Obituaries

Cobert A. Graves

September 17, 1958 to Sunday, Aug. 23

WINAMAC - Cobert Arthur “Coby” Graves, 61, of Winamac, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

He was born Sept. 17, 1958 in Knox, to John Earl and Elizabeth Kuhn Graves. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1976.

Survivors include:
Elizabeth Kuhn Graves, Winamac, Mother
Sandra Graves, Portland, OR, Sister
Gary (Karen) Graves, Winamac, Brother
Roberta Graves, Winamac, Sister
Beverly (Thomas) Bachota, Winamac, Sister
8 Nieces and Nephews
14 Great-Nieces and -Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cobert and Helen Rausch Graves, Paternal Grandparents
Martin and Theresa Nies Kuhn, Maternal Grandparents
John Earl Graves, Father

Mr. Graves spent most of his life farming with his father. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He was also a member of the Winamac FOE #2580. He enjoyed flying in the Tri Pacer with his father and especially enjoyed the trips they took to Niagara Falls and Alaska. He was a hot rod and vintage car enthusiast. In recent years, he enjoyed taking trips to Arizona and Florida to visit family. He loved to attend the Kuhn and Rausch family reunions. He will be dearly missed.

 A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mark A. Roininen

December 14, 1985 to August 22, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Mark A. Roininen, 34, of Medaryville (formerly of Tulsa, OK), passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, at his home in Medaryville.

He was born Dec. 14, 1985 in Tulsa to Charles and Sandra Huelsenbeck Roininen. In 2006, he married Kim Van Gilder. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Benjamin Roininen, Son
Charles (Christina) Roininen, Father
Sandra Childers, Mother
Keith Roininen, Brother
Robert (Crystal) Roininen, Brother
Zaiden, Nephew
Many aunts, uncles, and cousins

Preceded in death by:
Skyler Roininen, Nephew

Mr. Roininen was a talented artist and enjoyed making pencil drawings. He enjoyed fixing up old bicycles. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

A private memorial service was held at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. A memorial service will be held in Tulsa, OK at a future date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Church in Medaryville,

Omagene B. Dulin

November 17, 1927 to August 23, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Omagene Bailey Dulin, 92, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, at Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer.

She was born Nov. 17, 1927 in Ivyton, KY to the late Wiley and Martha Mae Hopkins Bailey. On Jan. 27, 1946, she married Wilbur Earl Dulin. He died Feb. 23, 1998 after 52 years of marriage.

She is survived by:
Sue Ann Dolezal, North Judson, Daughter
Chester Earl (Debbie) Dulin, Hobart, Son
Sidney (Lavon) Dulin, Medaryville, Son
Tammy Toosley, Medaryville, Daughter
Martha “Becky” (Robert) Luzadder, Rensselaer, Daughter
Harold Dulin, Medaryville, Son
18 grandchildren
34 Great-Grandchildren
14 Great-Great-Grandchildren
William (Connie) Bailey, Valparaiso, Brother
Cornelia (Estel) Fairchild, North Judson, Sister
Kenneth (Betty) Bailey, Knox, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Lawrence Toosley, Son-in-law
Patrick Dulin, Grandson
Wesley Dolezal, Grandson
1 Great-Great Grandchild
2 Sisters
4 Brothers
Her beloved dogs: Abby and Toby

Mrs. Dulin was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Wheatfield. She was an active member, teaching Sunday school, singing in the church choir, and participating in the ladies ministry. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 96 of the American Legion in Medaryville. She worked at Northway Products in Rensselaer, retiring after 25 years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed quilting and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the babies.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

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

Gene Earhart

November 24, 1936 to August 21, 2020

WINAMAC - Lestel Lagene “Gene” Earhart, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Nov. 24, 1936 in Winamac to the late Lestel Edgar and Matilda Rey Hickman Earhart. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Denise Alva Dommer in Winamac. She passed away Aug. 11, 2020.

He is survived by:
Penny (Tom) Saltsman, Winamac, Daughter
Duane Earhart, New Richmond, WI, Son
Brenda (Bob) Lanham, Gosport, Daughter
Randy (Jeannie) Earhart, Valparaiso, Son
Kerry Earhart, Indianapolis, Son
6 Grandchildren: Jeremy, Shauna, Sheena, Jason, Katrina, and Anthony
1 Step-Grandson: Tommy
5 Great-Grandchildren: Jaren, Aidan, Brystol, McKinley, and Carter
Roselyn Budd Clark, Sister
Carolyn (Howard) Gordon, Sister-in-law
Delores Albee, Sister-in-law
Betty Feightner, Aunt
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Oscar Budd, Brother-in-law
Archie Clark, Brother-in-law

Mr. Earhart was a hard worker. He retired from NIPSCO (after 30 years) where he had worked as a laborer and later became a supervisor. He had also worked at RCA and a local gas station. In his youth, he worked as a farmhand and as a pin setter at a local bowling alley. He also helped his dad deliver milk. He was raised in the Bethel Bible Church. He was an avid bowler and participated in the local bowling league for many years. He was a stamp collector. He enjoyed yard work and gardening. He also enjoyed listening to country music, watching TV, Facebooking, and playing cards. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery in rural Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

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

Linda Barnes

September 15, 1958 to August 19, 2020

WINAMAC - Linda Barnes, 61, of Crete, IL passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, at her son’s home in Winamac, following a brave battle with cancer.

She was born Sept. 15, 1958 in Valparaiso, to the late Clayton and Rosella Wallace Martin. In 1985, she married Charles Barnes who preceded her in death in 2016.

She is survived by:
Mark (Kelly O’Neil) Barnes, Son
Mackenzie O’Neil, Granddaughter
Jaxson O’Neil, Grandson
James (Brenda) Martin, Brother
Marie (Bert) Pittman, Sister
Gennie (Sotero) Mendez, Sister
Barbara Martin, Sister
Tammy (Bill) Pettice, Sister
Betsy (Albert) Flores, Sister
Paula (Perry) Taylor, Sister
Clayton (Christina) Martin, Jr., Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Amy Michelle Graves, Daughter
Alice Martin, Sister
Charlie Martin, Brother

Mrs. Barnes was employed as an assistant manager at FedEx in Merrillville, for over 15 years. Before she became ill, she was surprised with a new Dodge Challenger that she absolutely adored. Her son Mark drove her to treatments in the Challenger - a few of which may have included burnouts. She was a loving and selfless woman. She loved her family very much and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an awesome mom and grandma who will be dearly missed.

The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

William H. Long

September 3, 1927 to August 14, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - William Henry “Bill” Long, 92, lifelong farmer from Monon,passed away at 2:11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at his home surrounded, by his children.

He was born Sept. 3, 1927 in rural Francesville, to the late William and Mabel Wren Long. He was a 1945 graduate of Francesville High School. On June 11, 1949, he married Alma M. Gastineau in Francesville. She passed away Jan. 20, 2011.

He is survived by:
Sandra (Roger) Ward, Francesville, Daughter
Duane Long, Monticello, IN Son
Colleen (Bruce) Westfall, Monticello, Daughter
Willy (Nancy) Perrin, Brookfield, WI, Foster Son
Erica (Evan) Christensen, Granddaughter
Amber (Phil) Leman, Granddaughter
Amanda (Rustin) Meister, Granddaughter
Erin (Bryce) Drayer, Granddaughter
Whitney Westfall, Granddaughter
Taylor (Josh) Yeager, Granddaughter
Evan Perrin, Grandson
Eric Perrin, Grandson
20 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Matthias Drayer, Great-Grandson
Perry Long, Brother
Mary Pratt, Sister
Dorothy Westerhouse, Sister
Ruth Erb, Sister
Beverly Odom, Sister

Mr. Long was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He was a member of Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM and the Scottish Rite. He received his Award of Gold on Nov. 12, 2013. He farmed in Pulaski and White counties his entire life. He raised cattle and hogs. He enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren raise their champion 4-H pigs. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A Masonic service will be precede at 9:30 a.m. A celebration of life service will follow visitation at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.Memorial donations may be made to Safeguard Joy, Kindred Hospice, or St. James Salem United Church of Christ.

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