Obituaries

Glenn A. Eldridge

May 30, 1925 to January 31, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Glenn A. Eldridge, 88, of Francesville, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at his home.

He was born on May 30, 1925 in Francesville to the late Ezra and Helena Onken Eldridge. On April 16, 1948, he married Betty J. Corl in Bremen. She survives.

Elaine (David) Leman, Findlay, OH, Daughter
Dennis (Evelyn) Eldridge, Springfield, IL, Son
Kent (Mandy) Eldridge, Francesville, Son
Brian Leman, Grandson
Melissa Leman, Granddaughter
Joshua (Jennifer) Eldridge, Grandson
Bethany (Mark) Ballenger, Granddaughter
Jacob (Beth) Eldridge, Grandson
Logan Ballenger, Great Grandson
Phyllis (Noble) Heyde, Bremen, Step Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Helena Onken Eldridge Coffel, Mother
James (Buelah) Coffel, Step Brother
Raymond (Evelyn) Coffel, Step Brother
Ruth (Kenny) Huston, Step Sister
Mary Coffel, Step Sister

Mr. Eldridge lived in Francesville most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army durring World War II. He arrived on the front lines in Belgium on Friday, Oct. 13, 1944. He was wounded on April 18, 1945 in Germany. He was awarded a Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (Bronze Star Medal). He was a member of the Francesville American Legion Post #228. He was confirmed in the Salem Evangelical Reformed Church in Francesville. He worked for Mobil Oil and Farm Bureau as a tank wagon driver and retired after 41 years. He enjoyed visiting with his customers and was well respected.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Chaplain Bob Rawlins and Pastor James Ketchen officiating. *Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services.

Memorial donations may be given to Jasper County Hospice or Francesville American Legion Post #228.

*Burial has been post-poned and will be rescheduled for a later date. 

Rita Jordan

May 4, 1932 to January 27, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Rita M. Jordan, 81, of Logansport, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, at Miller Merry Manor, Logansport..

She was born May 4, 1932, in Rantoul, IL, to the late Stanislaus and Clara Rausch Federer.

Survivors include:
several nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Helen Courtney, Sister
Margaret Bowns, Sister
Emily Albrecht, Sister
Carl Federer, Brother
Francis Federer, Brother
John Federer, Brother
Robert Charles Federer, Brother

Rita lived most of her life in Logansport and was a former resident of Francesville. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and her nieces and nephews. She especially enjoyed her caretakers at Millers Merry Manor. She loved to play bingo.

Visitation will be after 10 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, Feb. 1), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

 

Jerry Lee Overmyer

November 27, 1959 to January 26, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Jerry Lee Overmyer, 54, Wolcott, passed away at 5:27 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born on Nov. 27, 1959 in Rensselaer, to Danny Lee and Carol Ann Finch Overmyer.

Survivors include:
Joshua Overmyer, Morton, IL, Son
Chelsey (William David) Wagoner, Normal, IL, Daughter & Son-in-law
William David Wagoner III, Grandson
Tianne Overmyer, Normal, IL, Former Wife
Carol Ann Finch Overmyer, Francesville, Mother
Mark Overmyer, Wolcott, Brother
David Overmyer, Wolcott, Brother
Daniel Overmyer, Lafayette, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Danny Lee Overmyer, Father

Mr. Overmyer was a 1978 graduate of West Central High School, Francesville. He was employed at D.L. Overmyer Farms in his youth, where he worked with his father and brothers. He was a self-employed commodity broker for many years with an office in Francesville. Later, he worked as a real estate agent and broker in Florida. He most recently was employed at S.I.A. Subaru in Lafayette. During his youth and while living in Francesville, he was affiliated with the Apostolic Christian Church. He also attended the Christian Church in Florida. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Friday, Jan. 31), at the funeral home with Randy Gudeman officiating. Private burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Guardian Angel Hospice (2500 George St, Logansport, IN 46947).

Richard L. Sommers

August 12, 1933 to January 19, 2014

ROYAL CENTER - Richard Lee Sommers, 80, of Star City passed away at 4:57 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

Born Aug. 12, 1933 in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Lee and Clara Fern (McKee) Sommers. On Nov. 25, 1951 he married Madaline Fisher. She survives.

Also surviving are children, David Sommers (Dottie) of Kewanna, Daniel Sommers (Karen) of West Lafayette and Betty Anderson (Steve) of Lafayette; sisters, Carol Martin of Texas and Mary Sayers (Ed) of Kewanna; and grandchildren, Nicholas Sommers (Christa) of Kewanna, Christopher Sommers (Kendra) of Galveston, Abby Sommers of Royal Center, P.J. Brucker (Chris) of Winamac, Lynn Edgell (Todd) of Monticello, Kassie Clawson (Jimmie) of Lafayette, Aaron Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah and Sarah Smith (Ben) of Florida. He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by brother- in- law, Ron Martin. 

Mr. Sommers was a 1951 Star City High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was a retired farmer, and he also served as a Pulaski County Commissioner for 12 years from 1995 to 2007. He was a member of Star City United Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing Euchre, throwing horseshoes, playing golf, wintering in Florida and Texas, and most of all spending time with his family. He was also an avid Purdue Basketball fan and Chicago Cub fan.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 23), with Pastor Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City United Methodist Church and/or the American Cancer Society. 

Patricia S. Eudy

August 24, 1932 to January 14, 2014

WINAMAC - Patricia Sue "Patti" Eudy, 81, of Winamac, passed away at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette.

She was born Aug. 24, 1932 in Winamac.

Survivors include:
Dr. Kim (Doug) Moyer, Pulaski, Daughter
Kent (Shellee) Eudy, Houston, TX Son
Kellie (Ken) Bork, Morocco, Daughter
Karla (Jim) Gould, Star City, Daughter
Grandchildren: Mason (Alysha) Moyer, Karissa (Hugh) DeVore, Sami Eudy, Stephanie Bork, Steven Bork, Matthew Gould, Kelsie (Brett) Zellers, Kassie Gould, Amber Gould, and Holly Gould.
Great grandchildren: Destini Gould, Tyler Zellers, Hollie Zellers, and Grady Zellers.
Ed Bigler, Winamac, Companion

Preceded in death by:
Goldie J. Hair Lebo Freeman, Mother
Hervie Lebo, Brother
James Lebo, Brother

Mrs. Eudy was a 1951 graduate of Winamac High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac. She enjoyed walking daily on the Panhandle Pathway. She will forever be known for her happy and friendly smile and encouraging words, which she shared freely and often through her many cards and letters sent to hundreds of people in need of a cheerful word. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 22), at First Christian Church, Winamac. A private burial of cremated remains will take place at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway or the Winamac First Christian Church Building Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

John R. McWherter

August 27, 1935 to January 4, 2014

ROYAL CENTER - John R. McWherter, 78, of Royal Center passed away at 2:32 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on Aug. 27, 1935 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Lester and Irene (Sloderbeck) McWherter. On Sept. 8, 1957 he married Della Perry, she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Jeffrey McWherter (Debra) of Star City, daughter, Deb McLeland (Rob) of Parrish, Florida, sons, Steve McWherter of Royal Center and J. David McWherter (Lora) of Royal Center, brother, Ralph McWherter (Ola) of Tampa, Florida and grandchildren, Beth Edwards (Chris) of New Palestine, Crystal Homburg (Josh) of Royal Center, Chad McLeland (Heather) of Plainfield, Illinois, Cody McLeland of Parrish, Florida, Eric McLeland of Brooklyn, New York, Kayla McWherter of Logansport, Tara McWherter of Lake Cicott, Austin McWherter, Tyler McWherter, Haley McWherter and Kian McWherter all of Royal Center and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved dog, “Sparky."

He was also preceded in death by brother, Neil McWherter.

Mr. McWherter was a 1954 Winamac High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired farmer and had also been employed at the Farmer’s Grain Elevator at Thornhope for 39 years. He was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, Royal Center Lions Club and the Royal Center Horseshoe Club. He was a former member of the Pioneer Pathfinders Camping Club and the Bridge City Squares. He enjoyed sports, bowling, pitching horseshoes, playing cards at the senior center and most of all spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Mr. McWherter was also a 10-year Pulaski County 4-H member and the 1954 Pulaski County 4-H King.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 9), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial with military rites will be performed at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church Building Fund.