Obituaries

Raymond W. Cooper

March 29, 1935 to April 11, 2018

LOWELL - Raymond W. Cooper, 83, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, April 11.

He was born March 29, 1935.

He is survived by his children, Gloria (Larry) Jillson, Diane Yawn, Wesley Cooper, Carol Swisher, Judith (Stephen) Miller, Betty McElroy; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Albert Cooper; close friend, Joanne Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, and many siblings.

Mr. Cooper retired from Thrall Car in Chicago Heights and was an avid outdoorsman.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. (CT), Sunday, April 15, at Sheets Funeral Home, Lowell. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 16, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice.

Todd Fischer

September 14, 1967 to April 24, 2018

MEDARYVILLE - Todd A. Fischer, 50, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 24, at his home.

He was born Sept. 14, 1967 in Chicago, to Donald and Bozica "Liz" Djekich Fischer. He was a 1986 graduate of West Central High School.

He is survived by: 
Alex H. Fischer, Medaryville, Son 
Ryan M. Fischer, Medaryville, Son 
Bozica "Liz" and Harry Lindstrom, Medaryville, Mother & Dad 
Frank R. (Pamela) Fischer, Brother 
Carol Ann (Richard) Kellem, Sister 
Diana (Bruce) Rebechini, Sister 
Cynthia Calhoun, Sister 
Dale (Donna) Lindstrom, Brother 
Joseph Lindstrom, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Zarko (Jelena) Djekich, Uncle

Preceded in death by: 
Donald Fischer, Father

Mr. Fischer worked at Braun Corporation in Winamac for nearly 30 years. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed golfing. He was a talented woodworker and photographer. He was a devoted and loving father to Alex and Ryan. He will be deeply missed and always loved.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 28, at the funeral home with Pastor Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at San Pierre Cemetery, San Pierre.

Memorial donations may be made to Todd's youngest son Ryan.

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

Adam T. Deitrich

July 22, 1989 to April 21, 2018

WINAMAC - Adam Tyler Deitrich, 28, of Star City, passed away at 10:37 a.m., Saturday, April 21, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 22, 1989 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, to David Clark Myers and Melissa Jane Deitrich. He graduated from Winamac High School in 2008.

He is survived by:
Melissa and Art Newman, Winamac, Parents
Brianna (Bradley Dragoon) Deitrich, New York City, Sister and Brother-in-law
Peyton Newman, Winamac, Sister
Jason Newman, Culver, Step Brother
Matt (Catie) Newman, Monterey, Step Brother
Sandra (Joe) Hulsizer, Logansport, Maternal Grandmother
Aunts and Uncles: Mike (Karen) Deitrich, Ronda Deitrich, Lisa Penny, Robert Deitrich, John (Jeanne) Newman, Herb (Janet) Newman, Barb (Warren) Penrod, Geri Newman, Mary Newman, Marilyn Newman, Karla Allen and Roanna Hepburn.
Adam is also survived by numerous cousins and close friends.

He was preceded in death by: 
David Clark Myers, Father 
Ronald Deitrich, Maternal Grandfather 
Herb and Norma Newman, Paternal Step Grandparents 
Daryl Deitrich, Uncle 
Ed Newman, Uncle

Mr. Deitrich was employed at Co-Alliance LLP in Reynolds where he was growing his passion for agricultural sales through Ag Retail. He was a member of the Star City Lions Club and Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was an avid Indiana University basketball and Chicago Cubs fan. While in high school, he was active in football and golf, and attended the First United Methodist Church of Winamac. He was a 10-year 4-H member in Pulaski County and especially enjoyed helping his sister, Peyton, with her swine projects. He graduated from Purdue University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics. While at Purdue, he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Chapter. Adam will always be remembered for his contagious smile, bright blue eyes, orneriness, and his ability to make others laugh. He was known to be the friend who would drop everything to help someone in need. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at the First United Methodist Church of Winamac; and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. An Eagle's memorial service will be at 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 25 at the church with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Logansport.

Memorial donations may be made to the family for a scholarship that will be established in Adam's memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com

Richard A. Good

October 24, 1954 to April 16, 2018

WINAMAC - Richard Allen "Dick" Good, 63, of Culver, passed away Monday, April 16, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

He was born Oct. 24, 1954 in Buffalo, NY to William and Wanda Hoss Good. He was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School in Marion. On May 20, 1978, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Lynn Carter. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Scott (wife: Ashley) Good, Winamac, Son 
Rick Good, Elkhart, Son 
Emily Good, Elkhart, Granddaughter 
Phineas Good, Winamac, Grandson 
Brian Stambaugh, Ft. Wayne, Extended Family 
William and Wanda Hoss Good, Marion, Parents 
John Hoss, Marion, Uncle 
Jeanie (husband: Danny) Warren, Marion, Sister 
Debbie (boyfriend: Dale) Good, Marion, Sister 
Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Ernie and Edna Hoss, Maternal Grandparents 
Sam and Viola Good, Paternal Grandparents

Mr. Good was a retired train engineer with Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a member of the local BLE. Known fondly as "Thumper" to many, he was a talented drummer and his trademark song was "Wipe Out". He was a rancher and enjoyed his ponies, Brownie and Blue. Most of all, he was a good friend to many and a true family man. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 
 

Raymond L. Podell

January 18, 1945 to April 3, 2018

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Raymond L. Podell, 73, of Grand Forks, passed away Tuesday, April 3, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

He was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Winamac, the son of the late Lowell and Helen Timm Podell.  He graduated from Winamac High School in 1963. He married Deanna Cunningham on June 6, 1964 in Denham. She survives.

Also surviving are son, Robert (Kathy) Podell of Grand Forks; grandchildren, Jade (Morgan Barry) Podell and Myranda Podell of Grand Forks; brother, Rick (Jeanie) Podell of Plymouth; furry friends, Wigs & Wags and several nieces and nephews, Ryan (Kate) Podell, Zionsville, JT (Julie) Podell, Palm Beach, FL, Kimberly (Tom) Tokoly,  North Liberty.

Mr. Podell and his wife first lived in Terre Haute where he received a bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana State University. They later moved to Raleigh, NC where he received an education doctorate degree from North Carolina State Unitersity. They moved to Grand Forks in 1973, and he taught at the University of North Dakota IT Department. He worked most recently for David Burkland farms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family at their lake home in Bissitt, MB.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m., at the funeral home. 

Anne J. Wenger

March 8, 1939 to March 20, 2018

MONOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Anne J. Wenger, 79, of Wisconsin, former resident of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, March 20, at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.

She was born March 8, 1939. She was married for 57 years to Stanley Wenger. He survives.

Also surviving are children Christine, Jennifer, Betsy, Matthew, Mindy and Nathan, and several grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday March 26, at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, Monomonee Falls. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.