Obituaries

Anna Durkee

December 31, 1913 to January 7, 2012

WINAMAC - Anna Elizabeth Durkee, 98, Medaryville (formerly of Francesville), passed away at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at Kindred Hosital, Mishawaka.

She was born Dec. 31, 1913, in Pierce, TX, to the late Arthur C. and Rhoda A. Shoptaugh Armstrong. She was married in March 28, 1937, in Hammond, to Russell Durkee. He passed away in 1991.

Survivors include:
Alice LaBuda, Medaryville, Daughter
David Durkee, Rochester, Son
14 Grandchldren
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Rhoda Hofferth, Daughter
Lois Fitch, Daughter
3 Grandchildren
George Armstrong, Brother
Willis Armstrong, Brother
Howard Armstrong, Brother

Mrs. Durkee was a graduate of Hammond High School, where she participated in the school's orchestra. She was a former resident of Hebron and Francesville. She resided in Medaryville the past 12 years. She was a member of the Francesville Christian Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading books, and gardening.

Friends may call after 12 noon Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral wervice will follow at 1 p.m., (Friday, Jan. 13), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Martin Master

January 13, 1930 to January 8, 2012

WINAMAC - Martin Gerald "Jack" Master, 81, Monterey, passed away at 5:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Monterey, to the late Edward C. and Ida A. Appler Master. He married Carol D. Wolfram on Oct. 28, 1950, in Monterey. She survives.

Survivors include:
W. John ( Sandy) Master, Monterey, Son
Martin G. Master Jr., Monterey, Son
Brett A. (Theresa) Master, Fountain, FL, Son
Matthew G. (Cindy) Master, Culver, Son
Shawn E. (Ellen) Master, Plymouth, Son
19 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Alberta Wilcockson, Plymouth, Sister
Jean Rensberger, Argos, Sister
Karl E. Master Sr., Monterey, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Dorothy Langenbahn, Sister
Wilma Kelsey, Sister
Martha Master, Sister
Pauline Good, Sister
Phil Master, Brother
Rudy Master, Brother
John Master, Brother

Soon after graduation from Monterey High School, Mr. Master was employed by Studebaker Automotive for several years and later was a mechanic at Superior Freight Lines, South Bend. He was the former owner of Jack's Sinclair Station and Master Hardware in Monterey. He served his community as a plumber and electrician following his retirement. He considered himself a "Jack" of all trades and a master of none. 

He was a formerly active member of the Monterey Lion's Club. He was a life-long member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. He attended all eight grades at St. Anne's School. He enjoyed building model airplanes. His hobbies included shooting guns, bowling, ice skating and hunting.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 12), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

Annamae T. Carnett

December 30, 2011

CULVER - Annamae T. Carnett, 90, Winamac, died at 9:42 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 12, 1921 in Whiting. She married Clyde L. Carnett on Nov. 20, 1954. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include four sons, Clyde Carnett, of Highland, Donald Dooley, San Angelo, Texas, Dick Carnett, of Hammond, and Joe Carnett, of Hiram, Ga.; and three daughters, Carla Clark, of Pasedena, Fla., Linda Hotuyec, of Joliet, Ill., and Marty Acosta, of Joliet, Ill.M

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters and one daughter.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Odom Funeral Home, Culver. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012), at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Equality, Ill.

Memorial donations may be made to the Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.

Lewis C. Tieman

March 4,1947 to January 3, 2012

WINAMAC - Lewis Charles Tieman, 64, of Orange Park, FL, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, at his residence.

He was born March 4, 1947, in Pulaski, to the late Preston and Florentine Perwitz Tieman.

Survivors include:
Norma L. Blankenberg, Orange Park, FL, Companion
Gene (Laura) Tieman, Wisconsin,  Brother & Sister-in-law
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters

Mr. Tieman was retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of service. He was a life member of the VFW in Middleberg, FL and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the FOE, where he served as Chaplain. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, and Shriners. He and his companion, Norma, attended Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL.They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome. He enjoyed boating and fishing.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Fla. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Friday, Jan. 6), at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at a later date in the Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski, IN.

Millie Ludwig

July 16, 1931 to January 4, 2012

WINAMAC - Millie P. Ludwig, 80, Monterey, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

She was born July 16, 1931, in Jonesboro, IN, to Pauline Griffith. She married  Frank E. Ludwig on May 6, 1956, in Monterey. He survives.

Survivors include:
Betty E. Taylor, Beaver, OH, Daughter
Frank E. Ludwig Jr., Elkhart, Son
Carol S. Rouse, Monterey, Daughter
Curtis Taylor, Grandson
Andrew Taylor, Grandson
Kyle Taylor, Grandson
Matthew Taylor, Grandson
Caterina Taylor, Granddaughter
Janelle Ludwig, Granddaughter
Michael Rouse, Grandson
Crystal Rouse, Granddaughter
Sly Taylor, Great Grandson
Chase Conley, Great Grandson
Logan Taylor, Great Grandson
Harold Gotschall, Converse, Half-brother

Preceded in death by:
Pauline Griffith Gotschall, Mother
Chester Gotschall, Step-father

Mrs. Ludwig was a 1949 graduate of Monterey High School and worked in the Monterey Garment Factory following graduation. She lived in the Monterey area all of her married life.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, and one hour before the service Saturday, at the Ora Gospel Chapel, Ora. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Jan. 7), at the church with Pastor Don Franklin and Pastor Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be in Riverbank Cemetery, Winamac.

Linda Fry

March 8, 1948 to December 27, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Linda Lou Reed Fry, 63, of Lima, Ohio (formerly of Star City), died Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Born March 8, 1948 in Logansport, she was the only child of the late Paul and Bertha Mays Reed. On June 22, 1966, she married the late Eugene G. Fry in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Survivors include her son, Robert and his wife, Michelle (Meyers) Fry of Lima, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Judy Fry Galaher and friend, Eric Prentice of Winamac and Beverly Fry Sproles and husband, Brandon of Monticello; nieces, Becky Litke and friend, Terry Brown of Kewanna and Kim Litke Fox and husband, Randy of Winamac and nephew, Anthony Sproles and wife, Jean of Bloomington, Illinois. She is also survived by two great nieces, Brandi Fox Kappes and husband, Bryce and Lindsey Fox, and two great nephews, Austin Sproles and Matt Sproles.

She was preceded in death by daughter Kristine Fry and nephew Kevin Litke.

Although she grew up in California, Mrs. Fry lived nearly her entire adult life in Pulaski County with her husband and children. She was a lifetime homemaker and cherished her family very much. She was an avid horseback rider and animal lover. She always had pets such as dogs, cats and even a few wild critters such as raccoon, rabbits and deer. She was also very involved in helping her husband with their Indiana wildlife habitat.

She enjoyed playing cards, crafts and photography, especially of wildlife. One of her greatest joys was traveling the back roads of America with her family where they shared numerous adventures. In later years, she spent winter months in South Padre Island, Texas with her two cats, Abby and Mittens.

Visitation will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Friday, Dec. 30), at Victor Chapel Cemetery, located in rural Pulaski County near Star City.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a cat/dog protection organization, a wildlife program or environmental program in Linda’s name.