Obituaries
Catherine M. Nufer
October 4, 1928 to February 9, 2012
WINAMAC - Catherine M. Nufer, 83, of Winamac, passed away at 7:48 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Winamac to the late Daniel and Emma Shorter Winter. She married James G. Nufer on June 4, 1960 in Medaryville. He died May 7, 2001.
 Survivors include:
Frank (Joan) Winter, Monterey, Brother & Sister-in-law
Daniel Winter, Galveston, Brother
Sister Clarise Winter, Kokomo, Sister
Agnes (Leo) Siemens, Medaryville, Sister & Brother-in-law
She was preceded in death by:
Madelyn Martin Sister
Myra Winter Sister-in-law
Mrs. Nufer was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. She had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory and also as a bookkeeper at Mayhew Elevator.
She was an exceptionally gifted woman who used her gifts in service to others. She greatly enjoyed creating a warm and inviting home, doing much of the work herself. Her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens provided beauty and food for family and friends. A marvelous seamstress, she, for many years, made clothing for herself, her husband, and others. Her beautiful afghans now grace the homes of many, received as gifts from Mrs. Nufer or donated by her as fundraisers for the many charitable causes which she embraced. Never a woman of considerable means, her great generosity enriched the lives of many.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. A scriptural wake service will immediately follow the rosary. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Feb.13), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
Barbara R. Crist
March 2, 1938 to February 9, 2012
WINAMAC - Barbara Rose Crist, 73, of Pulaski, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at her residence.
She was born March 2, 1938, in Pulaski, to the late John Howard and Rose F. Lanz Tieman. She married Gilbert Bryce Crist on Oct. 22, 1960 in Pulaski. He died Jan. 8, 1994.
 Survivors include:
Pattie S. (John) Shidler, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Keith E. (Sandy) Crist, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Jeanne Ann (Tim) Hopkins, Grandchild
John Bryce Shidler, Grandchild
Stephanie Crist, Grandchild
Jillian Crist, Grandchild
Noah, Great Grandchild
Isaiah, Great Grandchild
Judith Cosgray, Sister
Betty Ploss, Sister
James Crist, Brother-in-law
Mrs. Crist graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis in 1959. She worked at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer and Pulaski Memorial in Winamac. She worked for Dr. William Thompson in Winamac until her retirement in 1988. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and was a member of the Christian Mothers. She was active in the Northern Indiana Power From the Past organization and its Quilt Show, and the Pulaski Fest-a-Mill (Christmas Lights) Committee for which she served as secretary and treasurer.
Friends may call from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Tuesday, Feb. 14), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to: Pulaski County Food Pantry.
Oliver J. Ingram
June 3, 1937 to February 3, 2012
KEWANNA - Oliver Jay “OJ” Ingram, 74 of Indianapolis, formerly of Kewanna and Winamac, passed away peacefully Feb. 3, at his residence.
Born June 3, 1937 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Charles Lee and Lillian Nelson Ingram.
 Survivors include his wife, Marsha Arnold of Indianapolis; children, Debora Girton (Tim) of Winamac, John Jay Ingram (Carrie) of Winamac, Denise Hiatt (Troy) of Star City, Michael Lee Ingram (Holly) of South Bend; stepson, Randy Arnold of Indianapolis; sister, Shirley Bussert of Kewanna; and grandchildren, Christina Girton Kviz, Jeffrey Girton, Zachary Finley, and Shannon Finley. He is also survived by four step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Woody Ingram, Dick Ingram, Bill Ingram and Donny Ingram.
Mr. Ingram had worked on the railroad his entire life. He formerly worked for Penn Central Railroad as a brakeman, firearm and engineer. He also formerly worked for Indiana High Rail as an engineer.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday, at Eternal-Life Tabernacle on Raymond St. in Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 11), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service on Saturday at the Kewanna Chapel. Burial will be at Barnett Cemetery in Kewanna.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung and/or American Diabetes Associations.
Robert B. Polstra
October 8, 1955 to February 7, 2012
WINAMAC - Robert Bruce Polstra, 56, of Winamac, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
He was born Oct. 8, 1955, in Logansport, to Gerald and Betty Button Polstra.
 Survivors include:
Robert Bruce (Tanya) Polstra, Jr., Riverside, CA, Son & daughter-in-law
Chad Polstra, Atlanta, Son
Mandi Polstra, Rochester, Daughter
Brandi Osborn, Rochester, Daughter
Gerald & Betty Polstra, Star City, Parents
Michael Polstra, Winamac, Brother
Darlene (Alan) Daily, Star City, Sister
Elizabeth Button, Winamac, Maternal Grandmother
Several nieces & nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Forrest "Frosty" Button, Maternal Grandfather
C.J. "Abie" Polstra, Paternal Grandfather
Roberta Gahagan Polstra Barnes, Paternal Grandmother
Mr. Polstra attended the Methodist Church. He worked as a welder at Galbreath Inc, in Winamac for 33 years. He was a member of ABATE.He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and loved his dog "Jack". He attended the Indiana State School for the Deaf for 10 years and was active in the Alumni Association.
Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., (Monday, Feb. 13), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Mabry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac
Memorial donations may be given to Indiana State School for the Deaf Alumni Association or ABATE.
Mabel A. May
December 18, 1916 to February 2, 2012
KNOX - Mabel Alice Hutchinson May, 95, of Monterey, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, at the home of her son in Crown Point.
She was born Dec. 18,1916, in Chicago.
She is survived by one daughter, Nancy L. Griffiths of Gary; one son, Larry H. (Betty) May of Crown Point; 13 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. May; daughters: Bonnie L. Warner, Pamella K. May; siblings: Bruce, Clark, June, Miriam and Varner.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. (CST), Saturday, at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 E. Franciscan Dr., (south of St. Rd. 231 on St. Rd. 55), Crown Point. Another visitation will be from 10 a.m. (CST), until the time of the service Monday, at Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CST), (Monday, Feb. 6), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox.
Larry R. Rans
May 23, 1935 to February 6, 2012
KEWANNA - Larry R. Rans, 76, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 6, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born May 23, 1935 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Delbert Roy and Ethel Faye (Rouch) Rans. On Sept. 25, 1953 he married Elaine E. Larkin; she survives.
 Also surviving are sons, Robert L. Rans (Donna Dugan) of Culver and Larry David Rans (Barbara) of Culver; daughters, Susan E. Crawford (Kent Bonnell) of Winamac and Diana F. Sollars (Tom Moore) of Monticello; brother, Joe Rans (Joan) of Akron and sister, Virginia Agnew of Kewanna; grandchildren, Kyle Rans (Stacy) of Royal Center, Julie Robertson( Jimmy Vicsik) of Elkhart, Joshua Sollars of Flora, Benjamin Rans (Erin) of Elkhart, Cody Rans (Kati) of Mishawaka and Carol Prophet (Shaun) of Monticello. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by 7 brothers, Billy Richard Rans, Harold Rans, Hubert Rans, Raymond Rans, Delbert Rans, Jr., Paul Rans and Lowell Rans and 4 sisters, Helen Worl, Lois Bell, Ethel Stipp and Lorene Wood.
Mr. Rans was a 1953 Kewanna High School graduate where he started on the basketball team for four years. He was a retired dairy farmer. He also retired after 15 years at Walmart in Rochester. He was a former Aubbeenaubbee Twp. 4-H leader for 10 years. He was an avid I.U. fan and Bob Knight fan. He was a former member of International Harvesters Collectors Club. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 9), at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Collins officiating. Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hope Hospice of Fulton County and/or Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery Association.
Chase A. Bonnell
November 21, 1984 to January 28, 2012
ROYAL CENTER - Chase Andrew Bonnell, 27, of Winamac passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, at his residence.
Born on Nov. 21, 1984 in Rochester, he was the son of Brad J. Bonnell and Michele A. Spoor.
 Survivors include his father, Brad J. Bonnell (Tammy) of Winamac, his mother, Michele Willing (Chris) of Winamac, brother, Evan Bonnell of Winamac, step brother, Christopher Willing of Logansport, grandparents, Richard and Pauline Smith and Jay and Shirley Bonnell, all of Winamac, and Gary and Dorothy Spoor of Cookeville, TN., and great grandmother, Jean Spoor of Culver.
He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Lester Spoor, Ralph and Florence Heims, Frank and Evelyn Miller and Sherald and Verla Bonnell and cousin, Emily Bonnell.
Mr. Bonnell was an avid sports fan.
Services will be private. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Harrison Metzger Rans Funeral Home in Royal Center.
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