Obituaries
John J. Buyer
February 24,1928 to June 27, 2017
MONTICELLO - John J. Buyer, D.D.S., 89, of Monticello, passed away at 7 p.m., Monday, June 27, at Forum at the Crossing, Indianapolis, surrounded by his family.
He was born Feb. 24, 1928 in Francesville, to the late Dr. CC and Jennie Colbo Buyer. He married Jean Martschink at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Dec. 27, 1950 in Charleston, S.C.
Survivors include: Karen Buyer (Burkhardt) DiNardo, B.S.,M.S. (Tom) of Kokomo, Diane Buyer, D.D.S. (Timothy Yale) of Indianapolis, John J Buyer Jr., D.D.S., M.P.H., M.S. (Col. USA DC ret.) (Christine) of Blacksburg, Va., and Congressman Steve Buyer (Col. USAR ret.) (Joni) of Carmel; grandchildren, Colleen Buyer, Ryan Buyer (Ashlyn), Joseph Buyer (Molly), Jeremy Buyer (Lauren) and Matthew Buyer; five great-grandchildren: Kaden, Braxton, Carly, Jameson and Harper; and all the smallmouth bass he released in the Tippy.
His wife Jean predeceased him in July 2015, as well as Toby Burkhardt (son-in-law).
Dr. Buyer graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1946 and was Midwest Prep Conference Football All Star Team. He was a 1950 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where he was Band Company Commander, member of the Jr. Sword Drill and Bulldog Orchestra Conductor. He helped found “The Buyer Family Top Leadership Scholarship” which helps and rewards cadet leaders at The Citadel. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, then returned to school graduating in 1957 from I.U. School of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry for 50 years in Francesville, retiring in 2008. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, the Indiana Dental Association and the West Central Dental Society.
Dr. Buyer served as Salem Township Trustee and on the Pulaski County School Board during school reorganization in Indiana. He gave back to his hometown in many projects. He was president of the first Francesville Fall Festival, which celebrated building the fire station without government money. As president of the Lions Club, all Francesville houses were assigned numbers. He built tennis courts in the park and with his wife, Jean, plotted the new addition to the Roseland Cemetery. They also founded a Junior Achievement Company which taught business to the youth of Francesville. He taught Sunday school, sponsored MYF and sang in the choir at the United Methodist Church.
Dr. Buyer dedicated his life to improving the lives of veterans and the next generation. He served as Commander of the American Legion 2nd District in 1996-97 and served 10 years on the American Legion National Legislative Council. He was Chaplain of the American Legion Post #228. As Chef de Gare of 40&8 Voiture 211, he promoted and awarded nursing scholarships. He was a 32-degree Mason of Winamac Lodge #25 and member of the Orak Shrine. He was an ardent Tippecanoe River fisherman. He loved trees and nature and planted thousands of trees locally and worldwide. He is responsible for sending tulip poplar trees to honor every Indiana soldier who died in action and wounded to Seoul, South Korea when commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean Conflict Ceasefire. He is also responsible for cherry and apple orchards being planted on the grounds of orphanages in Ukraine.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 1, with a "Doc’s Gone Fishing" celebration reception following at Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. Full military rites will be conducted at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville at 2 p.m.
Please plant a favorite tree of Docs’ (cherry, tulip, apple, maple or oak). For memorials please consider The John and Jean Buyer MacArthur Hall Project, IN Veterans Home c/o Tom Smith Community Services Director, 3851 N. River Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 or The Citadel Foundation, The Buyer Family Top Leadership Scholarship, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409.
Patricia A. Cannon
July 24, 1932 to June 18, 2017
WINAMAC - Patricia A. Cannon 84, of Winamac, died at 11:53 a.m., Sunday, June 18, at her home.
She was born July 24, 1932 in Strawberry Point, Iowa to the late Harold and Marcella Forey Chapman. She married Frank O. Cannon Jr. on June 5, 1951 in Jacksonville, IL. He died Dec. 9, 2012.
Survivors include:
Frank O. Cannon III, Anguilla, BWI, Son
Drennan "Drew" A. Cannon, Monticello, Son
Camille M. Cannon, San Francisco, CA, Daughter
7 Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Kristin M. Cannon, Daughter
1 grandson
Mrs. Cannon attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She had worked as an office manager at Heinsen Family Practice in Winamac. She was an avid antique collector and loved fishing.
A private graveside service will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to the Audubon Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Hilbert L. Appel
May 2, 1936 to June 22, 2017
WINAMAC - Hilbert Lewis "Lewie" Appel, 81, of Denton, TX passed away Thursday, June 22, in Denton.
He was born May 2, 1936 in Winamac, to the late Otto K. Sr. and Nellie Disinger Appel.
He is survived by:
Donald Appel, Hebron, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Katherine Whybrew, Sister
Marylou Cramer, Sister
Otto K. Appel, Jr., Brother
Marian Appel, Brother
Lois Alene Appel, Infant Sister
Mr. Appel served as an MP in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and worked as a truck driver most of his life. He was a member of Hickory Creek Baptist Church in Denton, TX where he had previously served as a deacon.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac, with Pastor Raymond Castro officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct a military graveside service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com
Marjorie Braun
January 22, 1922 to June 20, 2017
WINAMAC - Marjorie Ann "Marge" Braun, 95, of Winamac, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Winamac to the late Omer and Eva May Collins Clark. On Feb. 14, 1942, she married Herman J. Braun. He passed away Feb. 8, 2001.
She is survived by:
Carol Harsh Shafer, Plymouth, Daughter
Kay (Jim) DeWitt, Royal Center, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Wilma Swindell, Sparta, TN, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Jerry Braun, Infant Son
Bill Braun, Son
Archie Clark, Brother
Violetta Deeds, Sister
Jean Frain, Sister
Mrs. Braun was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and had been active in the Ladies of Charity and Christian Mothers. She was a former member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the BUNCO Club. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was raised on a farm and was proud to be a farmer's wife. She raised chickens and enjoyed gardening and canning. In her later years, she enjoyed going to McDonald's to visit with her friends. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Pulaski Health Care Center for the excellent care provided to their mother.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, June 26, at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Reed Cemetery or American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Sadie M. Miller
August 31, 1928 to June 16, 2017
WINAMAC - Sadie M. Miller, 88, of Kewanna, (Lake Bruce), passed away at 2:30 a.m., Friday, June 16, surrounded by her family at home.
She was born Aug. 31, 1928 in Knox, to the late Elmer and Norma Heater Riggleman. She married Walter Miller on June 2, 1947 in Royal Center. He died July 9, 2001.
Survivors include:
Roger (Deb) Miller, Kewanna, Son
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews and cousins
Preceded in death by:
Ronald Miller, Son
Sharon Miller, Daughter
Kenneth Miller Grandson
8 sisters and 1 brother
Mrs. Miller was a member of First Baptist Church, Winamac. She enjoyed quilting and playing the organ.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 12 noon, Monday, June 19, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Private burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.
Memorial donations may be given to the family.
David G. Swartzell
March 12, 1940 to June 17, 2017
WINAMAC - David G. Swartzell 77, of Winamac, died at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, June 17, at his home.
He was born March 12, 1940 in Winamac, to the late Robert and Esther Lavon (Bonnie) Johnson Swartzell. He married Catherine L. Lincoln on April 14, 1962 in Winamac. She died Feb. 20, 2001.
Survivors include:
Kris (Steve) Girton, Winamac, Daughter
Deana (Jason) Ward, Elkhart, Daughter
Mark (Donna) Swartzell, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Doug (Ashley) Metzger, Kim (Waylon) Burke, Stacey (Wyatt) Roth,
Joe (Andrea) Ward, Jason (Kami) Ward, Craig Girton, Josh (Chrissy) Girton, and Boston Snyder.
Great Grandchildren: Destini Gould, Corinne Ward, Emri Metzger, Peyton Burke,
Paxton Burke, Juliet Ward, Colin Roth, Leyli Metzger, Gavin Ward, Brodie Roth, Zane Davis, and Ethyn Voulo.
Jeffrey (Georgia) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother
John (Nancy) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother
Mary Swartzell, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law
Mary Lou Thomas, Winamac, neighbor lady and best friend
Preceded in death by:
Joshua David Ward, Grandson
Leyton David Metzger, Great-grandson
Robert Swartzell Jr., Brother
Donald Swartzell, Brother
Mr. Swartzell served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Comstock. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed caring for and riding his horses and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Ed Clark officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery, Francesville. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to the Salvation Army.
Mary Jane Taylor
March 9, 1924 to December 5, 2016
WINAMAC - A memorial service has been set for Mary Jane Taylor, 92, who died Dec. 5, 2016, in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
She was born March 9, 1924 in Star City, the only child of Hubert and Sadie (Sarah) Hoesel. During World War II, she attended Indiana University. She married Ralph W. Buck of Star City. She taught first grade in Logansport at Daniel Webster for many years.
In August 1964, she was re-married to Russell A. Taylor and later moved to Aurora, Ill. where she continued to teach first grade in the West Aurora Public Schools until she retired. She and her husband retired to Savannah, Ga. in 1990 where they built a home at the Landings on Skidaway Island. In 1999, they moved to Colorado to be near their daughter, Jane Buck of Denver. Mary Jane was preceded in death by Mr. Taylor in September 2002, and is survived by her daughter.
She was a member of the AAUW, P.E.O. and the DAR. She attended Methodist churches in Star City and Logansport, Presbyterian churches in Aurora and Savannah, and Cherry Hills Community Church in Littleton.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, at Star City West Cemetery. In case of rain, services will be held at the Star City United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Star City United Methodist Church or IU Kelley School of Business Scholarship Fund.
Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of local arrangements.
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