Obituaries

Claudine Childers

April 4, 1937 to April 19, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Claudine Childers, 80, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville), passed away at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, at Franciscan Health, Lafayette.

She was born April 4, 1937 in Elmrock, Ky. to the late Coet and Hattie Messer Dobson. On Aug. 6, 1955, She married Thomas J. "TJ" Childers in Ohio. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1994.

She is survived by: 
Sheila (Jim) Buczek, Medaryville, Daughter 
Erica (Jeff) Mandsager, Fishers, Granddaughter 
Derek Buczek, Medaryville, Grandson 
Hayden Mandsager, Great Granddaughter 
Brooks Mandsager, Great Grandson 
William "Bill" (Diane) Dobson, Bradenton, FL, Brother 
Gladys (Larry) Stonebraker, Brookston, Sister 
Alice Dobson, Rensselaer, Sister-in-law 
Cecil Williams, Rensselaer, Brother-in-law 
Delores Jean Dobson, Winamac, Sister-in-law 
Adna Dobson, Monticello, Sister-in-law 
Robert "Bob" Stortz, Wolcott, Friend

Preceded in death: 
John C. Dobson, Brother 
Erma J. Williams, Sister 
James G. "Jim" Dobson, Brother 
Imogene Bell, Sister 
Hobart Dobson, Brother

Mrs. Childers was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She had a strong work ethic and enjoyed caring for others. She had worked as a hairdresser for over 45 years and was the owner of the Hair Hut in Francesville where she faithfully served her customers. In her early years, she had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory. She enjoyed hosting gatherings, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 24, at the funeral home with Thurman Ritchie officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the West Central Educational Foundation to establish a Cosmetology School Scholarship in memory of Claudine Childers.

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

Hope A. Siebenhaar

November 17, 2016 to April 11, 2017

KEWANNA - Hope Ann Siebenhaar, 4 months, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 3:07 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born Nov. 17, 2016 at Winamac, she was the daughter of Matthew S. and Megan Allman Siebenhaar.

Survivors include her parents of Winamac, maternal grandmother, Erica Allman of Winamac, maternal step grandfather, Billy Day of Winamac, maternal great grandparents, Eric and Joyce Allman of Peru, paternal grandmother, Michelle Siebenhaar of Knox, paternal grandfather, Stuart Siebenhaar of Winamac, and paternal great grandmother, Martha Bradley of Knox.  She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by maternal great grandmother, Mary Ann Allman, paternal great grandmother, Luella Ann Shideler, paternal great grandfather, Frank Kenneth Shideler and uncles, Tadom Joe Day and Johnathan Stuart Siebenhaar.

A celebration of Hope’s life will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 14, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the time of service. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce.

Sign the online guest book or leave condolence for the Siebenhaar family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Paul DeSabatine

May 31, 1931 to April 18, 2017

WINAMAC - Paul "Rusty" DeSabatine, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 12:22 a.m. ,Tuesday, April 18, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born May 31, 1931 in Chicago, to the late Alfonso and Anna DePirro DeSabatine. He lived most of his life in Winamac. He married Betty L. Reutebuch on Oct. 20, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. She survives.

He is survived by: 
Betty Reutebuch DeSabatine, Winamac, Wife 
Barbara (Steve) Rausch, Winamac, Daughter 
Robert (Sandy) DeSabatine, Winamac, Son 
Ronald "Rudy" (Cindy) DeSabatine, Winamac, Son 
Donna (Alan) Nicholson, Winamac, Daughter 
David (Monica) DeSabatine, Winamac, Son 
Joan (Tim) Murray, Winamac, Daughter 
John DeSabatine, Winamac, Son 
Rhonda "Weez" (Dave) Parcel, Winamac, Daughter 
Thomas (Ida) DeSabatine, Culver, Son 
44 - Grandchildren 
48 - Great Grandchildren 
Phyllis "Babe" Reutebuch, Pulaski, Sister 

Mr. DeSabatine went to school in Knox. He worked at Studebaker's, Kingsbury Powder Plant, and had his own milk route while also farming. He worked for the county and state highway departments. He started his own excavating business which his sons still operate today. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac where he served on the St. Peter's cemetery committee. He was an avid fisherman. Most of his vacations were planned around fishing. He enjoyed playing euchre with his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 21, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. A scriptural wake service be at 8 p.m., Friday at the church. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at the church, with Father Leory Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Sharon D. King

May 6, 1947 to April 15, 2017

WINAMAC - Sharon D. King, 69, of Star City, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Saturday, April 15, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

She was born May 6, 1947 in Rochester to the late Robert and Olive Johnston Sparks. She graduated from Star City High School in 1965. On Dec. 18, 1969, she married Lonnie L. King in Chicago. He survives.

She is also survived by: 
Matthew (Sandra Sawistowski) King, Berlin, Germany, Son 
Danette Stark, Sandy, UT, Daughter 
Shannon King, Star City, Daughter 
Jeffrey King, Grandson 
Alexis Stark, Granddaughter 
Karena (David) Macy, Lakeland, FL, Sister 
Samuel Sparks, Clymers, Brother 
Benita (Rod) Henry, Temple, TX, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Curtis Sparks, Brother 

Mrs. King was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Logansport, where she was active in the Relief Society and Primary. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 21, at the funeral home with Rob Bettcher III officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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

Annabelle L. Messer

January 24, 1932 to April 8, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Annabelle L. Messer, 85, of Francesville, passed away at 7:11 a.m., Saturday, April 8, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 24, 1932 in Francesville, to the late Joseph and Lena Tyler Yaggie. 
On Oct. 22, 1958, she married Carroll J. Messer in Francesville. He died Dec. 31, 2014. 

Survivors include: 
Michael (Dawn) Messer, Crescent City, CA, Son
Felicia (Nicholas) Brock, Simi Valley, CA, Granddaughter
Kayla (Kevin) Walsworgth, San Diego, CA, Granddaughter 
Laney Brock, Great Granddaughter
Irvin Yaggie, Francesville, Brother 

Preceded in death by: 
Elsie May Yaggie, Sister 
Viola Strus Logan, Sister 
Merle Walter Yaggie, Brother 
Harry J. Yaggie, Brother 
Matthew Lee Strus, Nephew

Mrs. Messer lived most of her life in Francesville. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1950. She worked at the Von Tobel Lumber Center in Francesville for eight years. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home. 

Jerry Beiswanger

November 9, 1941 to March 30, 2017

WHEATFIELD - Jerry Beiswanger, 75, of Medaryville passed away Thursday, March 30, at his home with his loving family around him.

On Nov. 9, 1941, in Francesville, he was born to the late Lawrence and Veleeta Stiller Beiswanger. He married Sandra Schultz on Sept. 26, 1964, in Medaryville. She survives.

He is survived by daughters: Stephanie (Gary) Culp and Cathy (Bob) Elston; five grandchildren: Carlie, Nick, and Kirstin Elston, and Jordan and Katie Culp; and one great-granddaughter: Ava May Garlach; siblings: Bonnie (Lester) Koebcke, Judy (Don) Tanner and Connie Beiswanger.

Mr. Beiswanger was a lifetime area resident who graduated from Medaryville High School. He worked for Ford Motor Stamping in East Chicago. He loved collecting old lanterns, hanging out in his garage to tinker around, and reading and completing puzzles. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 12 noon until 3 p.m. (EST, Monday, April 3, at the Medaryville Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (EST), at the church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Per Mr. Beiswanger's wishes, cremation will follow and interment at the Roseland Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Medaryville Christian Church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield.