Obituaries

Clarence R. Warner Sr.

April 3, 1935 to March 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Clarence Russell "Russ" Warner Sr., 79, of Star City, passed away at 11:54 p.m., Friday, March 6, at his granddaughter's home in Monticello.

He was born April 3, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Opal Burns Warner. He married Judy K. DeWitt on May 28, 1960 in Star City. She passed away Aug. 10, 2006. 

Survivors include:

Mary "Billie" Lowe, Muncie, Companion 
Russell (Cheryl) Warner, Winamac, Son 
Sherri Squires, Huntington, Daughter 
Chad (Melissa) Warner, Grandson 
Joey (Jessie) Kough, Grandson 
Jennifer (Christopher Hargis) Kough, Granddaughter 
Mindy Warner, Granddaughter 
Michelle Warner, Granddaughter 
Heather (Steven) Sehstedt, Granddaughter 
Shane Warner, Grandson 
Sam Warner, Grandson 
Shannon Satur, Granddaughter 
Scott Satur, Grandson 
Sabrina Satur, Granddaughter 
11 Great Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by:  
Opal Burns Warner Shreve, Mother 
Cynthia Lou Warner, Daughter 
Art Warner, Brother 
Betty Johnson, Sister 
Trig Franchville, Sister 
John Warner, Brother 

Lois Warner, Sister Mr. Warner served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of Star City and enjoyed spending his winters in Bradenton, FL. He was often seen driving his golf cart around Star City with his poodle Sugar. He was a truck driver and a proud member of the Teamster's Union. He was the former owner of Warner Auto Sales in Star City and enjoyed buying and selling cars. He had a great sense of humor. He was always willing to do anything for his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Frain Mortuary. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, March 14), at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Team Cindy Strong c/o White County Relay for Life. 

Marilyn S. Thobe

February 1, 1963 to March 6, 2015

CELINA, OHIO - Marilyn Sue Thobe, 52, passed away peacefully in her home with her family on Friday, March 6.

She was born Feb. 1, 1963 in La Porte, to Robert and Mary Sue Alt. She was the wife of Chris Thobe for 23 years.

She is survived by four children, Megan, Holly, Hank and Max Thobe; mother, Mary Sue Link; sister, Rebecca Goble; brother, Robert D. Alt; brother, Donald Link; sister-in-law, Leslie Link; mother-in-law, Virginia Thobe; in-laws Vivian Schmitt, Cindy and Randy Grapner, Terry and Sue Thobe, PJ and Carla Thobe, Joyce and Pete Hierholzer, Glen and Ann Thobe, Gregg and Lisa Thobe; cousins, 22 nieces and nephews, and 4 great-nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her father, Robert C. Alt; step-father, Donald Link; father-in-law, Harold (Whitey) Thobe; brothers-in-law, Greg Goble and David Schmitt; and 2 nephews.

Mrs. Thobe graduated from Winamac High School in 1981. She received a bachelor’s degree in textile science from Purdue University in 1985. She worked for Metropolitan Environmental Services in the sales and estimating department. Then, she became a mother of four and volunteered actively with the Celina City School District, Mercer County 4-H program and throughout the community. Later, she was a librarian at the Celina Branch of the Mercer County District Library where she found a passion at the program director (Rock Lady) for the Langston Rock and Mineral Collection.

There will be a gathering for Mrs. Thobe’s family and friends at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 119 E. Fulton St. in Celina, Ohio on Friday, March 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will take place at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14. Prior to the memorial service, calling hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Mercer County District Library, 303 N. Main St., Celina, Ohio; to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 119 E. Fulton St., Celina, Ohio; or to the wishes of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com. 

Priscilla R. Anliker

October 15, 1917 to March 5, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Priscilla Ruth Anliker, 97, of Francesville, died at 10:20 p.m.,Thursday, March 5, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville. 

She was born Oct. 15, 1917, in Sabetha, KS, to the late Menno and Sophia Strahm Steiner. She married Eli H. Anliker on Dec. 16, 1939 in Sabetha. He died Feb. 5, 1998.

Survivors include: 
Ronald (Vicky) Anliker, Wheatfield, Son 
Wendell (Karel) Anliker, Francesville, Son 
Marilyn (Roger) Albrecht, Lafayette, Daughter 
Elaine Bahler, Wolcott, Daughter 
10 grandchildren 
28 great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
1 grandson 
3 brothers 
7 sisters

Mrs. Anliker was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and entertaining friends and family. She and her husband spent many winters in Florida. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved serving her Lord Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 9, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home. 

Kevin P. Owens

February 2, 1949 to February 25, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Kevin Paul Owens, 66, of Medaryville, passed away at 10:13 a.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born Feb. 2, 1949 in Rensselaer, to the late James Omer Owens and Beatrice Owens (Howe). 

Cameron Owens, Grandson 
Brice Schultz, Grandson 
Betty (Eligah) Joseph, Buffalo, Sister 
Clem "Sonny" Owens, Hazard County, KY, Brother 
Velma Owens, Medaryville, Sister-in-law 
Aldena Owens, Wheatfield, Sister-in-law 
Kathy Owens, Medaryville, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:  
Christopher Thomas Owens, Son 
Helen West, Sister 
Melvin Owens, Brother 
Leslie "Buck" Owens, Brother 
Franklin "Dink" Owens,Brother 
James Omer Owens, Jr., Brother 
Sandra "Penny" West, Sister 
Doris Owens, Sister 

Mr. Owens graduated from Medaryville High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman in Panama. He was a member of the Medaryville American Legion Post #96. He worked most of his life as a welder and was retired from Metal Fab Engineering in Winamac. He was an avid gardener. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling, attending festivals, and flying RC Airplanes. He was a member of Winamac Aero Modelers. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 2, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will take place in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville American Legion Post #96 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Robert Dahlquist

October 17, 1926 to February 17,  2015

MEDARYVILLE - Robert Dahlquist, 88, of Medaryville, died Feb. 17, at his home.

Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to White Post Cemetery.

Frain Mortuary in Medaryville is in charge of arrangements. 

Thomas L. Blinn

July 30, 1934 to February 23, 2015

WINAMAC - Thomas Luther Blinn, 80, of Winamac, died Monday evening, Feb. 23, at the University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson, AZ. 

He was born July 30, 1934 on his family’s farm outside Star City, in Van Buren Township, to the late Luther A. and P. May House Blinn. He married Charlotte C. Haselby on March 20, 1960. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter Lore (Randy) Gibson and grandchildren Maia Gibson and James Gibson of Lafayette and stepsister Marie Brown of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Blinn, and granddaughters Susanna, Corinne and Emme Gibson.

Upon graduation from Star City High School in 1952, Mr. Blinn earned a B.S. in agricultural economics from Purdue University in 1956. He served his country during peacetime in the U.S. Army for two years. Following his father and grandfather as a farmer, he took great pride in bettering his family's life and contributing to feed the world. For 30 years, in addition to farming, he worked as a salesman for Pioneer Hybrids.

Mr. Blinn was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer, member of the administrative board, and adult Sunday School teacher for many years. He served on the Pulaski County Fair Board and as president of the Star City West cemetery board. When elected to the school board for the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation, he aided in the consolidation of the middle and elementary schools. Winamac Lodge No. 262 of the Free and Accepted Masons awarded him a 50-year lifetime membership in 2013. In the last five years, he was a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
He was a dedicated golfer, Cubs fan, sports lover, and John Deere guy. Upon retirement, he enjoyed afternoon "tea time" with his friends at the Oak Grove in Star City. Other than peach, he always loved a good piece of pie. Except for college, the military and winters in Tucson, Arizona where he soaked up the sun and golfed with friends, Pulaski County was his home.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Star City United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ruth Waite officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 until the time of services. Inurnment will be in the Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the Star City United Methodist Church.