Obituaries

Raymond J. Meeks

August 19, 1933 to September 18, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Raymond Jacob “Ray” Meeks, 87, of Medaryville, passed away  Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 19, 1933 in Catlettsburg, KY to Stone and Maude Hunt Meeks. At the age of 11, his family moved to rural Jasper County, where he spent the rest of his youth. He graduated from Wheatfield High School. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He met the love of his life, Beverly A. “Bev” Passmore, at church. He pursued his love interest by visiting her at Clark’s Drug Store in Medaryville. The couple was married Jan. 14, 1961, at the Medaryville Methodist Church, and they have been inseparable ever since. That union brought two wonderful children in to this world, both of whom Ray was very proud.

He is survived by:
Beverly A. [Passmore] Meeks, Medaryville, Wife
Robert W. (Nancy) Meeks, Lebanon,Son
William Jacob Cobb, Grandson
Jarred S. Meeks, Grandson
Evan M. Meeks, Grandson
Eddie (Juanita) Allen, Brother
Betty (Harris) Hale, Sister
Larry (Sherry) Allen, Brother
Bob Walter, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Stone Meeks, Father
Maude Hunt Meeks Allen, Mother
Edward Allen, Step-Father
Karen Sue Meeks Cobb, Daughter
Chester “Chet” (Leona) Meeks, Brother
Phyllis Ann (Charles) Fleenor, Sister
Kendle (Sharon) Allen, Brother
Madeline (Tom) Caldwell, Sister
Geraldine Walter, Sister

Mr. Meeks spent most of his life in trucking. He owned four trucks that he leased to Diamond Trucking and also enjoyed driving truck himself. Together, he and his wife ran their business for over 35 years. He was a member Lafayette First Assembly of God Church for many years. For the past 20 years, he has been an active member of Medaryville Assembly of God. He enjoyed being a part of the Lay Witness Mission and sharing God’s word daily. He loved camping with his family as well as spending winters in Lehigh Acres, FL. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning. He also enjoyed antiquing. He was a devoted husband, dad, and papaw. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the funeral home Saturday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Karen’s Angels or Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

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

The family requests that all friends and family who visit the funeral home observe the governor’s mandate to wear facial coverings and observe social distancing. Thank You.

Mary L. Pfledderer

August 4, 1938 to September 19, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Mary Louise Pfledderer, 82, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at her home.

She was born Aug. 4, 1938 in Medaryville, to the late Leslie and Leona Mae Archer Lewark. On Dec. 16, 1961, she married Adam R. Pfledderer. He passed away on Jan. 2, 2010.

She is survived by:
Cindy Kloosterman, Francesville, Daughter
Della Mattern, Rensselaer, Daughter
George (Karen) Pfledderer, Reynolds, Son
6 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandson
Bruce Lewark, Monticello, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Norma Jean Bailey, Sister
Leslie Starr Lewark Jr., Brother
Fed Eugene Lewark, Brother
William Alfred Lewark, Brother
Wilbur Stanley Lewark, Brother
Kenneth Joe Lewark, Brother
Robert Michael Lewark, Brother
Dwight Charles Lewark, Brother

Mrs. Pfledderer had two jobs throughout her life, working at Medaryville Garment Factory and Schumacher’s Factory in Rensselaer. She loved helping watch children for family and friends. She was fondly known as “Big Granny.” She enjoyed reading, puzzles, and playing games on her tablet. She loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Fugett officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

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

Amanda Schadd

July 22, 1983 to September 17, 2020

WINAMAC - Amanda Schadd, 37, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, in Hebron.

She was born July 22, 1983 in Centralia, IL to Raymond and Bonnie Holbrook Stroup. She married Joel Schadd. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Taylor Williams, Daughter
Brandon Williams Son
Bonnie Williams, Mother
Raymond Stroup Brother

She was preceded in death by:
Raymond Stroup Father

The family will host a celebration of life gathering at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the American Legion Post #96 in Medaryville.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mary A. Fields

HAMLET – Mary Ann Fields, 73, Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, at her home, following an illness.

She was born Aug. 13, 1947 in Winamac to Lawrence and Gladys Strand Pugh. On Aug. 13, 1977 she married Jimmie Mullins in Hamlet.

Survivors include: three sons Mike (Judy) Fields of Bloomington, IL, Andy Campbell and Chris Fields both of Logansport; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister Alice Rankin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Phillip Fields, and three brothers Johnnie, Tim, and Robert.

Visiting hours will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (ET), Monday Sept. 14, at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. There will be no funeral service at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m., Monday at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winamac.

Due to Covid-19 guidelines and regulations facemasks and social distancing are required inside the funeral home.

Sally A. Marszalik

July 27, 1935 to September 15, 2020

WINAMAC - Sally Ann Marszalik, 85, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, at her home.

She was born July 27, 1935 in Chicago, to the late John and Mary Mrozek Czyzyk. She was baptized Aug. 4, 1935 at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Chicago. She married Joseph Stanley Marszalik Jr. on Oct. 29, 1955 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Chicago. He passed away June 20, 2008.

She is survived by:
Deborah (Chris) Rogers, Winamac, Daughter
3 Grandsons: Dakota, Dalton and Ethan
1 Great-Grandson: Blayden
William (Ruth) Czyzyk, Lombard, IL, Brother
Frank Marszalik, Chicago, Brother-in-law
Rose Mari Tynski, Chicago, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Edward Czyzyk, Brother
John Czyzyk, Brother
1 Infant Sister
Jenny Lascody, Aunt
Joseph Stanley and Mary Kula Marszalik Sr., Father- and Mother-in-law

Mrs. Marszalik was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church where she taught CCD for many years and was fondly known as “Mrs. M.” She was a former member of the Christian Mothers. She was a hard worker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked alongside her husband on the farm and was also a caregiver for several individuals over the years. She loved to cook and spend time with her three grandsons and great-grandson. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Woodruff officiating. A funeral mass will be be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

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

Ronald D. Hooker

December 27, 1930 to September 13, 2020

WINGATE - Ronald Dean Hooker, 89 of Francesville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his home at 6:25 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13.

The youngest of eight children, he was born Dec. 27, 1930 to Otto and Julia Grock Hooker. He spent most of his life in the Francesville/Medaryville communities, outside of his time in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1954. He was a 1948 graduate of Francesville High School.

He married Ruth (born Lillian Ruth Bartley) Stevens on Feb. 10, 1952 in Independence Methodist Church in rural Gillam Township in Jasper County. They were married 53 years and had three children: Wallace “Wally,” Michael and Julie. Ruth passed away March 22, 2005 and son Michael died Nov. 26, 2018.  

Following Mr. Hooker’s discharge from the Marines, he began farming with his father, later taking over and farming for nearly 50 years. He had been a member of the former Independence Methodist Church, The Francesville UMC, and belonged to St. James United Church of Christ.

He married Lois Vollmer on Feb. 26, 2006, in St. James UCC and was blessed with a second wonderful marriage and gained an incredible “bonus family.”

Surviving along with his wife Lois are his son, Wallace (Janet) Hooker of rural Attica, daughter Julie Soplanda of Avon, and daughter-in-law Stephanie Hooker of Shelburn.  Also stepsons Scott (Cathy) Vollmer of Francesville and Joe Vollmer of Rochester; grandchildren Emily (Tim) Myers, Kyle (Stacey) Hooker, Seth (Brandi) Hooker, Kirk (Amberlee) Hooker, Chelsey (Chandler) Manns, Tyler Soplanda, Tate Hooker, Summer Pellegrino and Madison Hooker; bonus grandchildren Nick (Adrienne) Vollmer, Lindley (Adam) Laposi and Caity (James) Robinson; 17 great-grandchildren; and one ornery brother Harold. 

He was also preceded by his parents, brothers Lamoine, Raymond, Paul and sisters Blanche, Opal and Annabelle, and step-granddaughter “Little Lois.”

Following retirement Mr. Hooker enjoyed ‘road farming’ with Lois, keeping an eye on how the boys were doing farming, while listening to Eddie Arnold and The Statler Brothers. He liked tinkering in his garden, garage and spending time ‘whistling’ while cheering on his grandchildren at their various activities. There was never a more fierce protector of his family, especially his granddaughters than Ron. He loved family gatherings, going to ‘the boat’ gambling and eating at the Whistle Stop. He liked joking … with anyone, including complete strangers, which lead to many interesting situations.  His heart was huge, and if you knew him, you probably knew exactly how you stood with him. The world lost a loveable, colorful rascal.   

Please note: For safety and convenience, services will be held at Meadow Springs, located at 8631 US 421 Francesville, IN  47946 (Intersection of US 421 and SR 114). Visitation hours are 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, and 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Friday with Pastor Dennis Gutwein (a long time friend and neighbor) and Pastor Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery. Guests are reminded to follow the COVID-19 recommendations of the Indiana State Board of Health.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may best be directed to the St. James UCC or the Indiana Education Foundation of The Indiana Funeral Directors Association. Envelopes will be available at the services.

To sign the guest book or share a memory, visit www.familyandfriendsfh.com  

Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, and colleagues of Wally, are entrusted with arrangements.