Obituaries

Lorna A. DePoy

October 29, 1944 to October 20, 2017

WINAMAC - Lorna Ann Fitz DePoy, 72, of Winamac, passed away at 8:56 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 29, 1944 to the late Wayne Wood and Mary Catherine Neusbaum Fitz. On March 29, 1964, she married Darl Elmer DePoy at the Tippecanoe Christian Church, Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Dewight (Lisa) DePoy, Francesville, Son 
Bryan (Valerie) DePoy, Monticello, Son 
Scott (Stephanie) DePoy, Winamac, Son 
Christine DePoy, Winamac, Daughter 
Grandchildren Carl DePoy, Andrea (Phil) German, Nicole (Christopher) Fowler, Nathan DePoy, Kelsey DePoy, Lindsey DePoy, Samantha DePoy, Sawyer DePoy, and Seaver DePoy. 
Minnie Rater Ledford, Winamac, Sister 
William (Kay) Rater, Monon, Brother 
Mary Catherine Fitz Becker, Winamac, Sister 
Alberta Fitz (Albert) Smith, Francesville, Sister 
Wayne (Judy) Fitz, Winamac, Brother

Mrs. DePoy graduated from Francesville High School in 1962. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Manchester College in 1965 and master's degree from Purdue University in 1972. She had worked as a teacher and a librarian. She taught second grade at West Central schools and Head Start in Winamac. She was employed as a librarian at Francesville, Winamac and Medaryville. She was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church and the Pulaski County Extension Homemakers Club. She enjoyed gardening, music, reading and photographing historic barns. She enjoyed art and collecting.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Tippecanoe Christian Church (5292 West 750 South, Winamac); and one hour prior to services Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the church with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Tippecanoe Christian Church Ladies Guild.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Bradley A. Breyfogle

June 16, 1976 to October 21, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Bradley Allan Breyfogle, 41, of Winamac, passed away at 8:28 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. 

He was born June 16, 1976 in Valparaiso, to Allan and Sharon Johnson Breyfogle. He married Kimberly Gannon on Nov. 8, 2003 in Valparaiso. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Gavin Breyfogle, De Pere, WI, Son 
Katlyn Breyfogle, Kouts, Daughter 
Scott Pollard, Springfield, OR, Stepson 
Austin Pollard, Georgetown, TX, Stepson 
Colin Pollard, Eugene, OR, Stepson 
Allan and Sharon Johnson Breyfogle, Winamac, Parents 
Tracy Rose (Jonathan) Jones, Greenwood, Sister 
Harper Rose Jones, Niece 
Mary Johnson, Hobart, Maternal, Grandmother 
Anne Breyfogle, Hobart, Paternal Grandmother 
Many aunts, uncles and cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Houston Johnson, Maternal grandfather 
Dwayne Breyfogle, Paternal grandfather 
Nancy Schulz, Beloved aunt

Mr. Breyfogle graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1994. He attended Ball State University. He enjoyed playing football for the Winamac Warriors. He worked for the Plymouth Tube Co. in Winamac and Task Force Tips in Valparaiso. He enjoyed sports, reading and cooking. He enjoyed being outdoors and watching UFC fights. He was a talented writer. He was an avid Cubs fan and Winamac Warrior fan. His favorite pastime was being with his children. He had a sense of empathy unlike most others. He was a constant example of one with a servant's heart by always helping those in need, giving to the homeless. He befriended those who others would not take notice of. He was always a listening ear to lonely strangers and even volunteered at a food pantry just weeks before his passing. He will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, and one hour prior to services Saturday, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Tanner Griffin officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry or Church of the Nazarene FUEL Program which feeds children in need.

Arrangement have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.

Donald D. Tiede

April 16, 1941 to October 19, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Donald D. "Skip" Tiede, 76, of Francesville, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Thursday, Oct.19, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born April 16, 1941 in Rensselaer, to the late Donald V. and Marian R. Ringen Tiede. He married Becky Goble on June 9, 1963 in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Bonnie (Dan) Koebcke, Francesville, Daughter 
Connie (Kevin) Wuethrich, Francesville, Daughter 
Carrie Tiede, Francesville, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Amber (Bart) Leman, Alyssa (Justin) Delph, Kara (Jason) Bohlinger, Kristy (Jason) Carlile, Kaitlyn (Jake) Podell, and Dakota Tiede. 
12 Great Grandchildren: Kyra, Ryder, Eli, Avery, Tenley, Taylor, Allie, Sophia, Simon, Taelyn, Parker and Lanie. 
Ruth Ann Bishop, Lafayette, Sister 
Linda K. Rusk, Francesville, Sister 
Janelle Tiede, Francesville, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Abby Lynne Tiede, Daughter 
Jerry Joe Tiede, Brother 
Billy D. Tiede, Brother 
Glenn A. Tiede, Brother 

Mr. Tiede was retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department and had formerly worked for FTC, Inc. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church as well as the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years where he had formerly served as fire chief. He was also a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and puttering around Francesville in his pickup. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. The true joy in his life was his family. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department or Francesville First Christian Church Youth Group.

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

Alice M. Mooi

April 29, 1930 to October 17, 2017

WINAMAC - Alice M. Mooi, 87, of Rochester (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 1:42 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Wynnfield Crossing Senior Living Community, Rochester.

She was born April 29, 1930 to the late Herbert and Lillian Brook Asmus. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Henry "Hank" Mooi in LaPorte. He passed away Sept. 9, 2017. 

Survivors include: 
Charles (Kay) Asmus, Brother 
Nancy Asmus, Sister-in-law 
3 Nieces and 3 Nephews 
Several Great Nieces and Great Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donald Asmus, Brother

Mrs. Mooi graduated from LaPorte High School, received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State University, and spent her life as an educator. She taught in both the LaPorte County Schools as well as the Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Altogether, she taught for 36 years. She was a member of the Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac where she was active with the children's choir and had served as an organist. She enjoyed traveling as well as music, especially playing the piano. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the church with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery,  Winamac.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

John W. O'Donnell Jr.

May 31, 1943 to October 16, 2017

WINAMAC - John William O'Donnell Jr., 74, of Fayetteville, Ark. (formerly of Winamac) died at 1:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at his home in Fayetteville.

He was born May 31, 1943, in Winamac, to the late John Sr. and Dorothy Hein O'Donnell. He was a 1961 graduate of Winamac High School. In 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Heater. She died Nov. 12, 2011.

Survivors include: 
Amanda O'Donnell (Curtis) Lords, Daughter 
Judy (Vic) Heater, Sister 
Jim O'Donnell, Brother 
Pat (Cheryl) O'Donnell, Brother 
Susan O'Donnell, Sister 
Patricia Keller O'Donnell, Step Mother 
Maureen Inman, Sister 
Ryan O'Donnell, Brother 
Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews

Mr. O'Donnell served in the U.S. Army, was in the band "The Group," was a hospital administrator, restaurateur, and was in sales. He and his wife moved to Fayetteville in 1983 with Winamac Steel. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Burial will follow services at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Cemetery.

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

Ronald J. DePoy

November 2, 1940 to October 13, 2017

KOKOMO - Ronald Jay DePoy, 76, passed away Friday, October 13, in Kokomo while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Nov. 2, 1940, in Winamac, to the late Harry Jay and Bernice Kay Paulsen DePoy. He married Linda Dieselberg on Dec. 16, 1994. She survives.

Also surviving are sons, Andrew Jay (Teresa) DePoy, David (Danea) Dieselberg, and Douglas (Pam) Dieselberg; daughters, Kenlyn (Jeff) Watson, Teri Froelicher, and Kym Dieselberg; and brothers, DeWayne (Betty) DePoy, and Dale (Melanie) DePoy. He also leaves 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

After high school, Mr. DePoy attended Purdue University. He worked at the Chrysler plant in Kokomo for 36 years before retiring as a supervisor in 2000. He was also part of the Kokomo Underwater Recovery Unit. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and was a Scottish Rite Mason. He also belonged to the Methodist Church in Winamac. In his spare time, he enjoyed reconditioning and restoring Model T Fords and collecting model trains. He was an avid Indy Car and NASCAR fan and attended many racing events. From 1964 to 1968, he was a Golden Gloves Boxing champion in Muncie.

A private family service was held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, Kokomo, followed by entombment at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.

Donations in Mr. DePoy's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.