Obituaries

Betty Colgrove

April 26, 1939 to July 9, 2015

WINAMAC - Betty L. Colgrove, 76, Winamac, passed away at 7:15 p.m.,Thursday, July 9, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born April 26, 1939, in Winamac, to the late Leo M. and Marie E. Scheffer Weisenburger. She married Garry D. Colgrove on June 14, 1958, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He passed away Nov. 12, 2011.

Survivors include:
Jefferey D. (Cheryld) Colgrove, Florence, SC, Son
Lori L. (Craig) Fletcher, Winamac, Daughter
Lisa A. Roth, Winamac, Daughter
Lynndy L. (Matthew) Boos, Winamac, Daughter
Leslie M. (Tara Ford) Colgrove, Winamac, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Dorothy M. Callahan, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Arden "Bud" Weisenburger, Brother
Richard "Dick" Weisenburger, Brother
Marjorie Mitchell, Sister
Virginia Worsham, Sister
Jean Moore, Sister
Donna White, Sister
Bobby Weisenburger, Brother
3 Grandsons
Millissa Glasson Colgrove, Daughter-in-law

Mrs. Colgrove and her husband were the former owners of Hank's Tire Service and the Pizza Haus in Winamac. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. She was retired from Eaton-Controls, Winamac. She also was a former advertising executive for the Pulaski County Journal & Independent. She enjoyed her weekly dinners with her granddaughters. She loved spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. (Friday, July 17), at the funeral home with Donald Norrick officiating. 

Memorial donations may be given to the Lupus Foundation.

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

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John H. Good

November 4, 1946 to July 1, 2015

KEWANNA - John Herbert Good, 68, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully on July 1, in Tyler.

Born on Nov. 4, 1946 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Delbert “Zeke” Roe and Geraldine “Ginger” Good.

Survivors include Lynette Good, son, Kirk Good and wife Kathy, daughter, Holly Short and husband Kevin, grandchildren, Hampton and Emma Short, all of Tyler, brothers, Larry J. “Joe” Good and wife Karen of Kewanna and Richard Roe Good of Logansport.

Mr. Good was a 1965 Kewanna High School graduate. He was also a U. S. Air Force veteran, serving four years with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was formerly employed for several years with the Rochester Sentinel newspaper. He also formerly worked at Kewanna Safety Products, where he did screen printing.  His most recent employment was with the Braun Corporation, where he worked for over 15 years. He moved to Tyler, Texas in 2001 to be closer to his family.  He suffered a battle with cancer complicated by several strokes.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with Pastor David Sommers officiating. Burial with military rites performed will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX. 75701 or online by visiting hospiceofeasttexas.org

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.