Obituaries
Max A. Grostefon
February 5, 1929 to September 30, 2012
WINAMAC - Max Arden Grostefon, 83, of Winamac, died at 1:25 p.m., Sunday, Sep. 30, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Star City, to the late Carl B. "Nick" and Nellie Mae Powers Grostefon. He married Lula A. Hilficker on April 22, 1967 in Logansport. She died on Sept. 28, 2008.
 Survivors include:
Jack R. (Donna) Grostefon, Ft. Myers, FL, Brother & Sister-in-law
Sandra K. Grostefon, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Nicholas E. Grostefon, Brother
Clara Elizabeth Korba, Sister
Don A. Grostefon, Brother
Mr. Grostefon was a member of Star City United Methodist Church in Star City. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had worked at Plymouth Tube in Winamac for over 25 years. He was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. He cared about his family and friends very much.
Vistiation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will followe at 11 a.m. (Saturday, Oct. 6), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be given to Star City West Cemetery.
Charlotte Brandt
October 1, 1942 to September 28, 2012
WINAMAC - Charlotte Brandt, 69, Culver (formerly of Winamac) died at 10 p.m.,Friday, Sept. 28, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.
She was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Winamac to the late Ules A. and Martha A. Gumz Brandt
 Survivors include:
Arnold (Nancy) Brandt, Winamac, Brother and sister-in-law
Jeffrey (Tammy) Brandt, Winamac, Nephew
Joseph (Annette) Brandt, Winamac, Nephew
Gerry (Mary) Brandt, Winamac, Nephew
Several great nieces and great nephews
Vern Faulstich, Monterey, Companion
Ms. Brandt was born and raised on the family farm in Winamac. She moved to Culver in 1998. She worked as a seamstress at the Hart, Schaffner and Marx factory in Rochester for 35 years. She was also a farmer. She enjoyed farming and decorating her home. She enjoyed raising a garden and canning her produce.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Oct. 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to: American Stroke Association.
Harold L. Ailes
November 19,1934 to September 28, 2012
MEDARYVILLE - Harold L. Ailes, 77, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Kouts, to the late John "Jack" and Laura Peck Ailes. He married Betty Poisel on Sept. 29, 1956 in Medaryville. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Cathy (Roger) Frinkel, Medaryville, Daughter
Lyne (Mark) Conley, LaPorte, Daughter
Cheryl (Kenny Messer) Ailes, San Pierre, Daughter
Grandchildren Mike (Heather) Ross, Amber (Nick) Hawkins, Nicole (David Saltsman) Conley, Justin (Breanna Tolson) Burch, and Angela (Brandon) Floyd; and step-grandchildren Roger Frinkel, Jr., and Joe (Britnee Eldridge) Frinkel; 9 Great Grandchildren and 4 Step Great Grandchildren.
Betty Hyslop, Highland, Sister
Barbara (Joe) Benish, San Pierre, Sister
Roy (Joyce) Ailes, Lake Village, Brother
Paul (Lorraine) Ailes, Jacksonville, FL, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Grandchildrne MacKenzie Conley, Brandon Burch, and Kaitlyn Frinkel
Sisters Edith Pinkerton, Elsie Rush, and Dorothy Stewart
Brothers Clarence Ailes, Carl Ailes, Donald Ailes, and John "Junior" Ailes
Mr. Ailes was a longtime resident of Medaryville. He served as a volunteer fireman for 20 years and had been assistant chief for 2 years. He had also been reserve deputy town marshall for many years. He was baptized in the Medaryville Christian Church. In recent years, he attended the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and kids and doing yard work. He especially enjoyed helping others. He loved his family very much.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Oct, 1), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen and Pastor Bill McNabney officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Billie Ann Hamm
September 17, 2012
NORTH JUDSON - Billie Ann Hamm, 33, of Monterey, passed away Monday, Sept. 17.
Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT) at the at the O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., (CT), Friday (Sept. 21), at the funeral home.
John A. Matthes
February 28, 1947 to September 17, 2012
KOUTS - John A. Matthes, 65, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Queens, N.Y. to the late Carl and Claudia Quinces Matthes. He married Nadine G. Mooney on March 23, 1974. She died in 2005.
Surviving are his children: Robert A. Matthes, Rebecca P. Galyk, Charlie A. Matthes, Jennifer C. Matthes, Bridget A. Matthes, Natalie R. Matthes, John J. Matthes Jr., Ellen B. Matthes, Kit A. Matthes, Frederick A. Matthes; siblings: Fred Matthes, Alect0x Matthes, Vicki Beckman, Elizabeth Miller and Mary Reynoso; and numerous grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were two children: Matthew and Clarissa Matthes and sister, Carol Ann Matthes.
Mr. Matthes was a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years, and was awarded the Purple Heart as well as other military medals. He was an accomplished inventor with several patents.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. (CT), at Kosanke Funeral Home in Kouts. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday (Sept. 22), at the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson with Father Terrence Bennis officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Winamac, at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Donald L. Gravenor
March 19, 1920 to September 23, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Donald L. Gravenor, 92, of South Bend, died at 11:40 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, at The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in South Bend.
He was born on March 19, 1920 in Carlinville, IL to the late John and Ada Lewis Gravenor. He married Nancy L. Dalton Sheetz on Dec. 3, 1983. She survives.
Survivors include:
John Gravenor, Jacksonville, FL, Son
Don Gravenor, Walkerton, Son
Tom Gravenor, Sout Bend, Son
Alan (Caroline) Sheetz, Indianapolis, Step-Son
Shannon (Larry) Rothman, Miami, FL, Step-Daughter
Mike (Brenda) Sheetz, Valparaiso, Step-Son
Preceded in death by:
Sheri VanRossen, Step-Daughter
Wyndham Gravener, Nephew
Mr. Gravenor served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought on the beaches of Normandy. He was a retired foreman from the Bendix Corporation in South Bend.
A private graveside service will be held at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion.
Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, is handling arrangements.
Margaret K. Heiden
October 27, 1926 to September 18, 2012
WINAMAC - Margaret K. Heiden, 85, of Silver City, NM died at 1:29 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Silver City, NM.
She was born Oct. 27, 1926 to John and Rosa Poole Kruzick in Winamac. She married John F. Heiden. He died June 6, 1976.
A graveside service at St. Peter's Cemetery in Winamac, will be held Monday, Dec. 3.
Local arrangements are being handled by Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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