Obituaries

Ofelia Alva

January 22, 1944 to January 24, 2017

MEDARYVILLE - Ofelia "Ofie" Alva, 73, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:29 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

She was born Jan. 22, 1944 in Lockhart, TX to the late Benjamin S. "Ben" and Noami Viallobos Alva.

She is survived by:
Febe (Phil) Byers, Wanatah, Sister
Rachel (Ron) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Moses (Colleen) Alva, North Judson, Brother
Sam (Vicky) Alva, Medaryville, Brother
Andy Byers, Nephew
Brenda (Devin) Drambarean, Niece
Stephanie (Kevin) Miller, Niece
Tiffany (Chad) Jones, Niece

Preceded in death by:
Alicia Alva, Infant Sister
Jesse Ben Alva, Brother

Ms. Alva was a 1964 graduate of Francesville High School. She was retired from the Braun Corporation and had previously worked at Gutwein Ag and Sealy. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church where she had taught Sunday school and helped with the Wednesday night youth program. She was a faithful supporter of World Missions. She enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, and knitting. She also enjoyed traveling with her friend, Patty Foust. She was a loving sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by many.

Visitation from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at the Medaryville Christian Church and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.,  Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Christian Church with Pastor Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to Medaryville Christian Church for the South Sedan African Mission or Medaryville Christian Church.

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

Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Jean Nicholson

September 11, 1934 to January 25, 2017

WINAMAC - Jean Nicholson, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept. 11, 1934 in Winamac to the late Willard C. and Ruth Grace Doty Archer. On Jan. 26, 1952, she married William Gene "Bill" Nicholson in Winamac. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Alan (Donna) Nicholson, Winamac, Son
Rodney Nicholson, Winamac, Son
Judy (Dan) Murphy, Granddaughter
Michelle "Mo" (Mark) Fox, Granddaughter
Lisa (Dave) Popejoy, Granddaughter
David (Felicia) Nicholson, Grandson
12 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Robert Nicholson, Grandson

Mrs. Nicholson was retired from Eaton Controls in Winamac. She was a member of the Iris Elm Club and the American Orchid Society. She was proud to be a homemaker. She raised livestock and orchids. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

A private funeral service will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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

Michael Z. Shorter

February 5, 1990 to January 22, 2017

ROYAL CENTER - Michael Z. “Bubba” Shorter, 26, of Star City, passed away at 9:33 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 22, at South Bend Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born Feb. 5, 1990, in Bremen, he was the son of Gregory J. and Tracey L. (Hughes) Shorter. On March 3, 2012, he married Brandi A. Briney.

Survivors include his wife, Brandi and unborn son of Star City, parents, Greg and Tracey Shorter of Winamac, siblings, Christi Hoffa (Tim) of Winamac, Ashley Stemm (Rickey) of Nappanee, Emily Campbell of Winamac, and Jamie Shorter of Winamac; father and mother-in-law, Dave and Celinda Briney of Winamac; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Beau Johnson of Star City; nieces and nephews, Talyn Schmucker, Madison Hoffa, Isabelle Schmucker, Kaden Stemm, Ethan Hoffa, Damion Stemm, Ellie Campbell and Parker Campbell. He is also survived by maternal grandmother, Janice Burger of Goshen and maternal grandfather, Keith Soales of Las Vegas, and paternal grandparents, James and Betty Shorter of Winamac.

Mr. Shorter was a 2009 Winamac Community High School graduate. He worked as a process operator at Tate & Lyle in Lafayette. He  was a proud Star City Volunteer Fireman. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a devoted husband, a loving son, an incredible friend and a firefighter in every sense of the word. He not only saved his wife and unborn son, his selfless gift of donating his organs will benefit many people in Indiana and he will live on in so many ways.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at Winamac Church of Nazarene, Winamac, where there will also be an Indiana Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Memorial Service conducted at 7 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the church. Pastor Glen Meyers and Pastor Barry Faucett will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bruce Lake.

The Michael Shorter Memorial Fund has been established at Alliance Bank in Winamac for future support of Michael and Brandi’s unborn son. Memorial donations may also be made to the Star City Fire Department in memory of “Bubba."

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

Alfred L. Budd II

June 27, 1960 to January 21, 2017

WINAMAC - Alfred L. "Pete" Budd II, 56, of Winamac passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, at his home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 27, 1960 in Logansport to the late Alfred L. "Peelee" and Mary Lucille "Lucy" Johnson Budd. He was a 1979 graduate of Winamac Community High School. On Jan. 5, 1980, he married Debra L. "Deb" Girton. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Nicole "Nikki" (David) Georgine, Rochester, Daughter 
Daniel (Karri) Budd, Antwerp, OH, Son 
Allison (Jon) Crider, Berne, Daughter 
Ginnie Murphy, Granddaughter 
Tori Murphy, Granddaughter 
Lexy Murphy, Granddaughter 
Riley Jo Budd, Granddaughter 
Candy (Mike) Jones, Adamsboro, Sister 
Dawn (Ed) Edwards, Star City, Sister 
Charlie (Mark Fout) Budd, El Paso, TX, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Andrew Charles Budd, Nephew 

Mr. Budd had worked as special projects engineer at The Braun Corporation for 38 years. His ingenuity was not limited to work - his talents are showcased in the many projects he completed at his home and his kids' homes. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially to the Great Smoky Mountains. He enjoyed mushroom and arrowhead hunting, gardening, grilling as well as campfires. He loved animals, especially his cat, Tucker. He was a loving and generous husband, dad, father-in-law, papaw, brother and friend. His grandbabies were the light of his life and his world. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, at the funeral home with Chaplain Joe Mollet officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

A benefit dinner to assist the family with medical expenses will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, at the VFW in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Brenda L. Creasy

November 8, 1949 to January 15, 2017

WINAMAC - Brenda L. Creasy, 67, of Winamac passed away at 7:31 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette.

She was born Nov. 8, 1949 in Cincinnati to the late Clarence and Etta Lynch Tirey. On Sept. 14, 1968 she married Richard L. Creasy, in East St. Louis, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Sandy (Gary) Brown, Culver, Daughter 
Michael (Dana) Creasy, Winamac, Son 
4 Grandkids: Joshua, Tasha, Austin and Dalton 
3 Great Grandkids: Landen, Brycen and Bella 
Phyllis (Wayne) Hudson, Tyner, KY, Sister 
Lana Tirey, Annville, KY, Sister 
Dallis (Tammy) Tirey, Winamac, Brother 
Tammy (Donnie) Cavins, Annville, KY, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Hobert and Grace James Creasy, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law

Mrs. Creasy was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac. She enjoyed crafting and shopping. She was a proud homemaker - a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

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

Beverly Odom

May 15, 1931 to January 11, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Beverly Odom, 85, of Francesville, passed away at 2:38 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

She was born May 15, 1931 in Monon, to the late William and Mabel Ren Long. She graduated from Francesville High School. She married Max Odom on May 29, 1949 at Monon Chapel Church.

She was the mother of four children, three of whom survive, Gregory (Christine) Odom; William (Shereen) Odom; and Leesa (Michael) Gayer. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, as well as her brother, Bill Long.

She was preceded in death by her infant son, Kevin Max Odom; an infant granddaughter, Autumn Dawn Skalon; and her siblings, Mary Pratt, Perry Long, Dorothy Westerhouse and Ruth Erb.

Mrs. Odom was baptized at the Monon Chapel Church and had formerly attended the Independence Methodist Church at Gillam Township and the Francesville Methodist Church. She was a member of the Francesville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, reading, playing cards, and doing puzzle books. She was a proud homemaker - a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister - who will be dearly missed.

Mrs. Odom's wishes were to be cremated and for her family to gather for a private family burial which will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Independence Church c/o Independence Property Management Center, Inc.

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

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