Obituaries

Ivan D. Haselby

October 27, 1922 to February 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Ivan D. "Ike" Haselby, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Grass Creek, to the late Firman and Hazel Hiatt Haselby. On Nov. 6, 1949, he married Pauline D. "Peg" Bonnell in Logansport. She died Nov. 9, 1984. On Dec. 26, 1992, he married Dolores C. Loehmer O'Connor in Winamac. She died Jan. 18, 2012.

Survivors include: 
Sherry (Bob) Simpson, Star City, Daughter 
Scott (Jenny) Simpson, Kansas City, MO, Grandson 
Tiffany (Scott) Brown, Lombard, IL, Granddaugter 
Emily Simpson, Jackson, MI, Granddaughter 
Charlotte (Tom) Blinn, Winamac, Sister 
Carol Danruther, Rensselaer, Sister 
Several Nieces & Nephews 
Regina (Bill) Biros, Chicago, Step-Daughter 
Monica (Kevin) Whiteman, Pulaski, Step-Daughter 
Bernadette (Jim) Stevenson, Belfast, ME, Step-Daughter 
Michael (Sherry) O'Connor, Winamac, Step-Son 
Martha Hayes (Greg Henneke) O'Connor, Indianapolis, Step-Daughter 
Jeneen (John) Wynalda, Step-Grandchild 
Juliet (Darryl) Jarmosco, Step-Grandchild 
Amie (Mike) Wharff, Step-Grandchild 
William (Tammy) Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Brian Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Karen Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Sean O'Connor, Step-Grandchild 
Ryan O'Connor, Step-Grandchild 
Cara (Kevin) Dulin, Step-Grandchild 
Christen (Jeremy) Shell, Step-Grandchild

Preceded in death by: 
Janet Sue Haselby, Infant Daughter 
Verla Bonnell, Sister 
Marie Zeider, Sister 
Berniece Capper, Sister 
Johnnie Haselby, Brother 
Harlan Haselby, Brother 
Robert "Sam" Haselby, Brother 
Bernic "Jake" Haselby, Brother 
Carl Gene Haselby, Infant Brother 
Darl Dean Haselby, Infant Brother 

Mr. Haselby spent most of his life as a farmer in Pulaski County. He also worked 17 years on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Logansport.  He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 and American Legion Post #91. He was an active member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He especially enjoyed working with the youth, organizing the Easter sunrise breakfast, and serving as head usher for many years. 

Mr. Haselby served as a Pulaski County Commissioner. He also served as a member of the Van Buren Township Advisory Board, Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District Board, Pulaski County Drainage Board, and Pulaski County Jail Building Corporation. He was also a member of the Star City Lions Club.

He liked listening to WGN Radio and books on tape as well as watching a variety of sporting events on TV. He was well known as one of the best Euchre players in the area. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.,Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the service at the church Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Feb. 24), at the Star City United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Mabry and Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church. 

Leona G. Eshelman

January 13, 1927 to January 14, 2012

GLENDALE, ARIZ. - Leona G. Eshelman, 85, died on Jan. 14 at Southwest Care Center in Peoria, Ariz. following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born on Jan. 13, 1927 in Winamac, the daughter of the late Clement Vernon and Mary Theresa Zellers. She first married William L. Wise. She later married Henry R. Eshelman, M.D.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Eshelman; two daughters: Linda L. Wise and Julianne [Bruce] Chambers; a son, David [Roxanne] Wise; two grandchildren, David Ian and Jennifer Chambers; one great-grandchild, Ian; a stepson, Kenneth [Rhonda] Eshelman.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Eileen Zellers.

Mrs. Eshelman worked as a bookkeeper. She later assisted her husband in his medial practice in Monterey. When he accepted a job as an emergency room physician at Boswell Hospital in Phoenix, the family moved to Arizona in 1971. She enjoyed spoiling her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She lived for her family.

Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale, Aria., is in charge of arrangements.

Richard D. Reinholt

June 9, 1928 to January 9, 2012

RANSON, W.VA. - Richard "Dick" Dean Reinholt, 83 of Kearneysville, W. Va., passed away Monday, Jan. 9,  at his home.

Born June 9, 1928 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Theodore and Hope Williams Reinholt.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Rose Weaver Reinholt at home, two sons, Jerry Reinholt and wife Wendy of New Windsor, Md., Andy Reinholt and wife Megan of Martinsburg, W. Va.,seven daughters, Barbara Bolinger and husband Vernon of Kearneysville, Linda Pingley and husband Randy of Gore, Va., Sandra Bolinger of Hagerstown, Md., Pam Smith and husband Dennis of Kearneysville, Robin Barb and husband Sheldon of Mathias, W.Va., Regina Philpott and husband David of New Windsor, Md. and Jenifer Hurd and husband Roger of Roanoke, Va., two sisters, Edith Loehr of Rodchester, Ind. and Deanna Bigley of Atlanta, Georgia, 22 grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 13 step greatgrandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son, Joseph Dean Reinholt, brother Russell Reinholt and sister Eleanor Richards.

Mr. Reinholt served in the U S Army, and worked as a farmer for many people.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. , Friday (Jan. 13), at the Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home, Ranson, W. Va., with Jerry Reinholt officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Chapel.

John G. Taylor

January 30, 1966 to January 29, 2012

NORTH JUDSON - John G. Taylor, 45, of Medaryville, died on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born on Jan. 30, 1966 in Knox, he was the son of Glenn and Lynda Taylor. He married Nancy Scholz on Sept. 11, 1993 in San Pierre, he . She survives.

Also surviving are; his parents, Glenn and Lynda Taylor of Culver; two daughters: Hannah and Emma Taylor of Medaryville; his father-in-law, Ed Scholz of San Pierre; a sister, Colleen [John] Tripenfeldas of Winamac; a brother-in-law, Gus [Jackie] Scholz of North Judson; and three sisters-in-law: Pam [Ron] Brown of North Judson, Romel Scholtz of San Pierre and Debbie Scholz of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Betty Scholz.

Mr. Taylor was a Knox High School graduate. He was employed in the maintenance department at Plymouth Tube. He loved to hunt, and he loved spending time with his daughters and his wife.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. (CST), Thursday, at Braman and Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CST), Friday (Feb. 3), at St. Lukes Community Church in San Pierre. Rev. Richard Holtz will officiate. Burial will be in San Pierre Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund for Mr. Taylor's two daughters in care of their mother, Nancy Taylor.

Carl Kruger

May 12, 1937 to February 15, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Carl M. Kruger, 74, Francesville, passed away at 8:33 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born May 12, 1937, in Francesville, to the late Melvin and Sylvia Edna Timmons Kruger. He was married on Oct. 28, 1956, in Francesville, to Betty L. Grieger.  She survives.

Also surviving are:
Cynthia (Thomas) Hickle, Winamac, Daughter
Douglas Kruger, Francesville, Son
Jeffrey (Juanita) Kruger, Lafayette, Son
Tiffany Rife, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Britni (Jason) Brown, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Brandon (Melissa) Hickle, Winamac, Grandson
Alissa Kruger, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Chaz Kruger, Lafayette, Grandson
Kaleb Hickle, Winamac, Great Grandson
Kale Hickle, Winamac, Great Grandson
Devon (Phyllis) Kruger, Francesville, Brother
Barbara Tillett, Fishers, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Colin Kruger, Twin Brother

Mr. Kruger was a member of St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville. He was a 50-year member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge #262, and a former member of the Francesville Lion's Club. He was also a former member of the Pulaski Co. 4-H Swine Committee.

He was a lifelong farmer. He also had been employed at Donaldson's, Rensselaer, for 10 years, and at Black Gold Farms, Winamac. He was a longtime substitute U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier. He was an avid Purdue University sports fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He also enjoyed sitting on his porch waving at all those who drove by his house and he also enjoyed mowing his lawn. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Feb. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor T. J. Jenney officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem UCC Youth Program or the American Lung Association.

Milton J. Poston

August 21, 1935 to February 11, 2012

WINAMAC - Milton J. Poston, 76, of Kewanna, passed away at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Rensselaer, to the late Walter Milton and Diana Lucille Thompson Poston. He married Mary E. Turner on Oct. 1, 1968 in Lubbock, TX. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
John W. (Jean) Turner, Sr., Wanatah, Step-Son 
Dennis L. "Denver" (Carol) Turner, Hanna, Step-Son 
Betty Jean Mann, Knox, Step-Daughter 
Jack D. (Margaret) Turner, LaCrosse, Step-Son 
Pam (Robert) Dolliver, Valparaiso, Step-Daughter 
Several Step-Grandchildren & Step-Great-Grandchildren 
Virginia Thomas, Knox, Sister 
Maddline Coleman, Biloxi, MS, Sister 
Russell David Poston, Fair Hope, AL, Brother 
Oscar Glen Poston, Kalamazoo, MI, Brother 
Daniel (Scheryl) Poston, Leesburg, Brother 
Loretta Poston, LaPorte, Sister 
Aunt Gerty & Cousins 
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Warren David Poston, Brother Mr. Poston worked for over 50 years as a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army. He and his wife ived on Bruce Lake for over 20 years. He was a member of the Bruce Lake - Lake Association. He was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed mushroom hunting. He liked to keep track of his step-great-grandson's basketball career. 

A memorial service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, at a later date. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. 

Memorial donations may be given to the family.