Obituaries
Michael J. Reetz
January 18, 1964 to February 28, 2014
MILFORD, ILL. - Former Pulaski County Extension Educator Michael John Reetz, 50, of Milford, Ill., passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria.
He was born Jan. 18, 1964 in Watseka, Ill., the son of Harold Frank Reetz Sr. and Evelyn E. Russell Reetz. He married Vicky Pruitt on Sept. 24, 1988 in Paxton, Ill., and she survives.
Also surviving are one brother, Harold (Chris) Reetz Jr. of Monticello, Ill.; one sister, Cheryl (Jim) Hasting of Hoopeston; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerald and Janet Pruitt of Paxton; one brother-in-law, David Pruitt of Loda; eleven nieces and nephews; four aunts and one uncle; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Reetz enjoyed flower arranging, collecting John Deere memorabilia, and loved researching his family history. He was a past 4-H Leader for Milford Sugar Creek Twisters 4-H Club. During his career, he worked as a 4-H Extension Assistant in Benton and Iroquois counties in Illinois. He then was a Resource Conservationist in Piatt County. After that, he served as an Extension Educator in Pulaski and Starke counties in Indiana. Most recent, he was a substitute teacher in Champaign, Ford, Vermilion, and Iroquois counties. He attended Bryce-Ash Grove Grade School and was a 1982 graduate of Milford High School. He then attended Danville Area Community College where he received his associate's degree and later attended the University of Illinois where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, as well as one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday (March 5), at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Pastor Russell Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Amity Cemetery in Goodwine.
Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or donor’s choice.
Margene L. McKinney
September 14, 1933 to February 27, 2014
WINAMAC - Margene L. McKinney, 80, of Pulaski, died at 7:55 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Monticello Assisted Living and Health Care Center, Monticello.
She was born Sept. 14, 1933 in Logansport, to the late Roy H. and Edith Loretta Raderstorf Benson. She married Maurice Harold McKinney on Oct. 25, 1953 in the White Oak Methodist Church near Headlee, IN. He survives.
Survivors include:
Gary McKinney, Pulaski, Son
Tim (Sharon) McKinney, Star City, Son
Steve (Sherry) McKinney, Winamac, Son
Mike (Sue) McKinney, Rochester, Son
Several Grandchildren and Step-Grandchildren
Robert (Thelma) Benson, Greencastle, Brother
Platt Driskill, Montgomery, AL, Brother-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Jane Driskill, Sister
Mrs. McKinney was a graduate of Pulaski High School in 1951. She was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church. She was a housewife for most of her life and enjoyed reading, her grandchildren, and her pets. She also enjoyed camping with the Pathfinders Camping Club.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (March 4), at the funeral home with Rev. Doris Smith officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to White Oak United Methodist Church.
Kathryn G. Ash
May 16, 1911 to February 26, 2014
WINAMAC - Kathryn G. Ash, 102, of Winamac, died at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born May 16, 1911, in Kewanna, to the late Earl and Glen Barger Graffis. She married Argyl E. Ash on Feb. 21, 1937 in Hawesville, KY. He died Dec. 25, 1999.
Survivors include:
Judy (Steve) Skersick, Trafagar, Daughter & son-in-law
Jerry (Judy) Ash, Kewanna, Son & daughter-in-law
4 Grandchildren
Chris (Teri) Skersick
Annie (Mike) Marlatt
Greg Ash
Brian Ash
14 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Margaret Jensen, Sister
Herbert Graffis, Brother
Gerald Graffis, Brother
Mrs. Ash was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Sorority. She was a Past Worthy Matron and member of Order of Eastern Star #96 in Winamac. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She taught for over 40 years in schools in the Winamac area. She enjoyed working with her husband Argyl in their apple orchard and truck patch on the family farm. She also enjoyed crocheting and playing cards.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday (March 8), at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Bob Conn officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Public Library.
Daniel F. GoHeen
January 27, 1947 to February 24, 2014
WINAMAC - Daniel Francis GoHeen, 67, of Winamac passed away at 12:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
He was born Jan. 27, 1947, in Chicago, to the late James Thomas Sylvester and Betty Jean Boys GoHeen. He married Maxine Lorraine Bain in 1966. They were reunited in 2005.
Survivors include:
Maxine Lorraine Bain Robbins, Winamac, Wife
Vincent Daniel( Nadja) GoHeen, Indianapolis, Son & daughter-in-law
Anthony P. (Mary) Goheen, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
4 Grandchildren: Hannah GoHeen, Sarah Goheen, Matthew Goheen and Emilie GoHeen.
3 sisters & 5 brothers: Denise Fike, Peggy McPeak, Mary Watts, James Goheen II, Kevin Goheen, Mark Goheen,
John Goheen and Dion Goheen.
Preceded in death by:
Patrick Goheen, Brother
Royce Bessemer, Sister
Mr. GoHeen was a retired rail operator at Keystone Steel in Hammond. He was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Winamac. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. He moved to Winamac in 2004 from Culver. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and golf. He especialy enjoyed spending time with his family. His fondest memories were of time spent with his family at the South Haven Beach in Michigan where he grew up.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church.
Lloyd M. Logan
August 21, 1921 to February 21, 2014
FRANCESVILLE - Lloyd Melvin Logan, 92, of Francesville, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, at The Renaissance at The Terraces in Bonita Springs, FL.
He was born Aug. 21, 1921 in Francesville to the late Thomas and Maude Culp Logan. He married Viola Yaggie Strus on Dec. 16, 1995 in Francesville. She survives.
Also sur i inb are:
Tammy J. Logan-Gardner, Park Ridge, IL, Daughter
Clarence A. (Jann) Mumford, Crystal River, FL, Step-Son
Eric S. (Judy) Mumford, DeBary, FL, Step-Son
Cindy (Terry) Geyer, Francesville, Step-Daughter
Andrew Strus, Monticello, Step-Son
11 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Jill Logan, Daughter
Dorthea Stotler, Sister
Elsie Trader, Sister
Mabel Vogt, Sister
Foster Logan, Brother
Gaylord Logan, Brother
Clifford Logan, Brother
Wilson Logan, Brother
George Logan, Brother
Orville Logan, Brother
Mr. Logan was born and raised on his family's homestead in Gilliam Township, which has been in the family for over 150 years. He was a self-employed farmer until his retirement at age 80.He was a founding member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville. He enjoyed traveling and fine dining as well as fishing. He was a very generous man and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, March 1), at the funeral home with Pastors Rick Mumford and Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to Hope Hospice (9470 Health Park Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908) or First Baptist Church in Francesville.
Lois J. Henry
March 30, 1927 to February 20, 2014
WINAMAC - Lois J. Henry, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 11:20 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born March 30, 1927, in Star City, to the late Riley Edward and Gladys Juna Hummell Abbott. She married Corwin Clinton Henry on July 2, 1948, in Winamac. He died on April 1, 1996.
Survivors include:
Debra Sue (Kenny) Fisher, Winamac, Daughter
Kenzie Sue Fisher, Winamac, Granddaughter
Robin Weldon, Winamac, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Riley Abbott, Brother
Violet Abbott, Sister
Mrs. Henry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Winamac, and the American Legion Post #71 Auxillary. She was employed at United Telephone Co. from 1945-1948. She then worked for the Pulaski County ASCS-USDA (Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service) as a price control clerk, retiring in April 1985 with 33 years service. She was a 1945 graduate of Winamac High School. She enjoyed reading and word search puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her pets.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, (Feb. 26), at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Presbyterian Church or the Pulaski Health Care Center.
David D. Rusk
September 25, 1952 to February 18, 2014
FRANCESVILLE - David D. Rusk, 61, of Francesville, passed away at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, at his residence.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1952 in Francesville to Harold H. and Lucile M. Biggs Rusk. On Sept. 17, 1994, he married Linda K. Tiede in Francesville. She survives.
Survivors include:
Linda K. Tiede Rusk, Francesville, IN Wife
Lucile M. Biggs Rusk, Francesville, IN Mother
Jade (Gil) Smith, Shell, WY Sister
Mary Hoover, Francesville, IN Sister
Joan (Mack) Wireman, Francesville, IN Sister
Anita (Brian) McMillin, Knox, IN Sister
Rhonda Milner, Knox, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Harold H. Rusk, Father
Garold "Gig" Rusk, Brother
Sharyn Kennedy, Sister
David attended Rensselaer Central High School and later received his GED while serving in the US Army. He furthered his education at Ivy Tech and received an associate’s degree. David was currently studying at Liberty University working towards a bachelor's degree.
David served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a proud life member and chaplain of the DAV Chapter #27 in Lafayette, IN. David worked as assistant chaplain at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette, IN. David and Linda were faithful volunteers and also attended Sunday church services at the Indiana Veterans Home. David enjoyed golfing, especially with his friends at Moss Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed gardening and canning as well as taking trips in the RV with Linda. David loved his yorkies Sassy, Gracie, and Bridget. David was a loving husband and brother. He will be dearly missed.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM EST Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Chaplain David Hess officiating.
Burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, IN. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Memorial Contributions may be given to the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, IN.
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