Obituaries

Patricia A. Wolff

May 8, 1938 to March 24, 2016

SOUTH BEND - Patricia A. Wolff, 77, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, March 24, at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born May 8, 1938 in Nappanee, to the late Emmitt D. and Mildred L. (Johnson) Shippy. She married Dorman R. Wolff, Jr., on Sept. 27, 1958, in New Carlisle. He passed away Jan. 11, 2013.

She is survived by her four sons; Barry E. Wolff of Winamac, Dorman D. (Cecille) Wolff of Albuquerque, N.M., Mark R. (Kathryn) Wolff of Kodak, TN, and James M. (Gina) Wolff of Mishawaka. Also surviving are three sister; Janis D. (Donald) Swank of Kendallville, Betty L. (Jerry) Chapman of New Carlisle, Susan K. (Ed) Walters of South Bend, and a brother, Stuart M. (Janet) Shippy of Rochester. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Zack, Mitch, Ryan, Rachel, Emilly, Karly, Alicia and Sophie and a great-granddaughter, Autumn, all of whom she loved and cherished. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Graham R. Wolff.

Mrs. Wolff retired from PDH Office Products after 22 years of service. She was a former resident of New Carlisle, Mishawaka and South Bend. She loved reading, knitting, fishing with her late husband, crocheting, painting, visiting families in other states and being with her loving family and grandchildren.

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, with Pastor Don Neely officiating.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Service handled arrangements. Condolences may be expressed through their website: www.hanleyandsonsfuneralhomes.com

 

 

 

Charles H. Hoffman

January 31, 1933 to March 29, 2016

FOWLER - Charles Harold Hoffman, 83, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Fowler, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, at his home.

Born Jan. 31, 1933 in Pulaski County to the late Charlie and Nellie (St. Clair) Hoffman. He married Klovetta Kesler on Nov. 25, 1956.

Surviving are three children, Roxanne (Larry) Kline of Clive, IA, Judy (Mark) Amsler of Monticello, and Michael (Joyce Gretencord) Hoffman of West Lafayette. He is also survived by two brothers, Bob (Marcella) Hoffman of San Pierre and Jim (Patty) Hoffman of Winamac, and two sisters, Donna Meyer St. Clair, of Winamac, and Alice Thurston, of Fowler. He also leaves behind a very special friend, Tess Leeper, of Bradenton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Klovetta, and a brother, Keith.

Mr. Hoffman graduated from Monon High School, went to Purdue University, and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He loved the farm, playing cards, and a good joke. His proudest accomplishment was his seven grandchildren, one great grandson, and a great granddaughter on the way. He taught his family the value of hard work, how to laugh at a good joke, and win at cards.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Windler Funeral Home, Fowler, with the funeral following at 11 a.m, officiated by Father Bob Klemme. Interment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette.

Memorials to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care of Bradenton or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Bobby J. Bailey

September 18, 1956 to April 7, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Bobby Joe Bailey, 59, of Hudson, Ind., passed away Thursday, April 7, in Branch County, Mich., as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956 in Fredsville, Ky.  On June 26, 1982, he married Brenda Wireman in Medaryville. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Monica Jean (Lenny) Louis,  Sarasota, Fla., Daughter
Michelle Lee Rector, Hudson, Daughter
Shelly Jo Bailey, Rensselaer, Daughter
Tonya Lynn Bailey, Montgomery, Mich., Daughter
Nancy Nicole Bailey, Hudson, Daughter
Brian (Laura) Warran, Owensboro, Ky., Son
Grandchildren:
Tiara, Ryan, Evian, Christopher, Mark, Kaylee, Chloey, Marley, Marisa, Micah, Bailey, Dylan, Kailey, Jaylan and Haven Nelson J. (Arlene) Bailey, Angola, Brother
Hank M. (Connie) Bailey, Hamlet, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Frank Bailey, Sr., Father
Nancy Allen Bailey, Mother
Ruby Jean Gilbert, Sister
James Bailey, Brother
Frank Bailey, Jr., Brother
Monica Bailey Gilbert, Niece

Mr. Bailey enjoyed sharing the word of God with others. He was a collector of many things, including knives, cars, and clocks.  He enjoyed being a part of flea markets over the years and was always on the go. He also enjoyed music, especially the Backstreet Boys. He had a way of making people laugh. He loved his dog, Lexus. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

Visitation will be at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville, from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, April 11. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 12 at the church with Pastor James Rowe officiating. Burial will be at Goodway Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville, IN. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Alice I. Montgomery

November 2, 1922 to April 7, 2016

WINAMAC - Alice Irene Montgomery, 93, of Greenwood, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Thursday, April 7, at Greenwood Village, Greenwood.

She was born Nov. 2, 1922, in Star City, to the late Milo and Muriel Grace Penny Bonnell. She married Forest Harvey "Frosty" Montgomery on Dec. 28, 1941, in the Star City United Methodist Church. He died Jan. 5, 2015. 

Survivors include: 
Marsha Lynn (David) Sander, Indianpolis, Daughter
Philip (Paula Dittrick) Montgomery, Houston, TX, Son 
Sarah Elaine (Sam) Schilling, North Hampton, MA, Granddaughter 
Elizabeth Irene Sander, Indianapolis, Granddaughter 
Anna Michelle (Adam) King, Greenwood, granddaughter
Zachary Hugo (Elissa) Sander, Seattle, WA, Grandson 
Addilyn Grace Sander, Great Granddaughter 
Wayne( Mary Lou) Bonnell, Star City, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Owen Bonnell,  Brother
Howard "Buck" Bonnell,  Brother 
Argel  "Spud" Bonnell,  Brother
Bonnie Hiatt, Sister 
Dorothy Bonnell, Sister
Margaret Bechdol, Sister 
Mildred Roth, Sister 

Mrs. Montgomery and her husband were members of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Logansport. She was a long time member of the Dinshigers Club of railroad engineers. She was a longtime "New Deal Democrat." She was a skilled seamstress, an excellent baker and was financially savvy. She and Frosty spent many years in North Fort Myers, Fla. She was a good life-skills teacher for her grandchildren. She was a realtor and had been a partner with her husband in Montgomery Realty Inc. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, friends and family.

Arrangements are pending.

Burial will be at Buck Cemetery, Thornhope.

 

Charles L. Henderson

March 19, 1946 to April 5, 2016

WINAMAC - Charles "Ron" L. Henderson, 70, of Valparaiso, died at 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

He was born in Greensberg, on March, 19, 1946 to the late Clifford and Elizabeth Avery Henderson. On June 17, 1967 at Beale AFB, CA he married Rayanna Clouser. She survives.

He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey (Viola) Henderson of Winamac; daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Pape of Valparaiso and Josie (Scott) McLaughlin of Chesterton; six grandchildren, Jeffrey (Micah) Henderson, Ft. Hood, TX, Mara Henderson, Royal Center, Ethan and Emma Pape, Valparaiso, and Eric and Patrick McLaughlin, Chesterton; brother, Ronald Henderson, Shelbyville; brother-in-law, Donald (Nancy) Clouser;  sister-in-law, Elizabeth Clouser (Stan) Machaj; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Henderson.

Mr. Henderson graduated from Waldron High School in 1965. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He and his wife llived in Winamac for many years before moving to Valparaiso in 1986. He was a member of Pulaski County REACT. He had worked for Ford as a master mechanic and also held certification with the ASA. Since his retirement, he enjoyed chauffeuring his grandchildren back and forth to school and their sporting activities. He could often be seen in the front row watching and cheering them on. He often got in trouble from his children for spoiling the kids with treats - Papaw always had a soft touch for his grandkids. In his younger years, he was an avid fisherman on the Tippecanoe with his children and mother-in-law. He loved hunting, boating, camping, and traveling. He enjoyed race cars as a fan and driver.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 7, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (Friday, April 8), at First United Methodist Church, Winamac with Pastor Dave Marty with officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Wildlife Conservation and Education Endowment of Pulaski County. Its purpose is to promote and support wildlife conservation and habitat management, conservation education, and education in outdoor recreation with primary focus on hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting sports activities at the Winamac and Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Areas. Checks may be made out to the Community Foundation with Wildlife Conservation & Education Fund in the memo line.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Marvin L. Trueblood

March 19, 1938 to April 5, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Marvin L. Trueblood, 78, of Medaryville, died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 19, 1938 in Munster to the late Delbert and Mary Bough Trueblood. On June 28, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart Sandra L. Taylor at the Lowell Methodist Church.  She survives.

Also surviving are:
Robert (Christel) Trueblood, Beijing, China, Son
Scott (Paula) Trueblood, Westville, Son
Barry (Katrina) Trueblood, Elizabeth, IL, Son
Clayton Trueblood, Grandson
Michael Trueblood, Grandson
Emily Trueblood, Granddaughter
Katelyn Trueblood, Granddaughter
Garrison Trueblood, Grandson
Hunter Trueblood, Grandson
Carly Christensen, Step Granddaughter
Violet Buckley, Janesville, WI, Sister
Bill (Laurel) Trueblood, Homewood, IL, Brother
Joy Ebert, Lowell, Sister
30 Nieces and Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Bob Trueblood, Brother
Lois Boswinkle, Sister
Jeff Ebert, Nephew
Barbara Ebert, Niece
Tim Boswinkle, Nephew
Dan Buckley, Nephew

Mr. Trueblood graduated from Lowell High School in 1956. During his senior year, he pitched every single baseball game and was an all-conference pitcher. He and his wife attended Francesville First Christian Church. He worked for NIPSCO for 38 years and retired in 1994 as an area supervisor. He was an active member of his community, having been a part of the "chain gang" for West Central football and serving as vice president of the West Central Athletic Booster Club. He also had served on the West Central Scholarship Committee. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Moss Creek Country Club and was a Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Most of all, he was a true family man who loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 10, at Francesville First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Private burial will take place in Lowell Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville First Christian Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Richard Niewiadomski

November 4, 1961 to April 3, 2016

WINAMAC - Richard Niewiadomski, 54, of Winamac, died at 7:45 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at his home with his family by his side after a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

He was born on Nov. 4, 1961 in East Chicago, to Joseph and Lorraine Bezek Niewiadomski. On Nov. 25, 1994 he married Sharon Carrasco in Crown Point. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Francesca Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Anabella Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Adrienne Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Caroline Niewiadomski, Winamac, Daughter
Lorraine Bezek Niewiadomski, Crown Point,
Mother
Joseph (Autumn) Niewiadomski Jr., Dyer, Brother
David (Sherrie) Niewiadomski, St. John, Brother
Dennis Niewiadomski, St. John, Brother
Maryann (Tony) Carrillo, Dyer, Sister
John (Donna) Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Brother
Frank (Katherine) Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Brother
Adam Niewiadomski, Crown Point, Brother
Barbara Carrasco, Mother-in-law
Michael (Donna) Carrasco, Brother-in-law
Robert (Yolanda) Carrasco, Brother-in-law
Laura (Robert) Freed, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Niewiadomski, Father
Joseph Carrasco, Father-in-law

Mr. Niewiadomski attended Lake Central High School. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. He worked for Bob Evans Restaurant in Valparaiso for over 20 years. He had many hobbies. He was very active and adventurous, a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was creative, always thinking out of the box. He could tackle any problem with his resourcefulness and ingenuity. No challenge was too great. He was a man of many talents—from cooking to home renovation. He was a superhero to his wife and daughters. Evenings with his girls—including his loved puppy, Lucia—were filled with backyard camping, movie nights, bonfires, midnight swims, and lots and lots of laughter. He made life fun. He was always quick with a smile and a joke. Even in a trying time, he could turn it around with a flash of a grin and his twinkling blue eyes. With spirit, courage, and bravery, he served as a role model, even in his final days fighting cancer. His family was blessed to have him, and he will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A funeral mass will follow at 6 p.m., (Monday, April 11), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.