Obituaries

Mary C. Fulmer

April 19, 1923 to October 28, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Mary C. Fulmer, 91, of Francesville, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born April 19, 1923 in rural Jasper County, to the late William Guy and Mary Ester Fry Reed. In February 1946, she married Ralph D. Timm. He passed away on Jan. 9, 1963. She later married Wade C. Fulmer in July 1966. He passed away on Nov. 18, 1996. 

Gene (Pamela) Timm, Medaryville, Son 
Michael Timm, Medaryville, Son 
6 Grandchildren 
20 Great Grandchildren 
Many Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Major James F. Reed Retired, Brother 
Martha J. Timm, Daughter-in-law 

After the tragic loss of her first husband, Mrs. Fulmer went back to school and received her bachelor's degree in education from Purdue University. She taught many years at Monon Elementary School, during which time she remained faithful to the Lord while raising three young boys.

She was an active member of Bethel Bible Church. She was a member of Gideon's International, Daughters of the American Revolution, Pulaski County Retired Teacher's Association, and John Purdue Club. She had resided at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville for the last two years. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She loved her family very much. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Pastors William McNabney and Thomas Hopewell officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church. 

Clara Kestle

June 10, 1934 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Clara M. Kestle, 80, of Winamac, passed away at 11:33 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.

She was born June 10, 1934, in Pulaski, to the late Howard L. "Friday" and Ruth Virginia McKibben Good. She married Bobbie Dean Bonnell May 28, 1952. He predeeded her in death. She married James M. Kestle on Oct. 30, 1976 in Winama. He died March 21, 2009.

Survivors include:
Connie (Burnell) Landes, Garrett, Daughter
Jeff (Laura) Bonnell, Royal Center, Son
Rita (Dan) Koske, Winamac, Daughter
Kevin (Lynne) Bonnell, Mulino, OR, Son
Karen (J.D.) Smith, Goshen, Daughter
Joe (Dena) Kestle, Winamac, Son
13 Grandchildren
17 Great-grandchildren
Gloria Spearman, Elwood, Sister

Also preceded in death by:
Joshua Bonnell, Grandson
John Epler, Brother
Margaret Blankenship, Sister

Mrs. Kestle enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home with Rev. Laura VanVoorhis officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital. 

Gerard Jendraszkiewicz

October 3, 1960 to October 15, 2014

DYER - Gerard “Jerry” KE9I Jendraszkiewicz, age 54, of Medaryville, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Crown Point, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 3, 1960 in Chicago, to Leo and Audrey Jendraszkiewicz.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Knight Jendraszkiewicz, his mother, sister Karen (David) Fritts, brother-in-law Norbert (Bonnie) Knight, and sisters-in-law Kathleen Barlog, Mary Cantrell, Margaret “Peggy” Goolsby and Patricia DeGroot. He is also survived by two aunts, three uncles and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and many cousins. He was particularly close to nephews Andrew Barlog and Sean Cantrell.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Leo Jendraszkiewicz III.

Mr. Jendraszkiewicz graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering. He worked 30 years as an electrical engineer for the University of Chicago. He was an amateur ham radio operator for 40 years, and traveled extensively during his lifetime. He will be fondly missed by his loving family and faithful friends.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Smits Funeral Home, Dyer. A prayer service will be at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Our Lady of Consolation Church, Merrillville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Joseph Vamos officiating. Private Cremation.

Memorial donations to St. Anthony Hospice (203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307) appreciated.

Isadore L. Podell Jr.

June 30, 1927 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Isadore L. "Izzy" Podell Jr., 87, of Roanoke, VA (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 4:27 a.m.,Friday, Oct. 24, at Friendship Assisted Living in Roanoke.

He was born June 30, 1927 in Winamac to the late Isadore L. Sr. and Martha Lucille Hendry Podell. He married Harriett Ann Welsh on Sept. 28, 1951. She passed away Oct. 21, 1993. 

Beverly Ann (Tim) Zaiko, North Judson, Daughter 
Eugene Lewis (Dana) Podell, Roanoke, VA, Son 
Allen Floyd Podell, Winamac, Son 
Carolyn Louise (Robert) Neumann, Lemont, IL, Daughter 
Frederic Lloyd Podell, Winamac, Son 
David Isadore (Ahu Lani) Podell, Arlington Heights, IL, Son 
15 Grandchildren 
3 Great Grandchildren 
Phyllis (John) Wall, Ocala, FL, Sister 
Thelma Pace, La Mesa, CA, Sister 
Arlene Luehrs, Ocala, FL, Sister 
Lois (Louis) Alfeld, San Diego, CA, Sister 
Kenneth (Shelly) Podell, Tucson, AZ, Brother 
Floyd (Jeanette) Podell, Winamac, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Lowell Podell, Winamac, Uncle

Preceded in death by: 
Carl Podell, Brother 
Richard Podell, Brother 

Mr. Podell was a lifelong resident and farmer from Rich Grove Township in Pulaski County since 1953, having retired to Roanoke in 2012. He was a past member and board member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau Inc. He was also a past member of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Pork Producers, Indiana Mint Growers Association, and a supporter of the Pulaski County 4-H.

Mr. Podell was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Denham. He was baptised into the family of God on Sept. 4, 1927. He was confirmed into his faith on May 24, 1943. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion in North Judson. He was also a member of the National Republican Party and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed reading, especially science periodicals. He made many new friends with a warm smile. He was fondly known by many as "Babe." He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac and one hour prior to services Sunday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denham, with Pastors Mark Fikah and Carl Fitchett officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Denham. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denham.

Robert E. Fisher

April 28, 1940 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Robert "Bob" E. Fisher, 74, Winamac, passed away at 1:38 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, with his children and grandchildren by his side.

He was born April 28, 1940, in Winamac, to the late Donald L. and Harvene Swigart Boos Fisher. He married Dora M. Meyer on June 10, 1961, in Pulaski. She passed away on July 15, 2012. 

Survivors include: 
Ed (Reine) Fisher, Elkhart, Son 
Kenny (Debbie) Fisher, Winamac, Son 
Tara (Todd) Anglemeyer, Granddaughter 
Megan Fisher, Granddaughter 
Kenzie Fisher, Granddaughter 

Also preceded in death by: 
Donald R. Fisher, Brother 
Arlene Fisher, Sister 

Mr. Fisher lived in Pulaski County all of his life. He retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department. He also owned and operated Bob's Trucking. He was longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. He enjoyed driving around in his golf cart through the woods, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.He will be remembered as a simple, kind, loving man who would literally do anything for anyone. He spoke his own language, and he loved his three granddaughters, Kenzie, Megan, and Tara, more than life itself.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct, 27, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski. 

Memorial donations may be given to American Heart Association. 

 

John E. Miller

January 18, 1918 to October 23, 2014

WINAMAC - John E. Miller, 96, Pulaski, passed away at 1:42 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 18, 1918, in Pulaski, to the late Edward J. and Josephine Russell Miller.

Survivors include: 

Edna M. Bonnell, Winamac, Sister

Also preceded in death by: 
Anna J. Miller, Sister 
Dorothy Miller, Sister 
Richard Miller, Brother 

Mr. Miller spent his entire life in Pulaski. He graduated from Pulaski High School and then he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his time in the service he became a guard at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. He retired from there after 36 years. He was a member and tireless volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He was also of the Holy Name Society. He always raised chickens, and he enjoyed being outdoors taking care of his flowers and yard. He will always be remembered for his care and concern for the neighborhood children. Mr. Miller was very proud of his 1916 Model T which his great nephew is restoring.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski , at a later date.

Memorial donatons may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church.