Obituaries

Evelyn R. Barngrover

January 15, 1920 to October 9, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Evelyn R. Barngrover, 95, of Francesville, died at 11:03 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Jan. 15, 1921 in Rensselaer, to the late Claude and Millie Ringeisen Reeves. On Dec. 25, 1941, she married Virgil "Jerry" Barngrover. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2000.

She is survived by:
Jeffrey (Pat) Barngrover, Francesville, Son
Robert (Alice) Barngrover, Sioux Falls, SD, Son
7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Jeanette Horn, Sister

After completing high school, Mrs. Barngrover graduated from Southland College of Beauty Culture in 1941. She was very active in the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee for many years and served as past president of the Pulaski County Republican Women. She served in the Pulaski County Treasurer's office for over 20 years, having worked many years as a deputy and having been elected two terms as treasurer. She was a former vice president of Northwest District of County Treasurers Association. She had also served on the Francesville Library Board and also as Francesville Clerk-Treasurer.

Mrs. Barngrover was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church and had served as president of the United Methodist Women. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a loving wife and mother. As well as being active in the community, she was devoted to her sons. When her sons were young, she served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Order of Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First United Methodist Church or Riley Hospital for Children.

Richard L. Conn

April 11, 1954 to September 27, 2016

WINAMAC - Richard Lee Conn, 62, of Carmel, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at his residence.

He was born April 11, 1954 in Logansport, to the late Harry R. and Forest G. Vanaman Conn.

He is survived many family, friends, and colleagues who loved him and will miss him dearly.

Mr. Conn graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972. He earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science (cum laude) from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1976 and went on to earn a master of science degree in computer science from the University of Illinois in 1978. He was a retired engineering specialist at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, GA. After retirement he went on to work for Microsoft Research and Development as a liaison. He was a member of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as a captain while serving at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He had an impressive resume of service both to academia and the U.S. government. He designed computer software and was a published author. He was extremely intelligent and creative. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 262 F&AM and the First Christian Church, both in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyers officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the Conn Family Scholarship.

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