Obituaries

September 18, 2013

WINAMAC - Frederick M. Gilsinger, 88, of Kewanna, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette.

He was born on March 13, 1925 in Chicago. He married Jessie Ruth Morgan in April 1946. She preceded him in death on April 18, 1996.

Survivors include:
John Gilsinger, Cincinnati, Son
Dale (Jayne) Gilsinger, Tulsa, OK, Son
Patricia (Steve) Dice, Lafayette, Daughter
Jesse Gilsinger, Grandson
Christie (Rob) Hough, Graddaughter
Diana Lazzell, Granddaughter
Mallory Archer, Great Granddaughter
Jesse Archer, Great Grandson
Sophia Hough, Great Granddaughter
Joan (Harry) Petrohilos, Yellow Springs, OH, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Margaret Mansolf, Mother
Frederick M. "Michael" Gilsinger, Jr., Son

Mr. Gilsinger was a 1943 graduate of Winamac High School. He was a second lieutenant and served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 6:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Sept. 23), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.
Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Anne's Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.