Obituaries
Joan S. Strand
February 26, 1933 to May 31, 2013
WINAMAC - Joan S. Strand, 80, a lifetime resident of Winamac, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Friday, May 31, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.
She was born Feb. 26, 1933 in Winamac to the late Walter Edward and Lucille Irene Straw Strand. After the untimely death of her mother, her maternal grandparents helped raise her.
 She is survived by her cousins, Helen Straw Gardner, North Canton, OH; Carol Straw Minarik, Culver, Joyce Straw Selbey, Syracuse, Albert Straw, Winamac, Marie Thompson, Albany, Stephen Simhauser, PennYan, NY; Andrea Straw Bischof, Niles, MI; Linda Straw Johnson, Buchanan, MI; Kathleen Straw Shelton, Niles, MI; and Julie Straw Udell, Niles, MI, as well as many second-cousins.
She was preceded in death by cousins, Marguerite McCarthy Salisbury; Alan Hood; Lowell Strand; Gladys Strand Pugh; Evelyn Strand; Elsie Strand Manzuk; Eleanor Strand Brown; Kathryn Strand Kirchgessner; Priscilla Straw Gordan Babb; Jerry Straw; Sandra Straw Herner; Alberta Straw; and James Simhauser.
Miss Strand was a 1951 graduate of Winamac High School and enjoyed attending class reunions as well as the Alumni Banquets. She kept in touch with many of her school mates. She was a retired telephone operator and dispatcher for United Telephone. She enjoyed meeting her friends for coffee every day. She loved her cats and enjoyed bird watching.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday (June 4), at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulaski County Animal Control Fund.
Alicia M. Smidler
January 21, 1989 to May 31, 2013
WINAMAC - Alicia Marie Smidler, 24, West Lafayette, formerly of Beavercreek, OH, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Friday, May 31, as the result of an automobile accident at 2900 North River Road in West Lafayette.
She was born Jan. 21, 1989 in Winamac, to Frederick E. and Debra Kay Button Smidler of St. Joseph, Mich., who survive.
Also surviving are:
Michael Herman Smidler, St. Joseph, MI, Brother
Herman and Norma Houston Smidler, Monticello, Paternal Grandparents
Melvin E. and Cleta Sue Smith Button, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Elizabeth Sera Button, Winamac, Maternal Great Grandmother
Deb (Larry) Winter, Winamac, Aunt
Susan (Elsworth) Griffith, Austin, TX, Aunt
Frank (Trudy) Smidler, Stoughton, WI, Uncle
Steve (Cindy) Smidler, Raleigh, NC, Uncle
Chris (Sally) Smidler, Francesville, Uncle
Jeff (Sharon) Smidler, Richmond, VA, Uncle
Bunnie (Curt) Daughtery, Star City, Aunt
Melvin F. (Karen) Button, Winamac, Uncle
Several Cousins
Preceded in death by:
John Melvin Button, Cousin
Miss Smidler spent most of her life in Beavercreek, OH. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2007. While at Beavercreek High School she was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with an honors diploma. Her passion was cheerleading and coaching young athletes. She attended Purdue University and graduated in May 2013, with both a bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. While attending Purdue, she worked as a server at BW3's. She was preparing to enter law school. She loved animals. She had a passion for traveling and had many friends around the world. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (June 5), at the funeral home with Robert Conn officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alicia Smidler Animal Rescue Have-A-Heart Memorial Fund, Fifth-Third Bank, 53 S. Second Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.
Michael A. Weida
May 25, 2013
WINAMAC - Michael A. Weida, 57, Winamac, passed away at 11:55 a.m.,Saturday, May 25, at his residence.
No services will be scheduled.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Jesse K. Caldwell
August 3, 1982 to May 25, 2013
WINAMAC - Jesse Kenton Caldwell, 30, Winamac, passed away at 2 a.m., Saturday, May 25, at his residence.
No services will be scheduled.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Felix M. Moyer
May 30, 1916 to May 21, 2013
MEDARYVILLE - Felix M. Moyer, 96, of Medaryville, passed away at 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer.
He was born May 30, 1916 to the late Irving Christian and Mary Winmaker Moyer in Oswego, IL. He married Alexandria J. Walega in 1963 in Iroqois County, IL. They moved to the farm in Medaryvile in 1970. She passed away on April 7, 1998.
 Survivors include:
Marcus F. Moyer, Medaryville, Son
Mary (Robert) Wesenberg, Ft. Atkinson, WI, Daughter
Janet (Alfred) Hauri, Albany, WI, Daughter
Preceded in death by:
Derwin Lee Moyer, Son
3 Sisters
2 Brothers
Mr. Moyer was a farmer and a truck driver. He was the owner and operator of Moyer Livestock Transfer, Inc. which was founded by his father in 1919. In 2003, he retired due to failing health. He was a very hard worker.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Sunday, Mary 26), at the funeral home with Pastor Bill McNabney officiating. Burial of cremated remains will follow at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Roberta M. Sims
January 11, 1938 to May 17, 2013
WINAMAC - Roberta M. "Bobbie" Sims, 75, of Winamac, formerly of Portage, passed away at 10:15 p.m., Friday, May 17, at St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.
She was born Jan. 11, 1938 in Gary, to the late Glenn O. and Margaret L. Bush.
Survivors include:
Ralph L. (Kimberly) Smith, Jr., Winamac, Son
Colleen M. Durr, Chesterton, Daughter
Robin J. (Ronald) McCart, Portage, Daughter
Rebecca F. Smith, Valparaiso, Daughter
Shannon M. Gasaway, Winamac, Daughter
14 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
Glenn O. (Jan) Bush, Jr., Carson City, NV, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Kathleen Howerton, Sister
Mrs. Sims lived most of her life in Portage before moving to Winamac in 2002. Throughout her life, she maintained close friendships with childhood friends. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, collecting dolls and playing BINGO. She was an excellent oil painter. She was a loving mother and her greatest joy was her grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Leon D. Wuethrich
December 22, 1921 to May 20, 2013
FRANCESVILLE - Leon D. Wuethrich, 91, of Selma, IN, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 3:20 p.m., Monday, May 20, in Liberty Village, Muncie.
He was born Dec. 22, 1921 to the late John William and Mary E. Pelsy Wuethrich and raised on the family farm in Jasper County. He married Mary Elizabeth Gerber on Feb. 14, 1942. She died July 16, 1969. He married Mabel Frey Pelsy on Nov. 3, 1974. She died Dec. 13, 2003.
Survivors include:
Susan Koebcke, Daughter, Selma, IN
Larry (Carol) Wuethrich, Son, Medford, NJ
Marcia (Tom) Hale, Daughter, Delaware, OH
Carol (Michael) Appleby, Daughter, Muncie
Trena (Mike)Garrison, Step-Daughter, Florissant, MO
Ryan (Lavonne)Pelsy, Step-Son, Francesville
Rhonda (Dr. Jon) Bertram, Step-Daughter, Crown Point
Dynelle (Andy) Pelsy-Bowyer, Step-Daughter, Indianapolis
15 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-great grandchildren
Nancy Klopfenstein, Sister, Leo
Bernice Houk, Sister, Peoria, IL
Marjorie (Fred) Hess, Sister, Valparaiso
Preceded in death by:
Cheryl L. Scheffer, Daughter
Thomas Koebcke, Son-in-law
Minerva B. Wuethrich, Sister
Catherine Elizabeth Neihouser, Sister
Hortense Brenneman, Sister
Joseph Wuethrich, Brother
John William Wuethrich, Jr., Brother
Herman C. Wuethrich, Brother
Marie Heinhold, Sister
Mr. Wuethrich was a farmer until his retirement in 1987.He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He enjoyed watching the Chicago White Sox. He will be sadly missed by his family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. (Friday, May 24), at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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