Obituaries

Kimbal H. Cummins

December 27, 1953 to May 16, 2024

BRADENTON, FL - Kimbal H. “Kim” Cummins, 70, of Bradenton, FL, passed peacefully Thursday, May 16, surrounded by his wife and sisters, and held in the hearts of those who loved him dearly.

Kim Cummins

He was born Dec. 27, 1953 in Logansport, the son of Roscoe “Bud” and Alice Cummins Jr. of Medaryville. He married his wife Kathleen “Kathi” in 1984.

He is survived by his wife, Kathi Cummins; daughter Melissa Cummins; grandchildren Sylvie and Leo Robinson; his parents; mother-in-law Carol Murphy; sisters Barb [Steve] Bonnet, Patti [Jim Wolpert] Cummins, Dolly Cummins; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his brother Chris Cummins.

Mr. Cummins grew up in rural Medaryville. He told stories of farm life, hard work and the importance of family, especially his maternal grandparents who lived nearby. He played basketball, as any good Hoosier would, and attended Indiana University, Bloomington. In early adulthood, he worked in management for Coca-Cola, and later became a successful insurance agent, landing them in Bradenton. He continued his career as vice president at DesChamps & Gregory and didn't retire. He said there was only so much golf to play and so many fish to catch, so he may as well work.

To know Kim was to love him. He was someone you could count on in good times and bad, ever the optimist, always laughing (often at himself). He loved his family and friends, and the magnitude of our grief is softened by knowing he was loved in return, and memories of time spent with Kim will be forever carried in our hearts.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Mr. Cummins' life will be at 2 p.m., Friday, June 14, at Shannon Funeral Home, 1015 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to an animal shelter or to the family.

Otto J. Ruff

May 15, 1939 to May 16, 2024

WINAMAC - Otto James “Ott” Ruff, 85, of Star City passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16.

He was born May 15, 1939 in Logansport to the late Herald Francis “Hap” and Gertrude Regina [Shultz] Ruff. He was a proud graduate of Star City High School Class of 1957. After a strong pursuit, he married Donna Joann White on Nov. 12, 1960 in Lafayette. She survives.

Otto Ruff

He is also survived by:
Ricky Joseph Ruff, Son
James Jay (Sheila) Ruff, Son
Robert Jon (Shamay) Ruff, Son
Beth Ann Ruff-Crawford, Daughter-in-law
Grandchildren: Jacob (Jenna) Ruff, Joshua (Hayley) Ruff, Jennifer (Ryan) Ledford, Justin (Katy) Ruff, Jami Ruff, Madison Ruff, Andrew “AJ” Ruff, Megan (Tyler) Denniston, and Morgan (fiancé: Tyler Walker) Ruff.
11 Great-Grandchildren: Calvin, Brooks, D’Arcy, Hunter, Bowen, Lyla, Alayna, Logan, Rosanna, Stevie, and Happ
Nancy M. Ruff, Sister
John J. White, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Jeffrey James Ruff, Son
Rosemary Weaver, Sister
Margery Ann Penn, Sister
Harold F. “Bud” Ruff Jr., Brother
Joan G. Rater, Sister
Jerrald White, Brother-in-law

Following their marriage, Mr. Ruff and his wife continued their lives in the Star City area and raised four sons. He was very involved in his sons’ lives and enjoyed coaching Star City Little League and serving as a 4-H Leader. He had a legendary Little League reputation, and especially enjoyed showing livestock with his sons and grandchildren. He was fondly known by many as the “oldest 4-H’er in Pulaski County”. He had a strong work ethic - a trait he passed on to his sons. He was employed at Dean Foods and then Wilson Foods. Later in life, he and Donna ran a vending route together where they encountered many new friends. He spent as much time as he could helping out on the family farm - proudly keeping track of the loads of grain for the boys. He was an avid IU Basketball fan and an animal lover. He enjoyed fishing in Northern Minnesota with family and playing a contentious game of marbles. He savored many large bowls of ICE CREAM over the years and even had a triple scoop cone named after him. He spent many summers competing in area antique tractor pulls (with a cigar in his mouth). Mr. Ruff was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and longtime member of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, May 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski with Rev. Dennis Faker officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center or Warrior Youth Baseball.

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

Bonnie M. Crist

March 13, 1944 to May 15, 2024

WINAMAC - Bonnie M. Crist, 80, of Winamac passed away Wednesday, May 15, at home.

She was born March 13, 1944.

She is survived by her husband James A. Crist of Winamac; four daughters C. Sue Crist of Star City, Catherine M. Postma of Winamac, Charlotte A. Scott of Winamac and Lily R. Mansfield of LaPaz; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Bradley D. Goble

December 30, 1961 to May 14, 2024

WINAMAC - Bradley D. “Brad” Goble, 62, lifelong resident of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, May 14, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 30, 1961 in Logansport to the late William C. and Sandra S. [Dillman] Goble. He was a 1980 graduate of Winamac Community High School. On May 2, 1982, he married Lorri L. Reinholt at St. Luke Lutheran Church. She survives.

Brad Goble

He is also survived by:
Brandy L. (Kyle Sefchek) Goble, Winamac, Daughter
Hanna K. Goble, Charleston, SC, Daughter
B. Palmer (fiancée: Tabitha Medrano) Goble, Winamac, Son
Kayson W. Goble, Grandson
Scout O. Sefchek, Grandson
J. Kirby (Henry) Goble, Indianapolis, Brother
Sandra J. Reinholt, Winamac, Mother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Blake Bradley Goble, Infant Son
Willam O. “Billy” Goble, Brother
Gregory C. “Greg” Goble, Brother
Junior W. Reinholt, Father-in-law

Mr. Goble was a successful and respected businessman. He spent his life working alongside his father at Goble GMC, Inc. He retired in 2020, which allowed him and Lorri to enjoy time spent in Key West, FL. He spent many years serving on the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department. He liked playing golf league at Moss Creek, as well as hunting, trapping, and fishing. He was an avid collector of antique wares and cherished time spent with Lorri searching for the next find. He was a loving husband and devoted father and papa. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was well known for his quick wit and sarcasm. On occasion, he would indulge with a fine cigar and aged bourbon. Most of all, he found great enjoyment relaxing on the banks of the Tippecanoe River. He will be sadly missed, “no doubt.”

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Town Park or Friends of the Tippecanoe River State Park.

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

Delores A. Schuttrow

September 11, 1942 to May 10, 2024

FRANCESVILLE - Delores Ann [Gustin] Schuttrow, 81, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. Friday, May 10, at Franciscan Health Hospital of Lafayette,  surrounded with love, memories and the comfort of her son, Patrick, at her bedside.

She was born Sept. 11, 1942 at the old Jasper County Hospital in downtown Rensselaer to the late Herman Cecil and Florence Caroline [Calhoun] Gustin. She was a 1960 graduate of Francesville High School. For eight years after graduation, she worked at Ryden Insurance Agency of Medaryville as a bookkeeper and policy writer. She married Charles J. Schuttrow on June 15, 1968 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Medaryville. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2010.

Delores Schuttrow

She is survived by her son, Patrick C. Schuttrow of Winamac; and Duard Honegger Jr., Glenn Honegger, Virginia (Andrew) Honegger Fisher, Grace (Michael) Honegger Majewski; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mrs. Schuttrow grew up on a farm south of Francesville, surrounded by loving neighbors she treasured for the rest of her lifetime. While growing up, she played piano at the United Methodist Church of Francesville, and later taught Sunday School for 44 years at Methodist churches. She and her husband spent their married life in Rensselaer. She worked with her husband at the former Saint Joseph’s College of Rensselaer in the public information department (news and sports). She spent many hours, often seeing the sun come up, working with her meticulous attention to detail and dedicating her life’s work to precise accuracy and excellence. In later years, she completed her working career as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the Richland Center United Methodist Church of Richland Center. She also was a member of the General Van Rensselaer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Fuller Society, Rev. John Corbly Association, and the Indiana Chapter of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. One of her most beloved memories was traveling during the summer of 2023 to Plymouth, MA and throughout the Eastern U.S. visiting the monuments and seeing the waters from which her ancestors first arrived. Throughout her life, she greatly enjoyed visiting with relatives, spending time with her pets, working in her flower beds and various crafts, including working on projects for the Winamac Community High School music and drama departments. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Hartman officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations will be used to purchase a memorial bench which will be placed near the Winamac Community High School Auditorium. Please make checks payable to the Winamac Music Boosters with “Memorial Bench” in the memo line.

Delores J. Dobson

April 16, 1939 to May 9, 2024

WINAMAC - Delores Jean Dobson, 85, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 16, 1939 in Royalton, KY to the late James and Ellar [Stepp] Howard. On Dec. 18, 1954, she married James G. Dobson. He passed away Aug. 10, 2010 after 55 years of marriage.

Jean Dobson

She is survived by:
Bill (Kris) Dobson, Washington (IN), Son
Don (Deb) Dobson, Winamac, Son
Brenda (Joe) Krulik, Winamac, Daughter
Steve (Michelle) Dobson, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Billy (Kayla) Dobson Jr., Brent (Ashley) Dobson, Alyssa (Aaron) Rice, Chantel (Breighton) Tolliver, Christopher Wampler, Matthew (Ashley) Bell, Heather (Brian) Sanders, Travis (Melony) Dobson, Brad Dobson, Shawn Krulik, Trenton (Morgan) Krulik, Lacie (Tyler) Gutwein, and Spencer (Darian) Dobson.
Great-Grandchildren: Shelby Dobson, Colton Dobson, Jett Dobson, Aubrie Dobson, Easton Dobson, Lyla Dobson, Beckett Dobson, Aleaha Rice, Adalyn Rice, Kowen Tolliver, Jaxson Wampler, Sloane Wampler, Posey Bell, Taylor Sanders, Kailey Sanders, Michaela (Kaleb) Pierce, Emma Dobson, Andrew Jiminez, Matthew Jiminez, Nathan Jiminez, Josie Dobson, Addie Dobson, Macy Mullaney, Fallon Krulik, Danica Krulik, Kelso Krulik, Piper Gutwein, Finley Gutwein, Haislee Dobson, and Haddie Dobson.
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Briggs Pierce, and Truett Pierce.
Alanna (Eugene) Ralph, Sister
Gail Howard, Sister-in-law
William (Diane) Dobson, Brother-in-law
Gladys Stonebraker, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews and their families

Preceded in death by:
Joseph John “Joey” Krulik Jr., Grandson
1 Infant Sister
Vera Mae Wireman, Sister
Jack Howard, Brother
Paul Howard, Brother
James Burn “J.B.” Howard, Brother
Charlotte Gilliam, Sister
Ray Howard, Brother

Mrs. Dobson and her husband were proud parents of their four children. The couple shared a love for gospel music. They enjoyed hosting /entertaining friends and family. She was a member of the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church, and lived to serve the Lord - doing so quietly and humbly. She was a proud homemaker who loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Throughout the years, she enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, May 15, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Wednesday), at the funeral home with Thurman Ritchie officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Jim Dobson Memorial Fund (through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com