Obituaries

Zachery R. Conkel

January 6, 1994 to November 8, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Zachery Rex Conkel, 19, of Francesville, formerly of Springfield, OH., died  at 8:19 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, the Jasper County Hospital in Renssealer, following an auto accident. 

He was born Jan. 6, 1994, in Springfield, OH, to Timothy and Jill Crummie Conkel.

Survivors include:

Jill Alane Conkel, Francesville, Mother
Timothy Wayne Conkel, Springfield, OH, Father
Heather Conkel, Springfield, OH, Sister
Joshua Conkel, Springfield, OH, Brother
Brittany Conkel, Francesville, Sister
Wilma Crummie, Springfield, OH, Maternal Grandmother
Ethan Adkins, Springfield, OH, Nephew
Eli Adkins, Springfield, OH, Nephew
Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Wayne and Irvine Conkel, Paternal Grandparents
Bruce Crummie, Maternal Grandfather
Nathan Schlatter, Cousin

Mr. Conkel spent all of his life in Springfield, OH, moving to Francesville in August of 2013. He was a 2012 graduate of Shawnee - CTC Technical School in Springfield, OH, and was a member of the Springfield First Christian Church. Since moving to Francesville he was employed by West Central Water Management. He enjoyed learning the business of water management including installing drain tile and operating equipment. He was currently attending the Francesville First Christian Church. He enjoyed sketching and skate boarding. His dog Yogi was very important to him.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday (Nov. 12), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.
 

Kenneth K. Kistler

August 22, 1930 to October 19, 2013

CARMEL - Kenneth Keith "Bud" Kistler, 83, of Carmel passed away Saturday, Oct. 19,.

He was born August 22 1930 to the late Floyd and Leitha Stuart Kistler. He was married to Annette Matula for 56 years. She survives.

Also surviving are sons: Kurt and Michael; granddaughter Katherine Kistler; sisters: Doris (Arlow) Baggerly and Helen Brown; brother Dean Kistler; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by sisters: Garnet Rearick, Esther Hayes, Grace Straw, Thale Feltis, Lura Feltis and Jane Grice; and brother Lee Kistler.

Mr. Kistler attended Star City High School (1944 – 1948), Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He served as a shipboard naval journalist during the Korean War, sharing current naval news between servicemen and their hometowns.

As an Illinois and Indiana real estate broker, he sold and managed residential and commercial properties. He also developed and built custom residential areas in both states. After retiring from the business world, he became a backyard horticulturist concentrating on the care and enjoyment of his 150 assorted rose bushes.

Private services are pending.

Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, P.O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266.

Arrangements are entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Carmel.

Mary M. Whipple

May 26, 1946 to October 30, 2013

WINAMAC - Mary M. Whipple, 67, of Star City, passed away at 4:21 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at her residence. 

She was born May 26, 1946, in Winamac to the late Ray and Olive Lucille Heater Whipple. 

Survivors include: 

2 Nieces 

She was preceded in death by: 
David Whipple Brother 

Ms. Whipple was a graduate of Winamac High School and Indiana University. She was a registered nurse and worked as chief surgical nurse at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She served on the board of Pulaski Human Services and was a frequent volunteer at the agency. She was very active in the food pantry program. She loved her dog. She also enjoyed helping others, and was a very giving person. 

A time-of-remembrance service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Nov. 8), at the Von Tobel Center, located in Pulaski County Human Services (115 W. Pearl St., Winamac). Burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.

Frain Mortuary of Winamac, is in charge of cremation arrangements. 

Ethel Mae Slattery

August 1, 1948 to October 29, 2013

WHEATFIELD - Ethel Mae Slattery, 65, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29.

She was born Aug. 1, 1948 in Rensselaer to the late Robert and Betty Bailey Clemans. On March 1, 2007, she married Michael J. Slattery in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are children: Lisa (Charles) Vonville, James (Tabitha) Davis, LeAnn (Lewis) Davis, stepsons: Jason M Slattery, John M Slattery, and Matthew L Slattery, 9 grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Emma Mullins and (Larry Gilbert), Sue (Buck) Scott, Kay Wireman, Gail (Arnold) Neeley, and brothers: Ray Clemans and Jim
Lucas.

She was preceded in death by her grandson Larry, and brothers Roy and Robert Clemans and half-brothers Charles and Carl Johnson.

Mrs. Slattery enjoyed being a housewife.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Boersma Funeral Home, Wheatfield. The funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m., (Thursday, Oct. 31) with Pastor Rick Helton officiating. A graveside interment will be at 10 a.m.  Friday, Nov. 1, in  DeMotte Cemetery.

Ronald E. Buck

January 15, 1941 to October 24, 2013

LOGANSPORT - Ronald E. Buck, 72, of Peru, formerly of Loganspor,t passed away at 9:38 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

Born on Jan. 15, 1941 in Winamac, he was the son of the late James Otis and Elsie (Fritz) Buck.

Survivors include brother, James Buck of Metaire, La., sister, Barbara Buck and husband Joe of Logansport, sister-in-law, Sue Buck of Logansport, nieces and nephews, Michelle Buck of Lebanon, Ohio, Michael Buck and wife Kathy of Lebanon, Ohio, Ryan Buck and wife Rebecca Buck of Logansport, Abby Sell and husband David of Logansport, Barb Davenport and husband John of Peru, and great nieces and nephews, Carrie and Matt Becker of Indianapolis, Alec and Lauren Buck of Lebanon, Ohio, Baileigh Buck of Logansport, Caleb, Joe, Isaac and Maddison Sell of Logansport and Claire and Sam Buck of Logansport.

He was also preceded in death by brother, Robert Buck and sister, Janet Buck.

Mr. Buck formerly attended Winamac Christian Church and the Main St. United Methodist Church in Logansport. He was a past member and clown of the Peru Circus where he was known as "Bucko" the clown. He was also an avid joke teller who enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to Elvis music.

The funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Friday (Nov. 1), at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel, Logansport; with visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the service with Pastor George Dinkle officiating. Burial will follow at Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Peak Community Services, Winamac.

John Anton Jr.

April 10, 1936 to October 31, 2013

WINAMAC - John "Ted" Anton Jr., 77, Winamac, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born April 10, 1936, in Terre Haute, to the late John and Pauline Regas Anton. He married Joy M. McDonald on Jan. 30, 1959, in Crown Point. She passed away on July 15, 2005.

Survivors include:

Roxanne (Steven) Gorby, Winamac, Daughter
Glenn Anton Gorby, Winamac, Grandson
Ashley Brooke Gorby, Winamac, Granddaughter
Tom Anton, Dyer, Brother
Mary Kokenos, Des Plaines, IL, Sister
Wilma Petroski, Schererville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jimmy Anton, Brother

Mr. Anton served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1961. He was a former resident of Gary until he moved to Winamac in 1974. He also lived in Las Vegas from 1978-98, returning to Winamac in 1998 to spend more time with his grandchildren. He formerly worked for PPG in Gary as a truck driver until 1978. He also worked at Deluca Liquor in Las Vegas until his retirement in 1998. Hed was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, and the Winamac Moose Lodge. He enjoyed bowling, bingo and gambling. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but he especially loved his time with his dog "Bear".

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m.,Tuesday (Nov. 5), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ambrose Ziegler officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.