Obituaries

Wava Banks Arnett Davis

June 14, 1922 to December 1, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Wava Banks Arnett Davis, 98, of Francesville (formerly of rural Jasper County), passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. 

She was born June 14, 1922 in Boardtree, KY to the late Ad and Ada Arnett Banks. On Dec. 30, 1967, she married Kile R. Davis in Knox. He passed away July 25, 2003.

She is survived by:
Madge (Bob) Gutwein, Francesville, Daughter
Helen Faye (Allyn) Onken, Francesville, Daughter
Marvin (Lola) Arnett, Wheatfield, Son
Freeda Arnett, Medaryville, Daughter-in-law
Orben Ritchie, Rensselaer, Son-in-law
10 Grandchildren: Donald, Marsha, Pam, Duane, Gary, Omar, Jeffrey, Chad, Jared, and Brandon.
21 Great-Grandchildren
20 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Eva Howard, Salyersville, KY, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Vernice “Tom” Arnett, Son
Elsie Ritchie, Daughter
Craig Allen, Grandson
Miles Allen, Infant Great-Great-Grandson
Goldie Bailey, Sister
Prentis Banks, Brother
Judith Howard, Sister
Betty McCarty, Sister
Dona Banks, Brother

Mrs. Davis and her family moved to Rensselaer in 1947 from Salyersville, KY. She worked at Wm. Gehring Farms in Jasper County, Kingsbury Ordinance Plant in Kingsbury, Little Company of Mary Hospital in San Pierre, and retired from Schumacher Coil Factory in Rensselaer. She was a loving mother who put her children first, having raised five children on her own. She loved cooking for her family and friends every Sunday after church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and canning. She loved her family very much, especially her many grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. She was a founding and lifetime member of Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville.  She was also a member of T.H.E. Ladies Club. She had resided at Parkview Haven for the past seven years. She loved all the nurses, therapists, and staff. She loved everyone and was a very kind, wise, and understanding Christian lady. She expressed her love for God to everyone she met and is now resting in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. All guests will need to follow COVID-19 guidance which includes wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand sanitizing. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. private burial will be at Highland Cemetery in North Judson.

Memorial donations may be made to Teaberry Hill Estates Church or to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

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

Marjorie I. Dulin Hale Bowers

May 30, 1922 to November 29, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Marjorie I. “Margie” Dulin Hale Bowers, 98, longtime resident of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. 

She was born May 30, 1922 in Darlington, IN to the late Cecil and Elizabeth Loucks Dulin.  On Dec. 18, 1978, she married George Bowers. He passed away Sept. 3, 1993.

She is survived by:
James C. (Darlene) Biddle, North Judson, Son
Phillip W. (Gayle) Myers, Murphy, NC, Son
Stephen R. (Gloria) Hale, West Harrison, IN, Son
Reeda D. (Michael) McBride, Winamac, Daughter
8 Grandchildren: Deenna, Jeremy, Jason, Elizabeth, Amber, Sean, Ian, and Connor.
22 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Nellie Howard, Francesville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
3 Grandchildren: Shauna, Jeffrey, and Emily
1 Great-Grandson: Cameron
1 Great-Great-Grandson: Fenix
Julia Brumbarger, Sister
Betty Burtner, Sister
Harlan Dulin, Brother
Sid Dulin, Brother
Merle Dulin, Brother
Earl Dulin, Brother
Evelyn Dulin, Sister
Cecil Dulin, Brother

Mrs. Bowers worked as a waitress at Proctor’s Restaurant in Lebanon, IN for many years. She retired from Eastmoor Garment Factory in Michigan City, after 27½ years. She was an active member of the Medaryville community.  She attended the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary and longtime member of the Medaryville American Legion Auxiliary Post #96. She was a precinct poll worker for many years. She enjoyed dancing, cooking (one of the best), traveling, and playing BINGO. She was famous for telling it like it was.  Most of all, she loved her family very much. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.  All guests will need to follow COVID-19 guidance which includes wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand sanitizing. A private graveside service will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Frankfort, with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery in Frankfort.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Jessie M. Gourley Reidelbach

February 8, 1918 to November 30, 2020

WINAMAC - Jessie M. Gourley Reidelbach, 102, of Francesville, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Feb. 8, 1918, in East St. Louis, IL to the late Jesse and Rosa Mary Mitchell Gourley. She spent her youth in Hammond. On June 1, 1940, she married Walter V. Reidelbach. He passed away Sept. 18, 1992.

She is survived by:
Joseph P. Reidelbach, Greenwood, IN Son
3 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Michael Reidelbach, Son
Timothy Reidelbach, Son
Mildred Adelsperger, Sister
Robert Gourley, Brother

Mrs. Reidelbach was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She was a homemaker, and when she was in her 60s, she got a job at Harvey Restaurant in Logansport. At age 82, she was the author of Ring Around the Rosie, a book she wrote about her life growing up.

A private graveside service and burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond.

Memorial donations may be offered to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Carole Jeanne Stinemetz

February 11, 1940 to November 30, 2020

WINAMAC - Carole Jeane Stinemetz, 80, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 30, at her home.

She was born Feb. 11, 1940 in Rochester, to the late Milo and Vernie Morrison Lewis. She graduated from Monterey High School in 1958 and attended nursing school at Manchester College.

Carole Jeane Stinemetz

She is survived by:
Michelle Renee “Missy” Rehm, Winamac, Daughter
William Michael “Mike” Stinemetz, Carlisle, Son
Susan Jeane “Susie” (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Daughter
Gerry Jo “Jo Jo” (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Daughter
10 Grandchildren: Heidi, Mindi, Mallori, Gabe, Jessie, Michael, Andrew, Madison, Alexander, and Christopher.
13 Great-Grandchildren: Marshall, Xander, Thackery, Cadence, Traveler, Persephone, Lunabella, Aubrielle, Gideon, Matthew, Nikki, Mackenzie, and Selena.
Judith “Judy” Shank, Winamac, Sister
Rex (Sue) Crump, Plymouth, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
1 Great-Granddaughter: Alivia
Janet Lee Lewis, Infant Sister
Geraldine Rose “Gerry” Ezra, Sister
Thomas “Tom” Shank, Brother-in-law
1 Nephew: Tommy

Mrs. Stinemetz was an education secretary at North Central Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport, and retired in 2004. Waitressing, bartending, and being a legal secretary were some of her favorite jobs. She was also a longtime Avon Representative. She was a member of the Winamac Eagle’s #2580 and was active with the Monterey Alumni Association for many years. She enjoyed bowling and ice skating. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; attending every function she could. She always referred to her children as her “gifts from God.” She was spunky and outgoing. She had a wonderful sense of humor and didn’t mind being referred to as “Mean Jeane.” Although Jeane is gone, she has left us amazing memories full of laughter and smiles.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private celebration of life service will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.

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

Robert J. Winstead Sr.

October 5, 1958 to November 24, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Winstead Sr., 62, of Francesville, passed away at his home Tuesday, Nov. 24, following a long battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 5, 1958 in Princeton, KY to Robert Smith and Mary Loyce Howton Winstead. The family moved to Northwestern Indiana when Jeff was a child. On Sept. 2, 2006 in Gatlinburg, TN, he married Kellie Austin. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Robert Jeffrey (Richelle) Winstead Jr., Son
Johnny Winstead, Son
Lacie (Josh) Burnside, Step-Daughter
Lindsey (Rich) Edmondson, Step-Daughter
5 Grandchildren: Lilly, Sydney, Alexander, Landry, and Kylie
Mary Loyce Howton Winstead Felton, Mother
Tammy Long, Sister
Joe (Darrell) Winstead, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Smith Winstead, Father
Lori Hickey, Sister

Mr. Winstead and his wife met at the stone quarry south of Francesville and have been best friends ever since. He worked his entire life as a truck driver. He enjoyed working on trucks and spending time with his rescued animals. He loved his grandchildren very much.

No services will be held.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville,

Howard Leman

1938 to November 23, 2020

SPRING HILL, TN - Dr. Howard Leman, age 82 of Columbia, TN passed away Monday, Nov. 23.

He was born in 1938 in Francesville, to the late Edward and Ruth Musselman Leman.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol Leman; children, Kimberly (Ronald) Booth and Julie (Andrew) Florio; siblings, Roberta (Ron) DeGraaff, Gary (Ruth) Leman, David (Elaine) Leman, Daniel (Linda) Leman, Steven (Wanda) Leman, Mike (Tina) Leman and Sharon (Gary) Cotner; grandchildren, Amy (Michael John) Lovell, Jonathan (Emily) Duncan and Olivia Florio; great-grandchildren, Harper Lovell, Jaxson and Camden Duncan and three step-grandchildren, Taylor Florio, Ronald Lee Booth III, and Daniel Booth.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Leman.

Dr. Leman spent many years in Florida where he pastored at Plantation Baptist Church for 26 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Sebring, FL where he pastored on an interim basis for several churches. His years of ministry impacted countless lives, and many are serving the Lord today because of his influence.

Funeral services will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Nov. 28, at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home (Spring Hill, TN) with Dr. Kevin Ahrens and Dr. Jerry Williamson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a ministry of the donor’s choice.