Obituaries

Richard Wuethrich

October 3, 1932 to March 11, 2013

FRANCESVILLE -  Richard Joe "Rich" Weuthrich, 80, of Francesville, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Monday, March 11, surrounded by his family at Hospice House in Ft. Myers, FL, after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born on Oct. 3, 1932 at the family home in rural Jasper County,to the late Christian and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich. He married Nola Ward on May 25, 1952 in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Rick (Judy) Wuethrich, Francesville, Son
Candace (Jim) Meiss, Austin, TX Daughter
Constance (Steve) Beer, Syracuse, Daughter
Robin (Jeff) Steffen, Phoenix, AZ Daughter
Randal (Stefanie) Wuethrich, Scottsdale, AZ Son
17 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Theresa Von Tobel, Francesville, Sister
Elizabeth Schambach, Elgin, IL, Sister
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Lexington, KY, Sister
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Elgin, IL, Sister
Willis (Marjean) Wuethrich, Las Vegas, NV, Brother
Robert "Bob" (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Francesville, Brother
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Francesville, Brother
Barbara Wuethrich, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Eugene Huber, Kouts, Brother-in-law
Many Dearly Loved Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister
Mildred Huber, Sister
Wilma Stewart, Sister
Velda Overmyer, Sister
David Wuethrich, Brother
Emmett "R.E." Ward, Father-in-law
Lena Honegger Ward, Mother-in-lawR

Mr. Wuethrich graduated from Francesville High School in 1950. He was a life-long farmer in the Francesville area. Farming was a tremendous joy to him. Rich served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. At the age of 15, he recognized his need for a Savior and was baptized at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, where he remained a life long member. He and his wife raised their family on the family farm west of Francesville. They spent 25 years living on Lake Schafer in Monticello, before moving back to Francesville. Mr. Wuethrich was a tender loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a compassion for lost souls and a special caring spirit for his family and all those who touched his life. He will be dearly missed

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (March 18), at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Apostolic Christian Church World Relief Haiti or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Geraldine Calloway

November 11, 1927 to March 7, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Geraldine Patricia Calloway, 85, formerly of San Antonio, Texas and Star City, passed away at 1:55 a.m., Thursday, March 7, at Hickory Creek at Winamac.

Born on Nov. 11, 1927 in San Antonio, she was the daughter of William R. and Beatrice H. (Tijerina) Flynn. She married Richard Lee Smith, Sr. on Jan. 26, 1948, and later married Bill J. Calloway on Jan. 8, 1966, both of whom were in the U. S. Air Force.

Survivors include her daughter, Constance “Connie” Laraine Maxson of Star City; son, Richard “Rick” Lee [Michiko] Smith, Jr., of Tallasee, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Elaine [Marvin] Stone of Jones, Okla; four grandchildren: Tracey [Brandon] Collins of Monterey, Kari Stout [John Haley] of Winamac, Erina Smith and Elisia Smith both of Fountain, Colo.; two step-grandchildren: Kelly Carlson of Oklahoma and Valerie [James] Carlson Stewart of Oklahoma.; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law, Betty Flynn; cousin, Arlis Harvey; and numerous family and friends from all over the world.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William “Billy” Flynn, Jr. of Florida in 2011; son-in-law Terry L. Maxson of Star City in 2012; and stepdaughter, Carol Calloway Ford Shotts of Oklahoma in 2010.

Mrs. Calloway went to school in San Antonio until her senior year when the family moved to Ft. Sumner, New Mexico, and she graduated there. She loved to travel and visited Japan and numerous European and Mediterranean countries. She lived and worked in Texas, New Mexico, Japan and Germany. In her work career, she was especially proud to have worked at the Helium Activity in Amarillo, Texas in the 1960s. She also worked with the 165th Military Intelligence in Frankfurt, Germany (branch of 66th MI, Munich, Germany) in the 1970s. She retired from her civilian career with the government as a ward clerk at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas in 1987. She moved from San Antonio to Star City in 1999 to be near her daughter and family. She loved to garden and take care of her cats.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday (March 15), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center. Interment and graveside services will be in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico at a later date.

Rosemary Rearick Cottrell

June 8, 1941 to February 28

ROYAL CENTER - Rosemary G. Rearick Cottrell, 71, of Winamac passed away at 5:35 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 8, 1941 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Berniece (Kuhn) Braun. She was widowed by her husbands, Carson Rearick and Jesse Cottrell.

Survivors include her children, Berniece “Bunny” Decker (Donnie) of Winamac, Anthony “Bud” Rearick (Tammy) of Monterey, Lavonda Spoor (Tom) of Monterey, and Tania Bradley (Harold) of Cubrun, Kentucky; brothers, Anthony Braun (Joy) of Rochester, Andy Braun of Winamac and Jerry Braun of Winamac; sisters, Betty Wallace (Walt) of Winamac, Jan Meyer (Paul) of Star City, Dorothy Braun of Indianapolis, Patricia Braun of Illinois , Margaret Shegas (John) of Florida, Ruth Robinson of New York and Clara Keller Braun of Winamac; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Terry Braun and grandchildren, Amanda Spoor and Andy Decker.

Mrs. Cottrell was a homemaker and she was a member of Church of the Heartland in Winamac. She enjoyed collecting owls and rocks.She also enjoyed going to the ladies church breakfasts, traveling and most of all spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday (March 4), at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Project A18 Mission, 705 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, Indiana 46563.  

Jamie Allyn Sheets

January 24, 1974 to February 25, 2013

WINAMAC - Jamie Allyn Sheets, 39, of Winamac, died at 3:42 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 24, 1974 in Winamac.

She is survived by:
Carey M. Baugh, Winamac, Mother
Donald W. Baugh Sr., Winamac, Step father
Melissa M. Bradley, Rochester, Daughter
Ryan E. Bradley, Rochester, Son
Arianna R. Bradley, Rochester, Daughter
Havana J. Bradley, Rochester, Daughter
Wayde A. Bradley, Rochester, Long-time Companion
Jo E. Nellans, Winamac, Sister
Ariel J. Owens, Winamac, Sister
Donald Baugh Jr., Rochester, Brother
Patrick L. Baugh, Peru, Brother
Jason M. Baugh, Logansport, Brother
Concetta Denny, Star City, Step sister

Ms. Sheets and her companion had lived and raised their children in Rochester for several years. She had worked at Eaton Controls in Winamac and the Modine Company in Logansport for several years. She had also worked for RR Donnely in Warsaw. She was a 1993 graduate of Culver High School and attended Purdue University and Ivy Tech. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed bowling, shopping, and playing games on her computer. She enjoyed going to barbeques. She was a loving mother, daughter, and companion.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Monday, March 4), at the funeral home, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Private burial be in Pro Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to help defray funeral expenses.

Marie R.Tiede Smith

April 22, 1935 to February 24, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Marie Ruth Tiede Smith, 77, of Francesville, passed away at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at her residence in Francesville.

She was born April 22, 1935, in Rensselaer, to the late Ronald Charles and Sylvia Lehman Tiede. She married Chester G. Smith Sr. on July 28, 1967 in Rensselaer. He survives

Also surviving are:
Crystal Kors, Rensselaer, Daughter
Sheila (Anthony) Sizemore, Medaryville, Daughter
Karen (Daniel) Reese, Rensselaer, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Patricia Stath, Rensselaer, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Billy R. Tiede, Brother

Mrs. Smith was the director of houskeeping at the Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. for several years. She also worked as a housekeeper and cook at the Monon Elementary School. She had worked for several summers as a supervisor at Indiana Beach in Monticello. She operated an antique shop in Rensselaer for several years. She was a member of the VFW Auxillary and the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed going to auctions and buying and selling antiques. She liked gardening and needle point sewing. She loved her dogs.

Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. Moose services will be at 7 p.m..The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Feb. 28), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Eva Waters

January 19, 1930 to February 22, 2013

WINAMAC - Eva Ida Waters, 83, Kewanna (Lake Bruce), died at 12:55 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 19, 1930 in Chicago, to the late Paul and Eva Gergeley Illo. She married John P. Waters on June 30, 1956 in Chicago. He died Aug. 2, 2000.

Survivors include:
John P. Waters Jr., Kewanna, Son
Nancy Illo, Niece
Linda Illo, Niece
Patty Illo, Niece

Preceded in death by:
Joseph Illo, Brother
Margaret Rausch, Sister

Mrs. Waters and her husband moved to the Lake Bruce area in 1999, coming from Thornton, IL.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, March 1), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Fulton County Animal Adoption Education Center (1540 Wentzel St. Rochester, IN 46975) or to the family to help with funeral expenses.