Obituaries

Mildred G. Stoll

May 30, 1916 to February 13, 2019

WINAMAC - Mildred Grace "Milly" Stoll, 102, of Avilla, IN (formerly of Medaryville) passed away peacefully in her sleept at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.

She was born May 30, 1916 in Winamac, to the late Romie and Sylvia Grace Poisel Chamness. She married Albert Joseph Stoll on June 5, 1938 in Winamac. He passed away June 7, 1957.

Survivors include: 
Bob Stoll, Avilla, Son 
Janie Bartholomew, Avilla, Daughter 
Ginny Babcock, Ocala, FL, Daughter 
Shirley Wireman, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Jeannie (John) Majchrzak, Grovertown, Daughter 
Kaye Souders, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Pauline DeBoard, Medaryville, Daughter 
Bev (Gene) Westlund, Medaryville, Daughter 
Vicky (Butch) Caskey, Ligonier, Daughter 
Joan Stoll, Denham, Daughter-in-law 
27 Grandchildren 
Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren 
Lydia Kennedy, Winamac, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Marvin "Butch" Stoll, Son 
Joseph "Joey" Stoll, Son 
Jack Bartholomew, Son-in-law 
Ray Babcock, Son-in-law 
Larry Wireman, Son-in-law 
Paul DeBoard, Son-in-law 
David Komon, Infant Grandson 
Jessica Sayler, Great-Granddaughter 
Keaton Ganin, Infant Great-Grandson 
Elsie Kersey, Sister 
Ruth Garling, Sister 
Dorothy Tuley, Sister 
Arthur "Art" Chamness, Brother

Mrs. Stoll successfully raised 11 children while living in her own home in Medaryville. In 1978, she moved from Medaryville to Avilla to live with her oldest daughter. She was a talented painter and guitarist. She enjoyed crafting, especially crewel work, embroidery and crocheting. She also enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Saturday), at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Hospice.

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

Leroy G. Ash

May 18, 1943 to February 2, 2019

MUNCIE - Leroy George Ash, 75, (formerly of Winamac) passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, at home with his wife and children at his side.

He was born May 18, 1943, the son of the late Arthur Pete and Catherine Wandrey Ash.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Ash; his brother, John (Terry) Ash; his children, Katie, Hannah, Haley and Olivia Johnson, Brook (Crystal) Ash, Natalie Forte, Carla (Matt) Pratt, and Justin (Johanna) Ash; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by co-presidents of the R.O.M.E.O Club, Randy Acres and Bob Llewellyn; and all of his pets named Pete.

In his youth, Mr. Ash was a member of the Marine Corps Band, and he played Taps at the funeral for the first fallen officer in Vietnam. Upon his return to Indiana, he began a 25-year career at Wilson Foods, then served as a corrections officer for Logansport’s juvenile detention center until he retired in 2007. He was a talented musician, a skill he put to use as a trumpet player in several bands and as a vocalist for the San Quentin Seven. There wasn’t a song on the radio he couldn’t improve by singing along or ham-boning to, or a pie he wouldn’t make sure you tried before you could leave the house.

Mr. Ash is remembered for his easygoing nature and quick-witted sense of humor that brightened the lives of those around him and endured even in his most difficult times. He was the eye of the storm in a family that was always moving; if you asked him, he’d tell you it was like being in the middle of a flock of sparrows. Fair winds and following seas to a loving man, whose smile lit up a room even if he hated to be told so.

Arrangements entrusted to Parson Mortuary, Muncie.

Wayne Stalbaum

January 21, 1946 to February 9, 2019

WHEATFIELD - Wayne "Butch" Stalbaum, 73, of Medaryville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, at his home with loving family around him.

He was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Jasper County, to  the late Raymond L. and Betty E. Williams Stalbaum. He graduated from Tefft High School and married Betty L. Risner on June 27, 1964 in Tefft. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Children: Raymond ‘Butchie’ (Bobbi) Stalbaum and Janet (James) Derflinger.
6 grandchildren: Derrick (Abbie) Stalbaum, Kia (Rodney) Farman, Devin Stalbaum, Wesley Derflinger, Dakota Stalbaum, and Darian Stalbaum.
2 great-grandchildren: Kennedy and Madison Stalbaum.
Siblings: Bonnie (Jerry) Metts, Larry (Sharon) Stalbaum, and Russel (special friend Kharon) Stalbaum.
Sister-in-law: Sharon R. Stalbaum
Many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Stalbaum and Jack Stalbaum; and sister-in-law Lisa Stalbaum.

Mr. Stalbaum worked at Thermo Products, and was a farmer. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and his cows.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Feb. 14, at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E. Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, at the Medaryville Christian Church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Interment will follow at the San Pierre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.

Peter E. Bedoian

February 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Peter Edward "Pete" Bedoian, 86, of Hendersonville, NC (formerly of Lowell) passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, at Carolina Village in Hendersonville.

 A native of Chicago, he was the son of the late Israel and Anna Kaminski Bedoian. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War and was stationed in Iceland. On Nov. 16, 1957, he married his wife of 54 years, Diane C. Marse. She passed away Sept. 1, 2012.

He is survived by: 
Michael (Shanda) Bedoian, Saluda, NC, Son 
Susan (Bill) Gavin, Goodyear, AZ, Daughter 
Sharon (Jeff) Wagner, Winamac, Daughter 
Laura (Doug) Langen, Zionsville, Daughter 
7 grandchildren: Jacquelyn (Zach) Jeanes, Nicholas (Caroline) Williams, Steven Wagner, Micayla Bedoian, Jenna Langen, Alyssa Wagner and Cyrena Bedoian. 
2 great-grandchildren: Ella June Jeanes and Cameron Kai Williams. 
3 brothers: John (Judy) Bedoian, Charlie Bedoian and Bob (Pat) Bedoian. 
1 sister: Margaret Novak 
Many nieces and nephews 
Joan Wright, Hendersonville, NC, Companion

He preceded in death by: 
Mary Wodziak, Sister 
Eugene Novak, Brother-in-law

The Bedoians raised their family in Lowell for 30 years before moving to Saluda, NC in 1996. They had also resided in Calumet Park, IL and Blue Island, IL. Mr. Bedoian retired from Linde Air Products in East Chicago. In retirement, he worked at Langen Realty in Lowell; Carquest in Hendersonville; and Camp Green Cove & Camp Mondamin in Zirconia, NC. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lowell. He was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville where he volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of Knights of Columbus in Lowell and Youche Country Club in Crown Point. He had formerly served as a Cedar Creek Township Trustee in Lake County. He enjoyed playing golf and playing the accordion. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.

A memorial mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC with Rev. Praveen Turaka officiating.

A second memorial mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Immediately following burial, a celebration of life service will be held at the Winamac First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity in Mr. Bedoian's honor.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Nelda M. Manning-Garrett

August 9, 1928 to February 4, 2019

WINAMAC - Nelda M. Manning-Garrett, 90, of Royal Center, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, at her home.

She was born Aug. 9, 1928 in Francesville, to the late Herman George and Malinda Louise Koebcke Onken. She was a 1946 graduate of Francesville High School. On Dec. 27, 1950, she married Robert Dale Manning. He passed away Dec. 12, 1970. On Dec. 9, 1975, she married Ronald Ward Garrett. He survives.

She is survived by: 
Barbara Pugh, Star City, Daughter 
Kelly Werner, Idaville, Granddaughter 
Bethany (Donny Rapacki) Haskins, Winamac, Great-Granddaughter 
LCpl Travis (Mary) Werner, USMC, Oceanside, CA Great-Grandson 
Ruth Ann Vollmer, Atlanta, GA, Sister 
Fred (Dee) Vollmer, Jr., Maryville, TN, Brother 
Bob (Helen) Vollmer, Noblesville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Leon E. Onken, Brother 
Clarence W. "Buddy" Onken, Brother 
Frances L. "Tootie" Cummins, Sister 
Richard F. "Bud" Vollmer, Brother 
Norma Lee Decker, Sister

Mrs. Manning-Garrett was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. She had formerly worked as a cook at Medaryville High School and West Central High School. She was the former owner of Matilda's restaurant in Winamac, and retired from Sander's Deli in 2003. She enjoyed collecting recipes as well as cooking and baking. She also enjoyed collecting bunnies. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her granddaughter (Kelly) and great grandchildren (Bethany and Travis). She was anticipating the birth of her first great-great-grandchild (Baby Rapacki). She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday, Feb. 7, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Thursday), at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

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

Chastity N. Bennett

June 15, 1990 to February 4, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Chastity Nicole "Chas" Bennett, 28, of Francesville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 4, at her home.

She was born June 15, 1990 in Winamac, to Randy and Sherrie Nightingale Bennett. She graduated from West Central High School in 2011.

She is survived by: 
Isabelle Harris, Francesville, Daughter 
Randy (Linda) Bennett, Francesville, Father 
Sherrie Hauptli, Monticello, Mother 
Tim (Jodie) Bennett, Wheatfield, Brother 
Cheyenne Lynch, Medaryville, Sister 
Colton Lynch, Hamlet, Brother 
Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Brother 
Cameron Owens, Nephew 
Brice Schultz, Nephew 
Shirley Simpkins Bennett, Francesville, Paternal Grandmother 
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Chris Owens, Brother 
Richard Bennett, Paternal Grandfather 
John and Betty Banes Nightingale, Maternal Grandparents 
Dawn Marie Bennett, Aunt 
Marie Annette Pierce, Aunt 
John Nightingale, Jr., Uncle

Ms. Bennett was employed at Advanced Auto Parts Warehouse in Remington. 
She enjoyed video games and cooking. She was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Bears football fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her daughter, Isabelle. 
She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Saturday), at the funeral home with Rev. James Ketchen officiating. Private entombment will take place at a later date at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Alliance Bank in Francesville where an account has been established for Isabelle.

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