Obituaries

Betty J. Griffey

March 23, 1932 to August 30, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Betty Jean Griffey, 84, of Apache Junction, Ariz., (formerly of Medaryville), passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, .at Melody Care Home in Apache Junction.

She was born March 23, 1932 in Rensselaer, to the late Otis G. and Gladys L. ElliotHershman. She married Homer Wayne Griffey on May 4, 1952 in Wheatfield. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 2007.

Survivors include: 
Mark (Virginia) Griffey, Gold Canyon, AZ Son 
Thomas (Lori) Griffey, Lafayette, Son 
Cathy (Randall Witt) Martin, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Sharon (Keith) Holbert, Louisville, KY Daughter 
12 Grandchildren 
10 Great grandchildren 
Carol (Herb) Stevens, Lafayette, Sister 
John Hershman, Madison, WI, Brother 
Kenneth (Coralie) Hershman, Indiana, PA 
Brother Richard (Sandy) Hershman, Wheatfield, Brother 
Several Nieces, Nephews and extended family members

Preceded in death by: 
Virginia Roswarski, Sister 
Ruth Lund, Sister 
Robert Hershman, Brother 

Mrs. Griffey was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church and was a previous member of the Hebron Christian Church where she played piano during Sunday morning services for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a proud homemaker. She enjoyed her chocolates, crossword puzzles, and watching game shows on TV. Her family will forever miss her homemade chicken-and-noodles, one armed hugs, beautiful smile, gentle demeanor, positive attitude, selfless soul, and love for her family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 3, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, at the church. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to share with the staff who took care of Betty at Melody Care Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. 

Ida M. Allen

September 18, 1916 to August 30, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Ida M. Allen, 99, of Monticello, passed away at 10:55 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Monticello Healthcare.

She was born on Sept. 18, 1916 in Greenup County, Ky., to the late Ed and Jessie Callihan Rayburn. She married Joseph Allen in 1934 and he preceded her in death. 

Survivors include: 
Darrell Eugene (Sue) Allen, Francesville, Son 
Bradley E. (Krista) Allen, Grandson 
Douglas R. (Sarah) Allen, Grandson 
Ricky Allen, Grandson 
Sherry Allen, Granddaughter 
Debra (Doug) Chenoweth, Granddaughter 
Diana Smith, Granddaughter 
11 Great grandchildren 
8 Great Great Grandchildren 
Blanche Allen, Greenup County, Ky., Sister 
Hubert Rayburn, Greenup County, Ky., Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Joe B. Allen, Son 
Russell D. Allen, Son 
Lana Renae Allen, Infant Granddaughter 
4 Sisters and 2 Brothers 

Mrs. Allen and her husband moved to Jasper County in 1946 where they made their home and raised their family. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and canning. She was an avid gardener and raised all the food she needed to feed her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family and nursing home staff were looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday.The family wishes to thank the staff of Monticello Healthcare for their loving care of Ida over the last 12 years.

Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Monticello Healthcare.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. 

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

Madolynne J. Werner

January 16, 1924 to August 28, 2016

WINAMAC - Madolynne Joyce Werner, 92, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28.

She was born Jan. 16, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Harry R. Sr. and Anna L. Balch Nelson. She married Robert Werner on Feb. 4, 1945 in Kalamazoo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 1973.

Survivors include:
John (Linda) Werner, Winamac, Son
James (Pamela) Werner, South Bend, Son
Margaret "Maggie" (Robert) Cole, Stuart, FL Daughter
Jerry (Shirley) Werner, Kewanna, Son
Margo Hankins, Westfield, Daughter
Vicki (John) Franklin, Granddaughter
Michael Werner, Grandson Jason (Christina) Werner, Grandson
Traci (Scott) Chlebowski, Granddaughter
Jenna Werner, Granddaughter
Heather (Mike) Boyd, Granddaughter
Stacey (Randy) Ibarra, Granddaughter
Troy Cole, Grandson
Sabrina (Brett) Muckridge, Granddaughter
17 Great Grandchildren
Helen Nelson, Portage, MI, Sister-in-law
Richard (Evelyn) Werner, Winamac, Brother-in-law

Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Janet Lee Werner, Infant Daughter
Harry R. Nelson, Jr., Brother
Marguerite "Peg" Poteet, Sister

Mrs. Werner was a dedicated farm wife and mother. She always put her husband and children first.  Over the years she had worked at Tee-Pac and Singer/Eaton. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, reading, and watching western movies (especially John Wayne). She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, and one hour prior to services Thursday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral servics will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at  with Rev. Ruth Waite and Don Franklin officiating.  Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to American Heart Association.

Shirley L. Peters

September 9, 1945 to August 24, 2016

WINAMAC - Shirley Lee Peters, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

She was born Sept. 9, 1945 at home in Winamac to the late Merle and Wanetta Allen Ezra. 

Survivors include: 
Carolyn K. Knebel, Greenwood, Sister 
Merle Larry Ezra, Winamac, Brother 
Betty J. (Jim) Shorter, Winamac, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Bene Franklin Ezra, Brother 

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m., (Friday, Aug. 26), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice. 

Infant Oliver I. Fitz Artist

August 10, 2016 to August 20, 2016

WINAMAC - Infant Oliver Ira Fitz Artist, 10 days old, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:23 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 10, 2016 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, to Matthew and Courtney Artist.  He will be sadly missed. 

Survivors include:
Matthew D. and Courtney L. Fitz Artist, Plymouth, Parents  
Gemma L. Artist, Plymouth, Sister 
Wynona Minix Fitz, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother 
Ira Artist, Culver, Paternal Grandfather

Preceded in death by:
Jon Fitz, Maternal Grandfather 
Gloria Artist, Paternal Grandmother 
Reagan Elizabeth June Artist, Infant Sister

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

Brian F. Royer

July 28, 1969 to August 10, 2016

ARGOS - Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at his Argos home.

He was born the son of Frank D. and Carole S. Rogers Royer on July 28, 1969 in Logansport.

Surviving is his father Frank of Niles, Mich., five children and families: Tiffany M. (Garrett) Rimpler of Winamac and their children; A.J., Gracelyn and Grant, Alysha M. (Jason) Jones of Plymouth and their children; Caleb and Colin, Nichole L. Royer of Bremen and her son Zayne, Dustin L. Royer of Bremen and David M. Royer of Argos. He is also survived by his sister Sheila K. Royer of Lafayette along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Carole and a young brother Derek L. Royer.

Mr. Royer received his education at West Central High School. By trade he was a welder and worked in production for Utilimaster in Wakarusa for 17 years. He enjoyed golf, bowling with a perfect game in 2015, card games and the Buffalo Bills. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Plymouth Post 27.

Family and friends will come together to honor the life of Brian Royer on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth where services will begin at 7 p.m. Burial next to his mother Carole will take place at a later date at Saint Henry's Cemetery, Medaryville.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Brian Royer Memorial Fund and the David Royer Scholarship Fund c/o First Source Bank.

Remembrances may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnson-danielson.com