Obituaries

Ruth B. Leman

March 16, 1914 to March 15, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Ruth B. Leman, 97, of Francesville, died at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville. 

She was born March 16, 1914 in Morton, IL to the late Christian and Rosa Byer Musselman. She married Edward Leman on Feb. 16, 1936. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1990.

She is survived by:
Howard (Carol) Leman, Sebring, FL, Son
Roberta (Ron) DeGraaff, Kokomo, Daughter
Gary (Ruth) Leman, Ft. Wayne, Son
David (Elaine) Leman, Findlay, OH, Son
Daniel (Linda) Leman, Francesville, Son
Steven (Patty) Leman, Delphi, Son
Michael (Tina) Leman, Francesville, Son
Sharon (Garry) Cotner, Winamac, Daughter
23 Grandchildren
32 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Timothy Leman, Son
Justin Leman, Grandson
Matthew Leman, Grandson
4 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters
8 Brothers 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday (March 20), at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Howard Leman officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Baptist Children's Home, Gideon's International or Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

Mrs. Leman was a member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. During the Great Depression, she and her sister Emily sang live on the radio with their ukuleles. She loved music, especially hymns. She enjoyed singing as well as playing the piano. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who modeled her Christian faith to her family.

Kenneth Stidham

March 11, 2012

CULVER - Kenneth Stidham, 78, Monterey, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, March 11, in Knox.

Survivors include daughters, Karen Ketcham, of Culver, and Pamela Hovarter, of Knox; brother, David Stidham, of Hyden, Ky.; and sister, Gladys Bowling, of Hyden, Ky.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Odom Funeral Home, Culver. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (March 17), at the United Methodist Church, Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church. Monterey.

Terry L. Maxson

November 20, 1952 to March 10, 2012

ROYAL CENTER - Terry Lynn Maxson, 59, of Star City, died at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born on Nov. 20, 1952 in Big Springs, Texas, he was the son of Melvin Edward (Corky) and Gertrude Adeline (Maas) Maxson. He married Constance (Connie) Laraine Smith on April 2, 1977 in Monticello. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter Tracey Lynn [Brandon] Collins of Monterey and their son Joey; daughter Kari Beth Stout [John Haley] of Winamac and their children Kori Stout and Quentin, Justin and Caitlin Haley; son Jeffrey D. (Maxson) Abbott; two sisters: Kim [Clifford] Hardesty of Brookston and Connie Maxson of Monticello; three brothers: William [Marletta] Maxson of Monticello, Jerry [Peggy] Pickett of Delphi and Jim [Star] Nightengale of Reynolds; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Gertrude (Honey) and Paul (Pete) Pickett; his father, Melvin (Corky) Maxson; a sister, Lisa Louise Pickett; grandparents Dwayne and Gertrude Shertzer; and a niece, Jackie Pickett Ruiz.

Mr. Maxson was a former resident of Monticello and graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1972.
He worked with the NAPA Corporation for his entire career, beginning in Rensselaer and Monticello, transferring to Winamac in 1978. He spent two years as I.B.S. Manager for the NAPA City Garage of Kokomo where he dealt with the city of Kokomo's vehicle parts, from police cars, fire trucks, emergency vehicles to garbage trucks and everything inbetween. He was especially proud of his accomplishments at Kokomo and enjoyed seeing all his customers on the route and in the store at NAPA.

He had been a volunteer firefighter for Star City. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #81 in Monticello for 38 years.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday (March 14), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home in Royal Center. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Star City West Cemetery.

Iris R. Malchow

April 26, 1917 to March 13, 2012

WINAMAC - Iris R. Malchow, 94, of Winamac, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. 

She was born April 26, 1917, in Idaville, to the late Clarence and Theresa Eaglehoff Carnahan. She married Carl William Malchow on Feb. 16, 1938, in Buffalo. He passed away April 17, 1997. 

Survivors include: 
Jenean (Phillip) Keyton, Greentown, Daughter 
Bill (Dorothy) Malchow, Star City, Son 
Richard (Barbara) Miller, Mexico, IN, Grandson 
Frank (Meg) Keyton, London, KY, Grandson 
Jeff (Becky) Keyton, Kokomo, Grandson 
Rob (Wendy) Malchow, Rochester, Grandson 
Mike (Stepanie) Malchow, Star City, Grandson 
Doug (Lisa) Malchow, Winamac, Grandson 
13 Great Grandchildren 
1 Step Great Great Grandchild 
Ione Hubbard, Monticello, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Norma Zoe Coble, Sister 
Issac Carnahan, Brother 
Arthur Carnahan, Brother

Mrs. Malchow was a former production worker at Bryan Manufacturing, Monticello, and Eaton Controls, Winamac. She also had been employed as a clerk at the Winamac Branch of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

She was a longtime member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. She was also a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #96, Winamac. She had been a very active member of the Pulaski County Republican Party and had served as the Indian Creek Precinct Committee Woman for many years. She was always present at her grandchildren's sporting and school events. She always looked forward to family gatherings. 

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The Order of Eastern Star #96 will conduct a service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (March 16), at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Kleymann officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society or the Pulaski Health Care Center.

Melvin D. Owens

July 5, 1930 to March 10, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Melvin D. Owens, 81, of Medaryville,  passed away at 6:36 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 5, 1930, in Parr, to the late Omer James and Beatrice Janie Jones Owens. He married Velma Moore on Oct. 20, 1950 in Rensselaer. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Stephen D. (Cheryl) Owens, Medaryville, Son
Karen M. (Bert) Johnson, Buffalo, Daughter
Crystal A. (Kenny) Smith, Medaryville, Daughter
Susan L. (Millard Ray) Jones, Monticello, Daughter
Jody L. (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Son
8 Grandchildren
4 Step Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty L. (Eligah) Joseph, Buffalo, Sister
Clem Allen "Sonny" (Ina) Owens, Kentucky, Brother
Kevin Paul Owens, Medaryville, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mr. Owens was a member of the Ironworkers Local #379. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He liked camping, traveling & fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (March 15) at the funeral home with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

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

Phyllis L. Woodward

May 23, 1929 to March 4, 2012

CULVER - Phyllis Lou Woodward, 82, of Monterey, passed away at 11:12 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at the Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.

She was born May 23, 1929 in Winamac to Jonathan and Ruth (Miller) Powers. Her mother passed away when Phyllis was only two years old. Phyllis married Max William Woodward on July 16, 1949, in Knox. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1991.

Survivors include daughters Sherry (Tom) Hunneshagen and Renita (Jim) Potthoff of Monterey, and Kim Woodward of Plano, Texas; grandchildren Kellie (Pete) Manzuk, Mike Potthoff, Jason (Monica) Potthoff, Jenny (Rob) Hurford, Krista (Brandon) Van Horn, Colin Ackerman, and Lauren Ackerman; and 5 great-grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Carol Lynn, brother Gene Powers; and sisters Betty Millard, Anne Bissell, Edith Olds, and Helen Decker.

Mrs. Woodward worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years.  She was also a teller at the First National Bank for 10 years.  She was a member of a ladies bowling league.  She also enjoyed playing cards, particularly euchre, as well as Notre Dame sports and the Chicago Cubs.  She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey.

A time of sharing memories with the family will be held at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver, from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, with a spiritual wake service at 7 p.m.  Father Bert Woolson will officiate a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., Friday (March 9), at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey.  Burial will follow at the St. Anne’s Cemetery, Monterey.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey.