Obituaries

Infant Jason M. Nelson

July 26, 2018

WINAMAC - Infant Jason Michael Nelson, three hours old, of Winamac, passed away Thursday July 26, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born July 26, 2018 in Winamac to Caitlin Jenna Stankus and Trevor James Nelson.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Caitlin Jenna Stankus of Winamac, father, Trevor James Nelson of Chesterton; maternal grandparents, Melissa and Shannon Calvert, Winamac; maternal great-grandparents, Judy Stankus, Rob Stankus and Caroline Calvert; and paternal grandparents Curtis Lee and Georgianna Nelson of Chesterton. He is also survived by his aunts, Abby Stankus, Jessica Calvert, Breanna Gilbert, Joey Myer, Brooke Moser and Jennifer Myers. Also surviving is one uncle, Kalaeb Moser.

The baby was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Stankus, maternal grandfather, Ricky Moser Jr. and his maternal great-grandfather Randy Calvert.

A private graveside service will be held at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Alice L. White

October 31, 1955 to July 26, 2018

WINAMAC - Alice Lynn White, 62, of Indianapolis, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born Oct. 31, 1955 in Hammond, to the late John E. "Jack" and Florence "Flo"  Brown Hogan. She married Darrell Lee White on Nov. 8, 1975 in Winamac. He survives.

She is survived by: 
David (Megan) White, Indianapolis, Son 
Sarah (Mike) Cleary, Indianapolis, Daughter 
Wendy (Dan) Kelly, Lafayette, Sister 
Kathy (Rudy) Dees, Visalia, CA, Sister 
Mike Hogan, Kewanna, Brother 
Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Mary Elizabeth White, Daughter 
Janice Graham, Sister 
Linda Federer, Sister

Mrs. White was a homemaker, caretaker and avid volunteer. She was a former member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She had been a volunteer for Pulaski Human Services, Salvation Army and Association of Churches in Winamac. She enjoyed playing board games, watching old TV shows and caring for her cat Patches. Family gatherings were very important to her. She was a positive influence on all who knew her.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday July 31, 2018 at Frain Mortuary,  Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Human Services in Winamac.

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

Raymond A. Duzan

January 21, 1940 to July 30, 2018

WINAMAC - Raymond Arnold "Ray" Duzan, 78, of Winamac, passed away Monday, July 30, in Winamac.

He was born Jan. 21, 1940 in Indianapolis, to the late Raymond Samuel and Lenna May Swink Duzan. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division. On Nov. 16, 1990, he married Norma Enriqueta Cardenas Travi in Lima, Peru. She survives.

He is survived by:
Gina (Matt) Snodgrass, Daughter
Jared (Heather) Duzan, Son
Jacob Duzan, Son
5 Grandchildren: Brandy, Jared David, Andrew, Emily and Samuel
1 Great Granddaughter: Tessa

Preceded in death by:
Raymond and Lenna Duzan, Parents
Joshua Duzan, Son
Brandon Duzan, Grandson
2 Sisters: Shirley and Carol

Mr. Duzan worked his entire life as a quality control engineer in the aviation and automotive industry. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, hunting and running. In the 90s,  completed several marathons. In recent years, he enjoyed walking. He was a talented carpenter and taxidermist.  He was self-taught in the age-old art of flint knapping (making arrowheads).

A bilingual funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (900 E. 191st St. Noblesville 46060) with Rev. Michael Bower officiating.

Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or in the form of Mass Intentions.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Mikel E. Stump

December 29, 1953 to August 3, 2018

WINAMAC - Mikel E. "Mike" Stump, 64, of Tampa, Fla. (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 5:29 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at Florida Hospital Tampa, surrounded by his family, friends and coworkers.

He was born Dec. 29, 1953 in Lafayette, to the late Claude "Bud" and Mildred "Midge" Hanner Stump. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1971.

Survivors include:
Shane (Erin) Bonnell, Winamac, Son 
Nichole (Chris) Brown, Logansport, Daughter 
Four Grandchildren: Mitchell, Kaley, Hayden and Ellah 
Helen (Jay) Chamness, Winamac, Sister
Anita (John) Gehlhausen, Loogootee, Sister
Six Nieces and Nephews: Missie (Scott), Jeff (Jen), Billy (Kayla), Brent (Ashley), Alyssa (Aaron) and Chantel (Breighton).
12 Great Nieces and Nephews: Bethany, Erika, Katelin, Kyle, Shelby, Aubrie, Aleaha, Colton, Easton, Adalyn, Lyla and Jett. 
Marilyn Nichols, Tampa, Fla., Former Spouse/Great Friend 
Four Step Children: Harold, Tiffany, Ryan and Crystal (Tony) 
Three Step Grandchildren: Breanna, Talia and Luchia

Mr. Stump worked at B&S Radio in Winamac for many years alongside his parents. In 1994, Mike moved from Winamac to Tampa. He was  employed as a telemetry technician at Florida Hospital Tampa. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed Corvettes and motorcycles. He also enjoyed the TV shows Two and Half Men, Law & Order and Big Bang Theory. He loved his dogs, Maggie and Mitzie, as well as his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service willl follow at 2 p.m., with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center, or Winamac Community HS Athletic Department, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

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

Rosamond L. Pfledderer

May 31, 1925 to August 2, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Rosamond L. "Rosie" Pfledderer, 93, lifelong resident of Francesville, passed away peacefully at 11:40 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, with her family at her side at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville. For the last two years, she had resided at Aster Place, Lafayette.

She was born May 31, 1925 in Francesville to the late Charles A. and Mary A. Ahler Weaver. She was a 1943 graduate of Francesville High School. On June 21, 1945, she married the late Leslie "Les" Pfledderer in Francesville.

She is survived by: 
Paul (Judy) Pfledderer, Crawfordsville, Son 
Mary (Norm) Putt, Francesville, Daughter 
Denny (Patty) Pfledderer, Francesville, Son 
Julie (Mike) Raymond, Naples, FL Daughter 
Sally (Tim) Wuethrich, Francesville, Daughter

18 Grandchildren 
21 Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
5 Brothers: Edmund Weaver, Wilfred Weaver, Leonard Weaver, Charles "Bud" Weaver and John Weaver 
5 Sisters: Lucille Jobe, Mary Clabby, Pauline Weaver, Madge Render and Jane Nelson

Mrs. Pfledderer was a member of St. Francis Solano Catholic Church in Francesville. She was a volunteer with Jasper County Hospice, Parkview Haven Retirement Home and Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (Pink Ladies). She was a member of the Francesville Alumni Association, Pulaski County Relay for Life and Francesville Fall Festival. She was a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash Award and was selected as Francesville Citizen of the Year. She was a proud homemaker and had also worked at West Central Schools for over 25 years. The joy of Rosie's life was her family, friends and community. She always saw to the comfort of others and will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Rev. James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Hospice or Montgomery County Free Clinic (PO Box 86 Crawfordsville, IN 47933).

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

Sandra S. Goble

July 12, 1933 to July 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Sandra S. "Sandy" Goble, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Saturday, July 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born July 12, 1933 in Logansport, to the late Ernest R. and E. Gertrude Luttrell Dillman. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from Indiana University in Bloomington, where she was also active in Phi Mu Sorority. She taught at Rochester, Logansport and Winamac schools for many years. On June 15, 1957, she married William C. "Bill" Goble in Winamac. He survives.

She is also survived by: 
Bradley D. "Brad" (Lorri) Goble, Winamac, Son 
Kirby (Henry Kurkowski) Goble, Indianapolis, Son 
Suzanne Goble, Daughter-in-law 
Rebecca Goble, Daughter-in-law 
Hunter Goble, Grandson 
Shelby Goble, Granddaughter 
Samantha Goble, Granddaughter 
Savanna Goble, Granddaughter 
Brandy (Kyle Sefchek) Goble, Granddaughter 
Hanna Goble, Granddaughter 
Palmer Goble, Grandson 
Cash Goble, Great Grandson 
Kayson Goble, Great Grandson 
Dick (Patsy) Dillman, Monon, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
William O. "Billy" Goble, Son 
Gregory C. "Greg" Goble, Son 
Blake Bradley Goble, Grandson 
Marsha (Tom) Gates, Sister 

Mrs. Goble was always active in the community, supporting the activities of her boys. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. She was also a member of the ladies bridge club. For many years, she oversaw the scholarships for the church and her late son, Billy. She was a proud homemaker and enjoyed cooking for others, especially her boys. She enjoyed antiquing and traveling with her husband to Key West, FL. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Private burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the William O. "Billy" Goble Scholarship, or Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the First United Methodist Church of Winamac (the purpose of this fund is to honor the memory of Orland and Kathryn Goble and Ernest and Gertrude Dillman).

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

Juanita Koekenberg

March 24, 1926 to July 18, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Juanita Koekenberg, 92, of Medaryville, passed away at 8:16 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born March 24, 1926 in Tazwell, TN, to the late Porter and Mary Fletcher Ellison. On July 28, 1943, she married Bernard F. Koekenberg. He passed away Sept. 8, 1980.

She is survived by: 
Vicky (Sam) Alva, Medaryville, Daughter 
Rick (Karen) Koekenberg, Monticello, Son 
Stephanie (Kevin) Miller, Francesville, Granddaughter 
Tiffany (Chad) Jones, Ft. Wayne, Granddaughter 
Whitney (Geoff) Lentner, Monticello, Granddaughter 
4 Great Grandchildren: Henry, Charlie, Marlie and Aria 
3 Siblings: James, Loretta and Stanley 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Nathan Alva, Grandson 
4 Siblings: Reaford, Buford, Thomas and Beverly

Mrs. Koekenberg was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. She had been employed by the West Central School Corporation for 46 years and retired at 84 years old. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and feeding the birds. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 21, at the Medaryville Christian Church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Private burial will take place at a later date at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Christian Church.

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

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