Obituaries
Lowell R. Lindsey
July 28, 1936 to July 3, 2015
GRIFFITH - Lowell R. Lindsey, 78, of Hobart, formerly of Winamac, Lake of Four Seasons and Griffith, passed away Friday, July 3, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born July 28, 1936. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Joyce White Lindsey
Also surviving are children Richard (Sandy) Lindsey of Highland; Bunnie Lindsey (Harry Jaconis) of Naperville, IL; Gary (Lori) Lindsey of Hobart. Grandchildren Jeremy (Natalie) Halton; Evie Gere (Fiancé Cameron Lynch), Kimberly (Danny) Labarge, Kayla Lindsey (Fiancé Keenan Cleary), Nicholas Lindsey, Ryan Butler, Taylor Jaconis, Luke Jaconis, Jacob Lindsey and Connor Lindsey. Great grandchildren Collin and Julia Gere, Scarlet and Elias Halton. Sister Agnes “Bonnie” Van Dyke, Brother Norman (Anita) Lindsey, and “Little Brother” Ed (Jan) Hoover; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his father and step-mother Clarence and Beulah Lindsey, and by his mother and step-father, Gertrude and Jake Barnes.
Mr. Lindsey was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Highland. He was a former member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene and the Munster First Church of God. He retired from Lever Brothers in 1991 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed volunteering at church and in his community, woodworking, fishing, and above all, he was devoted to his family and friends. He encouraged others to donate blood and give “the gift of Life” to others. He had, and shared, many fond memories of playing Santa for many children over the years. He was also a member of the Masters of Harmony Barbershop Men’s Chorus.
Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday, July 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. (CT), at White Funeral Home, located at 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith. The funeral service will be at 11: a.m. (CT), Thursday July 9, at First Church of Nazarene in Highland, located at 9330 Kennedy Ave., Highland with Pastor Ron Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
Phyllis J. Frazier
March 17, 1930 to July 3, 2015
WALKERTON - Phyllis Joan Frazier, 85, passed away Friday, July 3, at her home.
She was born March 17, 1930 in Winamac to the late William and Dorothy (Fry) DePoy and lived in the area most of her life. On Sept. 7, 1946 in Walkerton, she married Daniel B. Frazier, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Bonnie (Don) Olsen; three sons, Steve (Barbara) Frazier, David (Jackie) Frazier, and Tim Frazier; the granddaughter she raised, Toni (Alex) Banday; many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathleen Pugsley and Delores Watson.
She was preceded in death by one son, Michael; one brother, Perry DePoy; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Frazier was a former Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend. She was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of LaPaz.
Friends may visit Monday from 3 to 7 p.m., at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, at the Calvary Baptist Church of LaPaz. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Walkerton.
Memorial donations may be given to the church.
Judith A. Bathke
May 6, 1941 to June 28, 2015
MEDARYVILLE - Judith A. "Judy" Bathke, 74, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:17 a.m., Sunday, June 28, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.
She was born May 6, 1941 in Winamac to the late Carl J. and Olive G. Fisher Mendenhall. On Aug. 20, 1960, she married Norman D. Bathke at Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Doug (Sandy) Bathke, Medaryville, Son
Diana (David) Ricks, Greenfield, Daughter
Chuck (Sally) Bathke, Medaryville, Son
Trevor Bathke, Grandson
Trent (Betsy) Bathke, Grandson
Spencer Ricks, Grandson
Bryan Bathke, Grandson
Michael Bathke, Grandson
Ronald (Karen) Mendenhall, Star City, Brother
Arden (Phyllis) Bathke, Medaryville, Brother-in-law
Melissa Alexander, Niece
Preceded in death by:
June Mendenhall, Step Mother
Alex Douglas Bathke, Grandson
Mrs. Bathke graduated from Pulaski High School in 1959. She was an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Medaryville, as well as the Ladies Guild. She was a member of the Gingham Pals Home Ec Club (formerly Aim Hi Home Ec Club). She was a former 4-H leader and a former judge for county fairs and the state fair. She was a former board member of the Medaryville Library. She enjoyed flowers, sewing, quilting, cooking and baking. She was well known for her graduation and wedding cakes. Over the years, she worked for several local florists and quilt shops. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. The funeral ervice will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 2, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Medaryville with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to St. John's United Church of Christ.
William D. Ramey
March 9, 1942 to June 25, 2015
FRANCESVILLE - William David “Dave” Ramey, 73, of Francesville, passed away at 8:44 a.m., Thursday, June 25, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born March 9, 1942, in Rensselaer, to the late Edward and Elizabeth Mahon Ramey. He married Denise Westphal on Nov. 22, 2002, in Francesville. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Chad D. (Leslie) Ramey, Cincinnati, OH, Son
Mandy (Phil) Keller, Zionsville, Daughter
Monica L. Ramey, Nashville, TN, Daughter
Allison Rehn, Francesville, Step Daughter
Tim Tiede, Monticello, Step Son
Jack Keller, Grandson
Will Keller, Grandson
Avery Keller, Granddaughter
David Ramey, Grandson
Dillan Rehn, Grandson
Ashlund Rehn, Granddaughter
Isabelle Rehn, Granddaughter
Lois (Jason) Bailey, DeMotte, Sister
Bev (John) Hmurovic, Whiting, Sister
Jackie (John) Roedler, Maplewood, MN, Sister
Jim (Paula) Ramey, Hopkinsville, KY, Brother
Bob Ramey, Francesville, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Mick Ramey, Brother
Mr. Ramey was a life long resident of the Francesville area. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1960's. He was a member of the Rensselaer American Legion. He was a former member of the Medaryville Lion's Club. He was a former member of the West Central School Board for over 20 years. He also was a school bus driver. He served many years on the Francesville Co-op Elevator board of directors. He sold Golden Harvest seed corn for many years. He was a farmer for many years and was a current employee of the Jasper County Highway Department. He loved to work in his garden and also his shop. He had many friends whom he cared about. He loved spending time with his grandkids. He also loved his daughter's music.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to the Rensselaer American Legion.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sandra K. Kripisch
February 16, 1966 to June 25, 2015
MEDARYVILLE - Sandra Kay Kripisch, 59, North Judson, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Knox, to Richard and Marilyn Bradley Reed. She married Fred M. Kripisch on Nov. 3, 1990, in Knox. He survives.
Survivors include:
Richard Reed, Rensselaer, Father
Marilyn (Dave) Hayes, Knox, Mother
Shelly R. (Shawn) Bailey, Knox, Daughter
Angela M. (Craig) Fletcher, Knox, Daughter
Kevin K. (Brittany) Kripisch, Roosevelt, UT, Step Son
Angela M. Kripisch, Medaryville, Step Daughter
Hali Brooke, Granddaughter
Brandon Brooke, Grandson
Makayla Richie, Granddaughter
Jordan Fletcher, Grandson
Nathan Fletcher, Grandson
Logan Fletcher, Grandson
Taylor Landrum, Great Grandson
Daryl Reed, North Judson, Brother
Garry Reed, Burr Oak, Brother
Cheryl (Burlie) Stacy, Knox, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Mariah Barnett, Granddaughter
Mrs. Kripisch enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, going to church, gardening, swimming, and outdoor activities. She was a member of the Body of Christ. She was a great friend and companion to all those who knew her. She was an awesome mom and grandma.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 12 noon Monday, June 29, at the funeral home with Tom Kripisch officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to VNA Hospice.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
James Nitzschke
April 9, 1949 to June 25, 2015
WINAMAC - James Richard Nitzschke, 66, of Wheatfield, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.
He was born April 9, 1949, in Winamac, to the late Gilbert Clyde and Sylvia Mae Poor Nitzschke. He married Jacquelyn Ann Engstromon April 29, 2006, in Valparaiso. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Kathy (Jeff) Keller, Monterey, Daughter
Marc Nitzschke, Powell, OH, Son
Gregory Lee (Shweta) Engstrom II, Valparaiso, Step Son
Brandon Michael Engstrom , Valparaiso, Step Son
Sarah Keller, Granddaughter
Karaline Keller, Granddaughter
Drew Nitzschke, Grandson
Ava Nitzschke, Granddaughter
Carter Nitzschke, Grandson
Joshua Carver, Step Grandson
Kenzie Carver, Step Granddaughter
George Nitzschke, Calif., Brother
Jerry Poor, Rochester, Brother
Preceded in death by:
One Sister
Mr. Nitzschke was a member of the Portage Masonic Lodge and the Murat Shrine, Michigan City. He was a member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield. He loved to go fishing, camping, and riding his Harley.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, Wheatfield.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
JoLee Shell
October 1, 1931 to May 25, 2015
HOBART - JoLee Shell, 83, of Fayetteville, GA (formerly of Hobart, Winamac and Portage, IN and Fayetteville AR), passed away on Monday, May 25.
She was born Oct. 1, 1931 to Ralph and Naomi McLead. She married Robert L. "Bob" Shell who preceded her in death.
She is survived by children: Janet L. Shell of Fayetteville AR, Robert W. (Annie) Shell of Fayetteville AR, and Rebecca (Michael) Adams of Fayetteville GA; son-in-law, Marc Campbell of Hobart IN; grandchildren: Marc Aaron Campbell, Stephen (Karen) Campbell, Steven Jacob Craig, Dallas Corwin III, Joshua R. Adams, Ross (Cathy) Adams, Rachael (Brian) Kopec, Jacob (Thuy) Adams, Sarah Adams, and Seth (Rachel) Adams; great grandchildren: Mitchel Campbell, Jack and Sarah Campbell, Rayne Craig, James Adams, Madeleine Adams, and Sienna Adams; sister, Janet Preble.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Shirley M. Campbell; sister, Mary B. Fosburgh; and brother-in-law, M. Percy Preble.
Mrs. Shell graduated from Hobart High School in 1949. She resided in Indiana for nearly 50 years prior to moving to Arkansas. She returned to Indiana in 1998 and resided in Portage until moving to Georgia in 2011. She was retired from the University of Arkansas and was a member of the Tippecanoe Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Winamac.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 20, at Hobart First United Methodist Church, 654 E 4th St, Hobart. Interment at Calvary Cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in JoLee's memory to the United Methodist Commission on Relief (www.umcor.org), Advance GCFA, PO Box 9068, New York NY 10087-9068.
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