Obituaries

Janet S. Hansell

December 17, 1938 to May 2, 2019

Janet S. Hansell, 80, of Winamac, (formerly of Hobart) passed away at 8:15 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at her home.

She was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Winamac to the late Paul and Beaulah Dancey Strong. She was a 1956 graduate of Winamac High School. On May 2, 1956, she married James R. Hansell, and 63 years later (on their anniversary) he walked her home.

Survivors include:
Jill (fiance: Phil Baldwin) Kloppenburg, Hammond, Daughter 
Jan (Rich) McIlvain, Winamac, Daughter 
Robert (Joanna) Kloppenburg, Grandson 
Heidi Kloppenburg, Granddaughter 
Zach Norris, Grandson 
Andrew Norris, Grandson 
Sam (Mya) Norris, Grandson 
1 Great-Grandson: Thomas

Preceded in death by: 
James R. Hansell, Husband

Mrs. Hansell enjoyed reading, camping and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Janet knew and loved her savior, Jesus and led many to know Him as well. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Burial will take place at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.

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

Diana E. Wireman

January 16, 1949 to May 1, 2019

MEDARYVILLE - Diana E. "Diane" Hendershot Wireman, 70, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, May 1.

She was born Jan. 16, 1949 on the family farm in rural Rensselaer. She attended Medaryville High School and later earned a GED from West Central High School.

She is survived by: 
Laura Wireman, Lafayette, Daughter 
Randal Wireman, Medaryville, Son 
Amber (Glen) Hoffman, Medaryville, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren 
2 Great-Grandchildren 
Nellie Dulin Howard, Medaryville, Mother 
Shelia (Cecil) Wireman, Medaryville, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Harold "Bud" Hendershot, Father 
Ronald Hendershot, Brother 
Robert Burns, Brother 

Mrs. Wireman had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory and the Medaryville Library. She enjoyed flower gardening, visiting the library and watching scary movies. She was an avid Elvis fan. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren and cats. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday, May 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial be at Milroy Cemetery in McCoysburg, IN.

Memorial donations to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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

Wendell G. Gudeman

December 8, 1929 to April 28, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Wendell Gene Gudeman of Francesville, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, April 28.

He was born Dec. 8, 1929 in Francesville to the late Samuel S. and Kathryn A. Fry Gudeman. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. He received Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1947 when he was 17 and was baptized in the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. On Dec. 31, 1950 he married Marcella Marie Gutwein. She survives.

Survivors also include: 
Daniel (Rebecca) Gudeman, Westfield, Son 
Tom Gudeman, Chicago, Son 
Wendy (Jon) Schwab, Remington, Daughter 
Randy (Becky) Gudeman, Francesville, Son 
Matthew (Tracey) Gudeman, Grayslake, IL, Son 
Grandchildren: Ben (Rachel) Gudeman, Katie (Scott) Klopfenstein, Jennifer (Rodney) Ross,
Garrison Gudeman, Ashlyn (Terrance) Johnson, Tiffany (JR) Sauder, Brandy (Seth) Beer, Lance (Ashley) Schwab, Brett (Sheila) Schwab, Britni (Darren) Eisenmann, Luke (Natalie) Gudeman, Quentin Gudeman, Lexi Gudeman, Samuel Gudeman, Caleb Gudeman, and Elias Gudeman.
31 Great Grandchildren 
Willis (Margaret) Gudeman, Francesville, Brother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Gudeman was a lifelong farmer. His passion was sharing the gospel. He had a heart and love of people and often would share the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. He was a minister and elder of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church for 37 years. He found joy in bringing the gospel and humanitarian aid locally, nationally and internationally, traveling to Haiti, Korea, India, Japan, Romania, and Mexico. He loved music and his favorite instrument was the accordion. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call. For more information, please visit www.harvestcall.org.

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

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

Dorothy M. Morgan

January 6, 1932 to April 25, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Dorothy M. Morgan, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Thursday April 25, in Indianapolis.

She was born Jan. 6, 1932 in South Bend, to the late Arthur "Jim" and Gladys Burkett Davis. She was a 1950 graduate of Monterey High School. On June 30, 1956 she married Glenn Morgan in Francesville. He died Nov. 21, 1994.

She is survived by: 
Janice (Jim) Vollmer, Indianapolis, Daughter 
Bruce Morgan, Francesville, Son 
Bob Morgan, Lebanon, Son 
9 Grandchildren 
14 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Jorene Morgan Daughter 
Jack Davis, Brother 
Jim Davis, Brother 
David Davis, Brother

Mrs. Morgan loved her family, faith and community. She was an active member of the First Christian Church of Francesville. She especially enjoyed mission trips and vacation Bible school. She had served with the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary since 1964 and served as president for six years. She was Midwest chairman for two years and was honored as the Midwest Auxiliary Person of the Year. She also dedicated her time and talents as the gift shop chairperson at Pulaski Memorial Hospital for two years. She was also a former member of the Pulaski County Human Services Board of Directors. She was a co-chair (with Rosie Pfledderer) of the Francesville Fall Festival Citizen of the Year Committee and was overjoyed and humbled to be selected as Citizen of the Year in 2000. She was a member of the Francesville American Legion Auxiliary and was a charter member of the Red Hats. She also had served on the Community Foundation of Pulaski County Board.

Mrs. Morgan was an amazing homemaker and filled her home with love for anyone who visited. She and her husband opened and operated a flower shop in Francesville. She worked in the florist industry for 24 years. She leveraged every talent she had and poured her heart into cooking, quilting, flower arranging and spending time with her family and friends. She doted on her cat, Meow and cherished her time with him. She had an adventurous bucket list and accomplished a lot. During her lifetime she went on a hot air balloon ride, skydiving at the age of 80, and at the age of 82, she rode 180mph in a NASCAR car ride at Kentucky Raceway. At the age of 87 she flew alone to Seattle, Washington to visit family. She lived an amazing life!

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, April 29, at Francesville Christian Church, Francesville. The funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m., Monday, at the church with Jim Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or First Christian Church of Francesville.

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

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

Leroy Rater

June 5, 1954 to April 22, 2019

HAMLET - Leroy “Big Mac” Rater, 64, Medaryville, passed away Monday, April 22, at his home.

He was born June 5, 1954 in Winamac, to Leroy “Roy” and Virginia (Schultz) Rater and lived in the area all of his life. On May 28, 1983 in Medaryville, he married Susie Shepperd. She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Tina Cantu of Iowa, Carrie Oliver and Jenny Rater, both of Rensselaer; three sons, Philip Rater of Medaryville, Leroy “Little Mac” Rater of Michigan City and Kanyon Whitrock of Medaryville; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Jeannie Nelson of Logansport, Gerri Rater of Winamac, Linda Kucera of Bourbon and Peggy Riddle of Akron.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert.

Mr. Rater was a member of Souls Harbor Church of North Judson. He owned and operated Leroy’s Tree Service. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and basketball fan. He was a true man of God who would drop everything to help anyone, including being a missionary for inmates at the county jails and feeding the homeless across the U.S.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Souls Harbor Church, North Judson; and Saturday one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (ET), Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the church. Burial will follow at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Souls Harbor Church.

Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Sandra L. Deem

September 11, 1949 to April 22, 2019

KNOX - Sandra L. Deem, age 69, of Winamac, passed away Monday, April 22.

She was born Sept. 11, 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois. She had worked as a teacher’s aide. On Sept. 13, 1968 she married Gregori Deem. He preceded her in death in 2008.

She is survived by her children, Robert Deem (Sharon) of Palm Coast, Fla, Wayne Deem of Winamac, and Christopher Deem (Jennifer) of Knox; a brother, John Crain (Nina) of Shell Knob, Mo.; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Carter, Sarah and Leo. …

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Crain and Felicija Jurewicz Crain, and a son, Joseph Deem.

The funeral service will be at 7 p.m. (CT), Thursday, April 25, with visitation starting at 3 p.m. (CT) until time of services at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox.