Obituaries

Richard Lee Lambert

October 27, 1948 to June 22, 2012

WOOSTER, OHIO - Richard Lee Lambert, 63, of Wooster, died Friday June 22, in a plane accident near Morgantown, West Virginia.

Richard ("Dick", "Dickie", "Rich", "Rick") was born Oct. 27, 1948 in Winamac, to Ernest Clifford and Hilda Faye (Roller) Mays. His father died when Richard was nine months old, and he was later adopted by his stepfather Chester Lambert for his 12th birthday. He married Sharon Stout on Sept. 1, 1968, in Plainfield. She survives.

Also surviving are daughters Tina Lambert, of Irving, TX, and Dr. Lisa (Sean) Kaiser of Beavercreek, OH; grandsons Emerson and Benjamin Kaiser; mother Faye, of Lawrenceville, GA; sister Diana (Mark) Podorsky of Winamac; two nieces, one nephew, one great-niece, and one great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by his fathers, and some of his favorite aunts and uncles.

Mr. Lambert graduated from North Judson High School in 1966 and attended Purdue University for two years. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army in order to pursue his passion of flying helicopters and airplanes. He was a Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) helicopter pilot in the 1st Calvary Airborne Division during Vietnam, where he earned multiple awards and honors, including three Distinguished Flying Cross medals.

He met his wife Sharon Stout on a 4-H People to People tour of Europe and Russia in 1966 where they had their first date in Munich, Germany. After his military service, he continued a career in aviation. He started his own commuter airline in Pennsylvania, and later founded Lambert Aviation with his wife. He was a flight instructor, charter pilot, and corporate pilot for multiple companies and individuals including Rayco Manufacturing, Gerstenslager's, Al Klaben, Aviation Training Management (ATM), and various companies owned by Rick Osborne. He could fly anything. Lambert was also a dreamer with many ideas, who went on to co-develop a mobile heli-pad with his pilot friend Duane Steiner. He was a teller of puns and jokes and always had a smile on his face. He lived his life doing what he loved.

Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, Ohio. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., (Wednesday, June 27), at the funeral home, where military rites will be held. A private burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his family.

Mary Ann Rogers

March 13, 1920 to July 4,2012

WINAMAC - Mary Ann Rogers, 92, of Winamac, died at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July4, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born March 13, 1920, in Star City, tothe late Urban J. and Marjorie Hathaway Wank. She married Merritt E. Rogers. He died Aug. 28, 1973.

Survivors include:
John (Janet) Simmermaker, Winamac, Friends
Several Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by
Sarah Morrison, Sister
Charles Wank, Brother
John Wank, Brother
Jerry Wank, Brother

Mrs. Rogers was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, and the Christian Mothers and Ladies of Charity. She was retired from the South Bend Lathe Co, where she worked as a payroll clerk. She liked to cook and collect antiques and Hummel figurines.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday (July 9), at St. Peter's Catholic Church. The funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m., at the church with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Entombment will take place in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette.

Memorial donations may be given to: St. Peters Catholic Church.

Sharon Kay Posthuma

January 6, 1940 to July 5, 2012

KNOX - Sharon Kay Posthuma, 72, Monterey, died Thursday, July 5.

She was born Jan. 6, 1940. She married Harold Posthuma. He survives.

Also surviving are children Harry E. Rust and Shelly R. (Tommy) Byrski; stepchildren Dollie Rae (Jeff) Bonnell, Cindy (Tom) Kasten, and Tim (Darci) Posthuma; sister Carol (Carl) Ingram; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (July 7), at M. C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice.

Priscilla Briney

April 16, 1925 to July 4, 2012

KEWANNA - Priscilla “Pauline” Briney, 87, of Winamac passed away at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born on April 16, 1925 in Walnut, Ind., the daughter of the late Alex and Ordelia (O'Dell) Parman. On June 4, 1942, she married Cecil Raymond Briney in Rochester. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1987.

Survivors include sons, Raymond Lee Briney and wife Karen of Warsaw, John W. Briney and wife Jackie of Kewanna, James A. Briney and wife Kathy of Rochester, David J. Briney and wife Celinda of Winamac and Roy E. Briney of Kewanna; and daughter, Ruth Ann Nicholson and husband Jack of Martinsville; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 13 siblings.

Mrs. Briney formerly worked at Kewanna Metal Specialties. She was a member of Winamac Church of Nazarene and Sharon Pilgrim Holiness Church. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and spending time with family and friends. She was a natural caregiver and enjoyed caring for older folks. She was also active in her Bible Study group.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (July 7) at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with Harold Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center and/or Winamac Church of the Nazarene.

Donald P. Grimmett

June 30, 2012

KNOX - Donald P. Grimmett, 56, of Winamac, away Saturday, June 30. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. (CT), Thursday, at  Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.  The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Friday (July 6), at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.

Roy Fairchild

August 11, 1921 to July 1, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Roy Fairchild, 90, Medaryville, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Sunday, July 1, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Greenup Co., KY, to the late Richard and Florence Collinsworth Fairchild. He married Opal Collinsworth on July 7, 1942 in Greenup Co., KY. She died Oct. 22, 2011.

Survivors include: 
Roy Fairchild, Jr., Francesville, Son 
Estil (Connie) Fairchild, North Judson, Son 
Earl (Judy) Fairchild, Knox, Son 
Robert Fairchild, Medaryville 
Steve Fairchild, Medaryville
21 Grandchildren 
34 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great Great Grandson 
Hazel Albright, Flatwoods, KY, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Vickie Fairchild Nelson, Daughter 
Hugh Fairchild, Grandson 
Donna Patton Fairchild, Daughter-in-law 
Edgar Fairchild, Brother 
Earl Fairchild, Brother 
Elliot Fairchild, Brother 
Bertie Wells, Sister 
Dora Oliver, Sister

Before moving to Indiana in 1942, Mr. Fairchild worked in the coal mines in Kentucky. He also worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant in Indiana. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. He enjoyed gardening and selling produce. Mr. Fairchild and his wfie also spent several years operating a traveling concession stand. He loved his family very much and will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Thursday, July 5), at the funeral home with Pastor Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church.