Obituaries
Roberta M. Rambo-Dehnart
March 6, 1946 to December 9, 2017
CHESTERTON - Roberta May Rambo-Dehnart, 71 of Winamac, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec.9, at her home.
She was born March 6, 1946 in Gary, to Raymond and Goldie Rambo, both of whom preceded her in death. On Sept. 21, 1996, she married Jeffery Dehnart, who survives in Winamac.
She is also survived by her 10 children: Bobbi Williamson of Carrollton, TX, Davon Doty of Winamac, Rebecca Despot of Winamac, Louis (Guy) Rugg of Winamac, Richard Rugg of Michigan City, Timothy Dehnart of Michigan City, Justin Dehnart of Medaryville, Paul Dehnart of Chesterton, and Mark Dehnart of Chesterton; her 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She is also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Williamson.
Mrs. Rambo-Dehnart worked as a cook at the Pulaski County Jail for many years. She loved spending time with her family, flowers, and hummingbirds.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at Winamac First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Dave Marty and Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. There will be a visitation prior to the funeral service from 9 until 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winamac. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S. 2nd St., Chesterton.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski County Food Pantry, 115 N. Pearl St., Winamac.
Memories may be shared at: www.whitelovefuneralhome.com.
Paul R. Schultz
May 14, 1929 to December 7, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Paul Richard Schultz, 88, of Medaryville, passed away at 10:08 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born May 14, 1929 in North Judson to the late Alfred Paul and Meta A. Turner Schultz. On Oct. 20, 1948 he married Kathryn Joan Wagner in Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Diana (Bernard) Whitaker, Winamac, Daughter
Denise Conley, Winamac, Daughter
Steve (Donna Jackson) Schultz, Winamac, Son
Darlene Schultz, Winamac, Daughter
5 Grandchildren: Brad, Nichole, Dina, Halie, and Lindsey
17 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Lewis Conley, Son-in-law
7 Siblings: Elsie, William, Edward, Dorothy, Dolores, Hurbert, and Bob
Mr. Schultz was a longtime resident of Medaryville where he was the owner of Schultz Garage. He had been active with the Lion's Club and Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department. He served as Pulaski County Sheriff from 1978-81 and was a lifetime member of the Indiana Sheriff's Association. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman and enjoyed spending time on the family farm. He also enjoyed gardening. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marco A. Martinez
September 20, 1972 to December 8, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Marco Antonio Martinez, 45, of Medaryville, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, in South Bend.
He was born Sept. 20, 1972 in Logansport. In May 1999, he married Amy Jo Todd in Medaryville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 2009.
He is survived by his two children, Gavin and Zoe.
A private graveside service will be held at Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Sarah J. Reed
June 22, 1931 to December 10, 2017
WINAMAC - Sarah Jane "Sally" Reed, 86, of Winamac, passed away surrounded by her family at 10:38 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born June 22, 1931 in Thornhope, to the late Ervin H. and Vesta McLellan Holcomb. On Nov. 23, 1951, she married Gordon Wayne Reed in North Judson. He passed away Oct. 8, 1971.
She is survived by:
Gordon William Reed, Winamac, Son
Thomas Wayne (Linda) Reed, Indianapolis, Son
Connie Jean (Brannon) Odle, Winamac, Daughter
Michael Duane (Christina) Reed, Washington, IL, Son
Sharon Kay Wesinger, Ocala, FL, Daughter
Ronald Raymond Reed, Pulaski, Son
Gary Devon (Teresa) Reed, Winamac, Son
Regina Lynn (Bret) Dilts, Winamac, Daughter
21 Grandchildren: Rick, Rob, Matt, Josh, Thomas, Jessica, Clayton, Jillian, Sarah, Skylar, Rebecca, Morgan, Kristi, Ryan, Jenny, Erica, Shayna, Shallon, Brandy, Brianna, and Kyle.
Several Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren
Orville (Kathryn) Holcomb, Lowell, Brother
Thomas "Keith" (Ruthann) Holcomb, Griffith, Brother
Joan (Stan) Utter, Rochester, Sister
Jerry (Patsy) Holcomb, Anderson, Brother
Joe (Barb) Holcomb, Plymouth, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Donald Dean Reed, Infant Son
Richard Ervin Reed, Son
Peggy Lee Reeves, Daughter
Jackie Reed, Daughter-in-law
Rhonda Reed, Daughter-in-law
Michelle Reed, Granddaughter
Oren "Jeff" Holcomb, Brother
Harold "Jum" Holcomb, Brother
Walter "Walt" Holcomb, Brother
Vivian "Biv" Mersch, Sister
As a young woman, Mrs. Reed worked at Matilda's Cafe in Winamac and spent many years taking care of elderly people in their homes. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and baking. She also enjoyed playing and listening to music, especially playing the organ. She enjoyed shopping and spending time at the Von Tobel Senior Center. She was an avid Euchre player and IU Basketball and NASCAR fan. The greatest joy in her life was her family (and her two dachshunds, Shadow and Sparky). Whether it was spending time in the living room listening to her kids play music or spending time with her grandchildren, she was most in her element when she was surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home with Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Von Tobel Senior Center, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Kenneth E. Scholz
January 9, 1945 to December 2, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Kenneth E. Scholz, 72 of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2.
He was born Jan. 9, 1945 to the late Richard C. and Edith A. Timm Scholz. He married Shirley J. Foust on April 6, 1968 at the Medaryville Christian Church. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Douglas (Jennifer) Scholz, Ruffin, NC, Son
Thomas (Annie) Scholz, Medaryville, Son
Travis (Rachel) Scholz, Lizton, Son
Jessica (Charles) Misch, Wheatfield, Daughter
Max Scholz, Grandson
Katie Scholz, Granddaughter
Garrett Scholz,Grandson
Carly Scholz, Granddaughter
2 Sisters
Preceded in death by:
Scott Scholz, Son
Devon Scholz, Brother
Mr. Scholz was a farmer and had worked at Plymouth Tube Co in Winamac. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Tracey L. Jackson
August 26, 1966 to December 3, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Tracey L. Jackson, 51, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 3, surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 26, 1966 in Winamac, to Ray and Gail Howard. She attended North Judson - San Pierre High School with the class of 1985. On July 14, 1984, she married Brad A. Jackson, in Wheatfield. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Brandon A. (Samantha) Jackson, Medaryville, Son
3 Grandchildren: Braydon, Braylee, and Brantley
Gail K. Toosley Howard, DeMotte, Mother
Rhonda (Rick) Helton, DeMotte, Sister
Christina (Shawn) Suprenant, North Judson, Sister
James R. Howard, Winamac, Brother
William B. Howard, Warsaw, Brother
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Ray Howard, Father
Mrs. Jackson was a co-owner of B&T Trucking, along with her husband, and helped run the business over the past 18 years. She also drove a school bus for NJSP Schools. She loved her family and served them with a big heart. She especially loved her children and grandchildren very much. She truly portrayed a Proverbs 31 woman and was the heart of her family. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at the funeral home with Bishop Rick Helton officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Kenneth Henry
July 15, 1976 to November 21, 2017
WHEATFIELD - Kenneth ‘Bo’ Henry, 41, of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21.
He was born July 14, 1976, in Winamac to Donald Henry and Susan Bailey Henry-Murphy.
He is survived by his mother Susan Murphy; sisters Joliene (Philip) McCoy, Lidia (Carl ‘Mike’) Wireman, Tina Messer, and Emma Timm.
He is preceded in death by his family members Donald Henry, and Dennis Murphy.
Mr. Henry worked as a laborer, and attended the Goodway Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, running the roads, and especially, he loved to eat.
A graveside service will be at 5 p.m. (ET), Friday, Dec. 1, at the Goodway Baptist Church Cemetery, Medaryville, with a service to follow at the church.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield, has been entrusted with arrangements.
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