Obituaries
DAVID M. SPARKS
CHICAGO, IL - David M. Sparks, 59, died December 31, 2024, in North Judson, Indiana, after a short but fierce battle with cancer.
David was a proud veteran of the US Air Force.
He is survived by his father, William D. Sparks and one sister, Diana (John) Tringl. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda L. Sparks. Private services were held.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
DONNIE RAY CAUDILL
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Donnie Ray Caudill, 79, died Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born December 13, 1945 in La Crosse, Indiana to the late Lonnie and Sarah Ettie (Back) Caudill. On October 22, 1965 in Knox, Indiana, he married Linda McCay.
Donnie was a veteran of the US Army and the Army Reserves. He retired in 2007 after working many years as a Master Mechanic for Local 150 Operating Engineers Union. He was a member of the English Lake Church and also enjoyed attending Bible Baptist Church. He loved attending car shows and showing his Dodge Superbee. He loved his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, three daughters: Connie (Joe) Lenig, Charlotte (Dave) Emigh and Carrie (Brad) Brewer, all of Knox, Indiana, one son, James (Beth) Caudill of Dixon, Illinois, eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, three sisters: Hazel Richie and Vonda Heidel, both of North Judson and Ruth Marcum of Chapmanville, West Virginia and one brother, Kellie Caudill of Knox. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Zachary Caudill and siblings: Jurlena Bostain and Boyd, Billy and Nancy Caudill. Services were held Friday, January 24 at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, with Rev. James Adcock and Rev. Art Good officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in North Judson. Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church for their family center. Arrangements were made by Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson.
DARLENE SPILLER
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Darlene “Dee” Spiller, 78, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born September 18, 1946, in Oneida, Kentucky to the late Charles C. and Mae (Hoskins) Jones. On May 31, 1981, she married Charles “Chuck” Spiller.
Dee had worked in the office at Pullman Standard and retired from NIPSCO. She also had a successful Avon business, was a holistic medicine advisor and volunteered in the East Lake Baptist Church Library for many years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed politics, sports, watching Peyton Manning and was known as “Grandma Dee” to family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Chuck, two daughters: Tammy (Pete) Keilman and Julie Jostes, step children: Larry Spiller, Lea Ann (Ray) Morehouse, Shirley (Joe) Kasper, Wendy (Corey) Schnarr and Shawn Wirtz, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and siblings: Priscilla Robertson and Dale (Mary) Jones.
Services were held Tuesday, January 28, at the Moeller Funeral Home. Burial was in the Angelcrest Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Dunes Hospice. Arrangements were made by Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso.
RICHARD W. SMITH
WINAMAC, IN - Richard W. Smith, 87, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home. He was born May 3, 1937, in Lawton, Indiana, to the late Walter L. and Virginia Eva (Bridegroom) Smith. On May 18, 1985, in Greasewood Flats, Arizona, he married Pauline A. (Miller) Bonnell.
Richard was a 1955 graduate of Monterey High School, where he was part of the basketball team. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He served many years on the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Monterey American Legion and the Monterey United Methodist Church. He enjoyed deer hunting, mushroom hunting and collecting arrowheads. After retiring from farming, he started a second career as a heavy equipment operator in Arizona and then for Vulcan Materials in Indiana. He piloted a power parachute and enjoyed taking aerial photos while flying. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline, two sons: Rory R. (Stephanie) Smith of Monterey and Justin R. Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana, two daughters: Shan Elisa (Doug) Farmer of St. Joseph, Michigan and Alicia R. (Ron) Lucas of St. Peters, Missouri, three step sons: Jeffery O. (Diana) Bonnell of Warsaw, Indiana, Kenton D. (Jane) Bonnell of Kewanna, Indiana and Bradley J. (Tonya) Bonnell of Winamac, one step daughter, Michelle J. Grostefon of Winamac, eleven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, fifteen step grandchildren and numerous step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Ryan C. Smith, one step granddaughter, Emily Bonnell, one step grandson, Chase A. Bonnell, two brothers: Everett L. and Kenneth L. Smith and two sisters: infant Cindy K. Smith and Sue Ann Link.
Services were held Friday, January 24, 2025 at Frain Mortuary. Burial was in the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition). Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
MARSHA JO NORRIS
KETTERING, OH - FORMERLY OF INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Marsha Jo (Henry) Norris, 61, died unexpectedly Friday, January 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born October 15, 1963 in Winamac, Indiana to the late Byron Kennedy and Joan Mabel (Skillen) Henry.
Marsha was a 1982 graduate of Winamac High School and attended Ball State University. She worked as a surgical tech for many years. She enjoyed singing, music, nature, learning new things, reading magazines, shopping for “fabulous” outfits. She loved her children immensely.
She is survived by three daughters: Ariel Norris of Paradise Valley, Arizona, Naomi Norris of Westfield, Indiana and Samara (Carter) McGill of Carmel, Indiana, one son, Robert F. Norris III of Noblesville, Indiana, one brother, Clint Henry of Winamac and one sister, Carla (Frank) Shidler of Star City, Indiana. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Henry Norris and one sister, Karen Kay (Henry) Gilman.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 30 from 2-4pm at Frain Mortuary. Private burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition). Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
KATHRYN AMIDEI
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Kathryn “Rosie” Amidei, 94, died at 7:37am on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home, after a brief illness. She was born May 7, 1930 in Missouri, to the late Charles and Iva (Budd) Rigsby. On August 23, 1947, she married Robert Widner. He died July 10, 1954, due to a car accident. On December 28, 1957, she married Al Amidei. He died September 30, 2010.
Rosie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent cook. She had worked at Brantwood and Doug’s Restaurant waitressing and making her famous potato soup. She then worked as a lunch lady at the NJSP Jr. High until she was 90. Everyone there loved her and called her “Grandma”. she was a proud Bluejay fan. Most recently, Rosie attended the North Judson United Methodist Church. She enjoyed retirement, spending time with her special companion, attending the Pickin’ Palace and breakfast club after church on Sundays.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Edsel) Cox of Rotonda West, Florida, one son, Donald (Janet) Amidei of Francesville, Indiana, fifteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheri Petramala, one son, William Widner, one great grandson, Matthew Taylor Cox and her companion, Robert McKee.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 29 from 10am-Noon CST at the North Judson Methodist Church with a celebration of life starting at Noon. Memorials may be made to the North Judson Methodist Church or the North Judson-San Pierre Athletic Department.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
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