Obituaries

Alexander J. Ranus

July 15, 1988 to October 14, 2021

WINAMAC- Alexander J. “Alex” Ranus, 33, of New Paris, OH passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, in Richmond, IN.

He was born July 15, 1988 in Indianapolis, to Donald Allen and Suzanne Herrington Ranus.

Alexander Ranus

He is survived by:
Donald Allen Ranus, Grand Junction, CO, Father
Suzanne (Mitch) Cooke, Blue Ash, OH, Mother
Jennifer (Sam) Pinegar, Denver, CO, Sister
Emmett and Conner, Nephews
Lydia Cooke, Half-Sister
Lucy Cooke, Half-Sister
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
John and Faye Frain Ranus, Paternal Grandparents
Fred and Martha Herrington, Maternal Grandparents

Alex enjoyed watching movies and listening to music.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assists with final expenses.

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

Herbert M. Cook

May 24, 1929 to October 9, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Herbert M. “Herb” Cook, 92, of Francesville, passed away peacefully at 4:10 a.m., Saturday, October 9, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born May 24, 1929 in Rensselaer, to the late Robert and Merle R. Mooney Cook. He graduated from Rensselaer High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Suzanne “Suz” Gutwein on Dec.27, 1952 in Francesville. She survives.

Herb Cook

Survivors also include:
Dale (Debb) Cook, Rensselaer, Son
Miriam “Mim” (David) Wuethrich, Francesville, Daughter
Salli (Ray) Morris, Benton, LA, Daughter
Melissa (Tim) Bender, Winona Lake, Daughter
Brad (Michelle) Cook, Fishers, Son
Bryan (Jenny) Cook, Zionsville, Son
Deborah “Debbie” Cook, Francesville, Daughter-in-law
21 Grandchildren
23 Great-Grandchildren
Stella Cook, Sister-in-law
Patricia K. “Pat” Cook, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Robert Lynn “Bob” Cook, Son
Washington Wallace Cook, Brother
Joseph John “Joe” Cook, Brother
Lois Marguerite Gibbs, Sister
2LT Robert Richard “Dick” Cook USAAF KIA, Brother
Philip Gilbert “Phil” Cook, Brother
Jean Timmons, Sister
Thomas Douglas “Tom” Cook, Brother

Mr. Cook was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He was a man of faith and true convictions. He was passionate about helping others. He was outgoing, friendly, and had a great sense of humor. He was active in the local Republican Party. He served many years on the merit board for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. He was very patriotic and was honored to be a member of a Gold Star Family (having lost his brother, Dick, during World War II). In 2018, He had the privilege to participate with fellow veterans in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to LifeWise Academy at West Central Schools, Humanitarian Distribution Center, or HarvestCall.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Carolyn S. Zeider

April 14, 1936 to October 7, 2021

WiNAMAC - Carolyn S. Zeider, 85, of Star City, passed away at 12:03 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born April 14, 1936 in Star City to the late Willard McMillen and Myrtle Belle Spears Berkshire. She graduated from Star City High School in 1954. On Nov. 18, 1955, she married Wayne D. Zeider in Star City. He passed away Oct. 2, 1992.

Carolyn Zeider

She is survived by:
Rob Zeider, Star City, Son
Richard (Elaine) Zeider, Star City, Son
Shelley (Lee) Jennings, Winamac, Daughter
Jenna Zeider, Granddaughter
Parker Zeider, Grandson
Conner Jennings, Grandson
Taylor Jennings, Granddaughter
Ashlynn Jennings, Granddaughter
Margaret Berkshire, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Ronald Zeider, Son
Lois (Muck) Hines, Sister
Gerald “Tim” Berkshire, Brother
Elizabeth “Lib” Berkshire, Sister
John Berkshire, Infant Brother
Myra “Jo” (Al) Foster, Sister
Robert “Bob” (Evelyn) Berkshire, Brother
Charles Bruce Berkshire, Brother
Everett Berkshire, Half-Brother
William Insley Berkshire, Half-Brother
Wayne Berkshire, Half-Brother
Donald Berkshire, Half-Brother

Mrs. Zeider was a devoted homemaker and worked as the bookkeeper and office manager for Zeider farms for many years. She was active in numerous clubs in her younger years and was a proud member of the Democratic Party. She was always very supportive of her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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

Jerrald W. White

November 23, 1944 to October 6, 2021

MONTICELLO - Jerrald Wayne White, 76, of Winamac, passed away at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 23, 1944 in Logansport to the late Dale and Mary Fisher White. He was a graduate of Star City High School.

Jerrald White

He is survived by four children, Cary White of Monticello, Gina (Bob) Guy, of Monticello, Jenny Hanes (Pedro Perez) of Mesa, Ariz. and Christy (Nathan) Harding of Goldsboro, N.C., plus grandchildren Kole Young, Jonni Goodman, CJ White, Austin White, Brooke White, Faith Rodriguez, Nathan Rodriguez, Preston Hanes, Luke Hanes, Addy Hanes, Natalie Perez, Reese Harding, Zachary Harding, and Ellie Grace Young. He is also survived by a sister, Donna (Otto) Ruff of Star City, and his brother, John White of Winamac.

Mr. White had worked for the Indiana State Highway in the paint crew, but his passion was working as a farmer. He raised livestock and was a life member of 4-H where he showed beef. He was a hard-working man who loved cutting wood for his wood burning stove. He was a member of the Odd Fellows in Winamac. He proudly donated blood on a regular basis to the American Red Cross and received the top blood donation award. He was a foster parent to a few lucky children while his own children were growing up. He loved playing cards every day. He was a life-long member of the former Pulaski Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir. He also attended the Tippecanoe Christian Church.

Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m., at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello with Pastor Ed Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello or the Tippecanoe Christian Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Friends and family are encouraged to share a photo, a memory, or a message of condolence at www.springerfuneralhome.com

Esther M. Reinhold

March 12, 1925 to October 6, 2021

WINAMAC - Esther Martha Reinhold, 96, of Monterey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 6, surrounded by her family and loyal canine companion, Zeba.

She was born March 12, 1925 in Chicago, to the late Peter and Eva Sturm Mack who were of Lithuanian descent. Esther was very proud of her heritage. She graduated from Monterey High School in 1942. She married her high school sweetheart, Valentine F. “Junior” Reinhold Jr., on Sept. 23, 1944. He passed away April 13, 2016.

Esther Reinhold

She is survived by:
Christine Earp, Monterey, Daughter
Valentine F. “Fred” (Elaine) Reinhold III, Monterey, Son
Ronald (Kelly) Reinhold, Grandson
Jacob (Amy) Koepkey, Grandson
Ross (Nicole) Earp, Grandson
Allison (Randy Kopka) Earp, Granddaughter
Brian (Susan) Hessong, Grandson
Scott (Sydny) Hessong, Grandson
Rhonda Reinhold, Granddaughter-in-law
Great-grandchildren: Austin (Ali) Reinhold, Scottlyne Reinhold, Darian (fiancé: Charles) Reinhold, Reilly Reinhold, Logan Koepkey, Griffin Koepkey, Madelyn Koepkey, Sawyer Koepkey, Maci Earp, Maddison Earp, Esther Earp-Kopka, Michael Demonja, Anthony Demonja, Herbert Hessong, Kenneth Hessong, Amelia Hessong, Stephanie Hessong, and Shaynah Hessong.
Judith (Howard) Carlisle, Sister-in-law
Byron (Nancy) Reinhold, Brother-in-law
David (Vivian) Reinhold, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth (Karen) Reinhold, Son
Richard Earp, son-in-law
Robert “Robbie” Reinhold, Grandson
Emily (Dick) Urban, Sister
Mary (Charles) Teichman, Sister
Annie (Albert) Kimmery, Sister
1 Infant Brother

Throughout their lives, Mrs. Reinhold and her husband were inseparable, until he passed away. Now they dance the streets of gold together. She was a longtime member of the Monterey United Methodist Church and was very active in her younger years. She was also a member of the American Milk Producers, Inc. and enjoyed attending the National Dairy Convention in Madison, WI with her husband. She especially enjoyed crocheting and coloring. She was an avid collector of chicken, cow, rabbit, Santa, and nut cracker trinkets and figurines. She was a city girl turned farm wife, and she loved every minute of it. She was a hard worker and had a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime. Her first job was as a courier in downtown Chicago. She worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and Culver Military Academy. She was the first female school bus driver for Culver Community Schools. Her greatest achievement was her family whom she loved very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Monterey United Methodist Church, ALS Foundation, or Alzheimer’s Association.

Online tributes may be off-ered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Donald E. Saltsman

October 30, 1936 to October 3, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Donald Eugene Saltsman, 85, of Medaryville, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 3, at his home surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born Oct. 30, 1935 in Medaryville to the late Hallie and Edna Brick Saltsman. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Oct. 30, 1957, he married Beverly Jean Moisan, at the Medaryville Christian Church. She survives.

Donald Saltsman

He is also survived by:
Kathy (Jeff) McBride, Medaryville, Daughter
Laurie (Mike) Werner, Indian Lake Estates, FL, Daughter
Jodi (Abby Thiel) Feuquay, Wheatfield, Daughter
Mindy (Stan Bennett) Lovely, Medaryville, Granddaughter/Best Friend
16 Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Tom Saltsman, Medaryville, Brother
Mary Margaret (Art) Coburn, Monticello, Sister
Peggy (Bill) Coburn, Logansport, Sister
Shirley Saltsman, Medaryville, Sister-In-Law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jeffery Eugene Saltsman, Son
Archie (Pearl) Saltsman, Brother
Mildred (Ellis) Bennett, Sister
Violet McCoy, Sister
Evelyn (Marion) Nelson, Sister
Doris Saltsman, Sister
Ruth Ann (Gene) Terry, Sister
Lucille (Joe) Dunn, Sister
Karma Saltsman, Sister-In-Law
Helen Wrench, Half-Sister

Mr. Saltsman was a lifelong member and past commander of the Medaryville American Legion Post #96. He loved fishing, being outdoors, and making new friends. He never knew a stranger and loved helping the community. Everyone that knew he would say that his greatest legacy was his jokes, laughter, and his amazing smile that could touch anyone’s heart. His sense of humor could lighten anyone’s day. He loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren dearly. He also loved and adored his extended family whom he was blessed with when he married his wife. . He will be missed dearly by many.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home with Chaplain Joe Mollet officiating. Military honors will take place at the funeral home following services. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.