Obituaries

Bonnie L. Wireman

September 3, 1934 to April 3, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Bonnie L. Wireman, 80, of Brook, (formerly Medaryville) passed away at 2:04 p.m., Friday, April 3, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook.

She was born Sept. 3, 1934 in Wanatah, to the late Vernie and Martha Wagner. On Oct. 21, 1950, she married Gilford D. B. Wireman in Monon. He died Dec. 2, 2007.

Survivors include:
Richard A. (Roxane) Wireman, Hebron, Son
Martin J. Wireman, Gifford, Son
Michelle Florence, Granddaughter
Ricky Wireman, Grandson
Bradley Wireman, Grandson
Stacy Wireman, Granddaughter
Kimberly Wireman, Granddaughter
Matthew Wireman, Grandson
8 Great Grandchildren
Nancy and Peggy, her sisters

Preceded in death by:
David V. Wireman, Son

Mrs. Wireman attended the The Christian Church in San Pierre. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She owned Bonnie's Truck Stop in Grant Park, IL many years ago. Most recently, she retired as a security guard at NIPSCO in Wheatfield. She was an avid bird watcher and reader. She also collected miniature silver spoons. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Arrangements are pending.

Memorial donations may be given to family.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. 

Leroy A. Emery

January 29, 1937 to March 27, 2015

NORTH JUDSON - Leroy A. Emery, 78, Winamac, passed away Friday March 27, at his home.

He was born January 29, 1937.

He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Howard and Barbara O'Neill, two sons, Michael Emery and David Emery, 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his wife Shirley, son Dan, one sister and one brother.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Tuesday, at O'Donnell Funeral  Home, North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CT) (Tuesday, March 31), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery, Denham.

Imogene Richie Bell

April 11, 1934 to March 21, 2015

RENSSELAER - Imogene Richie Bell, 80, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday, March 21, at the VNA Horton Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

She was born in Elmrock, Ky. on April 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Coet and Hattie (Messer) Dobson. Her first marriage was to Frelin Richie on Oct. 4, 1952, and he passed away on Feb. 20, 1980. On Aug. 26, 1989, she married Thomas Jefferson Bell, and he passed away on Oct. 23, 1993.

Surviving are her loving children, Loretta Heidler of DeMotte, Karen Harding of Crown Point, Colleen (Charles) DeMoss of Wheatfield and Douglas (Tina) Richie of Rensselaer; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Hobart (Adna) Dobson of Rensselaer and William (Diane) Dobson of Florida; sisters Claudine Childers of Francesville and Gladys (Larry) Stonebraker of Brookston; brother-in-law, Cecil Williams of Rensselaer; and two sisters-in-law, Jean Dobson of Winamac and Alice Dobson of Rensselaer.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Lynn Richie; brothers, John and James Dobson; and a sister, Erma Williams.

Mrs. Bell graduated from the Gillam Township School. She was an employee of Sealy Spring manufacturing for the majority of her working years and was also employed as a secretary at Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac before entering into retirement. She was a member of the Hamlet Lions Club, the Starke County Historical Society, and the Better Homes Home Economics Club in Knox. She was a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Skills for Success Course, and was voted "Best Public Speaker" by her fellow participants. Never one to be idle, she served as a volunteer with the Pulaski County Hospice and with the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, at the funeral home with Elder Thurman Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Richie Cemetery in Rensselaer.

Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church.

Alaina Crosby Simpler

April 9, 1981 to March 28, 2015

MONTICELLO - Alaina Crosby Simpler, 33, of High Point, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 28,  at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

She was born on April 9, 1981 in Winamac. In 2010 she married Chris Simpler, who survives

Also surviving is her father, Steve and wife Annie Crosby of Star City; her mother, Gabrielle and husband Robert Chini of San Diego; her sons, Stone and Dylan Simpler, both of Thomasville, N.C.; her daughter, Alora Simpler of the home; her brothers, Nicholas and wife Amanda Crosby of Dayton, Adam and wife Michelle Chini, and Jordan Chini, both of San Diego; her sister, Kayla Crosby of Evansville; her maternal grandmother, Gertraud Felker and husband Norman Clyde of Royal Center; her niece, Eliza Crosby of Dayton; her mother-in-law, Barbara Sheffield, and father-in-law, Dave Sheffield, both of Thomasville, N.C.; and her four brothers-in-law, Tom, Rich and Brad Sheffield, all of Thomasville, N.C., and David Sheffield of Indiana. 

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Everett and Genevieve Crosby.

Mrs. Simpler was a 1999 graduate of Pioneer High School of Royal Center. She later attended Purdue University and Indiana Business College. A resident of the High Point, N.C. area since 2007, she worked with Purolator Filters and attended The Summit Church, where she exercised her strong faith. She loved sports and was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Buffalo Christian Church of Buffalo. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 3, at the church. Interment will be at Pro Cemetery. Additional services were held Wednesday in North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Alaina's Angel Fund at www.gofundme.com. Envelopes will also be available at the church. 

Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello is handling arrangements.

Danny L. Arthurhultz

June 23, 1952 to April 1, 2015

WINAMAC - Danny L. Arthurhultz, 62, of Culver, passed awayat 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at his residence. 

He was born June 23, 1952, in LaPorte, to the late Raymond and Charlene Garn Arthurhultz.

Survivors include: 
Daniel J. "Jamey" (Nickole) Arthurhultz, Culver, Son 
Jason L. Arthurhultz, Culver, Son 
Cayla Arthurhultz Granddaughter

Preceded in death by: 
3 Brothers 

Mr. Arthurhultz was a bass player in a band in the Chicago area for many years. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his sons and granddaughter.He enjoyed NHRA drag racing, He was an avid Notre Dame football fan. 

A private family service will be held at a later date. 

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Frank L. Tanner

October 29, 1926 to April 2, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Frank L. Tanner, 88, of Medaryville, passed away, with his family by his side, at 7:58 a.m., Thursday, April 2, at his residence following a short illness.

He was born Oct. 29, 1926 in Francesville, to the late Willard and Golden Wolfe Tanner. On Dec. 12, 1948 he married Ruth E. Watson at Medaryville Christian Church. She preceded him in death on Sept. 1, 2012.

Survivors include:

Charlene (Ron) Warner, Princeton, Daughter
Patrice (Terry) Freestone, South Bend, Daughter
Raymond Tanner, Medaryville, Son
Jerry (Cathy) Tanner, West Lafayette, Son
Kathy (Bruce) Wuethrich, Rensselaer, Daughter
Margaret (Doug) Leman, Francesville, Daughter
Marsha (Richard) Jurek, Naperville, IL, Daughter
Richard (Darlene) Tanner, Francesville, Son
Douglas (Suzanne) Tanner, Phoenix, AZ, Son
27 Grandchildren
41 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Lela Sandifur, Florida, Sister
Delos (Jackie) Tanner, Grand Rapids, MI, Brother
Donald (Judy) Tanner, Francesville, Brother
Dean (Wilma) Tanner, Lincoln, IL, Brother
Reba (Everett) Kopka, Winamac, Sister
Johnny Ringen, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Lois Tanner, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Bill Watson, LaPorte, Brother-in-law
Ben (Linda) Watson, Paulding, OH, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jordan Wuethrich, Grandson
Margaret Hazelett, Sister
Shirley Ringen, Sister
Vern Tanner, Brother
Floyd Tanner, Brother
Ezra Tanner, Brother
Lester Tanner, Brother
J.D. Tanner, Brother
Stephen Dornhecker, Son-in-law

Mr. Tanner was a longtime member of Medaryville Christian Church where he quietly served in numerous roles. He was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski and Starke counties, as well as a school bus driver and custodian at West Central School Corporation for almost 40 years. He enjoyed working with his hands and being outdoors. He and his wife enjoyed many camping trips over the years, especially the Tanner Family Campout. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his many grandchildren. He was a loving and faithful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville, with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Jasper County Hospice.