Obituaries

June 5, 1935 to November 1, 2015

WINAMAC - Richard D. "Dick" Onken, 80, of Argos, passed away peacefully at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 5, 1935 to the late Arthur Adolf and Helen V. Waymire Onken. He married Phyllis Planck on March 16, 1957 in Las Vegas. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Rodney Onken, Argos, Son
Deanna Stevenson, Mason, OH, Daughter
Susan (Mark) Winkelman, Richardson, TX, Daughter
Jeremy Onken, Grandson
Jennifer (Jason) Laudeman, Granddaughter
Brooke Stevenson, Granddaughter
Shelby Rodriguez, Granddaughter
Taylor Laudeman, Great Granddaughter
Bradyn Rodriguez, Great Grandson
Owen Laudeman, Great Grandson

Preceded in death by: 
Betty Gastineau, Sister
Margaret Behnke, Sister
Ruth McCracken, Sister
Arthur E. Onken Jr., Brother

Mr. Onken graduated from Pulaski High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. He was a member of the Logansport Eagles #323.  He was retired from GTE Phone Company where he had worked over 30 years. Dick and Phyllis enjoyed spending their winters in Clearwater, FL for the last 20 years. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends in the little town of Etna Green. He regularly attended Argos United Methodist Church. He was a true family man, who especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5,, at the funeral home with Rev. Heather Foley officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Gentiva Hospice or American Cancer Society.

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