Obituaries

Judith D. Maxwell

February 12, 1939 to April 9, 2012

WINAMAC - Judith D. Maxwell, 73,  of Winamac, died at 4:50 p.m., Monday, April 9, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. 

She was born Feb. 12, 1939, in Gary, to the late Leonard and Violet Miskimins Wignall. She married William Maxwell on Oct. 19, 1957, in East Gary. He survives. 

Also surviving are:
Connie D. Perkins, Winamac, Daughter 
Becky J. Havard, Lake Station, Daughter 
George E. Maxwell, Bedford, TX, Son 
Peter Havard, Grandson 
Stacey (Randy) Price, Granddaughter 
Skyler Perkins, Grandson 
Tracey Havard, Granddaughter 
Shannon Maxwell, Granddaughter 
7 Great Grandchildren 
Jackie (Bud) Bishop, Valparaiso, Sister 
Melodee (Jeff) Martin, Valparaiso, Sister 

Mrs. Maxwell graduated from Edison High School in 1957. She lived in East Gary for 27 years before moving to Winamac in 1966. She was a former member of the East Gary Fire Department Auxiliary. She worked at Eaton Corporation in Winamac for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, puzzles, and going to the boat.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday (April 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating.  Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be given to the American Lung Association. 

Frank H. Johnson

June 18, 1929 to March 31, 2012

KEWANNA - Frank H. Johnson, 82, of Kewanna passed away at 7:38 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Born on June 18, 1929 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Bruce and Salana Johnson. On Jan. 31, 1958 he married Juanita Hughes, she survives.

Also surviving are children, Sheila G. Seidel (Allen) of Winamac, Donna A. Dugan (Robert Rans) of Kewanna, Julia F. Brainerd of Warsaw and Frank H. Johnson (Wendi) of Rensselaer, brothers, Allen Johnson of Vanceburg, Kentucky and Nick Johnson of Vanceburg, Kentucky and sister, Nettie Johnson of Vanceburg, Kentucky. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Hope, Jessica, Gavin, Brock, Bobby, Peggy Sue, David, Brenna and Holly and 9 great grandchildren, Kennedy, Graysen, Jackson, Alli, Alexis, Kylie, Aubrie, Carter and Laynie.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Clarence, Herbert, Buck and Gabbie, sisters, Katherine, Pearl and Grace, son-in-law, Richard Brainerd and a grandson, Tavin.

Mr. Johnson was a lineman for the C&O Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He was also a farmer.
He enjoyed going to auctions, cutting wood, tinkering, socializing and most of all spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (April 4), with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Josephine A. Speicher

November 3, 1920 to March 31, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Josephine A. Speicher, 91, of Medaryville, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 3, 1920, in Lakeside, IN, to the late William Edward and Fairy Mae Michaels Horney. She married John P. Speicher on June 10, 1948, in Story City, Iowa. He passed away on April 22, 1998.

Survivors include:
Beverly J. (Hugh) Verano, San Clemente, CA, Daughter
John E. (Karen) Speicher, Winamac, Son
Jerry E. Speicher, Lake Charles, LA, Grandson
Joshua D. Speicher, Lafayette, Grandson
Sarah K. Verano, New York City, NY, Granddaughter
Catherine E. Verano, Hillsdale, MI, Granddaughter
Malia A. Speicher, Lafayette, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by: 
Leah M. Speicher, Daughter
Brian Speicher, Grandson
Leland Horney, Infant Brother

Mrs. Speicher was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church, Francesville, where she was actively involved in music programs at the church. She had attended a business college and the Chicago Conservatory of Music. She was a piano teacher in the community for over 60 years. She had been an active member of the Francesville community her entire lifetime. She served as grand marshall of the Francesville Fall Festival in 2005. She also had been the president of the Pulaski County Heart Association. She also had been a leader of a local Pulaski Co. 4-H Club.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (April 5), at the funerl home. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association.

Elizabeth Felix

September 8, 1922 to March 29, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Elizabeth Felix, 89, of Francesville, passed away at 5:40 a.m., Thursday, March 29, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville. 

She was born Sept. 8, 1922, in Gudurica, Yugoslavia, to the late Conrad and Anna Stager Felix. 

Survivors include: 
Eddie (Marilyn) Felix, Knox, Son & daughter-in-law 
Eva Fuerich, Austria, Sister 

Ms. Felix moved to the United States in 1954. She lived in the Chicago area until 1991. She was resident of Michigan City and Knox. She worked at Transo Envelope Co. in Chicago as a machine operator for 34 years. She felt blessed to spend the last three years of her life in the loving care of the staff and friends at Parkview Haven. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

Daniel S. Emery

April 21, 1974 - March 22, 2012

KNOX - Daniel S. Emery, 37, of Denham passed away Thursday, March 22.

He was born April 21, 1974, in Knox.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara Emery O'Neill of Denham; daughter, Courtney Emery of Lafayette; stepdaughter, Ashley McGrew of Lafayette; brother, Matthew Young of Rochester; and sister, Rachel Isom of Rochester.

Funeral services will be at 12 noon, Monday (March 26), with visitation 2 hours prior to the service at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Denham Cemetery.

Kenneth G. Reinhold

May 7, 1949 to March 20, 2012

WINAMAC - Kenneth G. "Biscuit" Reinhold, 62, Monterey, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Indianapolis. 

He was born May 7, 1949, in Logansport, to Valentine Jr. and Esther Mack Reinhold. He married Karen Korth on Oct. 26, 2002 in Monterey. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Robert Kenneth (Rhonda) Reinhold, Culver, Son & Daughter-in-law
Ronald Scott (Kelly) Reinhold, Whiteland, Son & Daughter-in-law
Lindsey Van Horn, Gainesville, FL, Daughter
Joshua ( Lauren) Van Horn, Tipton, Son & daughter-in-law
Valentine Jr. and Esther Mack Reinhold, Monterey, Parents
Christine (Richard) Earp, Rochester, Sister & Brother-in-law
Fred (Elaine) Reinhold, Monterey, Brother & Sister-in-law
Michael Demonja, Grandson
Miles Anthony Demonja, Grandson
Reilly Reinhold, Granddaughter
Austin Reinhold, Grandson
Darian Reinhold, Granddaughter
Scotlynn Reinhold, Granddaughter
Zoie Butcher, Granddaughter
Jocie Van Horn, Granddaughter
Julianna Van Horn, Granddaughter
Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Reinhold was a member of Local 172 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters in South Bend, for 42 years. He worked on projects at Notre Dame, Monterey School and Culver Military Academy Library. He also worked at Arnett Concrete, Bremen High School and many other projects. He was a member of the FOP in Logansport and was president of the Monterey Breakfast Club. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed IU basketball. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. "Woof" will be missed by his friends.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, March 24), at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the ALS Foundation.