Obituaries
Brian E. Houchin
June 21, 1972 to December 10, 2016
WINAMAC - Brian Edward "Bull Frog" Houchin, 44, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10.
He was born June 21, 1972.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann; his children Brittany, Steffan, Ashlyn, Tony and Erin; his grandchildren Matthew, Alyssa and "baby chipmink"; his mother Rosemary Houchin; step-father John (Guadalupe) Houchin; his brother Johnny (Susan) Houchin; and his sister April (Paul) Coy. He is also survived by nieces Tressa, Olivia, Brooke, Rylee and Aubrey; nephews Jonathan, Nathaniel, Matthew and Logan; aunts and uncles and many cousins whom he adored; plus "Baby Cat" Cori Houchin and his little brother Paul Houchin and their mother, who was very dear to his heart, Lori Houchin.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents whom he loved very much, John and Doris Houchin and Edward Leigh.
Mr. Houchin loved his family. Family was the most important thing to him. He loved the outdoors, especially the woods and he enjoyed fishing. He loved playing with his grandkids and enjoyed doing things around the house and helping others. He was highly educated and had many awards and degrees. He was a wonderful artist, cook and quilt maker. He had a beautiful spirit and a big heart and he was a wonderful person and a loving family man who was a gift to all.
A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Donald W. Baugh
July 10, 1945 to December 9, 2016
WINAMAC - Donald Wayne "George" Baugh, Sr., 71, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 4:05 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.
He was born July 10, 1945 in Kewanna, to the late Harvey V. and Alma Edith Cappis Baugh. On Sept. 9, 1978 he married Carey M. Sheets in Rochester. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Concetta "Connie" Denny, Logansport, Daughter
Donald W. "Donnie" (Charity) Baugh, Jr., Rochester,Son
Jo Ellen (Steve) Nellans, Winamac, Daughter
Patrick L. (Jamie Allerton) Baugh, Francesville, Son
Jason M. (Melissa) Baugh, Logansport, Son
Ariel J. Baugh, Winamac, Daughter
31 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
Billy, Brother
Dolly, Sister
Vaughn Baugh, Brother
Dean (Addonia) Baugh, Brother
Ves (Tammy) Baugh, Brother
John Baugh, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Jamie A. Sheets, Daughter
Henry "Hank" Clark, Brother
Frank Clark, Brother
Helen Clark Martin, Sister
Sarah Oden, Sister
Mr. Baugh worked his entire life in general construction as an independent contractor. He was a former member of the Logansport Eagles and Knox Moose. He enjoyed country western music and dancing. He also enjoyed fishing and watching Western movies. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Private burial will be at Pro Cemetery, Winamac.
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.
Phyllis J. Rankin
April 3, 1926 to December 2, 2016
WINAMAC - Phyllis J. Rankin, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.
She was born April 3, 1926 in Mason City, IL. On Dec. 1, 1946, she married Richard G. Rankin in Pekin, IL. He died Aug. 23, 1983.
She is survived by:
Sandra (James) Smith, Plymouth, IN Daughter
Suzann Smith, Plymouth, IN Daughter
Gerald "Jerry" (Alice) Rankin, Winamac, IN Son
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Her parents
Jerry Joe Rankin, Grandson
Mrs. Rankin enjoyed walking and watching TV. She also enjoyed fishing trips with her family. She loved her pets. She and her husband had been owners of the Crossroads Market at SR14 and SR39 in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donaions may be made to Riley Children's Foundation.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Phyllis J. Jungels
May 2, 1933 to November 29, 2016
FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis Joy Jungels, 83, of Medaryville, died at 2:54 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.
She was born May 2, 1933 in Sublett, KY to Leonard and Dollie Carty Stepp. She married Fred D. Jungels on Oct. 1, 1949 in Rensselaer. He died Jan. 3, 2007.
Survivors include:
Dolly (Jerry) Schultz, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Fred M. (Susan) Jungels, Medaryville, Son
Carol (Johnny C. ) Conley, Medaryville, Daughter
Brenda (Bob) Burge, Medaryville, Daughter
Kerri (Greg) Hamilton, Fort Wayne, Daughter
18 grandchildren
29 great grandchildren
Leonard Stepp Jr., Albion, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Daniel Michael Jungels. Son
3 grandchildren
Beulah Risner, Sister
Francis Wayne, Sister
Helen Banks, Sister
Lindbergh Stepp, Brother
Richard "R.B." Stepp, Brother
Mrs. Jungels was a member of the Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a great cook, funny and loved to dance. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life.
Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at the funeral home with Rev. Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Shannon Reynolds
August 1, 1972 to November 25, 2016
WINAMAC - Shannon Reynolds, 44, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 1, 1972 in Chicago Heights, IL.
She attended Marian High School in Mishawaka. She had worked for Burton's Laundry in Mishawaka and also had worked for Hinges & Handles, Inc.
A memorial graveside service will be hosted by her friends at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with cremation expenses (Frain Mortuary PO Box 248 Winamac, IN 46996).
Ralph E. Tanner
May 1, 1941 to November 26, 2016
MEDARYVILLE - Ralph E. Tanner, 75, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:44 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, at IU Health White Hospital, Monticello.
He was born May 1, 1941 in Winamac, to the late Floyd and Lillian Stewart Tanner. He was a 1959 graduate of Medaryville High School. On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Carol A. Chesak in Medaryville. She survives.
Survivors include:
Julie (Denny) Reed, Medaryville, Daughter
Jeff (Gina) Tanner, Francesville, Son
Jacob (Melissa) Tanner, Grandson
Sabrina Tanner, Granddaughter
Carlee Davis, Granddaughter
Alisha Tanner, Granddaughter
Austin Davis, Grandson
Emma Tanner, Great Granddaughter
Carol Jean Smallfelt, Indianapolis, Sister
Larry (Bev) Tanner, Medaryville, Brother
Roger (Denice) Tanner, Francesville, Brother
Thelma Tanner, Medaryville, Sister-in-law
Preceded in death by:
David Tanner, Brother
Mr. Tanner was an independent truck driver (Blue Denim). He was a lifelong member of the Medaryville Christian Church. He loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the church with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Living Waters Christian Church in Gonaives, Haiti c/o Salominique Adolphe (envelopes will be available at the church).
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Mary E. Clark
August 23, 1926 to November 25, 2016
MEDARYVILLE - Mary Eleanor Clark, 90, of Medaryville, died Friday, Nov. 25, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late A.P. and Ada Bair Benjamin. On June 11, 1948 she married Eldon Clark in Medaryville. He died Nov, 9, 1995.
She is survived by sons Dr. L. Ross Clark of Redding, CA and Thomas N. Clark of Fairbanks, AK; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also, sisters Esther Houston of San Gabriel, CA, Lois McCarter of Greenwood, and Ruth Ann Hieronymus of Atlanta, GA; and brother Paul Benjamin of Paeonian Springs, VA.
She was preceeded in death by a sister, Ellen Virginia Benjamin.
Mrs. Clark moved from Hamilton, IN to Medaryville when her father became the minister at the Medaryville Christian Church. In 1963 she earned her bachelor's degree in education and her master's degree in education in 1968 from Valparaiso University. She worked as an elementary school teacher in North Judson. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church and the Indiana State Teachers Association. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing at the church. She would often sing while her husband Eldon showed slides of their many trips. They had traveled to 49 states.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Medaryville Christian Church in Medaryville, with Rev. Don Nedza officiating. Burial will follow at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
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