Obituaries

Leo Siemens

August 16, 1929 to March 31, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Leo J. Siemens, 86, of Medaryville, died 7:01 a.m., Thursday, March 31,  at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1929 in Secor, IL to the late Herman and Tamma Rosenbaum Siemens.  On Aug. 10, 1949, he married Agnes R. Winter in Logansport. His wife of 66 years survives. 

Also surviving are: 
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

Preceded in death by: 
Herman Siemens, Brother
Anna Weltzin, Sister

Mr. Siemens was a lifelong farmer in the Medaryville area and also owned Siemens Insurance Agency  He enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren with their 4-H beef and foods projects. He was a charter member of the Medaryville Lions Club, also serving as Past District Governor and Past Council Chairman in the State of Indiana.  He was a former member of the Pulaski County School Board, West Central Education Foundation, Pulaski County Fair Board, Medaryville Sesquicentennial Board, Potato Fest Committee, and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. He also had served as White Post Township Trustee. Most recently, he had been selected as a torch bearer for the Bicentennial Torch Relay in Pulaski County this October. Mr. Siemens loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A Lion’s memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 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.

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

Glendoris I. Huber

August 20, 1923 to March 29, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Glendoris Irene Huber, 92, of Francesville passed away at 4:55 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Aug. 20, 1923 in Francesville to the late Chris and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich. She married Lester M. Huber on Aug. 20, 1944 in Francesville. He preceded her in death on Nov.  28, 2015.

Survivors include:
Barbara Huber, Francesville, Daughter
Maurice (Monica) Huber, Lexington, KY, Son
Ben (June) Huber, Winchester, KY, Son
Glenda (Jan) Neukomm, Morton, IL, Daughter
Stephen (Pam) Huber, Suffolk, VA,  Son
Michael (Susan) Huber, Lexington, KY, Son
Jerrell (Kim) Huber, Lexington, KY, Son
18 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren
Genevieve (Edward) Schambach, Elgin, IL,  Sister
Willis (Marjean) Wuethrich, Fishers, Brother
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Francesville, Brother
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Francesville, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
David Wuethrich, Brother
Richard Wuethrich, Brother
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister
Mildred Huber, Sister
Wilma Stewart, Sister
Velda Overmyer, Sister
Elizabeth Schambach, Sister
Theresa Von Tobel, Sister

Mrs. Huber was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. She loved and supported her husband. They were married for 71 years. They farmed in the Francesville area for 25 years. In 1968, the Lord called them to enter the mission field and serve with the Apostolic Christian Church in Kentucky. They lived in Central and Eastern Kentucky for 45 years, unselfishly ministering to the needy. Mrs. Huber enjoyed her family, gardening, and lovingly ministered to all with her gift of hospitality.  She was a faithful, God-fearing servant and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Monday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, April 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, World Relief/Harvest Call, or Apostolic Christian Church.

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

Florence J. Baldwin

July 27, 1930 to March 19, 2016

KEWANNA - Florence J. Baldwin, 85 of Kewanna passed away at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 27, 1930 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Young) Stepp. On Nov. 29, 1947 she married Richard C. Baldwin. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1987.

Survivors include her children, Larry Baldwin (Bev), Steve Baldwin (Pam), Charles “Chuck” Baldwin (Barbie), Tami Powell (Rich) and Deana Thomas (Bryan), all of Kewanna; and sister, Marilyn McCormick (Bob) of Elizabethtown, Ky.

Also, grandchildren, Stephanie Griesch (Kurt), Laurie Paulik (Jeff), Jennifer Mikesell, Scott Baldwin (Becky), Shawna Amit (Jonathen), Lisa Barr, Scotty Oliver (Gillian), Christopher Baldwin (Keila), Charlie Baldwin, Cody Baldwin, Chanse Baldwin, Brittney Schroder (Jake), Caleb Baldwin (Rachelle Sherman), Traci Leininger (Tony), Trent Powell (Janet Daake), Trish Forry (Brent), Brandi Thomas, Courtney Thomas (Clinton Shepherd) and Whitney Thomas (Charles Roland).

Also, great-grandchildren, Beatrice Griesch, Carson Paulik, Adrian Paulik, Brianne Paulik, Keisha Mikesell (Danny Maggart), Autumn Mikesell, Trey Mikesell, Hannah Baldwin, Evan Baldwin, Naomi Baldwin, Tessa Baldwin, Dovev Amit, Miya Amit, Micah Amit, Landrew Barr, Chandler Patterson, Hadley Gray, Noah Oliver and Aileen Oliver, Trent Cripe, McKenzie Baldwin, Avery Baldwin, Kayden Baldwin, Aleah Baldwin, Parker Baldwin, Emmett Leininger, Abigail Powell, Ivy Powell, Mitchell Powell, Grace Daake, Zak Daake, Ava Forry, Parker Forry, Ashlyn Bailey, Corbyn Bailey, Elijah Holloway, Isaiah Riddle, Anaiah Dulin, Rianne Stier, Josh Shepherd and Karter Shepherd; and great-great-grandchildren, McKenley Ward and Mason Maggart.

She was also preceded in death by brother, James Stepp and sisters, Arnabelle Penicaro, Phyllis Jo Cochran and Janice Kay “Butch” Stepp.

Mrs. Baldwin had been a waitress at the Mar-Lo Restaurant in Kewanna, and she formerly owned and operated Baldwin Sundries in Kewanna for many years, and then retired from Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna. She was a member of Kewanna United Methodist Church where she was active in the Food Pantry Ministry as well as the UM Women. She was also a former member of the Kewanna Union-Township Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, and playing Yahtzee with her best friend, Virginia Agnew.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, at Kewanna United Methodist Church; and also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, at the church with Pastor Todd Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kewanna Food Pantry Ministry.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Baldwin family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Darl Miller

February 11, 1931 to March 24, 2016

WINAMAC - Darl G. Miller, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 5:02 p.m., Thursday, March 24, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Feb. 11, 1931 in Star City to the late Frank and Evelyn Wein Miller. Hr married Wanda F. Wheatley in September 1964 in Kalamazoo, Mich.  She preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2016. 

Survivors include:

Daughters: Tommi Borsini, Granger, and Kelly Miller, Winamac. Son: Bruce Wheatley, Kalamazoo. Grandchildren: Bruce (Denise) Wheatley Jr; Brian (Angie) Wheatley; Danna Tibbs; Dustin Tibbs; and 7 great grandchildren. Sisters: Marilyn Wentz, Winamac; Pauline (Richard) Smith, Winamac; and Janie (Al) Deangelis, Phoenix, Ariz.

Mr. Miller graduated from Pulaski High School in 1949 and as a freshman, played on the championship basketball team. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Immediately following his service, he joined IBM in Kalamazoo, and later was transferred to Phoenix. He retired as a field engineer and returned to Southwestern Michigan and later moved back to the family homestead in rural Kewanna.

Mr. Miller was a championship trap shooter, winning numerous titles, honors, and trophies in Michigan tournaments as well as in the Grand American Trap Shoot tournament in Vandalia, OH (where thousands gather from all over the country). He was a lifetime member of the Battle Creek Gun Club and a founding member of the Centerline Gun Club, both in Michigan. He was also a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association (he was known to sign people up for memberships who may not have otherwise subscribed). He was an avid hunter of game birds as well as deer and elk. He killed a prize-winning elk in 1983. He was a woodworker and especially enjoyed restoring old furniture and cars. He specialized in making trap gun stocks for people all around the country. He enjoyed flea markets and was a collector. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife, Wanda. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. (Saturday, April 2), at the funeral home with David Broad officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors at the funeral home following services. Private burial will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Mich.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

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

RubyAnn Loveless

October 21, 1924 to March 15, 2016

WINAMAC - RubyAnn Loveless, 91, of Spooner, WI (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, at Maple Ridge Care Center, Spooner.

She was born on Oct. 21, 1924 in Whiting, to the late Andrew and Zella Hall Pfeifer. She married Donald Loveless on Aug. 23, 1941 in Logansport. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1988. 

Preceded in death by:
Randall Loveless, Son
David Stevenson, Grandson
Joseph  Loveless, Grandson
Frank Pfeiffer, Brother
Sharon Underwood, Sister
George Pfeiffer, Brother

Mrs. Loveless was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church in Indiana and Cook Community Bible Church in Tennessee. She enjoyed being a homemaker, especially quilting and cooking. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 20, at Tippecanoe Christian Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the church, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Tippecanoe Christian Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Carol J. Sparks

December 6, 1949 to March 15, 2016

WINAMAC - Carol Jean Sparks, 66, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 10:22 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Dec. 6, 1949 in Long Beach, CA to Kenneth and Betty Pettit. On Feb. 1, 1994, she married David Henry Sparks. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Scott (Heather) Meyer, Long Beach, CA, Son
Sherry (Robert) Keith, Bedford, TX ,Daughter
Cara (Matt) Ansis, Agoura Hills, CA, Daughter
6 Grandchildren: Kennedy, Reynolds and Katrina Meyer; Cambria, Corynn and Caralie Keith
Betty Joyce Gosnell Pettit, Mother
Joyce (Ed) Loomis, Sister
Sharon (Jim) Aeders, Sister
Phil (Beth) Pettit, Brother
Gerald Pettit, Brother
Kenneth Pettit, Brother
Michael Pettit, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth Merle Pettit, Father

Mrs. Sparks graduated from John Glenn High School in Norwalk, CA in 1968.  She was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac. She was a devoted servant of the Lord, always willing to work with the children and counseling anyone in need.  She enjoyed being involved with the church choir, plays, and leading women's Bible study.  She especially enjoyed reading her Bible every day. She was an avid dog lover. She enjoyed crafting and making decorations with her Cricut. She handmade many special items for area festivals, fairs, and hospital parties. 

Mrs. Sparks was employed at Pulaski Memorial Hospital where she was most recently promoted to vice president of service excellence. She loved working at the hospital, especially helping others. Prior to working at PMH, she had served as director of the Chamber of Commerce. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her children and grandchildren and looked forward to visiting them every year. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at Fellowship Baptist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., at the church with Pastor Chad Ritchie officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Fellowship Baptist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.