Obituaries

Aletha I. Solomon

April 20, 1932 to May 30, 2018

WINAMAC - Aletha I. Solomon, 86, Logansport, passed away at 4:47 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born April 20, 1932, in Winamac, to the late Kenneth and Lottie Belle Marvin Clark. She married James Earl Solomon on Sept. 22, 1951 in Lake Bruce. He died on Nov. 18, 1989.

Survivors include: 
Vicky Hinkle, Logansport, Daughter 
Robin (Theresa) Solomon, Winamac, Son 
Lisa (Eli) Van Es, Logansport, Daughter 
Ruth (Bob) Camarata, Waterloo, Niece 
8 grandchildren 
7 Great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by: 
Debora Craft, Daughter 
4 sisters: Violet Bowen, Dorothy Hartman, Juanita Clark, Thelma Hinson 
1 Brother: Arnold Mike Clark

Mrs. Solomon was a retired sales clerk. She had worked at the Kmart store in Logansport for 20 years. She moved to Sebring, FL and worked at a Kmart there for four years. She returned to Logansport in 2017. She attended Star City United Methodist Church, Star City. She enjoyed the outdoors, flowers and the ocean. She also enjoyed her poodles and traveling. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., at the mortuary with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorials may be given to the Cass County Humane Society.

Katherine A. DuBois

February 3, 1950 to May 28, 1018

WINAMAC - Katherine A. DuBois, 68, of Winamac, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Monday, May 28, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 3, 1950, in Gary to Raymond and Leanne Horwath Zickmund. She married Zale Devon DuBois Jr. on July 29, 1972 in Rensselaer. He preceded her in death.

Raymond (Linda) Zickmund, Rensselaer, Brother

Leanne Horwath Zickmund Mother

Mrs. DuBois was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac. She was the administrative supervisor of registration and admissions at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, where she was employed there for 25 years. She enjoyed going on vacations, camping, gardening, raising flowers and spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to races and car shows. She also enjoyed shopping with her sister, shopping for antiques and going out to eat.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 31,  at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., on Friday, June 1, at the with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Final disposition will take place at a later time.

Memorials may be given to the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary.

Arrangement have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

George D. Reynolds

November 9, 1957 to May 26, 2018

WINAMAC - George D. Reynolds, 60, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 2:51 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at Franciscan Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Nov. 9, 1957 in Winamac to the late Melvin and Betty DeWitt Reynolds. He was a 1976 graduate of Logansport High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On May 18, 1982, he married Lois Fites in Logansport. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Jerry (Bev) Reynolds, Logansport, Brother 
Rick (Susan) Reynolds, New Waverly, Brother 
Debbie (Wayne) Irwin, Logansport, Sister 
Bethann (Tom) Wiley, Logansport, Sister 
Beverly Reynolds, Logansport, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews & Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Steve Reynolds, Brother 
Tona Heckathorn, Sister

Mr. Reynolds enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed "movie night" on Saturdays. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Harold Budd

September 25, 1926 to May 24, 2018

WINAMAC - Harold W. Budd, 91, of Goshen (a life-long resident of Pulaski County), passed away at 10:05 p.m., Thursday, May 24, Goshen Hospital.

He was born Sept. 25, 1926 in Pulaski to the late Schuyler and Nelle Herrick Budd. He was a 1945 graduate of Pulaski High School. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II and was a member of the Winamac American Legion. On March 31, 1957, he married Ruth F. Smith at the Methodist Church in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Susan E. Budd, Ft. Wayne, Daughter 
Linda K. (Bruce) Wells, Nappanee, Daughter 
Laura F. Horning, Goshen, Daughter 
David W. (Karen) Budd, Winamac, Son 
15 Grandchildren 
14 Great Grandchildren

Mr. Budd farmed and sold insurance until 1968 when he quit farming to devote himself to the insurance agency. He retired in 2004 after a successful career. He was a former 4-H club leader and overall supporter of local 4-H programs. He was a longtime member and past-president of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and a member of the Pulaski County Historical Society. He was a lifelong member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church, where he served numerous years as an elder. Music was his passion and a talent. He served as the church choir director for 47 years and was involved with numerous music groups including the Logansport Iron Horseman Barbershop Chorus. Another special talent was his ability to create beautiful cottonwood bark carvings. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac (with a Kiwanis memorial service at 8 p.m.); and from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Emmaus Mission Center, Inc. of Logansport, or to Heifer International.

Eddy P. Minnick

November 15, 1948 to May 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Eddy P. Minnick, 69, of Winamac, passed away at 9:50 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Nov. 15, 1948 in Logansport, to the late Frederick R. and Marr M. Kistler Minnick. He was a 1967 graduate of Pioneer High School in Royal Center. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. On Aug. 23, 1975, he married the late Margaretha Roza in Butano Canyon, CA.

Survivors include his son Jason Minnick, Wabash; brothers Nathanial (Kenneth Walter) Minnick, Alamogordo, and Brad (Kathy) Minnick, Winamac; step-brother Richard (Marsha) Lehman, Pulaski; step-sister Carolyn (Ray) Brown, Elberfeld; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: brother Dave Minnick, step-mother Donna Lehman Minnick, and step-brother Terry Lehman.

Mr. Minnick was retired from Plymouth Tube in Winamac. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching all types of auto-racing. He was a beloved father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A military honors ceremony will be at 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Final disposition will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

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

Joseph Pesaresi

February 13, 1947 to May 16, 2018

WINAMAC - Joseph P. "Joe" Pesaresi, 71, of Winamac, passed away, surrounded by his family, at 12 noon Wednesday, May 16, at home.

He was born Feb. 13, 1947 in Logansport, to the late Walter and Theresa Digilio Pesaresi. He was a 1966 graduate of Winamac High School. On Dec. 31, 1976, he married Terry Weaver in Ft. Wayne. She survives. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac.

He is also survived by: 
Anthony (Tina) Pesaresi, Kewanna, Son 
Andrew Pesaresi, Rochester, Son 
Garrett Pesaresi, Kewanna, Grandson 
Cale Pesaresi, Kewanna, Grandson 
Curtis Pesaresi, Kewanna, Grandson 
Daniel (Vivian) Pesaresi, Mishawaka, Brother 
Barbara (Gene) Huber, Winamac, Sister 
Brenda Venderley, Ft. Wayne, Sister-in-law 
Larry (Sharon) Weaver, Ft. Wayne, Brother-in-law 
Sherry (Tom) Watt, Ft. Wayne, Sister-in-law 
Ova Huff, Logansport, Uncle 
Carl Pesaresi, Logansport, Uncle 
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

As one of the family owners of Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna, Mr. Pesaresi was serving as CEO. His career there spanned nearly 50 years. He was active in national and regional spring industry associations. He was an avid golfer and was a member of several golf clubs where he enjoyed the time spent with friends and family. He was a big sports fan, especially of golf and racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched.

A scriptural wake service will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday; and 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, May 21, at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 21, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (to support further advancements in neuroendocrine cancer research).

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