Obituaries

Brian L. Miller

January 31, 1972 to June 28, 2013

WINAMAC - Brian Lee Miller, 41, Logansport, passed away at 1 a.m., Friday, June 28, at 1020 N. Indian Creek Road, Logansport.

He was born Jan. 31, 1972, in Logansport, to Howard and Versie Bailey Miller.

Survivors include
Versie Miller, Macy, Mother
Shawn Michael Miller, Logansport, Son
Trevor Lee Dalton Miller, Logansport, Son
Alexander Gene Miller, Logansport, Son
Corey James Waddups, Monticello, Step-son.
Gail Miller, Logansport, Former wife

He was preceded in death by
Howard Lee Miller, Father

Mr. Miller lived in Logansport his entire life. He was a member or the First Baptist Church, Winamac. He enjoyed spending time with his children and his mother. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed listening to music and going to car races.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1 p.m., Tuesday July 2, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Tuesday, July 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Donald Norrick officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Susan D. Sayers

September 27, 1961 to June 26, 2013

WINAMAC - Susan Diane Sayers, 51, Kokomo, formerly of Star City, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, in Waterford Place Health Campus, Kokomo.

She was born Sept. 27, 1961, in Knox, to the late Dan Robert and Jean Ann Compton Sayers.

Survivors include:
Thomas A. Sayers, Star City, Brother
Sunnie Sayers, Elkhart, Niece
Samuel Sayers, Winamac, Nephew
Ava Sayers, Winamac, Great Niece
Trey Sayers, Winamac, Great Nephew
Several Cousins
John Seabolt, Kokomo, Companion
Kent and Deena Lowry, Winamac, Guardians

Miss Sayers graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1980, and attened Huntington College. She was a nine-year 4-H member of the Van Buren Twinklers and had also been a 4-H leader for several years. She was a former member of the American Legion Post #71 Auxillary and the Star City Lioness Club. She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church, where she formerly served on the administrative council, and had attended the Main Street Methodist Church, Logansport, and Grace United Methodist Church, Kokomo. She set a record by attending Camp Re-Yo-Ad for 44 years. She enjoyed spending time with her companion John Seabolt. She leaves behing her two guinea pigs Mapel Carmel and Lemon Drop Peggy.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Star City United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, July 3), at the church with Rev. Ruth Waite and Rev. John Wortinger officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to the Star City United Methodist Church.

 

Paula M. Kruger

November 18, 1953 to June 9, 2013

FRANKFORT - Paula Maria Kruger 59, a former Frankfort resident, died June 9, at her home in Francesville.

She was born Nov. 18, 1953 in Frankfort, to the late James and Betty Sawalish Pope. She married James Henderson on Aug. 24, 1974 in Frankfort; they divorced and he passed away on Feb. 9, 2011. She then married Richard Kruger on Nov. 15, 2002 in Francesville, and he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters: Heather (Brad) Clendenning of Frankfort, Alisha (Ryan) Bachman of Frankfort, a son: Thomas Henderson of Frankfort, a brother: Doug (Jan) Pope of Frankfort, two sisters: Millie (Greg) Schwallenberg of Virginia, Debi (Joe) Trella of North Carolina, eight grandchildren, Robert, Andric, Jade and May'ce Mullinax, Ali and Sean Henderson and Landon and Cora Bachman, all of Frankfort.

Mrs. Kruger was a 1972 graduate of Frankfort High School and lived in Frankfort until 2001 before moving to Francesville. She worked at Exide Battery in Frankfort for 10 years. She was a member of the Faith Family Ministries. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday (June 13), at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goodwin Funeral Home, to help with final expenses.

Archie R. Clark

May 19, 1920 to June 24,2013

WINAMAC - Archie Robert Clark, 93, Winamac, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 24, at the home of his daughter in Winamac.

He was born May 19, 1920, in Winamac to the late Omer and Eva Collins Clark. He married Edna Lyles in 1943. He later married Rose Earhart Budd on April 22, 2001. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Nancy Winters, Winamac, Daughter
Lori Kolish, Winamac, Daughter
Robert (Sandy Butler) Clark, Star City, Son
Eugene (Rhonda) Clark, Battle Ground, Son
Dennis (Diane) Budd, Kingsford Heights, Step Son
Sheila (Cliff) Judkins, Winamac, Step Daughter
Suzette (Gregg) Yoder, Logansport, Step Daughter
17 Grandchildren
31 Great Grandchildren
Marjorie Braun, Winamac, Sister
Wilma Swindle, Sparta, TN. Siter
Jean Frain, Winamac, Sister

He was preceded in death by:
Violetta Deeds, Sister
Anissa Phillips, Grandaughter
Cody Heims, Great Grandson
Brandon Graham, Great Grandson

Mr. Clark was born and raised on a farm. In July 1942, he entered military service and joined the U.S. Army's 80th Infantry Division at Camp Forest, TN. He trained at Camp Phillips, KS, and Camp Laguna, AZ. He went overseas in July 1944 and fought all across Europe. The 80th was one of Gen. George Patton's crack units and Mr. Clark received several decorations, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Belgian Service Award, French Service Award and the Purple Heart. He returned to the U.S. and was discharged from the Army on Nov. 13, 1945. He then took up farming. In 1950 was elected Monroe Township Trustee, serving eight years. During 1953-54 he served as president of the Monroe-Winamac School Board. He also served eight years on the Monroe-Winamac Library Board. He also served on the former Pulaski County Welfare Board. He worked for six years as the storage supervisor for the Pulaski County Department of Agriculture. He was elected Pulaski County Assessor, serving from 1962-68. He worked for many years as an automobile salesman.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (June 28), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski.

Michael Blinn

March 31, 1963 to June 23, 2013

WINAMAC - Michael E. "Tank" Blinn, 50, Winamac, passed away at 8:52 a.m., Sunday, June 23, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Portageville, MO.

He was born March 31, 1963 in Winamac, one of the first babies born in Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include his parents, Tom and Charlotte Haselby Blinn of Winamac; Brenda McIntosh of Winamac; sister Lore (Randy) Gibson, niece Maia Gibson, nephew James Gibson, all of Lafayette; Aunt Carol Danruther, Rensselaer; Aunt Evelyn Haselby, Star City; Aunt Marie (Blaine) Brown, Florida; many cousins, and his faithful dog, Jack.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Luther and May House Blinn; Firman and Hazel Hiatt Haselby; Eli Heater, Ed Kuehl, and Paul Mewhiney; nieces Susanna, Corinne and Emme Gibson; and his faithful dog, Hootie.

Mr. Blinn attended Star City Elementary School and graduated from Winamac Community High School. He was employed as a salesman for Gilsinger Implement. He wrote weekly columns for the Pulaski County Journal. A Pulaski County resident for his entire life, he was a former farmer and truck driver. He was co-owner of Edgewood Enterprises.

Mr. Blinn was a member of Kankakee Valley H.O.G.; Pulaski County Area Plan Commission Board; former board chairman of the Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District; and Star City United Methodist Church. He was "a great American," a gear head, and a community leader. He was never happier than when he was on his Harley, his John Deere tractor, or working on a piece of machinery in his shop, always with the music cranked up high and no phone. If his God allows, Michael E. Blinn is "still smokin’."

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (June 29), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

 

Kenneth M. Poisel

May 10, 1957 to June 20, 2013

WINAMAC - Kenneth M. "Kenny" Poisel, 56, of Winamac, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born May 10, 1957, in Winamac, to the late Elmer Lloyd and Marylu Malchow Poisel. He married Robin K. Trainer on May 15, 2000, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Steven L. Poisel, Lafayette, Son
Yolanda Ray, Lafayette, Daughter
Jovanda Poisel, Lafayette, Daughter
April L. Poisel, Lafayette, Daughter
Elmer Raie Poisel, Winamac, Son
9 Grandchildren
Twilia (Mark) Patterson, Indianapolis, Sister
David (Shari) Poisel, Valparaiso, Brother
Penny Kasten, Lafayette, Sister
Jenny (Cary) Swinford, Delphi, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews.

Mr. Poisel was formerly of Francesville and had lived in Winamac for the past 25 years. He was a welder all of his life and was a former employee of Galbreath Inc., Winamac. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being in the outdoors, and spending time with his family.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. (Tuesday, June 25), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.