Obituaries
Nona Malchow-Orr
September 9, 1934 to January 5, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Nona Lee Malchow-Orr, 82, of Francesville passed away at 3:18 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette.
She was born Sept. 9, 1934 in rural White County to the late Robert G. and Mildred Musall.
Survivors include four children, Robert Malchow, Rodney (Karen) Malchow, Nona Hollenbaugh, and Gina Leman; brother, Ralph Musall; sisters, Dixie Geisler and Doris Piercy; sister-in-law, Erma Musall; former husband Ellsworth Leroy Malchow; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and several other extended family members.
She is preceded in death by brothers, William Musall and Jim (Virginia) Musall; sister, Betty Stillwell and brothers-in-law Marvin Piercy and Doyle Geisler.
Mrs. Malchow-Orr graduated from Royal Center High School in 1952 and completed cosmetology school. She owned and operated a beauty salon, as well as Nona's Drive-In in Francesville. Over the years, she worked as a Mary Kay consultant and a bookkeeper for several local businesses. She was a talented homemaker and artisan who was skilled in painting, making costumes, cake decorating, sewing, baking, and cooking. She enjoyed outdoor activities, including gardening, mowing, canoeing and fishing. She was active in the community as a member of the Red Hat Society and Francesville Fall Festival Committee. She was an avid supporter of local fine arts programs. She was a devoted member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She was a selfless, loving, accepting, and kind wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; who knew no strangers. She enjoyed traveling, laughing, singing, dancing and making the most out of life. Nona's lasting words to her family, Live each day, enjoy it ... make memories.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Rodney Malchow to assist the Creasy Springs Dementia unit with specific needs. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Robert M. Lewark Sr.
July 19, 1954 to January 5, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Robert M. "Bob" Lewark, Sr., 62, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville) passed away at 2 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, at his home.
He was born July 19, 1954 in Winamac to the late Leslie S. Sr. and Leona Mae Archer Lewark. He was a 1972 graduate of West Central High School.
He is survived by:
Robert M. "Bobby" (Brandi) Lewark, Jr., Francesville, Son
Jeffery S. "Jeff" Lewark, Francesville, Son
3 Grandchildren: Alex, Carter, and Makiah
Louise Pfledderer, Francesville, Sister
Bruce (Pam) Lewark, Monticello, Brother
Charles Lewark, Idaville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Janet Benson, Francesville, Friend
Preceded in death by:
Joe Lewark, Brother
Wilbur Lewark, Brother
William Lewark, Brother
Norma Jean Bailey, Sister
Leslie S. Lewark, Jr., Brother
Fred Lewark, Infant Brother
Mr. Lewark was retired from Ball Corporation in Monticello where he worked for 20 years. He attended Pleasant Ridge Bible Church, Francesville.He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping as well as cook-outs. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9, at the funeral home with Rev. Leonard Allen and Pastor Larry Fugett officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Robert Lewark, Jr.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Lucille Davis
April 20, 1922 to January 3, 2017
WINAMAC - Lucille Davis, 94, of Winamac passed away at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born April 20, 1922 in Breathitt County, Ky. to the late John Scott and Mary Spencer Turner. On June 1, 1941, she married Emory Davis in North Judson. He passed away on June 4, 2003.
Survivors include:
Kenneth Davis, Medaryville, Son
Devon (Joann) Davis, Michigan, Son
Dewain (Laurie) Davis, Winamac, Son
12 Grandchildren: Kenneth Jr., Gary, Terry, Carrie, Michael, Kathy, Kim, Denise, Wendy, Amber, Brittany and Brandon
Many Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Patricia Ann Kroft, Daughter
Linda Davis, Daughter-in-law
9 Siblings
Mrs. Davis faithfully loved and served her Lord, Jesus Christ and her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac with Rev. Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Patricia J. Hunt
March 1, 1931 to December 22, 2016
MONTICELLO - Patricia "Pat" June Hunt, 85, Star City, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, at her home, surrounded by her family. She had been in failing health for the last several months.
She was born March 1, 1931, in Buffalo, to the late David and Nina (Imler) Nordyke. On March 4, 1951, at the White Methodist Church in Buffalo, she married Robert "Bob" Hunt; he survives. They were married 65 years.
Also surviving are son, Mikeal (Carol) Hunt, Wilmington, Del.; daughter, Susan Hunt, Kokomo; grandchildren, Jennifer Hineline, Fairmont, Pa., Johnathan Porter, Corbin, Ky., Christopher Porter, Kissimmee, Fla., Rebekah Aloe, Avoca, Pa., and Christina Butler, Wilmington, Del.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The Star City home where Mrs. Hunt and her husband lived, is the same home she grew up in. She was very proud that the farm has been in the family for over 100 years. She was raised by her grandmother, having lost her mother at only 10 days old. She was one of 12 children. She had a deep faith in the Lord, reading her scripture daily.She loved spending time in her flower garden. Family was very important to her, and she loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. A celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Messer of the Zion Bethel Church of Monticello officiating. Burial will follow at the Buffalo Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Zion Bethel Church of Monticello. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Edwin J. Reed Jr.
July 15, 1973 to December 22, 2016
RENSSELAER - Edwin James Reed, Jr., 43, of Remington, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, at his home.
He was born in Rensselaer on July 15, 1973. He attended school at North White and West Central. He played football and ran track in high school. On March 30, 2016, in Medaryville, he married Mary R. Edwards. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother Edna Lou Ann Cooper and step-father Albert Cooper of Mt. Ayr; two daughters, Heaven’Lee Beckner of Russell Springs, Ky. and Rebecca Becher of Florida; one son, Daniel Minix of Remington; one granddaughter, Ella Becher of Florida; one brother, Bryan D. Carter; one sister, Donna “Missy” Marie (Luttrell) Stiltz; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Reed enjoyed watching NASCAR, dancing, singing, drawing, and working on cars. He was a loving husband, son, and uncle. He will be remembered for having a very warm heart.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. (CT), Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Thursday, Dec. 29, at the funeral home with Rev. Brent Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Koster Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Share memories and condolences online at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com
Ocie Rowe
March 5, 1929 to December 30, 2016
NORTH JUDSON - Ocie Rowe, 87, of Winamac passed away at 7:57 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.
He was born to the late John and Myrtle (Montgomery) Rowe, March 5, 1929 in Tip Top, Magoffin County, Ky. He married Shirley Ivadel Gibbs on Feb. 7, 1953 in Baltimore, Md.
He is survived by three brothers, Floyd Carson Rowe of Winamac, Hillard James Minix of North Judson and Bobby Ray Minix of North Judson; one sister, Hattie Campbell of North Judson; four step-children, H.L. (Buddy), Jerrold, R.L. (Larry) Wohlfarth and Sharon Parsons. He has a tremendous amount of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley of 56 years; four sisters, Opal Mann, Glenna Fay Maupin, Dixie Whitaker and Phyllis Ann Gross.
Mr. Rowe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp, September 1944, at an early age of 15. He spent his 16th birthday in China fighting in World War II. He reenlisted and fought in the Korean War and two tours in the Vietnam War as a tank operator. In October 1967, he retired from the Marine Corp with 22 years of service and the rank of Master Sergeant E-8. He was awarded numerous medals, honors and was a recipient of three Purple Hearts. He lived in various places, including Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California and Hawaii, while traveling extensively in his military service.
After his retirement from the military, Mr. Rowe lived mainly in Arizona, Salyersville, Ky. and spent his last four years residing with his brother, Carson, in North Judson. He was a Shriner, member of the Masonaic Lodge and a member of the American Legion. He was a Christian, saved and baptized, and a member of the Denham Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed Bluegrass/Country music, being with family and friends and loved to attend church and church activities. He loved his hats and his watches. He was proud of his country and what he fought for. One of the things he never left home without was his Marine Corp hat. That was the one thing that he requested be left with him at the hospital during his stays, was his hat. Two words would always bring him to tears, Semper Fi.
A gathering of family and friends will be 9 a.m. (CT), Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Denham Freewill Baptist Church, followed by an 11 a.m. (CT) memorial service. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, North Judson, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 92.
Arrangements by O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson.
Jerry L. Wright
September 22, 1960 to December 29, 2016
NORTH JUDSON - Jerry Lee Wright, 56, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 29, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Sept. 22, 1960. He married Susan (Redlin) Wright, Sept. 29, 1979 in Hamlet.
He is survived by son, Matt Wright, daughter, Amy (Sloane) Peters and grandson Dylan Peters. He is also survived by three sisters, Edith Mary Howard, Carol Jean Grott and Linda Sue Fort; and one brother James Leonard Wright.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Mr. Wright's life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. (CT), Saturday, Jan. 7, at the home of Daniel Minix, 6658 S 100 E, North Judson, IN.
Arrangements by O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson.
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