Obituaries

Forrest C. Stone

November 21, 1925 to August 20, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Forrest C. Stone, 89, Francesville, passed away at 5:01 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 21, 1925 in rural Francesville to the late Clarence and Gertrude Pike Stone. On Dec. 29, 1946, he married Gwendolyn Cook in Monon. She passed away June 15, 2010.

Gregory C. (Karen) Stone, Francesville, Son
Gary L. (Trudy) Stone, West Lafayette, Son
Michael F. (Lisa) Stone, Worcester, MA, Son
5 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Pauline Rowe, Sister
Dorothy Metzger, Sister

Mr. Stone graduated from Francesville High School in 1943. He was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County. Later in life, he enjoyed buying, selling, and refinishing antiques.He was an active member of the Francesville United Methodist Church where he served on the church board for many years. He was a Chicago Cubs and Purdue Boilermakers fan. He was a longtime member of the John Purdue Club, Golden Jacket Club and the Coach's Club. 

Mr. Stone was also a longtime member of the Francesville Lion's Club and a 50-year member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge #262 F&AM (formerly Monong Lodge of Francesville). He served on the Francesville Salem Township Library board. He was an avid golfer and very proudly achieved a hole-in-one at Curtis Creek Golf Course when he was 64. He was also an avid hunter. He enjoyed boating and water skiing. He taught countless kids how to ski over the years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday,at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 24, at the funeral home with Pastor Hal Cohn officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville United Methodist Church.

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

Donald H. Hirsch

December 23, 1941 to August 15, 2015

WINAMAC - Donald H. Hirsch, 73, Monterey, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago.

He was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Edwin and Rose (Jackel) Hirsch.

Survivors include:
Christine Burzynski, Monterey, Longtime Companion
Donald E. Hirsch, Madison, WI, Son
Rebecca G. (Rob) Kolanowski, Plant City, FL, Daughter
Joseph R. (Tina) Hirsch, Kewanna, Son
Timothy D. (Wendy Shepherd) Hirsch, Kewanna, Son
Allen Smith, Hammond, Son
Donald Smith, Watseka, IL, Son
Grandchildren Amanda Hirsch, Alex Hirsch, Matt Hirsch, Jake Hirsch, Damon (Destinie) Kolanowski, and Sean Kolanowski.
Noah Kolanowski, Great Grandson
Gerald (Joyce) Hirsch, Fishers, Brother
Dale (Connie) Hirsch, Crown Point, Brother
Sandy Hirsch, Valparaiso, Sister-in-law
Patricia Hirsch, Former Wife

Preceded in death by:
Gene Hirsch, Brother

Mr. Hirsch enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR, and watching sports. He also loved riding his motorcycle, spending time with family, gardening, and traveling. He was an avid carpenter and remodeled and built many homes over the years. He was a resident of Lake Bruce and Monterey for the past 25 years and formerly resided in Wheatfield. He was a longtime member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He owned the Lake Bruce Resort for many years. He was a current school bus driver for the Culver Community Schools, and formerly with the Kankakee Valley and Winamac Community Schools. He especially enjoyed driving the wrestling and basketball teams and watching their matches and games. He also enjoyed driving students on field trips and was always eager to drive whenever he was asked.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m.at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorial donations may be given to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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

David F. Penicaro

May 21, 1975 to August 14, 2015

WINAMAC - David F. Penicaro, 40, of Winamac, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, at his residence.

He was born May 21, 1975, in Knox, to Bradley and Cathy Reinhold Penicaro.

Survivors include:

Spencer D. Penicaro, Winamac, Son
Alexis Marie Penicaro, Winamac, Daughter
Cathy Ann Reinhold Penicaro, Kewanna, Mother
Paisyn Marie Johnson, grandchild
Steve Penicaro, Ocean Springs, MS, Brother
Gina (Michael) Oaf, Royal Center, Sister
Tami Tetzloff Bonnell, Winamac, Fiance
Clair and Betty Hoffman Reinhold, Winamac, Grandparents

Preceded in death by:
Bradley Allen Penicaro, Father
Frank and Arnabelle Stepp Penicaro, Grandparents 

Mr. Penicaro was a process manager at Plymouth Tube, Winamac. He had worked there for six years. He was also a former employee of Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna for 16 years. He was the owner of Penicaro Electric in Winamac. He enjoyed flying with John Haley. He also enjoyed shooting his guns. He was a hard worker who enjoyed spending time at work. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially his granddaughter. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, IN.

Memorial donations may be given to American Heart Association.

Vivian L. Brooks

November 23, 1914 to August 11, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Vivian LaVerne (Fogle) Siemens Brooks, age 100, of Francesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Nov. 23, 1914 to the late George Washington Fogle and Edna (Woosley) Fogle in the Danvers, Ill. area. 

She attended one year in a public school before attending the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) Jacksonville. She became the second Homecoming Queen in 1934, graduating in 1935.

The following information was taken from the ISD School Graduation Book: “I hate nobody: I am in charity with the World.” Vivian, the ISD little “Blondie” was always happy and a busy girl. She was very successful in cooking and sewing. She made a lovely dress that was chosen to be taken to the Chicago World’s Fair, in which her family received $100. She was athletically successful in horseshoe pitching, swimming, life-saving, baseball, volleyball, basketball, cage ball and soccer. She was a strong swimmer and once saved the life of a drowning girl. Vivian received a bronze medal from the Girl Scouts Association in recognition of being an outstanding Girl Scout, which she continued to hold that medal dear to her heart throughout her life. She was a member of the clubs at ISD and was an officer in the Dramatic Club, the M.I.S. and Girls’ Athletic Association. She was a participant in the following plays: The Princess, Elmer, Beauty Culture of 1940, King Midas and the Christmas Carol. Her hobby was doing fancywork.

She married Hermann Siemens on Nov. 15, 1946, who passed away Nov. 19, 1952. The couple had one daughter, Aileen Edna (Siemens) Steele (husband Max) and grandson Bryan Steele. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Reagan Leigh Steele on May 21, 2013, and has one surviving great-granddaughter, Alexandra Oriana Deryn, a student at West Lafayette High School. She is also survived by her brother Weldon Fogle of Carlock, IL.

She participated in the Medaryville High School PTA, sewing costumes for the marching band twirlers and her daughter, Aileen, as drum major, along with sewing homemade clothes, making wonderful quilts, crocheting, gardening, canning and preserving. She was always available to help with the former Medaryville Potato Fest Celebration and helping with Lion’s Club dinners.She kept busy being a farm wife, and working as a seamstress in the Medaryville Garment Factory. She was a member of the Medaryville St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and the Pulaski Co. Aim Hi Home Extension Club. Vivian worked a short time milking cows and for several years, raising layer chickens.

She married Alfred Brooks on Nov. 19, 1966. He died March 14, 1986. A widow for the second time, she retired but continued to do quilting, gardening and preserving her produce along with becoming a grandma. Most recently she became a resident of Parkview Haven Retirement Facility in Francesville, where she enjoyed the musical entertainment, the social activities, including participating in the bell chior and Bingo. She loved receiving cards and watching TV18 to see if her great-granddaughter, Alex, was caught on camera as a West Lafayette High School athlete. She enjoyed visiting with Regal, the family’s yellow lab. She would also inquire about the three family kitty siblings: Snowball, Orange Blossom and Little Dude.

She was also preceded in death by:

Lyle Fogle, Brother
Marion Fogle, Brother
Mona Meinders, Sister
Wilma Murphy, Sister

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home with Pastor Charles Blakey officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Alexandra O. Deryn Education Fund, c/o Lakes Federal Credit Union, Monticello.

John F. Myers

February 17, 1960 to August 9, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - John F. Myers, 55, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, at his home surrounded by his family (and his cats) after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia.

He was born Feb. 17, 1960 in Lafayette, to the late Robert G. and Joyce Musgrave Myers. On Febr. 18, 1995, he married Sandra Ragan, in Delphi. She survives.

Survivors include:

Kristopher (Lisa) Storey, Buffalo, Son 
Tami Gouty, Wisconsin, Daughter 
Amber Storey, Wabash, Daughter 
Samantha Freshour, Granddaughter 
Joshua Freshour, Grandson 
Bailey Storey, Granddaughter 
Hunter Autumn Storey, Granddaughter 
Robert G. (Cheri Lundstrom) Myers, Jr., Michigan City, Brother 
Anna M. Myers, Medaryville, Sister 
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins 

Preceded in death by: 
Jessica Storey, Daughter 

Mr. Myers was a 1978 graduate of West Central High School. He worked for many years at Monon Trailer and Alcoa Inc. in Lafayette. He was past-president of the Carpenter's Union. He was a lifetime member of ABATE and the North America Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved his family very much. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug.15, at the funeral home with Pastor Todd Masters officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to to the family or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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

Margaret A. Freeman

January 27, 1939 to August 9, 2015

WINAMAC - Margaret A. "Marge" Freeman, 76, passed away at 1:16 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, following a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 27, 1939 at Lake Bruce, to the late Raymond and Opal C. Hurlburt Button. On Jan. 27, 1961, she married Jerry R. Freeman in Knox. He survives.

Also surviving are:  

Larry J. "LJ" Freeman, Royal Center, Son 
Marla M. Freeman, Winamac, Daughter 
Scott R. Freeman, Winamac, Son 
Michelle (Vincent) Pratt, Granddaughter 
Justine Hewitt, Granddaughter 
Kalin Freeman, Grandson 
Linae Pratt, Great Granddaughter 
Jerry L. Pratt, Great Grandson 
Thelma (Harold) Hopkins, Winamac, Sister 
Lena (Clyde) Gourley, Buffalo, Sister 
Jerry (Janet) Button, Winamac, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Renee N. Freeman, Granddaughter 
Gerald Button, Brother 
Shirley Button, Sister-in-law 

Mrs. Freeman attended school in Winamac.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winamac. She taught SundaySchool for many years. She was a faithful reader of her Bible and Our Daily Bread devotionals. She enjoyed participating in the Christian Woman's Fellowship. She enjoyed camping and watching Jerry race at Shady Hill. 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 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First Baptist Church.

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