Obituaries

Clara Mae Locke

May 25, 1923 to November 11, 2010

WINAMAC - Clara Mae "Babe" Locke, 87, of 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 5:20 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11,  at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born May 25, 1923, in Chicago Heights, Ill., the daughter of the late Charles and Clara Reichert Krohn. She married William H. Locke on March 16, 1946 in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are:
John (Deloris) Locke, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Jerry (Nancy) Locke, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Alex Locke,  Grandson
Scott (Kelly) Locke,  Grandson
Nicki (Shawn) Gunter,  Granddaughter
Holly (Steve) Mize,   Grandaughter
Owen Locke,  Great grandchild
Spencer Locke, Great grandchild
Bryce Gunter, Great grandchild
Derrick Mize,  Great grandchild
William C.(Libby) Krohn, Kewanna, Brother

Preceded in death by:

Evelyn Leslin,  Sister
Dorothy Eile,r  Sister
Bud Krohn Sr,.  Brother
Florence Klampe,  Sister

Mrs. Locke was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac and OES #96 in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Nov. 15), at the funeral home with Rev. Jarrel Hartle officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to:  Alzhiemers Association, Lawton Christian Church or the Charity of the donor's choice.

David E. Marlatt

November 7, 2010

CULVER - David E. Marlatt, 57, Winamac (formerly of Plymouth) died at 1 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 7, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

Survivors include his father, Jerry Marlatt of Indiana; a daughter, Rebekka Trepanier of Lewiston, Maine; a brother, Matt (Rosemary) Kovacs of North Judson; and a sister, Beverly (Jean) Michaud of Lewiston, Maine; granddaughter, Temperance of Lewiston, Maine.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. (CT), Wednesday (Nov. 10), at Heritage Baptist Church, Knox. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.

The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia I. Bucinski

August 5, 1923 to November 6, 2010

WINAMAC - Virginia I. Bucinski, 87, of 2359 South 525 East, Kewanna, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 5, 1923 to the late Charles and Mary Myer Hanson at Grass Creek. On July 4, 1941, she married Leo J. Bucinski in Kewanna. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2000.

Survivors include:
Janice K. (Rudy) Schultz, Kewanna Daughter & son-in-law
Joan M. Scheffer, Kewanna, Daughter
Mary F. (Joe) Wegner, Kewanna, Daughter & son-in-law
Dr. Thomas J. (Brenda) Bucinski, Harrisburg, IL, Son & daughter-in-law
Debbie Bucinski, Kewanna, Daughter-in-law
11 Grandchildren
14 Great grandchildren
7 Great great grandchildren
Bess Hauser Hughes, Monticello, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Joseph T. Bucinski, Son
Bob Hanson, Brother
Ruth Shaffer, Sister
Jean Conn, Sister

Mrs. Bucinski was a 1940 graduate of Star City High School in Star City. She and her husband lived their whole married lives on their Harrison Township farm where they raised their five children. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Kewanna.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Willen L. Funk

July 23, 1933 to November 4, 2010

ROYAL CENTER - Willen “Timer” L. Funk, 77, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center, passed away at 8:12 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

Born on July 23, 1933 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Willen R. and Beulah (Brown) Funk.

Survivors include sister-in-law, Sandra Funk of Logansport, nieces and nephews, Margaret Roberts and husband Lucas of Arizona, Mary Campbell and husband Herb of Star City, Marcia Funk of Logansport, Marvin Funk and wife Patty of Rochester, Conrad Funk and wife Elaine of Royal Center, Robert Funk and wife Debbie of Royal Center, Garry Funk of Jasper, Deena Hubler and husband Robert of Jasper and Michele Funk-Corey and husband David of Fishers. He is also survived by several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Clive “Tate” Funk, Merlin Funk and Elvin “Busse” Funk.

Mr. Funk was a member of First Baptist Church. He especially enjoyed working at Peak Community Services. He also participated in Special Olympics.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Nov. 7) at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery in Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to Peak Community Services and/or the American Heart Association.

Dr. Thomas G. Drach

May 31, 1959 to October 30, 2010

WINAMAC - Dr. Thomas G. Drach, D.C., 51, of 301 N. Riverside Drive, Winamac, passed away at 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, at 952 E 250 N, Winamac.

He was born May 31, 1959, in Rochester, to Bob and Joan Benbow Drach. He married Joyce Huffman on July 28, 1984, in Lewisville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Joan Drach, Winamac, Mother
John R. (Donna) Drach, Streetsboro, OH, Brother
Several nieces and nephews
Walter Eugene (Cathy) Drach, Stanwood, MI, Uncle
Jean Ann Button, Winamac, Aunt
Mary E. Wagner, Winamac, Aunt

Preceded in death by:
Bob G. Drach, Father

Dr. Drach was a graduate of Winamac High School in the class of 1977. While in high school, he obtained the Eagle Scout Award, the Order of the Arrow in Scouting and a varsity letter for wrestling. He was also a member of the Order of DeMolay. He graduated from Ball State University in 1982 with a four-year degree in the school of nursing. After practicing nursing for over 21 years, he went to Parker College of Chiropratic in Dallas, Texas, where he received his doctoral degree. In 2005 he returned to Winamac and opened Drach Chiropractic.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 4), at the funeral home, with Pastor John Duhnovsky officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) or the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.

Charles R. Anliker

August 18, 1930 to October 26, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Charles R. Anliker, 80, of 4547 East Arrowhead Road, Monticello, passed away at 12:32 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, at St. Elizabeth East, Lafayette.

He was born August 18, 1930 in Francesville, the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah Kuebler Anliker. He  married M argaret A. Criswell on March 5, 1955 in M onticello. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Kenneth C. (Terri) Anliker, Chalmers, Son & daughter-in-law
Kurtis J. Anliker, Denver, CO, Son
Christopher Anliker, Grandson
Joshua Anliker, Grandson
Tai Kralis, Granddaughter
Earl Anliker, Winamac, Brother
M ildred Clauss, Francesville, Sister
Eleanor Bogart, North Judson, Sister
EmmaJean Stieglitz, Harlen, Sister
Gary (Sheila) Gilmore, Reynolds, Third Son & wife.

Preceded in death by:
Kathryn Anliker, Daughter

Mr. Anliker was a farmer. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion in Chalmers.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday,  at Frain M ortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 p.m., Friday (Oct. 29), at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville with ministers of the church  officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home or the charity of the donor's choice.