Obituaries

Faye L. Redweik Leonard

August 28, 1948 to June 12, 2023

WINAMAC - Faye Lynn Redweik Leonard, 74, of Winamac, passed away at home Friday, June 23, surrounded by her family.

She was born Aug. 28, 1948 in North Judson, to the late Robert R. and AnnaBelle [Lash] Royce. She graduated from North Judson High School in 1966. On Nov. 4, 1967, she married Edwin Emil Redweik. The couple had two sons before he passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 1973. She was introduced to Edward David Leonard by her late husband’s sister-in-law, Millie. Faye and David were married Dec. 6, 1975. He became a second dad to the boys and the family grew when they welcomed two daughters. He survives.

Faye Redweik Leonard

She is also survived by:
Karl R. (Laura) Redweik, Winamac, Son
Kevin E. Redweik, Winamac, Son
Kellie A. Leonard Haselby, Winamac, Daughter
Karrie L. (Andy) McCay, Argos, Daughter
Grandchildren: Ashley (Chad) Conley, Michaela (Nate) Tersigni, Erika (Jake) Bryant,
Coty (Kayla) VanEs, Sarah (Zach) Shidler, Taylor Perry, Caleb McCay, Hannah McCay, Kaelynn Redweik, and Klara McCay.
9 Great-Grandchildren (and 1 on the way)
Anna Mae Mullins, Wanatah, Sister
Madalen Leonard, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Tom (Nancy) Leonard, Silver Springs, MD, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews and their families

Preceded in death by:
James McCay, Infant Grandson
Olivia Redweik, Infant Granddaughter
Avery Tersigni, Infant Great-Grandson
Karen Tripenfeldas, Sister
Robert W. Royce, Brother
Many other beloved family members

Mrs. Redweik Leonard worked at Gilsinger’s in Winamac for many years. To all the “kernels” in Winamac - there was only one “COB.” She retired in 2010. She was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac where she formerly taught Sunday school. She was a 4-H Leader for Franklin Township for 20 years. The couple enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. Somehow, their adventures always landed them at a casino! Not a week went by without Faye getting her lottery tickets and scratch offs. She was the lucky one in the family. She also enjoyed crocheting and patching clothes for the family. She was an avid Judge Judy watcher as well. She was hardworking, strong-willed, and stubborn. You always knew where you stood. She loved her family fiercely, even though she always said her kids gave her gray hair. She especially loved her grandchildren (who could do no wrong). She will be sadly missed and always remembered.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion – Franklin Twp. Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Benjamin A. Robbins

April 14, 1986 to June 21, 2023

WINAMAC - Benjamin Adam Robbins, 37, of Winamac (formerly of Kewanna), passed away Wednesday, June 21.

He was born April 14, 1986 in Hartford City, to Randal Alan and Susan Carol [Batten] Robbins. He graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 2004. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard for eight years - with 14 months of active duty service in Iraq. On June 30, 2011, he married Marissa Ann Roe in Monticello. They lived at Lake Bruce for 11 years before recently moving to Winamac. She survives.

Ben Robbins

He is also survived by:
Trista Kay Robbins, Winamac, Daughter
Elizabeth Marie Robbins, Winamac, Daughter
Annabelle Sophia Robbins, Winamac, Daughter
Benjamin Adam Robbins II, Winamac, Son
Randal and Susan Robbins, Buckeye, AZ, Parents
Abigail (James) Peterson, Buckeye, AZ, Sister
Megan (Brandon) Mareska, Buckeye, AZ, Sister
Christopher Robbins, Medaryville, Brother
Nathaniel (Tyler) Robbins, Goodyear, AZ, Brother
Caleb (Taylor) Robbins, Kewanna, Brother
12 Nieces and Nephews: Quintin, Mallory, Qwest, Keegan, Koltyn, Chloe, Isabella, Octavia, Caleb Jr., Zuri, Peyton and Camden.
Joyce Batten, Hartford City, Maternal Grandmother
Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Robert Roe, Forest, Father-in-law
3 Brothers-in-law: Robert, Barri and Duke
2 Sisters-in-law: Andrea and Katherine
Heather Stavedahl, Winamac, Former Wife

Preceded in death by:
Jeremiah Robbins, Brother
Isaac Robbins, Nephew
Melody Batten, Aunt
Melissa Lovett, Mother-in-law

Mr. Robbins worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 11 years where he started as a conductor and worked his way up to engineer and remote operator. He worked at FedEx for a while before going to work at Rochester Metal Products where he was currently employed. He was a member of United Steel Workers Union Local #3261-01. He was a talented mechanic who liked to tinker on cars. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially bonfires, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed building model cars with his kids (he had a lot of patience). He loved his family very much, especially his children who were his heart and soul. The kids will always have good memories of playing baseball with their dad. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating. Private disposition be at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Warrior Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 456 Winamac, IN 46996 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Floyd D. Kistler

November 21, 1934 to June 16, 2023

WINAMAC - Floyd Dean “Pap” Kistler, 88, of Valparaiso (formerly of Lowell), passed away Friday, June 16, at Aviva of Valparaiso.

He was born Nov. 21, 1934 in Winamac, to the late Floyd Elroy and Letha Marie [Stewart] Kistler. He grew up on a dairy farm and attended Fairview School. He graduated from Star City High School in 1952 where he was a Yell Leader. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.

Dean Kistler

He is survived by:
Numerous Nieces and Nephews (and their families)

Preceded in death by:
Garnet Emma Rearick, Sister
Lee Grant Kistler, Brother
Esther Denelia Hayes, Sister
Grace Thelma Straw, Sister
Thale Mae Feltis, Sister
Lura Elnora Feltis, Sister
Helen Marie Brown, Sister
Doris Baggerley, Sister
Kenneth Keith Kistler, Brother
Janetta Jane Grice, Sister
2 Nephews and 2 Nieces

Mr. Kistler served four years at Greenville Air Force Base in Mississippi where he received laboratory technician training. He made many lifelong friends during his time in the service. After receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Indiana. He continued his military service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve until 1963. He founded the Crown Point Clinical Laboratory which he operated for nearly 40 years. He was truly a pioneer in his industry. He made his home in Lowell where he became an active member of Indian Trail Grange #2361. He served as the president of Indiana Grange for over a decade. He cherished the relationships he made while active in the Grange.

A man with diverse hobbies and interests, Mr. Kistler enjoyed music of all kinds. He could play any song on the piano “by ear” and had a beautiful singing voice. He was fascinated with the old west. He enjoyed numerous trips to Wyoming, especially attending the Cody Rodeo. He loved the outdoors, especially vegetable gardening and bird watching. He canned his own vegetables for numerous years. He was a talented cook and baker. He valued trips to Turkey Run State Park (with anyone who would go with him).He was very kind and generous. He was always committed to his family who lovingly called him “Pap.” He had a big heart and held on to all that mattered most to him. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Aviva and Dunes Hospice for their tender and passionate care of Uncle Pap.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, June 23, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Friday), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Indian Trail Grange or Dunes Hospice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Donna M. St. Clair

May 14, 1929 to June 14, 2023

WINAMAC - Donna M. St. Clair, 94, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, June 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born May 14, 1929 in South Bend to the late Charles and Nellie St. Clair Hoffman. On Sept. 21, 1946 she married Ralph J. Meyer. He died Aug. 5, 1992. In 1996 she married Devon St. Clair who died May 16, 2001.

Donna St. Clair

She is survived by:
David (Holly) Meyer, Monon, Son
Charles (Bonnie) Meyer, Brookston, Son
Kathy Meyer, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
8 Grandchildren
16 Great-grandchildren
Alice (Devon) Fritz, Fowler, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Thomas Meyer, Son
Robert Meyer, Son
Keith Hoffman, Step-brother
Jim Hoffman, Step-Brother
Robert Hoffman, Brother
Harold Hoffman, Half-Brother

Mrs. Meyer/St. Clair was a farm wife and helped Ralph raise livestock including milk cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. She helped with driving the tractor, and doing chores while cooking, cleaning, gardening, canning and running to town for parts and supplies. She raised four well-behaved kids and “kept them from killing each other.” The kids grew up to be fine adults. The family moved from farm to farm during their early farming years. Some of the homes had indoor plumbing and some did not. Some had oil stoves for heat and some had only wood heat. Life was hard in the early years but they worked as a team and made it through. She enjoyed playing euchre and fishing. She also enjoyed square dancing. She belonged to different organizations through St. Peters Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church and home-ec club. In later years she took up painting and enjoyed painting saw blades. Following the death of her first husband, she married Mr. St Clair and lived near Fletchers Lake. After his death, she moved to Winamac where she lived alone but had a great neighborhood to reach out to for help if needed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, June 19, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Monday), at the funeral home with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph West Cemetery in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to The Pulaski Christmas Lights Fund or the Good Samaritan Shop in Winamac

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.

Phyllis M. Kochel

April 23, 1948 to June 12, 2023

WINAMAC - Phyllis M. Kochel, 75, of Logansport, passed away at 5:25 p.m., Monday, June 12, at McKinney Place in Logansport.

She was born April 23, 1948 in Linton, IN to the late Ernest F. and Thelma M. [Carroll] Nolting. Phyllis grew up in Winamac and graduated from Winamac High School in 1966. On May 17, 1968, she married Ronald J. Kochel in Logansport. He preceded her in death.

Phyllis Kochel

She is survived by:
Jerry (Joyce) Nolting, Newberry, SC, Brother
Doris (Tony) Griffith, Cromwell, Sister
Fred (Jill) Nolting, Noblesville, Brother
Donna (Les) Wallace, Star City, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews and their families

Preceded in death by:
Ernest F. Nolting, Half-Brother
Patricia Stewert, Half-Sister

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 16, at the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac with Pastor Larry Zehring officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery..

Memorial donations may be made to Walton United Methodist Church or to McKinney Place. Envelopes will be available at the graveside services or contributions may be mailed to Frain Mortuary PO Box 248 Winamac, IN 46996.

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Infant Colton DeVries

April 13, 2023 to May 31, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Colton DeVries, six-weeks-old, of Medaryville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Colton DeVries

He was born April 13, 2023 in Lafayette, the son of Heather DeVries.

Survivors include his mother, Heather DeVries (John Goodman) of Medaryville, siblings Erikeannah DeVries, Emery DeVries, Elijah Minton; grandparents, Barbara Hensley, Lori and William “Pete” Sanders; aunts and uncles, Jamie (Dustin) Lindsey, DeeDee Conley, Polly Schuh, Dennis Davis, Ashley DeVries, Erica (Jacob) Caudill, Gregory Boswell, Alexis Boswell, Darrell Boswell, and Tristen Sanders.

He was preceded in death by his uncles, Colton DeVries, Curtis DeVries; grandpa Curtis DeVries; great-grandparents, John and Polly Holbrook, Mary and Robert DeVries; cousins, Justin West, Dillon West, Amanda Schadd, Devin Holbrook and Josh West.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

An online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.