Obituaries

Margaret E. DePoy

January 19, 1917 to November 10, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Margaret E. DePoy, 94 of Star City, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

Born Jan. 19, 1917 in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Arvilla (DeWitt) Dilts. On Feb. 26, 1938, she married Burlen DePoy. He preceded in death on Sept. 14, 1986.

Survivors include her son, Lee DePoy and wife Kathy of Royal Center; daughters, Barbra Lothamer and husband, Jim of Fort Wayne and Sherry Kough and husband, Joe of Star City. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson and 1 great granddaughter.

Mrs. DePoy was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a former member of Church of Christ in Star City and later a member of the Church of Christ in Kewanna. She enjoyed growing flowers and quilting.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 13), at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Meneely officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Brian S. Doty

January 20, 1970 to November 8, 2011

KEWANNA - Brian S. Doty, 41, of Kewanna, died at 6:18 p.m., Nov. 8, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Born Jan. 20, 1970 in Winamac, he was the son of Michael W. and Betty Jo (Baldwin) Doty. On Jan. 21, 1995 he married Trina L. Eastwood. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Hunter S. Doty, Sydney B. Doty, Andrew B. Doty and Dawson J. Doty, all of Kewanna; his parents of Kewanna; brother, Todd M. Doty and his wife Cristi of Twelve Mile; mother- and father-in-law, Kenneth and Mae Eastwood, brother-in-law, Nick Eastwood and sister-in-law, Angie Blanchard and husband Chris, all of Kewanna; niece and nephews, Amber Esteban and husband Emmanuel, Quinton Doty and Keegan Doty, all of Twelve Mile.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles “Abie” and Ruby Baldwin and Ruth and William Doty and sister-in-law, Stephanie Crissinger.

Mr. Doty was a 1989 Winamac Community High School graduate. He formerly worked at Lobdell Emery in Argos as a press operator and welder. He also was formerly employed at the Braun Corporation in Winamac. He enjoyed deer hunting, mushroom hunting, fishing and most all spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday (Nov. 14), at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna. 

Nora E. Henley-Marquis

January 29, 1918 to November 10, 2011

WINAMAC - Nora Evelyn Henley-Marquis, 93, Winamac, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 29, 1918, in Pawnee, OK, to the late Leonard Floyd and Nora Cecelia Painter Bowen. She married Allen LeRoy Henley on Sept. 6, 1936 in Chicago. He died in 1981. She married Harold Marquis on Oct. 6, 1985 in Winamac. He died in 1998.

Survivors include:
Eleanor Faye Hein, Winamac, Daughter
Robert Allen Henley, Carlsbad, CA, Son
Orville Bowen, Hammond, Brother
5 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
1 Step Great Grandchild

She was preceded in death by: 
Charles Hein, Son-in-law
James Patrick Hein, Grandson
Chad Layton, Step Great grandson
1 Step Great Grandchild
Olive Edinburn, Sister
Georgia Nelson, Sister
Marvin Bowen, Brother
Arthur Bowen, Half-Brother
John F. Bowen, Brother

Mrs. Marquis was a homemaker and independant business woman. She was a former linotype operator for the Pulaski County Journal. She also sold Avon products for 25 years. She was a real estate investor and managed her rental properties and farms.

She graduated with honors from John Marshall High School in Chicago in 1936. She enjoyed gardening and raising livestock. She always kept herself busy and enjoyed helping others. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was a big influence on them.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 13), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Lewellen officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Kidney Foundation or Parkinsons Awareness Association or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Eileen K. Pelsy Logan

August 26, 1923 to October 28, 2011

LAFAYETTE - Eileen Kathryn Pelsy Logan, 88, of Lafayette died at 12:26 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, surrounded by her family.

She was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Francesville, the daughter of the late John and Lydia Knochel Pelsy. On July 7, 1944 she married Howard Eldon Logan in Oak Park, IL. He died on May 29, 1974.

She is survived by her four children: Terry Lynn (husband, Fred Kramer) of Grant Park, IL; John Howard Eldon (wife, Beverly), Kathryn Eileen, and Kerry Lee, all of Lafayette. She has four grandchildren: Renee Marie Kramer Witucki (husband, Gary), Frederick John Kramer (wife, Joanna), Tricia Lynn Kramer Groot (husband, Henry) and John Paul Logan. She has four great grandchildren: Emma Kathryn, Matthew Henry and Laura Faythe Groot and Samantha Lee Witucki. Her brother, Vernon Pelsy lives in Francesville.

She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Pelsy and 2 infant brothers, Lester and Benjamin.

Mrs. Logan attended high school in Francesville, where she played the trumpet in band, and in 1941 she graduated with honors. She then worked her way through college in three years, graduating from Indiana University, Bloomington. She lived most of her adult life in Lafayette. After college she was employed by Bell & Howell, Chicago. During World War II, she worked at the Buick Plant in Chicago as a test cell operator, leading a group of engineers and others, who tested aircraft engines. She could determine performance of an airplane engine by its sound. She liked to paint and read and spend time with her family. She was baptized Dec. 18, 1939 at the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church and was a member of the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday at the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church, 1200 Tippecanoe Street, Lafayette, and  also on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., (Saturday, (Nov. 5), at the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church, followed by a luncheon in the church basement. A grave-side service will be held at 3:30 p.m/, also Saturday, in Francesville. Mrs. Logan will rest beside her husband, Howard, at the Roseland Cemetery, 12618 West 500 South, Francesville.

Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette, was entrusted with arrangements.

Phyllis J. Garigan

February 18, 1925 to November 3, 2011

WINAMAC - Phyllis Jeanne Garigan, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 9:32 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Monterey, to the late Earl and Marie Gettier Stout. She married Cleon Feece. He died on July 30, 1959. She later married Michael Garigan who died on July 15, 1983.

Survivors include:
Sheryl D. (Paul) DeGroot, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Mark A. (Sandra) Feece, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Gregory A. Feece, Winamac, Son
Kelly (Mike) Bierrum, Grandchild
Kimberly (Kevin) Podel, Grandchild
James (Misty) Feece, Grandchild
William Feece, Grandchild
Brian Podell, Great grandchild
Megan Podell, Great grandchild
Nathan Bierrum, Great grandchild
Katie Bierrum, Great grandchild
Shannon Bierrum, Great grandchild
Jaden Feece, Great grandchild
Jacob Feece, Great grandchild
Jeremiah Feece, Great grandchild
Eleanor Snodgrass, Ohio Sister
Shirley Stout Knox, Sister-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Earl Stout Jr., Brother
Forrest Stout, Brother
1 Great grandchild

Mrs. Garigan had worked as a seamtress for Hart, Shaftner & Marx in Rochester for many years. She also worked at the Rice Corp in Winamac and the sewing factory in Monterey. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary in Monterey and the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary in Winamac. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, and crossword puzzles. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday (Nov. 7), at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorial donatons may be given to the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary or to the local charity of the donor's choice.

Robert N. O'Donnell

January 12, 1933 to October 30, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Robert “Bobby” Norman O’Donnell, 78 of Winamac, passed away at 4:09 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born Jan. 12, 1933 in Jasper County, he was the son of the late John E. and Helen M. (Baker) O’Donnell. On Aug. 5, 1967 he married Bonnie L. Fitz, and she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Robert O’Donnell and wife, Sugil of Apopka, FL. and Stephen O’Donnell and wife, Karen of Goldsboro, N.C.; daughters, Michele Fox of Winamac, Anita “Tina” Geyer and husband, Gary of LaPorte, Michaela Stout and husband, Kurt of Star City, Connie Duda of Morton, IL., Bonnie Reinhold and husband, David of Winamac and Michelle O’Donnell of Tampa, FL.; and sister, Joan Page and husband, Raymond of Monon.

He was also survived by grandchildren, Shawn, Ryan, Steven, Drake and Robert O’Donnell, Evan, Robert II, Valarie, Jasmine, Ann Marie O’Donnell, Caitlin Miller, Cody J. Fox, Ashley Reinhold, LCPL, Ross Reinhold, Donald Stout, Megan Banerjee and husband, Chitrak, Kyla Stout, Christopher Duda and Stephanie Duda and great grandchildren, Robert III and Tre O’Donnell.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly O’Donnell, brothers, John O’Donnell and Hugh O’Donnell and sister, Margaret Weaver.

Mr. O'Donnell was a 1951 Pulaski High School graduate and was also a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. He worked at Galbreath, Inc. as plant supervisor, retiring in 1999 after 45 years. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. He was also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #1728 and the American Legion Post #71, both in Winamac.

He loved his dogs, camping and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel where there will be a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 3), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac with Father Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior’s Fund and/or one’s favorite charity.