Obituaries
Judith E. Stinemetz
August 30, 1942 to February 8, 2020
WINAMAC - Judith E. “Judy” Stinemetz, 77, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 8, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
She was born Aug. 30, 1942 in Winamac to the late Harold and Iris Fern Kersey Shannon. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1960. On June 23, 1984 she married George Joseph Stinemetz. He survives.
She is also survived by:
Burke (Sonya) Tarble Lt Col, Retired, Son
Brenda (Robert Coble) McIntosh, Daughter
Gerry Jo (Kenny) Whitehead, Daughter
Missy Rehm, Daughter
Susan (Paul) Stearns, Daughter
Mike Stinemetz, Son
14 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
Joan Ryder, Sister
Jack (Brenda) Shannon, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: Harold
Daniel Reedy, Grandson
Alivia Stahl Great-Grand Daughter
Julia Shannon Sister
Betty McCord, Sister
Janet Willis, Sister
Jerry Shannon, Brother
Mrs. Stinemetz was retired from Pulaski Memorial Hospital after 37 years. She had worked as the dietary manager and environmental services manager. She was currently employed at Refined in Winamac. She had a lifelong history as a volunteer. She managed the food pantry at Pulaski County Human Services, and served on the Hospital Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She had served as bartender and bar manager at the Winamac Moose for many years. She was a member of the Eagles in Winamac. She was active in the Winamac High School Alumni organization. She was active in Republican Party politics in Pulaski County and had served as an election officer for many years. She often volunteered for fund raisers in the community. She received the HJ Halleck Community Service Award in 2015. She enjoyed raising flowers, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful caregiver to her husband George.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Michelle White officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Daniel Reedy.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
David B. Frazier Sr.
December 16, 1964 to February 3, 2020
WINAMAC - David B. Frazier Sr., 55, of Winamac (formerly of North Judson), passed away Monday, Feb. 3, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.
He was born Dec. 16, 1964 in Huntington. He attended North Judson High School.
He is survived by:
David B. (Kennedy Grandstaff) Frazier, Winamac, Son
Shayla (Devan) Northcutt, Winamac, Daughter
Makenzie (Michael Kellems) Frazier, Star City, Daughter
3 Grandchildren: Brayden, Josephine and Hannah
Janet Colleen (John) Farman, Florida, Sister
Tim Frazier, Arizona, Brother
Dale (Judy) Frazier, Florida, Brother
Lori (Don) Smith, Indiana, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Traci (Tammi) Smith, North Judson, Former Spouse
Preceded in death by:
James (Alma) Frazier, Father
Phil (Tina) Frazier, Brother
Larry Frazier, Brother
Mr. Frazier worked most of his life as a truck driver. He was a member of Free United Baptist Church in North Judson. He was an avid pool player and enjoyed playing his guitar. He loved his dog, Sugar Poo, who went everywhere with him. More than anything, he loved his children and grandchildren very much.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. (ET) Friday, Feb. 7, at Free United Baptist Church in North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. (ET) Friday, at the church with Pastor Ed Trusty officiating.
Memorial donations may made to funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
James H. Clark
March 11, 1952 to January 23, 2020
MEDARYVILLE - James Hank Clark, 67, of Francesville, passed away at 3 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, at Eagle Valley Meadows Assisted Living in Indianapolis.
He was born March 11, 1952 to the late Rose Marie Clark.
He is survived by:
Nancy Hambree, Aunt
Many Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Jewell Mae Karlson, Aunt
Elizabeth Ellen Poore, Aunt
Glenna Clark, Aunt
Private burial will take place at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to White Post Cemetery.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.
Larry D. Galbreath
August 23, 1942 to January 29, 2020
WINAMAC - Larry Dean Galbreath, 77, of Winamac, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.
He was born Aug. 23, 1942 in Winamac to the late Virgil L. and Zelma P. Russell Galbreath. He graduated from Winamac High School and studied electronic engineering at DeVry.
He is survived by:
James (Jacalyn) Galbreath, Winamac, Son
William Galbreath, Winamac, Son
Laura (Jeff) Wolfe, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren: Damen Galbreath, Devon Galbreath, Dakota Galbreath, Lucas Hibshman, Rylan Hibshman Galbreath, and Lillian Wolfe.
Great-Grandchildren: Leah Galbreath, and Olivia Galbreath
Many Cousins
Mr. Galbreath worked many years as a milkman for Dean’s in Rochester, and as a delivery man for Kent Elevator in Winamac. He retired from Tippecanoe Beverage in Winamac where he was a delivery man for over 40 years. He was a longtime member of the Winamac Conservation Club. He was a firearms instructor for Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Sports Club and for Boy Scouts of America at Camp Buffalo. He also was an active volunteer with the Eric Corey Foundation Turkey Tracks Hunt . He was a former member of the Winamac Eagles. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing softball. He also enjoyed playing cards with the crew at McDonalds. He dedicated much of his retirement time to genealogy at the Pulaski County Public Library. He was a friend to many and did not know a stranger. Most of all, he was a loving dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, (Feb. 3), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eric Corey Foundation Turkey Tracks Hunt (turkey hunting for special needs hunters).
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Waldo E. Ghormley Jr.
April 18, 1959 to January 26, 2020
WINAMAC - Waldo E. “Butch” Ghormley Jr., 60, of Kewanna (formerly of Winamac), passed away Sunday, Jan. 26.
He was born April 18, 1959 in Huntington, to Waldo E. and Sylvia Eckert Ghormley. On July 3, 2009, he married Sandra Hurlburt. She survives.
Survivors also include:
William “Billy” (Brittany) Ghormley, Son
Cody Doty, Step-Son
Misty Graham, Step-Daughter
Jessica Harshman, Step-Daughter
10 Grandchildren
Sylvia Eckert Ghormley, Mother
Penny Webster, Sister
Janie (Richard) Pyle, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Waldo E. Ghormley Sr., Father
Brady Graham, Infant Step-Grandson
Patricia Ghormley, Infant Sister
Debbie Ghormley, Infant Sister
Mr. Ghormley worked most of his life as a welder. He enjoyed collecting die cast cars and working outdoors. He was a member of the Winamac VFW Auxiliary. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sharon R. Witt
August 1, 1943 to January 24, 2020
FRANCESVILLE - Sharon R. Witt, 76, of Sebring, Fla. (long-time resident of Francesville), passed away Friday, Jan. 24.
She was born Aug. 1, 1943 in Culver, to the late Lawrence and Martha Welch Lindvall. She married Norman Witt in 1962, and they owned Witt Insurance Agency in Francesville. He died in 2016.
She is survived by:
Rebecca (David) Baker, Daughter
Allen (Jane) Witt, Son
5 Grandchildren: Christopher Baker, Nathan (Hannah) Baker, Lauren Baker, Sarah Witt and Emma Witt.
Janet Lindvall, Sister-in-law
Barb Donley, Sister-in-law
John Banning, Brother-in-law
Dorajean Keller, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Larry Lindvall, Brother
Doug Lindvall, Brother
Marsha Banning, Sister
Mrs. Witt and her husband were married for 53 years. They were both very active in the community for over 35 years. She enjoyed living in Sebring, FL for the past 20 years and never knew a stranger. She loved to dance, socialize, and enjoyed the warm sunshine. She always had a smile and will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date this summer. Private entombment will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Debra K. Widner Walter
February 4, 1967 to January 22, 2020
FRISCO CITY, AL - Debra Kay Widner Walter, 52, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, at her home in Goodway, AL.
She was born Feb. 4, 1967. She was a 1986 graduate of Winamac Community High School. She was a resident of Goodway, AL for the past four years.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph E. Walter of Goodway, AL; her father, Francis "Bud" Widner and wife, Lois of Winamac; her mother, Barbara Hardy of Royal Center; her daughter, Starlett Widner of Valparaiso; three stepdaughters, Karie Walter of Huxford, AL, Kelie Stabler of Franklin, AL and Kimberlee Walter of Goodway, AL; two brothers, Frank Widner and wife, Kim of Winamac, and Fred Widner and wife, Jeannette of Monticello; two stepsisters, Janice Minix of Winamac, and Sharon Nielsen of St. Paul, IN; three stepbrothers; and four step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 24, from 11a.m. to 12 noon, at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home, Frisco City, AL.
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