Obituaries

Loretta E. Dunker

January 31, 1939 to December 23, 2010

WINAMAC - Loretta E. Dunker, 71,  of 1350 W. Main St., Berne, formerly of Medaryville, passed away at 10:32 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Medaryville, to the late William and Ella Dunker.

Survivors include:
Mable Stohlmann, Berne, Cousin
Henry (Virginia) Wagner, Winamac, Cousin

Ms. Dunker was born and raised in Medaryville. She lived and worked in Chicago, for many years. She resided in Berne for the past 10 years. She was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Medaryville.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday (Dec. 28), at St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Medaryville, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. 

Thomas C. Crawford

November 20, 1952 to December 14, 2010

ROCHESTER - Thomas C. Crawford, 58, 5845 S. SR 119, Star City, died at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born Nov. 20, 1952, in Pulaski County. His parents were Ernest and Gladys Crawford.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Penn Crawford of Harrison, Ark., two daughters, Alexis (Walter) Wesson of South Bend and Antonia Crawford of Mishawaka, a son, Jesse Crawford of Harrison, Ark., grandchildren, Daija Wesson, Devin Crawford, Walter Wesson Jr. and Gabriel Wesson, and a sister, Linda Weida of Winamac.

No services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Arrangements were made by Zimmerman Bros. Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Frances L. Smith

June 11, 1936 to December 22, 2010

WINAMAC - Frances L. Smith, 74, of 340 E. 18th St., Rochester, formerly of Star City, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.

She was born June 11, 1936, in Delong, the daughter of the late Helen R. Fry. She married E. Paul Smith on Nov. 13, 1981, in Star City. He died on Nov. 24, 1991.

Survivors include:
Alice M. Lutz, Culver, Sister
Kate Herrell, Rochester, Sister
William Miller, Elkhart, Brother
Catherine Herrell, Rochester

Preceded in death by:
Daisy Brown, Sister
Roscoe Beerwert, Brother
Walter Miller, Brother
Art Miller, Brother

Mrs. Smith lived in Star City for 10 years and moved to Rochester in June 2008. She also resided in Winamac for 10 years. She enjoyed finding golf balls in the area of Pond View Golf Course and was know affectionately as the Golf Ball Lady.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Dec. 27), at the funeral home, with Homer Hettinger officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Derrick Lee Mize

November 7, 2010 to December 9, 2010

GREENFIELD – Derrick Lee Mize, infant, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. 

Born Nov. 7, 2010, he was the son of Stephen and Holly (Locke) Mize.

Surviving him are his parents, Steve and Holly Mize of Greenfield; grandparents, Mona and Tom Riddle of New Castle, Steve and Meg Mize of Greenfield, Jerry and Nancy Locke of Winamac, and Mary and Bill Henry of Royal Center; great-grandparents, Joan and Joe Reigel of Greenfield, Norman Mize of Indianapolis, Bill Locke of Winamac, Hank and Bev Henry of Royal Center, and Nettie Sanford of Greenfield; great-great-grandmother, Martha Mize of Greenfield; aunts and uncles, John Riddle of New Castle, Josh Riddle of New Castle, Seth Mize of Greenfield, Nicki and Shawn Gunter of Winamac; Josh and Danielle Henry of Wisconsin, and Jacob and Jeannine Henry of Lafayette; and cousins, Dominick Riddle and Bryce Gunter. Preceding him in death was his cousin, Zachery Riddle.

The funeral services will be at 6 p.m., Monday (Dec. 13), at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will be Tuesday at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

William J. Howat

December 25, 1936 to December 21, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - William J. Howat, 73, of 13465 W 300 S, Francesville, passed away at 3:28 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Winamac, to the late Joseph and Martha Stiller Howat. He was married on May 26, 1961, in Medaryville, to Mary Beth Bailey. She survives.

Also surviving are:
James Howat, Francesville, IN Son
Edward (Kim) Howat, West Lafayette, Son
Corey Howat, Francesville, Grandson
Ryan Howat, Francesville, Grandson
Evan Howat, Francesville, Grandson
J. Tyler Howat, West Lafayette, Grandson
Drew Howat, West Lafayette, Grandson

Mr. Howat lived all of his life in Francesville. He was a retired truck driver for Francesville Drain Tile. He was a former member of the Francesville Lion's Club. He also was a former Little League coach in Francesville.

There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, (Dec. 23) at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Dennis Gutwein officiating.

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

Alfred Heater

November 5, 1929 to December 20, 2010

WINAMAC - Alfred Heater, 81, of 4185 S 1200 W, Star City, passed away at 2:52 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Winamac, the son of the late Eli Lawrence and DeSales Kuhn Heater. He married Lois Ann Bishop on Aug. 27, 1949, at St. Ann's Rectory in Kewanna. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Larry (Kay) Heater, Rochester, Son
Joe (Paula) Heater, Logansport, Son
Ron (Joyce) Heater, Star City, Son

Shane Heater, Grandson
John Heater, Grandson
Candice (Daniel) Johnston, Granddaughter
Andrew Heater, Grandson
Garth Heater, Grandson
Ryan Heater, Grandson
Amanda (Chase) Bonnell, Granddaughter
Marc Heater, Grandson
Andrew Heater, Great grandchild
Makinzee Johnston, Great grandchild
Marie (Blaine) Brown, Sun City Center, FL,  Sister

Preceded in death by:

Harold Heater, Brother
Jane Carey, Sister
Ellen St. Clair, Sister
James Heater, Brother
Francis "Pat" Heater, Brother
Eli "Pete" Heater, Brother

Mr. Heater was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna. He was a member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau and the Fulton County Campers. He was a lifetime farmer and dairyman. He and Lois spent winters in Okeechobee, FL for 25 years.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m., immediately followed by a scriptural wake service.  The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Dec. 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to:  Star City West Cemetery or Alzheimers Association.