Obituaries

John W. Decker

November 12, 1958 to September 17, 2013

KNOX - John W. Decker, 54, of Monterey, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17. 

He was born Nov. 12, 1958 in Knox. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Decker of Monterey, his mother, Gerry Kitchen of Argos, children, Aaron Decker of Plymouth, Reana Jackson (Drew) of Plymouth, and Stacy Schlegal (Jamie) of Nappanee, brothers and sisters, Diane Lindh of Pennesylvania, Jimmy Decker of Plymouth, Joe Decker of Plymouth, Mary Cincush (Jim) of Valparaiso, and Debbie Boswell of Rochester, and 4 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, James Decker. 

Private family services were held.

M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox, handled arrangements. 
 

Genevieve O. Davis

September 30, 1926 to September 19, 2013

WINAMAC - Genevieve O. Davis, 86, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born Sept. 30, 1926, at Bruce Lake, to John and Frances Lesniak Ziemba. She married Robert P. Davis on Oct. 30, 1948, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac.

Survivors include her children:
Mark Davis, Beijing, China
John (Karen) Davis, Dublin, OH
Paul (Theresa) Davis, Indianapolis,
Mary Ziemba-Davis, Indianapolis,
Thomas (Donna) Davis, Zionsville,
Lillian (Mark) Youngblood, Franklin,
Anne (Randy) Coleman, Zionsville,
17 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Robert P. Davis, Husband
Aaron Michael Davis, Grandson
Rachael Marie Coleman, Granddaughter

Mrs. Davis was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. During her lifetime she enjoyed her family and extended relatives, many friends and travel opportunities. She completed her life surrounded by the company of her children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., followed by the scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept. 24), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donaions may be given to St. Vincent's Hospital Foundation, Indianapolis.

Fred Gilsinger

September 18, 2013

WINAMAC - Frederick M. Gilsinger, 88, of Kewanna, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Creasy Springs Health Campus, Lafayette.

He was born on March 13, 1925 in Chicago. He married Jessie Ruth Morgan in April 1946. She preceded him in death on April 18, 1996.

Survivors include:
John Gilsinger, Cincinnati, Son
Dale (Jayne) Gilsinger, Tulsa, OK, Son
Patricia (Steve) Dice, Lafayette, Daughter
Jesse Gilsinger, Grandson
Christie (Rob) Hough, Graddaughter
Diana Lazzell, Granddaughter
Mallory Archer, Great Granddaughter
Jesse Archer, Great Grandson
Sophia Hough, Great Granddaughter
Joan (Harry) Petrohilos, Yellow Springs, OH, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Margaret Mansolf, Mother
Frederick M. "Michael" Gilsinger, Jr., Son

Mr. Gilsinger was a 1943 graduate of Winamac High School. He was a second lieutenant and served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 6:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Sept. 23), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.
Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Anne's Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Nancy A. Fox

January 5, 1954 to September 13, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Nancy Ann Fox, 59, of Royal Center passed away at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Indianapolis surrounded by her family.

Born on Jan. 5, 1954 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rosemary (Stamer) Busch. On Sept. 20, 1986 she married Douglas F. Fox. He survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Erica S. Field (Mark) of Kewanna, son, Matthew D. Fox of Royal Center, daughter Katy R. Fox of Royal Center and son, Ross W. Fox of Royal Center; sisters, Linda Novak (Bruce) of Ft. Wayne, Bonnie Myer (Chuck) of Brookston, Sandy Burns ( Ralph) of Rockville, Sheryl Fritz (Fred) of Francesville, Patty Pfledderer (Denny) of Francesville, and Diane Cervenka (Mark) of Francesville, and grandchildren, Jadyn Field and Ali Field both of Kewanna.

Mrs. Fox was a 1972 West Central High School graduate. She was a lifelong homemaker and farmwife. She attended All Saints Catholic Church and she enjoyed the outdoors, attending and helping with various sporting events and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept.ember 17), at All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport with Father Dominic Petan officiating.

Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville.

Thomas W. Crissinger

March 21, 1934 to September 15, 2013

WINAMAC - Thomas W. Crissinger, 79, Star City, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, in the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 21, 1934, in Pulaski, to the late William Ora and Rosa Crist Crissinger. He married Arvilla A. Rater on Dec. 3, 1954, in Jeffersonville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
David T. (Elaine) Crissinger, Winamac, Son
Michael L. Crissinger, Star City, Son
Jonathan M. (Michelle) Crissinger Sr., Plymouth, Son
Kathleen I. Taff, Winamac, Daughter
Jesse F. Peter, Star City, Son
10 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty Maxwell, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
2 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
1 Granddaughter-in-law
1 Son-in-law
Mary Blohm, Sister
Robert Crissinger, Brother
George Crissinger, Brother
JoAnn Fox, Sister

Mr. Crissinger  farmed for 15 years, drove a semi truck for 35 years, and was a millwright from 1989 until his retirement. He was a member of Millwrights Union Local 1029. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Denham. He loved to sing at church. He was an avid NASCAR and dirt track racing fan. He formerly raced at Shady Hill Raceway for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very generous person who was always helping people. He loved working on old tractors, fishing, and floating down the river with his family.

No services will be held. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church, Denham.

Lee W.Bailey

January 8, 1942 to September 8, 2013

WINAMAC - Lee Winfield Bailey, 71, of Star City, passed away at 3:04 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, at Doctors Hospital in Breman.

He was born Jan. 8, 1942, in Flint, MI, to the late Clayton and Ann Slocum Bailey. He married Wanda L. Schwartz on Jan. 3, 1963 in Lake Station, IN. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Doug W. (Carrie) Bailey, Star City, Son & daughter-in-law
Josh Bailey, Grandchild
Nicole Bailey, Grandchild
Thad Stewart, Grandchild
Carrie Burgman, Grandchild
Charles Stewart, Grandchild
13 Great Grandchilldren
Clayton Scott Bailey, Monticello, Brother
John Bailey, CA, Brother

Preceded in death by:
2 Sons
1 Sister

Mr. Bailey worked as a millwright at National Steel Midwest Division for 32 years. He retired in 1999. He was a member of U. S. Steel Workers Union. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.He enjoyed fishing and boating.

No services will be held.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.