Obituaries

Barbara D. Kopka Davis Hardy

November 25, 1945 to August 27, 2021

WINAMAC - Barbara Diana Kopka Davis Hardy, 75, of Winamac (formerly of Royal Center) passed away Friday, Aug. 27, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac.

She was born Nov. 25, 1945 in Valparaiso, to the late Fred John and Cora Ellen Hall Kopka.

Barbara Hardy

She is survived by:
Frank (Kim) Widner, Winamac, Son
Fred (Jeanette) Widner, Monticello, Son
Starlett Widner, Granddaughter
Chrystle Olson, Granddaughter
Karli Widner, Granddaughter
Hailey Widner, Granddaughter
Ian Widner, Grandson
6 Great-Grandchildren
Connie Brownfield, Sister
Mary Ellen “Sis” (Ravi) Pawar, Sister
Rick (Deb) Kopka, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Debra Walter, Daughter
Daniel Widner, Grandson
Dennis Kopka, Brother
Richard A. Davis, Former Spouse

Mrs. Hardy enjoyed karaoke and BINGO. She loved her dog, Peewee. More than anything, she loved her family. She will be sadly missed.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Patricia A. O'Donnell

March 17, 1937 to August 27, 2021

WINAMAC - Patricia A. “Patty” O’Donnell, 84, of Goodland (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born March 17, 1937 in Monterey, to the late Clement V. and Marjorie M. Prendergast Keller. She graduated from Holy Family School in 1951 and Monterey High School in 1955. She spent her life working as a registered nurse; having earned her degree from Holy Cross Central School of Nursing in 1958. She married John William O’Donnell (Sr.) on May 4, 1963, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey. He passed away April 27, 2006.

Patricia O'Donnell

She is survived by:
Judy (Vic) Heater, Winamac, Daughter
Pat (Cheryl) O’Donnell, Logansport, Son
Susie O’Donnell, Winamac, Daughter
Maureen Inman, Goodland, Daughter
Ryan O’Donnell, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Dr. Amanda (Curt) Lords, Carolyn (Darron) Robinson, Leanne (John) Behny, Laura Bucinski, Rebecca Kopka, Michael (Dorri) O’Donnell, Angela (Scott) Compton, Jeff (Teressa) Garbison, Jenny (Mike) Kasten, Brian (Ashley) Crissinger, Alexandria Inman, Lauren (Brady) Edgar, Mackenzie O’Donnell, and Kaitlin O’Donnell.
Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Michelle O’Donnell, Former Daughter-in-law
Tom (Toni) Keller, Nappanee, Brother
Bob (Sheila) Keller, Monterey, Brother
Jim (Bertie) Keller, Monterey, Brother
Jerry (Rea) Keller, Monterey, Brother
Danny (Peggy) Keller, Culver, Brother
Ruth Zehner, Monterey, Sister
Mary Large Personette, Logansport, Sister
Margie (Tim) Wise, Monterey, Sister
Colleen Keller, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Jean Keller, Monterey, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Brian O’Donnell, Infant Son
John William O’Donnell Jr., Son
Jim O’Donnell, Son
Sean O’Donnell, Grandson
Andrew Budd, Great Grandson
Carolyn O’Donnell, Daughter-in-law
Sharon O’Donnell, Daughter-in-law
Elsie O’Donnell, Former Daughter-in-law
Gary Inman, Former Son-in-law
Sheila Keller, Infant Sister
John Keller, Brother
Clem Keller, Jr., Brother
Don Zehner, Brother-in-law
James Large, Brother-in-law
Gene Personette, Brother-in-law

Mrs. O’Donnell worked for Dr. Eshelman in Monterey and then at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, where she retired after 20 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, as well as the Christian Mothers. She was also a member of the Pulaski County Genealogy Society. She was an active participant at the Von Tobel Senior Center in Winamac. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, painting, reading, and landscaping. Most recently, she made pillow cases and quilts as keepsakes for her family members. She dearly loved family reunions and winning BINGO. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 8 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. A Christian Mother’s service and rosary service will follow. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Von Tobel Senior Center.

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

Deborah L. Herendeen

December 27, 1955 to August 26, 2021

WINAMAC - Deborah Lee “Deb” Herendeen, 65, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 10:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at home surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born Dec. 27, 1955 in South Whitley, to Larry and Nancy Lamle Herendeen. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1974.

Deborah Herendeen

She is survived by:
Teresa Marie Cory, Winamac, Lifelong Friend
Corrie (Shaun) Hauptli, Medaryville, Honorary Daughter
Kirstie (Matt) Pieczko, Mattawan, MI, Honorary Granddaughter
Marissa (Logan) Wuethrich, Valparaiso,  Honorary Granddaughter
Jillian Hauptli, West Lafayette, Honorary Granddaughter
Connor Pieczko, Honorary Great-Grandson
Leah Wuethrich, Honorary Great-Granddaughter
Selah Wuethrich, Honorary Great-Granddaughter
Nancy Hile, Churubusco, Mother
Rick (Tina) Herendeen, Homosassa, FL, Brother
Haley Herendeen, Niece
Hanna Herendeen, Niece
Jaime (Chase) Clevenger, Niece
Dustin (Eric Eisenmenger) Pence, Nephew
2 Great-Nieces: Kaelyn and Ellie

Preceded in death by:
Larry Herendeen, Father
Pam Pence, Sister

Ms. Herendeen was a master of the martial arts. In 1997, she won the world championship title in women’s fighting, competing against 103 women. At the wish of her grand master, she competed in the World Master Forms Competition against men from 63 countries and placed third in the world. She taught the art of Tang Soo Do and horseback riding to many. She was an avid equestrian and a talented rider. She was an extraordinary woman and a true work of art. She was a kind and sensitive woman who loved her family and friends deeply.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A second visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, at Harper Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home in Albion. Burial with committal services will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Albion.

Memorial donations may be made to Noble County Saddle Club.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Bruce A. Wagner

October 14, 1951 to August 25, 2021

MEDARYVILLE - Bruce Allen Wagner, 69, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 14, 1951 in Winamac to the late Fred Eugene and Dolores Mae Schultz Wagner Sr. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1970. He served as an MP at Ft. Lewis, WA during the Vietnam Era.

Bruce Wagner

He is survived by:
April (Kirby) Wuethrich, Zionsville, Daughter
Corey Wagner, Owensboro, KY, Son
Abigail Wuethrich, Granddaughter
Cale Wuethrich, Grandson
Susan (Fred) Jungels, Medaryville, Sister
Patricia “Tish” Wagner, West Lafayette, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Karen Dalka Wagner, Medaryville, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
Fred Eugene Wagner Jr., Brother

Mr. Wagner worked as a machinist at McGill Manufacturing in Malden, IN for 26 years. He also worked at Braun Corporation in Winamac for several years. He was a member of IAM Lodge #1227. He was raised in the Medaryville Methodist Church. He was a member of the Winamac FOE #2580. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge, fire department, and police department in Medaryville. He also coached football at West Central High School for a few years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed motorcycles and dirt track races. He loved his family and friends, especially keeping up with his grandchildren’s activities. He will be deeply missed.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to West Central Athletic Boosters (for the football program) or to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

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

Roger R. Tanner

October 3, 1948 to August 24, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Roger Ray Tanner, 72, of Francesville (formerly of Medaryville), passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24.

He was born Oct. 3, 1948 in Medaryville to the late Floyd Linford and Lillian A. Stewart Tanner. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1966 and attended Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL. While in college, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. On Oct. 19, 1968, he married Denice Haring at the Medaryville Christian Church. She survives.

Roger Tanner

He is also survived by:
Stacey (Bryan) Grisel, Francesville, Daughter
Kimberly (Jonathan) Fallon, Apex, NC, Daughter
Melissa (Kevin) Lawrence, Maywood, IL, Daughter
7 Grandchildren: Alexis, Tyler, Nathan, Shawn, Lilliana, Benjamin and Jace.
4 Great-Grandchildren: Palmer, Delton, Zayden and Noelle.
Carol Jean Smallfelt, Indianapolis, Sister
Bev Tanner, Medaryville, Sister-in-law
Carol Ann Tanner, Medaryville, Sister-in-law
Thelma Tanner, Medaryville, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
1 Granddog: Millie

Preceded in death by:
Larry Tanner, Brother
Ralph Tanner, Brother
David Tanner, Brother

Mr. Tanner grew up on the family dairy farm North of Medaryville. At the age of 8, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at the Medaryville Christian Church. He was a lifelong farmer and member of the Medaryville Christian Church. He dedicated his life to Jesus and enjoyed working on the farm. He was an avid supporter of mission work. He was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who supported his family wholeheartedly. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, Aug. 28, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon Saturday, at the funeral home with Pastor Wes Raley officiating. The American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family or International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES).

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

Roy F. Crist

 April 22, 1952 to August 21, 2021

KEWANNA - Roy F. Crist, 69, of Star City passed away at 4:54 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, at home.

Born on April 22, 1952 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ardella Jean Good Crist. He was a 1973 Winamac Community High School graduate. On Sept. 27, 1975 he married Kathleen J. Needham. She survives.

Roy F. Crist

Also surviving are  sons John F. (Richel) Crist  of Star City and Jacob (Katrina) Crist of Carmel; daughter Laura Jean Bates (Andrew) Fenton, Michigan; sisters, Jackie (John)  Wheeler of Star City and Janeal (Albert) Scott of Lafayette; sisters-in-law Carol Crist of Logansport, Cathy McKinley of Florida, Susanna McKinley of South Bend and Cathy Needham of Missouri; brothers-in-law Dan (Anna) McKinley of Winamac and Charles (Deb) Needham of Logansport;  and grandchildren Kaela Gehrman, Keagen Crist, Arabellah Crist, Ariannah Crist, Raiden Riddle, Landen Crist, Sophia Bates and Hannah Bates. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Cara Dauenhauer, Ranee Price, Taneal Myers, Chad Roudebush, Allison McKinley, Andrea Williams, Danny McKinley II, Alicia Hanawalt, Nathan Needham, Celie McKinley, Chad Bebee, Annie Bebee, John W. Wheeler Jr., Gabe Wheeler, Tammy Lovely, Stephanie Wheeler and Matt Wheeler.

He was also preceded in death by brother, Rex Crist.

Mr. Crist was a lifelong farmer and was formerly a welder at Galbreath Inc., and he had also been employed at CFS in Kewanna. He was a member of Star City United Methodist Church and the Northern Indiana Power of the Past. He was also active with Pulaski County 4-H. He enjoyed farming of all sorts, model trains, quilts and helping out anyone and everyone who needed it. He knew no stranger. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug.  29, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Paul’s Chapel at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to the Northern Indiana Power of the Past Horse Pull and/or Riley Children’s Hospital.

Mr. Crist’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.