Obituaries

James M. Sewell

December 1, 1930 to September 11, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - James Martin “Jim” Sewell, 89, of Quanah, TX (formerly of Francesville) passed away Friday, Sept. 11.

He was born Dec. 1, 1930 in Pampa, TX to the late Joe Orene and Alice Jerene Prim Sewell. On Feb. 14, 1954 he married Connie Jean Eakright. She passed away Jan. 12, 2010.

He is survived by:
Glenn M. (Tammy) Sewell, Son
Scott A. (David Graves) Sewell, Son
Steven D. (Carla) Sewell, Son
9 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
James E. Sewell, Son
1 Grandson
William Joe “Bill” Sewell, Brother
Alice Aleta McIlree, Sister
Betty Lou “Babe” Mitchell, Sister

Mr. Sewell served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Richard B. Anderson. He served three combat tours in Korea, earning the Korean Service Ribbon (1 star), the United Nations Service Medal, the China Service Medal, and the Korean War Service Medal. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion Post #228. He worked as a deputy sheriff in Lake County for many years and also worked as a diesel mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his family in both Texas and Indiana. He was a proud veteran and loved to share his stories of past days. He will be dearly missed.

Private visitation and funeral services will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Private burial be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville American Legion Post #228.

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

Peggy A. Yeoman

October 2, 1945 to September 9, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Peggy Ann “Peg” Yeoman, 74, of Francesville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

She was born Oct. 2, 1945 in Bloomingdale, IN to the late Herman D. and Ruby P. Robinson Bumbalough. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1963 and completed beauty school in Lafayette. She married Charles R. “Chuck” Yeoman on Aug. 26, 1967 in Francesville.  He survives. They recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Survivors also include:
Charles Troy (Kristina) Yeoman, Brookston, Son
Jeremy Scott “Yo” Yeoman, Francesville, Son
Charles Chandler Yeoman, Grandson
Nicole Peggy Yeoman, Granddaughter
Emily Ruby Yeoman, Granddaughter
Phoebe Hazel Yeoman, Granddaughter
Sam (Bonnie) Bumbalough, Lafayette, Brother
Darlene (Rich) Tanner, Francesville, Sister
Kay Hill, Knox, Sister-in-law
Ann Holloway, Mesa, AZ, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jennifer Leigh Yeoman, Infant Daughter
Amber Ann Yeoman, Infant Daughter

Mrs. Yeoman spent her entire life as a beautician in Francesville, and through her work, she touched the lives of everyone she served. She was kind and caring. She was a good Christian woman who had a heart of gold, especially for animals and children. She loved the Lord and was an active member of the Francesville First Christian Church where she served as a deaconess, Sunday school teacher, and VBS volunteer. She cherished the 12 times she participated in the Show Low mission trip. She loved the Francesville community. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, and aunt. She was an advocate for her family, especially her grandkids. She will be dearly missed by so many.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 14, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Private entombment will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First Christian Church or Riley Hospital for Children.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Thomas E. Reutebuch

July 2, 1938 to September 8, 2020

WINAMAC - Thomas E. “Tink” Reutebuch, 82, of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Lafayette.

He was born July 2, 1938 to the late Joseph and Marie Roth Reutebuch in Pulaski. He graduated from Pulaski High School where he played on the famed Yellow Jacket basketball team. He married Marilyn K. Cloud, on Oct. 26, 1963 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Beth A. Reutebuch, Lafayette, Daughter
Thomas J. Reutebuch, Elyria, OH, Son
James D. (Angela) Reutebuch, Auburn, Son
Robert D. “Bob” Reutebuch, Winamac, Son
April M. (Jason) Holajter, West Lafayette, Daughter
Grandchildren: Jennifer (Devin) Winters, Marissa Reutebuch, John Reutebuch, Amanda Reutebuch, Jessica Reutebuch, Jared Reutebuch, Lillian Holajter, Jackson Holajter, and Sawyer Holajter.
Great-Grandchildren Ryker Winters and Miley Dahn.
Kenneth (Mary) Reutebuch, Altoona, FL, Brother
Margaret Ann (John) Woodward, Lafayette, ISister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Ronald John Reutebuch, Son
Vance Michael Reutebuch, Infant Grandson
Marcella Silver, Sister
William Joseph “Joey” Reutebuch, Brother

Mr. Reutebuch, along with his father and uncle, owned and operated the Reutebuch Brothers Garage for many years. It was the oldest Sinclair service station in Indiana. He was a lifelong member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling, as well as telling stories and bad jokes. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, trap and float the river. He never met a stranger. God was holding Tink’s hand when he passed away.

A private funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Private burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in the form of Mass Intentions.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Lindy L. Richee

November 12, 1936 to September 3, 2020

WINAMAC - Lindy L. Richee, 83, of Winamac (formerly of Chicago), passed away at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. 

She was born Nov. 12, 1936 in Dresden, TN.

She is survived by:
Julie (Dan) Falletti, Daughter
Kerry (Laura) Richee Sr., Son
Christopher Richee, Son
Regina (Gary) Evans, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
AJ and Mavis Wright Dunlap, Parents
Charles Richee, Husband
Bill Vervoort, Companion

Mrs. Richee was a retired waitress and spent many years working at Marconi’s in “Little Italy.” She was active with the Red Hat Society when she lived in Illinois. She spent a number of years residing in Burbank, IL before moving to Winamac in 2005. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Dementia Society.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Connie S. Conley

September 29, 1952 to September 5, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Connie Sue Conley, 67, of Medaryville passed away Saturday, Sept. 5.

She was born Sept. 29, 1952 in Portsmouth, OH to William and Jessie Conley Horsely. She married Paul Edward Conley on July 17, 1999 in Medaryville. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Edward (Rebecca Brennan) Rowe, Medaryville, Son
David (Andrea) Fitch, Marysville, OH, Son
Dustin (Sarah) Fitch, Marysville, OH, Son
4 Grandchildren: William, Jessie, Nathaniel and Logan
Ralph “Ben” (Tammy) Horsely, Plain City, OH, Brother
2 Half-Siblings: William and Rachel
Many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
William Horsely, Father
Jessie Conley Horsely Rowe, Mother
Harold Rowe, Step-Father
1 Infant Brother

Mrs. Conley attended Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville. She was retired from the West Side Senior Center where she had worked for nine years. She loved to help others. She enjoyed crafting and flower gardening.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, at Teaberry Hill Estates Church in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, at the church with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept.12, at Remby Cemetery in Bear Creek, OH.

Memorial donations may be made to Teaberry Hill Estates Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Audrey L. Clark

June 5, 1926 to September 3, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Audrey Louise Clark, 94, of Carmel (formerly of rural Jasper County) passed away Thursday, Sept. 3. 

She was born June 5, 1926 in Rensselaer to the late Raymond Howard Sr. and Pansy Mae Hagle Smith. She graduated from Wolcott High School. On Nov. 16, 1946, she married Daniel Clyde Clark Jr. He passed away Feb. 21, 2008.

She is survived by:
Janet L. (Dennis) Olson, Winamac, Daughter
Danna L. (Ron) Hall, Akron, OH, Daughter
Marsha M. (Ron) Bullard, Monticello, Daughter
Carol J. (Joe) Obergfell, Westfield, Daughter
Dale D. (Maria Teresa) Clark, New Caney, TX, Son
Many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mary (James) Boles, Sister
James (Gen) Smith, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Howard Cook, Second Husband
Raymond Howard Smith Jr., Brother
Alvin Smith, Brother
Dorothy Smith, Infant Sister
Robert Smith, Brother

Mrs. Clark accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a teenager at Milroy Church. Her loving and Godly life was exemplary to all who knew her. Her focus was her family and touching the lives of others. She will be dearly missed “until we are reunited in Heaven.” 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Pastor Chad Pentecost officiating. Burial will be at Osborne Cemetery in Rensselaer.

Memorial donations may be made to Connecting Hearts Ministry (providing food for precious, hungry children).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com