Obituaries

Robert E. Miller

November 14, 1926 to November 18, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Robert E. "Bob" Miller, 89, of Medaryville, passed away at 11:12 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

He was born Nov. 14, 1926 in Bedford to the late Raymond and Pauline Huff Miller. His first marriage was to Ruth Ann Hance who preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 1973. On Dec. 31, 1987 he married Dolores Woodard Joseph in Medaryville. She survives.

1 Granddaughter
6 Step Grandchildren
1 Great Granddaughter
9 Step Great Grandchildren
Albert Miller, Valparaiso, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Henrietta Miller, Infant Sister

Mr. Miller had lived in Medaryville for over 30 years. He was retired from Budd Company in Gary where he had worked as a press operator. He was a member of the local union. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during World War II. He enjoyed traveling, especially spending winters in Florida. His family will miss him dearly.

No services will be held. Private burial of cremated remains will take place at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.  

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Betty M. Cramer

February 4, 1927 to November 17, 2015

WINAMAC - Betty M. Cramer, 88, of Winamac, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born on Feb. 4, 1927 to the late Clyde and Clarice Howe Scott. She married Clarence Aaron Cramer on Nov. 4, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2002.

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Eula Planck, Sister
Wilma Jean Scott, Sister
Lova Garrigues, Sister
Thelma Fagner, Sister
Bob Scott, Brother
Clyde Scott Jr., Brother
Francis Scott, Brother
Wilbur Scott, Brother

Mrs. Cramer was a lifelong resident of Winamac. She worked as a phone operator at United Telephone Co. in Winamac for over 20 years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, especially spending their winter months in Florida. The family thanks the staff of Pulaski Health Care Center for taking such good care of Mrs. Cramer for the last 12 years. She considered each and everyone of the staff her family, due to the love and affection they showed her. Betty will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov 23, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Burial of cremated remains will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Health Care Center.  
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Boyd G. Back

July 17, 1961 to November 12, 2015

KNOX - Boyd G. Back, 54, of Winamac, died Thursday, Nov. 12, in Winamac.

He was born July 17, 1961 in Knox, the son of William Back and Faye(Hale) Back.

Surviving are his mother, Faye Back of Winamac, sisters, Billie (Randy) Goble of Winamac, Pam (John) Vanderkolk of Bluffton, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father William Back.

Mr. Back was a member of the Little Dove Baptist Church. He loved Bozo the Clown, Dukes of Hazard and sticky notes, but the one thing he loved the most was his family and spending time with them.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Saturday, at the at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, at Little Dove Baptist Church with Rev Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Pulaski Animal Center.

Frederick W. Fishtorn

March 20, 1979 to November 8, 2015

WINAMAC - Frederick W. "Fred" Fishtorn, 36, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8.

He was born on March 20, 1979 in Hammond, to Dale and Virginia Pugh Fishtorn. He married Jennifer M. Young on May 15, 2006 in Rochester. She survives.

Survivors include: 

Kayla L. Fishtorn, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Nikole E. Fishtorn, Winamac, Daughter 
Kira F. Fishtorn, Winamac, Daughter 
Khayle F. Fishtorn, Winamac, Son 
Keelin R. Baumgardner, Ft. Wayne, Step Daughter 
Kaiden R. Baumgardner, Monticello, Step Son 
Dale & Virginia Pugh Fishtorn, Englewood, FL, Parents 
Phoebe Morris, Monticello, Sister 
Daniel (Abbey) Fishtorn, Youngstown, OH, Brother 
Phyllis Pugh, Maternal Grandmother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by:

William Pugh, Maternal Grandfather 
George & Martha Fishtorn, Paternal Grandparents 

After graduating from Winamac High School in 1998, Mr. Fishtorn joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Iraq War. He was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was a member of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He was a man of many talents. He had been a jailer and jail commander at the Pulaski County Jail, he had worked for Hoover Construction in Star City, as well as Magnetation LLC in Reynolds, and he was currently employed as a superintendent at HTH Companies in Lafayette. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He loved his family very much, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Nov. 14), at the funeral home with Chaplain Maj. Don Nedza, U.S. Army Ret. officiating. Full military honors will be provided at the funeral home by the American Legion and VFW.

At Mr. Fishtorn’s request, he will be cremated following services and laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that memorial donations be given to the funeral home to help with final expenses. 

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

Darl G. Knebel

September 8, 1929 to November 9, 2015

WINAMAC - Darl Gene Knebel, 86, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, in Ft. Myers. 

He was born in Star City, on Sept. 8, 1929 to Floyd and Opal Blinn Knebel. He married married Virginia Lee Brown, his high school sweetheart, on June 26, 1949. She survives. They celebrated 66 years together.

He is survived by one daughter, Marsha (Melvin) Good of Star City, and two sons. Darwin (Susan) Knebel of Winamac, and Kevin (Tina) Knebel of Loxahatchee, FL. Five grandchildren, Brian (Michelle) Good, Scott (Susan) Good, Matthew (Trisha) Knebel, Eric (Jennifer) Knebel and Kelsey (Jonathan) Dickinson, nine great-grandchildren, Samuel, Sarah, and Grace Good, Isabelle and Isaac Good, and Carsen and Caden Knebel and Harper Knebel, and Cruz Dickinson .

Also surviving are three brothers, Everett Knebel, Winamac, Harold Knebel, Belton, MO, and William Knebel, Stauton, VA.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Jim Knebel

Mr. Knebel graduated from Star City, High School in 1947. He retired as a Winamac auto dealer after 30 years. He then enjoyed 15 years of part time work at Publix in Florida. Over his years he enjoyed flying his airplane, square dancing with his bride and spending time with family and friends. He supported both of his home churches in many leadership roles as well as the Masons, town and community boards and other social clubs. He served for eight years as Winamac Town Board president.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac; with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac.I

In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored for memorial donations to be made to Shell Point Hospice, 15071 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908, Faith Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL, 33908 or the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. 

Jean Houin

June 3, 1946 to November 9, 2015

WINAMAC - Jean Marie "Jeanne" Houin, 69, of Winamac, died Monday, Nov. 9, at her residence. 

She was born June 3, 1946 in Winamac.

Robert "Bob" (Kristi) Houin, Salem, WI, Son
Kyle Houin, Grandson
Adam Houin, Grandson
Grant Houin, Grandson
Luke Houin, Grandson
Scott (Mashell) Roudebush, Winamac, Half-Brother
Bryn Roudebush Zellers, Winamac, Step-Sister
Rock Roudebush, Star City, Step-Brother
Lon (Judy) Roudebush, Monticello, Step-Brother
Troy Roudebush Heggey, Spearfish, SD, Step-Sister
Heidi Roudebush(Brian) Jones, Melbourne, FL, Step-Sister
Mary Gross, Frankfurt, Step-Mother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Bernard R. Gross, Father
Clara B. Earwood Roudebush, Mother
James "Jim" Gross, Brother
Tad Roudebush, Step-Brother
Brooks Roudebush, Step-Father
Amy Louise Roudebush, Half-Sister

As a young girl, Mrs. Houin was an accomplished baton twirler and won many awards. She worked as a school teacher at St. Michael's School in Plymouth, for several years. She also had worked for Clara's Tax Service in Winamac for 15 years and as a bookeeper and secretary for the Roudebush Company and Moss Creek Golf Club. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She had served as the church organist at St. Michael's and St. Peter's churches for several years. She loved music very much. She also loved to bowl and dance. She especialy enjoyed working in her yard. She was a past member of Kiwanis, Moose Lodge, and VFW Auxiliary. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Lung Association or Pulaski County Community Foundation for the Earl D. Roudebush Scholarship Fund.

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