Obituaries

April 23, 1950 to January 12, 2016

WINAMAC - Cathy L. Fahler Schmicker, 65, of Medaryville (formerly of Star City and Winamac) passed away at 7 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, at her home with her family by her side. 

She was born April 23, 1950 in Winamac to the late Richard E. “Dick” and Ida Ruth Miller Fahler. 

Survivors include:
Lori Schultz, Medaryville,  Daughter
Kevin (Christan) Schultz, Medaryville, Son
Riley Schultz, Granddaughter
Maddison Schultz, Granddaughter
Mason Schultz, Grandson
Sadie Ruth Schultz, Granddaughter
Eli Smith, Grandson
Peyton Beiswanger, Step Granddaughter
Paige Beiswanger, Step Granddaughter
Daniel Beiswanger, Step Grandson
Scott Flickner, Atlanta, GA,  Companion
Timothy Miller, Lakeside Park, KY,  Cousin
Bob Schultz, Medaryville,  Friend

Preceded in death by:
Charles R. "Chuck" Fahler, Brother

Mrs. Schmicker attended Star City Schools and graduated from Winamac High School in 1968.  She also had attended Ball State University. She had lived in Nashville, TN and Atlanta, GA before returning to Indiana in 2008. She had worked as a certified medical assistant. She was a very devout Catholic.  She was a former vice chairwoman of the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee. She was an avid IU basketball and Indianapolis Colts fan. She enjoyed quilting and playing golf. She also enjoyed being on social media and playing games with her friends. Most of all, she loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, Jan. 16), at the funeral home with Rev. Terry Bennis officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to Franciscan Hospice Care (formerly Jasper County Hospice).

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