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Terrence "Terry" L. Goble WINAMAC - Terrence "Terry" Lee Goble. 68, 781 S 200 E, Winamac, passed away at 10:58 a.m., Monday, Sept. 29, in the St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Feb. 8, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio to Wendall and Dorothy Peters Garman. She married John G. "Jack" Goble on June 7, 1987 in Winamac. He survives.
Also surviving are: She was preceded in death by: Mrs. Goble was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac where she was active in the United Methodist Women. She regularly served the Winamac Kiwanis Club meals at the church. She belonged to the Indiana Nursing Association. She was employed as a registered nurse at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, at Four County Mental Health Center in Logansport, and at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was a 1987 graduate of Indiana University in Kokomo. She was a member of the Iris-Elm Garden Club in Winamac. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the funeral service which will begin at 11 a.m., Friday (Oct. 3), at First United Methodist Church, Winamac.Pastor Kevin DeKoninck will officiate. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: First United Methodist Church Building
Fund.
Lula A. Grostefon WINAMAC - Lula A. “Lu” Grostefon, 87, 101 Oakview Drive, Monticello, formerly of Srar City, passed away at 12:42 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 28, at White County Hospital, Monticello. She was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Rochester, to John and Cora Hirt Hilficker. She married Max Grostefon on April 22, 1967 in Logansport. He survives.
Also surviving are: She was preceded in death by: Mrs. Grostefon was a former member of the Star City United Methodist. She had worked as a seamtress for the Harris Garment Factory in Winamac, and for Hart Shaftner & Marx Co. in Rochester. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Oct. 4), in Star City West Cemetery, Star City, with Pastor Devon Sink officiating. Mary Margaret Myers FRANCESVILLE - Mary Margaret "Mert" Myers, 61, 234 N. Columbia St., Francesville, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at her residence. She was born April 3, 1947, in Gary, to William and Elizabeth Eads. She married Donald W. Myers on Sept. 4,1965 in Medaryville. He survives.
Derrick W. (Katina) Myers, Brookston, Son Michael Eads, Wanatah, Brother Andria Myers, Brookston, Granddaughter Angela Myers, Brookston, Granddaughter Kayla Emerson, Brookston, Step granddaughter Natasha Emerson Brookston, Step granddaughter. She was preceded in death by: Mrs. Myers was employed as a housekeeper at Parkview Haven Retirement Home.She gave private care to several area residents over the years. She attended the Assembly of God Church in Medaryville. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday (Sept. 25), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville Town Park Fund.
WINAMAC - Anita-Ruth Breitweiser, 90, of 1801 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, passed away at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen. She was born Oct. 18, 1917, in Winamac, to Lester and Georgia Ream Breitweiser. Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Ms. Breitweiser was a native of Winamac, and had lived in Bremen, from 1951-57. She then moved to Elkhart in 1957 where she lived until moving to Goshen in recent years. She was a retired music and art teacher, having taught for 35 years. She had taught in the Bremen, Elkhart, Medaryville, Burnettsville and Wheatfield schools. A graveside service will be at 11a.m., Wednesday (Sept. 24), at Winamac Cemetery, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
WINAMAC - Loretta Ethel Mudryk, 68, 3640 E SR 14, Winamac, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Gary, to Reuben and Alva Galbreath Freshwater.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Mudryk was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Denham. She was active in the church's Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, church dinners and bazaars. She had been a personal caregiver/homemaker for over 30 years. She had been both self-employed and an employee of Pulaski Memorial Hospital Home Health Care. She also had been a cook in the dietary department of Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She lived most of her life in Winamac, coming to the area from Gary. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A prayer service will be at 6 p.m., with Pastor Lewis Stier officiating. The funeral service will be at 11a.m., Thursday (Sept. 25), at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Fitchett officiating. Burial will be in the Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
MEDARYVILLE - Kendall Oliver Whitrock, 29, 504 South U.S. 421 Medaryville, died at 11 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born Oct. 13, 1978 in Rensselaer, to Kenneth Oliver and Brenda Jean Wayberg Whitrock. They survive, and reside in Medaryville.
He is also survived by: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Whitrock was employed by Lambert Construction at Crown Point, as a concrete finisher. He was a member of the West Central graduating class of 1997. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept. 23), at the funeral home, with Pastor James Richie officiating. Burial will be in the White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of donor's choice. Genevieve F. Scheffer WINAMAC - Genevieve F. "Gen" Scheffer, 76, 2092 West 100 North, Winamac, passed away at 5 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, at her residence. She was born June 13, 1932, in Winamac, to Martin and Theresa Nies Kuhn. She married to Clarence E. "Ben" Scheffer on Nov. 25, 1954, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He died Aug. 13, 2007.
Survivors include She is preceded in death by: Mrs. Scheffer was a former employee of Indiana Bell Telephone Co. and the United Telephone Co. She was a longtime cook and retired as the head cook at Winamac Community High School. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, where she was a member of the church choir and was a weekday mass server. She also was a member of the Christian Mothers, Ladies of Charity, and the Daughters of Isabella, all associated with St. Peter's Church. She also belonged to the Razzle-Dazzle Red Hats and was known at the club as “Lady Song Bird”. She was also a member of a card club, a bunco club, and a euchre club. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary. A scriptural wake service will be held 7:30 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, followed by services of the Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella. A funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Sept. 22), in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski. Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice, St. Peter's church or the American Cancer Society.
FRANCESVILLE - Robert C. Ewing, 90, 303 N. Bill St., Francesville, passed away at 3:24 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. He was born June 16, 1918, in Mishawaka, to Harold and Ocie Nifong Ewing. He married Alma L. Linback on Aug. 29, 1940, in Idaville. She survives.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mr. Ewing retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years of service. He was also a former brakeman for the Ford Railroad System in Detroit. He was also a former employee of the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and a bus driver for the city bus system in Laporte. He was member of the American Legion Post in Francesville, and a life member of the VFW Post #1728, Winamac. He was also a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac. He formerly lived in Winamac and Brookston, and has lived in Francesville the past 24 years. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday (Sept. 19), at the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Rosiejka officiating. Burial will take place in the Koster Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct military graveside services. Marvin Eugene Elston FRANCESVILLE - Marvin Eugene Elston, 80, 6800 W. Joliet Road, Indian Head Park, IL, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Saturday, Sept.r 13, at LaGrange Memorial Hospital in LaGrange, IL. He was born Feb. 23, 1928, in Monon, to Edward and Elsie Strong Elston. Survivors include: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Elston attended the Francesville First Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday (Sept. 18), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
WINAMAC - Albert M. Scheffer, 89, 519 S. Franklin Street, Winamac, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, at Hickory Creek, Winamac. He was born June 12, 1919, in Pulaski to Henry and Katherine Miller Scheffer.He married Anna Jeannette Roth on Oct. 15, 1947 in Winamac. She died Aug. 16, 1977.
Survivors include: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Scheffer delivered fuel oil and gasoline for Farm Bureau Co-op in Winamac. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He was a frequent volunteer at the Good Samaratan Shop in Winamac. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, (Sept. 18), in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to St. Peter's Catholic Church Lois E. Yaggie FRANCESVILLE - Lois E. Yaggie, 75, Francesville, passed away at 6:15 p.m.,Tuesday, Sept. 9, at her residence. She was born Dec. 17, 1932, in Rensselaer, to Richard and Zura Snedeker Streitmatter. She married Irvin K. Yaggie on Aug. 14, 1955, in Francesville. He survives.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Yaggie was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. She was a former volunteer at Parkview Haven Retirement Home. She was also a former employee of Parkview Haven Retirement Home for 13 years. Friends may call 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour before the funeral service which will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday (Sept. 14), in the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home or Pulaski Memorial Hospice.
Doris C. Yocom WINAMAC - Doris C. Yocom, 90, 730 School St., Culver, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, in Miller's Merry Manor, Culver. She was born Aug. 6, 1918, in Winamac, to Everett and Esther Roach Vanaman. She married Dr. Emery James Yocom Jr. on April 11, 1941, at Clinton. He died Dec. 11, 1985.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Yocom attended school in Winamac and Monterey. She was a life long resident of Culver. She maintained the office of her husband's veterinary practice in Culver. She was a member of the VFW Auxillary in Culver. A graveside services will be at 3 p.m., Friday (Sept. 12), at Winamac
Cemetery, Winamac, with Pastor Kevin DeKoninck officiating. Burial will
be in the Winamac Cemetery.
George Behnke FRANCESVILLE - George Behnke, 79, 526 Beachwood Drive Monticello, (formerly of Francesville) passed away at 11:50 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at White County Hospital in Monticello. He was born Oct. 16, 1928 in Winamac, to Paul and Ina Traver Behnke. He married Margaret Hebert on April 30, 1949, at Bruce Lake. She died on May 27, 1984.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mr. Behnke was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Francesville
First Christian Church. Visitation will be after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday (Sept. 9), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Military Graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion. Memorial donations may be given to Serenity Hospice.
Louise K. Dommer WINAMAC - Louise K. Dommer, 77, 6321 West SR 14, Winamac, passed away at 4:03 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. She was born Nov. 16, 1930, in Francesville, to Carl and Tena Kruger Garling. She married Henry William Dommer on July 1, 1950, in Winamac. He died Aug. 20, 1983.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Dommer lived all of her life in Pulaski County. She was a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac. She was a retired custodian at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, and one hour before the funeral service which will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday (Sept. 4), Thursday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Carl Fitchett officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Nina Rose Shimer Hopkins WINAMAC - Nina Hopkins, 84, passed away on Aug. 27, at Zionsville Meadows Nursing Home in Zionsville.
She was born Jan. 1, 1924 in Lamar to Wallace and Dorothy Shimer. Nina was preceded in death by husband Ralph Hopkins, son David Hopkins and sister Dorothy Lietz. Survivors are sons Mike Hopkins of Brownsburg, and Randy Hopkins of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., sister Lillian Foertsch of Evansville, brothers John Shimer of Dayton, Ohio and Bill Shimer of Juliette, Ga.; 6 granddaughters and 3 great granddaughters. Mrs. Hopkins graduated from Dale High School in Dale and worked many years for Dr. Edward Hollenberg in Winamac. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ in Crown Point, and Spring Hill, Fla. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Friday (Aug. 29), at First United Methodist Church,Winamac. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. The funeral service will be 3 p.m. (CDT) Saturday (Aug. 30), at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Buffaloville. A graveside service will follow at St John’s United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
WINAMAC - Herbert H. Vanaman Jr., 66, 415 E. Decker Dr., Winamac,passed away at 5:20 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 30, 1941, in Long Beach, Calif., to Cmdr. Herbert and Ruth Garvey Vanaman Sr..
Survivors include: He was receded in death by his parents. Mr. Vanaman was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. He was a custodian at the Eastern Pulaski Community Schools, Winamac, from 1988-1999. He served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, including serving on the USS Walke, USS Rogers, USS Preble, USS Grand Canyon, and the USS Piedmont. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sea Service Deployment ribbon with star, and the Battle "E" ribbon. He also received the Good Conduct Medal five times. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1984. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday (Sept. 7), in First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Pastor Kevin DeKoninck officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors following the memorial service. Vera Marie Clark WINAMAC - Vera Marie Clark, 89, 5364 S 275 W, Winamac, passed away at 3:28 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 21, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. She was born Nov. 26, 1918, in Kingsbury, to Arthur and Minnie Wickham Boardman. She married Henry L. Clark on June 19, 1938 in Tracy. Henry died Aug. 23, 1989.
Survivors include: She was preceded in death by: Mrs. Clark was a member of Judson Baptist Church in Indianapolis. She was a former member of the Pulaski Church Ladies Guild and was a former elder of the church. She was a former resident of LaPorte County, Indianapolis and Punta Gorde, Fla. She was a former salesperson for Pool City in Indianpolis, and a former cook at the Tippecanoe Country Club in Monticello. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Aug. 25), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. Memorial donations may be given to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
WINAMAC - Evelyn L. Fisher, 87, Dandridge, TN, formerly of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Tennessee. She was born Feb. 17, 1921, in Sevier County, TN, to Henry and Edna Kerley Burgess. She married Capt. Charles H. Fisher on April 21, 1945, in Amerillo,TX. He died on Nov. 15, 1990. Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Fisher was a former Winamac resident before moving to Knoxville and Dandridge, TN. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was a former Avon representative. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday (Aug. 24), in Star City West Cemetery, Star City, with Pastor David Sommers officiating. Memorial donations may be given to: First United Methodist Church, Winamac.
Homer Leroy "Peanie" Crissinger WINAMAC - Homer Leroy “Peanie” Crissinger, 86, 342 East Galbreath Drive, Winamac, passed away at 10:55 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 23, 1922, in Headlee, to James and Cordelia Hall Crissinger. He married Alice Eileen White on June 20, 1942 in Headlee. She died Oct. 22, 1975. He married Marilyn Eshelman Poulos on Jan. 21, 1978 in Winamac. She died Sept. 16, 2000.
Survivors include: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Crissinger was a retired farmer. He served on the board of directors of Pulaski Human Services. He also served as Monroe Township trustee for two terms. Friends may call from 3 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary. The funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday (Aug. 20), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery, Pulaski.
Nellie L. Bosley WINAMAC - Nellie L. Bosley, 94, 624 East 13th St., Winamac, passed away at 4 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 9, in Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. She was born Feb. 5, 1914, in Winamac, to Lee and Lillie Cloud Goble. In 1944 she married Charles Leas. He died in 1946. She then married William Bosley in 1958. He died in 1990. Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Bosley lived most of her adult life in Hammond, returning to Winamac in 1991. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Hammond, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the church choir. She also was a member of the Nazarene World Missions. Private services will be held Thursday (Aug. 14), in Paul's Chapel Church, Pulaski, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will take place in the Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: Pulaski Health Care Center.
FRANCESVILLE - Florence Marie Walters, 88, 681 E. Ada St., Francesville, passed away at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at Life Care Center in LaGrange. She was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Pittsboro, to Ernest and Elma Caudy Krueger. She married Kenneth A. Walters April 14, 1938 at the Medaryville Methodist Parsonage. He died Feb.16, 2007.
Survivors include: Mrs. Walters graduated from Francesville High School. She lived all of her life in the Francesville area. She was a member of the former Independence Methodist Church until it closed, then became a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Jasper County Farm Bureau where she served as a women's leader for six years. She served as a District 3 women's leader for 15 years. She was a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau State Women's Committee. She was a delegate to Associated Country Women of the World for two years. Friends may call from 6 to 8p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Aug. 6), at the funeral home with Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Memorial donations may be given to: Parkview Hospice - Noble Branch.
FRANCESVILLE - Nicholas Eugene Hauptli, 30, 405 E. Montgomery St., Francesville, passed away at 4:28 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1, at his residence in Francesville. He was born March 22, 1978, in Winamac, to Eugene and Laura Ailes Hauptli. He married Sherrie Nightingale on Sept. 8, 2004 in Winamac. She survives.
Survivors include: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Hauptli worked as a laborer at various jobs. He enjoyed working on cars, especially race cars. He was a member of the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Dept. He was a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. He was a Boy Scout and had earned the God and Country Award. He was a 1997 graduate of West Central High School and had attended the Nashville Diesel College in Nashville, TN with the aid of a scholarship from the Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht
Chapel-Francesville; and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the
church.The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Aug. 5), in
Medaryville Assembly of God, Medaryville, with Rev. Tom Dewlen and Rev.
Don Nedza officiating. Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Marjorie Marie Gorby WINAMAC - Marjorie Marie Gorby, 83, 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, July 27, at Hickory Creek, Winamac. She was born March 7, 1925, in Sullivan, to Cecil and Kathryn Reed Dale. She married Howard Glenn Gorby on June 26, 1945, in Terre Haute. He died June 19, 1983.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Gorby lived in Pulaski County since 1969, coming from Gary. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (July 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin DeKoninck officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City. Memorial donations may be given to: Alzheimer's Association
WINAMAC - A memorial service will be Thursday (July 31) for David Angelo Smith, 38, 200 Brazoswood, Apt. 2723, Clute, Texas, who passed away at 8 a.m., Monday, June 2, in his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1969, in Suffolk, VA, to Billy and Lilly Parker Smith.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mr. Smith was a Winamac resident for 28 years. He was a graduate of Winamac Community High School, where he played football and was a wrestler. He was a member of the Pro Bass Club. He moved to Texas to work construction jobs. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m, Thursday (July 31) at Frain Mortuary, Winamac..The memorial service will follow at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to the family.
Lawrence Joseph Perry Sr. He was born Dec. 16, 1917, in Pulaski County, to Leujay Perry and Bertha (Lebold) Perry, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 3, 1942, he married Mary Jane (Brucker) Perry at St. Anne’s Church in Monterey, who survives him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children, James (Mary Gudas) Perry of Piqua, Ohio; Rosemary (Stephen) Perry-Hessong of West Lafayette; Albert (Joyce Matteson) Perry of Evansville; Michael “Mick” Perry, Sr. of Winamac; Marilyn (Duane) Galbreath of Vonore, TN; Kathleen (James) Weidner of Salem, IL; and Jane (Ron) Becker of Zionsville; 20 grandchildren, Mary Eileen Miller, Lawrence Joseph Perry III, Christine Gladden, Theresa Whalen, Wayne Perry, Diana Perry, Michelle Perry, Michael Yoder, Lesly Norris, Christopher Perry, John Perry, Jennifer Gilliam, Stephanie Lemberis, Michael Perry Jr., Duane Galbreath Jr., Allison Galbreath, Lydia Weidner, Jack Weidner, Hannah Becker and Erica Becker; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two sisters, Anna Parcel of Winamac, and Theresa (Lloyd) Banks of Culver. He was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence Joseph Perry Jr.; one grandson, Mark Perry; three sisters, Viola (Eugene) Smith, Mabel (Robert) Cecrle, Helen (Isadore) Crist; and one brother, Charles Perry. Mr. Perry was raised in Harrison Township, Pulaski County and attended school in Harrison Township, where he later made his home. He was a farmer for 31 years on a farm that has been in the family name for 90 years. He designed and helped build his home and all his farm buildings. He was a foreman for the Indiana Department of Transportation from 1969 to 1978 after retiring from farming. For four years he was Harrison Township trustee. He and his wife owned Maple Corner Antiques and exhibited at many in-state and out-of-state antique shows. Lawrence and his wife were active members of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna, and are members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, where he was a past member of the parish council. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10: 30 a.m., Monday (July 28), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to any of the following charities: Pulaski County Public Library, Ancilla College, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, or Sisters of Poor Clare, Belleville, IL.
Mary E. Balciunas WINAMAC - Mary Elizabeth Balciunas, 84, 8456 Saratoga Drive, Lambertville, Mich., formerly of Winamac, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 21, at St. Anne Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. She was born Aug. 30, 1923, in Crookston, Minn., to Harry and Adelaid (Street) Chase. She married Vytol "Vito" Balciunas on June 2, 1943, in Chicago. He died on December 10, 1967.
Survivors include: She was preceded in death by: Mrs. Balciunas was a charter member of First Baptist Church in Winamac. She and her husband had operated a grocery in Ripley. She had worked at the Dairy Barn, Ace Hardware, and the Coast-to-Coast Hardware in Winamac. She served her church through its outreach ministries. One of her favorites was missions. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary; and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (July 25), at First Baptist Church, Winamac, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church.
WINAMAC - Robert W. Kirk, 66, 2730 E 600 N, Monterey, passed away at 9:40 a.m, Sunday, July 20, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born March 24, 1942, in Louisville to William and Elsie Steff Kirk. He married Marie Tesseman on Aug. 24, 1967 in Hammond. She died Feb. 3, 2003.
Survivors include: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Kirk was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Knox. He worked as a machinist at Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (July 23), at the funeral home with Pastor James Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Riverbank Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN or the Bible Baptist Church Building Fund. Opal Clark MEDARYVILLE - Opal Clark, 78, 211 South Madison Street, Medaryville, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, at her residence. She was born May 22, 1930, in Waldo, Ky., to Floyd and Goldie Wireman Wireman. She married Otto Joseph Clark Jr. on Jan. 15, 1955 in North Judson. He died on June 2, 2001.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Clark was retired from the Medaryville Garment Factory. She attended the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She lived most of her life in Medaryville. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (July 19), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. Memorial donations may be given to: Starke County Hospice
Marilyn Capper Heinsen WINAMAC - Marilyn Capper Heinsen, 80, 471 N 48 E, Winamac, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, July 12, at Hickory Creek, Winamac. She was born July 14, 1927, in Chicago, to John Sheville and Romaine Tiffany Capper. She married Paul Bradford Heinsen on Nov. 15, 1968, in Kokomo. He survives.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Heinsen was a member of the United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda, FL, and the American Contract Bridge League. She was a native of Star City and had lived in Winamac, Knox and Kokomo, and had been a resident of Punta Gorda, FL. She had a degree in interior design from Ivy Tech State College in Kokomo. A private family memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 15, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Ron Lewellen officiating. Burial will take place in the McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
WINAMAC - John S. Reisman, 42, of 6799 Bridge Street, Monterey, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Friday, July 11, in his residence in Monterey. He was born February 2, 1966, in South Bend, to Earl and Barbara Stamm Reisman.
Survivors include: Mr. Reisman lived in the Monterey area most of his life. He was a member of the Eagle's Lodge and the Moose Lodge. Friends may call after 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Monday (July 14), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating.
WINAMAC - Mary R. "G.G." Cargel, 94, of 4784 W 500 N, Winamac, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, July 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. She was born Dec. 31, 1913, in Hadley, MA, to Joseph and Rosalie Chrusciel Kielec. She married Robert Allen Cargel on Nov. 28, 1935, in Hadley. He died on Oct. 30, 1985.
Survivors include: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Cargel moved to Winamac in 1980, coming from Agawam, Mass. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers, Winamac. Friends may call 3-7 p.m., Sunday, July 13, at Frain Mortuary. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (July 14), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: American Diabetes Association, St. Peter's Catholic Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
WINAMAC - Barbara A. Simonin, 73, of 492 East 13th Street, Winamac, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. She was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Rensselaer, to Eugene and Bernice Walker Ballard. She married Steven M. Simonin on June 19, 1989, in Wabash. He survives.
Also surviving are: Preceded in death by: Mrs. Simonin was a member of the First Christian Church, Francesville. She was retired from Kewanna Metal Specialities in Kewanna. She formerly was employed at the Ben Franklin Store in Winamac. She lived in Winamac most of her life and was formerly of Monticello. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (July 12), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: Francesville First Christian Church Marshall R. Fagner WINAMAC - Marshall R. Fagner, 57, 1331 E 50 S, Winamac, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, July 7, at his residence. He was born Aug. 23, 1950, in Winamac, to Russell and Annabelle Pennington Fagner. He married Annamarie Ritter on July 28, 1973 in Ripley Gospel Chapel. She survives.
Also surviving are: He was preceded in death by: Mr. Fagner was employed as an assistant engineer for the Indiana State Highway Dept. He was a member of the Bethel Bible Church.He participated on several mission trips to Ecquador for his church. He worked with the youth group at the church for many years. He was a volunteer soccer coach for many years. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuar; and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday (July 11), at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. David Childs officiating. Burial will be in the McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial donations may be given to: Missions at the Bethel Bible Church
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