Obituaries

Stephanie Crissinger

March 31, 1978 to June 2, 2010

KEWANNA - Stephanie J. Crissinger, 32, of Kewanna, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after an illness with cancer.

Stephanie J. Crissinger, 32, of Kewanna, lost her courageous battle with cancer at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

Born March 31, 1978, in Phoenix, Ariz., she was the daughter of Ken and Mae Bartram Eastwood. She was a 1996 Rochester High School graduate. On Dec. 5, 1997, she married Keith D. Crissinger. He survives.

Also surviving are daughters Kennedy, Peyton and Torrie Crissinger, and parents Ken and Mae Eastwood, all of Kewanna; two sisters, Trina Doty and her husband, Brian, Kewanna, and Angie Blanchard and her husband, Chris, Rochester; brother Nick Eastwood, Kewanna; father- and mother-in-law, David and Elaine Crissinger, Winamac; and grandparents-in-law Tom and Arvilla Crissinger, Star City. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Elwin and Clarice Bartram and Don and Hazel Eastwood.

Mrs. Crissinger most recently worked at Caston School Corp. in the cafeteria, and she was happy to get to work so close to her daughters each day. She was also a member of the Church of the Heartland, Winamac.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel; and also one hour prior to the time of service Monday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday (June 7) at  the funeral home. Pastor John Duhnovsky will officiate and burial will be in Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.

The family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Fulton County Chapter, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences and tributes may be made to the Crissinger family at www.harrisonmetzger.com.

Gerald Junior Stotler

October 27, 1923 to June 2, 2010

WINAMAC - Gearld Junior Stotler, 86, of 2127 S 800 W, Francesville, passed away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, at Life Care Center Of Rochester in Rochester.

He was born Oct. 27, 1923, in Ripley  to Zearnie and Nellie Kasten Stotler. He married Mary Jane Rater on Aug. 10, 1946, in Leiters Ford. She died on Nov. 8, 2008.

Survivors include:
Eric David (Barbara) Stotler, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Christina (Brian) Cyr DVM, Fowler, Granddaughter
David Stotler, West Lafayette, Grandson
Samuel (Kimberly) Stotler, Delphi, Grandson
Joshua Cyr, Great granchild
Jessica Cyr, Great granchild
Rachel Cyr, Great granchild
Eric Cyr, Great granchild
Carson Stotler, Great granchild

He was preceded in death by:
Glen Robert Stotler, Brother

Mr. Stotler was a farmer. He enjoyed raising cattle. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday (June 6), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church.

Barbara Jane Spry

July 3, 1931 to June 1, 2010

WINAMAC - Barbara Jane Spry, 78, of 624 East 13th St., Winamac, passed away at 4:40 a.m., Tuesday, June 1,   in Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born July 3, 1931, in Williamsville, MO, to Lewis M. and Mary E. Morecraft Wilkes. She married Charles John Spry on June 10, 1950, in Winamac. He died on Oct. 3, 1990.

Survivors include:
Gwendolyn Jane Crawford, Valparaiso, Daughter
Charles Jay (Gale)Spry, Reynolds, Son
Gary Stuart Spry, Winamac, Son
William Keith (Louann) Spry, Booneville, Son
9 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
John L. Wilkes, McKinney, Texas Brother

Preceded in death by:
Josephine Brown, Sister
Effie Rosalie (Patty) Krohn, Sister
Mildred Compton, Sister

Mrs. Spry lived in Winamac for most of her life and had lived in Monticello for 12 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac, and the Christian Women's Fellowship of the church. She volunteered for many of the church's funeral dinners. She also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #96, Winamac, and a former member of Delta Theta Tau, Monticello. She had helped with Girl Scout camping. She was a former clerical worker for Winamac Sales, First Union Bank, and Galbreath Inc.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Saturday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, June 5), at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church or the American Heart Association.

Helen June Von Tobel

January 16, 1927 to May 28, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Helen June VonTobel, 83, of 101 Constitution Drive, Francesville,passed away at 4:04 a.m., Friday, May 28, at Parkview Haven in Francesville.

She was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Reynolds, to Robert and Mildred Cearing. She married Robert VonTobel at the groom's family home in Francesville. He died August 1989.

Survivors include:
Sharon K. VonTobel (Timothy) Toole, Lebanon, Daughter & Son-in-law
Lisa L. VonTobel Hodson, Greensburg, Daughter
Jennifer Hodson, Greensburg, Granddaughter
Aaron Toole, Lebanon, Grandson
Benjamin Hodson, Greensburg, Grandson
Jordan Toole, Lebanon, Grandson
Paul Cearing, Franklin, Brother
Wayne Cearing, Pensacola, FL, Brother
Bobby (Pat) Cearing, Reynolds, Brother & Sister-in-law
Phyllis (Fred) Parks, LaPorte, Sister & Brother-in-law
Janice Cearing, Monticello, Sister-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Clyde Cearing, Brother
Betty Cearing, Sister
Floyd Cearing, Brother

Before her marriage, Mrs. Von Tobel  worked at RBM in Logansport for several years. After she was married, she dedicated her life to being a mother and a grandmother. She retired from Central Electronics in West Lafayette.

Friends may call after 12 noon, Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, June 2), at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven, Riley Children's Hospital or Alzheimers Association.

Bonnie L. Stout

July 1, 1959 to May 13, 2010

ROYAL CENTER - Bonnie L. Stout, 50, of Star City passed away Thursday, May 13, at her residence.

She was born July 1, 1959 in Sutton, W.V., the daughter of the late Edward L. and Esther L. (Tanner) Sparks. She married Devon K. Stout on Oct. 20, 1974. He survives. They had recently renewed their vows on Feb. 28, 2010.

Also survivin are one son, Matthew Stout and wife Teresa of Kokomo; sisters, Judy Nicoles and husband Greg of Logansport, Brenda Carty and husband Royal of Salyersville, Kentucky, Sandra Skiles and husband Dean of Louisville, Kentucky and Diana Rowan of Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania; 6 grandchildren, Jonathan, Derrick, Aaron, Angel, Allison and Kayla Stout. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by son, Douglas Stout.

Mrs. Stout was employed at the Oak Grove Restaurant in Star City and at Sew What Alterations in Logansport.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday,  at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday (May 18), at the funeral home with Rev. John DeSabatine officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, PO Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265.
 

Thomas R. Koebcke

December 4, 1943 to May 2, 2010

MUNCIE - Word has been received of the death of Thomas R. Koebcke, 66, Selma, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 2, at his home.

He was born Dec. 4, 1943 in Valparaiso. He married Susan Wuethrich on Sept. 28, 1963 in Francesville. She survives.

Surviving relatives with his wife are parents, Max and Marie Erb of Monon; son, Tom Koebcke of Austin, TX; daughter, Polly Hines (husband: David) of Noblesville; three grandchildren, Lexiann, Xavier and Izabella Hines of Noblesville; one sister, Kitty (husband: Mike) Brooks of Columbia, MO.

Mr. Koebcke graduated from Francesville High School in 1961 and from Ball State University in 1966. He retired in 1999 after 33 years of teaching for Liberty-Perry Schools. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, Liberty-Perry Teachers Association, Fayette County Rifle and Pistol Club, and ABATE. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman until suffering from rheumatoid arthritis the last 10 years. He was a faithful blood donor until he was unable to donate because of his health.

The funeral service was Thursday May 6, at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North SR 3 Muncie. Rev. Mark Ellcessor officiated at the service. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie.

Memorial donations may be made to Central Missouri Humane Society 616 Big Bear Blvd Columbia, MO 65202 or Selma United Methodist Church Children’s Ministry P.O. Box 412 Selma, IN 47383.