Obituaries

June A. Button

June 15, 1946 to November 9, 2022

WINAMAC - June Alice Button, 76, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, .at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born June 15, 1946 in LaPorte, to Cecil Bryant and Clara Maxine [Radtke] Button. She attended Winamac Elementary School and graduated from Winamac High School in 1966. In her youth she was a member of Indiana Rural Youth, 4-H, and FHA. 

June Button

She is survived by her sister, Sharon J. Thompson of Columbus, Ohio; brother, James L. (Esther) Button of Stewart, Tenn.; Goddaughter and niece Jennie L. (James) Frederick; nieces: Tishia L. (Jon) Drummond, Kelly (Jeremy) Browning, Brandie (Kevin) Marcotte, Briana N. Marcotte, Alisha (Dave) Holder, Emily (Eric) Jones and nephews: Christopher Button, Bryant (Jill) Marcotte, Brenton Marcotte, Brock Marcotte, and Bronson (Nicole) Marcotte. She was also a great-aunt and a great-great-aunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Frances K. Marcotte; brother-in-law, Gail B. Thompson Jr. and her nephew Benjamin Marcotte.

Ms. Button’s first job out of high school was for Tee-Pak where she was a catcher and inspector. The company moved in 1978, so she went on to work at the Occupational Development Center as a receptionist while cooking at Canterbury Manor nursing home. She then worked at CETA in Pulaski County performing county highway cleaning and maintenance and later joined the team at the Shirt Shed where she worked as a printer. Throughout her adult life, she also spent time working as a home health aide. She was a sought-after caregiver who put her heart and soul into caring for her clients. This work was truly a passion for her.

She was a member of the Winamac Nazarene Church where she loved being a devotional, song and recreational leader and participant in cantatas and other productions. She was also an assistant leader of NYI. She loved for her extended family to enjoy the church productions.  She was a gifted cake baker and decorator. She was an avid traveler who embarked on many adventures in the U.S., Mexico and Europe. She was an active member of United Singles and the Red Hat Society. She was also a volunteer at Pulaski County Human Services where she helped found the Visually Impaired Persons Group. She was a community-driven person and truly loved people for who they were. She could always be relied upon if a friend or family needed an ear or a dose of honesty. She loved her family deeply and was lovingly known as “Junebug.”

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday), at the funeral home with Pastor Martin Burns officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association.

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

Harold G. Stotler

March 20, 1938 to November 6, 2022

WINAMAC - Harold Gene Stotler, 84, of Winamac (formerly of Monterey), passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born March 20, 1938 in Monterey to the late Evert D. and Bertha [Rater] Stotler. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1956, and served as an MP in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Linda T. Wills on Aug. 23, 1993 in Las Vegas. She survives.

Harold Stotler

He is also survived by:
Kenneth E. Stotler, Monterey, Brother
Ronald E. Stotler, Phenix City, AL, Brother
Richard K. (Sharon) Stotler, Crestwood, KY, Brother
Donald M. (Betty) Stotler, Ellettsville, Brother
Lester L. (Donna) Stotler, Monterey, Brother
Lois I. (Merv) Lemeron, Winamac, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Garry S. (Janice) Stotler, Brother

After receiving an honorable discharge from the army, Mr. Stotler moved to Colorado and worked for Gates Rubber Co. He lived in Colorado for 12 years, and during that time he met his future wife. After spending a year in Arizona, the couple moved to the family farm in Monterey in 1981. He was a caregiver for his parents until they passed away. He was a farmer who enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and fishing.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project or Gideons International or Monterey Fire Department.

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

Lula M. Hall Lounsbery

July 6, 1925  to November 4, 2022

WINAMAC - Lula Maude “Lulu” Hall Lounsbery, 97, of Granger (formerly of Niles, MI, Cape Coral, FL, and Winamac) passed away Friday, Nov. 4, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

She was born July 6, 1925 at Bass Lake, to the late Harry Leslie and Nora Elizabeth [Melvin] Bailey. She graduated from Knox High School in Knox. On Feb. 17, 1945, she married Rev. Larsene C. Hall. He died Nov. 22, 1990.

Lula Hall Lounsbery

She is survived by:
Carol L. Greider, Niles, MI, Daughter
Evonne M. Enyeart-Corbett (husband: William J. Corbett IV), Niles, MI, Granddaughter
Marielle Bouvier Corbett, Niles, MI, Great-Granddaughter
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Edna M. Winters, Sister
Leah R. Hunnicutt, Sister
Samuel L. Bailey, Brother
Russell C. Bailey, Brother
Howard Bailey, Infant Brother
Cora F. Clauson Metcalf, Sister
Allen C. Bailey, Brother
Dorothy M. West, Sister
Harry M. Bailey, Infant Brother
Irene A. Reed Sellers, Sister
Ester Bailey, Infant Sister

Rev. and Mrs. Hall were founding members of the First Baptist Church in Winamac. Together, they pastored the church for 31½ years; leading many souls to Christ. She was a devoted pastor’s wife and loving mother to her daughter, Carol. After Rev. Hall’s death, she later married George N. Lounsberry on July 14, 1992. They spent their retirement years in Cape Coral enjoying life to the fullest in sunny Southwest Florida. After he passed away on Sept. 28, 2003, she moved to Niles to live with her daughter. She enjoyed over 20 years of time well spent with her family. She enjoyed babysitting her great-granddaughter, Marielle and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of the Mishawaka Garden Club and the Red Hat Society. She was an Indiana University Basketball/Bobby Knight Fan as well as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers/Tom Brady Fan.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Nov. 20) with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

William C. Simoni

July 15, 1941 to November 4, 2022

WINAMAC - William C. “Bill” Simoni, 81, of Griffin, GA (formerly of Winamac) passed away Friday, Nov. 4, at Pruitt Health Monroe in Forsyth, GA.

He was born July 14, 1941 in North Judson, to the late Geno and Bernice [Suckow] Simoni. He married Mary J. Rater on Oct. 23, 1965 in Denham. She survives.

Bill Simoni

He is also survived by:
Scott W. (Teri) Simoni, Griffin, GA, Son
Brandon Simoni, Pearisburg, VA, Grandson
Brianna (Landon Neal) Simoni, Narrows, VA, Granddaughter
Chase Carden, Griffin, GA, Step-Grandson
Cypress Scott Neal, Narrows, VA, Great-Grandson
John (Judy) Simoni, Tinley Park, IL, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Kurt David Simoni, Son
Louella Simoni, Sister

Mr. Simoni was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Denham and a retired steelworker. Hel was a joyful man, with a good sense of humor. He was always trying to make someone laugh or smile. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Lynda Hosek officiating. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery in Denham.

Memorial donations can be made to the family c/o Mary Simoni.

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

Glen M. Gutwein

July 13, 1928 to October 31, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Glen Munz Gutwein, 94, of Francesville, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born July 13, 1928 in Francesville to the late Fred and Katie [Munz] Gutwein. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1948 where he was an enthusiastic and athletic yell leader. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged on March 7, 1951. He married Mary Ann Altvater on June 26, 1960 in Milford, IN. She passed away on Dec. 12, 2016.

Glen Gutwein

He is survived by:
Beth (Ed) Russell, Lafayette, Daughter
Glenda (Brian) Allinder, Chapel Hill, NC, Daughter
Grandchildren: Brian (Megan) Timmons, Leslie (Jeremiah) Zahn, Cameron Allinder, and Colin Allinder.
Fern Leman, Francesville, Sister
Marcella Gudeman, Francesville, Sister
Suzanne Cook, Francesville, Sister
Victor Beer, Brother-in-law
Mary B. Gutwein Graham, Sister-in-law
Patti Thorp, Sister-in-law
Alvin (Carol) Haab, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews (multiple generations)

Preceded in death by:
Louise Albrecht Heinold, Sister
Esther (Joe) Gray, Sister
Dorothy Beer, Sister
Francis Gutwein, Brother
Edwin Gutwein, Brother
James (Marian) Gutwein, Brother
Harvey F. (Madeline, Marilyn, Joan) Gutwein, Brother
Sidney Leman, Brother-in-law
Wendell Gudeman, Brother-in-law
Herb Cook, Brother-in-law 

Mr. Gutwein was a lifelong farmer and worked at Gutwein Seeds in Francesville. He was a devoted member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. He and his wife enjoyed winters in Bonita Springs, FL. He had a special hobby of making shell critters and shell bouquets. He loved spending time with his family, especially playing games with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Apostolic Christian HarvestCall or American Heart Association.

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

Richard L. Kurz

December 12, 1939 to October 28, 2022

KEWANNA - Richard L. Kurz, 82, of Kewanna passed away at 4:52 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at home surrounded by family.

Born Dec. 12, 1939 in Muncie, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Mills) Kurz. He was a Winamac High School graduate, and a proud U.S. Air Force veteran.

Richard Kurz

Survivors include his wife, Martha (Hubeny) Kurz of Kewanna; sons, Michael (Misty) Kurz of Corydon and Scott McCord of Georgia; and daughters, Lisa McCord of Seattle and Jane (John) Williamson of Winamac. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by sisters, Marge Hartle and Libby Krohn, grandson, Brent Kurz and granddaughter, Katelyn Kollmar.

Mr. Kurz was a retired aircraft mechanic at the Logansport Airport. He was a life-member of the VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting
stained glass projects and working in his yard.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at Pleasant Hill Lake Bruce Community Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites will be performed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes.