Obituaries

Lena Zehner

January 8, 1934 to November 8, 2012

CULVER - Lena Irene Shideler Zehner, 78, of Monterey, passed away at 11:27 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.

She was born Jan. 8, 1934 in Winamac, to William and Amelia DeMoss Shideler. On Feb. 28, 1954 she married William J Zehner at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Monterey. He survives.

Also surviving are sons - Joseph (Sandy) Zehner of Plymouth, Bill and Matthew (Carol) Zehner of Monterey, and Mark (Jannie) Zehner of Culver; daughters - Amy (Don) Housinger of Winamac, Loretta (John) Deason of Plymouth, and Marcella (Chad) Hopple of Plymouth; brother - Alfred Shideler of California; sisters - Delores (Jim) Zehner of Monterey and Margaret Korreckt of
Logansport; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Margaret Hurford, twin sons John and Kenneth, 1 brother, 2 sisters, and 4 grandchildren.

A time of visitation with the family will be held at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, on Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Fathers Thaddeus Balinda and Bert Woolson will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, at 10 a.m., Tuesday (Nov. 13). Burial will follow St. Anne's Cemetery in Monterey.

Memorials may be given to St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver.

Jeffrey S. Olds

May 7, 1955 to November 12, 2012

WINAMAC - Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Olds, 57, of Winamac, died at 10:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following a year-long battle with cancer.

He was born May 7, 1955, in Knox,  to Charles and Mary Graves Olds. He married Kristine Lawrence Murray on Oct. 9, 1980 in Winamac. She passed away Oct. 21, 1987. 

Survivors include: 
Kevin Williamson, Logansport, Son 
Margaret Murray-Olds, Winamac, Daughter 
Rachel Murray-Williams, Winamac, Daughter 
David (Darlene) Olds, Winamac, Son 
Jessica Olds, Logansport, Daughter 
Justin Olds, Knox, Son 
Grandchildren Kristine Hines, Holly Hines, Brittney Hines, Michael Wright, Taylor Moss, Shawna Williams, Tristen Williams, Madison Arvin, Noah Olds, and Brayden Olds.
Jerry (Marsha) Olds, Winamac, Brother 
Jack Olds, Madison, Brother 
August "Augie" Ziebell, Jr., Winamac, Step-Father 

Preceded in death by: 
Charles Olds, Father 
Mary Graves Olds Ziebell, Mother 

Mr. Olds was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Winamac. He had many talents and was considered a "jack of all trades." He constructed his own saw mill and built three homes in the Winamac area. He enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, and anything mechanical. He loved his family unconditionally and will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Thursday, Nov. 15), at the church with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the family. 

George Moise

June 17, 1931 to November 11, 2012

WINAMAC - George R. Moise, 81, of Winamac, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born June 17, 1931, in Winamac, to the Hurbert and Margaret Winters Moise. He married Shelby J. Hale on Nov. 28, 1964, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Richard A. (Rhonda) Moise, Rochester, Son
William R. Moise, Winamac, son
Jessica (Brian) Conrad, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Kory Pruiett, Bloomington, Grandson
Jenna Moise, Culver, Granddaughter
Brady Moise, Culver, Grandson
Cadence Conrad, Lafayette, Great Granddaughter
Avery Conrad, Lafayette, Great Granddaughter
Mary Felker, Winamac, Sister

Mr. Moise was a lifetime resident of Winamac. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He was the former owner of the Standard Oil Station in Winamac. He was also a retired laborer and driver for the Pulaski County Highway Department. He was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He also served as the janitor at the church for many years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1728, Winamac, and served as a volunteer fireman for the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department for 43 years. He was a collector of baseball cards and memorabelia, coins and stamps. He also had been a little league baseball coach.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 15), at the funeral home with David Broad officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the the family.

Khloe A. Shidler-Vaughn

October 5, 2012 to November 8, 2012

WINAMAC - Infant Khloe Ann Shidler-Vaughn, 1 month, of Winamac, unexpectedly passed away at 4:31 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

She was born on Oct. 5, 2012 in Logansport, to Bradley Vaughn and Misty Shidler of Winamac who observed "though her life on earth was short, our love for her was great."

Survivors include:
Tyler Vaughn, Lafayette, Brother
Tanner Vaughn, Lafayette, Brother
Ronnie (Kelly) Shidler, Winamac,  Maternal Grandfather
Mona Shidler, Indianapolis, Maternal Grandmother
Donald Vaughn, Davenport, FL, Paternal Grandfather
Vicki (Claude) Partin, Lafayette, Paternal Grandmother
Melissa (John Watts) Tecumseh, Winamac, Aunt
Anna (William) Wheatcraft, Indianapolis, Aunt
Kreigh Hook, Winamac, Uncle
David (Chrystal) Vaughn, Lafayette, Uncle
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Paul & Carol Shidler, Maternal Great-Grandparents
Jimmy & Wanda Tattershall, Maternal Great-Grandparents
Victor & Mary Vaughn, Paternal Great-Grandparents
William & Florence Critser, Paternal Great-Grandparents
Donnie Shidler, Great-Uncle

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Nov. 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Kenneth L. Kruger

July 13, 1930 to November 8, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Kenneth L. Kruger, 82, Francesville, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at his residence.

He was born July 13, 1930, in Francesville, to the late Ludwig Carl and Lena Ringen Kruger. He married Janet I. Linback on June 15, 1957 at the St. James United Church of Christ in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Allen D. (Susan) Kruger, Chesterland, OH, Son & daughter-in-law
Kathy K. (Doug) Wilson , Francesville, Daughter & son-in-law
Ronald K. (Janet) Kruger, Francesville, Son & daughter-in-law
Gary L. (Tish) Kruger, Francesville, Son & daughter-in-law
Grandchildren Sarah Kruger, Jacob Kruger, Hilary Wilson (David) Parker, Haley Wilson (Kevin) McCombs, Grant Wilson, Lance Kruger, Evan Kruger, Alivia Kruger, Joel Kruger, Justine Kruger,
and Jaylen Kruger.
Great-grandchildren Sadie Parker, Tess Parker, and Brady McCombs.
Sylvia Doll, Francesville, sister

He was preceded in death by:
Evelyn Sims, Sister

Mr. Kruger was a lifetime grain and cattle farmer. He had worked as a rural mail carrier for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 228 in Francesville.

He was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He served 30 years as superintendant of the Sunday School. He was also a former member of the church board. He served as a director of Peoples State Bank and also the Cooperative Elevator in Francesville for 33 years. He was a 25-year member of the ASCS Board in Pulaski County. He was a longtime member of the John Purdue Club and Moose Lodge.

Mr. Kruger was named the 1998 Francesville Fall Festival Citizen of the Year. He enjoyed watching Purdue sports and watching his children and grandchildren in all of their activities. He also enjoyed Polka music and dancing. He was a model for being a great husband, father, grandfather, citizen, leader and friend. He was a self-made man who well represented a generation of Americans who greatly grew and unselfishly protected the American way of life. He always wore a smile and could find the positive in any situation. He will be greatly missed.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Nov. 12), in St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville with Pastor T.J. Jenney officiating. Burial will be in St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ.

Wilbert Hettinger

August 12, 1912 to November 6, 2012

WINAMAC - Wilbert James "Webb" Hettinger, 100, of Winamac, died at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 12, 1912, in Star City, to the late Charles and Laura Ella Harness Hettinger. He married Blanche Marie Chamness on April 9, 1938 in Winamac. She died in 2006.

Survivors include:
Sharon Anona Crissinger, Winamac, Daughter
Terry Webb Hettinger, Jacksonville, IL, Son
Michaela Marie (James) Dowler, Dublin, OH, Granddaughter
James Hettinger, Quincy, IL, Grandson
Phillip Andrew (Julie) Hettinger, Alsey, IL, Grandson
Daniel (Margie) Hettinger, Alsey, IL, Grandson
Jennifer (John) Boots, Jacksonville, IL, Granddaughter
13 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by
Joseph Hettinger, Brother
Lawrence Hettinger, Brother
Bessie Elston, Sister

Mr. Hettinger retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1976, after 30 years of service. He also had worked many years at Hank Kopkey's Fur House in Winamac. In his early years, he worked on several different farms.

The Hettingers were long-time members of the First Christian Church in Winamac. He loved and served the Lord, Jesus Christ and devoted time each day to reading his Bible. Starting in 1976, the couple spent their winters in Texas. After she died, he continued to winter in Texas with his son. He loved fishing, hunting, and gardening, and will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Nov. 10), at the First Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church.