Obituaries

Gregory A. Feece

May 31, 1951 to July 24, 2020

WINAMAC - Gregory A. “Greg” Feece, 69, of Winamac, passed away Friday, July 24, at the home of his son in Huntington.

He was born May 31, 1951 in Rochester, to the late Cleon and Phyllis Stout Feece. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1968.

He is survived by:
William W. (Danielle) Feece, Huntington, Son
James A. (Tracey) Feece, Dexter, MO, Son
Jaden Feece, Grandson
Jeremiah Feece, Grandson
Jacob Feece, Grandson
Brittany Hudgins, Granddaughter
Matthew Hudgins, Grandson
Drew Feece, Grandson
Joyce Feece, Granddaughter
Sheryl (Paul) DeGroot, Winamac, Sister
Mark (Sandra) Feece, Winamac, Brother
Kim (Kevin) Podell, Niece
Kelly (Mike) Bierrum, Niece
Several Great-Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Sarah Feece, Granddaughter
Jamie Lynn Anderson, Niece
Michael Garigan, Step-Father

Mr. Feece retired from the Indiana State Highway Department after working 30 years. He participated in competitive fishing and shooting events. He enjoyed hunting, archery, boating, and riding motorcycles, as well as going to sales and auctions. He especially enjoyed farming and working his tree service business. He was a jack-of-all-trades who could fix just about anything. He will be sadly missed by his kids, grandkids, brother, sister, and neighbors.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, at the funeral home with family members officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital or Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park.

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

Nelson Reaker

July 21, 1946 to July 19, 2020

WINAMAC - Nelson Reaker, 73, of Gas City (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 4:51 p.m., Sunday, July 19, at Marion General Hospital in Marion.

He was born July 21, 1946 in Bremen, to the late Earl M. and Erma Mae Rans Reaker.

He is survived by:
Rosemary Scurry, Waycross, GA, Sister
Owen Reaker, Winamac, Brother
Darlene (Merlin) Kreighbaum, Plymouth, Sister
Elaine Lee, Waycross, GA, Niece
Bonnie Waggoner, Waycross, GA, Niece
Susan Taylor, Waycross, GA, Niece
Cathy Herrin, Bell Buckle, TN, Niece
JD Kreighbaum, Terre Haute, Nephew
Several Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Donald Reaker, Brother
Jay Reaker, Nephew
Earl Teitsch, Nephew

Mr. Reaker enjoyed being outside, especially doing yard work and mowing the lawn. He loved working on the family farm and driving the tractor. He also enjoyed watching old black-and-white TV shows like The Lone Ranger and Gunsmoke, as well listening to old- time radio programs. He also loved to watch football games on TV, and regardless of who was playing, he cheered for every touchdown. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. He was known to prepare everyone for the big day at least two weeks prior by saying, “big turkey.” He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Bremen Cemetery in Bremen. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to PEAK Community Services.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

John E. Fagan

April 23, 1943 to July 16, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - John E. Fagan, 77, of Star City, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, July 16, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru, He died peacefully, with his children’s blessings, after suffering multiple strokes in early June.

He was born April 23, 1943 in Star City, to the late Thomas and Mary Catherine Gilsinger Fagan.  He was a graduate of Pulaski High School and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by:
Son, Bruce (Lisa) Fagan, Goodyear, AZ
Daughter, Annette (Brian) Kunka, Lilburn, GA
Son, Bill (Miranda) Fagan, Star City
Sister, Mary Margaret ‘Boogie’ (Joe) Hogan, Greenwood, SC
Sister, Patsy (Dave) Bearint, Decatur, IL
Sister, Kathleen ‘Snook’ (Rick) Munn, Monticello
Sister, Madonna ‘Punk’ (James) Compton, Lafayette
Grandchildren: Kendelle Fagan, Jackson Fagan Kunka, Bree Fagan, and Ashley McCreedy.
Great-Grandchildren: Izabella McCreedy and Matthew Oliver.
15 Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by brothers William, Thomas and twin brother James Fagan.

Mr. Fagan was a hard worker and lifelong farmer in Star City with his brothers, known as “The Fagan Brothers.” He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski.  He was a proud father. He enjoyed anything old and collecting antiques. He will be missed by his longtime companion, Mary Pratt and their dog Patches. He will also be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Rans Funeral Home, 304 S Chicago St., Royal Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 24, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski with Fr. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.  (Due to the state and county social distancing restrictions only 54 people will be allowed in the church for mass.) A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., at Bill & Babes in Pulaski. All are welcome.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski/Winamac Catholic churches.

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

Gordon M. Dibbern

March 2, 1936 to July 11, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Gordon M. Dibbern, 84, of Winamac passed away at 2:15 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Hickory Creek of Winamac.

Born on March 2, 1936 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Arthur and Isabel Mortimer Dibbern. On Nov. 24, 1956 he married Dorothy Foerg.  She survives.

Survivors also include his son, Gary Dibbern (Susanne) of Wheaton, Ill.; daughter, Victoria McIntyre of Lombard, Ill.; brother, Donald Dibbern of Willowbrook, Ill.; and grandchildren, Amy Primeau (Carey) of Crystal Lake, Ill., Jessica Foust (Bradley) of Wheaton, Ill., Patrick McIntyre of Columbus, Ohio, Christopher McIntyre of Lombard, Ill., and Jason Dibbern (Matthew Ritter) of Wheaton, Ill.  He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Cayden, Josephine, Logan and Miles.

Mr. Dibbern was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a purchasing agent for Wagner Sign Company in Illinois for 25 years.  He was a member of the Winamac Lions Club and the Moose Lodge in River Grove, Ill.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Hillside, Ill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Lions Club.

Earl O. Teske

June 24, 1927 to July 17, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Earl O. Teske, 93, lifelong farmer from Medaryville, passed away at 2 a.m.,  Friday, July 17, at Beehive Memory Care in Lafayette.

He was born June 24, 1927 in North Judson, the youngest of five children, of the late Ernest J. and Helen D. Hartkopf Teske.

He was preceded in death by:
Alvera A. Teske, Sister
Norma D. Teske, Sister
Erna H. Teske, Sister
Robert E. “Bert” Teske, Brother

Mr. Teske attended school through the eighth grade at Blue Sea School in Cass Township. Earl was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Medaryville, and he enjoyed spending time at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. He enjoyed fox hunting and was known as “Fox Hunter” on the radio. He was a talented singer and often sang in the Medaryville Potato Festival and in church. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 23, at St. Mark’s Cemetery in Medaryville, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will follow.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the West Side Senior Center.

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

In keeping with guidance from the local health department and out of an abundance of concern for everyone’s well-being, guests are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands, maintain a social distance, and wear a mask (if able).

Shelia Wireman

May 19, 1952 to July 16, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Shelia Wireman, 68, of Medaryville, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 16, at her daughter’s home in rural Winamac, after a short battle with leukemia.

She was born May 19, 1952 in Rensselaer, to Keith and Nellie Mae Dulin Burns. She married Cecil Ray Wireman on Feb. 28, 1981 in Medaryville. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Wendy (Jeremiah) Kopka, Winamac, Daughter
Gavin Wireman, Medaryville, Son
Tony Wireman, Wheatfield, Son
Sandra Garling, Wheatfield, Daughter
Cindi (Jason) Grigsby, Wheatfield, Daughter
9 Grandchildren: Gracie, Kole, Anna, Jena, Carly, Candice, Adam, Paige, and Teal
6 Great-Grandchildren
Nellie Mae Dulin Howard, Francesville, Mother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Keith Burns, Father
Ronald Hendershot, Brother
Robert Burns, Brother
Diana Wireman, Sister

Mrs. Wireman was a retired quality control inspector who worked at Rexam in Valparaiso for 35 years. She enjoyed BINGO, crossword puzzles, and reading. She also enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales. She was an avid country music fan and songwriter. She also was an avid fan of Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. She loved scratch-off lotto tickets and was a former contestant on the Hoosier Millionaire Show. She loved her family very much. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, and granny. She will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 19, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.

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

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

In keeping with guidance from the local health department and out of an abundance of concern for everyone’s well-being, guests are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands, maintain a social distance, and wear a mask (if able).