Obituaries

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. 

William L. Reinholt

February 19, 1948 to November 6, 2015

WINAMAC - William Lee Reinholt, 67, of Winamac, passed away at 8:04 a.m., Friday, Nov.6, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Winamac to the late Thomas W. and Marguerite R. Wolfram Reinholt.

Survivors include:

Jackie Armstrong, Winamac, Sister
Kay Nies, Winamac, Sister
Donald Reinholt, South Bend, Brother
Richard Reinholt, Bass Lake, Brother
Marsha DuBois, Palmer, AK, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Patricia Green, Sister

Mr. Reinholt was a telephone installation/lineman for the telephone company. He was the first to install telephone lines at the sheriff’s office. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970, serving one year in the Vietnam. War. He was a member of the American Legion in Monterey.He received a medal from the American Legion for saving two kids from drowning in the Tippecanoe River. He was an avid fisherman and could hold his poker face during a card game.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the funeral home with Rev. Jarrel Hartle officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct a military graveside service.. 

Memorial donations may be given to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Evelyn M. Haselby

November 28, 1924 to November 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Evelyn M. Haselby, 90, of Star City, passed away at 04:21 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport.

She was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Monterey, to the late John B. and Eona Reinhold Bair. She married Harlan Henry Haselby on Oct. 9, 1948 in Detroit. He died March 25, 1997.

Survivors include:

James Haselby, Star City, Son
Shane Haselby Grandson
Brandon Haselby Grandson
Brock Haselby Grandson
Shaw Haselby Grandson
Amy Haselby Granddaughter
10 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Gary Haselby, Son
Richard Haselby, Son
Linda Daily Haselby, Daughter-in-law
Ervin Bair, Brother

Mrs. Haselby was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She was also a member the United Methodist Women. She loved attending and working with the other members of her church. She especially enjoyed working at the annual bazaar.
She was a member of the Extension Homemakers, the Red Hat Society and the Bunco Club. She loved Indiana University basketball and coach Bob Knight. She disliked Purdue and Gene Keady. She enjoyed working in her garden and feeding her family with her produce. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, She enjoyed attending "grandparents day" at the school.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Thursday, Nov. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church.

Calvin J. Sutton

September 13, 1928 to November 7, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Calvin James "Jim" Sutton, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1928 in rural Gilboa Township, Benton County, to the late BenjaminLewis and Annabelle Shultz Sutton.  He married Velma Hoppe on March 10, 1950 in Wolcott. She survives. 

Survivors include: 

Charmi (Danny) Bishop, Francesville, Daughter 
Daniel (Cindy) Sutton, Francesville, Son 
Beth (Chris) Cummins, Francesville, Daughter 
Alan (Lori) Sutton, Francesville, Son 
8 Grandchildren 
12 Great Grandchildren 
3 Step Grandchildren 
3 Step Great Grandchildren 
Sarah Fields, Wolcott, Sister 
David (Leanne) Sutton, Wolcott, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Benjamin Sutton, Brother 
Bertha Nottingham, Sister 
Lorena Poindexter, Sister 
Joshua Ewing Sutton, Brother 
Robert Sutton, Brother 
Hazel Wright, Aunt 
Lloyd Collins, Aunt 
Judy Johnson, Aunt 

Mr. Sutton graduated from Gilboa High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a cook on a navy ship during the Korean Conflict. He was a 61-year member of the Francesville American Legion. Until his health began to fail, he participated in military honors for numerous local veterans. He retired as a lineman supervisor from NIPSCO after 32 years. At NIPSCO, he was fondly known as Cal to his co-workers and friends. He was a very hard worker, who was well respected for the way he could handle his crew and always complete the job (even when it was done his way). Before working for NIPSCO, he worked as a farmhand. After retirement, he worked as courier for Alliance Bank, truck driver for Ginrich Elevator, delivery man for Red Carpet and driver for Parkview Haven Retirement Home. He also worked with his son Alan at Sutton Graphics. 

Mr. Sutton was a former leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Goodland and Medaryville. He enjoyed teaching scouts many important life skills was very influential to many young men. He especially enjoyed the camping and Pinewood Derby Races. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and taking care of his lawn. He was very handy and was known to mark his tools in his own special way with blue paint. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a mentor and a friend who you could always count on. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to Franciscan Health Rensselaer Hospice.

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