Obituaries

Harry E. Miller

September 11, 1922 to January 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Harry E. Miller, 92, of Winamac, died at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6,  at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Winamac to the late Frank A. and Cecelia Gilsinger Miller. He married Mary Jean Malloy on Sept. 28, 1949 in Lafayette. She died May 11, 2006.

Survivors include: 
Kathleen A. (Robert) Rehlander, Noblesville, Daughter 
Steven Paul Miller, Winamac, Son 
Daniel G. (Susan) Miller, Winamac, Son 
Steven (Kelly) Rehlander, Grandson 
Kristina (Stephen) Bixler, Granddaughter 
Lauren Marie Miller, Granddaughter 
Sarah Kathleen Miller, Granddaughter 
Anna Marie Miller, Granddaughter 
Andrew Shaun Miller, Grandson 
Natalie Miller, Great granddaughter 
Colin William Rehlander, Great grandson 
Isabella Bixler, Great granddaughter 
Benjamin Bixler, Great grandson 
Adrian P. Miller, Winamac, Brother 
Alice Sue James, Lansing, IL, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
James Patrick Miller, Son 
Michael Eugene Miller, Son 
Helen Miller, Sister 
Irene Vansenus, Sister 
Lelia Alexander, Sister 
Velma Miller, Sister 
Ralph Miller, Brother 

Mr. Miller was a co-owner of the Miller Department store in Winamac for 65 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and was a 4th degree Knight, Knights of Columbus. He was a former director of First Union Bank and Trust in Winamac. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a former member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and served as an adult scout leader and little league baseball coach. He was a former fireman with the Winamac Volunteer Fire Dept. He was very active in the Winamac community throughout the years and was involved in many different organizations. 
He enjoyed fishing, gardening and telling stories. He was a former Winamac Merchant League baseball player and avid bowler. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10,  at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Special Olympics or Boy Scout Troop 229.

Rosalind D. Larkin

November 26, 1949 to January 4, 2015

WINAMAC - Rosalind D. "Roz" Larkin, 65, of Winamac, died at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Logansport, to the late Robert L. Sr. and Beatrice M. Bauman Shank. She married Larry Larkin on July 5, 1969 in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors include:
Brent (Jennifer) Larkin, Winamac, Son
Kevin (Brandi) Larkin, Winamac, Son
Lisa (Chris) Wood, Indianapolis, Daughter
Bryant Larkin, Grandson
Alisyn Larkin, Granddaughter
Layne Sobczak, Grandson
Calvin Larkin, Grandson
Will Larkin, Grandson
Barbara (Tom) White, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Scotty Brian Larkin, Son
Robert L. Shank Jr., Brother

Mrs. Larkin was a member of the Bunco Club and Town and Country Women club. She enjoyed decorating and shopping. She and her husband enjoyed spending time at Myrtle Beach and South Haven, Michigan. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to1 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Thursday, Jan. 8), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Animal Center.

Walter J. Davis

November 2, 1939 to January 2, 2015

WINAMAC - Walter James "Jim" Davis, 75, Monterey, died at 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2015 at his home in Monterey.

He was born Nov, 2, 1939 in Lawton. He was the son of the late Arthur Raymond "Jim" Davis and Gladys Burkett Davis. On June 18, 1987, he married Lorene D. Cooper Davis, who preceded him in death on Oct, 22, 2008.

Survivors include:

Daughter Shawnna (Cyrus) Dillinger, Auburn; son Tim Davis, Monterey; step-sons Tom Kasch, Logansport, and James Kasch, Jacksonville, N. C.; and sister Dorothy Morgan, Francesville. He had many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Davis and David Davis.

Mr. Davis was employed at Plymouth Tube in Winamac where he worked for 35 years before his retirement. He loved sports including baseball, basketball, football, bowling, and NASCAR. His best friend was his dog, "BEAR." He was a member of the VFW Auxillary and the Eagles.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, and one hour before services on Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home. Pastor Bill Guerin will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and VNA Hospice Services. 

Martha A. Weaver

September 30, 1944 to January 3, 2015

WINAMAC - Martha A. Weaver, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 30, 1944, in Winamac, to the late Harry and Geraldine Thelma Trapp Poor. She married Ronald E. Weaver on Feb. 23, 1963 in Winamac. He died Sept. 5, 2007.

Survivors include:

Bill (Sherry Fagner) Weaver, Winamac, Son
Larry (Lori) Weaver, Winamac, Son
Lisa (Korey Sosalla) Clemons, Winamac, Daughter
Crystal Weaver, Grandchild
Brandon Weaver, Grandchild
Steven Clemons, Grandchild
Josh Weaver, Grandchild
Savanna Weaver, Grandchild
Danyelle Weaver, Grandchild
Reece Clemons, Great-grandchild
Mary Lou Bonnell, Winamac, Sister
David (Julie) Poor, Williamsport, Brother
Marshall (Judy )Poor, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Eona Jefferies, Sister
Harry Poor Jr,. Brother
Norma Steele, Sister
William Poor, Brother
Robert Poor, Brother

Mrs. Weaver and her husband were the former owners of Marty's Place in Winamac. She loved reading and enjoying the summer sitting at her picnic table. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Volunteer Fire Department. 

Harold T. Posthuma

August 12, 1935 to December 31, 2014

WINAMAC - Harold T. Posthuma, 79, of Monterey, passed away at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Illinois to the late Garrett and Florence Kennedy Posthuma. 

Survivors include:

Rae (Jeff) Bonnell, Monticello, Daughter 
Cindy (Tom) Kasten, Winamac, Daughter 
Tim (Darci) Posthuma, Warsaw, Son 
Brian (Tammy) Bonnell, Grandson 
Shawn(Jessica) Bonnell, Grandson 
Shay (Heather) Kasten, Grandson 
Shanna (Derek) Bonnell, Granddaughter 
Britni (Carson) Posthuma VandenBossche, Granddaughter 
Kelsi Posthuma, Granddaughter 
Peyton Bonnell, Great Granddaughter 
Ty Bonnell, Great Grandson 
Ally Bonnell, Great Granddaughter 
Raegan Kasten, Great Granddaughter 
Brody Bonnell, Great Grandson 
Kinzie Bonnell, Great Granddaughter 
Jim Posthuma, Arizona Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Garrett Posthuma, Brother 

Mr. Posthuma served in the U.S. Army. He was a former member of the American Legion. He worked for United Telephone Company for over 40 years. He enjoyed restoring John Deere Tractors. He liked NASCAR, old westerns, and Ford trucks. He liked to have a good time and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held by the family.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Carroll J. Messer

April 10, 1931 to December 31, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Carroll J. Messer, 83, of Francesville, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

He was born April 10, 1931 in Peoria, IL to the late Paul Ernest and Nathalia Stoller Messer. He married Annabelle L. Yaggie on Oct. 22, 1958 in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Michael (Dawn) Messer, Crescent City, CA, Son
Felicia (Nicholas) Brock, Simi Valley, CA, Granddaughter
Kayla Messer, Chico, CA, Granddaughter
Laney Brock, Simi Valley, CA, Great Granddaughter
Paul Messer Jr., Big Bear City, CA, Brother
Paula DeLay, Big Bear City, CA, Niece

Preceded in death by: 
Maurice Messer, Brother

Mr. Messer lived most of his life in Francesville and was a former resident of Southern California. He had been a school bus driver for the Bear Valley Unified School District in Big Bear Lake, CA,  retiring after 17 years. He also was a bulk gas delivery driver in California. Hel was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 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.