Obituaries

Bryan R. Lamp

January 10, 1968 to February 27, 2023

FRANCESVILLE – Word has been received of the death of Bryan R. Lamp, 55, of Amberg, WI who passed away Feb. 27.

He was born Jan. 10, 1968 at Darnall Army Hospital in Ft. Hood, TX to the late Richard and Barbara Lamp. On Sept. 26, 1998, he married Karen Howerton of Hobart. They made their home in DeMotte until 2007 when they moved to the Northwoods in Wisconsin. She survives.

Bryan Lamp

He is also survived by:
Elvira Lamp, Francesville, Mother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Scott Shidler, Brother
Michael Shidler, Brother

Mr. Lamp’s dream was to live off grid. In 2022, with the support his wife, they accomplished just that. He was a hardworking, quiet man with an infectious smile. He was full of knowledge and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed lathe/metal fabrication, welding, and engraving as well as shooting firearms, fishing, and spending time in the Wisconsin woods. He was truly loved by everyone who knew him.

Memorial donations may be made to Life Wise Academy c/o Amber Leman 15558 West 500 South Francesville, IN 47946.

Dr. Rev. James H. Gabhart

September 9, 1926 to February 24, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - Dr. Rev. James H. Gabhart, 96, of Francesville (formerly of Winamac), passed away Friday, Feb. 24. He was a retired Christian minister with 58 years of service.

He was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Akron, OH to the late Arthur L. and Della V. (Turofske) Gabhart. He served 10 years in the U. S. Armed Forces being an enlisted paratrooper in Gen.l Eisenhower’s honor guard, 508 th PIR, at Frankfort, Germany and an Air Force electronics-armament officer in SAC at various stations. Pastor Gabhart was honored to receive a Quilt of Valor. He married Esther Joan Vanderley on July 11, 1953 in Akron, OH. She passed away March 16, 2019.

Dr. Rev. James Gabhart

He is survived by:
Patty Hansen, Albuquerque, NM, Daughter
James H. (Lorri) Gabhart II, Sun City, AZ, Son
Della (Dave) Myers, Francesville, Daughter
Alida (Roger) Mays, Delphi, Daughter
15 Grandchildren
24 Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
2 Brothers and 1 Sister

Pastor Gabhart was educated at the University of Akron in Ohio, Grace Theological Seminary at Winona Lake and Luther Rice Seminary in Jacksonville, FL. He held a Doctor of Ministry Degree, Master of Theology Degree, and a Master of Divinity Degree. Pastor Gabhart served churches in Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Mississippi. He was an officer in several ministerial organizations. After retirement in 1991, he supplied pulpits in 43 area churches, did nine interims for pastorless churches, and worked in fabrics at Winamac G.L. Perry for three and a half years. He also served as a volunteer chaplain at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. He was a regular book reviewer for the Baptist Bulletin and The Grace Journal. He enjoyed gardening, walking, and stamp collecting. Pastor Gabhart loved to share the Gospel with others. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, at the funeral home with Pastor Bill McNabney and AJ Myers officiating. Burial be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International.

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

Billy G. Fritz

February 6, 1933 to February 21, 2023

WINAMAC – Billy G. Fritz, 84, of Lafayette, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Creasy Springs Health Campus in Lafayette.

He was born July 1, 1938 in Winamac, to the late Raymond E. and Opal R. [White] Fritz. He graduated from Pulaski High School. On Feb. 23, 1974, he married Barbara A. Bisher in Monticello. She survives.

Billy Fritz

He is survived by:
Dwayne A. Fritz, Lafayette, Son
Angela L. (Aaron Sprout) Fritz, Lafayette, Daughter

Preceded in death by:
Larry Fritz, Infant Brother

Mr. Fritz owned and operated Bill’s Auto Body in rural Beaver Township for many years. From working for others to working for himself, he did body work for nearly 40 years. He was a member of Northern Indiana Power from the Past. He enjoyed rebuilding and displaying antique engines. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Paul’s Chapel Cemetery in rural Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Almost Home Humane Society in Lafayette, or Northern Indiana Power from the Past in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

John D. Matthews Jr.

January 19, 1986 to February 20, 2023

MEDARYVILLE - John Daniel Matthews Jr., 55, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, at home.

He was born May 16, 1967 in Hammond, to John D. “JD” and Reathey M. [Flippo] Matthews.

John Matthews Jr.

He is survived by:
Connie [Grigsby] Clemans, Winamac, Beloved Friend
Kimberly (Travis) Doedan, Winamac, Daughter
Tyson Matthews, Winamac, Son
Natasha Matthews, Winamac, Daughter
Katie Matthews, Medaryville, Daughter
Danielle (Patrick) Melton, London, KY, Daughter
Shiann Clemans, Winamac, Daughter
Samantha (John) Scripter, Winamac, Daughter
Elijah Matthews, Medaryville, Son
16 Grandchildren: Isaac, Brycen, Bryleigh, Khloe, Lilian, Tylor, Natalie, Kylie, Rowan, Grace, Hunter, Adalynn, Aiden, Ashton, Corey, and Winter.
Reathey Matthews, Knox, Mother
Charles (Al) Stamper, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
John “JD” Matthews, Father
Bentley Wayne Button, Infant Grandson
Leyton Leroy Matthews, Grandson
Isabella Sue Ann Day, Infant Granddaughter
Terry Lee Matthews, Brother
James Walton “Jim” Matthews, Brother

Mr. Matthews drove semi most of his life. He loved fishing and hunting. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his children.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. (Friday), at the funeral home with Pastor James Rowe officiating. Private burial will take place at the Alexander Heinemann Memorial Cemetery in Ora.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Janice E. Knorr

January 18, 1942 to February 19, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Janice E. Knorr, 81, of Winamac passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 19, at White Oak Healthcare Center in Monticello.

Born on Jan. 18, 1942 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late James and Ida (Dart) Jensen.

Jan Knorr

Survivors include her sons, Eric Knorr (former wife, Wendi Knorr) of Winamac and Andy (Michelle) Knorr of Cornelius, N.C.; former spouse, Gerald Knorr of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Erin Knorr (Zachariah) Lucas of Lafayette, Ian Knorr of Stanley, N.C., Taylor Knorr, Caroline Knorr and Ryan Knorr, all of Cornelius, N.C.; and sisters, Karen Havel of Naperville, Ill., Sandra Norris of Yeoman, Kris (David) Lawson of Royal Center and Leslie (Philip) Irvin of Monticello.

She is preceded in death by brother, Charles Jensen.

Mrs. Knorr formerly helped manage the family business of the Rensselaer Raceway and then went on to manage the Burger Dairy Store in Winamac for over 20 years. She was also a substitute teacher at Eastern Pulaski Community Schools Corporation. She was well known for riding her bicycle and walking around town. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends

A celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Knorr’s online guest book is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Joseph P. Kuhn

February 11, 1934 to February 19, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Joseph Paul Kuhn, 89, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 12:39 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born Feb. 11, 1934 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Joseph Martin and Theresa Lena (Nies) Kuhn. He was a 1952 Pulaski High School graduate. He married his high school sweetheart, Carole Louise Roberts on Oct. 22, 1955 and continued to be a devoted and loving husband for over 66 years. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2022.

Joe Kuhn

Survivors include his children, Timothy Joseph (Kathleen) Kuhn of Winamac, Mary Louise (John) Stukofski of Star City, Nancy Ann (Kevin) Mulholland of Buffalo and Angela Lynn (JP) Rowland of Monticello, siblings, Norbert Kuhn, Bredie (Jim) Wieand, Ginny Cooke, John Kuhn and Cecelia (Jay) Cripe; grandchildren, Matthew Phillip (Tabitha) Kuhn of DeMotte, Cassondra Louise Stukofski of Indianapolis, Jenessa Rose (Mike Kneece) Stukofski of Kewanna, Joseph Robert (Kaila) Stukofski of Winamac, Caroline (Adam) Coonrod of Headlee, Andrew Fox of Star City and Rosemary Kathleen Stukofski of Star City; and great-grandchildren, Michelle Wank, Kelly Ann Coonrod, Grant Coonrod, Josef Kneece, Boone Francis Stukofski and Cole Leon Stukofski.

He was preceded in death by children, twins Joseph and Carole Kuhn; siblings, Victor (Henrietta) Kuhn, Rita (Don) Raderstorf, Mary (Pete) Shellhart, Betty (John) Graves, Ann (Arden) Hoover, Gen (Ben) Scheffer and Theresa Kuhn; sister-in-law, Betty Kuhn and great-grandchildren, Jenay Louise Stukofski and Jaxson Fox.

Mr. Kuhn was a lifelong farmer. His love and stewardship for the land continued his whole life. He enjoyed raising popcorn with his son and grandson and loved John Deere tractors. He was a devout and pillar member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski.

A private family visitation is planned. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery West.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grotto fund at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Mr. Kuhn’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes.