Obituaries
Olive M. Braun
September 17, 1911 to October 22, 2012
WINAMAC - Olive M. Braun, 101, Winamac, passed away at 1:08 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 17, 1911, in Winamac, the daughter of the late Harry and Lydia Freiske Freeman. She married Joseph J.
Braun on Feb. 8, 1933, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. He passed away on Feb. 7, 1986.
 Survivors include:
Joan E. Heath, Lafayette, Daughter
Ralph W. (Melody) Braun, Winamac, Son
Patricia (John) Bawcum, Winamac, Granddaughter
Donna (Greg) Rothfeldt, Apollo Beach, FL, Granddaughter
Cherie (Paul Macchione) Braun-Diaz, Seminole, F,L Granddaughter
Joseph (Kathy) Heath, Brookston, Grandson
Todd (Amy) Braun, Chicago, Grandson
Jeff (Cindy) Heath, Indianapolis, Grandson
Brent Braun, Winamac, Grandson
Drew (Lisa) Braun, Belleair Beach, FL, Grandson
Melissa (Nathan) Dennis, Winamac, Granddaughter
23 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Great Grandchildren
Marjorie Thomas, Winamac, Sister
Vernal Freeman, FL, Brother
Preceded in death by:
9 Brothers and Sisters
Gloria Scharf-Beedie, Granddaughter
Mrs. Braun was a homemaker. She was a member of the Monroe Home Extension Club for many years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Ladies of Charity, and was always helping at the Good Samaritan Store. Known as the "Doll Lady", she would dress hundreds of dolls at Christmas time to be distributed to children in the area. She was a seamstress and made many quilts. She also made lap robes and donated them to local nursing homes.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., followed immediately by a Christian Mothers service and a scriptural wake service. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Oct. 24) at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. The officiating clergy: Rev. Martin Sandhage. Entombment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Ladies of Charity.
Romas Povilaitis
October 11, 2012
KNOX - Romas Povilaitis, 61, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. (CT), at the Church of the Heartland in Knox. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church.
The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.
Harry Pearce
April 30, 1950 to October 10, 2012
WINAMAC - Harry J. Pearce Jr., 62, Winamac, passed away at 3:09 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, in IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.
He was born April 30, 1950, in Havre de Grace, MD, to Harry and Dora Breitenbach Pearce. He married Karen Mays in April, 1979. He then married Tansy T. Weaver on March 14, 1992, in Winamac. She passed away on July 29, 1994. He married LeeAnn Smith on June 3, 2000, in Winamac. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Michael (Jodi) Pearce, South Bend, Son
Megan L. Leazenby, Washington, DC, Daughter
Harry J. Pearce, Elkton, MD Father
Charlotte Ann Pearce, Townsend, DE, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Dora Breitenbach Pearce, Mother
Mr. Pearce was a graduate of Iowa State University in 1973. He was employed at T&T Farms, Winamac. He was formerly employed at Farm Bureau Co-Op as an agronomist for many years. He was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He recently graduated from Presbyterian Teaching Elder Training and was active in providing ministerial services to the community.
He was a charter member of the Winamac Lion's Club and was also a past president. He was also a member and formerly served as president and treasurer of the Arrowhead RC&D. As a member of the Arrowhead RC&D he was the agronomist with the Winamac Tree Committee. He was currently serving on the Pulaski County Extension Board. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also spent time working with his hands and also woodworking and gardening.
Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The Lion's Club will conduct services at 5 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Oct. 15), at the funeral home with Michael Shurn officiating. Burial will be in Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to National Kidney Foundation.
Devin M. Holbrook
August 18, 1993 to September 29, 2012
WHEATFIELD - Devin M. Holbrook, 19, of Medaryville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, in Francesville.
He was born Aug. 18, 1993 in Valparaiso to Darrell and Robin West Holbrook.
He is survived by: his father Darrell Holbrook and Melinda Rowe, siblings Joshua West, Justin West and fiance’ Elizabeth Conley, Dillion West, Eleshia (Markus) Wein, and Shandayla Rowe, and grandmother Glenna West.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Robin, and nephew: Bryson Hughes.
Devin attended West Central Schools and worked as a landscaper.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Oct.5), at the church with Rev. James Rowe officiating. Interment will tabe in Goodway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family.
The Boersma Funeral Home in Wheatfield is in charge of arrangements.
Jeannetta M. Shafer
December 10, 1917 to October 1, 2012
ROYAL CENTER - Jeannetta M. Shafer, 94, of Provo, Utah, formerly of Lucerne and Rochester, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1.
Born Dec. 10, 1917, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Emmett O. and Beatrice G. (McClellan) Day. On Aug. 27, 1939, she married Carl Dean Shafer. He preceded in death in 1994.
 Survivors include her daughter, LeAnn Shafer Eliason of Provo, Utah; sons, Steven C. Shafer of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and Jame M. Shafer of Black Hawk, Colorado. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Geneva Day Shafer in 2004 and brothers, Wayne Day in 1991 and Melbourne Day in 1965.
Mrs. Shafer was a 1936 Star City High School graduate and a graduate of Logansport Business College. She was a former agent for the Fulton County Agricultural Stabilization Committee. She was a member of Zion Methodist Church in Lucerne.
Private services and burial will be held at Zion Methodist Cemetery at a later date.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center.
Nancy K. Johnson
July 17, 1943 to September 20, 2012
WINAMAC - Nancy K. Johnson, 69, of Conroe, Texas, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at her home.
She was born to Floyd and Dorthy Schultz Heald on July 17, 1943 in Francesville..
Survivors include:
Denise (Terry) Beckner, Winamac, Daughter
Kathy (Glen) Zellers, Winamac, Daughter
James (Maria) Nicolas, Winamac, Son
Jeffery V. (Kelly) Johnson, Cypress, TX, Son
Rex (Paige) Johnson, Conroe, TX, Son
Craig (Kristy) Johnson, Conroe, TX, Son
Grandchildren: Jamie Beckner, Jeremy (Stacey) Beckner, Amanda (Brian) Kistler, Beth (Ben) Christian, Matthew (Kim) Nicolas, Nicole Nicolas, Keith Fritz, Emily Fritz, Nick Fritz, Katie Johnson, Mitchell Johnson, Miranda Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Rex Johnson, Jake Johnson, Shelby Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Vanden Johnson, and Avery Johnson
7 Great Grandchildren
Chico (Rick) Horner, LaPorte, Sister
Betty (Kevin) Murphy, Cininnati, OH, Sister
Pauline (Dan) Chiz, Hickory, NC, Sister
Paul (Pam) Thomas, Winamac, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Floyd Heald, Father
Dorthy Schultz Thomas, Mother
Scott Murphy, Nephew
Mrs. Johnson had lived in Texas since 1976. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, and reading. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Nov. 3), at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Pastor Donald Norrick officiating.
Memorial donations may be made the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling local arrangements.
Lester L. Manis
January 13, 1929 to October 5, 2012
WINAMAC - Lester L. "Bud" Manis, 83, of Winamac, died at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, at his residence.
He was born on Jan. 13, 1929 in Hammond, to the late Lester S. and Ruth Gray Manis. He married Deloris J. Brown on Nov. 4, 1950 at the Knox United Methodist Church, Knox. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Deborah D. (Bob) Carpenter, Lafayette, Daughter
Suzanne M. (Tim) Coonrod, Mooresville, Daughter
Mary Margaret (Jack) Van Lieshout, Evansville, Daughter
Jeffery A. (Laurie) Johnston, Winamac, Grandson
Sabra A. (Mark) Hanson, Star City, Granddaughter
Anastacia Lyn Burgener, Evansville, Granddaughter
3 great-grandchildren
3 Sisters
Preceded in death by:
1 Half Brother
Mr. Manis served as an MP in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He liked old cars and antique guns. He especially loved to fly is private plane.
No services will be held. Private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling arrangements.
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