Obituaries
Robert Wayne Geddes
December 29, 1918 to January 10, 2013
WINAMAC - Robert Wayne Geddes, 94, Celeste, TX, formerly of Winamac, passed away at Thursday, Jan. 10, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 29, 1918, in Rockford, IL, to the late Robert and Lyle Geddes. He married Barbara Jean Evans on April 24, 1953, in Logansport. She passed away on Dec. 8, 1990.
Survivors include:
DuWayne Geddes, AZ, Son
Gale Geddes, TX, Son
Marlin Marie Geddes, AZ, Daughter
Patsy (Stephen) Hultgren, Monon, Daughter
Alan (Patty) Geddes, FL, Son
5 Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Lawerance Geddes, Son
2 Grandchildren
2 Sisters
Mr. Geddes was a member of the Professional Rodeo Association. He was a longtime resident of Winamac, moving to Texas in 1999. He was a retired truck driver and formerly worked at Galbreath Inc. He was a saddle maker and worked with leather.
According to Mr. Gedde's wishes, his body has been donated to science.
A graveside service and burial will be held at Star City West Cemetery, Star City, at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919. One-hundred percent of the proceeds are given to injured cowboys.
James R. Graham
September 13, 1978 to January 10, 2013
FRANCESVILLE - James Robert Eugene "Jim Bob" Graham, 34, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 p.m.,Thursday, Jan. 10, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
He was born Sept.13, 1978 in Winamac to Robert "Bob" and Janet Disinger Graham, who survive. On March 3, 2007 he married Ashley Cotner. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Ryan (Diane) Graham, Winamac, Brother
Violet Disinger, Francesville, Maternal Grandmother
Andrew Graham, Nephew
Abigail Graham, Niece
Katie (Alan) Fritz, Winamac, Aunt
Betty (Don) Stotler, Bloomington, Aunt
Karen Speicher, Bloomington, Aunt
Larry (Diane) Disinger, Francesville, Uncle
John Speicher, Winamac, Uncle
Garry and Sharon Cotner, Winamac, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law
Troy Cotner, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Charles Richard Disinger, Maternal Grandfather
Dimp and Kathleen Waymire, Paternal Grandparents
Brian S. Speicher, Cousin
Ricky S. Disinger, Uncle
Guy Waymire, Uncle
Diana Disinger, Aunt
Mr. Graham attended Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. He was a 1998 graduate of Winamac Community High School and a 2000 graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He had worked as a mechanic, farmer, and self-employed truck driver. He owned and operated Grahams Transport, Inc. He liked to shoot clay pigeons and to ride horses. He loved spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephew. He was a loving husband, son, and brother. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He enjoyed life to the fullest.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday (Jan. 16), at the funeral home, with Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Beulah G. Sutton
June 9, 1923 to January 10, 2013
WINAMAC - Beulah G. Sutton, 89, Winamac, passed away at 2:44 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital,Winamac.
She was born June 9, 1923, in Winamac, to the late George A. and Ethel M. Artist Enyeart. She married Darl W. Sutton on June 4, 1950, in Kewanna. He passed away Oct. 6, 2007.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers Cecil, Donald, and Vernal Enyeart, and two sisters Velma Tatman and Garnet Beauchamp.
Mrs. Sutton lived her entire life in the Winamac area.
Friends may call after 12 noon, Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Monday, Jan. 14), at the funeral home with Rev. Daniel W. Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Citizens-IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski Health Care Center.
Ernest D. Woodard
November 17, 1938 to January 7, 2013
MEDARYVILLE - Ernest D. "Ernie" Woodard, 74, of Medaryville, passed away at 9:29 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.
He was born Nov. 17, 1938 in East Chicago to the late Harold E. and Twilla Lavon Small Woodard. On July 27, 1960, he married Krystal Critser in Vaparaiso. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Lavon (Sidney) Dulin, Medaryville, Daughter
Tammy (Doug) Mason, Monon, Daughter
Brenda (Brad) Elston, Medaryville, Daughter
Ruth (Richard) Critser, Schuyler, NE, Foster Daughter
Mindy (Scott Jefferys) Martin, Granddaughter
Heather (Michael) Ross, Granddaughter
Skyler Elston, Granddaughter
Brandon (Jessica) Hunt, Grandson
Bradley (Rachel Jany) Elston, Grandson
Blake (Melissa) Dulin, Grandson
9 Great Grandchildren
Delores (Robert) Miller, Medaryville, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Viola Woodard, Sister
Mr. Woodard worked for Conrail as a locomotive engineer for over 20 years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #92 in North Judson. He liked horseback riding and being outdoors. When his daughters were younger, he started the Trailblazers Saddle Club. He especially enjoyed espending time at "Duh Pond". He also enjoyed working on cars. He loved his family and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Jan. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Cara L. Prater-Botarf
November 17, 1944 to January 8, 2013
WINAMAC - Cara Lynn Prater-Botarf, 68, of Wheatfield, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, after a long illness.
She was born Nov. 17, 1944 in Winamac, to the late Albert Samuel and Marilee Sheetz Bridegroom. She was married to Erwin Prater for 21 years. He preceded her in death. On Aug. 1, 1987, she married Daniel Botarf in San Pierre. He survives.
Survivors include:
Erwin "Willy" Prater, North Judson, Son
Randy Bridegroom, New Mexico, Son
Eddie (Peggy) Prater, San Pierre, Son
Several Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
Alberta Jones, Marshall, MI, Sister
Margaret Prater, Logansport, Daughter-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Donald Prater, Son
Mrs. Botarf had worked as a QMA at Little Company of Mary in San Pierre, before her disability. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Anna M. Dennis
October 29, 1918 to January 7, 2013
WINAMAC - Anna Marie Dennis, 94, Winamac, passed away at 2:28 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Oct. 29, 1918, in Star City, to the late Harry and Pearl DeWitt Kochel. She married Gilbert W. Dennis on Aug. 12, 1940 in Royal Center. He died on Oct. 20, 1994.
 Survivors include:
Kaye (E. Allen) Olson, Winamac, Daughter
Sharon Criswell, Winamac, Daughter
Pamela Dennis, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
9 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchilren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Paul Kochel, Logansport, Brother
Sam Kochel, Winamac, Brother
Audley Kochel, Winamac, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Carol Hayes, Daughter
Thomas G. Dennis, Son
Betty Henderson, Sister
Jack Kochel, Brother
Bob Kochel, Brother
Jim Kochel, Brother
Mrs. Dennis was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and playing bingo at the Senior Center.
Friends may call after 1 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Sunday, Jan. 13), at the funeral home with David Broad officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski Health Care Center activities fund.
Rachel White Heishman
March 6, 1980 to January 5, 2013
WINAMAC - Rachel White Heishman, 32, Winamac, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
She was born March 6, 1980, in Winamac to Garry W. and Rhonda L. Smeltzer White.
 Survivors include her son Caden W. Heishman, Logansport; her parents of Winamac; her sister Nicole M. (Marcus) Slifer, West Lafayette; one nephew Keegan Slifer, West Lafayette; two grandmothers Dolores Smeltzer and Velma White, both of Winamac; and grandfather Elmer White, Monterey.
She was preceded in death by Roland Smeltzer, grandfather, Ralph and Pearl Shrader, great grandparents, and Raymond and Eunice Smeltzer,great grandparents
Mrs. Heishman was a lifetime resident of Winamac and a 1998 graduate of Winamac Community High School. She received her associate's degree in the medical field. While in high school she was a cheerleader for many years. She also loved dancing. She attended the Winamac Church of the Nazarene and was very active in her church youth group in her younger years. She was a wonderful caregiver which was her life's passion. She loved her son and her family.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary; and one hour before the service Wednesday in the church. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Jan. 9), at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Winamac, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to a fund being established for Caden's educational expenses.
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