Obituaries

Mary M. Gutwein

October 10, 1918 to May 11, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Mary M. Gutwein, 94, Francesville, formerly of Monon, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Oct. 10, 1918 on the family farm west of Francesville, to the late John L. and Regina Burris Kupke. She married Emil L. Gutwein on Oct. 18, 1936 in Monon. He died on April 22, 1994.

Survivors include:
Philip (Julie) Gutwein, Monticello, Son & Daughter-in-law
Linda (Dr. Robert) Griffin, Terre Haute, Daughter & Son-in-law
Kristie Gutwein, Francesville, Daughter
Paul (Caroline) Gutwein, Las Vegas, Son & Daughter-in-law
Dr. Emil Edward (Dr. Belinda) Gutwein, Monticello, Son & Daughter-in-law
Pamela (Don) Vogt, Francesville, Daughter & Son-in-law

Grandchildren: Bradley (Kaye) Gutwein, Joetta (Brian) Harvey, Matthew (Jane LLD) Gutwein LLD, Philip (Tori LLD) Gutwein LLD, Dr. Robert (Darcy) Griffin Jr., Dr. Mark (Ann) Griffin, Jonathon (Gigi) Griffin, Aaron (Alicia) Gutwein, Ross Gutwein, Donald (Chris) Vogt Jr., Stephen (Dorene) Vogt, Jeremy (Andrea) Vogt, and Jenean (Spence) Stuckey

34 Great grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter
Alta Mae Stewart Rensselaer, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Dr. Melvin Kupke MD, Brother

Mrs. Gutwein was a graduate of Francesville High School. She and her husband resided in Monon for 57 years. After his death, Mrs. Gutwein continued to live in Monon until the fall of 2009 when she and her daughter Kristie moved to Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville and the Monon Homemakers Club. She was active in all of her children's school activities. She loved her family, her garden and especially her flowers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour before the service Thursday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (May 16), in the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, 101 Contitution Drive, Francesville, IN 47946. 

Jerry J. Weese

October 1, 1942 to May 9, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Jerry J. Weese, 70, of Star City passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.

Born on Oct. 1, 1942 in White County, he was the son of Edward and Dorothy (Logan) Weese.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Weese of Logansport, sons, Troy Weese (Janet) of Sierra Vista, Ariz. and Brad Weese (Lupita) of Anchorage, Alaska, companion, Nancy Smock of Royal Center and her children and grandchildren, brother, Doug E. Weese of Royal Center, grandson, Nathan Weese of Sierra Vista, Ariz., niece, Tracy Mitchell (Gregg) of Chicago and nephew, Ryan Weese (Vickie) of Logansport.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Weese.

Mr. Weese had formerly worked for NIPSCO for 12 years as a plant mechanic. He formerly co- owned and operated S & W Equipment in Winamac and was a farmer and auctioneer. He was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, Royal Center Masonic Lodge, Past Associate Patron of the Mentone Order of Easter Star, Ft. Wayne Scottish Rite, Royal Center Lions Club and the Indiana Auctioneers Association. He enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends and handing out suckers to the kids at church.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the Royal Center United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (May 14), at the church's Family Life Center. Pastors Kevin Drane and Marcia Cline will officiate. Burial will be at Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes. 

Carol M. Ingram

August 24, 1945 to May 7, 2013

KEWANNA - Carol M. “Mama” Ingram, 67 of Winamac, died at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at her son Richard’s residence in Francesville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 24, 1945 in LaPorte, she was the daughter of the late Edward Park and Margaret Katherine (Fisher) Wiles. On Nov. 26, 1968, she married Richard Ingram. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1988.

Survivors include her companion, Carl Bolen of Winamac, her children, Michelle Neace (Calvin) of Knox, Heather Anderson (Mike) of Winamac, Carla Estes of Winamac, Barbara Rumsey (Rob) of Monticello, Susan Ames (Cory) of Francesville, Richard Ingram (Janelle) of Francesville, Charles Ingram (Missy) of Buffalo, Kevin Ingram (Alana) of Winamac, Chad Bolen of Georgia and Charlie Bolen (Angie) of Francesville. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, 1 sister, son-in-law, Walter Estes Jr. and grandson, Trevor Dylan Ingram.

Mrs. Ingram was a 1964 Knox Community High School graduate. She formerly worked at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rochester and also Austin All Manufacturing in LaPorte. She was also a homemaker. She enjoyed helping others and had volunteered at the Red Cross in Winamac for many years. She also enjoyed singing karaoke and spending time with family.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna, and also one hour before the time of service on Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery in Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ingram family. 

Mary E. Schultz

November 4, 1932 to May 3, 2013

SUN CITY, CALIF. - Mary E. Schultz, 80, of Sun City, Calif., formerly of Pulaski County, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday evening, May 3.

She was born was born on Nov. 4, 1932 in Rensselaer, the third child of Joseph and Myrtle Maienbrook. She married Chuck Schultz in 1951. He survives.

Also surviving are her daughters Kris Sheetz (husband George Grey) and Joleen Schultz (husband Dave Darnell) and son Chuck Schultz (wife Melinda Schultz), two granddaughters Heather Rudd and April Schultz and two great grandsons Ryker and Kayden Rudd. She is also survived by her younger brother, Joe Maienbrook, whom she helped to raise.

She was preceded in death by her older brother and sister, Bernie and Gene Maienbrook.

Mrs. Schultz spent her childhood and youth on a farm in Rensselaer. She was a cheerleader and developed a passion for dancing during her high school years. It was square dancing that brought Chuck and Mary together in 1949. After marriage and her husband's discharge from service in the U.S. Navy, the couple returned to Indiana in 1955 to set up their home in Francesville, and later Medaryville. In addition to being a wife and mother, Mrs. Schultz was active in the community and church. She later worked as the office manager for the local farm supply store, and then she managed the branch library in Medaryville.

From 1983-84, she served as the District Deputy for Eastern Star. Mary traveled throughout Indiana to the other 20 Districts. In the late 80s, she founded Mary’s Repeat Boutique. She and her husband enjoyed camping throughout their entire time together, first as a family and then as a retirement career delivering motor homes across the U.S. In 1999, they moved to Sun City, Calif., following two of their kids. She will be remembered as a loving mother, trusted friend, and devoted wife.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (May 11), at the United Methodist Church, Sun City, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be given for the development of a play area for small dogs at Sun City K9 Adoptions. To make a tax deductible donation: Please provide a check made out to Sun City K9 Adoptions. Mail the check to: Joleen Schultz,  2852 Cupeno Court, Jamul, CA 91935.

Jacob Bradley

March 6, 1984 to May 8, 2013

MONON - Jacob Bradley, 29, of Winamac, passed away in his sleep around 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1984 in Monticello to Grover and Vickie (Hall) Bradley.

Surviving with his parents are his siblings, Tammy Pesina (husband: Joaquin) of Winamac, Josh Bradley of Winamac, Charlie Bradley of Winamac, Ashley Anderson of Winamac, Tom Cormican (wife: Rhonda) of Coonslake, and Geno Cormican of North Dakota.

Mr. Bradley attended West Central High School. He loved hanging out with his friends and driving around in his truck. He also liked mowing and watching movies. He really enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 12 noon until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday (May 13), at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Rev. Chris Dodson to officiate. Interment will follow in Tippecanoe Christian Church Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorials may be made to the Jacob Bradley Memorial Fund. 

Forest G. Conn

September 5, 1915 to May 6, 2013

WINAMAC - Forest G. Conn, 97 of Winamac, died at 2:25 p.m., Monday, May 6, at St. Vincent Medical, Indianapolis.

She was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Winamac, to  the late Henry Edgar and Emma Jeanetta Cramer Vanaman. She married Harold L. McWherter on Sept. 19, 1935 in Winamac. He died on Sept. 16, 1944. She married Harry R. Conn on June 29, 1947 in Winamac. Harry died Jan. 8, 2002.

Survivors include Richard L. Conn, Winamac, Son
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by
Claude Vanaman, Brother
Virgil Vanaman, Brother
Robert Vanaman, Brother

Mrs. Conn was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac. She was a Past Matron of OES 96, Winamac. 
She was a former laborer at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant, a former telephone operator and clerk for the United Telephone Co, and a former bookeeper at the ASCS office in Winamac. She last worked as a secretary and abstract preparer at the Gast Law office in Winamac. She loved to work in her flower garden, and horseback riding. She also loved to crochet afghans and to sew quilts. She read western and history novels on her Kindle.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary. An OES service will begin at 6:30 p.m.,at the funeral home. The funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday (May 10), at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyerand and Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.