Obituaries

John R. Ulery

October 18, 1950 to November 26, 2020

WINAMAC - John Robert Ulery, 70, of Lake Jackson, TX passed away Thursday, Nov. 26.

He was born Oct. 18, 1950 in North Manchester, to Robert Leon and Doris L. Grossnickle Ulery. He graduated from Logansport High School and Tri-State College. He worked as a civil engineer, building power plants all over the world.

He is survived by:
Elizabeth (Darren) Merritt, Lake Jackson, TX Daughter
4 Grandchildren
Robert Leon Ulery, Star City, IN Father
Susan (Norman) Pollock, Decatur, IN Sister
Danny Lee (Sandra) Ulery, Pinnacle, NC Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Roger (Sue) Grossnickle, Hoagland, IN Maternal Uncle

Preceded in death by:
Doris L. [Grossnickle] Ulery, Mother

Private burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in North Manchester.

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

Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Donald Wendt

November 12, 1929 to December 19, 2020

STERLING, ILL.  - Donald Wendt, 91, of Dixon, Ill. died Saturday Dec. 19, at his home.

He was born Nov. 12, 1929 in Francesville, the son of the late Harry and Elsie Beiswanger Wendt. He married Norma Sondergoth on Sept.26, 1960 in West Brooklyn, Ill. She preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 1988.

Survivors include three brothers, Robert L. Wendt of Monticello, Ralph E. (Patricia) Wendt of Lafayette, Arthur J. (Rita) Wendt of Francesville; one sister, Helen Vollmer of Fishers; sister-in-law, Rita Wendt of Valparaiso; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother Richard G. Wendt.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a mass of the Christian burial will take place as a private service for immediate family, only due to COVID pandemic concerns. Final internment beside his wife will follow the service.

A memorial has been established to Running Strong For American Indian Youth-Pilamaya.

Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com

Jerry D. Nordyke

November 14, 1969 to December 29, 2020

HIGHLAND - Jerry D. Nordyke, age 51, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29.

He was born Nov. 14, 1969.

He is survived by his wife Christine; children Ashley (Nate) Cameron, Jerry (Jesse) Nordyke Jr., Tessa Nordyke, Misty Nordyke; parents Wayne and Ethel Nordyke; uncle Don (Carolyn) Nordyke; and numerous additional loving family and friends. 

Mr. Nordyke was a manager at McDonald’s for many years. He was a former member of the Winamc Eagles, Sons of the American Legion, and the Army Navy Garrison #146.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to the family.

Memories may be shared at https://www.hillsidefhcares.com/obituary/Jerry-DNordyke

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Highland.

Phyllis J. Nelson Fritz

June 28, 1933 to December 30, 2020

WHEATFIELD - Phyllis Joan Nelson-Fritz, 87, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, while residing at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born June 28, 1933, in Lafayette to Lee and Lena French Nelson. She married Clifford Fritz on Nov. 13, 1948, in Buffalo, Ind.; they were married for 72 years. He survives.

She is also survived by 7 children, Barbara (Ed) Clark, Pattie (Eddie) Egbert, Fred (Sheryl) Fritz, Doug (Brenda) Fritz, Tom (Lila) Fritz, Sandy (Doug) Bathke, and Tim (Paige) Fritz; 20 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 9 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandchild, and 1 great-grandchild.

Mrs. Fritz was a member of Bethel Bible Church of Winamac where she was a Sunday school teacher for several years. She loved being a housewife raising their children, and spoiling their grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved family, friends and was well known for her cooking, shopping and giving to others.

Services will be a drive-in service (outside) at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, at 2 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, Jan. 5, with Pastor Tom Hopewell officiating. Interment will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel Bible Church, Winamac.

Boersma Funeral Home, LLC, of Wheatfield has been entrusted with these arrangements.

Dalton A. Wallace

May 11, 1995 to December 29, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Dalton Allen Wallace, 25, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 29, at his home.

Born May 11, 1995 in Winamac, he was the son of Scott Allen and Jenny Grostefon Wallace. He was a 2014 Winamac Community High School graduate and was active in football and wrestling. He also attended Ivy Tech Community College.

Survivors include his two sons Weston and Waylon Wallace of Winamac; his parents of Winamac; brother Deven Allen Wallace and fiancé, Tatum Eberhart of North Judson; grandparents Lew Wallace of Winamac, Rick Grostefon of Winamac and Carol Grostefon (Lurch) of Winamac; and aunt Lynnette (Ron) Meyer of Royal Center. He is also survived by several cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Cynthia S. Wallace, and uncle Tommy A. Wallace.

As Mr. Wallace entered adulthood he found a passion for lawncare and landscaping and had just started his own business, D-Z Lawncare.  He took tremendous pride in his work. He was described by those who knew him as a truly delightful, generous and easy going, fun loving person with an incredible smile that would draw one in. He had so much goodness, so much capacity to bring happiness to others around him. He had a bright future and this world will be a lesser place without him.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center. A private family service will be held. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.

A fund for Mr. Wallace’s sons has been set up, and In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to PO Box 487, Royal Center, Indiana 46978.

Condolences may be shared with the Wallace family on the online guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

James C. Clemons

July 3, 1961 to December 30, 2020

WINAMAC - James C. “Cat Head” Clemons, 59, of Winamac (formerly of Knox and North Judson), passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30.

He was born July 3, 1961, in Hazard, KY to the late Noah and Dorothy Ann Allen Clemons. He married Carmen Craft on Aug. 10, 1991 in North Judson. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Alan Craft, Walkerton, Son
Levi Clemons, Winamac, Son
Theresa Trent, Knox, Sister

Mr. Clemons worked many years as a heavy equipment operator in North Judson. He  was an avid fisherman. When he wasn’t fishing, he was at home spending time with his sons. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.