Obituaries
John R. Mangum
October 5, 1960 to January 8, 2013
ROYAL CENTER - Pastor John R. Mangum, 52, of Fulton, formerly of Royal Center, died at 6:51 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born Oct. 5, 1960 in Whittier, Calif., he was the son of the late John R. Mangum, Sr. and Mary June DeShon Smiley. On Feb. 15, 1992, he married Michelle L. Smith, she survives.
Also surviving are his children, John Michael, Jennavive and James all at home; sisters, Julie Mangum of Chino, Calif., Patty Doughty (Mike) of Many, LA, Katie Hudson (Adam) of Running Springs, CA and Laura Diener (Brett) of Many, LA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Edna Smith of Kokomo; brother-in-law, Ron S. Smith, II (Shannon) of Kokomo and sister-in-law, Heather Schimmelpfennig (Dean) of Kokomo. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Pastor Mangum was currently serving at Fulton United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church at Lake Bruce. He also was a member and Chaplain of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge #585. He formerly pastored at Park Place Church of God in Bedford and San Bernardino Church of God in San Bernardino, Calif. He was a U.S. Army veteran who loved spending time his wife and children. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visiting with the family will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the services on Saturday (Jan. 12) at the Royal Center United Methodist Church Family Life Center. A Celebration of Life service with Masonic and military rites will follow at 3 p.m., with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Community State Bank in Royal Center where there has been a fund placed in care of the Mangum Family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Royal Center.
June E. Cheadle
August 18, 1923 to January 16, 2013
WINAMAC - June E. Cheadle, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 18, 1923, in Chicago, to the late Alfred and E. Amanda Hoagland Johnanson. She married Loren P. Cheadle on Aug. 17, 1946, in Oak Lawn, IL. He survives. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Also surviving are:
Randy (Susie) Halter, Spring Lake, MI, Nephew
Dolores (Ed) Wantuch, South Holland, MI, Niece
Preceded in death by:
Florence Falconer, Sister
Mrs. Cheadle was a former resident of Chicago, and had been employed at Litton Industries and Red Tag, both of Chicago. She retired from Sun Ray Cleaners, Chicago in 1961. She and her husband moved to Winamac in 1984. She was a member of the Red Hat Society at the Pulaski Health Care Center where she had resided the past three years. She was a very active resident at the center.
Friends may call after 10 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Friday, Jan.18), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Health Care Center.
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.
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