Obituaries
Leroy G. Ash
May 18, 1943 to February 2, 2019
MUNCIE - Leroy George Ash, 75, (formerly of Winamac) passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, at home with his wife and children at his side.
He was born May 18, 1943, the son of the late Arthur Pete and Catherine Wandrey Ash.
He is survived by his wife, Jill Ash; his brother, John (Terry) Ash; his children, Katie, Hannah, Haley and Olivia Johnson, Brook (Crystal) Ash, Natalie Forte, Carla (Matt) Pratt, and Justin (Johanna) Ash; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by co-presidents of the R.O.M.E.O Club, Randy Acres and Bob Llewellyn; and all of his pets named Pete.
In his youth, Mr. Ash was a member of the Marine Corps Band, and he played Taps at the funeral for the first fallen officer in Vietnam. Upon his return to Indiana, he began a 25-year career at Wilson Foods, then served as a corrections officer for Logansport’s juvenile detention center until he retired in 2007. He was a talented musician, a skill he put to use as a trumpet player in several bands and as a vocalist for the San Quentin Seven. There wasn’t a song on the radio he couldn’t improve by singing along or ham-boning to, or a pie he wouldn’t make sure you tried before you could leave the house.
Mr. Ash is remembered for his easygoing nature and quick-witted sense of humor that brightened the lives of those around him and endured even in his most difficult times. He was the eye of the storm in a family that was always moving; if you asked him, he’d tell you it was like being in the middle of a flock of sparrows. Fair winds and following seas to a loving man, whose smile lit up a room even if he hated to be told so.
Arrangements entrusted to Parson Mortuary, Muncie.
Wayne Stalbaum
January 21, 1946 to February 9, 2019
WHEATFIELD - Wayne "Butch" Stalbaum, 73, of Medaryville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, at his home with loving family around him.
He was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Jasper County, to the late Raymond L. and Betty E. Williams Stalbaum. He graduated from Tefft High School and married Betty L. Risner on June 27, 1964 in Tefft. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Children: Raymond ‘Butchie’ (Bobbi) Stalbaum and Janet (James) Derflinger.
6 grandchildren: Derrick (Abbie) Stalbaum, Kia (Rodney) Farman, Devin Stalbaum, Wesley Derflinger, Dakota Stalbaum, and Darian Stalbaum.
2 great-grandchildren: Kennedy and Madison Stalbaum.
Siblings: Bonnie (Jerry) Metts, Larry (Sharon) Stalbaum, and Russel (special friend Kharon) Stalbaum.
Sister-in-law: Sharon R. Stalbaum
Many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Stalbaum and Jack Stalbaum; and sister-in-law Lisa Stalbaum.
Mr. Stalbaum worked at Thermo Products, and was a farmer. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and his cows.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Feb. 14, at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E. Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, at the Medaryville Christian Church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Interment will follow at the San Pierre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Peter E. Bedoian
February 3, 2019
WINAMAC - Peter Edward "Pete" Bedoian, 86, of Hendersonville, NC (formerly of Lowell) passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, at Carolina Village in Hendersonville.
A native of Chicago, he was the son of the late Israel and Anna Kaminski Bedoian. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War and was stationed in Iceland. On Nov. 16, 1957, he married his wife of 54 years, Diane C. Marse. She passed away Sept. 1, 2012.
He is survived by:
Michael (Shanda) Bedoian, Saluda, NC, Son
Susan (Bill) Gavin, Goodyear, AZ, Daughter
Sharon (Jeff) Wagner, Winamac, Daughter
Laura (Doug) Langen, Zionsville, Daughter
7 grandchildren: Jacquelyn (Zach) Jeanes, Nicholas (Caroline) Williams, Steven Wagner, Micayla Bedoian, Jenna Langen, Alyssa Wagner and Cyrena Bedoian.
2 great-grandchildren: Ella June Jeanes and Cameron Kai Williams.
3 brothers: John (Judy) Bedoian, Charlie Bedoian and Bob (Pat) Bedoian.
1 sister: Margaret Novak
Many nieces and nephews
Joan Wright, Hendersonville, NC, Companion
He preceded in death by:
Mary Wodziak, Sister
Eugene Novak, Brother-in-law
The Bedoians raised their family in Lowell for 30 years before moving to Saluda, NC in 1996. They had also resided in Calumet Park, IL and Blue Island, IL. Mr. Bedoian retired from Linde Air Products in East Chicago. In retirement, he worked at Langen Realty in Lowell; Carquest in Hendersonville; and Camp Green Cove & Camp Mondamin in Zirconia, NC. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lowell. He was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville where he volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of Knights of Columbus in Lowell and Youche Country Club in Crown Point. He had formerly served as a Cedar Creek Township Trustee in Lake County. He enjoyed playing golf and playing the accordion. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.
A memorial mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC with Rev. Praveen Turaka officiating.
A second memorial mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Immediately following burial, a celebration of life service will be held at the Winamac First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity in Mr. Bedoian's honor.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Nelda M. Manning-Garrett
August 9, 1928 to February 4, 2019
WINAMAC - Nelda M. Manning-Garrett, 90, of Royal Center, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, at her home.
She was born Aug. 9, 1928 in Francesville, to the late Herman George and Malinda Louise Koebcke Onken. She was a 1946 graduate of Francesville High School. On Dec. 27, 1950, she married Robert Dale Manning. He passed away Dec. 12, 1970. On Dec. 9, 1975, she married Ronald Ward Garrett. He survives.
She is survived by:
Barbara Pugh, Star City, Daughter
Kelly Werner, Idaville, Granddaughter
Bethany (Donny Rapacki) Haskins, Winamac, Great-Granddaughter
LCpl Travis (Mary) Werner, USMC, Oceanside, CA Great-Grandson
Ruth Ann Vollmer, Atlanta, GA, Sister
Fred (Dee) Vollmer, Jr., Maryville, TN, Brother
Bob (Helen) Vollmer, Noblesville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Leon E. Onken, Brother
Clarence W. "Buddy" Onken, Brother
Frances L. "Tootie" Cummins, Sister
Richard F. "Bud" Vollmer, Brother
Norma Lee Decker, Sister
Mrs. Manning-Garrett was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. She had formerly worked as a cook at Medaryville High School and West Central High School. She was the former owner of Matilda's restaurant in Winamac, and retired from Sander's Deli in 2003. She enjoyed collecting recipes as well as cooking and baking. She also enjoyed collecting bunnies. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her granddaughter (Kelly) and great grandchildren (Bethany and Travis). She was anticipating the birth of her first great-great-grandchild (Baby Rapacki). She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday, Feb. 7, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Thursday), at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Chastity N. Bennett
June 15, 1990 to February 4, 2019
FRANCESVILLE - Chastity Nicole "Chas" Bennett, 28, of Francesville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 4, at her home.
She was born June 15, 1990 in Winamac, to Randy and Sherrie Nightingale Bennett. She graduated from West Central High School in 2011.
She is survived by:
Isabelle Harris, Francesville, Daughter
Randy (Linda) Bennett, Francesville, Father
Sherrie Hauptli, Monticello, Mother
Tim (Jodie) Bennett, Wheatfield, Brother
Cheyenne Lynch, Medaryville, Sister
Colton Lynch, Hamlet, Brother
Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Brother
Cameron Owens, Nephew
Brice Schultz, Nephew
Shirley Simpkins Bennett, Francesville, Paternal Grandmother
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Chris Owens, Brother
Richard Bennett, Paternal Grandfather
John and Betty Banes Nightingale, Maternal Grandparents
Dawn Marie Bennett, Aunt
Marie Annette Pierce, Aunt
John Nightingale, Jr., Uncle
Ms. Bennett was employed at Advanced Auto Parts Warehouse in Remington.
She enjoyed video games and cooking. She was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Bears football fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her daughter, Isabelle.
She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Saturday), at the funeral home with Rev. James Ketchen officiating. Private entombment will take place at a later date at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Alliance Bank in Francesville where an account has been established for Isabelle.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Stephani L. Iverson
December 14, 1975 to January 31, 2019
WINAMAC - Stephani Lynn Iverson, 43, of Medaryville, passed away, surrounded by her family, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 in Lafayette.
She was born Dec. 14, 1975 in Lafayette to Richard and Tami Stansberry Iverson. She attended Kankakee Valley High School.
She is survived by:
Eric Mullens, Medaryville, Fiance
Shannon (Tyson Matthews) Meeks, Winamac, Daughter
Samantha (Skye Shaneyfelt) Babcock, Winamac, Daughter
Rebecca (Chris Cox) Mullens, Monon, Daughter
Douglas Mullens, Winamac, Son
Rylee Mullens, Medaryville, Daughter
Aiden Matthews, Grandson
Hunter Meeks, Grandson
Adalynn Matthews, Granddaughter
George and Janice Stansberry, Pulaski, Maternal Grandparents
Richard Iverson, Kokomo, Father
Josh (Jamie Beckner) Iverson, Winamac, Brother
Ryan (Victoria) Iverson, Levittown, PA, Brother
Terry Iverson, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Douglas and Annie Iverson, Paternal Grandparents
Tami Stansberry Iverson, Mother
Brian Stansberry, Uncle
Judy Coldiron, Aunt
Ms. Iverson worked as a CNA at several local nursing homes. She attended the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed coloring and collecting TY Beanie Babies. She was a loving and protective mom, grandma and sister. She loved spending time with family, especially the grandkids. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.
A memorial dervice will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Joan M. Smith
January 26, 1927 to February 1, 2019
MEDARYVILLE - Joan M. Smith, 92, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville and North Judson), passed away Friday, Feb. 1, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville where she resided for over 10 years.
She was born Jan. 26, 1927 in Barrow-In-Furness, Lancashire, England to the late William Henry and Beatrice Wells Meadway. She served in the British Army during World War II. It was during this time she met her future American husband who was serving in the U.S. Army. On March 9, 1946, she married Merrill Smith at St. Mark's Church in Barrow-In-Furness. He passed away March 15, 2007.
She is survived by:
Darrell (Joy) Smith, North Judson, Son
Kenneth (Crystal) Smith, Myrtle Beach, SC, Son
Charlotte Lewark, Medaryville, Daughter
12 Grandchildren
27 Great-Grandchildren
7 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Doreen Graves, Momence, IL, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Raymond Smith, Son
Joe Lewark, Son-in-law
Maureen Meadway, Sister
Bernard (Eileen) Meadway, Brother
Roy (Joyce) Meadway, Brother
Joe Graves, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. She enjoyed Bible studies. She was a QMA and retired from Little Company of Mary Health Facility in San Pierre. She enjoyed playing card games and Aggravation, as well as doing puzzles. She loved spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, Feb. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Friday), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Walkerton Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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