scrapping and raising animals. He liked telling stories and never met a stranger. He was well-known for his good sense of humor and generosity. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and beloved dog, Jack.
The family will host a celebration of life service at the Winamac Eagles. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to funeral home to assist the family with expenses, or to the family.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Clara E. Viktora
August 7, 1933 to August 24, 2019
WINAMAC - Clara Ellen Viktora, 86, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Francesville, to the late Carl and Tena Kruger Garling. She was a 1951 graduate of Francesville High School. On April 11, 1953 Clara married Anthony F. "Tony" Viktora. He died on Aug. 22, 2015.
She is survived by:
Pam (Darl Holbrook) Viktora, Francesville, Daughter
Kevin (Jeanna Nesius) Viktora, Francesville, Son
Sarah Viktora, Granddaughter
Zoe Viktora, Granddaughter
Bertha (Jim) Rose, North Judson, Sister
Leonard "Sonny" (Evelyn) Garling, Francesville, Brother
Charles Rose, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Berniece Rose, Sister
Louise Dommer, Sister
Mrs. Viktora was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ, the Ladies Guild of the church and was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. Being home with her family and teaching them how to make the perfect piecrust or homemade Christmas gifts is what made her the happiest.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Edward E. Gady
January 14, 1923 to August 18, 2019
ROYAL CENTER - Edward E. Gady, 96, of Star City passed away at 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on Jan. 14, 1923 in Star City, he was the son of the late Elmer “Ruey” and Josephine Crist Gady. He was a Pulaski High School graduate. On Sept. 11, 1955 he married Catherine Wood. She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2004.
Survivors include his sons, Rex (Shelley) Gady of Burnettsville, Ronald (Carol) Gady of Star City and Robert Tinkle of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; and grandchildren, Jessica Gady, Ryan Gady, Brent Gady all of Royal Center; Dawn Patterson, Brian Tinkle, Robbie Tinkle and Kara Blevins all of Oliver Springs, Tenn. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Elmer Gady and sister, Mary Alice Stacy.
Mr. Gady was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Winamac and the Eagles Lodge in Logansport. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends.
Per Mr. Gady's wishes there will be no visitation or service.
Condolences for the Gady family may be left by signing the guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center.
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