Obituaries
Nancy L. Motuliak
August 14, 1937 to June 2, 2012
LAFAYETTE - Nancy L. Motuliak, 74, of Lafayette, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital East in Lafayette 6:25 a.m., Saturday June 2, where she had been a patient for three days.
She was born in Winamac, Aug. 14, 1937, the daughter of the late Herman Henry and Leona Pearl Smith Rausch, and had resided in Lafayette since 1955.
 Surviving is a daughter, Michelle Lynn Jubera (husband Robert) of St. John; 3 sons, Marc Peter Motuliak (wife Kimberly) of Lafayette; Michael Anthony Motuliak (wife Karen Arth) of Battle Ground; Matthew Kassian Motuliak of Lafayette; 1 sister, Mary Frances Kiser of Royal Center; and a brother, James Rausch (wife Jean) of Star City. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, John Rausch.
Mrs. Motuliak was a graduate of Winamac High School and attended Indiana University at Bloomington. She was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral; a member of the Altar & Rosary Society; a current member of the Parish Council; served as a Eucharistic Minister; a member of Christ Renews His Parish and was a member and past president of Delta Chi Sigma Sorority, Indiana Province.
She loved to travel, especially group travel and spending good times with her many friends. She enjoyed watching Purdue basketball, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Chicago Cubs. She liked to garden, especially her flower garden and was a great fan of Elvis Presley. She was employed at National Homes for several years, and later as a court reporter for the Tippecanoe County Courts, and had also been employed as an executive assistant in the Purdue University Civil Engineering Department.
Friends may call from the Rosary at 4:45 p.m., until 7 p.m., Thursday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Lafayette. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (June 8), at St. Mary's Cathedral with Fr. Eric Underwood, Fr. Dan Gartland and Fr. Robert Klemme officiating, with interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
If friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cathedral.
Hahn-Groeber Funeral & Cremation Services, Lafayette, is caring for the family.
Mary Irene Nice Newell
March 24, 1944 - June 10, 2012
TUCSON, ARIZ. - Mary Irene Nice Newell, 68, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Winamac, died Sunday, June 10, following a valiant fight with cancer for over six years.
Born on March 24, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Myra Nice.
Survivors include her husband, William Newell; a daughter, Christine Emswiler; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; her stepmother, Dorothy Nice; a sister, Darlene Fritz; and two brothers, Bill and Bob Nice.
Mrs. Newell graduated in 1962 from Winamac High School and attended Indiana Business College. She worked for many years as an executive secretary. She was an accomplished musician and as a youth was active in the Methodist youth fellowship.
Local memorial services will be held at a later date.
Yvonne I. Brown
May 7, 1937 - June 8, 2012
WINAMAC - Yvonne I. Brown, 75, Winamac, passed away Friday, June 8.
She was born May 7, 1937, in Chicago.
She is survived by husband Dale Brown of Winamac, sons Alan (Lissa) Brown and Steve Brown, both of Valparaiso, and daughter Carol (Keith) Tripenfeldas of North Judson.
Mrs. Brown worked for Starke County Welfare.
There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Midwest Cremation Center, Inc.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson is taking care of arrangements.
Darl Daily
September 3, 1928 to June 6, 2012
ROYAL CENTER - Darl C. Daily, 83 of Kewanna, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born Sept. 3, 1928 in Star City, he was the son of the late Ernest and Alta Daily. He was married Sept. 3, 1950 to Merna Willoughby. She survives.
 Also surviving are children, Nancy Daily O’Connor (Ed) of Needham, Alan Daily (Darlene) of Star City and Robert Daily (Kate) of Kewanna; and brother-in-law, William Wagner of Star City. He is also survived by grandchildren, April, Bevin and Tim O’Connor, Shane (Michelle), Brandon (Andrea), Brock (Lindsay) and Shaw (Missy) Haselby, Natalie Daily Federer, Sarah and Jess Daily, Tasha (Jeff) Mitchell, Payton, Maggie and Dalton Daily; and great grandchildren, Alyssa, Hannah and Kiersten Haselby, Adam and Jace Haselby, Kale and Tanner Federer, Avery and Braylin Haselby and Brogan O’Connor; and nieces and nephews, William and Sue Peppers, Jim and Paula Daily, Diane and Jason Brantley, Dick and Marilyn Wagner and Jean and Bill King.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Neil Daily and his wife Sherry Daily; sister, Geneva Wagner, daughter, Linda Haselby and her husband, Gary Haselby; and nephew, Thomas Wagner.
Mr. Daily farmed all of his life with his family. He was truly happiest when driving a semi-truck or behind the wheel of a tractor. He enjoyed attending his son’s tractor-pulling events and didn’t miss a pull. He was a big supporter of his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church where he served as the congregation song leader for more than 40 years. He also formerly served two terms on the Eastern Pulaski School Board from 1976-1984.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (June 9), at the funeral home with pastors Kevin Drane and Kevin Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Star City United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Zelda Tetzloff
January 16, 1923 to June 8, 2012
FRANCESVILLE - Zelda B. Tetzloff, 89, of Francesville, died at 4:50 a.m., Friday, June 8, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Medaryville, the late Marion Francis and Milda Margot Foust Poisel. She married Arthur E. W. Tetzloff on Dec. 25, 1941 in Monticello. He died Jan. 7, 1974.
Survivors include:
John (Connie) Tetzloff, West Lafayette, Son
Larry (JoEllen) Tetzloff, Union Mills, Son
Margaret Teena King, Francesville, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Dorothy Owens, Francesville, Sister
Betty (Harold) Ailes, Medaryville, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Arthur E. Tetzloff, Jr., Son
Alladene R. Archer, Sister
Edwin Poisel, Brother
Elmer L. Poisel, Brother
Walter Poisel, Brother
Bill Poisel, Brother
Mrs. Tetzloff was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church in Medaryville. She loved gardening, doing crafts, and caring for her family. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m., Monday, at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour prior to services at the church Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m.,Tuesday (June 12), at the Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville, with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be in the Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Medaryville Christian Church.
Janet Willis
October 15, 1939 to June 1, 2012
WINAMAC - Janet Arleen Shannon Willis, 72, of LaPorte, (formerly of Winamac) died at 10:36 p.m., Friday, June 1, at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte.
She was born Oct. 15, 1939 in Crete, IL to the late Harold Thomas and Iris Fern Kersey Shannon.
 Survivors include:
Cindy (Steve) Willis Smith-Gazarkiewicz, LaPorte, Daughter
Stan (Rhonda) Willis, Rolling Prairie, Son
Darold (Joy) Willis, Hamlet, Son
Grandchildren: Shawn Smith, Sarah Smith, Brandon Willis, Bryan Willis, Rob Collins, Jacob Willis, Katie Willis 5 Great-grandchildren
Judy (George) Stinemetz, Winamac, Sister
Joan (Bob) Ryder, Knox, Sister
Jack (Brenda) Shannon, Winamac, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Jerry Shannon, Twin Brother
Betty McCord, Sister
Julia "Honey Girl" Shannon, Sister
Mrs. Willis had worked as a cook at the Michigan City School System and Camp Summit. She had also worked in home healthcare services. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and watching and feeding birds. She enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Tuesday, June 4) at the funeral home with Pastor James Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Carl L. March
February 20, 1949 to May 22, 2012
BLOOMINGTON - Carl L. March, 63, of Bloomington passed away Tuesday, May 22, at the I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis.
Born Feb. 20, 1949 in Logansport, he was the son of Darl and Essie (Parish) March.
 Survivors include two daughters, Nicole March of Austin, TX, Jenifer March Gillespie (Jason) of Indianapolis; one son, Matt March (Sabrina) of Bloomington; his significant other, Tammy March of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Cruz Herrera, Luke Gillespie and Zoey March; one sister, Betty Jo Litke (Fred) of Francesville; and a sister-in-law, Sharon March of Winamac.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert March.
Mr. March was the golf superintendent at Stone Crest Golf Course in Bedford. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed officiating basketball. He was a scratch golfer who loved playing golf with his friends.
Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard in Bloomington. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m., (Tuesday, May 29), at the funeral home. Pastor Danny Curry will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Carl March Golf Scholarship Fund for a Mitchell High School student. Donations may be made in care of the Hoosier Hills Credit Union, 630 Lincoln Ave., Bedford, IN 47421.
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