Obituaries

Lorraine L. Stonebraker Walker

January 15, 1956 to November 14, 2016

WINAMAC - Lorraine Lynn Stonebraker Walker, 60, of Winamac, died Monday, Nov. 14, at her residence. 

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, 

Agnes Siemens

February 4, 1931 to November 10, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Agnes Siemens, 85, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Winamac to the late Daniel and Emma Shorter Winter. She married Leo J. Siemens on Aug. 10, 1949, in Logansport. He died March 31, 2016.

Survivors include: 
Gary (Beth) Siemens, Winamac, Son
Sandy (Kent) Reinhold, Francesville, Daughter
Karen (Clay) Scott, Royal Center, Daughter
Mike (Angie) Siemens, Towanda, KS, Son
Megan (Matt) Scott, Frankfort, Granddaughter
Hilary (Blaine) Yaggie, Delphi, Granddaughter
Nicholas Siemens, Towanda, KS, Grandson
Amanda Scott, Logansport, Granddaughter
Shelby Scott, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Landon Yaggie, Great Grandson
Tessa Yaggie, Great Granddaughter
Cooper Scott, Great Grandson
Owen Yaggie, Great Grandson 
Sister Clarise Winter, Nazareth, MI, Sister
Daniel Winter, Galveston, Brother 
Frank (Joan) Winter, Monterey, Brother 

Preceded in death by: 
Madeline Martin, Sister 
Catherine Nufer, Sister 

First and foremost, Mrs. Siemens was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her, and she meant the world to them. Outside of the home, she continued to support her husband by acting as his partner-in-service in the Medaryville Lions Club and working as a secretary at Siemens Insurance Agency. She also worked as a volunteer with the Medaryville Potato Fest. In addition, she continued to show her love to her children by assisting in 4-H projects, caring for her grandchildren before they went to school, and supporting each family member in every endeavor they pursued. To quote one of her favorite songs, she was the wind beneath her family's wings. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A Lion's memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Monday night at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov.15, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Bowman-White Post Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Indiana Lions . 

Frank D. Rowe

June 30, 1927 to November 5, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Frank D. Rowe, 89, of San Pierre, formerly of Pulaski County, died at 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at his residence.

He was born June 30, 1927 in Medaryville, to the late Cecil H. and Adeline Moore Rowe. He married Jean Redlich on Aug. 31, 1959 in Monterey. She died Nov. 4, 1998. He then married Barbara Hilton Luchene on Feb. 29, 2000 in McCormick, S. C. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Frank D. (Jo Ellen) Rowe Jr., Morgantown, Son 
Beverly A. (Larry) Salrin, Wheatfield, Daughter 
Dennis E. (Peggy) Luchene, Hebron, Step-son 
Dawn (Roy ) Deardurff, Rensselaer, Step-daughter 
3 grandchildren 
4 Step-grandchildren 
Many great-grandchildren 
Richard D. (Anne) Rowe, Merrillville, Brother 
Carol Sue Zehner, Mishawaka, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Bonnie Allen, Sister 
Beverly Rowe, Sister 
Jean Strang, Sister

Mr. Rowe lived for 68 years in Medaryville and 15 years in Winamac before moving to Rensselaer in 2010. He was a 1945 graduate of Medaryville High School. He also attended Ball State University. He served as a Private First Class (PFC) in the U.S. Army, 68th Engineer Depot Company during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post #399 in Monterey. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. He retired from the Budd Company in Gary. After retirement he worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart in Rensselaer. He enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years and all sports throughout his life. He was an avid Cubs fan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, the Christian Church, San Pierre, with Minister Russell Tague officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorials may be given to the the Christian Church of San Pierre or to AseraCare Hospice of Valparaiso.

Virgil Craft

January 29, 1933 to October 31, 2016

WINAMAC - Virgil Craft, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 29, 1933 in Guage, Ky. to the late Allen and Lucretia Dyer Craft. On June 19, 1979, he married Mary Wilber in LaPorte. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Larry Craft, Son 
Linda Prichard, Daughter 
Sandy Roark, Daughter 
Ryan Craft, Son 
Pamela Penn, Step Daughter 
Jeff Wilber, Step Son 
Paige Barns, Step Daughter 
3 Grandchildren 
4 Great Grandchildren 
Juanita Hensley, Knox, IN Sister 
Doris Martin, Plymouth, IN Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Terry Craft, Son 
Tim Craft, Son 
1 Infant Grandson 
6 Brothers & 1 Sister

Mr. Craft served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Ford Motor, Co. in Lima, Ohio for about 10 years. He and his wife moved to Winamac over 20 years ago. He was a member of Leisure Time Pentecostal Church where he was baptized many years ago. He was a talented musician. He played banjo and drums with numerous bands and fellow musicians. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home with Rev. Erve Bradley officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Knox. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Tim R. Davis

July 18, 1971 to November 2, 2016

WINAMAC - Tim R. Davis, 45, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, Nov. 2.

He was born July 18, 1971 in Logansport.

He is survived by: 
Sheila Floyd Davis, Mother 
Tom Kasch, Brother 
James (April) Kasch, Brother 
Shawnna (Cyrus) Dillinger, Sister

He was preceded in death by: 
Walter J. Davis, Father 

Mr. Davis was a 1990 graduate of Winamac Community High School. He was a former employee of Varipak, Bass Lake. He enjoyed cooking and was an avid sports fan. He also enjoyed bowling and video games. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Private burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

C. Edwin Witt Sr.

February 1, 1942 to September 2, 2016

DENVER - C. Edwin Witt Sr., 74, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, in his beloved Colorado.

He was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Michigan to the late Clarence Arthur and Elsie Emma Elizabeth Smallfelt Witt.

He is survived by his sons, C. Edwin, Jr. and Jeffrey Blaine, sisters Athella Cherry and Donna Dolezal, grandchildren Kate, Anthony, John, Calvin and Vincent, and his second wife, Lorraine Osborn Witt.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lou (Wacker) Witt.

Mr. Witt grew up in Medaryville. The first of his family to receive a college degree (1963, Purdue, physics), he earned his masters and Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon University. He retired in 2004 from NREL (formerly SERI) in the photovoltaic industry, allowing him to spend more time on his passions - fishing, golfing and traveling. He began fly fishing when he and his family moved to Pueblo, Colo. in 1971. The Arkansas and Green Rivers were favorite haunts, but many rivers, streams and creeks across America were host to his flies, to the chagrin of many trout. He coached in the Alameda little league, sharing his love for the game of baseball and passing that on to his sons and many others. He also cultivated a large and diverse orchid collection over the last 35 years, bringing beauty and life into his home even as his was ending. In the latter part of life, he enjoyed traveling the world with his first wife, Mary Lou, and after her death with Lorraine. He provided the foundation for his sons to be successful in life. We are the richer for his part in our lives. We love you, Dad, you will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to your local little league or youth baseball association in Ed's name.