Obituaries

Richard T. Myers

December 20, 1936 to May 8, 2022

WINAMAC - Richard Ted “Dick” Myers, 85, of Monticello, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Sunday, May 8, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Crown Point.

He was born Dec. 20, 1936 in Francesville, to the late Ted and Lura Weltzin Myers. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1955. On Oct. 27, 1956, he married Wanda May “Sis” Shidler in Francesville. She passed away Feb. 13, 2011.

Dick Myers

He is survived by:
Richard Ted “Rick” (Mary) Myers Jr., Rensselaer, Son
Brad L. Garling, Winamac, Son-in-law
Richard James (Savannah Eldridge) Myers, Grandson
Christopher Patrick (Tori) Myers, Grandson
Nicholas Anthony Myers, Grandson
Kathryn Mae Myers, Granddaughter
Leslie Marie (Aaron) Disinger, Granddaughter
Matthew Lee Garling, Grandson
5 Great-Grandchildren: Mason, Hayden, Kaylee, Emmalynn, and Lucy (and one on the way).
James Myers, Monon, Brother
Rose (Mike) Salyer, Francesville, Sister
Bill Davis, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Ralph Shidler, Lafayette, Brother-in-law
Richard “Bick” Shidler, Argos, Brother-in-law
Lila Shidler, Argos, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Shelia Kay Garling, Daughter
Sue Allen, Sister
Nina Davis, Sister
Helen Wilson, Sister

Mr. Myers was a lifelong Iron Worker and member of the Ironworkers Local #379 in Lafayette, which later merged with Local #22 in Indianapolis. He also owned and operated Dick & Wanda’s Restaurant and Bar in Chalmers for several years. He was a member of the White County Farm Bureau, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2570, Sons of The American Legion Post #81 and the VFW Auxiliary Post #2231 all of Monticello. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association, Pheasants Forever, and the international Moose Lodge. He enjoyed racing, hunting, and fishing as well as gambling and playing cards. He especially enjoyed family gatherings and was well-known for his relish trays and shrimp platters. He cherished the many breakfasts brought to him daily by his brother, Jim. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, May 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope.

Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

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

Virginia M. Barr

April 13, 1931 to May 8, 2022

WINAMAC - Virginia M. “Ginny” Barr, 91, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, May 8, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.

She was born April 13, 1931 in Chicago, to the late Arthur and Alice Friedland Olson. A few years later, the Olson family moved to a farm in Jefferson Township in rural Pulaski County. She attended Brush College Elementary School and graduated from Winamac High School in1949. After high school, she earned an associate’s degree in accounting from South Bend College of Commerce. She married David W. “Dave” Barr II on April 7, 1951 in Winamac. He passed away in September 2017.

Virginia Barr

She is survived by:
Randy (Debbie) Barr, Willis, TX, Son
Christine (Michael) Gilman, Winamac, Daughter
Craig (Pam) Barr, Kokomo, Son
Chad (Kristy) Gilman, Grandson
Natalie Gilman, Granddaughter
Justin (Megan) Barr, Grandson
Heather (Ronald) Perry, Granddaughter
Angela (Travis) Kovar, Granddaughter
Lauren (Zach) Decker, Granddaughter
Emily Barr, Granddaughter
Great-grandchildren: Landon Barr, Aubrey Barr, Kylie Barr, Blair Perry, Hudson Perry,
Parker Kovar, and Kipton Kovar.
Charlene (Ralph) Fritz, Winamac, Sister
Marjorie Barr Thompson, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Together, the Barrs operated Winamac Cleaners and Snow White Laundry for 34 years, which they purchased from Dave’s father in 1959. Virginia had previously been employed as a bookkeeper for Von Tobel’s Lumber Co. She was a devoted member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She was also a member of Alpha Iota International Honor Society, Lambda Sigma Chi, and Kitchen Kadettes Home-Ec Club. She was an avid Purdue basketball/football fan and lifetime member of the John Purdue Club. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and sewing. Many wonderful summers were spent at the family cottage on Bass Lake where family and friends have gathered since 1904. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 13, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac, with Pastors Ron DeGraaff and Don Whipple officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Bible Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Earl W. Zeider Jr.

December 27, 1952 to May 5, 2022

RENSSELAER  - Earl Wayne Zeider Jr., 69, of Rensselaer, passed away Thursday, May 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Earl Zeider Jr.

He was born in Winamac, on Dec.27, 1952, the son of Earl Wayne Sr. and Mary Weisenburger Zeider. He was a graduate of Winamac Community High School and Purdue University, where he studied agricultural economics. On April 3, 1993, he married Lori Schultz at St. John's Lutheran Church.  She survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Rielle (Robert) Cole of Monticello; his grandson Castyn, and a grandson on the way; his in-laws, Bernard and Judith Schultz of Morocco; two sisters-in-law, Lisa (Bill) Roozee of Rensselaer and Suzanne (Steven) Rogers of Augusta, MI; three nephews: Joshua (Carli) Roozee of Rensselaer, Ryne Rogers and Brett Rogers, both of Augusta, MI; and one great-niece, Kinzingtyn Roozee.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce (Cain Morgan) Zeider, and his parents.

Mr. Zeider was the owner-operator of EZ Ag Services and did consulting work for Bos Family Dairies. He previously ran the Mt. Ayr Elevator and worked for Dick Clark Ag in Remington. He served on the Rensselaer Central School Board and was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. He was a big Purdue football and basketball fan. He also enjoyed watching the Indy 500. His favorite car of all time was driven by Jim Clark, #82. Most of all, he loved being with family, visiting with farmers, being at the farm driving his tractor and playing with his grandson, Castyn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. (CT), Thursday, May 12, at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer; and also one hour prior to the funeral. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Friday, May 13, at the funeral home with Rev. Marc Cohen officiating. Burial will follow at Weston Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.

Dewight DePoy

July 5, 1965 to May 4, 2022

WINAMAC - Dewight DePoy, 56, of Francesville, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born July 5, 1965 in Winamac to Darl and Lorna Fitz DePoy. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in1984 and attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis where he studied auto-mechanics.

Dewight DePoy

He is survived by:
Carl DePoy, Francesville, Son
Andrea DePoy, Francesville, Daughter
Darl DePoy, Winamac, Father
Bryan (Valerie) DePoy, Monticello, Brother
Scott (Stephanie) DePoy, Winamac, Brother
Christine DePoy, Winamac, Sister
4 Nieces: Nicole, Kelsey, Lindsey, and Samantha
3 Nephews: Nathan, Sawyer, and Seaver
2 Great-Nieces and 2 Great-Nephews
Harold (Edith) DePoy, Winamac, Uncle
Butch (Judy) Fitz, Winamac, Uncle
Kay Rater, Monon, Aunt
Albert Smith, Francesville, Uncle
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Kimberlee Jean DePoy, Infant Daughter
Lorna Fitz DePoy, Mother

Mr. DePoy was a hard worker, and in his free time he enjoyed tinkering on motors of all kinds (with his MacGyver-like skills). He worked at Rose Acres Farms in Francesville for over 20 years, and he was planning to retire soon. He loved his family very much, especially his children.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 9, at Tippecanoe Christian Church (5292 W. 750 S. Winamac); and also from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, at the church. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Tuesday), at the church with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery in Winamac.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Edith M. Kenyon Stevens

January 10, 1942 to May 3, 2022

WINGATE - Edith Mae Kenyon Stevens, 97 passed away at 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville. 

She was born Jan. 10, 1925 in Lafayette to the late Frank and Mildred Spangler Kenyon. She was a 1942 graduate of Medaryville High School. She married James Stevens in the Brown Street Methodist Church, Lafayette, April 11, 1946, and he preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1960.

Edith Stevens

Surviving are three sons, Bruce Stevens of LaPorte, Mark (Malva) Stevens of Francesville, Gary (Barbara) Stevens of Culver;  a daughter-in-law Linda Hale Stevens of Francesville;  nine grandchildren, Cris Stevens of Clermont, Fl, Susan Stevens of Michigan City, Scott (Nikki) Stevens of Wolcott, Todd (Wendi) Stevens of Rensselaer, Brad (Erica) Stevens of Francesville, Jill (Shawn) Roser of Valparaiso, Matthew (Lisa) Stevens of Tamapa, Fl, Brett Stevens of Indianapolis, and Lindsey (Justin) Kletz of Francesville. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand-son. 

She was preceded in death by a son Terry Stevens, and daughter-in-law Janis Minniear Stevens.

After their marriage, the Stevenses purchased a small farm west of Francesville next to his parents Ray and Victoria Stevens. Following her husband’s untimely death, Edith worked several jobs to support her family. For many years she was employed as secretary for the Jasper County Extension Office in Rensselaer. She served as a teacher’s aide in Gillam Grade School and West Central Elementary Schools for several years where she loved the students and they loved her. She concluded her working years as a courier/delivery driver for People’s State Bank (now Alliance Bank) in Francesville. She remained on the family farm in Gillam Township until moving to Parkview Haven. 

Mrs. Stevens was a devout Christian which served her well as she faced the challenges and adversities of raising her four boys on the farm. She had attended the former Independence Methodist Church in Gillam Township, Francesville United Methodist Church and more recently the St. James United Church of Christ. She supported and encouraged her boys in school, sports, 4-H and Sunday School.

Visitation hours will be 1 to 3 p.m.,Tuesday, May 10, with funeral services following at 3 p.m., with Pastor Judy Doll officiating at St. James United Church of Christ (10934 CR. 600 South, Fancesville).  Interment will follow in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. 

Memorial donations may be directed to the St. James United Church of Christ. 

Family and Friends Funeral of Wingate has been entrusted with arrangements. Visit online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guestbook or share a memory.

Samuel B. Bumbalough

January 18, 1942 to May 3, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Samuel Beecher Bumbalough, 80 of Lafayettte, formerly of Francesville, passed away Tuesday, May 3, at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN.

He was born Jan. 18, 1942 in Rensselaer, to Herman D. and Ruby P. Robinson Bumbalough. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1960, and attended Fort Wayne Business College. On Oct. 27, 1963 he married Bonnie Moncel in Francesville. She survives.

Sam Bumbalough

He is also survived by:
Samuel Todd Bumbalough, Fishers, Son
Holly Lynn (Don) Benesh, Francesville, Daughter
Marc Allyn (Stephanie) Bumbalough, Brookston, Son
Grandchildren: Samuel Aaron Bumbalough, Joshua Reed Bumbalough, Dalton Samuel Powell, Shelby Lynn Powell, Sara Dawn Bumbalough, Weston Allyn Bumbalough, and
Cady Aryn Bumbalough.
Darlene (Rich) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Charles R.”Chuck” Yeoman, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Jerry Joe Moncel, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kitty Kay Bumbalough Infant Daughter
Herman D. Bumbalough Father
Ruby Bumbalough Walters Mother
Charles Walters Step-Father
Peggy Ann “Peg” Yeoman Sister

Mr. Bumbalough worked for many years at People State Bank in Francesville. He enjoyed golfing and riding motorcycles. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He always enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Private burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.