Obituaries
Demaris Koebcke
June 24, 1935 to January 23, 2013
MONON - Demaris Koebcke, 77, of Francesville, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette.
She was born June 24, 1935 in Francesville to the late Forest and Opal Bailey. Her marriage was to Willard Koebcke on Dec. 31, 1951 in Jeffersonville. He survives.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters; Jackye (Blaine) Hites of Olney, IL and Ellen (Harvey) Gutwein of Francesville and one sister; Janelle Tiede of Francesville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Nicole (Robert) Schwartz of Peru, Holly (Shannon) Blank of Olney, IL, Heather (Kevin) Cox of Munster, Summer (Karl) Schippert of Evansville, Stuart (Alivia) Gutwein of Lafayette, Lance (Erica) and Tyler (Lacie) Gutwein both of Francesville and eighteen grandchildren.
Mrs. Koebcke was a member of the First Christian Church of Francesville.
Friends may call one hour prior to her memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 26), at the First Christian Church of Francesville with Pastor Jim Ketchen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Francesville or the American Heart Association.
Clapper Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Audley A. Kochel
November 18, 1934 to January 29, 2013
ROYAL CENTER - Audley Allen Kochel, 78 of Winamac, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.
Born Nov. 18, 1934 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Harry Oscar and Pearl (DeWitt) Kochel.
Survivors include daughters, Vickie Kling of Kansas City, MO. and Brenda Walker-Kochel of Mooresville; brothers, Samuel F. Kochel of Burnettsville and Paul Kochel of Logansport; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by daughter, Peggy, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
There will be no services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Royal Center.
Zale D. DuBois
October 21, 1924 to January 29, 2013
WINAMAC - Zale D. DuBois, Sr., 88, of Rochester, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 11:02 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Life Care Center Of Rochester.
He was born Oct. 21, 1924, in Mishawaka, to the late Clyde and Tressa Vanetta Wiler DuBois. He married Leanna M. "Pete" Rupright on Sept. 6, 1946 in Mishawaka. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Linda (Kenny) Smith, Lake Havasu City, AZ , Daughter
Zale (Kathy) Dubois, Jr., Winamac, Son
Terry (Stan) Tucker, Camdenton, MO, Daughter
5 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild
Melvina Foltz, South Bend, Sister
Paul (Donna) DuBois, Peru, Brother
Kaye (Dawn) DuBois, Star City, Brother
He was preceded in death by:
Peggy Irene DuBois, Daughter
Charles Foltz, Brother-in-law
Maxine Bowers, Sister
Ethel E. Foriz, Sister
Jack Bowers, Brother-in-law
Delois E. DuBoi,s Brother
Donald L. DuBois, Brother
Mr. DuBois was service manager at Sheppard's Chevrolet in Winamac for 23 years. He then retired and moved to New Mexico where he ran King Zale Mobile Home Service. He moved back to Winamac in 1990. His last employer was Rife Heavy Duty Equipment in Winamac. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 in Winamac. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and traveling. He loved his children and grandchildren very much.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Feb.1), at the funeral home with Pastor Harold Leininger II officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to the Life Care Center of Rochester.
Edna L. Ruff
August 5, 1926 to January 23, 2013
WINAMAC - Edna Lois Ruff, 86, Star City, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 5, 1926, to the late Delos Sylvan and Luella Mullins Myers. She married Harold F. "Bud" Ruff Jr., who passed away Jan. 19, 2013.
Mrs. Ruff was a former employee of the Medaryville Garment Factory and Barco's Orchard. She also was a full time farm wife. Lois loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and any children around her.
No services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Frain Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Harold F. Ruff Jr.
November 16, 1928 to January 19, 2013
WINAMAC - Harold F. "Bud" Ruff Jr., 84, Star City, passed away at 3:10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
He was born Nov. 16, 1928, in Star City, to Harold F. “Hap” and Gertrude Regina Shultz Ruff Sr.. He married Lois Ruff, who survives.
A lifelong resident of Star City, Mr. Ruff was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
No services will be held.
Barbara J. Bortkiewicz
July 4, 1942 to January 17, 2013
MEDARYVILLE - Barbara J. Bortkiewicz, 70, Medaryville, died Thursday, Jan. 17.
She was born July 4, 1942 to the late Charlie and Nellie Rowe Sallee. She married Frank J. Bortkiewicz. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Rachelle R. Bortkiewicz, Brazil, IN, Daughter
Brian J. (Stacey) Bortkiewicz, Fowler, Son
Sophia L. Bortkiewicz, Granddaughter
Maggie Risner, Cocoa Beach, FL, Sister
Joey (Thurman) Ritchie, Rensselaer, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters
4 Brothers
No services will be held. Private burial will take place at Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rensselaer.
Arrangements were handled by Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Dorman R. Wolff Jr.
September 20, 1936 to January 11, 2013
WALKERTON - Dorman R. Wolff Jr., 76, of Winamac, formerly of Elkhart and South Bend, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after an extended illness.
He was born on Sept. 20, 1936, in South Bend, to the late Dorman Sr. and Mary Waneta (Bromley) Wolff. He married Patricia A. Shippy on Sept. 27, 1958, in New Carlisle. She survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Barry E. Wolff of Winamac, Dorman D. (Cecille) Wolff of Albuquerque, N.M., Mark R. (Kathryn) Wolff of Kodak, TN, and James M. (Gina) Wolff of Mishawaka; a sister, Meriem B. Letherman of South Bend; a brother, John C. Wolff of Kennewick, Washington; eight grandchildren, Zach, Mitch, Ryan, Rachel, Emilly, Karly, Alicia and Sophie; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Corpe, and a grandson, Graham R. Wolff.
Mr. Wolff resided in the Winamac area for the past eight years, coming from the Elkhart and South Bend area. He retired from Raco Corporation located in South Bend in 1999 after many years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served with the 82nd Airborne Unit. He was a member of the Winamac American Legion Post 71. His hobbies were golfing, ice fishing, and all sports. He was an avid Notre Dame football fan, Green Bay Packers fan, and Chicago White Sox fan. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and all who had the opportunity to know this wonderful man during his life journey.
Mr. Wolff's wishes were to be cremated and remembered in life. His family honored his wishes. There will be no visitation hours or funeral services. A graveside service with military rites will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17th, at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, with Pastor Vickie VanNevel officiating.
The family request that all memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
The Hanley & Sons Walkerton Chapel Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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