Obituaries

John A. Ash

June 10, 1948 to August 11, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - John Arthur Ash, 71, of Royal Center passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at 2:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, at his residence.

Born on June 10, 1948 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Arthur “Pete” and Catherine (Wandry) Ash. He was a 1967 Winamac High School graduate and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1967. In March of 1968 he reported to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky for basic training and then to Ft. Knox, Kentucky for AIT. He was ordered to Germany in December of 1969 where he served at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany. He was honorably discharged in April of 1971.

On April 2, 1977 he married Terry A. Smith. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Tonya Barnett (Dave) of Bremen (grandson, Riley), son, Dustin Ash of Logansport (grandson, Cael), and son, Kyle Ash of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by brother, Leroy G. Ash.

Mr. Ash worked in insurance for approximately 15 years in Pulaski County. In 1999 he was employed by the Indiana Department of Corrections and worked at the North Central Juvenile Facility until his retirement 2013. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 71 and the VFW Post 1728 in Winamac. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, going to his grandson’s baseball games, reading, the Chicago Cubs, cookouts and spending time with his wife and family and his beloved dog, Stormy.

A memorial service with military rites will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Please sign John’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Ash family www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory.

Cletha Scott

October 29, 1923 to August 9, 2019

WINAMAC - Cletha Fay Scott, 95, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 29, 1923 in Pulaski, to the late John and Ova Shadle Koepkey. She was a 1942 graduate of Pulaski High School. On July 17, 1948, she married Wilbur L. Scott in Winamac. He died April 2, 1986.

She is survived by: 
Jerry Scott, Pulaski, Son 
David Scott, Winamac, Son 
Billy (Cindy) Scott, Pulaski, Son 
Carol Scott, Valparaiso, Daughter-in-law 
5 Grandchildren: Shawn Scott, John Dean Scott, Tasha Scott Campbell, Dylan Scott and Whitney Scott Sutherlin. 
10 Great-Grandchildren 
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Dean Scott, Son 
Wayne Koepkey, Brother 
Irma Good, Sister 
Pearl Reed, Sister 
Daisy Button, Sister 
Harold Koepkey, Brother 
Gerald Koepkey, Brother 

Mrs. Scott was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac. She was a member of the Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Inc. She was an active member of the Democrat Ladies of Pulaski County. She had worked as a charge attendant at the Logansport State Hospital for 28 years. She was one of the "Rosie Riveter" ladies who worked at the Ball Company in Mishawaka supporting the World War II effort. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband and her family. She enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She liked IU and Purdue basketball and riding with her friends through the Tippecanoe River State Park. She was a loving caregiver to her family and friends. She was a great cook who loved to prepare holiday meals for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the resident's fund at the Pulaski Health Care Center.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Barbara L. Wuethrich

January 10, 1930 to July 26, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Barbara Lee "Barb" Wuethrich, 89, of Francesville, passed away Friday, July 26, at Parkview Haven, Francesville.

She was born Jan. 10, 1930 in Hammond, to the late R.E. and Lena Honegger Ward. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. On Aug. 14, 1949, she married David K. Wuethrich in Francesville at the Apostolic Christian Church. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by: 
Deborah (Ned) Speicher, Cicero, daughter
Brenda Werner, Lafayette, daughter 
Brad (Nancy) Wuethrich, Greeley, Colorado, son
David (Miriam) Wuethrich, Francesville, son
Miriam (Tim) Gudeman, Noblesville, daughter
Marla (Tim) Steffen, Syracuse, daughter
Mark (Lynne) Wuethrich, Francesville, son
21 Grandchildren: Dawn (Chad) Hoffert, Kerri (Nick) Bontreger, David (Kristen) Speicher, Kasee (Chris) Morrison, Regina Fultz, Matthew Werner, Travis (Angie) Wuethrich, Melissa (Manny) Agripino, Cameron Wuethrich, Wesley (Coral) Wuethrich, Kyle Wuethrich, Clint (Jeri) Wuethrich, Courtney Wuethrich, Megan Gudeman, Melissa Gudeman, Uriah (Angela) Steffen, Elisabeth Steffen, Caleb (Julianna) Wuethrich, Nicholas Wuethrich, Annie (Kurt) Bahler, and Mark (Larissa) Wuethrich. 
36 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren 
1 Great-Great Granddaughter and 2 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren
Nola Wuethrich, Francesville, sister
Dale (Anne) Ward, Francesville, brother
Roger (Sandi) Ward, Francesville, brother
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Francesville, brother-in-law 
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Francesville, brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Patrick R. Wuethrich, Grandson 
Mary (Joe) Sanders, Sister
David A. Ward, Brother 
Theresa (Paul) VonToble, Sister-in-law
Wilma (Jack) Stewart, Sister-in-law
Velda (Lee) Overmyer, Sister-in-law 
Mildred (Eugene) Huber, Sister-in-law
Elizabeth (John) Schambach, Sister-in-law
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Sister-in-law 
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Sister-in-law
Willis Wuethrich, Brother-in-law
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister-in-law 
Richard Wuethrich, Brother-in-law 

Mrs. Wuethrich and her husband lived west of Francesville for many years where they farmed, built a hog business, and raised their seven children. They built a home in town in 1981, where they enjoyed the remainder of their 40 years of marriage. Mrs. Wuethrich was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, loved the Lord, and her church family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She dearly missed her husband when he was suddenly taken to be with the Lord in 1990, but with God's grace was able to be such an example to her family. She was full of life and wisdom that she continued to share with a smile and positive attitude. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call. 

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. 

Barbara T. Sandhage

August 16, 1933 to July 24 2019

GREENSBURG - Barbara Teresa Sandhage, 85, of Westport, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 24, at Aspen Place, Greensburg.

She was born Aug. 16, 1933 near Duncombe, IA to Henry J. and Mary A. (Naderman) Stuhrenberg. She attended Immaculate Conception and Napoleon schools. She married Kenneth P. Sandhage on Sept. 6, 1958 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen, IN, and they were happily married for over 60 years.

She is survived by her seven children: Dr. Kenneth H. (Catherine) Sandhage of Lafayette; Karen A. Martin of Danville, IN; Fr. Martin J. Sandhage of Lake Village, IN; Mary E. (Douglas) Rice of Jamestown, IN; Gregory J. Sandhage of Greenwood; Richard A. (Susan) Sandhage of Lafayette; and Victor E. (Jennifer) Sandhage of Kirkwood, MO. She is also survived by her two sisters: Rosemary Maschino of North Vernon; and Sr. Bernetta Stuhrenberg, O.S.F. of Oldenburg, IN.

Additionally, she is survived by her grandchildren: Eryn (John) Kindelin of Hilliard, OH; Sarah Rice of Lafayette; Kyle Sandhage of Chicago; Christopher Sandhage of New Albany, OH; Harrison (Kimberly) Martin of Fort Wayne; Adam Rice of Whitestown; Lillian Martin of Plainfield; Emma Rice of Jamestown, IN; Jackson Sandhage of Kirkwood, MO; and Abigail Sandhage of Kirkwood, MO. She recently became a great-grandmother to Henry Kindelin of Hilliard, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Albert Stuhrenberg; three sisters, Sr. Margaret Mary Stuhrenberg, O.S.F.; Sr. M. Henriette Stuhrenberg, O.C.S.O.; and Mary Ann Wenning. 

After living in Kokomo, for 33 years, Mrs. Sandhage and her husband moved to her family farm near Millhousen, IN in 1995. She enjoyed, and was renowned for her skills at needlework and baking. She was often asked to bake her cherry pie for gatherings of family and friends.

Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg to pray the rosary. Visitation will follow until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will also receive friends from 10 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m., Monday, July 29, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen. Interment will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Millhousen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery Fund.

Local announcement provided by Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Courtney L. Anglim

June 19, 1968 to July 16, 2019

WINAMAC - Courtney Lewis Anglim, 51, of Winamac (formerly of Phoenix), passed away Tuesday, July 16.

He was born June 19, 1968 in Mauston, WI and was baptized in the Catholic Church.

He is survived by: 
Anni Faith Anglim, Winamac, Daughter 
Cole Lewis Anglim, Winamac, Son 
Jayden Quinn Anglim, Winamac, Son 
Linda Halitzka Anglim, Winamac, Mother 
Terrence (Rita) Anglim, Glendale, AZ, Father 
Terri (John) Anderson, North Judson, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Christy Lee Anglim, Twin Sister 

Mr. Anglim worked most of his life as a welder, but was truly a jack of all trades. He was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his three children. He will be sadly missed.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. 

Kathryn S. Bradley

November 4, 1958 to July 13, 2019

KEWANNA - Kathryn S. “Kathy” Bradley, 60, of Kewanna passed away tragically from a house explosion at her residence on Saturday morning July 13.

She was born Nov. 4, 1958 in Anderson. She was a Mentone High School graduate. On April 10, 1997 she married Kenneth D. “Kenny” Bradley. He survives.

Survivors also include her mother, Carol Ecker (Jim) of Florida; children, Michael Craft of Macy, Christina McVay (Kevin) of Rochester, Loni Mayse of Wisconsin, Eric Bradley of Kewanna, Amanda Bradley of Monticello and Melissa Leed of Plymouth; brothers, Jeff Ecker (Carla) of Florida and Terry Pine (Connie) of Winamac; and sisters, Rebecca Bosnak of Tennessee, Barb Squires (Ron) of Florida, Julie Hamilton (Dan) of Lapaz and Marianne LaRou (Andy) of Michigan. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Debbie and brothers, Billy and Doug.

Mrs. Bradley was a former bartender at Diamond Lills Tavern in Winamac and Cooters Bar in Star City. She loved spending time with her family and all her pets.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory in Kewanna with visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Pastor Wanda Carter will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society and/or the Kewanna Volunteer Fire Department.