Obituaries

David Dean Stangle

May 28, 1939 to April 20, 2011

KEWANNA - David Dean Stangle, 71, Kewanna, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, at the Rochester Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born May 28, 1939 in Cass Co. to the late Cecil & Dorothy (Watson). On March 4, 1962 he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Woodke at Helm St. Church of God in Logansport. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Janie (Troy) Hattery, and their children, Dean and Melinda Hattery all of Peru, daughter, Jenny (Wade) Cohagan, and their daughter, Ellie all of Monticello, son David Cecil Stangle (Dawn) and their son David Dean Stangle and her daughters McKenna & Rebecca all of Kewanna. He is also survived by a brother Edwin (Bette) Stangle of Monticello and a sister Joan (Lester- deceased) Piercy of Mesa, AZ.

Mr. Stangle was a 1958 Star City High School graduate. A farmer all his life, he also had a passion for big, earth moving equipment. As a teenager he operated a crane and helped dredge out Lake Manitou. He was probably best known as the driver of a Minneapolis Moline tractor by the name of " Solid Junk".He was national points champion for three years. He was inducted into the NTPA hall of fame in 1997.

Mr. Stangle was a past supervisor of Fulton Co. Soil & Water Conservation District, a member of Winamac Nazarene Church, Fulton Co. Historical Power Assoc., Prairie Gold Rush, IH collectors-Chapter 33, Richland Center Tractor Pullers, Indiana Pullers Inc., M & M Collectors, and a Pfister seed corn salesman for over 40 years.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, and one hour prior to the service at the Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. The funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday (April 26) at the church with Rev. Daniel Burgess officiating. Burial will be at the Bruce Lake Cemetery, Kewanna.

The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Fulton Co. Historical Power Assoc. or the Kewanna Union Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements have been made by Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Mary Jane Roller

July 27, 1941 to April 22, 2011

WINAMAC - Mary Jane Roller, 69, of North Judson, passed away at 9:11p.m., Friday, April 22, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born July 27, 1941, in Winamac, to the late Wilbur and Mary Kersey Roller.

Survivors include:
William A. (Sheryl L.) Roller, North Judson, Brother & sister-in-law
James L. (Ruth) Roller, Cameron, MO, Brother & sister-in-law
6 Nieces & nephews

Ms. Roller was a former librarian in Rochester and Hebron. She attended Ancilla College, Valparaiso University and IUSB.

Friends may call from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Tuesday, April 26) at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. 

Marie B. Trinosky

September 21, 1916 to April 20, 2011

WINAMAC - Marie B. Trinosky, 94, of Logansport, (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

She was born Sept. 21, 1916, in Cicero, Ill., to the late John and Kruta Paral. She married Edward H. Trinosky on July 23, 1936, in Cicero. They were married for 68 years. He passed away on Oct. 13, 2004.

Survivors include:
Diane L. (Ken) Downing, Burrows, Daughter
Edward J. (Margaret) Trinosky, Lafayette, Son
Ken (Joyce) Downing Jr., Warren, OH, Grandson
Jonathan L. Trinosky, Indianapolis, IN Grandson
Lori (Chad) Martin, Lebanon, Granddaughter
Edward (Marcia) Barry, Lafayette,  Grandson
Shandon Weaver, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Sue (Bob) Warthan, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Lucas Downing, Warren, OH, Great Grandson
Thomas Downing, Warren, OH, Great Grandson
Abigail Downing, Warren, OH, Great Granddaughter
Bradley Trinosky, Indianapolis, Great Grandson
Jared Martin, Lebanon, Great Grandson
Christen Martin, Lebanon, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Steven Downing, Grandson
Melvin Barry, Grandson
2 Sisters
2 Brothers

Mrs. Trinosky formerly worked at the Harris Garment Factory in Winamac. She moved to Winamac in 1945, coming from Cicero.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, April 23), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Hospice.

Wardie Minix

May 29, 1936 to April 20, 2011

WINAMAC - Wardie Minix, 74, of Winamac, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, in Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born May 29, 1936, in Salyersville, KY, to the late James and Mae Lovely Minix.

Survivors include:
Billie Minix, Winamac, Son
Paul Minix, Winamac, Son
Roland Minix, Winamac, Son
Sharon (Kevin) Nielsen, St. Paul, Daughter
Janice Ortman, Winamac, Daughter
Clay Lozier, Plymouth, Son
Bridget Lozier, Winamac, Daughter
15 grandchildren
5 Great grandchildren
Marylen Bolen, KY, Sister
Carlie Brady, Culver, Sister
Julephine Man, Knox,  Sister
Landin Minix, North Judson,  Brother

 Preceded in death by:
Theresa Minix, Daughter
14 Brothers & Sisters

Mr. Minix was a union construction worker. He moved to Winamac nine years ago from Tennessee. He was a member of the Aldine Baptist Church North Judson.

Services will be scheduled at a later date. 

Brett A. Gutwein

November 26, 2005 to April 20, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Brett Alan Gutwein, 5 years old, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 20, in Cite Lumiere, Les Cayes, Haiti, where he and his family serve as missionaries with the Loving Shepherd Ministries.

He was born Nov. 26, 2005 in Winamac, to Jan and Valerie Metz Gutwein. They survive.

Also surviving are:
Tess (Daniel) Leman, Aurora, CO, Sister & Brother-in-law
Alisha Gutwein, Les Cayes, Haiti, Sister
Mark Gutwein, Les Cayes, Haiti, Brother
Derek Gutwein, Les Cayes, Haiti, Brother
Joel Gutwein, Les Cayes, Haiti, Brother
Ben & Miriam Bachtold Metz, Francesville, Maternal Grandparents
Harold & Maxine Gudeman Gutwein, Francesville, Paternal Grandparents
Several Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.  The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (April 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 the M.E.B.S.H. Banbou Church building project in Haiti c/o Jan Gutwein. 

William C. Fox

August 9, 1926 to April 18, 2011

WINAMAC - William C. Fox, 84, of Royal Center, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Monday, April 18, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 9, 1926, in Winamac, to the late Albert and Susie Henry Fox. He married Dorothy M. Ringen on Oct. 23, 1948, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Raymond W. (Robin) Fox, Brownsburg, Son
Richard E. (Marcia) Fox, Edwardsburg, MI, Son
Douglas F. (Nancy) Fox, Royal Center, Son
Kay A. (Don) Allen, Francesville, Daughter
Ronald J. (Laura) Fox, Star City, Son
Shonn (Chrissie) Fox, Greenwood, Grandson
Lisa (Vaughn) Kubert, Dowagiac, MI, Granddaughter
Wesley (Maureen) Allen, West Lafayette, Grandson
Luke (Abby) Allen, Dayton, Grandson
Jordan (Liz) Allen, Indianapolis, Grandson
Erica (Mark) Field, Kewanna, Granddaughter
Matthew Fox, Royal Center, Grandson
Katy Fox, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Ross Fox, Royal Center, Grandson
Taylor Fox, Star City, Grandson
Jessica Fox, Star City, Granddaughter
Kaiden Fox, Great Grandson
Sierra Fox, Great Granddaughter
Jacob Kubert, Great Grandson
Justin Kubert, Great Grandson
Jadyn Field, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Mary Margaret Fox, Sister
Annabelle White, Sister
Agnes Gates, Sister
Herman Fox, Brother

Mr. Fox was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was a farmer all of his life. He was a former resident of Francesville, living there for 39 years before moving to Royal Center 18 years ago.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday (April 25), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml and Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski.