Obituaries

Virgil E. Fisher

December 16, 1933 to May 22, 2011

WINAMAC - Virgil E. "Gene" Fisher, 77, Francesville, died at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, May 22,  at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Francesville, to the late Russell and Mabel Freeman Fisher.

Survivors include:
Arlos C. Herrick, Winamac, Sister
Sharon A. Wendt, Winamac,  Sister
LoraVene Nielsen, Mesa, AZ, Sister
Ronald R. Fisher, Charolette, NC, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
John L. Fisher, Brother
Norman V. Fisher, Brother
Audrey J. Livingston, Sister

Mr. Fisher was a Korean War veteran. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion in Francesville, and the VFW in Reynolds. He was also a member of the National Model Railroad Association. He was retired from Plymouth Tube in Winamac.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be  at 11 a.m., Friday (May 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Harvey F. Gutwein

January 3, 1919 to May 22, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Harvey Frederick Gutwein, 92, Francesville, died at 9:56 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Francesville, to the late Fred and Katie Munz Gutwein. He married Ethel Joan Streitmatter on Sept. 20, 1992 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Ann Gutwein, Mt. Vernon, WA, Daughter
Gwendolyn Gutwein, Ft. Wayne, N Daughter
Madeline Elaine "Honey" Gutwein, Mountainair, NM, Daughter
Audrey (Jeffery) Schneider, Greenfield, Daughter & Son-in-law
Amanda Liter (Scott Gayton), Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Daughter & Son-in-law
Fred (Madeleine) Gutwein, Francesville, Son & Daughter-in-law
Gordon (Judy) Gutwein, Francesville, Son & Daughter-in-law
Harvey R.(Ellen) Gutwein, Franceville, Son & Daughter-in-law
Eric (Cyndi) Gutwein, Rensselaer, Son
Kurt (Debbie) Gutwein, Lafayette, Son
31 Grandchildren
55 Great Grandchildren
4 Great-Great Grandchldren
Fern (Sidney) Leman, Francesville, Sister & Brother-in-law
Dorothy (Victor) Beer, LaBelle, FL, Sister & Brother-in-law
Marcella (Wendell) Gudeman, Francesville, Sister & Brother-in-law
Suzanne (Herbert) Cook, Francesville, Sister & Brother-in-law
Glen (MaryAnn) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother & Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Madeline Arlt Gutwein, Wife
Marilyn Metzger Gutwein, Wife
Edward Gutwein, Son
Francis Gutwein, Brother
Edwin Gutwein, Brother
James Gutwein, Brother
Louise Albrecht Heinold, Sister
Esther Gray, Sister

Mr. Gutwein was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville. He was the former owner of Gutwein Seed Company, Francesville. He piloted his own plane.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Center, N. Morton Street, Francesville, and one hour before the funeral service which will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday (May 26), at 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.

John Garbas

May 30, 1951 to May 19, 2011

WINAMAC - John Martin Garbas, 59, of Winamac, passed away at 6:44 a.m., Thursday, May 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born May 30, 1951, in Chicago, to the late John and Gladys Frye Garbas.

Survivors include:
William (Sarah) Good, Wentzville, MO, Son
Breann (Christopher Claussen) Garbas, Gainesville, FL, Daughter
Joan Samuelson, Plymouth, Sister
Dennis Garbas, Knox,  Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Several Brothers & Sisters

Mr. Garbas worked for Tippecanoe Beverage in Winamac, for several years.

Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, at  Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, May 30), at the funeral home. A private burail will be in Bass Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Bass Lake.

Memorial donations may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project (PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675) .

Robert C. Korner

December 31, 1921 to May 21, 2011

WINAMAC - Robert C. Korner, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 9:36 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Indianapolis.

He was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Star City, to the late Harry and Johanna Mulvaney Korner. He married Mary Margaret McClure on April 4, 1948 in Star City. She died on May 20, 1984. He married Rose Storzek Newman on June 21, 1985 in Winamac. She survives.

Survivors include:
Sherry L. ( Mark) Stout, Star City, Daughter & son-in-law
Kathy (Kirk)Good, Tyler, TX, Daughter & son-in-law
David (Jean) Newman, Star City, Step son
Alan Newman, Winamac, Step Son
Sharon (Douglas) McKinley, Winamac, Step daughter
Linda (Bill) Webb, Winamac, Step daughter
Ryan (Trish) Stout, Grandchild
Sean Stout, Grandchild
Carl Manikowski, Grandchild
Josh (Robyn) Newman, Grandchild
Blake Newman, Grandchild
Abby Newman, Grandchild
Emily Newman, Grandchild
Ashley Olson, Grandchild
Brooke (Dave) Browning, Grandchild
Chelsea Newman, Grandchild
Cody McKinley, Grandchild
Aaron McKinley, Grandchild
Jake McKinley, Grandchild
Joel Webb, Grandchild
Tucker Webb, Grandchild
9 Great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
James Korner, Brother

Mr. Korner served aboard a submarine in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a member of the VFW Post 1728 in Winamac and the FOE in Winamac. He served on the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board from 1984-2000. He served on the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Board and was a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary. He was a frequent volunteer at the hospital registration desk.

Mr. Korner was the manager at J.I. Case Implement dealership in Winamac, Logansport and Princeton for many years. He also worked as district manager for the Case Co.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be  at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (May 25), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct military graveside services.

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

Arnold L. Bonnell

March 31, 1933 to May 20, 2011

WINAMAC - Arnold Lee Bonnell, 78, Mishawaka, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 20, at his residence.

He was born March 31, 1933, in Stockbridge, MI to the late Serin and Bertha Marvin Bonnell. He married Florine L. Archer on Dec. 9, 1950, in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Gloria J. (David) Newcomer, Niles, MI, Daughter
Joyce A. (David) Martin, Elkhart, Daughter
Roger L. (Lisa) Bonnell, Goshen, Son
Timothy J. Bonnell, Mishawaka, Son
8 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Marjorie Kellenberger, Sister
Sylvia Balder, Sister
Bernice Bonnell, Sister
Kenneth Bonnell, Brother
Keith Bonnell, Brother
Gerald Bonnell, Brother
Cecil Bonnell, Brother

Mr. Bonnell was a retired iron worker and was a member of Local 292 Iron Workers Union. He was a former Scout Master and was a little league baseball coach.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (May 26), at the funeral home with Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to the cancer fund.

Mona M. Bane

June 11, 1940 to May 19, 2011

WINAMAC - Mona Maydell Bane, 70, Winamac, passed away at 5:38 p.m., Thursday, May 19, at her residence.

She was born June 11, 1940, in Pineland, TX, to Robert and Opal Craig Brown. She married Lee Edward Kelley in 1956 in Crown Point. He passed away March 1978. She was married on Oct. 10, 1986, in Hobart, to Lester L. Bane. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Patsy Podgorski, Portage, Daughter
Sandy Kelley, Portage, Daughter
Charles Bane, Oconomowoc, WI, Step Son
Steve Bane, Oconomowoc, WI, Step Son
Keith (Becky) Bane, Michigan City, Step Son
Pam Bane, Westville, Step Daughter
Karen Bane, Westville, Step Daughter
6 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren

Mrs. Bane attended the Winamac Assembly of God Church. She moved to Winamac in 2005, coming from Portage.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (May 24), at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.