Obituaries

Jennifer L. Terry

November 16, 1946 to April 7, 2013

WINAMAC - Jennifer Louise "Shorty" Terry, 66, of Winamac, died at 6:59 a.m., Sunday, April 7, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Winamac, to the late Harry A. and Mercedes Elizabeth Nufer Roberts.She married David Elroy Terry on April 13, 1974 in Winamac. He died Sept. 17, 2009.

Survivors include
Mike (Kelly) Bierrum, Winamac, Son
Martin (Cathy) Bierrum, Winamac, Son
Kelly Terry Ortman, Winamac, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchild
Janet Marie Brown, Vestal, NY, Sister
Jo Ellen (Doc) Russell, Winamac, Sister
Jeannine Rose (Steve) George, Middlebury, Sister
Jayne Elizabeth "Rusty" (Carl) Federer, Francesville, Sister
James (Rita) Roberts, Cass Lake, MN, Brother
John (Louise) Roberts, Elloree, SC, Brother
Jeff (Brenda) Roberts, Winamac, Brother
Ron (Carol) Shrader, Kewanna, Brother-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Judy Shrader, Sister

Mrs. Terry  had worked at Eaton Controls in Winamac, Galbreath Inc, and Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She  enjoyed gardening and flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday (April 13), at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. Inurnment will take place at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

John D. Skillen

July 6, 1927 to April 4, 2013

WINAMAC -  John Daniel Skillen, 85, Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Indiana and Iowa, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Thursday, April 4, in Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL.

He was born on July 6, 1927 in Winamac, to the late Charles and Violet MetzSkillen.

Survivors include:
Patricia Claire Skillen, Spring Hill, FL, Wife
Jeffrey Charles Skillen, Son
Ann Claire (Tom) Lockwich, Clearwater, FL, Daughter
Steven Victor Skillen, Independence, MN, Son
Natalie Skillen, Granddaughter
Blake Skillen, Grandson
Joan Henry, Winamac, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Robert "Bob" Skillen, Brother

Mr. Skillen graduated from Winamac High School where he lettered every year in basketball. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his service in the Navy he attended and graduated from Purdue University. He then went to work at the General Electric Corporation in Indianapolis where he met his wife Patricia. They were married on July 17, 1954 in Jasper, IN. After their marriage, he worked for Drydon Rubber. He was then employed by Sheller-Globe Corporation for 29 years, and held the general plant manager position in Montpelier, IN for over 20 years. He retired from the company in 1989 as general manager and a member of the bank board, in Keokuk, IA. He was also a co-owner of Heartland Packaging Company.

Mr. Skillen was an avid fisherman since his boyhood in Winamac and was nicknamed "Kingfish" for his superior angler skills as he fished the Tippecanoe River. He hunted regularly, was a competitive golfer, and strategic bridge player. After his retirement, he resided in Leesburg, IN on Tippecanoe Lake where he took up woodworking, making oak and cherry wood furniture for his family. In 2000, he and his wife, Patricia, moved to Timber Pines golfing community in Springhill, FL where he lived comfortably until the time of his death. He was a loyal, devoted, and beloved husband and father.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Albert W. Ingham

July 31, 1925 to April 2, 2013

WINAMAC - Albert W. Ingham, 87, of Streamwood, IL died at 3:25 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, at the Lexington Nursing Home in Steamwood, IL.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

 

Phyllis T. Foerg

March 21, 1933 to April 1, 2013

WINAMAC -  Phyllis T. Foerg, 80, Star City, passed away at 5:53 p.m., Monday, April 1,  at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born March 21, 1933, in Headlee, IN, to the late Isadore V. and Gloria Snow Roth. She married Richard J. "Bosco" Foerg on Sept. 26, 1953, in Pulaski. He passed away on Feb. 14, 2005.

Survivors include:
Pat (Dewey) Keller, Indianapolis, Daughter
Mick (Denise) Foerg, Waterloo, I,L Son
Joe Foerg, Star City, Son
Rick (Lisa) Foerg, Monticello, Son
7 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Arvilla Thornbury, Indianapolis, Sister
Charlotte Berger, Star City, Sister
Doyle Roth, Star City, Brother
Ron Roth Sr., Monticello, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Ronald Foerg, Son
Dolores Gading, Sister

Mrs. Foerg was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, and the Christian Mothers. She served for many years as the church organist and served in many capacities with the church. She enjoyed basket making, sewing, painting, woodcrafts, doll houses, gardening, fishing, birdwatching, and baking. She used to attend craft shows around the area as a vendor selling her crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to volunteer with the Cass County Mental Health Association.

Friends may call from  4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a,n,m Friday (April 5), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml and Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.

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

Helen M. Stigall

May 2,1921 to Marcy 31, 2013

WINAMAC - Helen Mae Stigall, 91, of Winamac, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, March 31, in Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village, DeMotte.

She was born May 2, 1921, in Hammond, to the late Lee and Lily Cloud Goble. She married Maynard Lee Pittser. He passed away in February 1946. She was then married on Dec. 29, 1951, in Hammond, to Kenneth Fount Stigall. He passed away on Nov. 29, 2010.

Survivors include:
Nancy Pittser-Kietzman, Bradley, IL, Daughter
Rebecca (Robert Lax) Mestrovich, Hammond, Daughter
Peggy Stigall Brodien, Whites Creek, TN, Daughter
Kenneth F. (Joy) Stigall Jr., Pickwick, TN, Son
9 Grandchldren
9 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth Goble, Brother
Armond Goble, Brother
Forrest "Bud" Goble, Brother
Feorl Goble Bazan, Sister
Nellie Goble Bosley, Sister

Mrs. Stigall was a former resident of Hammond where she was a member of the Hammond First Church of the Nazarene. She was also a member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. She was a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the hospital. She was very committed to helping others. She loved her God and was a committed wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. While residing in Hammond, she worked for Fuller Brush Co. and had been a Union Meat Cutter for Howard's and Sons Meats.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, April 3), at the funeral home, with Rev. Gregory Chambers officiating. Private burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Oak Grove Christian Retirment Village.

Daniel J. Reedy

January 27, 1991 to March 28, 2013

WINAMAC - Daniel J. Reedy, 22, of Winamac, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Thursday, March 28, at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after an extended battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

He was born Jan. 27, 1991 in Winamac.

He is survived by:
Brenda Reedy (Mike Blinn) McIntosh, Winamac, Mother
Rick (Kathy) Reedy, Winamac, Father
Brothers David Reedy, Colton Reedy, Dillan Reedy, and Dalton Reedy, all of Winamac; step-brother Nolan Jenkins, Winamac, and step-sister Alyssa Jenkins, Winamac.
Nephews Wylie Knapp and Abel Reedy.
Judith (George) Stinemetz, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother
Richard Reedy, Francesville, Paternal Grandfather
Carol Reedy, Winamac, Paternal Grandmother
Aunts and Uncles Burke (Sonya) Tarble, Ashburn, VA, Gerry Jo (Kenny) Whitehead, Winamac, Susan (Paul) Stearns, Argos, Missy Hoffman, Winamac, Mike Stinemetz, Florida Aaron Reedy, Winamac, Mark Reedy, Winamac, Derek Reedy, Winamac, and Amber Reedy, Indiana.
Cousins: Zach Tarble, Nate Tarble, Kiki Tarble, Christopher Whitehead, Andy Stearns, Madison Stearns, Alex Stearns, Heidi Stinemetz, Mindi Converse, Mallori Hoffman, Gabe Hoffman, Jessie Roman, and Michael Roman.

Mr. Reedy graduated from Winamac Community High School in 2009. He enjoyed playing darts, and mudding in his Ford. He liked to hang out with his friends and live life to the fullest. He was a true farmboy at heart. He loved to spend time farming with his Papaw and fixing the barn if it needed fixing. He also loved to fish with his Gramps.
He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed. His smile will always be remembered.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (March 30) at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Danny.