Obituaries

Cynthia Jenkins Wallace

Marcy 26, 1961 to January 30, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Jenkins Wallace, 57, of Winamac passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 26, 1961 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Robert James Jenkins and Sandra Nan Goldie Stamper. On May 14, 1977 she married Lew D. Wallace. He survives.

Survivors also include her children, Scott Allen (Jennifer) Wallace  of Winamac and Cherise Ann Nicole (Scott) Shidler Becker of Winamac; parents, Robert and Sandra Jenkins of Winamac; sister, Shelley (Rex) Gady of Royal Center; brother, James (Chrissy) Jenkins  of Winamac; brothers-in-law, Michael (Karen) Wallace of Cadiz, Ky.,  and Timothy “Timmy” (Peggy) Jackson of Cadiz, Ky.; sister-in-law, Toni (Mark) Whitte  of Hopkinsville, Ky.; mother-in-law, Mildred Jackson of Cadiz, Ky.; and grandchildren, Dalton Allen Wallace (Rachel Crawford) and Deven Allen Wallace and great-grandson, Weston Allen Wallace. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by son, Tommy Alvin Wallace and sister, Christeenia Lynn Jenkins Shidler Braun.

Mrs. Wallace was a homemaker, and she was also formerly employed at Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac for several years. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She loved spending time with all her family and will be missed by all who knew her.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, at Winamac Cemetery with Pastor Bert Stover officiating.

Please sign Cindy’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfunerahomes.com.

Diana L. Crisp

June 2, 1942 to January 23, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Diana L. Crisp, 76, of Rensselaer, formerly of Earl Park, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Wednesday, Jan, 23, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

She was born June 2, 1942 in Francesville, to the late George Kenneth and Gladys Grace Shawver Haring. She married Roger P. Crisp on Oct. 21, 1960 in Francesville. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Julie Birge, West Lafayette, Daughter
Greg (Jenifer) Crisp, Boswell, Son
Jason (Ekaterini) Crisp, Newark, MD, Son
Grandchildren: Brady Crisp, Keith (Cassie) Kirsch, Jesi Sortwell, Sam and Michaela Crisp, Brad (Steph) Birge, Carrie (Jenn) Birge, Dustin (Shaela) Kult, Tiffani (Jaden) Dickerson, and Dionyssi Crisp.
Great-Grandchildren: Landyn and Kasen Martin, Axton Sortwell, Braylon and Beckett Crisp, Stormi Borders and Brooklyn Kempf, Aubrey, Landon and Jayla Birge, Braxen and Maverick Dickerson. Two more great grandchildren expected, in June, Sparkle Kirsch and in July, Baby Dickerson.
Peg Tiede, Francesville, Sister
Sue Haring, Francesville, Sister
Denise (Roger) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Darla (Glen) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Linda Guerrero, Francesville, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Nicole Suzanne Crisp, Daughter
George Edward Haring, Brother

Mrs. Crisp was a member of the United States Canoe Association. She was an EMT for the Benton County Ambulance Service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and river running. She never met a stranger and seemingly wore a sign that said "talk to me." She was like a second mother to many kids. The family would like to thank the Rensselaer Care Center for the special care shown to Diana and her family for the last two years.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Sunday), at the funeral home with  Pastor James Kethchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville at a later date.

Memorials may be given to: Rensselaer Care Center, C/O Special Care Unit, 1309 E Grace Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978; or Indiana USCA, C/O Ted Beatty, 1251 Oak Ridge Drive, South Bend, IN 46617; or Benton County 4-H Dog Obedience Purdue Ext., attention: Carrie Buck, 410 South Ade Way, Suite A, Fowler, IN 47944; or West Lafayette Corner Stone Autism Center, 3482 McClure Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

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

William R. Widner

March 24, 1954 to January 27, 2019

WINAMAC - William Robert "Bill" Widner Sr., 64, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Jan.27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born March 24, 1954 in Knox, to Robert Louis and Katherine Rigsby Widner. He graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 1973 where he met his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Potempa, whom he married on June 1, 1973. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
William Robert "Bill" (Wendy) Widner Jr., Monterey, Son 
Robert Louis "Bob" (Heather) Widner, Monterey, Son 
Carrie Ann (Tony) Hreha, Valparaiso, Daughter 
Proud Papaw to Nine Grandchildren: Laine, Lucas, Landen, Lynna, Liam, Owen, Isabelle, Aubrey and Anthony. 
Katherine "Rosie" Amidei, North Judson, Mother 
Patricia (Ed) Cox, Sister 
Sheri (John) Petramala, Sister 
Donald (Jan) Amidei, Francesville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Chester and Peggy Potempa, San Pierre,  Father- and Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by: 
Robert Louis Widner, Father 
Al Amidei, Step Father

Mr. Widner was an avid farmer and excavator with a passion for operating heavy equipment/machinery. He founded Widner and Sons Excavating in 1981 and worked alongside his beloved twin sons, William and Robert, who will proudly carry on his legacy and good name in the community. When he was not busy working in the fields, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his love and passion for agriculture with them. He especially enjoyed taking them to farm shows, hunting, fishing and attending their sporting events. He enjoyed vacationing and visiting family in Missouri with his wife.

A private family service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Food Allergy Research & Education at www.foodallergy.org.

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

William A. Pugh

October 25, 1936 to January 30, 2019

WINAMAC - William Arthur "Bill" Pugh Jr., 82, of Fort Wayne (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Charlotte, Mich., to the late William Arthur Sr. and Ruby P. Price Pugh. On June 13, 1959, he married Marie E. Archer in Charlotte. She passed away July 6, 2014. 

Survivors include: 
Kristina M. (Robert) Smith, Fort Wayne, Daughter 
Rebecca L. (Phillip) Juday, Muncie, Daughter 
Kyle A. (Colleen) Pugh, Westfield, Son 
Dana L. (Cheryl) Pugh, Chesterfield, Son 
Amanda (Marius) Storm, Netherlands, Daughter 
13 Grandchildren: Wesley (fiance: Jenna) Smith, Lucas (Rachel) Smith, Hannelore (Brent) Keller, Erin (Phillip) Parsons, Elysia Juday, Emily (Joe) Godwin, Elizabeth Juday, Devin Pugh, Shane (fiance: Ashley) Pugh, Tyler (Kaycee) Pugh, Marna Storm, Estie Storm, and Johann Storm. 
9 Great-Grandchildren: Malachi Parsons, Olivia Parsons, Theodore Smith, Tobias Smith, Finley Godwin, Olivia Pugh, Charlotte Pugh, April Pugh, and Annalise Keller. 
Barbara Reeves, Winamac, Special Friend 
Don Alexander, Winamac, Special Friend

Preceded in death by: 
Corey Allen Pugh, Son 
Wilmetta Pugh, Infant Sister 

Mr. Pugh moved to Winamac from Charlotte in 1969. He was an English teacher at Winamac Community Middle School for nearly 30 years. He was the first varsity football coach at Winamac and also was instrumental in forming the wrestling program. He was a longtime member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 12 noon, Monday, Feb. 4, at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church, Winamac.

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

Claiborn M. Wamsley

March 19, 1925 to January 27, 2019

KNOX - Claiborn Marshall “Clip” Wamsley, 93, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27.

He was born March 19, 1925, at home, in Springersville, Ind. to the late William Ginn and Ruby May Cullins Wamsley. He was a 1943 graduate of Alquina High School and went on to serve as a signalman in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46 during World War II. He graduated from Franklin College in 1950 on the G.I. Bill and one week later started working at First National Bank of Monterey. On Dec. 19, 1947, in Franklin, Ind., he married his wife of 71 years, Alice Jane Mishler. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, George (Marian) Wamsley, John (Sherrill) Wamsley, Ellen (Brent) Lindvall, and Mark (Suzy) Wamsley, 14 grandchildren, and 28 great- grandchildren. Also sisters, Eileen (Jack) Irrgang  and Marilynn (Bob) Miller; and a sister-in-law Virginia Wamsley.

He was preceded in death by brothers Don Wamsley and Larry Wamsley (Vi), and a sister, Phyllis Lambert (Byron).

Mr. Wamsley was chairman and CEO of FNB of Monterey. He has been a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church since 1950, received the Sagamore of the Wabash, was past treasurer of Monterey Lions Club, past member of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Dept., official scorekeeper for the Monterey High School and Culver Community High School from 1962-2010, past president of the State of Indiana Community Bankers Assoc., member of the Pulaski County Sheriff Merit Board, and a trustee of the Riverside Cemetery in Monterey. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman who loved hunting mushrooms and arrowheads.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. (CT), Friday, Feb. 1, at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, 153 E. Washington St., Knox. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. (ET) Saturday, Feb. 2, at Monterey United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. (ET), Monday, Feb. 4, at Big Cedar Cemetery, Brookville, Ind.

Bud W. Krohn Jr.

June 19, 1949 to January 24, 2019

KEWANNA - Bud William Krohn Jr., of Winamac passed away at 1:34 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.

Born June 19, 1949 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Bud W. Sr. and Dorothy (Frasa) Krohn. He graduated from Winamac Community High School and attended Indiana State University.

Survivors include his son Joshua Krohn (Bridgette) of Lamesa, Texas;  daughter Cristy Sinclair (David) of Danville; brother Robert Krohn (Theresa) of Sheridan; sister Marilyn Newman (Greg Loehmer) of Winamac; grandchildren Kenley Krohn, Thomas Krohn, Caroline Krohn, Gavin Sinclair and Katelyn Sinclair, and beloved co-grandparent Cindra Krohn of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Ed Newman.

Mr. Krohn was a lifelong farmer of livestock and grain. He was also formerly employed at Dean Foods in Rochester, and served in the Indiana National Guard. He had a big heart for civil service. He served as a Pulaski County Commissioner, a board member of Fulton County REMC, an Eastern Pulaski Community School Board member, and Indiana State Fair Board director. He was also very active for several years with Pulaski County 4-H and was a strong supporter and advocate for all local FFA and 4-H programs. He enjoyed Purdue basketball, toy tractors, all things political, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He instilled his love for youth livestock and farming in his children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Kewanna Chapel; and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. (Due to weather, the funeral service was moved from Wednesday to Thursday.)

Memorial donations may be made to the Indiana State Fair Celebration of Champions directly or through Community State Bank in Royal Center.

Online condolences for the family may be placed in the guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.