Obituaries
Jade M. Schneider
April 7, 1995 to April 17, 2015
MONON - Jade Matthew Schneider, 20, of Francesville, passed away at 1:06 (CST) a.m. Friday, April 17, in Valparaiso.
He was born April 7, 1995 in Lafayette, to Dale and Andrea (Rogers) Schneider.
Surviving with his parents are his siblings, Alyssa Schneider (Lance Nester) of Medaryville, Blake Schneider (Desire Hammond) of Knox, Alec Schneider of Francesville, Amanda Schneider of Francesville; Girlfriend Ashley Craig of Monticello; nephews and niece Brennin Schneider, Braylee Schneider, and Brynley Deteraz; Grandparents Richard Rogers (Carolyn: Deceased), Terri Johnson (John: Deceased), Evelyn and Bub Cooksey, Ken (Loretta: Deceased) Bernice Schneider. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jade also leaves behind a band of brothers, and an abundance of friends.
Also preceding him in death is grandmother, Mary Glotzbach; a cousin, Jessica Oliver; and an uncle, James Bailey III.
Mr. Schneider attended Kouts Schools and West Central High School and was planning to attend automotive engineering school in the fall. He worked for NWI Times delivering newspapers and attended Cornerstone Community Church in Kouts. He enjoyed spending time with his nephews and niece, working on mopeds, and playing video games. He enjoyed a good joke and playing pranks on friends and family. He had a caring and giving soul, always putting others needs before his own, and his beautiful smile lit up the room and invited everyone to smile with him. His loss has caused a void in the lives of those who knew him and he will be missed tremendously, but our love for him and his memory will always remain in our hearts.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, also at the funeral home; Pastor Jayson Birky and Jessica Brozyna officiating. Private family graveside services will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Jade Matthew Schneider Memorial Fund at Fifth Third Bank in Rensselaer.
Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
Roderick A. Heise
December 8, 1980 - April 17, 2015
KNOX - Roderick Allen "Rod" Heise, age 34, of Knox, passed away Friday, April 17.
He was born Dec. 8, 1980 in Winamac to Rudolph and Norma (Martin) Heise. On Sept. 16, 2013 he married Sara Polite. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents, Rudolph "Rudy" Sr. and Norma Heise of Monterey, his brother, Rudy Heise Jr. of Monterey, sisters, Kim Fischer (Steve) of Monterey, and Crystal Benson (Nathan) of North Judson, his brother-in-law, Mark Polite of Plymouth, and sister-in-law, Joanna Vitale (CJ) of Walkerton, 10 nieces and six nephews, and his best friend, Sox.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Randolph Heise.
Mr. Heise had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Union Local 150 Operating Engineers.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., (CT), Tuesday, at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Wednesday, April 22, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Bass Lake Cemetery.
Francis Galbreath
March 20, 1917 to April 22, 2015
MISHAWAKA - Francis "Frank" Galbreath, 98, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 22, in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Devon Frye in Mishawaka.
He was born the youngest of five children on March 20, 1917, to Ura Frain-Galbreath and John Thomas Galbreath on their farm near Winamac. On April 15, 1950, he married the former Loretta Errings in South Bend. She preceded him in death May 8, 2011, after 61 years of marriage.
He leaves behind his daughter, Donna; a son, Michael Galbreath of Oberlin, OH; three grandchildren, Janeen (Russ) Stephens, Wendy and Laura from out-of-state; great-grandchildren, Frances "Frankie" Conley (named for her great-grandpa), Clara Marie Stephens and Conor Stephens, and several great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grand-children.
Also preceding him in death were siblings, Albert, Gladys, Agnes and John, who leave behind some nieces and nephews in Michigan, New Hampshire and Florida.
Mr. Galbreath served in the U. S. Army during World War II in France and England form January 1943 to November 1945 in Military Railway Service and was awarded a bronze star. During his 61 years of marriage, he and his wife loved going to Saturday night dances with friends and relatives. Belonging to Elkhart Moose Lodge, F.O.E in Mishawaka and VFW Post 360, he was a retired truck driver and a member of Teamsters Local 360. He played the Tuba and French horn in Orak Band of the Shriners and German Band. He loved his music and was self-taught. In 1978 he made Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge in Osceola. He loved going to the cottage on Shavehead Lake, fishing, listening and watching his cub, playing poker and dog, Scoop. Over the last year his granddaughter, Janeen, helped be his caregiver along with Baby Clara who called her Great-Grandpa "Pee Paw." The kids also called him "Sandman" because he always had the best stories come nap time.
There will be no services.
Memorial donations may be made to Grace Hospice, 5838 W. Brick Road, Suite 101, South Bend, IN 46628.
Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
Colleen M. Durr
July 10, 1958 to April 26, 2015
WINAMAC - Colleen M. Durr, 56, Portage, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.
She was born July 10, 1958, in Gary, to Ralph and Roberta Bush Smith.
Survivors include:
Steven Ryan Durr, Venice, FL, Son
Monica C. Ranke, Valparaiso, Daughter
Kolten Smith, Grandson
Courtney Price, Granddaughter
Elizabeth Ranke, Granddaughter
Melody Ranke, Granddaughter
Ivan Ranke, Grandson
Ralph L. (Kimberly) Smith, Winamac, Brother
Robin J. (Ronald) McCart, Portage, Sister
Rebecca F. Smith, Valparaiso, Sister
Shannon M. Gasaway, Winamac,Sister
Preceded in death by:
Ralph L. Smith, Father
Roberta M. Bush Sims, Mother
Mrs. Durr was a member of the Nativity Catholic Church, Portage. She lived most of her life in Portage. She enjoyed movies, ice cream, crocheting, and playing video games. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life.
No services will be held.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
David A. Pugh
February 22, 1945 to April 21, 2015
WINAMAC - David A. Pugh, 70, of Huntington, formerly of Winamac and Kewanna, passed away at 11:12 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington.
He was born Feb. 22, 1945, in Winamac, to the late George L. and Dena Vantil Pugh.
Survivors include:
Phyllis Neal, Martinsville, Sister
Daniel Pugh, Jamestown, OH, Brother
Beverly Pugh, Georgia, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Martha Coers, Sister
Jerry Pugh, Brother
Burial will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Elizabeth Howat
March 31, 1922 to April 19, 2015
FRANCESVILLE - Elizabeth "Betty" Howat, 93, of Francesville, passed away at 8:36 a.m., Sunday, April 19. at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born March 31, 1922 in Ligonier, to the late Jesse and Helen Stage Squires. On April 30, 1944, she married Thomas Engle Howat in Wolcott. He passed away Jan. 29, 1983.
Survivors include:
Esther M. (John) Key, Oklahoma City, OK, Daughter
Jean M. Howat, Salt Lake City, UT, Daughter
Mary L. (Michael) Marks, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Claudia S. Howat, Tallahassee, FL, Daughter
Marcia E. (Gary) Winchester, Woodstock, GA, Daughter
Vivian J. (Randy Alsmeyer) Howat, Russellville, MO, Daughter
Gloria B. (Paul) Brown, Placerville, CA, Daughter
11 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Geraldine Squires, Frankfort, Sister-in-law
Preceded in death by:
David Nathan Abel, Grandson
2 Great Grandsons
George Squires, Brother
Lewis Squires, Brother
Mrs. Howat received a masters degree in elementary education from Indiana University. She was an elementary school teacher at Gilliam School and later at West Central Elementary School. She retired in 1987. She was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church in Francesville where she played the piano for many years. Throughout the years, she supported her children in 4-H. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and sewing. She was a former member of the Jasper County Hospital Auxiliary. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Hal Cohn officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to Francesville-Salem Township Public Library Children's Department, PO Box 577 Francesville, IN 47946.
James K. Hauser
June 29, 1930 to April 14, 2015
WINAMAC - James Keith Hauser, 84, Winamac, passed away at 4:19 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at his residence.
He was born June 29, 1930, in Star City, to the late Willard and Ruth Sims Hauser. He married Loraine Schneider on May 17, 1952, in Manhattan, KS. She passed away July 6, 1988. He later married to Betty Gould on May 18, 2009, in Tunica, MS. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Janice (Jamie) VanGorder, Zionsville, Daughter
Jeffery (Darlene) Hauser, Avon, Son
James (Karla) Gould, Star City, Step Son
Mary Mays, Winamac, Step Daughter
John (Robin) Gould, Star City, Step Son
Cheryl (Rick) Schultz, Star City, Step Daughter
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Mary Ann (Chuck) Webb, Winamac, Sister
Olive Dalka, Medaryville, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Dovie Hauser, Second Wife
Bruce Hauser, Brother
Willard Hauser, Brother
Della Moon, Former Companion
Mr. Hauser graduated from Star City High School in 1948 and lived in the area all of his life. He served in the US Army from 1952-1954. He was the former owner of DH&W Farm Supply and Trucking in Winamac. He also had worked as the manager of the Winamac CFS Plant and Kewanna CFS Warehouse. He was a longtime member and former chief of the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department. He was an active member of the VFW Post #1728 and American Legion Post #71 where he served as a member of the funeral honor guard. He also was a member of the Moose Lodge. He was honored by the American Red Cross for his many years of blood donations. He was a former member of the Pulaski County Water Rescue Team. He loved to dance. He also loved fishing, biking, walking, bowling, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and liked to just putter around.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 17, , at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW.
Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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