Obituaries

Elden E. Reinhold

September 20, 1927 to January 3, 2014

SOUTH BEND - Elden E. Reinhold, 86, passed away at 3:03 pm, Friday, Jan. 3, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born Sept. 20, 1927 in Winamac to the late Clarence and Grace (Hassenplug) Reinhold. On Oct. 9, 1955 in Akron, IN, he married Mary (Doering) she preceded him in death in June, 1987. 

He is survived by his son, Scott (Kay Johnson) Reinhold; grandsons, Tony and Charles Reinhold; granddaughter, Michelle Cave; great-granddaughter, Lillian Horvath; great-grandson, Jamie Reinhold; brothers, Clair (Betty) Reinhold, Donald Reinhold, and Marion (Sharon) Reinhold; and sisters, Mary (Howard) Hammond, and Florence Johns.

He is also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Reinhold.

Mr. Reinhold worked for Bendix/Allied Signal as a divisional clerk for 36 years. He honorably served in the U.S. Army Infantry during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 284 and VFW 9820. He was a basketball referee for 61 years. He was also a track starter, umpired baseball and for a short time, football and soccer. He was the secretary for the St. Joseph Valley Officials Association and for IOSA for many years. He enjoyed camping and square dancing. He was a member and historian of the National Square Dance Campers Association.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m,, Thursday, 9, at St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd., South Bend. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Jan. 10), at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Riverview.

Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net

Memorials to American Cancer Society.

David L. Howard Sr.

September 5, 1953 to December 26, 2013

NORTH JUDSON - David L. Howard Sr., 60, Winamac, died Thursday, Dec. 26, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

He was bornSept. 5,1953.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. (CT), at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (CT), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, North Judson.

Steven Williams

May 25, 1955 to December 30, 2013

WINAMAC - Steven Williams, 58, Logansport, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born May 25, 1955, in Winamac, to Carl and Audrey Wagner Williams.

Survivors include:
Carl Williams, Kewanna, Father
Deb DeSchepper, Winamac, Sister
Lisa Williams, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Audrey A. Wagner Martin, Mother
David Williams, Brother
Linda Davis, Sister

Mr. Williams was a 1974 graduate of Winamac Community High School. He was an auto mechanic most of his life. He was also an auto racing enthusiast. He has been ill and struggling with cystic fibrosis for the past 20 years.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday (Jan. 2), at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Private family graveside services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be given to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

Jay L. Bonnell

October. 11, 1939 to December 30, 2013

WINAMAC - Jay L. Bonnell, 74, of Winamac died at 4:45 a.m., Monday, Dec. 30, at St. Frances Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born Oct. 11, 1939, in Winamac, to the late Sherald Lamar and Verla Glenn Haselby Bonnell. He married Shirley A. Foust Denton on Aug. 25, 1989 in Winamac. She survives.

19 Great Grandchildren
Sharlene K. Planck, Winamac, IN Sister
Tom J. (Sarah) Bonnell, Winamac, IN Brother
Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Chase Bonnell, Grandson
Emily Bonnell, Grandaughter
Linkin Fornelli, Great grandson
Lyle Dean Bonnell, Brother
James Planck, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bonnell  was a retired farmer and had worked for the Braun Auto Group in Winamac as the sales manager for many years. He had worked at Hammel Motors in Rochester. He had also worked at S&W Case IH in Winamac. He was a member of Winamac Masonic Lodge 262, South Bend Scottish Rite and the Orak Shrine Temple. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. He was a co-founding director of the Northern Indiana Power from the Past. He was a former member of the Eastern Pulaski Community Schools Board.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed woodworking, restoring antique tractors and using his John Deere compact tractor. He also enjoyed operating the lights for Nightshift Band. He enjoyed "coasting". He was a good family man and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday. Masonic Services will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 4), at the funeral home with Pastor Chad Ritchie officiating. Burial be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to American Lung Association, American Cancer Fund, Heart Fund or Kidney Foundation.

Mildred M. Spenner

August 5, 1909 to December 26, 2013

WINAMAC - Mildred M. Spenner, 104, of Indianapolis, formerly of Medaryville, passed away at 6:20 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, at her daughter’s home.

She was born Aug. 5, 1909, in Medaryville, to the late Charles and Hanna Schultz. She married Otto C. Spenner on Feb. 23, 1929 in North Judson. He died April 11, 1988.

Survivors include:
Darlene Clindinst, Indianapolis, Daughter
Charlotte (Harry) Cords, Lafayette, Daughter
5 Grandchildren
5 Great-grandchildren
3 Great-Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
1 Granddaughter
Lillian Pulaski, Sister
Ida Kuhnle, Sister
Charles Robert Schultz, Brother

Mrs. Spenner was a former Medaryville resident. She had lived on the same farm for over 98 years. Her family came to Medaryville from Kankakee, IL where her father ran a clothing store. She moved to Indianpolis six years ago to stay with her daughter. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Medaryville. She also served as a Sunday School teacher and was member of the Ladies Society. She graduated from Medaryville High School. She loved making quilts, gardening, fishing and traveling in her camper.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Monday, Dec. 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville park to purchase a bench in her honor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.

Kelley M. Erb

June 8, 1990 to December 20, 2013

NOBLESVILLE - Kelley Marlene Erb, 23, of Westfield, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, at her home.

She was born June 8, 1990 to Todd and Marylyn (Pattee) Erb in Indianapolis.

She is survived by her father, Todd Erb (formerly of Francesville); sister, Lindsey (Cody) Myers; brother, Brock Erb; nephew and niece, Hunter and Shaleigh Myers.

Miss Erb was a student at Ivy Tech, where she was pursuing her degree in early childhood education. She previously studied at Indiana Wesleyan University. She was a member of Grace Church where she enjoyed serving for Grace Kids Company, and was active in the Young Adults Ministry. She loved animals, especially dogs and horses, and she loved singing in her high school choir.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Grace Church, 5504 East 146th St., Noblesville. Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday (Dec. 27), at the church. Pastor David Rodriguez will officiate. Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery, Westfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Marylyn and Kelley Erb Wish Fund, in care of Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46062.

Condolences: www.randallroberts.com.