Obituaries

November 28, 1957 to March 24, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Cleatis Dean Bailey, 56, of Medaryville, passed away Monday, March 24, at his home in Medaryville. 

He was born Nov. 28, 1957 in Winamac, to Cleatis and Henrietta Wayberg Bailey.

Survivors include:
Brian (Haley) Bailey, Medaryville, Son
Kylea Bailey, Granddaughter
Henrietta Wayberg Bailey, Medaryville, Mother
Kathleen (Dave) Spitler, Valparaiso, Sister
Kristine (Dave) Krug, Valparaiso, Sister
Shelby Risner, Michigan City, Sister
Jeannen Franckowski, Michigan City, Sister
Henry Bailey, Medaryville, Brother
Mark (Tina) Bailey, Medaryville, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cleatis Bailey, Father
Jeanette Johnson, Infant Sister
Greg Risner, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bailey was a life-long resident of Medaryville. He had worked at Sealy Corporation in Rensselaer, for 35 years. He enjoyed flying RC airplanes and driving his RC dragster. He was very talented mechanically and liked working with his hands. He loved his family very much, especially his son and grandaughter. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, March 29), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

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