Obituaries
Esther M. Reinhold
March 12, 1925 to October 6, 2021
WINAMAC - Esther Martha Reinhold, 96, of Monterey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 6, surrounded by her family and loyal canine companion, Zeba.
She was born March 12, 1925 in Chicago, to the late Peter and Eva Sturm Mack who were of Lithuanian descent. Esther was very proud of her heritage. She graduated from Monterey High School in 1942. She married her high school sweetheart, Valentine F. “Junior” Reinhold Jr., on Sept. 23, 1944. He passed away April 13, 2016.
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| Esther Reinhold |
She is survived by:
Christine Earp, Monterey, Daughter
Valentine F. “Fred” (Elaine) Reinhold III, Monterey, Son
Ronald (Kelly) Reinhold, Grandson
Jacob (Amy) Koepkey, Grandson
Ross (Nicole) Earp, Grandson
Allison (Randy Kopka) Earp, Granddaughter
Brian (Susan) Hessong, Grandson
Scott (Sydny) Hessong, Grandson
Rhonda Reinhold, Granddaughter-in-law
Great-grandchildren: Austin (Ali) Reinhold, Scottlyne Reinhold, Darian (fiancé: Charles) Reinhold, Reilly Reinhold, Logan Koepkey, Griffin Koepkey, Madelyn Koepkey, Sawyer Koepkey, Maci Earp, Maddison Earp, Esther Earp-Kopka, Michael Demonja, Anthony Demonja, Herbert Hessong, Kenneth Hessong, Amelia Hessong, Stephanie Hessong, and Shaynah Hessong.
Judith (Howard) Carlisle, Sister-in-law
Byron (Nancy) Reinhold, Brother-in-law
David (Vivian) Reinhold, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Kenneth (Karen) Reinhold, Son
Richard Earp, son-in-law
Robert “Robbie” Reinhold, Grandson
Emily (Dick) Urban, Sister
Mary (Charles) Teichman, Sister
Annie (Albert) Kimmery, Sister
1 Infant Brother
Throughout their lives, Mrs. Reinhold and her husband were inseparable, until he passed away. Now they dance the streets of gold together. She was a longtime member of the Monterey United Methodist Church and was very active in her younger years. She was also a member of the American Milk Producers, Inc. and enjoyed attending the National Dairy Convention in Madison, WI with her husband. She especially enjoyed crocheting and coloring. She was an avid collector of chicken, cow, rabbit, Santa, and nut cracker trinkets and figurines. She was a city girl turned farm wife, and she loved every minute of it. She was a hard worker and had a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime. Her first job was as a courier in downtown Chicago. She worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and Culver Military Academy. She was the first female school bus driver for Culver Community Schools. Her greatest achievement was her family whom she loved very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Monterey United Methodist Church, ALS Foundation, or Alzheimer’s Association.
Online tributes may be off-ered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Donald E. Saltsman
October 30, 1936 to October 3, 2021
FRANCESVILLE - Donald Eugene Saltsman, 85, of Medaryville, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 3, at his home surrounded by his wife and family.
He was born Oct. 30, 1935 in Medaryville to the late Hallie and Edna Brick Saltsman. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Oct. 30, 1957, he married Beverly Jean Moisan, at the Medaryville Christian Church. She survives.
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| Donald Saltsman |
He is also survived by:
Kathy (Jeff) McBride, Medaryville, Daughter
Laurie (Mike) Werner, Indian Lake Estates, FL, Daughter
Jodi (Abby Thiel) Feuquay, Wheatfield, Daughter
Mindy (Stan Bennett) Lovely, Medaryville, Granddaughter/Best Friend
16 Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Tom Saltsman, Medaryville, Brother
Mary Margaret (Art) Coburn, Monticello, Sister
Peggy (Bill) Coburn, Logansport, Sister
Shirley Saltsman, Medaryville, Sister-In-Law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jeffery Eugene Saltsman, Son
Archie (Pearl) Saltsman, Brother
Mildred (Ellis) Bennett, Sister
Violet McCoy, Sister
Evelyn (Marion) Nelson, Sister
Doris Saltsman, Sister
Ruth Ann (Gene) Terry, Sister
Lucille (Joe) Dunn, Sister
Karma Saltsman, Sister-In-Law
Helen Wrench, Half-Sister
Mr. Saltsman was a lifelong member and past commander of the Medaryville American Legion Post #96. He loved fishing, being outdoors, and making new friends. He never knew a stranger and loved helping the community. Everyone that knew he would say that his greatest legacy was his jokes, laughter, and his amazing smile that could touch anyone’s heart. His sense of humor could lighten anyone’s day. He loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren dearly. He also loved and adored his extended family whom he was blessed with when he married his wife. . He will be missed dearly by many.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home with Chaplain Joe Mollet officiating. Military honors will take place at the funeral home following services. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Raymond and Norma Easterday
July 29, 1950 to October 3, 2021
August 10, 1947 to October 7, 2021
ROCHESTER - Norma Easterday, 71, Winamac (formerly of Rochester), passed away at 4:43 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at her residence. She was born July 28, 1950 in Rochester, the daughter of James Frederick and Melba M. Rhoades Rupp.
Raymond Easterday, 74, Winamac, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 in Logansport, the son of Robert and Marjorie E. Gunter Easterday.
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| Norma Easterday |
Raymond Easterday |
The couple were married May 9, 1976 in Illinois.
Survivors include their children Margaret Ritchie, Rochester, Angela Davis, Winamac, Joe (Tammy) Ritchie, Dowell Town, Tenn., Samantha (Kenny) Tuley, Winamac; their 14 grandchildren and their 15 great-grandchildren.
They are also survived by Norma's siblings Barbara (Ralph) Hart, Rochester, Cindy Eastwood, Rochester, Chuck (Jane) Rupp, Akron, Paul (Lori) Rupp, Terre Haute, Frank Rupp, Rochester, and Bill Lee, Vacaville, Calif. Raymond is survived by his brother Steve (Brenda) Easterday, Columbus, Ohio. They are survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jim Rupp and Kenny Rupp, and sister Mary Jane Singer. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mrs. Easterday had worked as a correctional officer for 10 years at the boys correctional facility in Logansport, and had also worked at Eaton Corporation where she had been a union steward. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping, garage sales, watching game shows, and having lunch with her sister Barbara. She loved being with her family.
Mr. Easterday had worked as a painter and artist. He owned and operated Airbrush Plus for many years. He had also worked as a mechanic for Exxon and had done heating and cooling. In his spare time, he enjoyed painting, art and playing games on Facebook. In his younger days he was active in racing cars and was talented enough to walk on stilts tall enough to see over the top of train cars that were parked close to his house.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.
Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
Shelly A. Johnson
January 14, 1959 to October 2, 2021
WINAMAC - Shelly Ann Johnson, 62, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 2, at home.
She was born Jan. 14, 1959 in Gary, to the late Ted and Edith Patterson Revers. On Nov. 29, 1979, she married George Willard Johnson in Gary. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Gary Wayne Johnson, Winamac, Son
1 Sister: Shirley
Several Nieces and Nephews
Elizabeth A. Zacker Johnson Maugherman, Gary, Mother-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Twin Sister: Susan
1 Brother: Steve
Mrs. Johnson was retired from Braun Ability, Winamac, after more than 20 years of service. She enjoyed being with her friends, whether it was a trip to Bailey’s or going out to eat. She was a loving wife and mother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Helen I. Klopgenstein Gudeman
October 16, 1932 to September 24, 2021
FRANCESVILLE - Helen Irene Klopfenstein Gudeman, 88, of Monticello (formerly of Medaryville) passed away Friday, Sept. 24, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 16, 1932 in Mishawaka, to the late Gary Sr. and Clara Laidig Klopfenstein. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1950. On March 30, 1952, she married Dean A. Gudeman, in Bremen. He passed away Jan. 20, 2020.
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| Helen Gudeman |
She is survived by:
Susan (Jeff) Braun, Monticello, Daughter
Gary (Doreen) Gudeman, Medaryville, Son
Grandchildren: Andrea (Casey) McVicker, Nathan (Amy) Braun, Alyssa (Dan) Kreitl, Lindsey (Joshua) Jay, Jared (Loren) Gudeman, Lauren (Evan) Haupert, Philip Gudeman, Jonathan Gudeman, Ben (Laura) Stelly, Marissa (Cameron) Smith, and Sidney Stelly.
19 Great-Grandchildren
Mary Wright Schlatter, Toledo, OH, Sister
Kathleen Skeeters, Mishawaka, Sister
Judy Klopfenstein, Elgin, IL, Sister-in-law
Judy Gudeman, Monticello, Sister-in-law
Kathleen Schrock, Tyler, TX, Sister-in-law
Jean Gudeman, Tucson, AZ, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Steven R. Gudeman, Son
Karen I. Gudeman, Daughter
Robert (Marie) Klopfenstein, Brother
Gary (Rose Marie) Klopfenstein Jr., Brother
Eugene (Alice) Klopfenstein, Brother
Richard Klopfenstein, Brother
Elouise (Fred) Flagle, Sister
Jo Ann (Bob) Conrad, Sister
Frank Wright, Brother-in-law
Herman Schlatter, Brother-in-law
Jack Skeeters, Brother-in-law
Bill Schrock, Brother-in-law
Stanley Gudeman, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Gudeman went from being a city girl to marrying a farmer and enjoying country life. She was a homemaker, establishing with her husband, a loving home with four children. They were married 67 years. She loved her Lord and Savior. She faithfully attended church with her family. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville, and was currently attending Zion Bethel Church in Monticello. She was a talented artist with an amazing passion for drawing, painting, and calligraphy. For many years, she was a professional cake decorator. She enjoyed keeping active with aquacise and being involved with Extension homemaker clubs through the years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, at the funeral home with Pastors Dennis Gutwein and Nathan Braun officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International or Baptist Children’s Home.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Timothy J. Pratt
June 24, 1952 to September 19, 2021
WINAMAC - Timothy Joseph Pratt, 69, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19.
He was born June 24, 1952 to the late Lindle and Cecilia DuBois Pratt of Pulaski County. On July 20, 1990, he married Karen Markley Wade in Logansport, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage. She survives.
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| Timothy Pratt |
He is also survived by:
Debi Jo (Pratt) and Jon Scott, Argos, Daughter and Son-in-law
Michelle (Pratt) and Jim Shirley, Kokomo, Daughter and Son-in-law
Timothy Edward (Pratt) and Brandi Reno, Logansport, Son and Daughter-in-law
Christopher and Misty Wade, Delphi, Son and Daughter-in-law
Ambyr (Wade) and Ryan Brooks, West Lafayette, Daughter and Son-in-law
11 Grandchildren: Zackery (Gabby) Smith, Derek (Kayla) Smith, Isaac Smith, Steven (Ashley) Shirley, Skyler Shirley, Jimi Shirley, Keigen Reno, Gavin Reno, Makenna Brooks, Averie Brooks, and Jordyn Brooks.
1Great-Granddaughter: Caroline Smith
Ed (Catherine) Pratt, Royal Center, Brother
Terry (Cindy) Pratt, Winamac, Brother
Gerry Pratt, Winamac, Brother
Louisia Pratt, Monticello, Sister-in-law
Gail Pratt, Burnettsville, Sister-in-law
Betty Kloenne, Logansport, Mother-in-law
Sue Young, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Carol Crist, Logansport, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Jeremy Lane Pratt, Infant Son
Vernon Pratt, Brother
Jerry (Patricia) Pratt, Brother
Linda (Ralph) Garbison, Sister
Ron “Rock” Pratt, Brother
Loren Markley, Father-in-law
Robert Kloenne; Step-Father-in-law
Kathy Webb, Sister-in-law
Lenvel Young, Brother-in-law
Rex Crist, Brother-in-law
Mr. Pratt was a welder/machinist and had worked at Winamac Steel/Monticello Tank. He was a truck driver for many years and retired from Merrill Brothers. He became known for sporting his suspenders at work and in his leisure. He was an avid bowler in many leagues and tournaments over the years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting with his family. He spent many hours at the track participating in stock car racing and drag racing. He won numerous trophies and awards in bowling, archery, and racing. He was a passionate NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. As passionate as he was about NASCAR, he always loved music. He played in a band for several years; playing drums and bass guitar. He drew inspiration from Elvis and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He had Westerns on the TV 24/7 with legends like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Burt Lancaster. He took occasional breaks from Westerns to enjoy football and baseball. He was a born-again Christian. He was baptized on Sept. 1, 2021 and now his faith has become sight.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the funeral home with Rev. Rex Lamb officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Bonnie L. O'Donnell
September 20, 1934 to September 18, 2021
ROYAL CENTER - Bonnie L. O’Donnell, 86, Winamac passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
Born Sept. 20, 1934 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dora Poor Fitz. She was a 1953 Winamac High School graduate. She married Robert “Bobby” O’Donnell on Aug. 5, 1967. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 2011.
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| Bonnie O'Donnell |
Survivors include her children, Michele Fox of Winamac, Michaela (Kurt) Stout of Pulaski, Connie Duda of Illinois and Bonnie (David) Reinhold of Winamac.
She is also survived by grandchildren, Cody (Deb) Fox, Don (Lori) Stout, Megan (Chitrak) Banerjee, Kyla (Isaac) Stout, Stephanie (Connor) O’Keefe, Christopher Duda, Ashley (Tyler) Bentlage and Ross (Niki) Reinhold; plus great-grandchildren, Lucas, Kathryn, Collins, Brody and Wrenley. Survivors also include step-children, Robert (Sugil) O’Donnell of Florida, Stephen (Karen) O’Donnell of New Carlisle, Anita (Gary) Geyer of LaPorte and Michelle O’Donnell of Florida; plus 12 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by step-daughter, Kimberly O’Donnell, brother, Jon Fitz and sister, Clydette Nicolas.
Mrs. O’Donnell was a lifelong beautician and formerly owned and operated Beauty by Bonnie for over 50 years. She loved her greyhounds and Chihuahuas, watching movies, camping and reading. She was also active as secretary for the Winamac Class of 1953 Alumni. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, at Winamac Cemetery with Pastor Ed Clark officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
An online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center.
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