Obituaries

Emilie Anliker

February 6, 1915 to December 12, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Emilie H. Anliker, 95, of 101 Constitution Drive, Francesville, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Feb. 6, 1915, in Strawn, IL, to the lateGeorge and Regina Zimmerman Schini. She married Elmer Anliker on June 21, 1941, in Remington. He passed away on Dec. 30, 2003.

Survivors include:
Shirley (Irvin) Furrer, Wolcott, Daughter
Charlene (Eldon) Getz, Wolcott, Daughter
Bob (Barb) Beer, Milford, Son-in-law
10 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
Eldora Bonges, Francesville, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Linda Beer, Daughter
1 Granddaughter
6 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mrs. Anliker was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. She was a resident Francesville most of her life. She was a homemaker and a farmer's wife for many years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and spending time in their winter home in Sarasota, FL. In 1998, they moved from the farm to Parkview Village and then moved together to Parkview Haven in 2003.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour before the service Friday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Dec. 17), at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

Richard A. Rabenau

December 25, 1930 to December 9, 2010

WINAMAC - Richard A. Rabenau, 79, of 300 E. Culver Road, Knox, passed away at 10:34 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, at Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox.

He was born Dec. 25, 1930, in Canton, IL, to the Lester and Ruth Stockburger Rabenau. He married Carol Jean Karr on Aug. 9, 1952, in Tinley Park, IL. She died May 28, 2004.

Survivors include:
David R. Rabenau, New Lenox, IL, Son
Keith A. Rabenau, Joliet, IL, Son
Scott K. Rabenau, Winamac, Son
5 Grandchildren

Mr. Rabenau served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a detective for the Rock Island, the Illinois Central Gulf, and the Iowa Intersate Railroads. He was a member of the Pulaski Co Historical Society.

No services will be held.

Jane R. Pries

June 29, 1918 to December 8, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Jane R. Pries, 92, 1309 E. Grace St., Rensselaer, formerly of Medaryville, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

She was born June 29, 1918 in Marbury, Ala., the daughter of the late Charles and Nettie Whitlock Herring. She married Hilmer V. Pries on Feb. 20, 1937, in Michigan City. He preceeded her in death 11 years ago.

Survivors include:

Judy Ceasor, St. Clair Shores, MI, Daughter
Rebecca (Richard) Nemeth, Coco, FL, Daughter
David V. (Kimberly) Pries, Medaryville, Son
Phillip L. (Brenda) Pries, Medaryville, Son
Thomas W. Pries, Medaryville, Son
Charles M. (Debra) Pries, Three Oaks, MI, Son
14 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Nettie Mae Buckles,  Sister
Walter Herring,  Brother
Lee Herring, Brother
Roland Herring, Brother
One infant brother

Mrs. Pries was a former resident of New Buffalo, MI, and moved to Haines City, FL, following retirement. She was employed in clerical work. She moved to the Medaryville area in 1993.

No services will be held.

Lillian Zahrt

November 22, 1913 to December 4, 2010

WINAMAC - Lillian M. Zahrt, 97, of 219 E. Main St., Winamac, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born in Pulaski County on Nov. 22, 1913, the second of four children of the late Fred Wallace and Ethel Pha Meeks Knarr. She married George F. Zahrt on March 29, 1939. He died on April 20, 1991.

Survivors include:
Lillian Fay Zahrt, Mill Valley, CA, Daughter
Frederick K. (Jennifer) Zahrt, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
David A. (Wanda) Zahrt, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Christopher Knarr Zahrt, Lancaster, PA, Grandson
Lee Ann (Steve) Wright, Chicago, Granddaughter
Emily Rebecca (Derrick) Dilts, Winamac, Granddaughter
Peter Frederick Zahrt, Ocracoke, NC, Grandson
John Hippensteel Zahrt, West Lafayette, Grandson
Moses Aaron Dilts, Great grandson
Lillian Rebecca Dilts, Great granddaughter
Clara June Dilts, Great granddaughter
Several nieces & nephews

She was preceded in death by:
George William Zahrt, Son
Kathryn Anna Zahrt, Daughter
Winifred Kruger, Sister
Berniece Drybread, Sister
Helen Marie Knarr, Sister

Mrs. Zahrt graduated from Winamac High School, and enjoyed a career at the First Union Bank. She and her husband operated George H. Zahrt Contract Carrier, which later became North Express, Inc. and also Tippecanoe Beverages, which observed its 56th anniversary this year. She was a life-long resident of Winamac, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Federated Club, Tri Chi, for over 60 years.

Friends may call from 5 to7 p.m.,Thursday, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Thursday, Dec. 9), at the church with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church, Winamac, or to the Salvation Army.

Helen C. Pingle

May 7, 1930 to December 3, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Helen C. Pingle, 80, of Medaryville, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3, in her residence.

She was born May 7, 1930, in Medaryville,  to the late Gus and Clara Junge Pingle.

Survivors include:
Erna M. Eckert, San Pierre, Sister
3 Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Arthur Pingle, Brother
Eric Pingle, Brother
Fred Pingle, Brother

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.,Wednesday, (Dec. 8), at St. John Cemetery, Medaryville, with Pastor Richard Holtz officiating.

Robert Guy

November 7, 1947 to December 1, 2010

WINAMAC - Robert Daniel Guy, 63, of 7336 W 950 S, Winamac, passed away at 6:13 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Nov. 7, 1947, in Chicago, to James and Theresa Donat Guy. Hemarried Barbara A. Wierzbicki on July 12, 1969, in Chicago. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Regina (Mark) Baran, Winamac, Daughter
Jessica Baran, Winamac, Granddaughter
Natalie Baran, Winamac, Granddaughter
Nicole Baran, Winamac, Granddaguther
James Guy, KY, Father
Marlene (Howard) Root, Chicago, Sister
Lyndell (Karen) Guy, FL, Brother
Jim (Cheryl) Guy, Poplar Grove, IL, Brother
Carol (Richard) Klein, Poplar Grove, IL, Sister
Thomas (Geri) Guy, Poplar Grove, IL, Brother
David Guy, WI, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Theresa Donat Guy, Mother

Mr. Guy was a longtime resident of Chicago, moving to Winamac 9 years ago.

Services will be held at a later date in Chicago.