Obituaries

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. 

Kenneth J. Lewark

November 28, 1951 to March 14, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Kenneth Joe Lewark, 62, of Medaryville, passed away at 8:19 p.m., Friday, March 14, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

He was born Nov. 28, 1951, in Medaryville, to  the late Leslie and Leona Archer Lewark. He married Charlotte D. Smith on July 27, 1974, at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Aaron (Danielle) Lewark, Medaryville, Son
Andrew (Marlana) Lewark, Medaryville, Son
Holly Black, Medaryville, Daughter
Samantha Black, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Madison Black, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Parker Lewark, Medaryville, Grandson
Colten Lewark, Medaryville, Grandson
Zoey Lewark, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Louise Pfledderer, Francesville, Sister
Bruce (Pam) Lewark, Monticello, Brother
Robert Lewark Sr., Francesville, Brother
Charles Lewark, Idaville, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Norma Jean Bailey, Sister
Wilbur Lewark, Brother
Fred Lewark, Brother
Leslie S. Lewark Jr., Brother
William Lewark, Brother

Mr. Lewark lived all of his life in Medaryville and graduated from Medaryville High School. He was a retired truck driver for Vulcon Materials where he worked for 33 years. He was a member of Local #150 of the Operating Engineers. He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church where he served as a trustee on church board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (March 19), at the funeral home, with Pastor Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Charles R. Kelsey

February 28, 2014

APALACHICOLA, FLA. - Charles R. Kelsey, 98, Monterey, died Friday, Feb. 28, in Apalachicola, Fla.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Hastings, Rapid City, S.D., and Martha Shouldis, Seymour, Conn.; five sons, Michael, Apalachicola, Fla., Arthur, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Robert, Monterey, David, Lake Lotawana, Mo., and Terrance, Culver; and a sister, Roberta Thomas, Phoenix, Ariz.

A celebration of life service will take place Sunday, May 25, in Monterey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be made to Public Television Michiana, Inc. or to Habitat for Humanity International.

Kelley Funeral Home in Apalachiocola, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.

William E. Hurley

October 2, 1937 to March 3, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Dr. William Ellis Hurley, 76, Lafayette, passed away Monday, March 3, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 2, 1937 in Hartrford City, to Joseph and Mary Ellis Hurley who preceeded him in death. He married Kathryn S. Kruger on Dec. 18, 1965. She passed away Dec. 29, 2004.

Survivors include a son, Jon M. Hurley, and two sisters, Marilyn R. Bryant and Pamela S. (Steve) Weaver, all of Lafayette.

Dr. Hurley was a 1955 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. He entered the U.S. Navy, serving from 1956-1960, and was stationed aboard the USS Newman K. Perry. After serving in the navy, he attended and graduated from the Purdue University School of Pharmacy in 1969. He also was a 1974 graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Remington and Lafayette. He was a ham radio operator and loved to fish, especially in Canada. He also enjoyed golfing, his dog "Toby" and growing flowers.

No services will be held. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.

Reagan Artist

March 2, 2014 to March 2, 2014

WINAMAC - Reagan Elizabeth June Artist, infant daughter of Matthew Artist and Courtney Fitz of Winamac, passed away at 7:01 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

She was born March 2, 2014, in Plymouth.

Survivors include:

Matthew D. Artist, Winamac, Father
Courtney L. Fitz, Winamac, Mother
Gemma L. Artist, Winamac, Sister
Wynona Fitz, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother
Ira Artist, Plymouth, Paternal Grandfather

She was preceded in death by:
Jon Fitz, Maternal Grandfather
Gloria Artist, Paternal Grandmother

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday (March 7), at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, with JC Minix officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Jesus "Jesse" Mendiola

September 18, 1956 to March 4, 2014

WINAMAC - Jesus "Jesse" Mendiola, 57, of Winamac, died at 11:13 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, at the home of his daughter in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956, in San Bonito, TX, to the late Jose and Maria Vincenta Sanchez Mendiola. 

Survivors include: 

Christina (Chad) Kasten, Winamac, Daughter 
Anne (Billy) Nies, Winamac, Daughter 
Sarah (Keaton) Durham, Brownsburg, Daughter 
Rachel Younger, Brownsburg, Daughter 
Kirsten Weldon, Hamlet, Daughter 
Connor Kasten, Grandchild 
Christian Kasten, Grandchild 
Rebecca Russell, Rochester, Companion 
Lupe Tijerina, Winamac, Sister 
Margarita Mendiola, Winamac, Sister 
Joe Mendiola, Lyford, TX, Brother 
Tony Mendiola, Joplin,MO, Brother 
Angel Mendiola, Winamac, Brother

He was preceded in death by: 
Michael Jo Mendiola, Son 
Michael Mendiola, Brother 

Mr. Mendiola was a maintenance man at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac for 38 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed running. He competed in two Chicago Marathons and two Indianapolis Mini Marathons. He enjoyed spending time with all of his family members. He was an auto racing fan and sports enthusiest. He was an avid Raiders fan.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (March 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice.

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