Obituaries

Tim Troutman

April 13, 1948 to August 20, 2020

KEWANNA - Tim Troutman, 72, of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at home.

Born on April 13, 1948 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Omer and Mildred Shaw Troutman. He was a 1967 Kewanna High School graduate.

Survivors include his daughters Teresa (David) Davis of Leiters Ford and Andrea (Eric) Callahan of Winamac; brother Terry (Darlene) Troutman of Kewanna; grandchildren Tiffany  (Garrett) Rimpler of Winamac, Brandon Conner of North Judson, Tristan Conner of California, Whitney Hook of Winamac, Rylee Daugherty of Winamac, Meghan (Jordan)  Brewer of Mooresville, Kelsey Callahan of Mooresville and Brenna Callahan of Mooresville.  He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by former wife Sherri Lett of Kewannna,

He was also preceded in death by sister Trudy Haney, step-brother James Cohagen, and step-mother, Grace Troutman.

Mr. Troutman was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He later joined the U.S. Army and served in Operation Desert Storm where he received the Bronze Star. He retired from the army in 1998 as Sergeant First Class. He retired from Plymouth Tube in 2010. He was a lifetime and charter member of the Kewanna James F. Talbott VFW Post 1121 and a member of the American Legion in Rochester. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with Terry and friends, and attending as many sporting events of his grandchildren as possible. He was very proud of his time in the Marines and Army and made many life-long friends.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel in Kewanna. The funeral service will be private; however, the visitation and graveside service will be open to the public. A graveside service with military rites will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, at Barnett Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the James F. Talbott VFW Post 1121, P.O. Box 363, Kewanna, IN. 46939

The online guestbook may be signed, or leave condolences left for the Troutman family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Aerielle A. Pearl

June 13, 1989 to August 27, 2020

WINAMAC - Aerielle Anjelica Pearl, 31, of Goodells, MI passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident in Pulaski, Thursday, Aug. 27. 

She was born June 13, 1989 in Mount Clemens, MI.

She is survived by:
Katherine (Darrell) Perry Glod, Goodells, MI, Mother
David C. Simmons, Winamac, Father
3 Sons: James, Benjamin, and Wyatt
2 Sisters and 3 Brothers

Mrs. Pearl had worked as a dispatcher for a trucking company in Port Huron, MI for the past five years. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially riding motorcycles, kayaking the Tippecanoe River, going for walks, and hiking. She also enjoyed traveling. She loved to be around her family and friends. She was kind and generous. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her generosity continued after her unexpected passing through the gift of organ and tissue donation.

Services in Michigan are pending.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Betty R. McCarty

October 15, 1930 to August 29, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Betty Rose McCarty, 89, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Salyersville, KY to the late Adam and Ada Arnett Banks. On March 19, 1946, she married Lacy McCarty in Salyersville. He passed away May 4, 2004.

She is survived by:
Lacy (Laura) McCarty, Jr., Francesville, Son
Roger (Nancy) McCarty, New Palestine, Son
Lonnie McCarty, West Lafayette, Son
Grandchildren: Ryan (Tracy) McCarty, Jamie (Jeremy) Glasford, David (Karen) McCarty, Christopher (Chasity) McCarty, Clint McCarty, Matthew McCarty, Michael McCarty, and Jessica (David) Shockey.
9 Great-Grandchildren
Wava Davis, Francesville, Sister
Eva Howard, Salyersville, KY, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Judith Howard, Sister
Golda “Goldie” Bailey, Sister
Dona C. Banks, Brother
Prentis Banks, Sr., Brother

Mrs. McCarty was a homemaker and worked as a cook in the cafeteria at West Central High School for over 15 years. She was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She loved the Lord and enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. She loved our country and was a very patriotic woman. She enjoyed gardening and canning, as well as fixing large meals for her family. She loved her family very much, especially attending her grandchildren’s activities and spending time with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Ryan McCarty and Jeremy Glasford officiating. Burial be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made the Francesville First Christian Church Scholarship Fund.

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

Shantelle E. Vierke

September 18, 1993 to August 22, 2020

WINAMAC - Shantelle Elizabeth Vierke, 26, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, in Winamac.

She was born Sept. 18, 1993 in Winamac.

Survivors include:
Tanya (Johnny) Owens, Winamac, Parents
Gabrielle Rowe, Winamac, Sister
Cheyann (Nolan Neace) Vierke, North Judson, Sister
Allie Rowe, Niece
Connor Rowe, Nephew
Avery Neace, Niece
Davis Neace, Niece
Remi Neace, Niece
Kim Delossantos, Maternal Grandmother
Scott Heiny, Uncle
Beth (Jack) Elliot, Grandparents
Randy (Carla) Delossantos, Uncle
Brandon Rowe, Best Friend
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Anna Tolson, Maternal Great Grandmother
Gloria Napier, Paternal Grandmother
Tammie Heiny, Aunt
Joe Robison, Uncle

Miss Vierke was employed at the Dairy Queen in Winamac. She was a member of CR (Celebrate Recovery) in Knox. She was baptized in the Baptist Church of Etsie Allen. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephew. She loved art and poetry. She loved to sing and watch sunsets from the back of a Harley. She was very giving and had a heart of gold. She was eager to please everyone she touched. She was beautiful and loved to flaunt it.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Global Harvest Church in Monterey (Bass Lake). The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the church with Pastor Ward Allen officiating. Burial will be at the Denham Cemetery in Denham.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Cobert A. Graves

September 17, 1958 to Sunday, Aug. 23

WINAMAC - Cobert Arthur “Coby” Graves, 61, of Winamac, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

He was born Sept. 17, 1958 in Knox, to John Earl and Elizabeth Kuhn Graves. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1976.

Survivors include:
Elizabeth Kuhn Graves, Winamac, Mother
Sandra Graves, Portland, OR, Sister
Gary (Karen) Graves, Winamac, Brother
Roberta Graves, Winamac, Sister
Beverly (Thomas) Bachota, Winamac, Sister
8 Nieces and Nephews
14 Great-Nieces and -Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cobert and Helen Rausch Graves, Paternal Grandparents
Martin and Theresa Nies Kuhn, Maternal Grandparents
John Earl Graves, Father

Mr. Graves spent most of his life farming with his father. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He was also a member of the Winamac FOE #2580. He enjoyed flying in the Tri Pacer with his father and especially enjoyed the trips they took to Niagara Falls and Alaska. He was a hot rod and vintage car enthusiast. In recent years, he enjoyed taking trips to Arizona and Florida to visit family. He loved to attend the Kuhn and Rausch family reunions. He will be dearly missed.

 A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Mark A. Roininen

December 14, 1985 to August 22, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Mark A. Roininen, 34, of Medaryville (formerly of Tulsa, OK), passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, at his home in Medaryville.

He was born Dec. 14, 1985 in Tulsa to Charles and Sandra Huelsenbeck Roininen. In 2006, he married Kim Van Gilder. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Benjamin Roininen, Son
Charles (Christina) Roininen, Father
Sandra Childers, Mother
Keith Roininen, Brother
Robert (Crystal) Roininen, Brother
Zaiden, Nephew
Many aunts, uncles, and cousins

Preceded in death by:
Skyler Roininen, Nephew

Mr. Roininen was a talented artist and enjoyed making pencil drawings. He enjoyed fixing up old bicycles. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

A private memorial service was held at the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. A memorial service will be held in Tulsa, OK at a future date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Church in Medaryville,