Obituaries
Lloyd D. Dickinson
March 5, 1941 to October 28, 2015
FRANCESVILLE - Lloyd Duane Dickinson, 74, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville), died at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Franciscan Health, Rensselaer after courageously battling illness over the last three years.
He was born March 5, 1941 in Rensselaer to the late Lloyd E. and Dorothy A. Moore Dickinson.
Survivors include:
Duane Scott Dickinson, St. Petersburg, FL, Son
Rodney Dean Dickinson, Bailey's Corner, Son
Cindy Sue Dickinson (Rick) Rhodenbaugh, Bloomington, Daughter
Rachel Smidler (Randy) Brick, Medaryville, Daughter
6 Grandchildren: Jamie, Miranda, Kevin, Angela, Ricky, and Hunter
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Martha Lou (Fritz) Hershman, Rensselaer, Sister
Sandra Kay Tatlock, Francesville, Sister
Norma Jean DeWitt Howard, Wheatfield, Significant Other
Preceded in death by:
Sheila Jo Dickinson, Daughter
Mr. Dickinson graduated from Medaryville High School in 1959 where he was a star athlete and proud to be a Black Horse. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion and a proud member of the 40 & 8. He faithfully participated in military honors services for his fellow veterans. He and his former wife Susie maintained a friendship throughout the years. He worked at Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in East Chicago for 30 years before retiring as a forklift operator in 1990. He was a proud member of the UAW.
Mr. Dickinson was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Moss Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed playing cards and was also a race fan and basketball fanatic. He enjoyed selling Hoosier Basketball Magazines all over the state of Indiana. He also enjoyed trips to South Dakota with Norma Jean, who throughout his illness remained a faithful caregiver. He attended First Baptist Church of Francesville. He recently received Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour. He loved his family very much, especially watching his grandsons play sports. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Nov. 2,) at the funeral home with Pastors Dennis Gutwein and Thomas Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside Service.
Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville American Legion.
Ronald J. Stupeck
October 18, 2015
HAMMOND - Ronald J. Stupeck, 76, of Medaryville, formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, at his residence.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores, (nee Juzwick); three children: Daniel (Mary) Stupeck, Linda (Bill) Sera, and Lorrie Stupeck; four grandchildren: David (Danielle) Stupeck, Heather Stupeck, Rene'e (Michael) Steifel, and Eric Sera; three great-grandchildren: Matthew Stupeck, Ava Steifel, and Alex Steifel; two sisters in law: Jacquelyn (late Clarence) Stupeck and Shirley (late Robert) Stupeck; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Estelle (nee Knapp) Stupeck; and brothers: Clarence and Robert Stupeck.
Mr. Stupeck was a Hammond resident for the past 63 years, before moving to Medaryville in 2002. He was a retired employee of Giltspur Expo Services.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Ave., Hammond (5 blocks W. of Calumet, 1 block N. of Gostlin). The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23, with Rev. Vladimir Janeczek officiating. Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.
John E. Brown Jr.
August 29, 1942 to October 8, 2015
MONON - John E. Brown Jr., 73, of Olney, IL died at 9:50 pm, Oct. 8, at Carle Foundation Hospital of Urbana, IL.
He was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Francesville to the late John E. and Ida M. (Widner) Brown Sr.
He is survived by his wife Nedra; 3 children, Rachelle (Gerard) Goodbold of Lafayette, Tish (Gary) Kruger of Francesville; and Jason (Molly) Brown of Monticello; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Connie Dalka of Reynolds.
Mr. Brown was a 1960 graduate of Monon High School and also graduated from the Indiana Police Academy at Indiana University. He married Dianne Robinson in 1961 in Monon and they had three children together before divorcing. He then married Nedra Brown, she survives. Mr. Brown was an avid farmer, police officer, and White County Coroner. He was a member of the Eagles and the Fraternal Order of Police.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19, at Bedford Cemetery in Monon with Rev. Chris Dodson officiating. A gathering for family and friends will immediately follow at the home of daughter Tish Kruger, Francesville.
Please mail memorial contributions to Gary and Tish Kruger, 10507 W 800 S, Francesville, IN 47946-8271.
Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com
Leona R. Utterback
May 12, 1923 to October 21, 2015
FRANCESVILLE - Leona R. Utterback, 92, of Francesville, passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
She was born on May 12, 1923 in Francesville to the late William and Minnie Kruger Cords. She married Donald C. Utterback on Sept. 2, 1942 in Medaryville. He passed away Sept. 21, 1996.
Survivors include:
Wayne D. (Linda) Utterback, Valparaiso, Son
Allen L. (Ann) Utterback, Winamac, Son
Dennis D. (Phyllis) Utterback, Wheeler, Son
11 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter
Irene Walter, Albuquerque, NM, Sister
Howard (Judy) Cords, Medaryville, Brother
Merl Cords, Medaryville, Brother
Charlotte Cords, Lafayette, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Ralph Cords, Infant Brother
Harry Cords, Brother
Judy Utterback, Daughter-in-law
Mrs. Utterback graduated from Francesville High School in 1941. She was retired from Peoples State Bank in Francesville, where she had worked many years as a banker. She was a very active member of St. James-Salem United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School and was also active in the Ladies Guild. She was also a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crosswords and word searches. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem United Church of Christ.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Glenn Cole
March 25, 1964 to October 18, 2015
WINAMAC - Glenn Cole, 51, of Winamac, died at 4:03 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born March 25, 1964, in Salyersville, KY, to the late Henry and Shirley Faye Barnett Cole. He married Cindy L. Hines on June 30, 1985 in Ripley, She survives.
Survivors include:
Dustin M. (Deanna Brummitt) Cole, Winamac, Son
Jeremy A. (Michelle Kmetz) Cole, Winamac, Son
Amanda F. Cole, Winamac, Daughter
Serenity Marshall, Granddaughter
Arik Cole, Grandson
Hazel E.(Steven) White, North Judson, Sister
Linda S. Collins, Kokomo, Sister
Adam (Jackie) Cole, North Judson, Brother
Charles (Suzzie) Cole, Portage, Brother
Barry E. Hartung, Peru, Brother
Dennis R. Hartung, Indianapolis, Brother
Mr. Cole was employed as an inspector at the Braun Corporation in Winamac for 17 years. He was a member of the NRA and the National Association for Gun Rights. He enjoyed eagle collectables and working in the garden. He grew beautiful roses. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cutting wood. He also raised animals. He enjoyed reading westerns by Zane Gray and Louis L'Amour. He liked "old time" country and blue grass music. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.
Judith A. Propes
May 31, 1939 to October 17, 2015
MEDARYVILLE - Judith Anne “Judy” Propes, of Idaville, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at Monticello Healthcare, Monticello.
She was born May 31, 1939 in Medaryville, to the late Aley and Helen Saltsman Netzel. She married Ray E. Propes on Dec. 16, 1961 in Walton. He survives.
Survivors Include:
Diana Ayers, Casper, WY, Daughter
Ray E. (Justina) Propes, Jr., Windsor, CO, Son
Laura (Wesley Graham) Bohnet, Albuquerque, NM, Daughter
Steven (Suzanne) Propes, Casper, WY, Son
16 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren
Ramona Doporto, Sister
Deborah Durham, Sister
Leroy Baker, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in Death by:
Helen Saltsman Netzel Wrench, Mother
Ethan DeSchneau, Grandson
Martha Baker, Sister
After she raised her children, Mrs. Propes earned her nursing degree at Casper College, Casper, WY. She worked many years as a registered nurse in Casper and Monticello. She was proud to be a nurse. She enjoyed nature, gardening, canning, cooking and working in the yard. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home with Pastor Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Home Health Hospice in Kokomo.
Online Condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com.
Joseph J. Nicolas Jr.
October, 3, 1937 to October 16, 2015
WINAMAC - Joseph J. "Joe" Nicolas, Jr., 78, of Winamac, passed away at 5:46 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
He was born Oct. 3, 1937 in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, to the late Joseph J. Sr. and Agnes Braun Nicolas.
Survivors include:
Denise (Terry) Beckner, Winamac, Daughter
Kathy (Glen) Zellers, Winamac, Daughter
Jim (Maria) Nicolas, Winamac, Son
Joetta (Dusten) Burns, Winamac, Daughter
JC (Josh Bradley) Nicolas, Winamac, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
5 Great Children
Paul (Betty) Nicolas, Indianapolis, Brother
Mary Swartzell, Winamac, Sister
Steve (Linda) Nicolas, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
3 Step Children
Many Step Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Clydetta Fitz Nicolas, Wife
Marjorie Field Heintz Nicolas, Wife
Mr. Nicolas graduated from Francesville High School. He was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County and was retired from Plymouth Tube and Winamac Beverage. He had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a lifetime member of the Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed tinkering with building projects. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580 or American Cancer Society.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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