Obituaries
Raymond Saltsman Sr.
June 16, 1942 to September 5, 2021
WHEATFIELD – Raymond Saltsman Sr., 79, passed away Sunday, Sept. 5.
He was born June 16, 1942, in Medaryville, to Hallie Everett and Edna Mae Brick Saltsman. On May 19, 1962, he married Shirley Ann Shelton. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage. She survives.
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| Raymond Saltsman Sr. |
He is also survived by children Ray (Pam) Saltsman Jr of Rensselaer and Gina (Tod) Masters of Medaryville; 3 granddaughters; Holly (Darin) Owens, Leticia (Corey) Sutton and Sydney (DJ) Vogt; great-grandchildren: Levi and Caden Owens, Emmalynn, Elaina, Leonidas and Cyrus Sutton, Shawn Marsteller and Emmett Vogt. Survivors also include brothers Don (Jean) Saltsman and Tom Saltsman; sisters Mary (Art) Coburn and Peggy (Bill) Coburn; former daughter-in-law Gina Byroad; and grandchildren Jeri Chapman, Brandon (Elyse) Williams, Rylee (Travis) Rodriguez and Nathan (Breanne) Williams; and 14 great-grandchildren, along with a host of church family, friends, nieces and nephews and children whom he treated as his own.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Brian Duane Saltsman, sisters Doris June Saltsman, Helen Wrench, Evelyn Nelson, Ruthanne Terry, Mildred Bennett, Violet McCoy and Lucille Dunn, and one brother: Archie “Skip” Saltsman.
Mr. Saltsman worked hard through the years to provide for his family, being employed by Chet Coburn, Kiser Aluminum, Hicks Gas, Northway, Allis Chalmers, and Monon Trailer; and he retired in 2011 after many years of working at Talbert Trailers. He also served on the Medaryville Town Board. He deeply loved his family and cherished spending time with them. He also enjoyed building and remodeling, yardwork, feeding and watching birds and squirrels, hunting, fishing, camping, bonfires and cookies. Being a jack-of-all-trades, he was the one that everyone in the family went to for help. He loved teaching people how to care for things and others. He was a member of Amazing Grace Fellowship Church in Francesville.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Amazing Grace Fellowship Church in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, also at the church, conducted by Pastor Steve DeMoss and Evangelist Tod Masters. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Medaryville.
In lieu of donations, the family asks for you to “pay it forward” to someone in need.
Boersma Funeral Home in Wheatfield is in charge of these arrangements.
Dorothy M. Burch Talbott
December 19, 1921 to August 30, 2021
WINAMAC - Dorothy M. Burch Talbott, 99, of Plymouth (formerly of Monterey), passed away at 9:05 p.m., Monday, Aug. 30, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.
She was born Dec. 19, 1921 in Delong, to the late Grover C. and Pearl M. Bunnell Kline. She spent her youth growing up on the family farm in Delong. Her first marriage was to Raymond E. “Ray” Burch in 1942, and they had one son. They made their home on a farm outside of Monterey. She and her husband worked together at the Monterey School for many years. Mr. Burch passed away in 1979. Several years later, she met a widower, Charles Talbott from Rochester. They were married in 1983. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by:
Alan R. (Linda) Burch, Plymouth, Son
Kim (Xavier) Dvorak, Satellite Beach, FL, Granddaughter
Greg (Joy) Burch, Plymouth, Grandson
4 Great-Grandchildren: Delaney, Macey, Olivia, and Davin
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Evelyn L. Mackenzie, Sister
Robert C. Kline, Brother
Frances P. Bowersox, Sister
Martha W. Ginther, Sister
Margaret E. Corbin, Sister
Betty J. Stayton, Sister
LaJune Welling, Sister
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Matt Elliott officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church in Plymouth.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Gail J. Feleki
August 27, 1939 to August 30, 2021
FRANCESVILLE - Gail J. Feleki, 82, of Francesville, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 30, at her home.
She was born Aug. 27, 1939 in Decoy, KY to the late Charlie and Laura Davis Smith. She was a 1957 graduate of Wheatfield High School. On Jan. 27, 1968, she married John Feleki. He survives.
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| Gail Feleki |
She is also survived by:
Kimberly Powell, Arlington, VA, Daughter
Denise (Rick) Allen, Monticello, Step-Daughter
4 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
Phyllis Mow, Sister
Wilgus (ZoeAnn) Smith, Brother
Jewell (Tom) Hazelgrove, Sister
Freida Passmore, Sister
Brenda (Larry) Gibson, Sister
Debbie Humphrey, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sharon Feleki, Infant Daughter
Lois Wayne, Sister
Ray Smith, Brother
MaryAnn Roberts, Sister
Mrs. Feleki was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, Sept. 3, at the Francesville First Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m., Friday, at the church with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to Francesville First Christian Church.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Herman Parish
May 21, 1940 to August 30, 2021
MONTICELLO – Herman Parish, 81, Monticello, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, at Creasy Springs Healthcare Campus, Lafayette.
He was born May 21, 1940 in Forest, Ill., the son of Herman Eddie and Thelma J. Strode Parish. He graduated from Medaryville High School in 1958. He was widowed.
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| Herman Parish |
Survivors include:
Pam (Paul) Mitcham, daughter
Deb (Jeff) Sizemore, daughter
David (Stephanie) Parish, son
Six grandchildren: Derek (Jessica) Sizemore, Alex Sizemore, Alyssa (Zack) Tetrault,
Austin Parish, Andrew Parish, and Cruz Mitcham.
Three great-grandchildren: Isabelle Sizemore, Cora Sizemore, and Farrin Tetrault.
Olene Dahler, sister
Alvin Parish, brother
Nancy Aldridge, sister
Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by:
Wilma Miller, sister
Lawrence Parish, brother
Mitchell Parish, brother
Mr. Parish resided in Monticello most of his life. He had worked and retired as a mechanic for the former Howard and Sons John Deere of Monticello, from January of 1989 until his retirement in May of 2008. Previously, he had farmed for 28 years. He was an active member of the Monticello United Methodist Church. He also belonged to the Medaryville Lions Club and was a 50-year member of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge #585 F&A.M. He was an avid Notre Dame University fan, train enthusiast, and loved to ride motorcycles. Back in the day (when it was cool), he enjoyed country line dancing. He also liked to travel when he was able.
Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of services at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello. Masonic rites will be held at 2 p.m., conducted by the Royal Center Masonic Lodge. A celebration of life service will be officiated by Rev. Keith Raderstorf. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.
In lieu of flowers, memorals may be given to Fransican Hospice Care, Creasy Springs Legagcy Unit both of Lafayette, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or can be mailed to Miller-Roscka Funeral home at 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, IN 47960.
Barbara D. Kopka Davis Hardy
November 25, 1945 to August 27, 2021
WINAMAC - Barbara Diana Kopka Davis Hardy, 75, of Winamac (formerly of Royal Center) passed away Friday, Aug. 27, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac.
She was born Nov. 25, 1945 in Valparaiso, to the late Fred John and Cora Ellen Hall Kopka.
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| Barbara Hardy |
She is survived by:
Frank (Kim) Widner, Winamac, Son
Fred (Jeanette) Widner, Monticello, Son
Starlett Widner, Granddaughter
Chrystle Olson, Granddaughter
Karli Widner, Granddaughter
Hailey Widner, Granddaughter
Ian Widner, Grandson
6 Great-Grandchildren
Connie Brownfield, Sister
Mary Ellen “Sis” (Ravi) Pawar, Sister
Rick (Deb) Kopka, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Debra Walter, Daughter
Daniel Widner, Grandson
Dennis Kopka, Brother
Richard A. Davis, Former Spouse
Mrs. Hardy enjoyed karaoke and BINGO. She loved her dog, Peewee. More than anything, she loved her family. She will be sadly missed.
A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Patricia A. O'Donnell
March 17, 1937 to August 27, 2021
WINAMAC - Patricia A. “Patty” O’Donnell, 84, of Goodland (formerly of Winamac), passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.
She was born March 17, 1937 in Monterey, to the late Clement V. and Marjorie M. Prendergast Keller. She graduated from Holy Family School in 1951 and Monterey High School in 1955. She spent her life working as a registered nurse; having earned her degree from Holy Cross Central School of Nursing in 1958. She married John William O’Donnell (Sr.) on May 4, 1963, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Monterey. He passed away April 27, 2006.
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| Patricia O'Donnell |
She is survived by:
Judy (Vic) Heater, Winamac, Daughter
Pat (Cheryl) O’Donnell, Logansport, Son
Susie O’Donnell, Winamac, Daughter
Maureen Inman, Goodland, Daughter
Ryan O’Donnell, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Dr. Amanda (Curt) Lords, Carolyn (Darron) Robinson, Leanne (John) Behny, Laura Bucinski, Rebecca Kopka, Michael (Dorri) O’Donnell, Angela (Scott) Compton, Jeff (Teressa) Garbison, Jenny (Mike) Kasten, Brian (Ashley) Crissinger, Alexandria Inman, Lauren (Brady) Edgar, Mackenzie O’Donnell, and Kaitlin O’Donnell.
Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Michelle O’Donnell, Former Daughter-in-law
Tom (Toni) Keller, Nappanee, Brother
Bob (Sheila) Keller, Monterey, Brother
Jim (Bertie) Keller, Monterey, Brother
Jerry (Rea) Keller, Monterey, Brother
Danny (Peggy) Keller, Culver, Brother
Ruth Zehner, Monterey, Sister
Mary Large Personette, Logansport, Sister
Margie (Tim) Wise, Monterey, Sister
Colleen Keller, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Jean Keller, Monterey, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Brian O’Donnell, Infant Son
John William O’Donnell Jr., Son
Jim O’Donnell, Son
Sean O’Donnell, Grandson
Andrew Budd, Great Grandson
Carolyn O’Donnell, Daughter-in-law
Sharon O’Donnell, Daughter-in-law
Elsie O’Donnell, Former Daughter-in-law
Gary Inman, Former Son-in-law
Sheila Keller, Infant Sister
John Keller, Brother
Clem Keller, Jr., Brother
Don Zehner, Brother-in-law
James Large, Brother-in-law
Gene Personette, Brother-in-law
Mrs. O’Donnell worked for Dr. Eshelman in Monterey and then at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, where she retired after 20 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, as well as the Christian Mothers. She was also a member of the Pulaski County Genealogy Society. She was an active participant at the Von Tobel Senior Center in Winamac. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, painting, reading, and landscaping. Most recently, she made pillow cases and quilts as keepsakes for her family members. She dearly loved family reunions and winning BINGO. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 8 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. A Christian Mother’s service and rosary service will follow. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac, with Rev. Daniel Shine officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Von Tobel Senior Center.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Deborah L. Herendeen
December 27, 1955 to August 26, 2021
WINAMAC - Deborah Lee “Deb” Herendeen, 65, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 10:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at home surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born Dec. 27, 1955 in South Whitley, to Larry and Nancy Lamle Herendeen. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1974.
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| Deborah Herendeen |
She is survived by:
Teresa Marie Cory, Winamac, Lifelong Friend
Corrie (Shaun) Hauptli, Medaryville, Honorary Daughter
Kirstie (Matt) Pieczko, Mattawan, MI, Honorary Granddaughter
Marissa (Logan) Wuethrich, Valparaiso, Honorary Granddaughter
Jillian Hauptli, West Lafayette, Honorary Granddaughter
Connor Pieczko, Honorary Great-Grandson
Leah Wuethrich, Honorary Great-Granddaughter
Selah Wuethrich, Honorary Great-Granddaughter
Nancy Hile, Churubusco, Mother
Rick (Tina) Herendeen, Homosassa, FL, Brother
Haley Herendeen, Niece
Hanna Herendeen, Niece
Jaime (Chase) Clevenger, Niece
Dustin (Eric Eisenmenger) Pence, Nephew
2 Great-Nieces: Kaelyn and Ellie
Preceded in death by:
Larry Herendeen, Father
Pam Pence, Sister
Ms. Herendeen was a master of the martial arts. In 1997, she won the world championship title in women’s fighting, competing against 103 women. At the wish of her grand master, she competed in the World Master Forms Competition against men from 63 countries and placed third in the world. She taught the art of Tang Soo Do and horseback riding to many. She was an avid equestrian and a talented rider. She was an extraordinary woman and a true work of art. She was a kind and sensitive woman who loved her family and friends deeply.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A second visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, at Harper Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home in Albion. Burial with committal services will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Albion.
Memorial donations may be made to Noble County Saddle Club.
Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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