Obituaries

Mary Jane Rabella

November 12, 1928 to November 23, 2015

PLYMOUTH - Mary Jane Rabella, 87, Plymouth, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 23, at Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth.

She was born Nov. 12, 1928 in Plymouth, to Melvin and Ethel (Davis) Zimmerman. On Feb. 27, 1972, she married Jose (Joe) Rabella in Plymouth. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2008.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Stephen) Eggleston of Plymouth, grandsons: Chad Morlan of Plymouth and Dr. Brandon Eggleston of LaJolla, CA, and great-granddaughters: Alexandria (Erick) Pratt of Laingsburg, MI and Esta Morlan of Mishawaka.

She is also survived by her three-stepdaughters: Patricia (Dean) Stevens of Muncie, Brenda (Curt) Ebersole of Mentone, and Teresa Penn of Arkansas, step-grandsons: Joseph Stevens of Columbia City, Levi Ebersole of Mentone, Garrett Penn of Mentone, and Calvin, Kevin and Jessie Penn of Arkansas, step-granddaughters: Emma Penn of Mentone, and Jessica Ebersole of Indianapolis, and step-great-grandsons: Gavin and Bryson Stevens of Columbia City, and Francisco of Mentone.

Most recently, Mrs. Rabella attended Trinity Church in Lakeville and was a member of the Harrison Center Chapel in Mentone. She was a volunteer and president of the American Red Cross of Pulaski County. She was active in the Pulaski County United Way, Pulaski County Mental Health and was a Pulaski County 4-H Leader. She was a former member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church where she was active in the choir, Sunday school, women’s association, and served on the Session of the Church.

There will be no visitation. A family graveside service will be held at the Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery in Winamac, with Pastor Todd Zimmerman officiating.

Preferred are memorial contributions to: Trinity Church Assembly of God, 302 East Patterson Street Lakeville, Indiana 46536.

Notes of condolence may be sent to the family through the web-site: www.johnson-danielson.com
 

Lester M. Huber

May 31, 1921 to November 28, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Lester M. Huber, 94, of Francesville, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, at his home.

He was born May 31, 1921, in Remington, the son of Louis and Lena Schieler Huber. He married Glendoris I. Wuethrich on Aug. 20, 1944 in Francesville. His bride of 71 years survives.

Survivors also include five sons and two daughters. Barbara Huber of Francesville, Maurice (Monica) Huber of Lexington KY, Ben (June) Huber of Winchester, KY, Glenda (Jan) Neukomm of Morton IL, Stephen (Pam) Huber of Suffolk VA, Michael (Susan) Huber of Lexington, KY, and Jerrell (Kim) Huber of Lexington, KY; one sister, Viola Schlatter, of Paulding, OH, 18 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Eugene Huber, Wayne Huber, Wilbur Huber, William Huber, Helen Huber, Hazel Huber, Lois Ann Gudeman, and Bertie Stoller.

Mr. Huber was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. He farmed in the Francesville area for 25 years. In 1956, he was called into the ministry. In 1968, he and his family moved to the Lexington, KY area, where he founded a missionary church. There he unselfishly ministered to the needy in central and eastern Kentucky for 45 years. His greatest joy was preaching the word of God. He and his beloved wife “Dorsey" were known for their willingness to host countless visitors from many of the Apostolic Christian churches. 

Mr. Huber was a very handy man, able to make something from very little. He had a special hobby, learning to fly as a young man in Indiana. He owned, rebuilt, and piloted a number of Cessna airplanes, using his 10 acre farm, in Winchester, KY as a runway and landing strip for his flights into eastern Kentucky. His entrepreneurial spirit allowed him to work with many people as he built and marketed his high pressure washer systems throughout eastern Kentucky. He also endeared many to him as a landlord who worked with his tenants, encouraging many who needed a helping hand.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services Friday, at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville. Ministers of the church will officiate. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church World Relief or Christian Aid Ministries. 

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

Elizabeth Parcel

September 13, 1931 to November 30, 2015

WINAMAC - Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Parcel, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 3:25 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30, at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver. 

She was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Winamac, to the late Cyril and Mildred Costello Widup. She married Kermit "Buck" Parcel on April 26, 1951 in Star City. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Denise Parcel, Winamac, Daughter 
Mark Parcel, Winamac, Son
Mary Lou (Branson) Hiatt, Walkerton, Sister 
James (Eunice) Widup, Billings, MT, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Harold Lehman, Step Father
Judith Lees, Sister
Paul Widup, Brother

Mrs. Parcel was a member of the Winamac First Presbyterian Church. She worked as a secretary for the former Rice Corporation in Winamac. She then worked for Pulaski County Abstract at Winamac. She also worked as church secretary at the Winamac First Presbyterian Church for 31 years. She enjoyed walking and egg decorating. She loved her flower garden especially her roses. She and Denise frequently traveled to the Smokey Mountains and went on shopping trips.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  
 

Rachel C. Williams

February 20, 1978 to November 25, 2015

WINAMAC - Rachel Catherine Williams, 37, of Winamac, passed away at 2:11 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.

She was born Feb. 20, 1978 in Winamac to the late Steven and Kristine Lawrence Murray.

Amy Minix, Step Sister

Steven Murray, Birth Father
Kristine Lawrence Murray Olds, Birth Mother
Jeffrey Scott Olds, Step Father

Mrs. Williams graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1997. She had worked as a bank teller at Alliance Bank in Winamac before becoming disabled in a car accident. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She enjoyed shopping, listening to music, being on the internet, a good cup of coffee, and watching old TV shows and movies. She loved her little dog, Sparky. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She loved her children very much.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Sunday, Nov. 29), at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating. A private burial will take place at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

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

Robert E. Miller

November 14, 1926 to November 18, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Robert E. "Bob" Miller, 89, of Medaryville, passed away at 11:12 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

He was born Nov. 14, 1926 in Bedford to the late Raymond and Pauline Huff Miller. His first marriage was to Ruth Ann Hance who preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 1973. On Dec. 31, 1987 he married Dolores Woodard Joseph in Medaryville. She survives.

1 Granddaughter
6 Step Grandchildren
1 Great Granddaughter
9 Step Great Grandchildren
Albert Miller, Valparaiso, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Henrietta Miller, Infant Sister

Mr. Miller had lived in Medaryville for over 30 years. He was retired from Budd Company in Gary where he had worked as a press operator. He was a member of the local union. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during World War II. He enjoyed traveling, especially spending winters in Florida. His family will miss him dearly.

No services will be held. Private burial of cremated remains will take place at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.  

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Betty M. Cramer

February 4, 1927 to November 17, 2015

WINAMAC - Betty M. Cramer, 88, of Winamac, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born on Feb. 4, 1927 to the late Clyde and Clarice Howe Scott. She married Clarence Aaron Cramer on Nov. 4, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2002.

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Eula Planck, Sister
Wilma Jean Scott, Sister
Lova Garrigues, Sister
Thelma Fagner, Sister
Bob Scott, Brother
Clyde Scott Jr., Brother
Francis Scott, Brother
Wilbur Scott, Brother

Mrs. Cramer was a lifelong resident of Winamac. She worked as a phone operator at United Telephone Co. in Winamac for over 20 years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, especially spending their winter months in Florida. The family thanks the staff of Pulaski Health Care Center for taking such good care of Mrs. Cramer for the last 12 years. She considered each and everyone of the staff her family, due to the love and affection they showed her. Betty will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov 23, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Burial of cremated remains will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Health Care Center.  
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.