Obituaries
Thomas L. Knouff
December 23, 1947 to November 26, 2013
OTTERBEIN - Thomas L. Knouff, 65, of Fowler, died Tuesday, Nov. 26.
He was born Dec. 23, 1947, in Rensselaer, to the late Thomas and Georgia Haring Knouff. He married Irene M. (Travenik) Knouff, May 29, 1976, in Fowler; she survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Marianne Knouff (Fiancé, Wayne Cox), Dayton; three sons, Matthew T. Knouff (Wife, Megan), Lafayette, Patrick B. Bixler (Wife, Gloria), Arlington, TX, Jeffrey L. Bixler, Logansport; sister, Terry Clark, Lafayette, brother, Dan Knouff (Wife, Edna), Winamac, two, brothers-in-Law, Joseph Travenik (Jan Combs), Lockport, IL, Frank Travenik (Carol Russell), Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren, Brent Shalley, Brandon Kattell, Kalie Benefiel, William Kasch, Gabby Wilson, Matthew and Jeffrey Bixler, five nieces and three nephews.
His son, Thomas D. Knouff, and mother and father-in-law, Frank and Josephine Travenik, precede him in death.
Mr. Knouff was a 1966 graduate of Winamac High School and had served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from NIPSCO after 30-plus years. He enjoyed fishing in Arkansas and Minnesota, gardening and spending time with his family. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
There will be no services. A celebration of life event will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Knouff's memory and honor to the Almost Home Humane Society, 1705 South 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN 47905.
Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting the family. -
Theodore E. Sheets
October 12, 1951 to December 16, 2013
WINAMAC - Theodore Eric "Ted" Sheets, 62, Winamac, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 12, 1951, in Gary, to the late William and Imogene Hall Sheets. He married Debra K. Weaver on May 3,1975 in Pulaski. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Megan (Cory) Dupuy, Brookston, Daughter
Wesley Eric (Tashia) Sheets, Winamac, Son
Alexis Sheets, Granddaughter
Chelsea Dupuy, Granddaughter
Logan Dupuy, Grandson
Judith Kay Foerg-Jackson, Star City, Sister
Jacqueline Hartisch, Rochester, Sister
Carey M. Baugh, Winamac, Sister
William Sheets, Rochester, Brother
Daniel Sheets, Wichita Falls, TX. Brother
Preceded in death by:
Heather Sheets, Daughter
Timothy Edward Sheets, Brother
Victoria Sue Thomas, Sister
2 nephews and 1 niece
Mr. Sheets served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He had worked as a carpenter for many years. He and his son Wes owned and operated T & W Construction in Winamac. He also worked in maintenance at the Ball Corporation in Monticello. He was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, He also enjoyed woodworking and helping others. He was awarded the Carnegie Hero Fund Award for an outstanding act of heroism in 2001. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Dec.20), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorial donations may be given to Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
Thelma Heidel
January 11, 1925 to December 9, 2013
NORTH JUDSON - Thelma A. Heidel, 88, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Chicago
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. (CT) Friday, at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson. The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday (Dec. 14), at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, North Judson. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church to repair the chimes.
Elizabeth Davis
March 18, 1915 to December 11, 2013
WINAMAC - Elizabeth Davis, 98, Winamac, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
She was born March 18, 1915, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Julia Beres Gergely.
Survivors include:
Edith Michielsen, Winamac, Daughter
Bette L. Haskins, Calumet City, IL, Daughter
Pearl Osinski, Cedar Lake, Daughter
Nicholas (Jeanne) Remschneider, Hoffman Estates, IL, Brother
6 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters
2 Brothers
Mrs. Davis was active member of the Calvin Reformed Church in Lynnwood, IL. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area moving to Winamac 11 years ago.
Visitation will be from after 10 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, (Friday, Dec. 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church, Winamac.
Mary Ann Salrin
February 27, 1943 to December 5, 2013
MEDARYVILLE - Mary Ann Salrin, 70, of Wheatfield, died at 2:02 p.m.,Thursday, Dec. 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.
She was born on Feb. 27, 1943 in Francesville, to the late Harold and Itris Render Redlich. On June 17, 1961, she married Larry Salrin at the North Judson Methodist Church. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Julie R. (Niles Andersen) Salrin, Louisville, Daughter
Jodi K. (Kent) Haring, Medaryville, Daughter
John (Alice) Redlich, Rocky Mount, NC, Brother
Cheryl (Gary) Jeffers, Huntsville, TN, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Jean Rowe, Sister
Joyce Stoll, Sister
Mrs. Salrin was an active member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church. She was a former volunteer with the Jasper County Hospice. She enjoyed flowers and gardening as well as watching her cardinals and hummingbirds.She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She will live forever in the hearts and minds of her friends and family who will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Dec. 10), at the funeral home with Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville United Methodist Church or Jasper County Hospice.
Bernice Engle
December 23, 1923 to November 23, 2013
WINAMAC - Bernice Engle, 89, of Lakeside, passed away at 1:07 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Kindred Hospital South, Greenwood.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1923 to the late Dale Lewis and Cleo Sanders Engle.
 Survivors include:
Kathryn (John) Perkins, Greenwood, Niece
Diana (Ed) Zimpleman, Kokomo, Niece
David (Mary) Caldwell, Florida, Nephew
Tom Caldwell, Flora, Nephew
Phyllis Warren, Tennessee, Step-Sister
Preceded in death by:
Marvin Engle, Brother
Jane Caldwell, Sister
Junior Ogle, Step Brother
Jerry Caldwell, Nephew
Karen Lawson, Virginia, Niece
Ms. Engle was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church. During the war, she worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant. She was retired from Lever Brothers Company. She was a very talented musician and also enjoyed fishing. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
Visitation will be from 12 nooon t9 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Wednesday Nov. 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donaions may be given to Tippecanoe Christian Church.
Lynne K. Burton
October 16, 1948 to November 20, 2013
WINAMAC - Lynne K. Burton, 65, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Gary, to Floyd and Irene Call Frazier. She married Alan Burton on July 13, 1974, in Merrillville. He passed away on Sept. 18, 2001.
 Survivors include:
Dawn (Nathan) Taylor, Newnan, GA, Daughter
Erin (Chad) Rawls, Bartlett, TN, Daughter
Rylan Taylor, Newnan, GA, Grandson
Austin Taylor, Newnan, GA, Grandson
Mallory Rawls, Bartlett, TN, Granddaughter
Amelia Rawls, Bartlett, TN, Granddaughter
Preceded in death by:,
Jordan Burton, Son
Mrs. Burton was a third grade teacher at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School in Winamac, before having children in 1977. Prior to her stroke, she enjoyed baking and sewing. She loved to laugh, drink a good glass of wine, and enjoy time with friends and family. She lived most of her life in Winamac, moving to live with her daughter Dawn in 2005. She enjoyed traveling with her daughters and spending time with her grandchilren. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, and the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the service Monday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Nov. 25), at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project or Pulaski Animal Control.
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