Obituaries

Cleatis D. Bailey

November 28, 1957 to March 24, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Cleatis Dean Bailey, 56, of Medaryville, passed away Monday, March 24, at his home in Medaryville. 

He was born Nov. 28, 1957 in Winamac, to Cleatis and Henrietta Wayberg Bailey.

Survivors include:
Brian (Haley) Bailey, Medaryville, Son
Kylea Bailey, Granddaughter
Henrietta Wayberg Bailey, Medaryville, Mother
Kathleen (Dave) Spitler, Valparaiso, Sister
Kristine (Dave) Krug, Valparaiso, Sister
Shelby Risner, Michigan City, Sister
Jeannen Franckowski, Michigan City, Sister
Henry Bailey, Medaryville, Brother
Mark (Tina) Bailey, Medaryville, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cleatis Bailey, Father
Jeanette Johnson, Infant Sister
Greg Risner, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bailey was a life-long resident of Medaryville. He had worked at Sealy Corporation in Rensselaer, for 35 years. He enjoyed flying RC airplanes and driving his RC dragster. He was very talented mechanically and liked working with his hands. He loved his family very much, especially his son and grandaughter. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, March 29), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Beverly K. Terry

March 12, 1944 to March 23, 2014

WINAMAC - Beverly Kay Terry, 70, of Winamac, died at 10 a.m., Sunday, March 23, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born March 12, 1944, in Knox, to the late Edward and Wilma Abbott Beauchamp. She married Dwayne M. Terry on June 28, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church, Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Todd (Angie) Lewis, Florence, KY, Son
Doug (Cindy) Lewis, Monterey, Son
Greg (Jackie) Lewis, Haubstadt, IN Son
Wesley (Lynn) Terry, Winamac, Step Son
Robert Terry, Winamac, Step Son
Theresa (Steve) McKinley, Rochester Hills, MI, Step Daughter
Christina Terry, Winamac, Step Daughter
Grandchildren Donnie Lewis, Lafayette; Daniel Lewis, Bass Lake; Reannon (John) Cobb, Kewanna; Bethanni Lewis, Nashville, TN; Deanna Lewis, Monterey; Anna Lewis, Monterey; Gyanna Lewis, Monterey; Kaylee Lewis, Bloomington; and Kelsey Lewis, Haubstadt. Step-grandchildren Sarah McKinley, Rochester Hills, MI; Michael McKinley, Rochester Hills, MI; Marcus Terry, Winamac; Mckenzie Terry, Winamac; and John Terry, Winamac. 
Great-grandchildren Samantha Molina, Lafayette; Kimberly Molina, Lafayette; and Blake Cobb, Kewanna.
Roger (Dorothy) Beauchamp, Leiters Ford, Brother
Larry (Paula) Beauchamp, Monticello, Brother
Guy (Liz) Beauchamp, Knox, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Robert Beauchamp, Brother

Mrs. Terry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Winamac, where she served as church secretary. She was a member of the Monterey American Legion Auxiliary and the Winamac Eagles Auxiliary. She was an employee of Eastern Pulaski Community Schools as a cook at Winamac Community High School. She also was the cashier in the lunch line and enjoyed visiting with the students every day. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially cooking for family gatherings.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The Monterey American Legion Auxiliary will conduct a service at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (March 26), at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. 

Memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, Winamac.

Jean "Lois" Hatfield

January 1, 1947 to March 12, 2014

KNOX - Jean "Lois" Hatfield, 67, of Monterey, passed away Wednesday, March 12, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

She was born Jan. 1, 1947 in Ober, Ind. to Bill and Nora Davis Pitts, both deceased.

She is survived by her husband, Curt Hatfield, her children, Allen White of Kewanna, Kelli Wildermuth (Jeremy) of Winamac, Marci Oliveira (Rene) of Rockport, TX, a step daughter, Christina Rose (Barry) of Rochester, sisters and brothers, Thelma Smith, Maudie Eberhardt (Jeff), Cindy Myers (George), Lisa Miller (Don), Les Pitts, and JC Pitts, three grandchildren and four step grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by five brothers.

Mrs. Hatfield has worked for many years for Pulaski County Human Services as a Head Start teacher, and most recently as the transportation coordinator. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. (CDT), Friday (March 21), at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. (CDT), Saturday (March 22), at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox. 

Berniece L. Riggs

April 18, 1926 to March 19, 2014

WINAMAC - Berniece L. Riggs, 87, of Winamac, died at 6:08 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at Christus Santa Rosa in New Braunsfels, TX.

She was born April 18, 1926, in Winamac, to Samuel and Bessie Edith Dean Lebo. She  married C. Paul Riggs on Sept. 8, 1945, in Winamac. He died April 29, 1994.

Survivors include:

Jennifer Riggs, Indianapolis, Daughter
Debra Miner, Lafayette, Daughter
Paula and Thomas Bognar, Hudson, OH, Daughter & son-in-law
Michelle and Miller Harkey, New Braunfels, TX, Granddaughter & grandson-in-law
Jenna Bognar, Step granddaughter
Vicki Bognar, Step grandaughter
Brittany Smith, Great granddaughter
Austin Smith, Great grandson

She was preceded in death by:
8 Brothers and Sisters

Mrs. Riggs was one of nine children, and was a life long resident of Pulaski County. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac, and was very active in her church. She and her husband Paul operated the local State Farm Insurance Agency from 1958 until 1988. She loved quilting and visiting her granddaughter and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday (March 28), at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (March 29), at the funeral home, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church Winamac.

Marilyn R. Powlen

January 6, 1931 to March 17, 2014

WINAMAC - Marilyn Ruth Powlen, 83, Winamac, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Monday, March 17, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Jan. 6, 1931, in Star City, to the late Ross and Orpha Rouch Fry. She married Richard Dwight Powlen on Oct. 19, 1949 in Lucerne. He died Nov. 15, 1994.

Survivors include:

Pamela Flanagan, Longmont, CO, Daughter
Rea (Jerome) Keller, Rochester, Daughter
Lorna (Joe) Petrucce, Noblesville, Daughter
Preston Powlen, Winamac, Son
10 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Brandon Keller, Great Grandson
Everett Fry, Brother
Virginia Fry, Sister
Garnett McFarland, Sister

Mrs. Powlen lived most of her life in Pulaski County. She was a member of First Christian Church in Winamac. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and watching and feeding birds. She loved farming with her husband and family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

A private graveside service will be held at Reed Cemetery, Winamac. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery.

Memorial donaions may be given to Riley Children’s Hospital. 

Donald C. Reaker

May 16, 1944 to March 14, 2014

WINAMAC - Donald C. Reaker, 69, Winamac, passed away at 9:52 p.m., Friday, March 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born May 16, 1944.

No funeral service will be held. Burial of cremains will be at Bremen Cemetery, Bremen.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.