Obituaries
Richard L. Conn
April 11, 1954 to September 27, 2016
WINAMAC - Richard Lee Conn, 62, of Carmel, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at his residence.
He was born April 11, 1954 in Logansport, to the late Harry R. and Forest G. Vanaman Conn.
He is survived many family, friends, and colleagues who loved him and will miss him dearly.
Mr. Conn graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972. He earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science (cum laude) from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1976 and went on to earn a master of science degree in computer science from the University of Illinois in 1978. He was a retired engineering specialist at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, GA. After retirement he went on to work for Microsoft Research and Development as a liaison. He was a member of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as a captain while serving at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He had an impressive resume of service both to academia and the U.S. government. He designed computer software and was a published author. He was extremely intelligent and creative. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 262 F&AM and the First Christian Church, both in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyers officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the Conn Family Scholarship.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Karen L. Bishop
January 31, 1971 to September 23, 2016
WINAMAC - Karen Lee Bishop, 45, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Sept. 23.
She was born Jan. 31, 1971 in Valparaiso.
She is survived by:
Joseph & Deborah Brown Hammond, Parents
Gavin Walker, Son
Joshua Odell, Son
Dylan Odell, Son
Stasha Marrow, Sister
James Rippe, Brother
Mrs. Bishop lived life to the fullest. She especially enjoyed gardening, canoeing, and arrowhead and mushroom hunting. She was also an animal lover and was known to take in strays. She loved her family very much, especially her sons. She will be sadly missed.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating.
Memorial donaions may be made to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sue A. Snavley Shaw
March 28, 1957 to September 26, 2016
ROYAL CENTER - Sue Ann Snavley Shaw, 59, of Winamac passed away at 4:21 a.m., Monday Sept. 26, at her residence.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will follow at Bell Center Cemetery, Idaville.
Dr. Donald E. Hunneshagen
March 28, 1940 to September 9, 2016
RENO, Nev. - Dr. Donald E. Hunneshagen, 76, passed away in Reno, Nev. from brain cancer on Sept. 9, 2016.
He was born March 28, 1940 in Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton County, the son of Ralph L. and Florence Schener Hunneshagen. He married Catherine Margaret Sergio on June 18, 1966, in South Bend.
He is survived by two daughters, two grandchildren, three brothers and six sisters.
Dr. Hunneshagen practiced surgery at Lodi (California) Memorial and Community Hospitals from 1973 to 2006.
His memorial will be in Monterey, Ind. at a later date.
Pearl M. Wheaton
July 3, 1921 to September 22, 2016
MONTICELLO - Pearl M. Wheaton, 95, Elkhart (formerly of Monticello), passed away at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at the East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart.
She was born July 3, 1921, in Winamac to the late Harmon and Dessie Maude Neely Hoffman. On Oct. 18, 1946, in the living room of Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Hall in Monticello, she married Paul Wheaton; he passed away on April 10, 1985.
Surviving is son, Robert E. "Bob" Wheaton, White Pigeon, Mich.; and sister, Mary Hoffman, Muncie.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Russell, James, Lester, Harold, and Merl Wheaton; and sisters, Lois Hoffman and Janet Heims.
Mrs. Wheaton had lived in Elkhart since 2006, moving from Monticello where she had lived since 1946. She had also lived in Winamac from 1921-1946.She was a self-employed hairdresser in Monticello for over 60 years, retiring in 2006. She graduated from the approved University of Beauty Culture of Indianapolis.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Chris Dodson of the Monticello Christian Church officiating.
Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello.
Memorials may be given to the wishes of the donor.
Annabel Scher Ring
April 24, 1923 to September 21, 2016
HUNTINGTON - Annabel Scher Ring, 93 of Huntington passed away at 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
She was born April 24, 1923 in Huntington, a daughter of Walter and Geneva (Shanks) Robb. She married Fredrick William Scher; he preceded her in death on May 1, 1987. She later married Robert Flora, he preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1999. She then married Mel Ring on Dec. 26, 2004. He survives.
Additional survivors include a four daughters: Carol (Don) Scher-Doswell, Gloria (Alan) Hizer of Winamac, Christine (Steve) Ellet and Elizabeth Brundige; four sons: Gregory (Heidi) Scher, Douglas Scher, Marty Scher and Brad Scher; a sister: Wilma Bolssen; 24 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; a step daughter: Barbara Rutledge and a step son: Carl (Beth) Ring.
She was preceded in death by son Curtis Scher.
Mrs. Ring had worked at the Huntington Hospital and Myers Funeral Home over the years. She was a 1941 graduate of Andrews High school and had attended Huntington College. She served her country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, three years as a hospital corpsman and dental technician. She was an active leader and supporter of the Huntington County 4-H and was a member of Forever Friends. She enjoyed sewing and crafts; one of her hobbies was a cartoonist, and she had an extensive cartoon collection.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26, at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the North East Indiana Honor Flight or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Fund, sent in care to Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Jody A. White
January 15, 1975 to September 22, 2016
WINAMAC - Jody A. White, 41, of Winamac, passed away at 4:34 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, at his residence in Winamac.
He was born Jan. 15, 1975 in Winamac, to Eldon and Lydia Freeman White.
He is survived by:
Alissa White, Winamac, Daughter
Lydia Freeman White, Winamac, Mother
Sandy DuBois, Rochester, Sister
Brent Katschke, Winamac, Brother
Tobe Abney-Radoman, Texas, Step Sister
Kathy Abney, Kentucky, Step Sister
Robin Hyder, Peru, Step Sister
Nephews Tyler and Cole DuBois
Preceded in death by:
Eldon White, Father
Mr. White was a member of the First Baptist Church, Winamac. He worked as an auto body detailer at Freeman Auto Sales. He enjoyed fishing and floating the Tippecanoe River. He loved spending time with his daughter.
The funeral service will at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
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