Obituaries

JoAnne Scharf

September 3, 1933 to November 13, 2016

MONTICELLO - JoAnne Scharf, 83, of Monticello, passed away at 1:29 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at I. U. Health Arnett, Lafayette.

She was born Sept. 3, 1933 in White County to the late JD and Melba I. (Miller) Hughes. She married Wilbur L. Hall and they later divorced. On June 2, 1964 she married Ed Scharf in Crown Point. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2004.

She is survived by her children, Darrell (Mary) Hall of Monticello, Ken (Karen) Hall of Wolcott, Alexandra Hall (Kevin Kelly) of Dayton, OH, Ron (Alice) Hall of West Lafayette; two step-daughters, Patricia (John) Bawcum of Winamac and Donna (Greg) Rothfeldt of Apollo Beach, Fla.; 33 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Gloria Scharf-Beedie, and infant sister, Delphine Hughes.

Mrs. Scharf graduated from Roosevelt High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Fellowship Church, Reynolds. She enjoyed monthly meetings with her former United Telephone Company co-workers and was involved in Moose Lodge, Twin Lakes Senior Citizen Friendship Club and the Live Wires. She was extremely proud of her children 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Sitka Baptist Church, Monticello; and also one hour prior to the funeral service which will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at the church with her son, Elder Ken Hall of the Bible Baptist Fellowship Church of Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the Bible Baptist Fellowship Church, Reynolds. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Messages condolence may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com. Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.

Margaret A. Hough

April 18, 1931 to October 27, 2016

KOUTS - Margaret Ann Hough, 85, of Kouts passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, in Tacoma, Wash.

She was born April 18, 1931 in Winamac to the late John and Pearl (Randolph) Fitzpatrick. On Sept. 15, 1950 she married Robert Hough who preceded her in death in 1997.

Survivors include their daughters: Roberta (Harlan) Larson of Tacoma, Wash., Linda (Terry) Werner of Wanatah and grandchildren: Roger, Matthew and Rachael.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers: William, James and Peter Fitzpatrick.

Mrs. Hough graduated from Francesville High School. She had been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, Kouts American Legion Auxiliary and the Eastern Star of Hebron.

A private burial service will be held Saturday at Graceland Cemetery, Kouts.

Shirley A. James Galbreath

July 26, 1933 to November 3, 2016

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Shirley Ann James Galbreath, 83, a resident of Naperville, Ill. since 1987, formerly of Lansing, Ill, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, at her home.

She was born July 26, 1933 in Winamac, daughter of the late Forest and Nellie James.

She was the wife of 56 years to Thomas W. "Tom" Galbreath, whom she married June 6, 1954 and who preceded her in death on May 26, 2010; mother of Cindy (Bill) Kacak of Naperville, T.J. (Cindy) Galbreath of Oswego, Ill,; grandmother of Matt (fiancée, Rita Haggarty) Welsch and Alex (Maggie) Welsch; sister of Joan (the late Randy) Graves, aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Mrs. Galbreath grew up on a cattle farm in Winamac, the youngest of 12 children, and lived in Lansing, Ill. for many years before coming to Naperville. She enjoyed gardening and will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother and homemaker.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Friedrich- Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A private interment will be held at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.

Jayne J. Overmyer

April 3, 1933 to November 13, 2016

WINAMAC - Jayne J. Overmyer, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at the LifeCare Center Rochester.

She was born April 3, 1933 in Oil City, PA, to the late Charles and Marian Keating Jetter. 

Visitation will be from 10 to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Frain Mortuary Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

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

Lorraine L. Stonebraker Walker

January 15, 1956 to November 14, 2016

WINAMAC - Lorraine Lynn Stonebraker Walker, 60, of Winamac, died Monday, Nov. 14, at her residence. 

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, 

Agnes Siemens

February 4, 1931 to November 10, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Agnes Siemens, 85, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Winamac to the late Daniel and Emma Shorter Winter. She married Leo J. Siemens on Aug. 10, 1949, in Logansport. He died March 31, 2016.

Survivors include: 
Gary (Beth) Siemens, Winamac, Son
Sandy (Kent) Reinhold, Francesville, Daughter
Karen (Clay) Scott, Royal Center, Daughter
Mike (Angie) Siemens, Towanda, KS, Son
Megan (Matt) Scott, Frankfort, Granddaughter
Hilary (Blaine) Yaggie, Delphi, Granddaughter
Nicholas Siemens, Towanda, KS, Grandson
Amanda Scott, Logansport, Granddaughter
Shelby Scott, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Landon Yaggie, Great Grandson
Tessa Yaggie, Great Granddaughter
Cooper Scott, Great Grandson
Owen Yaggie, Great Grandson 
Sister Clarise Winter, Nazareth, MI, Sister
Daniel Winter, Galveston, Brother 
Frank (Joan) Winter, Monterey, Brother 

Preceded in death by: 
Madeline Martin, Sister 
Catherine Nufer, Sister 

First and foremost, Mrs. Siemens was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her, and she meant the world to them. Outside of the home, she continued to support her husband by acting as his partner-in-service in the Medaryville Lions Club and working as a secretary at Siemens Insurance Agency. She also worked as a volunteer with the Medaryville Potato Fest. In addition, she continued to show her love to her children by assisting in 4-H projects, caring for her grandchildren before they went to school, and supporting each family member in every endeavor they pursued. To quote one of her favorite songs, she was the wind beneath her family's wings. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A Lion's memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Monday night at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov.15, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Bowman-White Post Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Indiana Lions .