Obituaries

Robert M. Rater

March 8, 1942 to June 18, 2018

WINAMAC - Robert Martin "Bob" Rater, 76, of Anderson (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 6:20 a.m., Monday, June 18, at Community Hospital, Anderson.

He was born March 8, 1942 in Chicago. Although he was disabled, he was a very talented artist and enjoyed sharing with others.

Survivors include: 
Jean Nelson, Logansport, Sister 
Gerry Rater, Winamac, Sister 
Linda (Douglas) Kucera, Plymouth, Sister 
Leroy (Suzie) Rater, Medaryville, Brother 
Peggy Riddle, Akron, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Roy & Virginia "Ginny" Rater, Parents

Mr. Rater was very social and especially enjoyed outings with his friend, Lisa. He loved life but more than anything, he loved the Lord.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

Thomas E. Murray

May 13, 1933 to June 16, 2018

WINAMAC - Thomas Edmond "Tom" Murray, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at his daughter's home in Winamac.

He was born May 13, 1933, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kokomo, to the late Thomas L. and Marguerite Trottier Murray. He was a 1951 graduate of Winamac High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean Conflict where he served in Japan and Korea for two years. Upon his return, he met Thelma L. Mocherman of Flora, and they were married Sept. 29, 1956.

He is survived by two sons, Tom J. Murray and Tim (Joan) Murray; one daughter, Theresa (Patrick) Blankenship; two brothers, Jim (Rita) Murray and Robert (Suzanne) Murray; 9 grandchildren, Jamie Murray (Mike Craft), Amy Murray, Anne (Kent) Wamsley, Wade Berger, Chance Blankenship, Emerald Blankenship, Madeline Murray, Mary (Travis) Werner, Max Murray; 5 great grandchildren, Robert Collins, Laini Joseph, Kamden Long, Baylor Fritz and Isaiah Wamsley; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; and great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Collins.

Mr. Murray's family moved to Winamac when he was five so he could attend St. Peter's parochial school. He later served as a member of the St. Peter's Parish Council and president for two years. He participated in 10 years of 4-H, went on to become a leader and served on the Pulaski County Fair Board for 10 years. He was the first chairman of the Miss Pulaski County Queen Pageant and organized the Winamac chapter of Jaycees, where he served as president for two years. He was one of the original trustees of Pulaski Memorial Hospital during its construction, was a foundation member for five years, and served on the PMH Board for 10 years. 

He had a passion for life. He particularly held a passion for family and his Irish heritage. Another one of his loves was farming, which led him to grow and distill mint in addition to other crops and raise animals over the years. He loved his peppermint fields. He was the first farmer in the county to farm no-till and 20" rows. He was named to Who's Who Among Outstanding Young Men of America, received the Prairie Farmer Master Farmer Award and was later a recipient of the local Halleck Award. After retiring from farming, he managed the Winamac Co-operative Elevator for five years and operated his own realty office for 10 years. He also was a transporter for the Pulaski County Food Pantry. 

Mr. Murray was a lifelong enthusiast for the Winamac schools, especially attending his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's events. He was a member of the Winamac VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed playing golf, poker, blackjack, and cards with friends and family. He was an avid race fan and often attended the Indianapolis 500. He had a love for travel, taking his family on several trips. He and Thelma saw many parts of the world while they were young and able to enjoy. The couple passed on their wanderlust to their children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 6 p.m., Friday, at the church. A rosary service will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 23, at the church. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. (Saturday, June 23), at the church with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County 4-H Fair Board.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Ethel J. Gutwein

February 18, 1938 to June 12, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Ethel Joan Gutwein, 80, of Francesville, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Tuesday, June 12, at the Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Feb. 18, 1938 in Rensselaer, to the late Richard and Zura Ethel Snedeker Streitmatter. She married Harvey Fredrick Gutwein on Sept. 20, 1992, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville. Harvey passed away on May 22, 2011.

She is survived by: 
Ann Gutwein, Forest Grove, OR, Step Daughter 
Gwendolyn Gutwein, Ft Wayne, Step Daughter 
Madeline Elaine Gutwein, Mountainair, NM, Step Daughter 
Audrey (Jeffry) Schneider, Greenfield, Step Daughter 
Amanda (Scott Gayton) Liter, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Step Daughter 
Fred (Madeleine) Gutwein, Francesville, Step Son 
Eric (Cyndi) Gutwein, Rensselaer, Step Son 
Gordon (Judy) Gutwein, Francesville, Step Son 
Harvey R. (Ellen) Gutwein, Francesville, Step Son 
Kurt (Deb) Gutwein, Lafayette, Step Son 
31 Step Grandchildren 
60 Step Great Grandchildren 
Several Step Great-Great Grandchildren 
R. Keith (Marlene) Streitmatter, Rensselaer, Brother 
G. Dale Streitmatter, Rensselaer, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Lois and Irvin Yaggie, Sister 
Edith Streitmatter, Sister 
James and Rose Wren, Cousin 

Mrs. Gutwein was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville. She was a former floral designer at Jordan's Floral, Rensselaer. She also worked at Schumacher Electric in Rensselaer for 26 years. She enjoyed traveling and had visited all 50 states, as well as many countries.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 15, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville.
Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

Donna J. Nash

May 3, 1945 to June 7, 2018

WINAMAC - Donna J. Nash, 73, of Winamac, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, June 7, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born May 3, 1945 in Gary, to the late Pearcy and Catherine Tracy Day. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1965. On Oct. 16, 1965, she married Robert W. Nash. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Christine (Ricardo) Espinosa, Hammond, Daughter 
Wendy (Darrell) Hoover, Hobart, Daughter 
Stephanie (Ruben) Gomez, Calumet City, IL, Granddaughter 
Ricardo (Ashley Esslinger) Espinosa II, Hobart, Grandson 
Zoey Gomez, Great Granddaughter 
Sharon (Paul) Hedrick, Sister 
Danny (Sherry) Day, Brother 
Cathy (Terry) Ebeltoft, Sister 
Kevin (Peggy) Day, Brother 
Paula (Tim) Craig, Sister 
Julie (Dave) Morris, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Tim Day, Brother 
Violet Gardner, Sister 
Jana Gray, Sister 
Dean Day, Twin Brother 
Michael Day, Brother

Mrs. Nash enjoyed crocheting, quilting and cooking for her children, grandchildren and great granddaughter. She was known for her kind heart and fun-loving sense of humor. She will be sadly missed.

A private service will be held.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Stephen Barnett

January 17, 1950 to June 4, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Stephen "Steve" Barnett, 68, of Medaryville, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Jan. 17, 1950 in Shelby County, and raised by his adoptive parents, Norman and Junne Baxter Barnett.

He is survived by: 
Jesse (Aramenta) Barnett, Medaryville, Son 
Angela (Patrick) Dowell, Lafayette, Daughter 
5 Grandchildren (and 2 on the way): 
   Malachi Fitch, Grandson 
   Aiden Dowell, Grandson 
   Aodhan Frazee, Grandson 
   Icadora Frazee, Granddaughter 
   Nehemiah Dowell, Grandson 
Gary Barnett, Brother 
Charles Messmore, Brother 
David Messmore, Brother 
Mike Noel, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Norman and Junne Baxter Barnett, Parents 
Virginia Ann Tindall, Biological Mother 
Larry D. Messmore, Brother

Mr. Barnett was a 1968 graduate of Southwestern High School in Shelbyville and studied history education at Ball State University,Muncie. He worked for Leary Construction Co. in Greenfield, for many years painting water towers. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and talking about history. He was a model railroad enthusiast, an avid numismatist, and a baseball card collector. Most of all, he loved his family very much and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Final disposition will be private.

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

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

Irvin K. Yaggie

October 26, 1930 to June 5, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Irvin K. Yaggie, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 9:07 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello, surrounded by his family.

He was born on the family farm in Francesville on Oct. 26, 1930 to the late Joseph and Lena Tyler Yaggie. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Francesville American Legion. On Aug. 14, 1955, he married Lois E. Streitmatter. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by: 
Fred (Nancy Wood) Yaggie, Monticello, Son 
Rhonda (Nate) Gutwein, Francesville, Daughter 
Nadine Tucker, Lafayette, Daughter 
Leona (Dean) Speece, Francesville, Daughter 
Tianne (Scott) Ripberger, Granddaughter 
Blaine (Hilary) Yaggie, Grandson 
Alex (Erin) Yaggie, Grandson 
Krystle (Adam) Wiese, Granddaughter 
Olivia (Adam) Huber, Granddaughter 
Tyler (Haley) Speece, Grandson 
12 Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jim Tucker, Son-in-law 
Harry J. Yaggie, Brother 
Merle W. Yaggie, Brother 
Elsie M. Yaggie, Sister 
Viola M. Strus-Logan, Sister 
Annabelle L. Messer, Sister

Mr. Yaggie was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. He was a kind man and enjoyed visiting with people. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's 4-H shows.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 9, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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