Obituaries

Raleigh Shepherd

August 22, 1943 to July 16, 2021

WINAMAC - Raleigh Shepherd, 77, of Knox, passed away Friday, July 16, peacefully at his home.

He was born Aug. 22, 1943 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late John Henry and Mary Ousley Shepherd. On April 15, 1988, he married Lillie Mae Young McGuffie in Nappanee. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Raleigh J. (Nicki) Shepherd, Goshen, Son
Eric Shepherd, Elkhart, Son
Vicki Watson, Knox, Step-Daughter
Daniel McGuffie, Knox, Step-Son
3 Grandchildren
Brenda (Stan) Ratliff, Fresno, CA, Sister
Bessie Blue, Warsaw, Sister
Carson Shepherd, Warsaw, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jerome Shepherd, Brother

Mr. Shepherd’s family moved to Warsaw when he was young. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He worked hard his entire life. He enjoyed playing golf, going to the boat, and watching football. He was a quiet man with a big heart. He will be deeply missed.

Private burial with military honors will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

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

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Charles A. Rose Sr.

October 9, 1928 to July 7, 2021

WINAMAC - Charles A. “Charlie” Rose Sr., 92, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 7, at home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1928 in North Judson, to the late Rudolph and Mollie Rater Rose. On Oct. 28, 1950, he married Bernice M. Garling in Francesville. She passed away April 21, 2014.

Charles Rose Sr.

Survivors include:
Cathy (Don) Wegner, Winamac, Daughter
Diane (Kent) Kruzick, Winamac, Daughter
Charles “Chuck” (Wendy) Rose Jr., Winamac, Son
Chris (Megan) Wegner, Grandson
Jeremy (Tonia) Wegner, Grandson
Michelle (Paul) Miller, Granddaughter
Kendra Craft, Granddaughter
Colleen Denham, Granddaughter
Kyle Kruzick, Grandson
Michael Rose, Grandson
Katie Kennedy, Granddaughter
Evan Rose, Grandson
16 Great Grandchildren: Kolbey, Kelsey, Avery, Penelope, Celia, Hunter, Addyson, Anna, Alexis (Dylan), Allison, Sydney, Madelyn, Isaac, Ethan, Eva, and Lucy.
Rudolph “Rudy” Rose Jr., Winamac, Brother
James (Bertha) Rose, North Judson, Brother
Leonard (Evelyn) Garling, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Ann Rose, Granddaughter
Edward (Shirley) Rose, Brother
Geraldine Rose, Sister-in-law

Mr. Rose was a longtime member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union for over 30 years. He enjoyed building, woodworking, and gardening. Following retirement, he worked with his brothers doing construction. He was an avid country music fan. He enjoyed playing his guitar and making music with his family. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Visitors are encouraged to observe current health and safety guidelines.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. Make checks payable to Community Foundation with the church name in the memo line. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the Community Foundation PO Box 407, Winamac, IN 46996 or made online at www.cfopc.org/donate.

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

Pamalea J. Fitchett

August 3, 1951 to July 7, 2021

WINAMAC - Pamalea Josephine “Pam” Fitchett, 69, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 7, at Northwest Health Porter Hospital in Valparaiso, with her daughter by her side.

She was born Aug. 3, 1951 in Medaryville, at her grandparent’s home. She was a 1969 graduate of Kouts High School. In 1980, she earned an associate’s degree from Indiana Business College in Marion. She married Rev. Carl S. Fitchett, on Aug. 23, 2008. He passed away Oct. 12, 2019.

Pamalea Fitchett

She is survived by:
Josephine M. “Josi” (Terry) Allee, North Judson, Daughter
Hali Pamalea Horon, Granddaughter
Sean Merrell, Grandson
Shade Cogdill, Grandson
Andrea Merrell, Step Granddaughter
Great-Grandchildren: Adilyn Blanton, Lennon Cogdill, Emma Merrell, and Remy Barr.
John “Mike” (Claire) Horon, Brother
Gloria (Dave) Slawnikowski, Sister
Dennis Ross, Brother
Tammy Ross, Sister
Michelle Cole, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Ova Davis, Uncle

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Horon, Father
Alva Dean [Davis] Philpot, Mother
Robert Horon, Brother
Joseph Horon, Brother
Annette Jones, Sister
William Ross, Brother

Mrs. Fitchett retired from CVS in North Judson in 2008 where she had made her career as a pharmacy technician. She and her husband enjoyed traveling when they were able. She was a devoted Christian woman and member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Denham. Her faith led her to sobriety in 1991, and over the years she proudly sponsored others who struggled with alcohol addiction. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, especially weekly Bible study. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Denham, with Rev. Joel Zipay officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in North Judson.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Alcoholics Anonymous.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Phyllis A. Lowry

February 17, 1936 to July 7, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis A. Lowry, 85, of Reynolds, passed away Wednesday, July 7, at her home.

She was born Feb. 17, 1936 in San Pierre, to Lewis and Theresa Smallfelt Kracht. On Aug. 17, 1958, she married Kenneth F. Lowry in Medaryville. He died Aug. 21, 2000.

Phyllis Lowry

She is survived by:
Karen Lowry, Reynolds, Daughter
Roger Lowry, Reynolds, Son
Ray (Vicky) Lowry, Reynolds, Son
Grandchildren: Lindsay (Joshua) Yenna, Lauren (Evan) Dimmitt, Chase (Nicole) Lowry, Jeremy (April) Campbell, and Jessica Campbell.
Great-Grandchildren: Adrianna Yenna, Cameron Campbell, Aliveah Yenna, Cadence Campbell, Easton Dimmitt, Eli Dimmitt, Jaxson Lowry, and Oaklyn Lowry.

Preceded in death by:
Nancy Lowry Daughter

Mrs. Lowry worked as a secretary at Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals and at the Co-op Elevator in Francesville. She worked in the fertilizer industry for over 50 years. She was a 1954 graduate of Medaryville High School. She was a member of the St. James-Salem Church in Francesville. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially hosting Sunday dinners for her family. She enjoyed gardening and celebrating Christmas. Each year she and her family set up Christmas lights and decorations for the community at her home.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Monday, July 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James-Salem Church or to Mercy Ships.

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

Christian A. Mueller

December 14, 1977 to July 5, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Christian Alan “Chris” Mueller, 43, of Gary (formerly of Francesville), passed away Monday, July 5.

He was born Dec. 14, 1977 to Alan Charles and Rebecca Ann Lewis Mueller. He graduated from West Central High School in 1996.

Christian Mueller

He is survived by:
Daylan Mueller, Son
Madison Mueller, Daughter
Cameron Mueller, Son
Alan Charles Mueller, Father
Darin Mueller, Brother
Kim (Sam) Stotler, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Rebecca Ann [Lewis] Mueller, Mother

Mr. Mueller was employed as a plumber in Gary. He was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, as well as putting together models.

A celebration of life event will run from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 24, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Jane Wieringa

February 15, 1956 to July 4, 2021

WINAMAC - Jane Wieringa, 65, of Knox, passed away Sunday, July 4, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

She was born Feb. 15, 1956 in South Bend to Robert and Velma Jean Bair Jenkins. She grew up on the southside of South Bend. She loved her family very much and will be deeply missed.

Jane Wieringa

She is survived by:
Scott (Vicky) Wieringa, Son
Bradley Wieringa, Son
Steven (Sheila) Wieringa, Son
Grandchildren: Kelsy Wieringa, Matthew Wieringa, Troy Wieringa, Haley Wieringa, Baylee Wieringa, and Paislee Wieringa.
Great-Grandchildren Crisma and Karter
Velma Jean Bair Jenkins, Mother
Susan Bowron, Sister
Jeff (Cathy) Wallen, Nephew
Mark Bowron, Nephew
Rachel, Great-Niece
Andrew, Great-Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Robert Jenkins, Father
Larry Wieringa, Former Spouse
Tom Enriguez, Partner

A private family graveside service and burial will be held at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.

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.