Obituaries

Shirley M. Boessel

October 28, 1933 to October 14, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Shirley Mae Boessel, 82, of Francesville (formerly of Hobart and Monon), passed away at 7:18 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born Oct. 28, 1933 in Waupun, Wis. to the late Melvin and Opal Stelter Kohn. She was a 1951 graduate of Hobart High School and later that year married William Brett "Bill" Hutchens in Hobart, where the couple raised their children. He preceded her in death.

She married Fred Boessel, Jr. who also preceded her in death. The couple owned and operated Boessel Camp Ground and Bait Shop for many years at Lake Shafer in Monon. Many lifelong friendships were made during this special time of their lives.

Mrs. Boessel was a proud member of the Republican Party. She was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her life was devoted to her family. She was always full of life and loved art, music, and dancing which was a big part of her life and she blessed all her children with these talents as well. She will be sadly missed.

She is survived by: 
Terry (Dennis) Robinson, Francesville, IN Daughter 
Franci Michael, Buffalo, IN Daughter 
Kelly Hutchens, Little River, SC Daughter 
Jacque Minicus, Buffalo, IN Daughter 
Gail (Keith) Toporski, Step Daughter 
Carole (Erwin) Schindel, Step Daughter 
Fred (Franci) Boessel III, Step Son 
Candice (Alan) Portis, Step Daughter 
15 Grandchildren 
8 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Jeffrey William Hutchens, Son 
Tommy George, Grandson 
Roy Kohn, Brother 
Merle Kohn, Brother 
Mert Kohn, Brother 
Ora Kramer, Sister 

The family will host a memorial service at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the Francesville First Christian Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Francesville, IN. Online Condolences may be left in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Ruby A. Cotner

June 18, 1932 to October 17, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Ruby Ann Cotner, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 8:16 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born June 18, 1932 in Winamac to the late William E. and Effie R. Geiger Degner. She married Maurice E. Cotner on Oct. 14, 1953. He passed away Dec. 8, 2001. 

She is survived by: 
Ed Cotner, Winamac, Son 
Bob (Lisa) Cotner, Sunman, Son 
Doug Cotner, Winamac, Son 
Shaun (Molly) Cotner, Grandson 
Ryan Cotner, Grandson 
Kyle Cotner, Grandson 
Christina Cotner, Granddaughter 
Heather Cotner (Randy) Zins, Granddaughter 
Chad (Emilee) Cotner, Grandson 
Rebecca & Zachary Zins, Great Grandchildren 
Patty (James) Hoffman, Winamac, Sister 
Don Cotner, Winamac, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Roger Douglas Cotner, Grandson 
Tasha Cotner, Granddaughter 
Eula Cotner, Sister 
Vivian Degner, Sister 
Donna DeLorenzo, Sister 
Nila Degner, Sister 
Dale Degner, Brother 
Robert Degner, Brother 

Mrs. Cotner was a lifelong homemaker and farmer. She was skilled at driving the tractor and truck as well as cooking all while keeping track of her kids. She was active in her kids' lives, including serving as a leader of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club and supporting the county fair. She was a former member of the Happy Homemakers Home-Ec Club. She was an avid arrowhead hunter and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Lottie De Los Santos

June 5, 1948 to October 11, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Lottie De Los Santos, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Conway Medical Center.

She was born June 5, 1948 in Rensselaer to the late Lacy and Sarah Alice Messer Conley.

She is survived by: 
Hector De Los Santos, Husband 
Ronda Suzzett Mitchell, Daughter 
Eddie Mitchell, Grandson 
Elmer (Sandra) Conley, Brother 
Ben (Terri) Conley, Brother 
Delmar (Sharon) Conley, Brother 
Paul (Connie) Conley, Brother 
Ida Conley Biddle, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
April Risner Richter, Daughter 
Howard Lance Mitchell Jr., Son 

Mrs. De Los Santos was a member of Conway Church of God and owner/operator of Hair We R for over 25 years. She loved her puppy, Annie Poo. She will be remember for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Teaberry Hill Estates Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., at the church. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary of Medaryville, and Watson Funeral Service of Conway, SC.

Glenn A. Tiede

June 24, 1949 to October 11, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Glenn A. Tiede, 67, of Francesville, passed away at 8:27 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, after sustaining injuries in a grain elevator accident two weeks prior.

He was born on June 24, 1949 in Francesville, to the late Donald V. and Marian R. Ringen Tiede.

He is survived by: 
Alison (Brian) Carnahan, Francesville, Daughter 
Timothy (Melissa) Tiede, Monticello, Son 
Dillan Rehn, Grandson 
Ashlund Rehn, Granddaughter 
Isabelle Rehn, Granddaughter 
Abby Davis, Granddaughter 
Owen Davis, Grandson 
Tim Carnahan, Grandson 
Tyler Carnahan, Grandson 
Jordan Smith, Grandson 
Shawn Smith, Grandson 
Amanda Smith, Granddaughter 
Skip (Becky) Tiede, Francesville, Brother 
Ruth Ann Bishop, Lafayette, Sister 
Linda Rusk, Francesville, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Bill Tiede, Brother 
Jerry Joe Tiede, Brother 

While in high school, Mr. Tiede enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a life member of the Francesville American Legion. He had worked at the Francesville Elevator for over 40 years, where he was well known and well liked. He served on the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department and as a First Responder for many years. He was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and hunting. He was a loving dad and grandpa. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home with Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Ft. Wayne Burn Council (800 Broadway #301 Ft. Wayne, IN 46802) or to Francesville Volunteer Fire Department. 

Tim J. Reidelbach

February 21, 1959 to October 10, 2016

WINAMAC - Tim J. Reidelbach, 57, of Winamac, passed away at 8:18 a.m., Monday, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, after sustaining injuries in a grain elevator accident two weeks prior.

He was born Feb. 21, 1959 in Rochester to Walter V. and Jessie M. Gourley Reidelbach. He graduated from North Judson - San Pierre High School in 1977. On Aug. 8, 1981, he married Lisa Keller. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Brandy (David) Gray, Logansport, Daughter 
Wyatt Reidelbach, Winamac, Son 
Bethany Gray, Granddaughter 
Adelyn Gray, Granddaughter 
Isaiah Gray, Grandson 
Leah Gray, Granddaughter 
Jonah Gray, Grandson 
Jessie M. Gourley Reidelbach, Francesville, Mother 
Joseph Reidelbach, Greenwood, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Walter V. Reidelbach, Father 
Michael Reidelbach, Brother

Mr. Reidelbach was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County. He had previously served as secretary for the North Central Co-Op Board of Directors. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a sports fan as well as an avid hunter. He loved his family very much and will sadly be missed by all.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Josie M. Smith

June 25, 1935 to October 8, 2016

WINAMAC - Josie M. Smith, 81, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

She was born June 25, 1935 in Marmaduke, Ark. to the late Homer and Ruby Frost Jarvis. On Oct. 20, 1956, she married Harold L. Smith, in Mishawaka. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Steven M. (Deb) Smith, Lakewood, CO, Son 
Cheryl P. (Eugene) Berg, Monterey, Daughter 
Glenn R. (Rene) Smith, Star City, Son 
9 Grandchildren: Melanna, Travis, Dwan, Kacie, Isaac, Abby, Jalysa, Shawn, and Alex 
Many Great Grandchildren 
Charlene (Paul) Meyering, Sister 
Christine Louise (Don) Robison, Sister 
Linda (Bob) Koontz, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. She studied at Olivet Nazarene College and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree from Indiana University South Bend. 
She was a former employee of McGill's in Culver, and Monticello. She had been an active member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, where she had been involved with the children's ministry through Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. She enjoyed painting and was an accomplished artist. She also enjoyed genealogy. 
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Gladding officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donayions may be made to the Winamac Church of the Nazarene.

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