Obituaries
Raymond I. Berger
December 6, 1928 to March 14, 2019
WINAMAC - Raymond I. Berger, 90, of Star City, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, March 14.
He was born Dec. 6, 1928 in Pulaski, to the late Jacob and Rose Winter Berger. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1947 where he played baseball and basketball, and also participated in drama. He served in the U.S. Army 46th Engineer Corps during the Korean Conflict. While on leave, he married Charlotte Roth on July 21, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She survives.
He is also survived by:
Christina Fugate, Monticello, Daughter
Frederick (Sally) Berger, Rensselaer, Son
Larry Berger, Monticello, Son
Jonathan Berger, Indianapolis, Son
7 Grandchildren: Elizabeth, Stephanie, Katherine, Joseph, Adam, Samuel and Wade.
18 Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Elizabeth Shedrow, Sister
Catherine Allen, Sister
Rosella Shields, Sister
Dorothy Keller, Sister
Donald F. Berger, Brother
Arthur Berger, Brother
Mr. Berger was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he had served on the parish council and as a lector. He also sang in the church choir and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He worked for 48 years at Farmers Grain and Supply of Thornhope; the last 25 years as manager. At one time, he served on the Indian Creek Township Advisory Board and was a former member of the Northwest Indiana Grain Dealers Association.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and canoeing. At age 75, he made his fourth trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota. In 1978, Ray and his canoe partner, Kerry Fox, won the Winamac Area Merchants Canoe Race on the Tippecanoe River. He enjoyed woodworking, especially making rocking horses for the grandkids, as well as Adirondack chairs. He completed a lifelong dream of traveling to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. He and his wife were fortunate to have visited seven countries.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made in the form of Mass Intentions.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Theresa A. Logan
December 27, 1928 to March 9, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Theresa A. Logan, 90, of Francesville, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Lafayette, to the late Martin C. and Vera G. Littlejohn Tuberty. She spent her youth in Kentland, and graduated from AJ Kent High School in 1947. She earned a nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette.
On June 26, 1952, she married George E. Logan in Kentland. He passed away Nov. 30, 1997.
She is survived by:
Rita A. Hammack, Daughter
2 Grandchildren: Sarah and John
2 Great-Grandchildren: Collin and Logan
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
3 Daughters: Mary Lou Logan, Rose Marie Logan and Patty Lou Logan
Carl L. Hammack, Son-in-law
2 Siblings: Mary Fowler and Charles M. "Bud" Tuberty
Mrs. Logan worked as a registered surgical nurse at Jasper County Hospital for 22 years, and also served on the hospital board for several years. She was a member of the Jasper County Nurses Association and the Francesville American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and West Side Senior Center. She was a devoted member of St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church in Francesville where she served as Eucharistic Minister and was active in the Diocese Women's Club. She enjoyed cooking and baking, listening to music, watching college basketball, playing Euchre and BINGO, as well spending time around animals. Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. (Wednesday), at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. (Wednesday), at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.
Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church or the West Side Senior Center.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Ramon L. Eppenstein
October 13, 1933 to February 16, 2019
KNOX - Ramon L. Eppenstein, 85, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16.
He was born Oct. 13, 1933.
He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the City of Chicago Water Department.
Karrie Barker Attinger
November 19, 1962 to March 6, 2019
WINAMAC - Karrie Barker Attinger, 56, of Winamac, passed away after a brief illness at 6:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born Nov. 19, 1962 in Rochester, to Virgil D. Jr. and Bonnie M. Beghtel Barker.
She attended Winamac High School and spent all of her life in Winamac.
She is survived by:
Shawn Knebel, Star City, Son
Maddie Foster, Granddaughter
Baylee Knebel, Granddaughter
Mylie Foster, Granddaughter
Karlee Knebel, Granddaughter
Ellee Knebel, Granddaughter
Bonnie Barker, Winamac, Mother
Kim (Tom) Winters, Winamac, Sister
Dominic (Cari) Barker, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Amanda L. "Mandi" Abbott, Daughter
Virgil D. Barker, Jr., Father
DuWayne Lee Barker, Brother
Mrs. Attinger was a longtime cook at Cruizer's in Winamac. She enjoyed doing crosswords. Most of all, she loved her family very much. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 10, at the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Eaton officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made Fellowship Baptist Church, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Jimmy L. Shidler
November 18, 1948 to March 4, 2019
WINAMAC - Jimmy Lee "Q-Ball" Shidler, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 4:17 a.m., Monday, March 4, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Nov. 18, 1948 in Winamac to the late Arnold E. "Jack" and Edith Joyce Robinson Shidler. After graduating from Francesville High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by:
Carol M. Crider Shidler, Winamac, Wife
Scott A. (Erin) Shidler, Anderson, Son
Natalie Shidler, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
Kerri J. (Joe) Thomas, McCordsville, Daughter
Timothy J. (Tammy) Shidler, Logansport, Son
James C. "Jimmy" Shidler, Winamac, Son
10 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
4 Siblings: Janet, Jack, Joe and Jeff
Several Nieces and Nephews
Norma L. Smith Shidler, Winamac, Step-Mother
Preceded in death by:
Bryan Jeffery "Jeff" Shidler, Son
3 Siblings: Donald, Joni and Paul
Mr. Shidler worked at Galbreath in Winamac for many years. He was also the owner and operator of Q-Ball's Arcade in Winamac which closed in the 1980s. He enjoyed attending racing events at Shady Hill Speedway. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Frain Mortuary to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Doris E. Becker
March 16, 1928 to March 1, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Doris Emma Becker, 90, of Rensselaer, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Friday, March 1, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.
She was born March 16, 1928 in Medaryville, to the late George John and Grace Augusta Tetzloff Kroft. On June 7, 1947, she married Robert Henry Becker. He passed away on Nov. 17, 1978.
She is survived by:
Susan Grace (Kent) Towler, Rensselaer, Daughter
Nicholas Carl Becker, Lafayette, TN, Son
Mark (Elizabeth) Becker, Grandson
Nikki Becker, Granddaughter
Christopher Ray (Nicole) Bailey, Grandson
Richard Dale (Stephanie) Bailey, Grandson
Great-Grandchildren: Krystyan (Alex Edwards) Follansbee, Barbara (Eric) Ford, John Follansbee, Jessica Kelly, Nicolas Becker, Russell Houten, Trevor Bailey, Cody (Kaitlyn) Bailey, Donna Hall, Kaitlyn Bailey, Joshua Bailey, Kirstie (Matt) Pieczko, Marissa (Logan) Wuethrich, Kierstin Bailey, Ava Bailey, and Austin Ford.
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Carly Ford, Andrayia Styles, John Daniel Follansbee IV, William Ford, Arabella Ford, Oliver Follansbee, Damien Edwards, Leah Wuethrich, and Ethan Michael Swisher.
Arlos L. Epler, Lakeville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Donna Becker, Daughter
Georgiana "Dolly" Fritz, Sister
Louella Hively, Sister
Alladean L. Clouser, Sister
Ray H. Kroft, Brother
Robert F. Kroft, Brother
Mrs. Becker was a former deputy auditor for the Jasper County Auditor's Office and was a volunteer at the Jasper County Hospital gift shop. She was a member of the St. Luke United Church of Christ in San Pierre, and also attended Burr Oak Mennonite Church in Rensselaer with her daughter, Susan. She enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Donna Becker and Doris Becker will follow at 2 p.m. (April 6), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Wheatfield Cemetery, Wheatfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Multiple Sclerosis Association.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sandra L. Stolworthy
June 19, 1963 to February 24, 2019
ROYAL CENTER - Sandra L. “Sandy” Stolworthy, 55, of Star City passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, at her residence.
Born on June 19, 1963 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Kenneth C. Herald and Wanda L. Carmen. She was a Jay County High School graduate.
Survivors include her mother, Wanda L. Carter of Star City; brothers, David Herald (Leeann) of Indianapolis, John Herald of Indianapolis and Mark Herald (Samantha) of Star City. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Joshua Herald, Krista Fennig, Nicole Fennig, Katie Vasquez, Karly Herald, Megan Herald, Nick Herald and Chris Herald.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth C. Herald, brother, Luke Herald and her husbands, Patrick Williams and Andrew Stolworthy.
Mrs. Stolworthy was former sales representative for MCI in Springfield, Mo.
Per her wishes there will be no visitation or service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Royal Center.
Please sign Mrs. Stolworthy’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
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