Obituaries

Larry L. Hooker

December 10, 1950 to March 6, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Larry L. Hooker, 65, of Francesville, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, March 6, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette.

He was born Dec. 10, 1950, in Winamac to Lamoine and Emogene Stamer Hooker. He married Nancy Long on Sept. 29, 1973 in Logansport. She survives. 

Also surviving are:
Kelly (John) Schmicker, Winamac, Daughter 
Cody (Angie) Hooker, Anderson, Son 
Nikki (Kory) Scurlock, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Brandy (Kris) Aschbrenner, Francesville, Daughter
4 Grandsons 4 Granddaughters 
1 Great Granddaughter
Emogene Stamer Hooker, Francesville, Mother 
Steve (Robin) Hooker, Monticello, Brother 
Lori (Dewayne) Skalon, Francesville, Sister 
Anita (Brandon) Burns, Chicago, Sister 

Preceded in death by:
Lamoine H. Hooker, Father 
Gregg Hooker, Son

Mr. Hooker was a lifelong farmer, and enjoyed working with his cattle. He had also worked at the Ball Corporation in Monticello. He enjoyed playing sports, watching the Cubs, the Bears and the Indiana Hoosiers. He was the lead singer in his band, The Referees, in the 1970s. He loved music and dancing. He was an avid card player. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a terrific husband, father and grandfather.

A private funeral service will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht, Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be in Idle Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to National Kidney Foundation.

Glenda P. Conley

March 20, 1937 to February 29, 2016

WHEATFIELD - Glenda Pearl Conley, 78, of Francesville, passed away Monday, Feb. 29.

She was born March 20, 1937 to the late Jesse and Mary (Bredeholt) Osborn in Toto. On July 30, 1957, she married Claude Conley in Denver, Colo. He survives.

She is survived by her loving family: children: Beverly (Howard) Glovier, Phyllis Koebcke, Arthur (Susie) Conley, Anita (Bill) Dionne, Kelly Conley, Mike (Robin) Conley, Sarah (Pat) Williamson, James (Kristine) Conley, Claudia (Scott) Elston, Jessica (Rocky) Strange, 35 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, brother: Marvin (Rosella) Osborn, sisters: Ilene Sherfy and Alice (Gerry) Winter. 
She is preceded in death by her sibilings: Bud Osborn, Luella Norris, Rosemary Osborn. 

Mrs. Conley graduated from Argos schools. She served the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1957. She was a member of the Christian Church of Medaryville. She enjoyed cooking for Pearly Mae’s Restaurant as well as being a housewife. 

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (EST) Thursday, March 3, at the Christian Church of Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 4, at the church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Interment will follow at White Post Cemetery with military graveside services. 
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christian Church of Medaryville.

Claudia R. White

November 5, 1952 to March 4, 2016

WINAMAC - Claudia Ray White, 63, of Winamac, passed away at 10 p.m., Friday, March 4, at her home, surrounded by her family after a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

She was born Nov. 5, 1952 in Frankfort to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She married John Joseph White on Aug. 4, 1984 at the Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Kelly (George) Juniper, Royal Center, Daughter
Robert Curtis (Wendy) White, Rochester, Son
Matthew Wayne White, Monticello, Son
Aaron (Carol) Kistler, Grandson
Breanna Kistler, Granddaughter
Devin Kistler, Grandson
Dakota Kistler, Grandson
Brinna White, Granddaughter
Avery White, Grandson
Aiden Kistler, Great Grandson 
Lena Rickert, Frankfort, Great Aunt
Donna (Otto) Ruff, Star City, Sister-in-law
Jerrald White, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Special friends Scott and Karen Fritz, Winamac, Tom and Nancy Teal, Bristol, Amanda Paradis, Winamac and Ashley Paradis, Knox

Many special neighbors and church family
Maverick, Grand Dog

Preceded in death by:

Becky Joan White, Infant Daughter

Mrs. White was a graduate of Rossville High School and Ivy Tech, having received an associate's degree. She was employed as a customer service representative at 1st Source Bank in Winamac where she received many awards over the years. Many Winamac school kids will remember Mrs. White as the crossing guard, a job she did with great pride. She also owned and operated her own tax preparation service and volunteered her expertise to help others through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She dedicated her life to the service of God and helping others. She was an active member of the Salvation Army and the Winamac Kiwanis Club. In 2015, she was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year. She was also active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose. She was a strong supporter of the Winamac Band and Music Boosters as well as the school musicals. She was an avid Winamac Warriors and Purdue University sports fan. She enjoyed the music of the Purdue University Varsity Glee Club. She was beloved by the Winamac community and will be  missed by many. She loved her family very dearly. Upon reflection on her life she said, "Jesus, John and my kids ... those are the love of my life."

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. A Kiwanis service will be held  at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or Salvation Army.

Elizabeth Parcel

July 7, 1933 to March 1, 2016

WINAMAC - Elizabeth A. "Betty" Parcel, 82, of Star City, passed away at 4:05 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, at the White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born July 7, 1933, in Winamac, to the late Peter and Martha Wills Wegner. She married Darl Dean Parcel on March 2, 1957 in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He died Jan. 21, 2003.

Survivors include:

Joseph J. (Mary) Wegner, Kewanna, Brother
Donald R. (Cathy) Wegner, Winamac, Brother
Many Nieces & Nephews

Mrs. Parcel worked as a bookkeeper and Star City branch manager of the First Union Bank for many years. She also had worked in the Pulaski County Treasurer's office and auditor's office for several years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She volunteered for the Pulaski Memorial Auxiliary for many years. She was a member and past president of the Star City Lions Club and was a long time secretary/treasurer of the Pulaski County Democrats ladies group. She was a member of Bunco Club and Book Club and Red Hat Society. She was recognized as a  Pulaski County Woman of the year. She especially enjoyed lunch with her former co-workers. She and her husband enjoyed, golfing, square dancing and doing woodworking projects together. She also enjoyed painting and crocheting. Her proudest achievement was being a farmer's wife for many years. She will be sadly missed by her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 4, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City Lions Club or American Heart Fund.

Darrell V. McFadden

June 17, 1925 to February 29, 2016

WINAMAC - Darrell V. McFadden, 90, of Logansport (formerly of Winamac and Crown Point), passed away at 4:55 a.m., Monday, Feb. 29, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 17, 1925 to the late Charles Verne and Mary Kathryn Strong McFadden in Crown Point. He married Jane Hayhurst on Sept. 14, 1947. She died in 1994. He later married Pauline Cowles of Kewanna. She also preceded him in death.

Survivors include:
Ric (Shelly) McFadden, Fillmore, Son 
Lisa (Kenny) Bedocs, Logansport, Daughter 
Jim (Teresa) McFadden, Knoxville, TN, Son
Grandchildren: Jennifer (Scott) Backus, Bryan (Jessica) McFadden, Melissa (Chad) Conwell, Christopher (Kaylee) McFadden, Fawn (Jason) Faulstich, Aaron (Missy) Spanley, Meagan (Roth) Edwards, and Kayla (John) Mahmood.
Great Grandchildren: Tiarra (Darin) Wooldridge, Kiersten, Mary Kathryn, and Emma Bousman; Adrianna and Connor McFadden; Ryan and Levi Meyers, Joshua Looker and Kaleb G. Conwell; Adelaide, Caydence, Makynleigh, and Kaleb R. McFadden; Lauren Faulstich, Rebecca George, Connor George, Luke Faulstich, and Allyson Taylor
Great Great Grandson: Royce Wooldridge
Robert McFadden, Brother
Mary Quigg, Sister
Etta Claxton, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Charles "Bud" McFadden, Brother
Phyllis Jean McFadden, Sister
Terrell and Alexander, Twin Great Grandsons
Aubree J. Conwell, Great Granddaughter

Mr. McFadden was the third of seven children. He was raised in Crown Point and spent many summers with his great aunt, Dortha Surber, in Star City. While at Crown Point High School, he played basketball and football. In 1944, during the championship football game, he made the longest run of 90 yards. It was one of the proudest moments in his football career.  That same season, he successfully kicked 15 of 17 extra points. He went on from high school to the Merchant Marines, serving from 1944-1947. During his service, he was stationed in Normandy, France; Antwerp, Belgium; Hull, England and the West Indies. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Crown Point. It was at the old roller rink in Lowell, that he met the woman who would become his beloved wife, Jane. He worked most of his life as the supervisor of gas construction for NIPSCO's gas division. He retired from NIPSCO in 1980.

He was a member of Lake Lodge #157, F&AM in Crown Point and was also a member of the Scottish Rite Shrine. In 1999, he received his Award of Gold. Hel and Jane were members of the Jaycees, where he served in multiple roles including president and vice president of the region. He was a former Little League, Babe Ruth, and Biddy Basketball coach and also a former Cub Scout Leader. In his spare time, he owned horses that he would show in different events. Throughout the years his prized Palomino horse, "Buck" won many trophies.  When retirement came, he dreamt of a simpler life, and moved to Winamac.  With his wife alongside him, they purchased a small mini farm just north of Winamac and came to raise cows, chickens, sheep and horses. Hel enjoyed spending mornings with his friends at Good Oil in Winamac.

Later, he and wife Pauline enjoyed traveling, especially visiting Mackinaw Island. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. During the holidays, they would come and stay with him. Many moments went by singing songs, laughing, playing games, building projects, and picking walnuts from the trees in the front yard. He loved to sit in his old rocking chair with grandchildren filling his lap, while watching the Cubs and singing along with Harry Caray to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". He frequently took the grandkids down to the candy store to buy nickel and dime candies or down to the ball park to get something to eat at the concession stand and watch the little leaguers' play ball. He gave all that he had, in order to make the lives of those around him better. Not a day will go by that he won’t be missed by his family and those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.  Masonic services will be held at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 5, at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Gross officiating.

Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m., at Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice  .

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

Clair D. Reinhold

May 29, 1929 to February 12, 2016

WINAMAC - Clair David Reinhold, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 11:10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital,  Winamac. 

He was born May 29, 1929 in Monterey, to the late Clarence Elmer and Grace Armeda Hassenplug Reinhold. He married Betty Jean Hoffman on Dec. 21, 1952. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Kent (Sandy) Reinhold, Francesville, Son
Cathy Penicaro, Kewanna, Daughter
David (Bonnie) Reinhold, Winamac, Son
Marcia (John) Miller, Star City, Daughter
Gina (Michael) Oaf, Granddaughter
Steve Penicaro, Grandson
Ashley Reinhold, Granddaughter
Ross Reinhold, Grandson
Travis Miller, Grandson
Tyler Miller, Grandson
Great-grandchildren Spencer Penicaro, Alexis Penicaro, Ryan Oaf, Daulton Oaf, Bradley Penicaro, and Anthony Penicaro; and great-great-granddaughter Paisyn Marie Johnson.
Mary (Bud) Hammond, Rensselaer, Sister
Florence John, Texas,  Sister
Donald Reinhold, Winamac, Brother
Marion (Sharon) Reinhold, Monticello, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by:
Brad Penicaro, Son-in-law
David F. Penicaro, Grandson
Elden Reinhold, Brother
Wilma Reinhold, Sister

Mr. Reinhold graduated from Monterey High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Eaton Corporation in Winamac for over 30 years. He enjoyed remodeling and building houses as well as gardening.  He also enjoyed working auctions for Dewain Davis. He was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac. He loved his grandchildren very much, especially attending their sporting events. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Calvary Baptist Church.

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