Obituaries
Darrell V. McFadden
June 17, 1925 to February 29, 2016
WINAMAC - Darrell V. McFadden, 90, of Logansport (formerly of Winamac and Crown Point), passed away at 4:55 a.m., Monday, Feb. 29, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 17, 1925 to the late Charles Verne and Mary Kathryn Strong McFadden in Crown Point. He married Jane Hayhurst on Sept. 14, 1947. She died in 1994. He later married Pauline Cowles of Kewanna. She also preceded him in death.
Survivors include:
Ric (Shelly) McFadden, Fillmore, Son
Lisa (Kenny) Bedocs, Logansport, Daughter
Jim (Teresa) McFadden, Knoxville, TN, Son
Grandchildren: Jennifer (Scott) Backus, Bryan (Jessica) McFadden, Melissa (Chad) Conwell, Christopher (Kaylee) McFadden, Fawn (Jason) Faulstich, Aaron (Missy) Spanley, Meagan (Roth) Edwards, and Kayla (John) Mahmood.
Great Grandchildren: Tiarra (Darin) Wooldridge, Kiersten, Mary Kathryn, and Emma Bousman; Adrianna and Connor McFadden; Ryan and Levi Meyers, Joshua Looker and Kaleb G. Conwell; Adelaide, Caydence, Makynleigh, and Kaleb R. McFadden; Lauren Faulstich, Rebecca George, Connor George, Luke Faulstich, and Allyson Taylor
Great Great Grandson: Royce Wooldridge
Robert McFadden, Brother
Mary Quigg, Sister
Etta Claxton, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Charles "Bud" McFadden, Brother
Phyllis Jean McFadden, Sister
Terrell and Alexander, Twin Great Grandsons
Aubree J. Conwell, Great Granddaughter
Mr. McFadden was the third of seven children. He was raised in Crown Point and spent many summers with his great aunt, Dortha Surber, in Star City. While at Crown Point High School, he played basketball and football. In 1944, during the championship football game, he made the longest run of 90 yards. It was one of the proudest moments in his football career. That same season, he successfully kicked 15 of 17 extra points. He went on from high school to the Merchant Marines, serving from 1944-1947. During his service, he was stationed in Normandy, France; Antwerp, Belgium; Hull, England and the West Indies. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Crown Point. It was at the old roller rink in Lowell, that he met the woman who would become his beloved wife, Jane. He worked most of his life as the supervisor of gas construction for NIPSCO's gas division. He retired from NIPSCO in 1980.
He was a member of Lake Lodge #157, F&AM in Crown Point and was also a member of the Scottish Rite Shrine. In 1999, he received his Award of Gold. Hel and Jane were members of the Jaycees, where he served in multiple roles including president and vice president of the region. He was a former Little League, Babe Ruth, and Biddy Basketball coach and also a former Cub Scout Leader. In his spare time, he owned horses that he would show in different events. Throughout the years his prized Palomino horse, "Buck" won many trophies. When retirement came, he dreamt of a simpler life, and moved to Winamac. With his wife alongside him, they purchased a small mini farm just north of Winamac and came to raise cows, chickens, sheep and horses. Hel enjoyed spending mornings with his friends at Good Oil in Winamac.
Later, he and wife Pauline enjoyed traveling, especially visiting Mackinaw Island. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. During the holidays, they would come and stay with him. Many moments went by singing songs, laughing, playing games, building projects, and picking walnuts from the trees in the front yard. He loved to sit in his old rocking chair with grandchildren filling his lap, while watching the Cubs and singing along with Harry Caray to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". He frequently took the grandkids down to the candy store to buy nickel and dime candies or down to the ball park to get something to eat at the concession stand and watch the little leaguers' play ball. He gave all that he had, in order to make the lives of those around him better. Not a day will go by that he won’t be missed by his family and those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 4, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Masonic services will be held at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 5, at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Gross officiating.
Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m., at Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice .
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Clair D. Reinhold
May 29, 1929 to February 12, 2016
WINAMAC - Clair David Reinhold, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 11:10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born May 29, 1929 in Monterey, to the late Clarence Elmer and Grace Armeda Hassenplug Reinhold. He married Betty Jean Hoffman on Dec. 21, 1952. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Kent (Sandy) Reinhold, Francesville, Son
Cathy Penicaro, Kewanna, Daughter
David (Bonnie) Reinhold, Winamac, Son
Marcia (John) Miller, Star City, Daughter
Gina (Michael) Oaf, Granddaughter
Steve Penicaro, Grandson
Ashley Reinhold, Granddaughter
Ross Reinhold, Grandson
Travis Miller, Grandson
Tyler Miller, Grandson
Great-grandchildren Spencer Penicaro, Alexis Penicaro, Ryan Oaf, Daulton Oaf, Bradley Penicaro, and Anthony Penicaro; and great-great-granddaughter Paisyn Marie Johnson.
Mary (Bud) Hammond, Rensselaer, Sister
Florence John, Texas, Sister
Donald Reinhold, Winamac, Brother
Marion (Sharon) Reinhold, Monticello, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brad Penicaro, Son-in-law
David F. Penicaro, Grandson
Elden Reinhold, Brother
Wilma Reinhold, Sister
Mr. Reinhold graduated from Monterey High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Eaton Corporation in Winamac for over 30 years. He enjoyed remodeling and building houses as well as gardening. He also enjoyed working auctions for Dewain Davis. He was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac. He loved his grandchildren very much, especially attending their sporting events. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to Calvary Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arthur G. Geyer
February 2, 1933 to February 11, 2016
FRANCESVILLE - Arthur "Art" G. Geyer, 83, of Francesville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born Feb. 2, 1933 in Francesville to the late Samuel and Tylla (Kuebler) Geyer. He was an Anna Banwart delivered baby. On April 29, 1956, he married Roberta Houston, and she survives.
Also surviving are:
Joni (Steve) Buyer, Carmel, Daughter
Sondra (Roy) Mullis, Winamac, Daughter
Jayne (Ken) Nuest, Francesville, Daughter
Colleen Buyer, Granddaughter
Ryan (Ashlyn) Buyer, Grandson
Kevin (Michelle) Nuest, Grandson
Travis (Holly) Nuest, Grandson
Karl Mullis, Grandson
Kaden, Braxton, and Carly, Great Grandchildren
Isabel (Harley) Martin, Hobart, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Loraine K. Geyer, Daughter
Dorothy Geyer, Sister
Helen Eshleman, Sister
Herbert Geyer, Brother
Lewis Geyer, Brother
Ralph Geyer, Brother
Wilbur Geyer, Brother
Mr. Geyer played basketball at Francesville High School and graduated in 1951. He was then employed at Kingsbury Ordnance Plant in LaPorte until he was called to serve in the U.S. Army in May 1953. He graduated from the Armored School in Ft. Knox, KY, was assigned to Company D 73rd Tank Battalion with his tank named “Deuces Wild” and served in Korea. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.
In May 1955, Mr. Geyer returned to Francesville and worked for Manion Construction and Houston Tile and Excavating. He also farmed and later owned Geyer Construction. He was a longtime member and past president of the Francesville Town Board. He took great interest in the town park and personally removed dead trees and collected donations to add new trees and landscaping. He and Ken Nuest built and erected the park sign. He was a Purdue Boilermaker fan and a former member of the John Purdue Club. He was also a former member of the Francesville Lion's Club. One of his greatest joys was watching his “favorite” granddaughter and grandsons participate in sports and other school activities.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., (Monday, Feb. 15), at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville with the American Legion providing full military honors.
Memorial donations may be given to Francesville American Legion and the Francesville Salem Twp. Public Library.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Thomas Denham
November 6, 1946 to February 11, 2016
WINAMAC - Thomas "Tom" Denham, 69, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at Franciscan St. Francis Health, Indianapolis, surrounded by his family.
He was born Nov. 6, 1946 in Winamac to the late Earl and Louise (Brown) Denham. He married Connie Sue Weaver on April 20, 1968, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Louise Boyce, Winamac; sons, Thomas Earl (Colleen) Denham, Culver; Eric Albert Denham, Lakemoor, IL; and Zachary James Denham, Winamac; grandson, Alexander Grostefon, Winamac; granddaughter, Sydney Sue Denham, Culver; great-granddaughter, Kya Grostefon; and girlfriend, Lisa Plowman-Hinkle, Winamac.
Mr. Denham was a 1966 graduate of the Winamac Community High School. He was a salesman for Sony for years and owned One Stop Electronics in Winamac for several years. He was recently the night manager at Sanders Foods in Winamac. He was an avid lover of the Tippecanoe River, where he enjoyed all his free time at the Denwood Cottages on the banks of the river. He enjoyed cooking, mushroom hunting, and spending time with friends and family. He also liked trips on the river in his boat with his dog. He was a renowned storyteller.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will begin at 8:15 p.m., at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.
A celebration of Tom’s life with stories, grill cooking, and fellowship will be held at the Denwood Cottages this summer.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center.
Anita Lebo
Dec. 05, 1937 - Jan. 28, 2016
LAPORTE - Anita (Rose/Finni) Lebo of La Porte, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28.
She was born Dec. 5, 1937 in New Bedford, MA to Elsie (Ferreira) and Joseph Rose, and her adoptive Father was Clifford Finni. She was married and divorced from Robert N. O'Donnell and James L. Lebo; both men remained good friends with her until the time of their deaths.
Survivors include three sons, Robert (Sugeil) O'Donnell of Apopka Fla., Stephen (Karen) O'Donnell of Hudson Lake, and Jamie (Kris) Lebo of Union Mills; two daughters, Anita “Tina” (Gary) Geyer of La Porte, and Michelle O'Donnell of Tampa, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Debbie (Charlie) Kirk of Rochester; grandchildren, Shawn, Ryan (Keri), Steven, Drake, and Robert O'Donnell; Evan (Heather), Robert II (Randi), Valarie, Jasmine and Ann Marie O'Donnell, Caitlin Miller, Sadie, Tessa, and Mia Lebo; Shelley Schilling; Megan(Aaron) Sanders; great grandchildren, Tre', Robert III, Kenzie, Aurora, Hope, Serenity and Elias O'Donnell, Lukas and Devin Couch, Cearra Castleman; great-great granddaughter La'Myia Collains; two sisters, Maryann White and Madelyn (Gary) Peck of Yorktown, Va.; many nieces and nephews; and good friends Anna Tripodis of LaPorte and Lea Viera of Florida.
She was preceded by a daughter, Kimberely O'Donnell.
Mrs. Lebo lived in LaPorte since 1970 coming from Winamac. She was a bus driver for La Porte Community School Corporation for 25 years.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, La Porte. She will be remembered as a loving mother not only to her children but to the many neighborhood children and the many friends of her own children whom she took in when they had no place to go. She was known as “Mom” to many. She loved to bowl, camp, dance, and enjoyed photography. She loved her dog Wrigley and cat Abbie. She was so proud of being an American and was a very patriotic person. She was very active when it came to supporting veterans, especially during Desert Storm while her son was enlisted and serving in Iraq.
Family and friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.10, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. A private burial of ashes will be at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, Alzheimer's Association , or to Disable American Veterans, Chapter 27, PO Box 6576, Lafayette, IN 47903 - Attn: James Kramer and mark funds to be used at the Lafayette Soldiers Home.
Or in her “memory” - take some time and visit someone in a nursing home that may no longer have family or friends who can come to visit.
To send condolences online, please visit Essling Funeral Home.com.
Robert F. Kroft
May 1, 1926 to February 8, 2016
WINAMAC - Robert F. "Bob" Kroft, 89, of Logansport, (formerly of Monon and Medaryville) passed away at 3:25 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.
He was born on May 1, 1926 in Medaryville to the late George and Grace Tetzloff Kroft.
 Survivors include:
Mike (Kaye) Beall, Star City, Step Son
Greg (Cindy) Beall, Logansport, Step Son
Brian (Julie) Beall, Sitka, AK, Step Son
4 Step Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren
Arlos Epler, Francesville, Sister
Doris Becker, Rensselaer, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Nell Brown Kroft, First Wife
Agnes Clary Beall Kroft, Second Wife
Sean Beall, Step Grandson
Ray Kroft, Twin Brother
Alladean Clouser, Sister
Louella Hively, Sister
Georgianna "Dolly" Fritz, Sister
Mr. Kroft was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport. He was a former member of the Lion's Club, Moose Lodge, and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was lifelong farmer and had worked at Kaiser Ag Chemicals. He enjoyed being outdoors, working with his hands, and dancing. The family wishes to thank the staff of Woodbridge Health Campus for the care given to Bob over the years. Bob will be dearly missed by friends and family.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at Frain MortuaryWinamac. The funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo.
Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
John R. Denney
Februay 5, 2016
WINAMAC - John Richard Denney, 69, of Winamac, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 5, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Feb. 11, 1946 in Gary. He married Ronda Danford on Nov. 17, 2000. She survives.
Survivors include:
Monica, Daughter
Matt, Son
Emma, Granddaughter
Barbara, Sister
James, Brother
Rebecca, Sister
Mr. Denney graduated from Crown Point High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a former member of the Winamac Town Council. He was retired from the Lake Bruce Waste Water Treatment Plant. He was an avid NASCAR, Chicago Bears, and IU Hoosiers fan. He enjoyed reading and going for walks on the Panhadle Pathway. He especially enjoyed going on walks with his dog, Abby. He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 10to 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday, Febr. 12), with Pastor James Adcock officiating. Burial be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Animal Center or Panhandle Pathway.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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