Obituaries

January 10, 1930 to July 26, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Barbara Lee "Barb" Wuethrich, 89, of Francesville, passed away Friday, July 26, at Parkview Haven, Francesville.

She was born Jan. 10, 1930 in Hammond, to the late R.E. and Lena Honegger Ward. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. On Aug. 14, 1949, she married David K. Wuethrich in Francesville at the Apostolic Christian Church. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Deborah (Ned) Speicher, Cicero, daughter
Brenda Werner, Lafayette, daughter 
Brad (Nancy) Wuethrich, Greeley, Colorado, son
David (Miriam) Wuethrich, Francesville, son
Miriam (Tim) Gudeman, Noblesville, daughter
Marla (Tim) Steffen, Syracuse, daughter
Mark (Lynne) Wuethrich, Francesville, son
21 Grandchildren: Dawn (Chad) Hoffert, Kerri (Nick) Bontreger, David (Kristen) Speicher, Kasee (Chris) Morrison, Regina Fultz, Matthew Werner, Travis (Angie) Wuethrich, Melissa (Manny) Agripino, Cameron Wuethrich, Wesley (Coral) Wuethrich, Kyle Wuethrich, Clint (Jeri) Wuethrich, Courtney Wuethrich, Megan Gudeman, Melissa Gudeman, Uriah (Angela) Steffen, Elisabeth Steffen, Caleb (Julianna) Wuethrich, Nicholas Wuethrich, Annie (Kurt) Bahler, and Mark (Larissa) Wuethrich. 
36 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren 
1 Great-Great Granddaughter and 2 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
Nola Wuethrich, Francesville, sister
Dale (Anne) Ward, Francesville, brother
Roger (Sandi) Ward, Francesville, brother
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Francesville, brother-in-law 
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Francesville, brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Patrick R. Wuethrich, Grandson 
Mary (Joe) Sanders, Sister
David A. Ward, Brother 
Theresa (Paul) VonToble, Sister-in-law
Wilma (Jack) Stewart, Sister-in-law
Velda (Lee) Overmyer, Sister-in-law 
Mildred (Eugene) Huber, Sister-in-law
Elizabeth (John) Schambach, Sister-in-law
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Sister-in-law 
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Sister-in-law
Willis Wuethrich, Brother-in-law
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister-in-law 
Richard Wuethrich, Brother-in-law 

Mrs. Wuethrich and her husband lived west of Francesville for many years where they farmed, built a hog business, and raised their seven children. They built a home in town in 1981, where they enjoyed the remainder of their 40 years of marriage. Mrs. Wuethrich was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, loved the Lord, and her church family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She dearly missed her husband when he was suddenly taken to be with the Lord in 1990, but with God's grace was able to be such an example to her family. She was full of life and wisdom that she continued to share with a smile and positive attitude. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call. 

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.