Obituaries

Jesse R. Stamper

August 13, 1931 to October 23, 2020

WINAMAC - Jesse Ray “Popeye” Stamper, 89, of Winamac, passed away, while surrounded by his family, Friday, Oct. 23, at the residence of his son in Winamac.

He was born Aug. 13, 1931 in Crandon, WI to the late John and Esther Wayberg Stamper. He married Marilyn M. McClellan on Aug. 16, 1953 in Hoover, IN. She died Dec. 27, 2012.

He is survived by:
Allen R Stamper, Winamac, Son
Alvin J. (Monica) Stamper, Winamac, Son
Albert C. Stamper, Winamac, Son
Jon Stamper Grandson
Lyndsee (Jonathon) Kreischer Granddaughter
Alecia (Francis Czech) Stamper Granddaughter
Joshua (Rayann) Stamper Grandson
Sierra (Morris LeNeave) Stamper Granddaughter
9 Great grandchildren
Sandra Jenkins, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
3 Sisters
4 Brothers

Mr. Stamper was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Diamond Trucking in Francesville for 28 years. He also ran Stamper and Sons Construction for many years. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW in Winamac. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting. Spending time with his family was the most important thing in his life. He was a member of the Winamac Church of the Nazerene. He was a great father, grandfather and friend to many.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery McKinley Addition. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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

Leora A. Campbell Melchoir

July 30, 1937 to October 20, 2020

WINAMAC - Leora Adele Campbell Melchoir, 83, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, at her home in Glen Ellyn, IL.

She was born July 30, 1937 in Logansport, to Eldon Dewey and Ruth Eldora Baugh Campbell. She graduated from Winamac High School and had fond memories growing up in Winamac, surrounded by family and friends.

She is survived by family in the Winamac area and many caring neighbors in Glen Ellyn. She was very close to Eric Gillespie, whom she called her grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mike Melchior; her brother, Robert James Campbell; and her loving companion, Larry Murphy.

Mrs. Melchoir graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, and later received a master’s degree in accounting. After graduation, she moved to Illinois and married Mike Melchoir. Together they moved to Glen Ellyn and bought a home. She started and ran a successful CPA firm. After her husband’s death, she spent the rest of her life with Larry Murphy, travelling the world and boating on the Chain-of-Lakes in Illinois. She recently retired. She played the piano and banjo. She loved animals and had many cats and dogs in her lifetime. Most recently, she had an adored backyard pet she named Keisha.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Alberta M. Davis

March 13, 1925 to October 22, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Alberta Mae “Bert” Davis, 95, of Amboy (formerly of San Pierre), passed away Thursday, Oct. 22.

She was born March 13, 1925 in Lafayette, to the late Roy Logan and Barbara Ann Lewis Finch. She graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1943. She married Robert Frederick “Bob” Davis who passed away in 1967.

She is survived by:
Barbara Claire (Kyle) Hobbs, Amboy, Daughter
Robert Wayne (Donna) Davis, North Judson, Son
6 Grandsons
6 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Roy Logan (Mary) Finch Jr., Brother
Sue (Gene) Hanford, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
2 Infant Grandchildren

After her husband’s death, Mrs. Davis worked very hard to provide for her two children at home. She worked as a sales clerk at Cook’s Store in North Judson, as a bookkeeper for Hajek’s Ford Co. in North Judson, as the treasurer at the City Council Building in Indianapolis, and as office manager, bookkeeper, and receptionist for Buyer’s Dental Office in Francesville. For over 65 years, she also enjoyed doing tax preparation for individuals and businesses. She retired when she was 83 years old after suffering from a stroke, and lived with her daughter ever since. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was also a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary; having held every office including president of the local chapter in Francesville. She enjoyed fishing and cooking as well as entertaining friends and family. She loved her family dearly, especially the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville American Legion or American Cancer Society.

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

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

Carole M. Buchanan

February 9, 1932 to October 7, 2020

WINAMAC - Carole Mae Buchanan, 88, of Largo, FL (formerly of Winamac), passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7.

She was born Feb. 9, 1932 in Winamac to the late Oscar and Verda Strasser. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1950. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands.

She is survived by:
Mike (Ginger) Buchanan, Son
Steve (Sherry) Buchanan, Son
2 Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Paul Buchanan, First Husband
Robert Way, Second Husband
Randy Buchanan, Son

Mrs. Buchanan retired from Bardmoor Country Club in Largo several years ago.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.

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

Audelina Aleman Miranda

January 4, 1937 to October 19, 2020

WINAMAC - Audelina Aleman Miranda, 83, of Logansport, passed away peacefully while holding her daughter’s hand at 5:02 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19.

She was born Jan. 4, 1937 in Chalatenango, El Salvador to the late Paulino and Elvira Franco Aleman. In 1955, she married Tomas Miranda in Chalatenango. He passed away Oct. 3, 2004.

Survivors include:
Jose Ernesto Miranda, Son
Maria (Baltazar) Padilla, Daughter
Ludivina Yeni Miranda, Daughter
Tony Aleman, Son
Leo Miranda, Son
Maria Rubio, Daughter
Maria Doris Miranda, Daughter
23 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
Abel Aleman, Brother
Edith Franco, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dina Miranda, Daughter

Mrs. Aleman Miranda and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Chalatenango and spent many years farming together. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Logansport. She was a kind and loving soul, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A graveside service will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Winamac Cemetery in Winamac, with Pastor Ervin Ochoa officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Kathy L. Shaw

April 27, 1954 to September 25, 2020

WINAMAC - Kathy Lee Shaw, 66, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Bay Tree Center in Palm Harbor, FL.

She was born April 27, 1954 in Valparaiso, to the late Robert and Margaret Curtain Shaw.

Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.