Obituaries

Terry F. Howat Sr.

December 10, 1941 to May 27, 2011

BEDFORD - Terry Frank Howat Sr., 69, 3710 Kenny Simpson Lane (White River Lodge), Bedford, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Friday, May 27, at White River Lodge.

He was born Dec. 10, 1941 in Francesville, the son of the late D. Fred and Carol Getz Howat. He married Nina Alice Shively. She died in December 2009.

Mr. Howat was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired laborer.

Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson - Lee Funeral Home, Bedford.

Edward A. Newman

January 23, 1961 to June 7, 2011

WINAMAC - Edward Anthony Newman, 50,Star City, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Plymouth, to Herbert R. and Norma R. Good Newman Sr. Ed  married Marilyn Krohn on June 25, 1988, in Culver. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Meghan Rose Newman, Star City, Daughter
Eric Ryan Newman, Star City, Son
Herbert R. Newman Sr., Culver, Father
John F. (Jeanne) Newman, Winamac, Brother
Herbert R. (Janet) Newman Jr., Culver, Brother
Arthur A. (Melissa) Newman, Winamac, Brother
Barbara M. (Warren) Penrod, Culver, Sister
Geri A. Newman, Culver, Sister
Mary L. Newman, Bennington, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Norma R. Good Newman, Mother
Douglas Newman, Nephew

Mr. Newman was a graduate of Culver Community High School in 1979 and attended Purdue University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, and the Knights of Columbus, Monterey. He was a CCA licensed agronomist and agricultural salesman and was employed at CFS, Winamac. He was actively involved in the Marshall and Pulaski County 4-H organizations and FFA. He had a lifelong love of dairy farming and the dairy industry.

He cherished time spent with his family. He was a firm believer in the value of an education and assisted in many youth development activities. He loved to hunt and fish, spend time with his dogs, watch various sporting events, chase goats around the barnyard, and support Purdue athletics.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (June 11), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml and Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the 4-H Scholarship Program.

Edwin L. Gawell

February 12, 1944 to June 5, 2011

WINAMAC - Edwin L. Gawell, 67, Winamac, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, June 5, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 12, 1944, in White County, to the late Robert Fred and Violet Lenora Green Gawell.

Survivors include:
Mariella F. Redlin, Winamac, Sister
Beverly R. Phillips, Texas, Sister
Albert R. Gawell, Columbus, OH, Brother

 Preceded in death by
Marietta Iris DePoy, Sister

No services will be held. His final resting place will be Reed Cemetery, Winamac.

Friends may contact Mariella at 574-847-4904 or at P.O. Box 63, Winamac, IN, 46996. 

Franklin J. Paulsen

December 15, 1924 to June 6, 2011

WINAMAC - Franklin J. Paulsen, 86, Winamac, passed away at 10:40 a.m.,Monday, June 6, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 15, 1924, in North Judson, to the late Frederick and Amelia Kalina Paulsen. He married Sylvia Peters on July 29, 1956, in the United Methodist Church, Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
James F. (Mary) Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Aaron J. Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Daniel F. Paulsen, Winamac, Grandson
Sarah A. Paulsen, Winamac, Granddaugter
Emily K. Paulsen, Winamac, Granddaughter
Frederick C.(Harriet)Paulsen, Port Charlotte, FL, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Lewis E. Paulsen, Brother
Bernice K. DePoy, Sister

Mr. Paulsen graduated from Winamac High School in 1942. He entered the U.S. Navy following graduation and served on the Battleship USS North Carolina during the remaining years of World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of the USS North Carolina Alumni Association and the American Legion Post #71, Winamac. Mr. Paulsen was a pipefitter with US Steel for many years and also had farmed in the Winamac area.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Winamac, where he held several leadership positions, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School for over 30 years. He was also a former member of the Winamac Odd Fellows Lodge #168. He also was a member of a barber shop quartet in Logansport for several years. He was a member of the Tippecanoe Twirlers Square Dance Club for several years.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the service Sunday in the church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (June 12), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services.

Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Winamac.

Marie E. Heinold

December 6, 1910 to May 29, 2011

VALPARAISO - Marie E. Wuethrich Heinold, 100, a former resident of Valparaiso and Francesville, passed away Sunday, May 29, at 5:30 a.m., at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.

She was born in Woodford County, Illinois on Dec. 6, 1910, the fifth child of John and Mary Pelsy Wuethrich. She married Raymond F. Heinold on Oct. 10, 1937 and they resided in Valparaiso for over 50 years. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 1985.

She is survived by one son, John Keith (Susan) Heinold of Valparaiso, and a daughter, Mary M. (Robert) Honegger of Ossian. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Michael (Sara) Heinold, Mindy McCormick, and Elizabeth Heinold of Valparaiso, Katherine (David) Miller of Kalispell, Montana, Janeen (Terry) Baum of Morton, IL, Darla Fiechter of Bluffton,  Corinne (Graig) Stettner and Adam Honegger of Ossian, Rob (Herty) Honegger of Columbus, Ohio,  Joseph (Jessica) Honegger of Austin, Texas, and Justin (Alissa) Honegger of Plainfield, as well as 23 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters: Bernice Houk of Peoria, IL, Nancy Klopfenstein of Leo, and Marjorie (Frederick) Hess of Valparaiso,  and one brother, Leon Wuethrich of Francesville.

She was preceded in death by a daughter Janet Rae Hari who passed away in July, 1988, and a son, Philip Duane Heinold in February of 2007. Three sisters Catherine Neihouser, Minerva Wuethrich, and Hortense Brenneman and three brothers, Herman Wuethrich, Joe Wuethrich, and John Wuethrich also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Heinold surrendered her heart to the Lord at the age of 19 and was baptized in 1931. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church for over 80 years. Before being married she was employed at Lincoln National Life Insurance Company in Fort Wayne. She worked with her husband at Heinold Oil Co., and also enjoyed homemaking, reading, quilting, gardening and entertaining guests in their home. 

Visitation will take place from 2 to 8 p.m., (CST) Wednesday, at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso. The  funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (June 2), at the Valparaiso Apostolic Christian Church, with viewing from 9:30 a.m. (CST).

Memorials may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home (Renovation Project) of Francesville, or Christian Care Retirement Community of Bluffton.

Steven F. Seifert

June 1, 2011

FORT WAYNE - Steven F. Seifert, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 1, at his home in Fort Wayne.

He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Thomas A. and N. Marvel Seifert.

Surviving are his son Steven Scott (Kristina) Seifert of Boggstown, daughters Jill M. (Kurt) Swaim of Frankfort, KY, Laura L. (Walter) Anderson of Goshen, companion, Patsy A. Pippenger, brother Gerald (Elaine) Seifert of Fort Wayne, sister Sue (Otis) Croy of Joliet, IL, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. 

Mr. Seifert worked as an urban planner in Elkhart, Allen, LaGrange, and Pulaski counties for 36 years and last worked for the Bonar group before retiring in 2005. He was a member of Indiana Rural Development Council and was governing board member for over 10 years. He was also a member of the Indiana Planning Association. He volunteered at Pulaski Memorial Hospital with the Auxiliary. He was president of the Pulaski County Plan Commission and board member of Pulaski County Human Services. He was the Veteran's Affairs Administration Officer for Winamac for several years.

A time of remembrance is at 4 p.m., Saturday (June 4), at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with calling from 12 noon until the service.

Memorials may be made to the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.