Obituaries
Alfred L. Budd II
June 27, 1960 to January 21, 2017
WINAMAC - Alfred L. "Pete" Budd II, 56, of Winamac passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, at his home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born June 27, 1960 in Logansport to the late Alfred L. "Peelee" and Mary Lucille "Lucy" Johnson Budd. He was a 1979 graduate of Winamac Community High School. On Jan. 5, 1980, he married Debra L. "Deb" Girton. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Nicole "Nikki" (David) Georgine, Rochester, Daughter
Daniel (Karri) Budd, Antwerp, OH, Son
Allison (Jon) Crider, Berne, Daughter
Ginnie Murphy, Granddaughter
Tori Murphy, Granddaughter
Lexy Murphy, Granddaughter
Riley Jo Budd, Granddaughter
Candy (Mike) Jones, Adamsboro, Sister
Dawn (Ed) Edwards, Star City, Sister
Charlie (Mark Fout) Budd, El Paso, TX, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Andrew Charles Budd, Nephew
Mr. Budd had worked as special projects engineer at The Braun Corporation for 38 years. His ingenuity was not limited to work - his talents are showcased in the many projects he completed at his home and his kids' homes. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially to the Great Smoky Mountains. He enjoyed mushroom and arrowhead hunting, gardening, grilling as well as campfires. He loved animals, especially his cat, Tucker. He was a loving and generous husband, dad, father-in-law, papaw, brother and friend. His grandbabies were the light of his life and his world. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, at the funeral home with Chaplain Joe Mollet officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
A benefit dinner to assist the family with medical expenses will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, at the VFW in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Brenda L. Creasy
November 8, 1949 to January 15, 2017
WINAMAC - Brenda L. Creasy, 67, of Winamac passed away at 7:31 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette.
She was born Nov. 8, 1949 in Cincinnati to the late Clarence and Etta Lynch Tirey. On Sept. 14, 1968 she married Richard L. Creasy, in East St. Louis, IL. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Sandy (Gary) Brown, Culver, Daughter
Michael (Dana) Creasy, Winamac, Son
4 Grandkids: Joshua, Tasha, Austin and Dalton
3 Great Grandkids: Landen, Brycen and Bella
Phyllis (Wayne) Hudson, Tyner, KY, Sister
Lana Tirey, Annville, KY, Sister
Dallis (Tammy) Tirey, Winamac, Brother
Tammy (Donnie) Cavins, Annville, KY, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Hobert and Grace James Creasy, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law
Mrs. Creasy was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac. She enjoyed crafting and shopping. She was a proud homemaker - a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. She will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Beverly Odom
May 15, 1931 to January 11, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Beverly Odom, 85, of Francesville, passed away at 2:38 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.
She was born May 15, 1931 in Monon, to the late William and Mabel Ren Long. She graduated from Francesville High School. She married Max Odom on May 29, 1949 at Monon Chapel Church.
She was the mother of four children, three of whom survive, Gregory (Christine) Odom; William (Shereen) Odom; and Leesa (Michael) Gayer. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, as well as her brother, Bill Long.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Kevin Max Odom; an infant granddaughter, Autumn Dawn Skalon; and her siblings, Mary Pratt, Perry Long, Dorothy Westerhouse and Ruth Erb.
Mrs. Odom was baptized at the Monon Chapel Church and had formerly attended the Independence Methodist Church at Gillam Township and the Francesville Methodist Church. She was a member of the Francesville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, reading, playing cards, and doing puzzle books. She was a proud homemaker - a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister - who will be dearly missed.
Mrs. Odom's wishes were to be cremated and for her family to gather for a private family burial which will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Independence Church c/o Independence Property Management Center, Inc.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
LeRoy Collis
October 12, 1950 to January 8, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - LeRoy Collis, 66, of Summersville, Ky. (formerly of Fennville, Mich.) passed away at his home Sunday, Jan. 8.
He was born Oct. 12, 1950 to Walter and Geneva Randolph Collis.
He is survived by:
Brian (Wendy Hogan) Collis, Monticello, Son
Eric Collis, Sturgis, Michigan, Son
Rodney Collis, Monticello, Son
Amanda (Jason Irvine) Collis, Hillsdale, Mich., Daughter
9 Grandchildren: Damien, McKenzie, Brianna, Kegan, Kirsten, Leah, Lindsey, Anna, and Kyanna.
Geneva Randolph Collis, Pullman, Mich., Mother
Teresa Martin, Pullman, Mich., Sister
Walter "Junior" Collis, Saugatuck, Mich., Brother
George Sumerix, Pullman, Mich., Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded In death by:
Walter Collis, Father
Ann Marie Collis, Daughter
Kathy Mullins, Former Spouse
Judy Sumerix, Sister
Loretta (Clifford) Mullins, Sister
Mr. Collis served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Clarion Technologies in South Haven, Mich.He enjoyed restoring old cars and trucks. He enjoyed spending the last few years of his life at his home in Kentucky. He was a loving father and grandfather who especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville. Burial will be at Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
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.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.
Clayton R. Davis
September 28, 2015 to January 9, 2017
WINAMAC - Infant Clayton Robert Davis, 15 months, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 9, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis.
He was born Sept. 28, 2015 in Winamac.
He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Kimberly Fritz Davis of Winamac and his siblings, Gavin Taylor, Brandon Davis Jr., and Kendra Davis, at home.
Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Rowena (Ken) Back of Enterprise, MS; paternal grandmother, Melissa Lamb of Winamac; maternal great-grandmother, Betty Cooper of Kokomo, and paternal great-grandmother, Phyllis Chambers of Middletown, OH; aunts and uncles, Jennifer and Jason Mosley, and Ashley and Tim Davis Jr.; as well as many other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by: maternal grandfather, Robert Fritz and paternal grandfather, Timothy Davis.
The family noted that "although he was only with us for a short time, Clayton brought us a lot of joy and was the happiest baby. His precious smile will be sadly missed by everyone."
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Riley Hospital for Children or Calvary Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.fraimortuary.com
Franklin J. Bortkiewicz
November 25, 1942 to January 6, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Franklin J. "Frank" Bortkiewicz, 74, of Medaryville, passed away at his home Friday, Jan. 6.
He was born Nov. 25, 1942 in Chicago.
Survivors include: daughter Rachelle R. Bortkiewicz, son Brian J. (Stacey) Bortkiewicz, granddaughter Sophia L. Bortkiewicz, brother Anton Bortkiewicz, and sister Renee Knapp.
Preceded in death by: parents Herman and Stella Bortkiewicz, and wife Barbara Sallee Bortkiewicz.
A private burial with military honors will be at Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion.
Arrangements were handled by Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Mollie M. Wyatt
January 25, 1931 to January 4, 2017
WINAMAC - Mollie Maureen Wyatt, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.
She was born Jan. 25, 1931 in Augusta, IL to the late Chellis and Jewell Meyer Randall. She was a graduate of Augusta High School and Blessing Nursing School. On May 13, 1954 in Quincy, IL, she married Robert Wyatt. He survives.
Survivors include:
Kevin (Kathy) Wyatt, Winamac, Son
Alana (Nayel) Badareen, Tucscon, AZ, Daughter
4 Grandchildren
Ronald (Julia) Randall, Augusta, IL, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Mrs. Wyatt was a registered nurse and proud homemaker. She enjoyed garage-sales and traveling. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
A private graveside service will be held at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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