Obituaries
Charles R. "Chuck" Webb
September 21, 1931 to September 14, 2015
WINAMAC - Charles R. "Chuck" Webb, 83, of Winamac, died at 1:01 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1931 in Winamac to the late William H. and Eula E. Campbell Webb. On July 24, 1953, he married Mary Ann Hauser in Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Julie A. (Sam) Hicks, LaGrange, Daughter
Alison N. (Marc) Peterson, Momence, IL, Granddaughter
Charles E. (Brandi) Schlabach, Logansport, Grandson
Steve (Terri) Hicks, Angola, Grandson
Jeff (Retha) Hicks, Angola, Grandson
Jennifer (Nicholas) Pack, Angola, Granddaughter
Randall Hicks, Portland, OR, Grandson
8 Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews
Tom & Barb White & Family, Winamac, Extended Family
Preceded in death by:
William T. Webb Brother
3 Half Sisters
1 Half Brother
Mr. Webb served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #71 and the VFW Post #1728. As a member of the local honor guard, he presented the flag and played taps at the graveside for numerous fellow veterans. He retired as postmaster of the Winamac Post Office in 1989. Following retirement, he was employed at Frain Mortuary, where he worked for over 26 years.
Mr. Webb served on the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department for 31 years. He enjoyed helping with the German Festival. He joined the Winamac Kiwanis Club in 1975, and he served as its president in 1981. He enjoyed helping with the pancake breakfast. His dedication to the club allowed him to maintain a perfect attendance record. In 2014, he received the Kiwanian of the Year award. He was a 50-year member and Past Master of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM. He also served many years as chaplain for the Masonic Memorial Services.
Mr. Webb was an avid reader and liked to play golf. He was a Winamac Warrior sports fan and an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He especially enjoyed going to Purdue football games with Tom White and Notre Dame Football games with Paul Gilsinger. Chuck and Mary Ann loved to travel. They had visited 46 states together. They also enjoyed going to Four Winds Casino, listening to live music, and attending social functions. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He faithfully attended his grandchildren's functions over the years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. A Kiwanis memorial service will take place at 7 p.m., followed by a Masonic service at the funeral home, Thursday The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Donald L. Stigen
June 21, 1952 to September 9, 2015
WINAMAC - Donald L. Stigen, 63, of Lafayette, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:40 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health - Lafayette East, Lafayette.
He was born June 21, 1952, in Chicago, to the late Archie "Art" H. and Margaret Ann "Marge" Frahman Stigen. He married Debra Marie Kough Sept. 6, 1980 in Winamac. She died Sept. 2, 2000.
Survivors include:
Duane Stigen, Bloomington, Brother
Lee Stigen, Grand Junction, CO, Brother
Les (Linda) Stigen, Winamac, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Sonja Renee Stigen, Sister
Mr. Stigen served in the U.S. Army from 1976-1979. He was a part of the dignitary security team often working with the FBI. He served with the Pulaski County Sheriff's office from 1982-1987. He served as chief of the Winamac Police Department from 1987-1988. In October of 1988, he went to work for the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. He served as a patrolman and later joined the detectives division where he served until 2006. While serving with the detectives he was the lead evidence technician and mentored many young deputies. As a detective, Mr. Stigen was instrumental in the development of the property room. He also worked high profile cases including the Roselawn plane crash and the attempted courthouse bombing. In 2007, he began working as a civil process server and was a special deputy of the TCSO. He retired in December of 2014. He was instrumental in forming the Tippecanoe County Bomb Squad in 1999. He also served as bomb squad commander.
Mr. Stigen enjoyed fishing and hunting. He will be sadly missed by his family and co-workers.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon, (Wednesday, Sept. 16), at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery, Lake Bruce. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to Tippecanoe County Humane Society.
Darl L. Field
January 16, 1963 to September 2, 2015
WINAMAC - Darl L. Field, 52, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 2, at his home.
He was born Jan. 16, 1963 in Rensselaer, to Devon and Beverly Olson Field.
Survivors include:
Devon and Beverly Olson Field, Winamac, Parents
Duane (Cathy) Field, Winamac, Brother
Darwin (Julie) Field, Winamac, Brother
Darrin (Dana) Field, Winamac, Brother
6 Nieces
2 Nephews
5 Great Nieces
4 Great Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Richard and Leora Hartwick Olson, Maternal Grandparents
Harry and Dorris Keiger Field, Paternal Grandparents
Daniel Duane Field, Infant Nephew
Mr. Field graduated from West Central High School in 1981. He had been employed at Galbreath for many years. In his younger years, he worked on the family farm. He attended the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. He also enjoyed woodworking, especially making bird houses. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary; and one hour prior to services at the church Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 7, at Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac, with Pastor Brett Smith officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Church of the Nazarene or Gideon's International.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marjorie A. Scheffer
February 11, 1931 to September 2, 2015
WINAMAC - Marjorie A. Scheffer, 84, of Monterey, passed away at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at her home.
She was born Feb. 11, 1931 in rural Star City, to the late John and Ranna M. Roberts Murphy. On May 8, 1948, she married Bernard Arden Scheffer in Star City. He passed away June 16, 1999.
Survivors include:
Judy Smith, Monterey, Daughter
Keith (Deb) Scheffer, Star City, Son
Greg (Becky) Scheffer, Leesburg, Son
Sam Rogers, Winamac, Son-in-law
Ranna (Martin) Quimby, Granddaughter
Allison Scheffer, Granddaughter
Jamie (Dan) Wenzler, Granddaughter
Jesse (Rhonda) Bitterling, Grandson
13 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren
Alice Fox, Kewanna, Sister
Patsy (Cyril) Hahn, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Terry Rogers, Daughter
Virginia Hardy, Sister
Dorothy Herr, Sister
Jean Sharp, Sister
Mrs. Scheffer was retired from GenCorp in Logansport, after 30 years. She was a member of the local Steel Workers Union. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in North Webster. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially flowers, gardening, mushroom hunting and camping. She loved her dog, Chloe very much. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m., (Wednesday, Sept. 9), at Frain Mortuary with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Private entombment will be at a later date in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be given to The American Cancer Society in memory of Marjorie's daughter Terry Rogers.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Randall "Keith" Hardesty
December 12, 1948 to August 30, 2015
VALPARAISO - Randall “Keith” Hardesty, 66, of Winamac, formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, with family by his side.
He was born Dec. 12, 1948 to Donald W. and Charlotte M. (Bacia) Hardesty.
On Nov. 1, 2008 he married Betty Gordon who survives, along with his children: Joshua (Tina) Hardesty of Valparaiso, Rachel (Tom) Underwood of Valparaiso, step-children: Chris (Cari) Richards, Bob (Patty) Richards, Janice (John) Denham, Sarah (Rich) Anderson, sister, Donna (Larry) Dankoff of Kouts, granddaughters: Maile Hardesty and Hannah Raye and nine step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Hardesty graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1967. He was a member of Garyton Covenant Church in Portage. He enjoyed target shooting as a longtime member of the NRA, fishing and working with his model trains. He had been a welder with NIPSCO for over 20 years retiring in 2006.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso with funeral service folloing at 6 p.m. (CT). Rev. Carol Nordstrom will officiate, and cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice of Porter County.
Justin Haluck
September 22, 1983 to August 29, 2015
KNOX - Justin Haluck, 31, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29.
He was born Sept. 22, 1983 in Knox.
Survivors include his parents, Steve Haluck of Illinois and Nina Bau (John) Piwtorak of Winamac; grandparent's Alban and Kathryn Bau; daughter Jayden Haluck; and brother James Haluck.
Mr. Haluck worked in construction.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Winamac Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses.
Shirley M. Bowen
June 24, 1920 to July 25, 2015
WINAMAC - Services have been set for Shirley Mae Bowen, 95, of Glendale, AZ (formerly of Winamac) who passed away Saturday, July 25.
She was born on June 24, 1920 in Shamokin, PA to the late Alvin Harold and Emma Viola Shallick Jones. She married Marvin Floyd Bowen on Nov. 16, 1944 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1985.
Survivors include:
Marvin R. (Sharon) Bowen, Glendale, AZ, Son
Grandchildren: Jason (Vickie) Bowen, Glendale, AZ; Brian (Sheri) Bowen, Blue Ridge, VA; and Amanda (Caleb) Thompson, Beavercreek, OH
10 Great Grandchildren: Taylor, Hannah, Justin, Ashley, Matthew, Jonathan, Brynn, Sophie, Christabel, and Josiah.
Florence Heitzman, Sister; Jack Jones(Cora Ellen), Brother; Erma Lorenz, Step-Sister; Margaret Jones, Sister-In-Law; Becky Bowen, Sister-In-Law.
Preceded in death by:
Paul Harvey Bowen, Son; Faye Jones, Sister; Edward Jones, Brother; Betty Long, Sister; Alvin Jones, Brother.
Mrs. Bowen was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Class of 1943. She was a musician, musical instructor, and homemaker. Over the years, she served as the organist at several local churches. She enjoyed poetry and reading Heartsong Books. She was a member of Bethel Bible Church, Winamac. She had been active with the Pulaski County Council on Aging and the Von Tobel Senior Center in Winamac, as well as the American Legion Auxiliary in Chicago. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac. Burial of cremated remains will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, following services.
Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church Missions Fund.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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