Obituaries

Daniel J. Reedy

January 27, 1991 to March 28, 2013

WINAMAC - Daniel J. Reedy, 22, of Winamac, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Thursday, March 28, at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after an extended battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

He was born Jan. 27, 1991 in Winamac.

He is survived by:
Brenda Reedy (Mike Blinn) McIntosh, Winamac, Mother
Rick (Kathy) Reedy, Winamac, Father
Brothers David Reedy, Colton Reedy, Dillan Reedy, and Dalton Reedy, all of Winamac; step-brother Nolan Jenkins, Winamac, and step-sister Alyssa Jenkins, Winamac.
Nephews Wylie Knapp and Abel Reedy.
Judith (George) Stinemetz, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother
Richard Reedy, Francesville, Paternal Grandfather
Carol Reedy, Winamac, Paternal Grandmother
Aunts and Uncles Burke (Sonya) Tarble, Ashburn, VA, Gerry Jo (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Susan (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Missy Hoffman, Winamac, Mike Stinemetz, Florida Aaron Reedy, Winamac, Mark Reedy, Winamac, Derek Reedy, Winamac, and Amber Reedy, Indiana.
Cousins: Zach Tarble, Nate Tarble, Kiki Tarble, Christopher Whitehead, Andy Stearns, Madison Stearns, Alex Stearns, Heidi Stinemetz, Mindi Converse, Mallori Hoffman, Gabe Hoffman, Jessie Roman, and Michael Roman.

Mr. Reedy graduated from Winamac Community High School in 2009. He enjoyed playing darts, and mudding in his Ford. He liked to hang out with his friends and live life to the fullest. He was a true farmboy at heart. He loved to spend time farming with his Papaw and fixing the barn if it needed fixing. He also loved to fish with his Gramps.
He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed. His smile will always be remembered.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (March 30) at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Danny.

Agnes M. Kline

May 3, 1926 to March 18, 2013

KEWANNA - Agnes M. Kline, 86 of Monterey, passed away at 4:34 p.m., Monday, March 18, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.

Born May 3, 1926 in Culver, she was the daughter of the late Clurel and Nellie (Shively) Mikesell. On Dec. 15, 1946, she married Marion F. Kline. He preceded in death on Dec. 24, 1997.

Survivors include her sons, Gary L. Kline (Julie) of Kewanna and Ned A. Kline (Ruth) of Seattle, Wash., daughter, Lisa Blackford (Bill) of Bowie, Md., sisters, Joyce E. Plante of Culver and Betty L. Miller of Elkhart. She is also survived by grandchildren, Phillip Kline and Lorena Kline, both of Kewanna, Bryce Blackford and Amber Blackford, both of Bowie, Md., Danae Kline and Danica Kline, both of Marysville, Wash. and great grandson, Dawson Blackford of Bowie, Md.

Mrs. Kline was a 1945 Leiters Ford High School graduate. She was a homemaker and beautician. She was a former member of Zion Gospel Chapel in Kewanna. She attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church at Lake Bruce. She was also a member of NBC Extension Homemakers, Fulton County Farm Bureau and Gideon’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing embroidery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (March 22). Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens of Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International and/or Bashor Children’s Home, P.O. Box 843, Goshen, IN. 46527

Arlene J. Gutwein

January 27, 1931 to March 21, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Arlene June Gutwein, 82, Medaryville, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, March 21, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 27, 1931, in Francesville, to Ernest E. and Sylvia Malchow Smith. She married Adam Jacob Gutwein on Nov. 26, 1950 in Francesville. He survives.

Also surviving are three sons Mitchell (Tammy) Gutwein, Lafayette, Dennis (Kitty) Gutwein, Medaryville, and Roger (Chelle) Gutwein, Cincinnati; 9 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren; three sisters Phyllis (Don) Anderson, Granbury, TX, Madeleine (Fred) Gutwein, and Diana (James) Culp, both of Francesville, one brother Ron Smith, West Lafayette, and a sister-in-law Clara Smith, Las Vegas.

She was preceded in death by one sister Paulina Smith and one brother Richard Smith.

Mrs. Gutwein was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville. She was active in the children and youth ministries of the church. She enjoyed serving others. She was devoted to her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at the First Baptist Church, Francesville, and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m.,  Monday (March 25), at the church, with Pastor Dennis Gutwein and Roger Cryan officiating.
Burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Fund or the First Baptist Church Youth Fund.


 

Betty L. Koscher

July 11, 1934 to March 16, 2013

WINAMAC - Betty Louise Koscher, 78, of Chicago, passed away Saturday, March 16, at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

She was born July 11, 1934, in Star City, to the late Inman and Pauline W. Walter Bird.

Survivors include:
Steven J. (Lyssa) Koscher, Berlin, WI, Son
Randall E. Koscher, Berlin, WI, Son
Jennifer (Justin) Keyt, Hobart, Granddaughter
Joshua (Hannah) Koscher, Oregon, WI, Grandson
Jackson Keyt, Hobart, Great Grandson
Cameron Keyt, Hobart, Great Grandson
Kathryn A. Nuth, Laguna Wood, CA, Sister
Renee Nuth, CA, Niece
Michael (Jane)Nuth, CA, Nephew
Christopher Nuth and Emily Nuth, Great Nephew and Great Niece
Many cousins

Preceded in death by:
Timothy Nuth, Nephew
Nicole Nuth, Great Niece

Mrs. Koscher was born and raised in the Winamac area. She was a former resident of the Knox and Bass Lake area before moving to Chicago in 1959. She was a 1952 graduate of Winamac High School and had attended Truman College in Chicago. She was a legal secretary for various Chicago law firms over her career. She had formerly attended the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, going to movies, music, and reading books

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac .A celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, May 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Argel J. Bonnell

April 29, 1918 to March 20, 2012

WINAMAC - Argel James "Spud" Bonnell, 94, Chandler, AZ, formerly of Star City, passed away at 12:55 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, in Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home, Chandler, AZ.

He was born April 29, 1918, in Star City, to the late Milo and Muriel Penny Bonnell. He married Hazel May McFarland on Dec. 31, 1938, in Star City. She passed away Oct. 6, 1994.

Survivors include:
Betty Jean Riffil, Chandler, AZ, Daughter
Carla (Bill) Riffil-Fisher, Chandler, AZ, Granddaughter
Alan James "AJ" (Melanie) Berger, Winamac, Grandson
Alynn (Aaron) Humerickhouse, Logansport, Granddaughter
Rhonda Berger, Winamac, Granddaughter
8 Great Grandchildren
Many Great Great Grandchildren
Alice (Frosty) Montgomery, Royal Center, Sister
Wayne (Marylou) Bonnell, Star City, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Muriel Louise Tolson, Daughter
Jennifer Spurgeon, Great Granddaughter
Owen Bonnell, Brother
Howard "Buck" Bonnell, Brother
Dorothy Bonnell, Sister
Bonnie Hiatt, Sister
Mildred Roth, Sister
Margret Bechdol, Sister

Mr. Bonnell was a farmer in the Winamac area for over 35 years. He moved to Arizona in the early 1970's with Hazel. He was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church and enjoyed going to services when he visited during the summers. He was a member of the Old Time Fiddlers Association for over 20 years and enjoyed going to the musical jams all over the state of Arizona. His favorite thing in life was to go camping. For many years he and his wife traveled the U. S. in their camper and later mini-home. In his later years he loved spending time with his family and sitting on his front porch visiting with friends and neighbors. Spud always had a joke to share and a smile on his face. He brought a warm light into everyone's lives that he touched.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (March 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be in the Buck Cemetery, Thornhope.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Valley in Arizona. http:/www.hov.org

Wayne E. Davis

August 4, 1938 to March 7, 2013

LOGANSPORT - Wayne E. Davis, 74, Winamac, passed away at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at Hickory Creek at Winamac.

Born Aug. 4, 1938, in Logansport, he was the son of Roy and Francelia Taylor Davis. He was married in 1994 to Seair Sue Gibbs, who survives, residing in Star City.

He is also survived by two sons, Christopher A. Davis and James W. Davis; two daughters, Elizabeth and Terry; four sisters, Bessie Crain, Karen Sutton, Janet Platt and Joan McCloskey; step sons, Everett Jackson and Bradley Gibbs; step daughters, Susan DeWitt and Wanda Camp, 14 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Three brothers preceded him in death.

Mr. Davis was a retired Sergeant Major in the U. S. Army. Following retirement he was a truck driver for several companies. He was a 1955 graduate of Metea High School and a 1979 graduate of Indiana University. He was a member of the Winamac VFW and American Legion Posts. He was also a member of Tipton Masonic Lodge.

Visitation will be Monday, (March 11), from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport. Interment with full military honors will be private in Buffalo Cemetery at a later date.