Obituaries

Richard W. Stoll

December 14, 1945 to May 4, 2009

WINAMAC - Richard W. Stoll, 63, died at 8:40 p.m., Monday, May 4, at St. Clare Medical Center, Crawfordsville.

Born Dec. 14, 1945, in Logansport, he was the son of Emmett L. and Edna M. Button Stoll. He was married May 28, 1966, in Winamac, to Kathryn J. Allen, who survives.

Also surviving are children, Angela (Scott) Kirchner, Greenup, Ky., Rodney (Jennifer) Stoll, Peru, Jacqueline Stoll, Winamac, and Ronald W. Stoll, Misawa, Japan; eight grandchildren; his father, Emmett L. Stoll, Winamac; and sister, Mardell (Bill) Retschlag, Winamac.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Mr. Stoll retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1989 as a captain. He served as a budget officer. He was a member and past president of Winamac Rotary Club. He was a member of Winamac VFW Post 1728. He was a former assistant Boy Scout leader in Winamac. He was active in the Winamac community after his retirement. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He served on the parish council and had served as a lay eucharistic minister. He was a 1964 graduate of Francesville High School. He also was the 1964 Pulaski County 4-H King. He received his master of systems degree from the University of Southern California. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching birds and raising horses.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin Sandhage will officiate. Burial, with military graveside services, will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association of Indiana.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com.

Iva M. Pratt

January 8, 1928 to May 1, 2017

WINAMAC - Iva May Pratt, 89, of Winamac, passed away surrounded by her family at 9:25 a.m., Monday, May 1, at Hickory Creek, Winamac, after a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 8, 1928 in Kingman, Kan. to the late Keith and Daisy Rippey Leland. She was a 1946 graduate of West High in Plymouth. On Jan. 30, 1953, she married Melvin Pratt in Erding, Germany. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
John (Nancy) Pratt, Son 
Michael (Lisa) Pratt, Son 
Lisa (Dennis) Day, Daughter 
Daniel (Annette) Pratt, Son 
Regina Waits, Daughter 
Mark (Judy) Pratt, Son 
Maria (Jim) Nicolas, Daughter 
Dominic Pratt, Son 
Matthew (Carla) Pratt, Son 
29 Grandchildren 
35 Great Grandchildren 
Robert (Karen) Leland, Brother 
Mary Meyer, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Waylon Cox, Great Grandson 
Jack Leland, Brother 
John Leland, Brother 
Keith Leland, Jr., Brother 
Donald Leland, Brother 
Norma Serrato, Sister 
Wanda Brown, Sister 
Anita Leland, Sister

Mrs. Pratt was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac and formerly a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, where she had been active in religious education.She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and nature walks. She was a devoted homemaker who had a knack for baking pies and canning. She was nurturing and loving to everyone, especially her family. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. 

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 4, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 4 p.m., and a scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home.  The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 5, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.  Burial will be at Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church, St. Anne's Catholic Church, or to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Edra L. Hauptli

March 8, 1916 to April 27, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Edra L. Hauptli, 101, of Francesville, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, April 27, at Parkview Haven, Francesville. 

She was born March 8, 1916 in Winamac, to the late James and Rose Babcock Sparks. On Aug. 24, 1940, she married Willis W. Hauptli in Winamac. He passed away April 12, 1996.

Survivors include: 
Carolyn Sue (Jim) Leslie, Scottsdale, AZ Daughter 
Several Nieces & Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Jack S. Sparks, Brother 
Henry W. "Hank" Sparks, Brother 

Mrs. Hauptli was a long time member of the Francesville First Christian Church where she was very involved in many activities.  She worked with her husband at Hauptli's Garage in Francesville for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 1, at First Christian Church, Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Francesville First Christian Church or at Parkview Haven. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. 

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

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

Norma J. Eichelberger

January 2, 1933 to April 27, 2017

WINAMAC - Norma Jean Eichelberger, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 8:03 a.m., Thursday, April 27, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 2, 1933 in Gary, to the late Sam and Elizabeth "Betty" Sauer Davis.

She is survived by: 
Charles (Darlene) Eichelberger, Hobart, Son 
James (Fay) Eichelberger, Oostburg, WI, Son 
Lori (Milton) Perry, Newark, OH, Daughter 
Erin (Rick) Quinn, Wheatfield, IN, Daughter 
Susan (Bill) Luethke, Valparaiso, whom Norma considered as a daughter. 
13 Grandchildren 
20 Great-Grandchildren 
5 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
2 infant twin daughters Beth and Julie

Mrs. Eichelberger had worked as a text book manager at Valparaiso University for many years. Sheenjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and other loved ones. She also enjoyed camping at Broken Arrow Campground and other sites. She moved to Winamac in 2003. She enjoyed and appreciated her many neighbors for their friendship and assistance.

To honor her request, cremation will take place. No services will be scheduled.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Alice M. Piepenburg

January 5, 1927 - April 15, 2017

CULVER - Alice M. Hammerberg Piepenburg, 90, of Monterey, passed away Saturday, April 15, in Winamac.

Born in Chicago in 1927, she was a graduate of Von Steuben High School, on the northwest side of Chicago. She and her husband Martin married in 1946 and raised their family of three sons and a daughter in suburban Palatine, Ill., then retired to Monterey over 20 years ago, where they were members of the Monterey United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sons Karl, of Oakford, Ill.; Kurt (Sarah), of Boerne, Texas; and Kris, of Palatine, Ill.; granddaughters Holly and Lorna Piepenburg, of Oakford, Ill.; Jillian Piepenburg, of Boerne, Texas; Jayne Piepenburg, of Boston; Cale (Brian) Patton, of Chicago; grandson David Shell, of Palatine, Ill.; great-grandson Beowulf Patton, of Chicago; and great-granddaughters Hannah and Marlee Shell, of Palatine.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin O. Piepenburg; her daughter, Karen E. Piepenburg; her parents, LeRoy and Mary Hammerberg; and her brothers, Robert K. Hammerberg and Norman E. Hammerberg.

Mrs. Piepenburg is remembered for her personal strength, her compassion, her good nature, her dedication to her friends and family, and her passion for music.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 21, at the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.  

Evelyn J. Werner

April 27, 1929 to April 25, 2017

WINAMAC - Evelyn Jane Werner 87, of Winamac, passed away at 5:22 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born April 27, 1929 in Logansport, to the late Ernest and Carrie Martin Strauch of Walton. On May 29, 1949, she married Richard Eugene Werner at the St. James Lutheran Church, Logansport. He survives.

She is survived by: 
Carol (Leonard) Short, Winamac, Daughter 
Steven (Nancy) Werner, Lafayette, Son 
Stanley Werner, Waynesboro, VA, Son 
Cheryl Stout, Kewanna, Daughter 
Christine (Rod) Ringen, Francesville, Daughter 
Norman Strauch, Logansport, Brother 
Paul (Eleanor) Strauch, Kokomo, Brother 
13 Grandchildren: Michelle (Tim) Bowyer, Lenny Short, Jacob Short, Natalie Shidler, Joe (Gena) Werner, Andrew Werner, Kirsten Whan, Brent (Carrie) Whan, Ashley (Casey) Bradburn, Austin Risner, Jordan (Lisa) Burton, Nicole Burton, and Abbriel Ringen.
28 great grandchildren 
Several Nieces and nephews

She was preceded by: 
Clarence and Margaret Werner, Mother- and Father-in-law 
Arma Jean Strauch, Sister-in-law 
Madolynne Werner, Sister-in-law 
Robert Werner, Brother-in-law 
Jeff Shidler, Grandson-in-law 
Susie Strauch Cable, Niece

Mrs. Werner graduated from Washington Township High School in 1947. She lived with her parents on their family farm until she married. She worked at Richardson's Cleaners and at the Pharos Tribune in Logansport following her graduation. She met her husband, Richard, at the Rural Youth Club in Logansport. Together they shared nearly 68 years. After her marriage she worked at the Pulaski County courthouse until they had children. The Werners purchased the Tony Moose farm in 1957. There they raised five children, worked and farmed. Mrs. Werner went to work at Singer/Eaton Controls in Winamac where she was employed for 21 years until her retirement. 

Mrs. Werner was a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac and belonged to the Ladies Guild of the church. She enjoyed helping with special church activities and Vacation Bible School. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking for their many holiday family dinners. She cherished time spent playing with and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping and observing wildlife with her family on frequent family camping trips. The Werners spent their retirement winter months in the Ft. Myers/Bonita Springs, Florida area for over 15 years with their snowbird friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday April 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m.,Saturday, April 29, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

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