Obituaries

December 17, 1950 to February 12, 2018

WINAMAC - Stephen C. "Steve" Girton, 67, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 12, in Chesterton.

He was born Dec. 17, 1950 in Logansport, to Donald and Virginia Earhart Girton. He grew up in Winamac and attended Winamac High School. On Dec. 31, 1991, he married Kris Swartzell in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Craig Girton, Lafayette, Son 
Josh (Christina) Girton, Winamac, Son 
Douglas (Ashley) Metzger, Winamac, Son 
Kim (Waylon) Burke, Winamac, Daughter 
Stacey (Wyatt) Roth, Indianapolis, Daughter 
Destini Gould, Granddaughter 
Emri Metzger, Granddaughter 
Leyli Metzger, Granddaughter 
Peyton Burke, Grandson 
Paxton Burke, Grandson 
Colin Roth, Grandson 
Brodie Roth, Granddaughter 
Tim (Debbie) Girton, Winamac, Brother 
Deb Budd, Winamac, Sister 
Doug (Dee) Girton, Winamac, Brother 
Deana (Jason) Ward, Elkhart, Sister-in-law 
Mark (Donna) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Donald Girton, Father 
Virginia Earhart Crissinger, Mother 
Leyton Metzger, Grandson 
Pete Budd, Brother-in-law 
Josh Ward, Nephew 
Beloved Dog Oliver "Ollie"

Mr. Girton was a retired assistant manager at CFS in Winamac. He was currently driving semi-trucks for Murray Leasing. He was a member, past president and current secretary of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed tinkering on small projects and reading Westerns. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb., 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. An Eagles service will follow at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Eagles #2580.

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