Obituaries

Richard A. Wiebusch

January 31, 1923 to December 22, 2011

WINAMAC - Richard Adolph Wiebusch, 88, of Burlinton, died at 3:18 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, at the North Woods Village, Kokomo.

He was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to the late George and Zada Hudgins Wiebusch. He married Marguerite Kersey Feb. 22, 1964, in Aurora, IL. She survives.

Survivors include: 
Sharon Lee Langdon, Chesapeake, VA, Daughter
Melanie Jo (Gary)Stalter, Kokomo, Daughter& son-in-law
Kerry (Cindy)Kopkey, Fulton, NY, Son & daughter-in-law
John Kopkey, Winamac, Son
James Kopkey, Noblesville, Son
David Kopkey, Kokomo, Son
Jeff Kopkey, Mesa, AZ, Son
17 grandchildren
17 Great grandchildren
Marla Bierrum, Special Niece
Willa Snyder, Special Niece

He was preceded in death by: 
Cynthia Ann Wiebusch, Daughter
Richard Francis Wiebusch, Son
Georgine Clayton, Sister
Sidney Wiebusch, Brother
Everett Wiebusch, Brother
Bennett Wiebusch, Brother
Delbert Wiebusch, Brother
Lt. Commander Bruce Langdon, Son-in-law
Chad Kopkey, Grandson

Mr. Wiebusch was an Alzheimers patient for 10 years. He was under the care of the Guardian Angel Hospice. He retired in January 1993 from the Chrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo. He worked in the engineering department for 30 years. He was a life member of the American Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He enjoyed photograghy and playing his guitar.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Tuesday, Dec. 27), at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Guardian Angel Hospice Kokomo. 

Donna Gourley Argentine

September 11, 1930 to December 21, 2011

WINAMAC - Donna W. Argentine, 81, Salem, Ark. (formerly of Hammond), passed away at 10:22 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, at NHC HealthCare, West Plains, MO.

She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Hammond to the late Presley John and Maria Herber Gourley. She married Gene A. Argentine on Feb. 11, 1967, in Hessville. He survives.

Survivors include:
Susan M.(Dennis) Milan, Brighton, CO, Daughter
Brandi M. Miller, Brighton, CO, Granddaughter
Kayla S. Miller, Brighton, CO, Great Granddaughter
Vernon Gourley, Rochester, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Dolores McTaggart, Sister
Winford Gourley, Brother

Mrs. Argentine lived in Highland for many years before moving to Debary, FL. She then moved to Salem, AR, in 2006. She was employed by Amnex Corp. in Orlando, FL, for many years, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and cooking.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Thursday, Dec. 29), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Stephen Stone

October 2, 1936 to December 15, 2011

KNOX - Stephen Stone, 75, Monterey, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15.

He was born Oct. 2, 1936.

Survivors include wife Nancy Stone, sons Richard (Cheryl) and Stephen (Deana) Stone, daughters Shelly Stone and Heather White, brothers Ed, Frank (Helen), Robert (Nancy) and Jim (Carol) Stone, sister Eva (Robert) Peters, and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Braman & Son Funeral Chapel, Knox. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (Dec. 17), at Bible Baptist Church, Knox. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church.

Phyllis A. Fleenor

August 6, 1942 to December 18, 2011

MEDARYVILLE - Phyllis Ann Fleenor, 69, Medaryville (formerly of Rensselaer), passed away at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, at Whispering Pines Health Care Center, Valparaiso.

She was born Aug. 6, 1942, in Baltimore, Md., to the late Ed and Maude Hunt Allen. She married Charles Franklin Fleenor Sr. on Sept. 28, 1962. He passed away on Dec. 28, 1985.

Survivors include:
Dana L. Mitchell, Medaryville, Daughter
Charles Edward Fleenor, Ocala, FL, Grandson
Amanda Lynn Fleenor, Ocala, FL, Granddaughter
Jennifer Fleenor, Ocala, FL, Granddaughter
Glen Mickel Keller, Lafayette, Grandson
Kimberly Jo Keller, Francesville, Granddaughter
3 Great Grandchildren
Eddie (Juanita) Allen, Wolcott, Brother
Betty (Harris) Hale, Medaryville, Sister
Raymond (Beverly) Meeks, Medaryville, Brother
Geraldine (Bob) Walter, Rensselaer, Sister
Madeline Caldwell, Crown Point, Sister
Larry (Sherry) Allen, Crawfordsville, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Charles Franklin Fleenor Jr., Son
Glen Edward Fleenor, Son
Kendle Allen, Brother
Chet Meeks, Brother
Clara Faye Allen, Sister

Mrs. Fleenor was a member of the American Legion Post #96 Ladies Auxillary, Medaryville. She was also a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed attending garage sales and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., (Friday, Dec. 23), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Medaryville Assembly of God.

Paul B. Heinsen, DVM

August 20, 1920 to December 17, 2011

WINAMAC - Dr. Paul Bradford Heinsen DVM, 91, of Winamac, died at 9:35 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka,.

He was born Aug. 20, 1920, in Port Clinton, OH, to the late Edward Carl and Helen Angela Montgomery Heinsen. He married Nancy Gill in 1941. She died in 1967. He married Marilyn Capper on Nov. 15, 1968, in Kokomo. She died on July 12, 2008.

Survivors include:
Charles E. Heinsen, MD, Winamac, Son
Susan G. (David) Fix, South Miami, FL, Daughter
Nancy A. (Bob) Munson, Danville, CA, Daughter & son-in-law
Margaret Heinsen, Port Clinton, OH, Sister
27 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Katie Miles, Great Grandchild
Robert Heinsen, Brother

Dr. Heinsen was a former resident of Kewanna, Kokomo and Punta Gorda, FL. He was a doctor of veterinary medicine. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1943. He practiced as a veterinarian in St. Marys, OH; Swayze, IN; Kewanna and Kokomo. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Contract Bridge League.

Dr. Heinsen returned to Indiana from Punta Gorda, FL on Dec. 31, 2007. He enjoyed fishing, bridge, golf, good food and watching sports. He also enjoyed traveling, entertaining and telling stories.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Helen Swing

October 4, 1916 to December 15, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Helen Swing, 95, of Francesville, died at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Monon,  to the late Ralph and Clara Eggert Davis. She married Irven E. Swing on Feb. 16, 1937, in Winamac. He died Aug. 27, 1987.

Survivors include:
Carol E. Knorr, Columbus,  Daughter
Linda F. (Ross) Mackey, Three Oaks, MI, Daughter
Dan I. Swing, Valparaiso, Son
Chris L. Swing, Lafayette, Son
8 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Bill (Nina) Davis, Francesville, Brother
Kenneth (Jenetta) Davis, Francesville, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Infant Granddaughter
Bob Davis, Brother
Faye Henry, Sister
2 Infant Brothers
1 Infant Sister

Mrs. Swing was a graduate of Medaryville High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Francesville. She loved to sew. She lived most of her life in the Francesville area.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, (Monday, Dec. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.