Obituaries

Joan M. Smith

January 26, 1927 to February 1, 2019

MEDARYVILLE - Joan M. Smith, 92, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville and North Judson), passed away Friday, Feb. 1, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville where she resided for over 10 years.

She was born Jan. 26, 1927 in Barrow-In-Furness, Lancashire, England to the late William Henry and Beatrice Wells Meadway. She served in the British Army during World War  II. It was during this time she met her future American husband who was serving in the U.S. Army. On March 9, 1946, she married Merrill Smith at St. Mark's Church in Barrow-In-Furness. He passed away March 15, 2007.

She is survived by: 
Darrell (Joy) Smith, North Judson, Son 
Kenneth (Crystal) Smith, Myrtle Beach, SC, Son 
Charlotte Lewark, Medaryville, Daughter 
12 Grandchildren 
27 Great-Grandchildren 
7 Great-Great-Grandchildren 
Doreen Graves, Momence, IL, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by: 
Raymond Smith, Son 
Joe Lewark, Son-in-law 
Maureen Meadway, Sister 
Bernard (Eileen) Meadway, Brother 
Roy (Joyce) Meadway, Brother 
Joe Graves, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. She enjoyed Bible studies. She was a QMA and retired from Little Company of Mary Health Facility in San Pierre. She enjoyed playing card games and Aggravation, as well as doing puzzles. She loved spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, Feb. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Friday), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Walkerton Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

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

Jean L. Schwartz

July 20, 1974 to January 31, 2019

WINAMAC - Jean Lynn Schwartz, 44, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 31, at her home.

She was born July 20, 1974 in Winamac to the late Bernard and Phyllis Bartgen Schwartz. She graduated from Culver Community High School in 1994 where she enjoyed playing volleyball.

She is survived by: 
Kennedi Thomas, Lafayette, Daughter 
Tyler Thomas, Plymouth, Son 
Remington Schwartz, Winamac, Son 
Leeland Hayden, Fulton, Son 
John (Anita) Lasanowski, North Judson, Brother 
Felicia Emigh, Crown Point, Sister 
Brenda Grimmett, North Judson, Sister 
William Michael (Faye) Voight, Chicago, Brother 
Pat (John) Wawrzyniec, Chicago, Sister 
Michael "Whistle" Schwartz, Winamac, Brother 
Bernard (Traci) Schwartz, Jr., Portage, Brother 
Cathy (John) Fritz, Winamac, Sister 
Daniel "Dino" Schwartz, North Judson, Brother 
Larry Schwartz, Winamac, Brother 
Terry (fiance: Julie) Schwartz, Bass Lake, Brother 
Theresa Schwartz, North Judson, Sister 
Randy Schwartz, North Judson, Brother 
Rodney (Joleen) Schwartz, Winamac, Brother 
Janet Brown, Knox, Twin Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews 
Randy Thomas, Monterey, Former Husband

Preceded in death by: 
Wayne Schwartz, Infant Brother 
Bernard Voight, Brother 
Don Grimmett, Brother-in-law

Ms. Schwartz was an avid Chicago Bears fan, collected Mickey Mouse memorabilia, and enjoyed baking and cooking. She was a loyal and faithful friend to many. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be made to Jean's children. Please make checks payable to Kennedi Thomas. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

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

Cynthia Jenkins Wallace

Marcy 26, 1961 to January 30, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Jenkins Wallace, 57, of Winamac passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 26, 1961 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Robert James Jenkins and Sandra Nan Goldie Stamper. On May 14, 1977 she married Lew D. Wallace. He survives.

Survivors also include her children, Scott Allen (Jennifer) Wallace  of Winamac and Cherise Ann Nicole (Scott) Shidler Becker of Winamac; parents, Robert and Sandra Jenkins of Winamac; sister, Shelley (Rex) Gady of Royal Center; brother, James (Chrissy) Jenkins  of Winamac; brothers-in-law, Michael (Karen) Wallace of Cadiz, Ky.,  and Timothy “Timmy” (Peggy) Jackson of Cadiz, Ky.; sister-in-law, Toni (Mark) Whitte  of Hopkinsville, Ky.; mother-in-law, Mildred Jackson of Cadiz, Ky.; and grandchildren, Dalton Allen Wallace (Rachel Crawford) and Deven Allen Wallace and great-grandson, Weston Allen Wallace. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by son, Tommy Alvin Wallace and sister, Christeenia Lynn Jenkins Shidler Braun.

Mrs. Wallace was a homemaker, and she was also formerly employed at Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac for several years. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She loved spending time with all her family and will be missed by all who knew her.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, at Winamac Cemetery with Pastor Bert Stover officiating.

Please sign Cindy’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfunerahomes.com.

Diana L. Crisp

June 2, 1942 to January 23, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Diana L. Crisp, 76, of Rensselaer, formerly of Earl Park, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Wednesday, Jan, 23, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

She was born June 2, 1942 in Francesville, to the late George Kenneth and Gladys Grace Shawver Haring. She married Roger P. Crisp on Oct. 21, 1960 in Francesville. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Julie Birge, West Lafayette, Daughter
Greg (Jenifer) Crisp, Boswell, Son
Jason (Ekaterini) Crisp, Newark, MD, Son
Grandchildren: Brady Crisp, Keith (Cassie) Kirsch, Jesi Sortwell, Sam and Michaela Crisp, Brad (Steph) Birge, Carrie (Jenn) Birge, Dustin (Shaela) Kult, Tiffani (Jaden) Dickerson, and Dionyssi Crisp.
Great-Grandchildren: Landyn and Kasen Martin, Axton Sortwell, Braylon and Beckett Crisp, Stormi Borders and Brooklyn Kempf, Aubrey, Landon and Jayla Birge, Braxen and Maverick Dickerson. Two more great grandchildren expected, in June, Sparkle Kirsch and in July, Baby Dickerson.
Peg Tiede, Francesville, Sister
Sue Haring, Francesville, Sister
Denise (Roger) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Darla (Glen) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Linda Guerrero, Francesville, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Nicole Suzanne Crisp, Daughter
George Edward Haring, Brother

Mrs. Crisp was a member of the United States Canoe Association. She was an EMT for the Benton County Ambulance Service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and river running. She never met a stranger and seemingly wore a sign that said "talk to me." She was like a second mother to many kids. The family would like to thank the Rensselaer Care Center for the special care shown to Diana and her family for the last two years.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Sunday), at the funeral home with  Pastor James Kethchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville at a later date.

Memorials may be given to: Rensselaer Care Center, C/O Special Care Unit, 1309 E Grace Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978; or Indiana USCA, C/O Ted Beatty, 1251 Oak Ridge Drive, South Bend, IN 46617; or Benton County 4-H Dog Obedience Purdue Ext., attention: Carrie Buck, 410 South Ade Way, Suite A, Fowler, IN 47944; or West Lafayette Corner Stone Autism Center, 3482 McClure Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

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

William R. Widner

March 24, 1954 to January 27, 2019

WINAMAC - William Robert "Bill" Widner Sr., 64, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Jan.27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 24, 1954 in Knox, to Robert Louis and Katherine Rigsby Widner. He graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 1973 where he met his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Potempa, whom he married on June 1, 1973. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
William Robert "Bill" (Wendy) Widner Jr., Monterey, Son 
Robert Louis "Bob" (Heather) Widner, Monterey, Son 
Carrie Ann (Tony) Hreha, Valparaiso, Daughter 
Proud Papaw to Nine Grandchildren: Laine, Lucas, Landen, Lynna, Liam, Owen, Isabelle, Aubrey and Anthony. 
Katherine "Rosie" Amidei, North Judson, Mother 
Patricia (Ed) Cox, Sister 
Sheri (John) Petramala, Sister 
Donald (Jan) Amidei, Francesville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Chester and Peggy Potempa, San Pierre,  Father- and Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by: 
Robert Louis Widner, Father 
Al Amidei, Step Father

Mr. Widner was an avid farmer and excavator with a passion for operating heavy equipment/machinery. He founded Widner and Sons Excavating in 1981 and worked alongside his beloved twin sons, William and Robert, who will proudly carry on his legacy and good name in the community. When he was not busy working in the fields, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his love and passion for agriculture with them. He especially enjoyed taking them to farm shows, hunting, fishing and attending their sporting events. He enjoyed vacationing and visiting family in Missouri with his wife.

A private family service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Food Allergy Research & Education at www.foodallergy.org.

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

William A. Pugh

October 25, 1936 to January 30, 2019

WINAMAC - William Arthur "Bill" Pugh Jr., 82, of Fort Wayne (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Charlotte, Mich., to the late William Arthur Sr. and Ruby P. Price Pugh. On June 13, 1959, he married Marie E. Archer in Charlotte. She passed away July 6, 2014. 

Survivors include: 
Kristina M. (Robert) Smith, Fort Wayne, Daughter 
Rebecca L. (Phillip) Juday, Muncie, Daughter 
Kyle A. (Colleen) Pugh, Westfield, Son 
Dana L. (Cheryl) Pugh, Chesterfield, Son 
Amanda (Marius) Storm, Netherlands, Daughter 
13 Grandchildren: Wesley (fiance: Jenna) Smith, Lucas (Rachel) Smith, Hannelore (Brent) Keller, Erin (Phillip) Parsons, Elysia Juday, Emily (Joe) Godwin, Elizabeth Juday, Devin Pugh, Shane (fiance: Ashley) Pugh, Tyler (Kaycee) Pugh, Marna Storm, Estie Storm, and Johann Storm. 
9 Great-Grandchildren: Malachi Parsons, Olivia Parsons, Theodore Smith, Tobias Smith, Finley Godwin, Olivia Pugh, Charlotte Pugh, April Pugh, and Annalise Keller. 
Barbara Reeves, Winamac, Special Friend 
Don Alexander, Winamac, Special Friend

Preceded in death by: 
Corey Allen Pugh, Son 
Wilmetta Pugh, Infant Sister 

Mr. Pugh moved to Winamac from Charlotte in 1969. He was an English teacher at Winamac Community Middle School for nearly 30 years. He was the first varsity football coach at Winamac and also was instrumental in forming the wrestling program. He was a longtime member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 12 noon, Monday, Feb. 4, at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church, Winamac.

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