Obituaries
Thomas P. Kabrich
October 16, 1945 to October 15, 2017
FRANKLIN - Thomas Paul Kabrich, 71, of Edinburgh, formerly of Greenville and Francesville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis.
He was born Oct. 16, 1945 in Shelbyville, to the late Carl and Mary (Ping) Kabrich. He married Sharry Carr on Jan. 21, 1967 at Jollity United Methodist Church in Shelby County. She survives.
Also surviving are sons Todd Kabrich (Jill) of Lafayette, Scott Kabrich (Kim) of Wolcottville, Troy Kabrich (Jody) of Clayton, N. C.: daughter Teri Kabrich of Silver Lake; grandchildren Katelyn Kabrich, Ryan Kabrich, Meagan Kabrich, Jackson Kabrich, Lauryn Kabrich, and Alison Kabrich; nieces Sue Urban (Mike) of Brazil, Ind., Sandy Kyle (Mike) of Edinburgh, Kim Ceccoli of Weschester, Ohio; nephew Tim Kabrich of Edinburgh; father-in-law Norman Carr of Franklin; and sister-in-law Barbara Johnson of Fishers.
He was preceded in death by a brother David Kabrich, and sister Linda Wilhite.
Mr. Kabrich was a 1963 graduate of Southwestern High School in Shelby County, and 1967 graduate with honors from Purdue University in agronomy and agriculture economics, and was a member of the Farm House Fraternity. He served as an agriculture lender from 1968 until his retirement in 2013 from Shelby County Bank/First Merchants, and he was a long life farmer. He previously had been a lender for the Federal Land Bank/ Farm Credit Services, Agri-Business Services, Bell Investments, Bank of Reynolds, American State Bank/Indiana Federal Bank/ Pinnacle Bank, and National City Bank/PNC. Prior to his career in banking he had worked for the Hamilton County Extension Services. He attended Jollity United Methodist Church in Shelby County and previously First Christian Church in Francesville, and Edwardsville United Methodist Church in Edwardsville. He grew up attending St. George Lutheran Church in Shelby County. He was a member of Shelbyville Lions Club, served on the Pulaski County Jail Board and previously on the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Board. He enjoyed coaching football and baseball.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 18, at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street), Franklin. The Reverends James Ketchen and James Hoppus will conduct a service at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.
Memorial donations may be made to Jollity United Methodist Church, 8990 West 600 South, Edinburgh, IN 46124; First Christian Church of Francesville, 192 East Lyman Avenue, Francesville, IN 47946; Cardinal Services, attention Silver Lake Home 10381 South State Road 15 Silver Lake, IN 46982; or the Purdue Farm House Foundation, 4280 West 700 North, Delphi, IN. 46923, attention Kevin Bender treasurer.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.
Glen A. Ward
April 24, 1940 to October 8, 2017
ROYAL CENTER - Glen A. Ward, 77, of Thornhope passed away peacefully at 1:58 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 24, 1940 in Dorothy, W. Va., he was the son of the late Henry and Mamie (White) Ward. He was a U.S. Army veteran. On Oct. 24, 1999 he married Marlene Frye. She survives.
Also surviving are brothers, Dean Ward of Crown Point and Marvin Ward (Linda) of Tennessee; sisters, Babe Kopaczewski of Crown Point and Carol Wolf (Tom) of California; and the son he never had, Randy St. Denis of Thornhope. He is also survived by his beloved pets, Gracie the cat, Haley the chicken and Jade the dog.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Enal Cantly, Opal Fraze and Bernease Stonebraker.
Mr. Ward retired in 2004 from Winamac Coil Spring, Kewanna. He was a member of the Logansport Church of the Nazarene, American Legion and the V.F.W. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting.
A celebration of Mr. Ward's life and military rites will be conducted at 7p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with visitation from 5 p.m. until the time of the service.
Judith A. Cosgray
October 25, 1934 to September 6, 2017
ROYAL CENTER - Judith A. “Judy” Cosgray, 82, of Buffalo passed away peacefully at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Oct. 25, 1934 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Lanz) Tieman. She was a Pulaski High School graduate Class of 1952. On Jan. 14, 1956, she married Leroy C. Cosgray. He preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 2013.
Survivors include her children, Steven L. Cosgray and wife Joy of Buffalo, Mitchell L. Cosgray and wife DeeAnn of Monticello and Sheryl A. Jones and husband Troy of San Tan, Ariz.; sister, Betty Ploss and husband Oscar of Headlee; grandchildren, Megan Haupert (Chad), Seth Cosgray, Kelsey Stetler (Corey), Allyson Cheever (John), Quentin Jones, Kaitlyn Bunch (Levi), Brant Jones (fiancé, Courtney Cazarez) and Hannah Cosgray and great grandchildren, Kinley and Olivia Bunch, Hadley and Brooklyn Stetler and Grayson Haupert.
She was preceded in death by sister, Barbara Crist.
Mrs. Cosgray owned and operated Judy’s Beauty Shop in Buffalo for over 58 years. She was a member of Buffalo Christian Church where she also taught Sunday School through the years. She was also a past member of the Tri Kappa Zeta RHO Chapter in Monon and the White County Historical Society. She was the former chairman of the Buffalo Centennial Celebration and a founding member of the North White Athletic Boosters. She enjoyed gardening, refinishing furniture, camping and, most of all, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, at Buffalo Christian Church. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Monday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11, at the church with Evangelist Tom Haynie officiating. Burial will be at Hughes Cemetery, Monticello.
Memorial donations may be made to Buffalo Christian Church and/or the Liberty Township Park in Buffalo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes Royal Center Chapel.
Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Cosgray family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Pauline E. Fites
October 6, 1930 to October 10, 2017
WINAMAC - Pauline Elizabeth Fites, 87 passed away at 7 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, at her home in Winamac.
She was born Oct. 6, 1930 in Pulaski, to the late Peter and Matilda Moise Becker. She married Jack Fites on Jan. 3, 1953 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Winamac. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Diane (Bill) Moyer, Daughter
Jeff (Robin) Fites, Son
5 Grandchildren: Andrea (Troy) Tennyson, Scott (Megan) Fites, Erica (Chris) Saggau
Kateri (Ben) Gilliand, and Mary Beth (Nathan) Deinlein.
5 Great-Grandchildren: Emma Tennyson, Aubrey Tennyson, Addilyn Tennyson, Peter Fites and Paul Fites.
She was preceded in death by:
Sisters: Helen Johnson, Alberta Wank, Mary Lou Dornsife and Joan Beehler.
Brothers: Gene Becker, Clem Becker, Carl Becker, Tom Becker, Richard Becker, Jack Becker and Infant Ralphie Becker.
Mrs. Fites was active in several community organizations including, St. Peter Parish, Christian Mothers, Daughters of Isabella, Ladies of Charity, Extension Home Economics Club, Krazy Quilt Club and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was also an adult leader of the Lucky Four Leaf 4-H Club for 43 years. She worked for Singer Controls Division (later Eaton Co) for more than two decades. She help organize the union at the factory and was the financial secretary for UAW Local 1609 for 17 years. She was a beloved and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. She especially enjoyed making quilts. She also raised chickens and geese. She loved all animals except snakes.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., at the funeral home. The wake service will be followed by services by the Christian Mothers and the Ladies of Charity. Those services will be followed by a rosary service.
A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Winamac, with the Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Anthony J. Woodworth
May 7, 1979 to October 1, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Anthony Joseph Woodworth, 38, of Angola, lost his battle with cancer at 9:26 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1.
He was born May 7, 1979, in Angola to Stephen and Kathleen Myers Woodworth.
He is survived by:
Kathleen Myers Woodworth, Mother
Stephen E. Woodworth, Father
James (Heidi) Woodworth, Brother
Drew Woodworth, Nephew
Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Relatives
Moose, Beloved Dog
Preceded in death by:
Virgil "Bud" and Rachel Myers, Maternal Grandparents
Stephen L. and Maxine Woodworth, Paternal Grandparents
Mr. Woodworth graduated from Angola High School in 1997 where he enjoyed being a part of the Jazz Band and Angola High School Marching Hornets Band (having marched at the RCA Dome in many state band contests). He had the privilege to participate as a representative of the American Legion Hoosier Boys State. After high school, he attended Ball State University where he majored in music education and was active in the marching band, jazz band, University Singers and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. He was a member of the Pleasant View Church of Christ in Angola. During his youth, he enjoyed spending time with his cousins, especially attending VBS in Francesville. He worked in various food service/restaurant businesses for 15 years. He also enjoyed being a substitute DJ at the local radio station. He was an outgoing and talented young man who loved music, art, sports, cooking and especially spending time with his chocolate lab "Moose" of 14 years. His laughter and smile were infectious; he truly was a friend to all and will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Entombment will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
The family will host a celebration of life service from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Glendarin Hills Golf Club, Angola.
Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville First Christian Church VBS or Angola High School Marching Band. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service at the funeral home, and at the celebration of life service in Angola. Memorial donations may also be mailed to Frain Mortuary c/o Anthony Woodworth Family, PO Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Florence M. Bucher
June 14, 1922 to October 2, 2017
FRANCESVILLE - Florence M. "Flo" Bucher, 95, of Monticello, (formerly of Francesville) passed away at 5:35 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2, surrounded by her family at home.
She was born on June 14, 1922 in Francesville to the late Conrad and Lena Gudeman Gutwein. On July 4, 1943, she married Leslie A. "Les" Bucher in Francesville. He passed away on April 13, 2014.
Survivors include:
William (Maureen) Bucher, Monticello, Son
Laurel (Bing) Hare, Wichita, KS, Daughter
Michael (Della) Bucher, West Lafayette, Son
Roxann (Tom) Burghardt, Monticello, Daughter
Grandchildren: Bridgit (Brady) Bucher-Smith, Leslie (Claudio) Corenchuc, Troy (Nicole) Hare, Dawn (Frank) Oliver, Jeremy (Jacqueline) Bucher, Chad (Maggie) Franscoviak, Jason (Michel) Burghardt, Stacy (Richard) Pollard, and Travis (Rebekah) Burghardt.
20 Great Grandchildren
Raymond Gutwein, Peoria, IL, Brother
Irma Germann, San Pierre, Sister
Carolyn (Cal) Kaufman, Cissna Park, IL, Sister
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
1 Infant Granddaughter
Helen Hild, Sister
Ruth Heinold, Sister
Clarence Gutwein, Brother
Lewis Gutwein, Brother
Richard Gutwein, Brother
Melvin Gutwein, Brother
Mrs. Bucher and her husband began their family in La Crosse, later moving to Francesville where they were members of the Apostolic Christian Church. She enjoyed being a farmer's wife. They moved to Rensselaer in 1986. She faithfully served as a pastor's wife at Milroy Community Bible Church for many years. In 2001, the couple moved to Monticello, where they attended Zion Bethel Church. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed by all.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to ViaQuest Hospice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Patricia L Goble
April 13, 1938 to September 30, 2017
WINAMAC - Patricia L "Pat" Goble, 79, of Pulaski, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born on April 13, 1938 in Pulaski to the late George F. and Clara L. Mikoda Crist. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1955. On April 12, 1958, she married Tom Goble at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Richard "Rick" Goble, Pulaski, Son
Randall "Randy" (Billie) Goble, Pulaski, Son
Rochelle "Shelly" Goble, Pulaski, Daughter
9 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Roberta Goble, Daughter
Robert "Bob" Goble, Son
Ronald "Ronnie" Goble, Son
Roger Goble, Son
Gloria Hoffman, Sister
Cleo Hoffman, Sister
Mrs. Goble was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the parish council and the Christian Mothers. She was a retired school bus driver and cook at Eastern Pulaski Schools. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and canning. She also enjoyed cooking and sewing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., followed by a Christian Mothers service at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Mothers or Alzheimer's Association or Guardian Angel Hospice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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