Obituaries

Sarah E. McClung

July 6, 1918 to October 10, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Sarah Ellen (Myers) McClung, 93 of Winamac, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Monday, Oct. 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

Born July 6, 1918 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Essie (Whitlow) Myers. She grew up in Bloomington and was a 1936 Bloomington High School graduate, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She also attended Indiana University. On June 6, 1940, she married James Max McClung, and in 1947 they moved to Winamac. Mr. McClung preceded her in death on July 28, 1974.

Surviving are daughter, Karen McClung of Winamac, son, Thomas McClung of Tuscon, Arizona, brother, Paul William Myers and wife, Ann of Plainfield, granddaughter, Allison, and great grandchildren, Maggie and Sam. She is also survived by several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers.

Mrs. McClung had worked for the Pulaski County Public Library from 1975 until she retired in February 2000. She was active in the Mental Health Association and for many years she had collected, sorted, wrapped and delivered Christmas presents to Mental Health Hospitals. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bloomington and Winamac where she taught Sunday school and was active in CWF in both places. She was a member of Mother’s Club, the Federated Club for many years and was also a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star in Winamac.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday (Oct. 21). at First Christian Church in Winamac with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 12 to 1 p.m., at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN. 46996 and/or First Christian Church, 106 S. Market St., Winamac, IN. 46996.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Royal Center Chapel.

Joyce Myers

August 14, 1938 to October 8, 2011

FRANCEVILLE - Joyce Myers, 73, of Medaryville, passed away at 8:18 a.m., Saturday, Oct 8, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Medaryville, to the late John Samuel and Mildred Maxine Saltsman Musgrave. She married Robert Myers on May 25, 1956 in Winamac. He died Oct. 11, 2000.

Survivors include:
Robert G. (Cheri Lundstrom) Myers, Michigan City, Son
Anna M. Myers, Medaryville, Daughter
John F. (Sandra) Myers, Medaryville, Son
8 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Richard Lee (Loraine) Musgrave, LaPorte, Brother
Dorthy Jane (Jerry) Pass, Wheatfield, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jessica Michelle Storey, Infant Granddaughter 

Mrs. Myers was baptized at the Medaryville Christian Church. She had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory, and Schumacher Electric Corporation in Rensselaer. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, knitting and sewing. She loved spending time with her family.

Friends may call from 10:30 to11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m.,Saturday (Oct. 15), at the funeral home with Pastor Todd Masters officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

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

Judy Powers

November 21, 1940 to October 7, 2011

WINAMAC - Judith Powers, 70, Winamac, died at 11:24 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 21, 1940, in Chicago, to Albin and Dorothy Piet Wegner Sr. She married Ronald Powers on June 25, 1960 at St. Michael's Church in Chicago. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Linda E. Powers Nunez, Winamac, Daughter
Keith A. (Daun) Powers, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Kevin E. Powers, Winamac, Son
Jesse D. (Cindy) Stacy, Mansfield, TX, Son & daughter-in-law
Alyssa Powers Grandchild
Madison Powers Grandchild
Tyler Stacy Grandchild
Lauren Stacy Grandchild
Natalie Nunez Grandchild
Lauren Powers Grandchild
Ashlyn Powers Grandchild
Dorothy Wegner, Monticello, Mother
Joyce Weaver, Star City, Sister
Several Aunts and Uncles
Several Nieces and Nephews
Several Cousins

She was preceded in death by:
Sharon Powers, Daughter
Steven Powers, Son
Albin Wegner Sr., Father
Albin Wegner Jr., Brother
David Weaver, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Powers was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac, where she was a CCD instructor. She was a member of the VFW Post 1728 Ladies Auxiliary in Winamac. She was a former member of the Rich Grove Twp Advisory Board. She was a former committee chair of the Pulaski County Queen Pagaent for many years. She was a frequent volunteer for a variety of local charities. She was an avid supporter of Bluejay athletics and programs in North Judson. She was formerly employed as a receptionist and secretary at Bennett Insurance Agency in Winamac. She was an administrative assistant at the Pulaski County Justice Center. She enjoyed Bingo, traveling, spending time with her family and spending time at the boat. She especialy enjoyed her annual outings with the girls.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, and after 8 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. .A VFW Ladies Auxiliary Service will be at 8:15 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Oct. 12), at St. Peter's Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Children's Hospital.

Irene A. Dowling

March 21, 1923 to October 5, 2011

WINAMAC - Irene A. Dowling, 88, of Winamac, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born March 21, 1923, in Lyons, OH, to the late Corbie and Erma Lutton Bixler. She married Dennis Dowling on Sept. 28, 1946 in Napoleon, OH. He survives. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Survivors include: 
Jim (Edna) Dowling, Hopkinsville, KY, Son
Jerry (Carol) Dowling, Winamac, Son
Denise (Yolanda Baldwin) Dowling, North Aurora, IL, Daughter
Deelight (Richard) Murphy, Chicago, Daughter
Jeni Marcinkiewicz, Granddaughter
Stacey (Jeremy) Beckner, Granddaughter
Laura Dowling, Granddaughter
Maggie Marcinkiewicz, Great Granddaughter
Leo Marcinkiewicz, Great Grandson
Jayden Beckner, Great Grandson
5 Step Grandchildren
Viola (George) Cochran, Adrian, MI, Sister
Martha Harris, Sand Creek, MI, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Jeremy M. Dowling, Grandson
Larry E. Wilcox, Grandson
Mary Simpkins, Sister
Cleo Stutzman, Sister
Clarence "Mike" Bixler, Brother
Robert "Bob" Bixler, Brother
Ida Baldwin, Sister
Homer "Bill" Bixler, Brother
Margaret Butler, Sister
Jean Higley, Sister
1 Infant Sister

Mrs. Dowling was a Past-Noble Grand and former member of the Rebekah Lodge in Winamac, and a former member of the Rebekah Lodge in Jasper, MI and Elgin, IL. She worked at American Chain & Cable in Adrian, MI during World War II. She liked to fish and play BINGO. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, and picking fruit. She traveled many places.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at Anderson Funeral Home, 305 W. Beecher Rd. Adrian, MI. The funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday (Oct. 9), at the funeral home with Pastor Curt Mortimer officiating. Burial will take place in the Lyon's Cemetery in Lyons, OH.

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

Paul Altman

Walter J. Buczek

February 21, 1920 to October 4, 2011

MEDARYVILLE - Walter John Buczek, 91, Medaryville, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 5:45 p.m., at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born Feb. 21, 1920, in Calumet City, IL, to the late John and Tillie Pierszala Buczek.

Survivors include:
Wanda J. Jeleniewski Buczek, Medaryville, Wife
Patricia J. Osbourn, New Hope, PA, Daughter
David W. (Jean) Buczek, Rensselaer, Son
Nancy D. (Wesley) Jones, Kokomo, Daughter
James A. (Sheila) Buczek, Medaryville, Son
John R. Buczek, Medaryville, Son
Amy Osbourn Perniciaro, Granddaughter
Nicole Jones Babey, Granddaughter
Regina Buczek Hoeferlin, Granddaughter
Jobina Buczek (Brandon) Roberts, Granddaughter
Marc (Angela) Jones, Grandson
Adam Buczek, Grandson
Erica Buczek (Jeff) Mandsager, Granddaughter
Derek Buczek, Grandson
14 Great-Grandchildren
Joan Nalepa, Arlington, VA  Sister
Harriet Dokulil, Lowell, Sister
Marion Ogrodowski, Munster, Sister

He was preceded in death by
John Buczek, Jr., Brother

Mr. Buczek grew up in Hammond. As a teen, he bicycled with a friend to Medaryville, where he met his friend's uncle, Henry Bush. During high school, he worked nights in a book binding factory. He worked at Pullman Standard Company at the time of his entry into the military. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. He was a staff sargeant as a mechanical instructor and was later deployed to Okinawa. While stationed at Ft. Lewis, he met Wanda Jeleniewski. He was the best man and Wanda was the maid of honor in her brother's wedding. They first met on the steps of the cathedral as they entered the church. They were married six weeks later on Nov. 25, 1944 in Portland, OR just before he was deployed to Okinawa.

Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Buczek, the city boy, expressed his passion for farming. The couple moved to Lowell in 1946 to begin his career in farming and animal husbandry. In 1953, Henry Bush informed him of land available in Medaryville. In Decemeber 1953, Walter and Wanda bought "The Old Horse Ranch". It had 360 acres of which only 60 acres were cleared. They cleared an additional 140 acres to build their farm and raise their family.

Mr. Buczek was a lifetime member of St. Henry's Catholic Church in Medaryville. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked behind the scenes many decades at the Winamac Knights of Columbus Sunday BINGO. He was a member of the Polish National Alliance, the National Farmers Organization, and was a former Eagle. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 98 & Lion's Club in Medaryville. He achieved his dream of having his own farm. He loved sharing the outdoors with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. A rosary service will be at 6;45 p.m., and a a scriptural wake service will folow at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m.,Saturday (Oct. 8), at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial will be in the White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion.

Memorial donations may be given to the West Central Scholarship Fund, Catholic Charities or the Charity of the donor's choice.