Obituaries

Joseph E. Scott

March 27, 1928 to July 9, 2015

WINAMAC - Joseph E. Scott, 87, Winamac, passed away at 12:18 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 27, 1928, in Columbia City, to Archie A. and Ruth A. Beers Scott. He first married Helen Louise Ludwick on Feb. 8, 1951,  at Ormas, IN. She passed away Dec. 22, 1964. He then married Marilyn W. Wolfe Holley on June 9, 1974, at Chesterton. She passed away Feb. 14, 1997.

Survivors include:
Judy K. (Tony) Dombrowski, Walkerton, Daughter
Jean S. (Dale) Merkel, Pickerington, OH, Daughter
Charles (Violet) Holley, Otis, IN, Step Son
Stephen (Barbara) Holley, Cape Coral, FL, Step Son
5 Grandchildren
6 Step Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
7 Step Great Grandchildren
Nila Bennett, Columbia City, Sister
Robert (Sina) Scott, Fort Wayne, Brother
Brenda Holley, Step Daughter-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Ruth Ann Scott, Daughter
Daniel Scott, Son
Cynthia Nugent, Daughter
Craig Holley, Step Son
John Scott, Brother
Harold Scott, Brother

Mr. Scott was a former resident of Walkerton, moving to Winamac in 1981. He also resided in Atmore, AL. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Grand Trunk Western Railroad. He also was a carpenter and built five homes for his family to live. After his retirement, he discovered "rock hounding" (gems and minerals) and learned how to make jewelry. He did many presentations to schools and groups. He also taught faceting. He was a member of the American Legion, Midwest Faceter's Society, Faceter Forum Society, Panhandle Gem & Mineral Society, and the Peru Gem & Mineral Society.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Tuesday, July 14), at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. A graveside service and burial will be  at 3 p.m., Tuesday in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell, IN.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Children's Hospital.

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

William J. Hasek

May 4, 1947 to July 8, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - William J. "Bill" Hasek, 68, of Francesville (formerly of Chicago), passed away at 5:04 p.m., Wednesday, July 8,  at home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 4, 1947 in Chicago to the late William A. and Margaret L. Beilfuss Hasek. On Dec. 23, 1966, he married Lorelie Burns in Chicago. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Evan M. Hasek, Francesville, Son
Ronald Hasek, Francesville, Son
Melissa Hasek, Chicago, Daughter
Keith Hasek, Chicago, Son

Preceded in death by:
Michael Hasek, Son

Mr. Hasek was a very talented electrician and enjoyed working with his hands. He completed his training at Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and worked 35 years at A. Finkl & So. He was a member of IBEW Local #134. He was drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam era. Hel enjoyed camping and fishing in Canada with his family. He was a loving husband and father. He will be dearly missed.

Mr. Hasek’s wishes were to be cremated. No services will take place.

Memorial donations may be given to Starke Co. Humane Society.

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

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

Betty Colgrove

April 26, 1939 to July 9, 2015

WINAMAC - Betty L. Colgrove, 76, Winamac, passed away at 7:15 p.m.,Thursday, July 9, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born April 26, 1939, in Winamac, to the late Leo M. and Marie E. Scheffer Weisenburger. She married Garry D. Colgrove on June 14, 1958, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He passed away Nov. 12, 2011.

Survivors include:
Jefferey D. (Cheryld) Colgrove, Florence, SC, Son
Lori L. (Craig) Fletcher, Winamac, Daughter
Lisa A. Roth, Winamac, Daughter
Lynndy L. (Matthew) Boos, Winamac, Daughter
Leslie M. (Tara Ford) Colgrove, Winamac, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Dorothy M. Callahan, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Arden "Bud" Weisenburger, Brother
Richard "Dick" Weisenburger, Brother
Marjorie Mitchell, Sister
Virginia Worsham, Sister
Jean Moore, Sister
Donna White, Sister
Bobby Weisenburger, Brother
3 Grandsons
Millissa Glasson Colgrove, Daughter-in-law

Mrs. Colgrove and her husband were the former owners of Hank's Tire Service and the Pizza Haus in Winamac. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. She was retired from Eaton-Controls, Winamac. She also was a former advertising executive for the Pulaski County Journal & Independent. She enjoyed her weekly dinners with her granddaughters. She loved spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. (Friday, July 17), at the funeral home with Donald Norrick officiating. 

Memorial donations may be given to the Lupus Foundation.

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

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John H. Good

November 4, 1946 to July 1, 2015

KEWANNA - John Herbert Good, 68, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully on July 1, in Tyler.

Born on Nov. 4, 1946 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Delbert “Zeke” Roe and Geraldine “Ginger” Good.

Survivors include Lynette Good, son, Kirk Good and wife Kathy, daughter, Holly Short and husband Kevin, grandchildren, Hampton and Emma Short, all of Tyler, brothers, Larry J. “Joe” Good and wife Karen of Kewanna and Richard Roe Good of Logansport.

Mr. Good was a 1965 Kewanna High School graduate. He was also a U. S. Air Force veteran, serving four years with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was formerly employed for several years with the Rochester Sentinel newspaper. He also formerly worked at Kewanna Safety Products, where he did screen printing.  His most recent employment was with the Braun Corporation, where he worked for over 15 years. He moved to Tyler, Texas in 2001 to be closer to his family.  He suffered a battle with cancer complicated by several strokes.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with Pastor David Sommers officiating. Burial with military rites performed will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX. 75701 or online by visiting hospiceofeasttexas.org

Lowell R. Lindsey

July 28, 1936 to July 3, 2015

GRIFFITH - Lowell R. Lindsey, 78, of Hobart, formerly of Winamac, Lake of Four Seasons and Griffith, passed away Friday, July 3, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 28, 1936. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Joyce White Lindsey

Also surviving are children Richard (Sandy) Lindsey of Highland; Bunnie Lindsey (Harry Jaconis) of Naperville, IL; Gary (Lori) Lindsey of Hobart. Grandchildren Jeremy (Natalie) Halton; Evie Gere (Fiancé Cameron Lynch), Kimberly (Danny) Labarge, Kayla Lindsey (Fiancé Keenan Cleary), Nicholas Lindsey, Ryan Butler, Taylor Jaconis, Luke Jaconis, Jacob Lindsey and Connor Lindsey. Great grandchildren Collin and Julia Gere, Scarlet and Elias Halton. Sister Agnes “Bonnie” Van Dyke, Brother Norman (Anita) Lindsey, and “Little Brother” Ed (Jan) Hoover; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father and step-mother Clarence and Beulah Lindsey, and by his mother and step-father, Gertrude and Jake Barnes.

Mr. Lindsey was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Highland. He was a former member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene and the Munster First Church of God. He retired from Lever Brothers in 1991 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed volunteering at church and in his community, woodworking, fishing, and above all, he was devoted to his family and friends. He encouraged others to donate blood and give “the gift of Life” to others. He had, and shared, many fond memories of playing Santa for many children over the years. He was also a member of the Masters of Harmony Barbershop Men’s Chorus.

Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday, July 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. (CT), at White Funeral Home, located at 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith. The funeral service will be at 11: a.m. (CT), Thursday July 9, at First Church of Nazarene in Highland, located at 9330 Kennedy Ave., Highland with Pastor Ron Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

Phyllis J. Frazier

March 17, 1930 to July 3, 2015

WALKERTON - Phyllis Joan Frazier, 85, passed away Friday, July 3, at her home.

She was born March 17, 1930 in Winamac to the late William and Dorothy (Fry) DePoy and lived in the area most of her life. On Sept. 7, 1946 in Walkerton, she married Daniel B. Frazier, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Bonnie (Don) Olsen; three sons, Steve (Barbara) Frazier, David (Jackie) Frazier, and Tim Frazier; the granddaughter she raised, Toni (Alex) Banday; many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathleen Pugsley and Delores Watson.

She was preceded in death by one son, Michael; one brother, Perry DePoy; and two grandchildren.

Mrs. Frazier was a former Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend. She was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of LaPaz.

Friends may visit Monday from 3 to 7 p.m., at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, at the Calvary Baptist Church of LaPaz. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Walkerton.

Memorial donations may be given to the church.