Obituaries
Tyler J. Fox
February 15, 1988 to December 23, 2017
WINAMAC - SSgt. Tyler James Fox, 29, of Merrillville (formerly of Winamac) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 23.
He was born Feb. 15, 1988 in Winamac to Timothy James and Patricia L. Yuill Fox. He was a 2007 graduate of Winamac Community High School where he was active in wrestling and soccer. On June 20, 2009, he married his high school sweetheart, Kayla Jean Parish in North Judson. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Two sons at home: Wyatt Jameson and Hudson Grey Fox
Timothy James and Patricia L. Yuill Fox, Winamac, Parents
Jennifer (Jesse) Evans, Ft. Wayne, Sister
Taryn (Jason) Lewis, Delphi, Sister
Evan (Gina) Fox, Crown Point, Brother
Niece and Nephews: Zee, Natasha, Xander and Anton
Clement and Beverly Yuill, Batavia, IL, Maternal Grandparents
Willie and Nonie Parish, Winamac, Father- and Mother-in-law
Morgan Parish, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Christopher Parish, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Jared Parish, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Donald James and Beverly Jean Fox, Paternal Grandparents
SSgt. Fox enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2007, graduating from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego and was a distinguished veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was first stationed on board Kings Bay Submarine Base, Georgia and while there graduated from marksman school. In 2010, he was stationed with the 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) on board Camp Pendleton, California. He was first deployed with the 1/5 Sniper Battalion to Helmand Province, Afghanistan where he served seven months and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving the lives of many of his comrades. In 2012, he graduated from Scout Sniper Course on board Camp Pendleton and later was deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the Pacific Ocean. He returned home (to California) in May of 2013, and he and his wife welcomed their first son. In 2014, he was deployed to Marine Rotational Force, Darwin, Australia where he served as Chief Scout of the Scout Sniper Platoon. In 2015, he graduated from Marine Corps Recruiting Command Recruiters School and began working as a Marine Recruiter in Valparaiso. This duty allowed him to be home with his wife and young son. The following year, the couple welcomed their second son. SSgf. Fox was most recently serving as a Marine Corp Recruiter in LaPorte - inspiring young men and women to serve the country.
Despite his numerous achievements in the Marine Corps, SSgt. Fox was a humble man who through his natural leadership influenced many young people from Winamac to follow in his footsteps in joining the military. He was an amazing young man, with an infectious laugh and was always the life of the party. He was an avid runner and enjoyed participating in marathons. He also enjoyed home brewing beer with his dad and brother-in-law and aspired to one day open his own brewery. His greatest joy in life was his two sons and his family. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, and nephew. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and comrades.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Church of the Heartland, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, at the church. Burial with full military honors will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund established at Alliance Bank for his sons Wyatt and Hudson, or Winamac VFW Post #1728.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Patricia S. Cardwell
October 31, 1937 to December 19, 2017
WINAMAC - Patricia Sue Cardwell, 80, of Winamac, passed away at 5:35 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Oct. 31, 1937 in Webb City, MO to the late Charles and Doris Webster Mayfield Sr. On Oct. 8, 1955, she married Elmer Clyde Cardwell in Crown Point. He passed away March 11, 2004.
She is survived by:
Brian (Janet) Cardwell, Kouts, Son
Bret Cardwell, Winamac, Son
8 Grandchildren
7 Great grandchildren
Charles (Maurine) Mayfield Jr., Ohio, brother
Preceded in death by:
Michael David Cardwell, Son
Joann Matheny, Sister
Joyce Mayfield, Sister
Mrs. Cardwell was a retired baker. She was employed at Wise Way Foods in Griffith, for over seven years. She was a graduate of Gary Edison High School in Gary. She was a "Pink Lady" volunteer at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. She loved playing Bunco with her friends. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Dec. 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Mary P. Rupert Fletcher
October 22, 1960 to December 19, 2017
WINAMAC - Mary Pauline Rupert Fletcher, 57, of Winamac, passed away at 11:27 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 22, 1960 in Fort Wayne to the late Admiral D. and Violet E. Rupert.
She is survived by:
Mary Ann (Neil) Decker, Goshen Winamac, Son
Goble Fletcher, Peru, Son
9 Grandchildren
Betty Rupert, Rensselaer, Mom
Preceded in death by:
Woodrow Leroy "Blue" Fletcher, Son
Leyton Leroy Fletcher, Grandson
Mrs. Fletcher loved playing Bingo and playing with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service, Friday, Dec. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will followat 11 a.m., (Friday), with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.
Memorial donations may be made to Frain Mortuary to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
George E. Richardson
June 4, 1927 to December 7, 2017
CULVER - George E. Richardson, 90, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, in Culver.
He was born June 4, 1927 in Alexandria, IN, one of five children born to Perry and Mary (Manning) Richardson. He married Barbara Carter in the early 1950s, and together they had four sons. After their divorce, he later married Katherine Small on April 23, 1965 in Anderson. Together they raised six children.
He is survived by his sons: Robert (Tami) Richardson of Fulton, and Tim (Roberta) Richardson of Monterey; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Katherine; sons Larry and Steve Richardson; daughters Tina and Shelia Summers; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.
Being very patriotic, Mr. Richardson joined the U.S. Navy. After three months he was discharged after it was discovered that he was under age. Later, in 1950, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea. After his discharge, he took a job
for Lynch Corporation. He spent 36 years as an electrician there. He enjoyed going to auctions, sports, hunting, and fishing. He was also a big Colts fan.
A time to gather with the family will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Odom Funeral Home, Culver. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Memorials may be given in Mr. Richardson’s memory to the Finney-Shilling VFW Post 6919 in Culver or the Collins-Tasch American Legion Post 399 in Monterey.
Donald L. Davis Jr.
November 24, 1945 to December 6, 2017
NORTH JUDSON - Donald LeRoy Davis Jr., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born Nov.24, 1945.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eleanor; his son Donald LeRoy Davis III of Monterey; his daughter Marsha Davis of Winamac; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters Dorothy (Sonny) Lawson of LaPorte and Angie Myhand of Michigan City; and sisters-in-law Anita Davis and Judy Habaj, both of LaPorte.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Donald LeRoy Sr. and Harriet Davis, and brothers, Raymond Davis Sr., Joseph Habaj Sr., and Robert Davis.
Mr. Davis was a man who loved to be outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing. He served 35 years in the U.S military, five years in the Marine Corp and 30 years in the Army Reserves. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He met his wife while working at Winchester in Kingsbury at the ammunition plant where he was a maintenance man. He retired From Plymouth Tube in Winamac where he was also a maintenance man. He was loved by so many. He will truly be missed. He had attended the Knox Freewill Baptist church for the last few years to worship the lord.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Friday, Dec. 8, at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday, Dec. 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery, Winamac.
Roberta M. Rambo-Dehnart
March 6, 1946 to December 9, 2017
CHESTERTON - Roberta May Rambo-Dehnart, 71 of Winamac, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec.9, at her home.
She was born March 6, 1946 in Gary, to Raymond and Goldie Rambo, both of whom preceded her in death. On Sept. 21, 1996, she married Jeffery Dehnart, who survives in Winamac.
She is also survived by her 10 children: Bobbi Williamson of Carrollton, TX, Davon Doty of Winamac, Rebecca Despot of Winamac, Louis (Guy) Rugg of Winamac, Richard Rugg of Michigan City, Timothy Dehnart of Michigan City, Justin Dehnart of Medaryville, Paul Dehnart of Chesterton, and Mark Dehnart of Chesterton; her 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She is also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Williamson.
Mrs. Rambo-Dehnart worked as a cook at the Pulaski County Jail for many years. She loved spending time with her family, flowers, and hummingbirds.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at Winamac First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Dave Marty and Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. There will be a visitation prior to the funeral service from 9 until 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winamac. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S. 2nd St., Chesterton.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski County Food Pantry, 115 N. Pearl St., Winamac.
Memories may be shared at: www.whitelovefuneralhome.com.
Paul R. Schultz
May 14, 1929 to December 7, 2017
MEDARYVILLE - Paul Richard Schultz, 88, of Medaryville, passed away at 10:08 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born May 14, 1929 in North Judson to the late Alfred Paul and Meta A. Turner Schultz. On Oct. 20, 1948 he married Kathryn Joan Wagner in Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Diana (Bernard) Whitaker, Winamac, Daughter
Denise Conley, Winamac, Daughter
Steve (Donna Jackson) Schultz, Winamac, Son
Darlene Schultz, Winamac, Daughter
5 Grandchildren: Brad, Nichole, Dina, Halie, and Lindsey
17 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Lewis Conley, Son-in-law
7 Siblings: Elsie, William, Edward, Dorothy, Dolores, Hurbert, and Bob
Mr. Schultz was a longtime resident of Medaryville where he was the owner of Schultz Garage. He had been active with the Lion's Club and Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department. He served as Pulaski County Sheriff from 1978-81 and was a lifetime member of the Indiana Sheriff's Association. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman and enjoyed spending time on the family farm. He also enjoyed gardening. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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