Obituaries

Eugene W. Stoller

January 17, 1925 to January 12, 2015

CHESTERTON - Eugene W. Stoller, 89, of Francesville, passed away Monday, Jan. 12.

He was born Jan. 17, 1925 in LaCrosse, to Eli and Lura (Jacobs) Stoller. 

He is survived by his brother, Duane Stoller of Valparaiso, two nieces, five nephews and fourteen great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Loren Stoller. 

Mr. Stoller was a lifelong resident of the LaCrosse area and attended the Apostolic Christian Church. He graduated from Bradley University. He was a U.S. Army, World War II Veteran, serving in the 29th Division of the 9th infantry. He was awarded three bronze stars, participated in the battle and the fall of Brest in France and marched through Belgium and Holland into Germany.  He was a self-employed farmer, a teacher and an editor and a member of the Wanatah American Legion, Post 403. He loved outdoor sports, hunting, fishing, trapping and enjoyed boxing.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. (Saturday, Jan. 17), at the Apostolic Christian Church, 119 Vermont St., LaCrosse. Tom Troxel will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in LaCrosse.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wanatah American Legion, Post 403, 203 N. Washington Street, Wanatah, IN 46390.

Arrangements are being handled by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Chesterton.

August F. Ziebell

Autust 13, 1926 to January 9, 2015

WINAMAC - August F. "Augie" Ziebell Jr., 88,  of Winamac, died at 4:22 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9, at his residence in Winamac.

He was born Aug. 13, 1926, in Oaklawn, IL, to the late August Gustav Sr. and Elizabeth Anna Evans Ziebell. He married Mary J. Graves Olds on Dec. 1, 1962. She died March 7, 2007.

Survivors include:
Charles Jerry Olds, Winamac, Son
Jack Roger Olds, Madison, Son
9 grandchildren
Several great-grandchildren
Florence Kelly St. George, UT, Sister
Shirley Armstrong Banks Gilmer, TX, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Jeffrey Scott Olds, Son
One grandaughter
Helen Ziebell, Sister

Mr. Ziebell worked in the Chicago stock yards as a young man. He moved to Winamac and farmed for most of his life. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed gardening and telling stories.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.  

Mabel A. Brown

May 14, 1911 to January 1, 2015

MONON - Mabel Ann Brown, 103, of Monon, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born May 14, 1911 in Francesville, to the late Roy and Edith (Grock) Myers and was the eldest of 10 children. Her marriage was to Durward D. "Dude" Brown on May 2, 1931 in Winamac.

Surviving are her two sons, Larry L. Brown (wife: Karilyn) of Monon and John M. Brown of Lafayette; grandchildren, Lea Ann Brown Miller (husband: Don), Lori Brown Runyon (husband: Mitchell), Kimberly Brown Creigh (husband: Gary), Larry L. Brown II, Susan E. Brown Federici (husband: John), Sarah L. Brown Enright (husband: Jarrod) and John M. Brown II; her great-grandchildren, Ember Lea Miller, Abigale Ann Miller, Emily Runyon, Hannah Mabel Runyon, Katelyn Creigh and Larry Michael Creigh. Also surviving are her siblings, Norma Hammel, Jeanne Hawn, Maudelene Allyn and Virgil Myers.

Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are her siblings, Don Myers, Ruth Liebert, Gertrude Godbout, Alyce Onken and Stanley Myers.

Mrs. Brown and her husband lived on a farm outside of Monon for 60 years, where she helped on the farm and worked as a bookkeeper for Dye Lumber Co. many of those years. The couple moved into the town of Monon in 1991 and he passed away shortly after on Feb. 17, 1992. Mrs. Brown was a woman of many talents. She was an excellent bridge player and belonged to many bridge clubs.She was an avid reader and read most of the books in the Monon Library, where she was seen frequently. She made many beautiful quilts, all beautifully stitched by hand. She had a fantastic eye for putting colors together that made them very special. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, calling her great-grandchildren her "great-grans." She was very proud of her children from her sons to her great-grans and will be missed greatly.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12 noon, Monday, Jan. 5, at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Rev. Russ Alley to officiate. Interment to follow in Bedford Cemetery, Monon.

A long time member of the Monon United Methodist Church, memorials may be made to the church, the Monon Public Library or the Francesville Christian Church.

Daniel L. Ulm

July 17, 1953 to December 22, 2014

LAFAYETTE - Daniel L. Ulm, 61, of Lafayette, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22, at his residence.

He was born on July 17, 1953 in Brook, to the late Edward and Mary Marguerite (Fleming) Ulm. 

Surviving are one son, Eric Daniel McMullen, and two adopted children, MacKenzie Ledley, and Benjamin Ulm. Also surviving are one brother, Scott (wife: Angie) Ulm of Indianapolis, one great aunt, Barbara Nulph of Rossville, and one cousin, Taffy Homyak of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Brad Ulm.

Mr. Ulm worked as a medical administrator for a local hospital in Winamac. He loved music, playing the guitar, playing on the computer, and watching sports.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter in Tippecanoe County.

Simplicity Funeral Care, Lafayette, entrusted with care. 

Peggy Schultz

September 6, 1938 to January 7, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Peggy J. Schultz, 76, of Francesville, died at 10 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at IU Health White Hospital, Monticello.

She was born Sept. 6, 1938 in Winamac, to the late Frank and Helen Miller Goble. On Nov. 1, 1959, she married Robert E. Schultz in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors include: 
Debra (David) Koebcke, West Lafayette, Daughter
John R. (Susie) Schultz, Francesville, Son
Amy (Randy) Anliker, Francesville, Daughter
Sally (Rick Wallace) Schultz, Winamac, Daughter
Travis (Cami) Koebcke, Grandson
Heather (Thomas) Leman, Granddaughter
Casey Schultz, Granddaughter
Chelsea Schultz, Granddaughter
Candace Anliker, Granddaughter
Paige Anliker, Granddaughter
Kaden Koebcke, Great Grandson
Karina Koebcke, Great Granddaughter
Ruthy Leman, Great Granddaughter
Bennett Leman, Great Grandson
Tom (Pat) Goble, Star City, Brother
Becky (Skip) Tiede, Francesville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bob Goble, Brother
Phyllis Rice, Sister

Mrs. Schultz was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She was also a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, making noodles, and being a floral designer. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Brian Haselby

November 5, 1958 to January 7, 2015

WINAMAC - Brian "Fred" Haselby, 56, of Star City, died at 6:03 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen.

He was born Nov. 5, 1958 in Logansport, to the late Robert B. "Sam: and Lillian Babe Bonnell Haselby. On Aug. 15, 1981, he married Sue Day. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Michael Brian Haselby, Star City, Son
Lisa Mae (Mike) Doty, Kewanna, Daughter
Ava Haselby, Granddaughter
Colten Haselby, Grandson
Brantley Doty, Grandson
Lillian Doty, Granddaughter
Bill Haselby, Royal Center, Brother
Trish (Ron) Bucks, Kewanna, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Haselby was a lifelong farmer in Van Buren Township. He also worked many years at Moyer Grain in Star City. He was fondly known by family and friends as "Fred". He enjoyed watching NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan 12, at the funeral home with Rev. David Sommers officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.