Obituaries

Olive May Master

September 22, 1928 to February 14, 2015

WINAMAC - Olive May Master, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Hendricks Regional Health Hospital, Danville, IN.

She was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Winamac, to the late Walter Lloyd and Cora E. Warmbrod Peters. She married Earl Robert Master on Feb. 20, 1949 at Lake Bruce. Earl died March 4, 1974.

Survivors include: 
Nancy (Larry) Peters, Stilesville, Daughter 
Bonnie (Robert) Elliott, Gonbach, Germany, Daughter 
10 Grandchildren 
14 Great grandchildren 
Ellen (Gene) Horn, Kewanna, Sister 
Norma (Ralph) Master, Washington, IL, Sister 
Lulu Belle Walker, Kokomo, Sister 
Willard (Helen) Peters, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Beverly Kay Peterson, Daughter 
Lemuel Lloyd Master, Son 
Lucille Overmyer, Sister 

Mrs. Maser was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist and the Circle of Love. She was a 50-year member of Order of Eastern Star 96 in Winamac. She was a bookkeeper for Buckeye Elevator in Monterey for many years. She was also a former teller at the First National Bank in Monterey. She enjoyed playing Bunco, cooking and farming. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one prior to services at the church on Thursday. An OES service will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce. 

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Fund or the Heart Fund or Pleasant Hill Church 

Paul Mulcare

August 3, 1965 to February 15, 2015

WINAMAC - Paul Joseph Mulcare, 49, of Winamac, died at 6:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 3, 1965, in Chicago, to John Joseph and Arlene Myers Mulcare. He married Cheryl Lynn Shidler on Jan. 8, 1993 in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Carrie Lynn Shidler, Winamac, Daughter 
Sara Marie (Joey) Frinkel, Winamac, Daughter 
Tabitha Jo (Zack) Mulcare, Winamac, Daughter 
8 Grandchildren 
Arlene Mulcare, Texas, Mother 
Tammy Lee Myers, Plymouth, Sister 
Maria Ruth Mulcare, Massena, NY, Sister 
Flora May Mulcare, Plymouth, Sister 
James Raymond Mulcare, Plymouth, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
John Joseph Mulcare, Father 
2 Grandchildren 

Mr. Mulcare was a retired fabricator and welder at Galbreath Inc. in Winamac. He enjoyed fishing and small engine repair. He also enjoyed camping, drawing and any activity outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Friday, Feb. 20), at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Salyers officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. 

Walter D. Engel

November 1, 1940 to February 14, 2015

WINAMAC - Walter D. Engel, 74, of Knox, passed away at 2:18 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 1, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Walter Donald and Mary Anna Zabowka Engel. He married Maxine Woods on Feb. 8, 1964, in Knox. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Tammy (Jeff) Brandt, Monterey, Daughter
Walter Donald (Stephany) Engel, Orlando, Fl, Son
Cortney Brandt Granddaughter
Jordan Brandt Granddaughter
Austin Brandt Grandson
Beau Brandt Grandson
Pauline (Michael) Wagner, Monon, Sister

Mr. Engel was a dairy and grain farmer for over 50 years. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He was a member of the Catholic church. He was also a member of the Winamac Athletic Boosters. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and also spending time with his family. He enjoyed vacationing with his wife. He also enjoyed visiting with his neighbors. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be at Round Lake Cemetery, Knox. Military graveside services will be conducted. 

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Athletic Boosters

Ruth E. Bennett

September 9, 1926 to February 8, 2015

WINAMAC - Ruth Ellen Bennett, 88, of Winamac, passed away at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Denham to the late William H. Sr. and Alice Mae McCann Hoover. She married Raymond A. Bennett on Jan. 25, 1947 in Knox. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1980.

Kenton Ortman, Grandson
2 Great Grandchildren
William H. (Pauline) Hoover, Jr., Brother
Don (Teresa) Ortman, Son-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Patricia J. Ortman, Daughter
John Hoover, Brother
Hubert Hoover, Brother
Cora May Hoover, Sister

Mrs. Bennett and her husband lived in Knox for several years before moving to Winamac in the 1950's. She was a member of the Thornhope Community Holiness Church and was a former Sunday School teacher She was proud to be a homemaker. During the World War II effort, she joined the ranks of many other women working in factories to support the troops.She enjoyed reading her Bible and doing crossword puzzles. She appreciated the care given to her by the staff at Pulaski Health Care Center, where she made many new friends. She loved spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, WInamac; and one hour prior to services at the funeral home Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Frain Mortuary, with Mark Hines officiating. Burial will be at the Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Thornhope Community Holiness Church or Pulaski Health Care Center. 

Lola M. Pletka

September 6, 1935 to February 3, 2015

WINAMAC - Lola May Pletka, 79, Winamac, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 6, 1935 at Mercy Hospital in Mt. Vernon, OH to the late Guy C. and Edith May Turney Spearman. On March 23, 1974, she married James Paul Pletka in Winamac. He passed away Dec. 25, 1993. 

Survivors include: 
Leona Collins, Fredericktown, OH, Sister 
John (Bonnie) Pletka, West Monroe, LA, Sister-in-law 
Irene Mitchell, Winamac, Sister-in-law 
Virginia Mills, Dayton, OH, Sister-in-law 
Dennis (DeAnna) Pletka, Winamac, Brother-in-law 
Mary Kaminski, San Pierre, Sister-in-law 
Cindy (Albert) Gudas, Kewanna, Niece 
Many Other Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Lucille Wilson, Sister 
Lois Howard, Sister 

Mrs. Pletka attended school in Fredericktown, OH for 12 years. She had been employed at Tappan Stove Factory in Ohio for 20 years as an inspector. She relocated to Indiana in 1973. She was also employed at Eaton Controls in Winamac for 23 years, retiring in 1998. She enjoyed spending time with her friends. Children had a special place in her heart. She loved her little dog Half-Pint who often accompanied her on leisure walks or rides in the car. Mrs. Pletka collected angels, cardinals, enjoyed BINGO, dominoes, and spending time on her computer. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene and an active member of Pulaski County Human Services where she enjoyed spending time at the Von Tobel Senior Center and was named 2005 Volunteer of the Year. She was also a former member of the Eagles.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, at the funeral home with Don Norrick officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Human Services. 

Timothy F. Hoffa Sr.

December 11, 1956 to February 3, 2015

WINAMAC - Timothy F. Hoffa, Sr., 58, of Winamac, passed away at 11:49 a.m. (ET), Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

He was born Dec. 11, 1956, in Detroit, to the late John Norman and Alice Jankowski Hoffa. He married Gloria Uszynski on July 30, 1983, in Wyandotte, MI. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Duane (Jenn) Hoffa, Westchester, IL, Son
Tim (Christi) Hoffa, Jr., Winamac, Son
Bethanne (Brad) Rude, Thornhope, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
John Gregory (Donna) Hoffa, Brown City, MI, Brother
Robert Hoffa, Capac, MI, Brother
Linda Poirier, Capac, MI, Sister
Christopher (Penny) Hoffa, Winamac, Brother
Stephen (Ann) Hoffa, Lapeer, MI, Brother
Brenda (George) Moustakas, Clinton Twp., MI 
Kathy Scott, Las Vegas, Sister
Helen Hoffa, Las Vegas, Step Mother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Elizabeth Hoffa, First Wife
Gregory Hoffa, Son
James Hoffa, Brother
Kenneth Hoffa, Brother

Mr. Hoffa was a former truck driver and worked for 18 years as a tool-and-die worker at Rochester Metals, Rochester. He was the former president of American Flint Glass Workers Local #607 in Rochester.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.