Obituaries

Justin Secviar

November 23, 1979 to August 1, 2011

WINAMAC - Justin Vincent Secviar, 31, of Plymouth, passed away at 6:57 a.m., Monday, Aug. 1, in Plymouth. 

He was born Nov. 23, 1979, in Munster.

Survivors include:
Jessica Secviar, Plymouth, Wife
Joseph & Sandra Edelmaier, North Judson, Parents
John Secviar, Father
Jon (Maria) Secviar, Kewanna, Brother
Shay (Tim) Whiteside, New Richmond, WI, Sister
Matt Secviar, Calumet City, IL, Brother
Kerry Secviar, Champaign, IL, Brother
Nina (David) Fredianelli, Highland , Sister
Ryan Secviar, North Judson, Brother
Sara Gallegos, Hammond, Sister
Eli (Erica) Secviar, DeMotte, Brother
Lacey Secviar, Highland, Sister
Gabriel Secviar, Champaign, IL, Brother
Katie Edelmaier, North Judson, Sister
And many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins

Mr. Secviar grew up in Calumet City, Ill., and graduated from T.F. North High School,Calumet City, in 1998. He was a resident of Plymouth for three years. He was an employee of Hoosier Tire, and a former employee of Lowe's in Plymouth.  In 2001 he completed the Chicago Marathon.

No services will be held. 

Annetta M. Baker

September 24, 1919 to August 1, 2011

WINAMAC - Annetta M. Baker, 91, Winamac, died at 11:50 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 24, 1919 in Winamac, to the late Herman and Cleda Tuttle Davidson. She married William Clayton Baker on Sept. 6, 1942, in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. He died on July 20, 1990.

Survivors include:
David William (Phyllis) Baker, Davenport, FL, Son
John L. (Jackie) Baker, Winamac, Son
Mark (Brenda) Baker, Miller Place, NY, Grandson
Shawn (Jennifer) Baker, San Diego, CA, Grandson
Jeffrey (Tanya) Baker, Bozeman, MT, Grandson
Bradley Baker, Atlanta, GA, Grandson
Eric Baker, Miller Place, NY, Great Grandson
Hudson Baker, Bozeman, MT, Great Grandson
Noah Baker, Bozeman, MT, Great Grandson
Sarah Baker, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Chester Baker, Brother-in-law
Cindy Baker Martin, Niece
Chet Martin, Great Nephew

Mrs. Baker was a lifetime member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. She graduated from Ball State University with a teaching degree and received her master's degree from Manchester College. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. She taught for 37 years including Fairview, Monterey, and Eastern Pulaski Schools. 
She loved teaching and tried to be a good influence in children's lives by teaching not only book lessons but life's lessons.

Her memberships included the Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association and the Beta Beta Latreian Club. She loved looking for geodes and other rocks with her husband. There are still geodes in flower beds at John and Jackie's house. Annetta and Clayton enjoyed traveling with their two boys during her summers off from teaching.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and one hour prior to the services Saturday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (Aug. 6), at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce, with Rev. John Mangum officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Children's Hospital or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Helen J. Miller

February 27, 1917 to July 30, 2011

KEWANNA - Helen J. Miller, 94, of Kewanna passed away at 8:10 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 27, 1917 near Lake Bruce in Pulaski County. On Jan. 6, 1936 she married Robert H. Miller. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1994.

Survivors include her children, Kenneth Miller and wife Barbara of Plymouth, Judith Mills Scott and husband John of Frankfort, Sandra Blume and husband Fred of Fallbrook, California and Ronald Miller and wife Ines of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla, sister, Irene Miller of Mt. Morris, Michigan and brother, Vern Kissinger and wife Opal of Royal Center, grandchildren, Richard Miller, Randy Miller, Rod Miller, Traci Hilliard, Suzanne Crump, Nancy Gibson, Scott Mills, Eric Mills, Sherry Blume, Darren Blume and Ronald Miller, Jr., 20 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild with also one expecting. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Estella Engle, and sisters, Annabelle Reese, Nora Hattery and Catherine Kane.

Mrs. Miller was a 1935 Kewanna High School graduate. She was a farmer and homemaker. She was a member of Kewanna United Methodist Church, Kewanna United Methodist Church Ladies Group, Rochester Rebekah Evergreen Lodge for over 75 years, Fulton County Farm Bureau, Fulton County Historical Society and she enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday (Aug. 2), at Kewanna United Methodist Church with Chaplain Jason See officiating. Burial will be in Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery Association and/or Hope Hospice of Rochester.

Emma Jean Russell

May 14, 1923 to July 29, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Emma Jean Russell, 88, of Royal Center passed away at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Indianapolis.

Born on May 14, 1923 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Milton A. and Clara R. (Graves) Warner. On Aug. 13, 1939 she married Max L. Russell. He survives

Also surviving are her children, Darwin “Doc” Russell and wife Jo of Winamac, Sandy Haselby and husband Wayne of Royal Center, Judy Rogers and husband Phil of Royal Center, Connie Frame and husband Stan of Royal Center, Ron Russell and wife Linda of Royal Center and Don Russell and wife Karol of Royal Center. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren with one on the way, 1 great-great-grandson, 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Edwin, Raymond and Neil Warner and one infant sister.

Mrs. Russell was a homemaker, and she retired in 1980 from Eaton Controls in Winamac after 15 years.
She was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church and the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary. She enjoyed Cubs baseball, crocheting and meeting her friends at McDonald’s in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (Aug. 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Royal Center United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.

Nina F. Ogden

February 9, 1928 to July 29, 2011

KEWANNA - Nina F. Ogden, 83 of Winamac, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 12:58 p.m., Friday, July 29, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born Feb. 9, 1928 in Buffalo, Okla., she was the daughter of the late Harley and Sarah (Minnick) Ashlock.

Survivors include daughters, Celinda F. Briney and husband, Dave of Winamac and Sue E. Hardy and husband, Artavis of South Bend, son, John F. Surritte and wife, Linda of Lawrence, Kansas, and brother, Wesley D. Ashlock of Happy Jack, Arizona. Also surviving are grandchildren, Michelle Armbruster (John), Todd Surritte, Ryan Browning, Danielle Renbarger (Adam), Amanda Johnson (Beau), Nick Pavlov (Samantha) and Brandi Briney (Michael), and great grandchildren, Cody Browning, Lily Surritte, Luke Surritte, Matthew Morehouse and Kaylee Hayes (Justin).

She was also preceded in death by one son, Harley D. Surritte, brothers, Bill Ashlock and Leroy Ashlock and sister, Celinda Kelsey.

Mrs. Ogden had formerly worked for the Rochester City and Fulton County Police Departments where she was Dispatcher for 25 years. She also formerly worked at Rochester Telephone Company as an operator. She had also sold Avon for many years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Wichita, Kansas. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel and also one hour prior to the time of service on Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, Aug. 3), at the funeral home with Harold Smith officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

R. B. Ware Sr.