Obituaries

Nancy M. Barber

February 22, 1948 to September 16, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Nancy Marie Barber, 68, of Knox, died Friday, Sept. 16, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

She was born Feb. 22, 1948 in Independence, MO. to Ervin Sr. and Loraine Pittman. She married Marvin Chestley Barber Sr. on July 2, 1968, in Arcadia, FL. He died Nov. 27, 2009. 

Survivors include:
Crystal ( Bill) Cambern, Medaryville, Daughter
Marvin C. (Kathy) Barber Jr., Bradenton, FL, Son
William Daniel Barber , Bradenton, FL Son
James Allen Barber, Medaryville, Grandson
Michael (Debbie Melton) Barber, Medaryville, Grandson & Fiance
Scott (Jasmine Braasch) Cambern, Medaryville, Grandson & Fiance
Shara Barber, Bradenton, FL, Granddaughter
Nicole Barber, Bradenton, FL, Granddaughter
Cody McColl, Bradenton, FL, Grandson
Elizabeth Barber, Bradenton, FL, Granddaughter
Cherry Vaughn, Bradenton, FL, Granddaughter
Kami Barber, Bourbonias, IL, Granddaughter 
Cheyenne Mitchell, Step Granddaughter 
Jacob Walthers, Grandson 
Jessica Walthers, Granddaughter
Tristan Mitchell, Step Grandson 
Dylan Mitchell, Step Grandson 
9 Great grandchildren 
Cindy Pittman, Sister 
Crystal Pittman, Sister 
Ervin Pittman Jr., Brother 
William Pittman Brother 
George Pittman, Brother 
Michael Pittman, Brother 

Preceded in death by: 
Her parents 
Her husband 
Kenneth Leroy Vaughn, Son

Mrs. Barber loved her dogs, Tiger and Princess. She also enjoyed playing computer games. She loved spending time with her son, Danny, and her grandkids. She moved to Medaryville in 2001, coming from Bradenton, FL. She later moved to Knox.

The family will schedule a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. 

Joshua T. Wolfe

September 16, 1984 to September 17, 2016

WINAMAC - Joshua T. Wolfe, 32, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 17, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 16, 1984 in Winamac to Theodore R. "Ted" and Karen A. Shidler Wolfe who survive

He is also survived by: 
Tyler T. Wolfe, Rochester, Son 
Riley L. Wolfe, Rochester, Daughter 
Jennifer Haines, Winamac, Fiance 
Hayden Haines, Winamac, Step Son 
TJ (Rachel) Wolfe, Winamac, Brother 
Melissa (Kevin) Taylor, Winamac, Sister
Jeff (Laura) Wolfe, Winamac, Brother 
Joe (Abby Marshall) Wolfe, Winamac, Brother
Moe (Vonda Williams) Wolfe, Winamac, Brother 
Larry "Bean" Shidler, Winamac, Maternal Grandfather 
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by: 
Geneva Hines Shidler, Maternal Grandmother 
Edward & Jeanette Thomes Wolfe, Paternal Grandparents 
Paul Mulcare, Uncle 
Jackie Beard, Aunt 
Cheryl Mulcare, Aunt 
Glenn Cole, Uncle

Mr. Wolfe had attended Winamac Community High School and El-Tip-Wa Area Vocational School, where he was trained as a welder, a job he enjoyed. He was most recently employed at Gal-Fab, and had also worked at Dragon Esp. and Terry Trucking. He was a hard worker. He enjoyed spending time on the Tippecanoe River, especially floating, fishing, and swimming. He enjoyed spending time with people and was very outgoing and social. He liked cookouts, tattoos, cutting hair, races, and working with his hands. He had a very big heart to help others. He was a loving father, son, and brother. Family was very important to him. He was a devoted father who loved his children very much. He was also proud to be a "mommy's boy". He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Private burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses. 

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Lois A. Baker Torgerson

March 28, 1925 to September 12, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - Lois Arlene Baker Torgerson, 91, passed away Monday, Sept. 12.

She was born March 28, 1925 in Harrison Twp., Pulaski County to the late Hugh and Mae Hoesel Baker. In 1946, she married her high school sweetheart Thomas William Torgerson and they settled in Indianapolis. He died in 1973. She later married another high school friend, Harry O. Miller. He also preceded her in death in 2014.

She is survived by her children, Thomas Mark Torgerson (Ruth Deubelbeiss) and Kimberly Torgerson (Robert Madera), her sister Jeannie Jones, and an extended circle of relatives.

She was preceded in death by her sister Wilma Miller and brother-in-law Bill Miller.

Mrs. Torgerson took college entrance courses in high school, but didn’t attend college. Her continuing education courses included how to talk to anyone about anything, medical terminology, and conversational French. Her strong work ethic included many administrative jobs: Charles Mayer, L.F. Morrison, Indiana Bank, Williams Tone & Engineering, Electronic Laboratories, National Concrete Fireproofing (now Huber Hunt & Nichols Engineering (defense projects), Anthony Wayne Pump Co., J. Gordon Turnbull, Shirley Corporation, Griffith Distributing, Stanley Van Camp (half day), and the Arthritis Foundation. She was secretary-treasurer at Indiana Farmers Union for many years. After retirement she went back to work as a financial aide at St. Vincent’s, becoming their oldest employee ever put on the payroll. She left at age 77.

She made many road trips to California, Arizona and Canada. She achieved her big dream - going to Alaska, flying to Anchorage and driving around with her children. She had wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. She didn’t like to fly over water, so Europe and Hawaii weren’t in her radar. But Patagonia was still on her list, as well as some place to watch the Northern Lights. Three weeks ago, she returned refreshed from a road trip to some of her favorite places, Utah and the Bay Area of California. She was a kind, strong person, frugal, independent, private, and fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Up to the end she was still driving, pulling weeds, and figuring out what she wanted to do next. Although a lifelong Republican, she planned to vote for Mrs. Clinton. 

She liked to visit her friends and family at the cemeteries, reminiscing. At her request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be buried in Winamac, next to her first husband, parents, and stillborn twin daughter.

Memorial contributions are welcome to Zionsville Methodist Church or the Indianapolis Humane Society.

Care has been entrusted to Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, Indianapolis. 

Alvin D. Honegger Sr.

June 8, 1930 to August 31, 2016

RENSSELAER - Alvin Duard Honegger, Sr., 86, of rural Rensselaer, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

He was born in Francesville on June 8, 1930, son of the late Herman and Ida (Quasebarth) Honegger. On Nov. 24, 1956, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Frankfort, he married his wife of 59 years, Mary Davey Honegger. She survives.

He is also survived by children: Alvin Duard Honegger, Jr., Glenn Honegger, Virginia (Andrew) Fisher, Grace (Michael) Majewski and Patrick Schuttrow (godson); three grandchildren: Audrey, Anthony and Sarah Majewski; siblings: Phyllis Honegger Meyer, Kathleen Honegger (Fred) Manion, Ronald Honegger and Delores Schuttrow.

He was preceded in death by: brother Wayne Honegger; brother-in-law Francis Meyer; Cecil and Florence Gustin and Charles Schuttrow.

Mr. Honegger graduated from Francesville High School with the class of 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Rensselaer. He was a lifelong farmer; farming and family were his life.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. (CT), Friday, Sept. 2, at Steinke Funeral Home, Rensselaer. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Don Davison officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Franciscan Home Health Care & Hospice or St. Augustine Catholic School. Share memories and condolences online at SteinkeFuneralHome.com.

Olive L. Querry

January 29, 1930 to August 31, 2016

MISHAWAKA  - Olive L. Querry, 86, residing in Mishawaka, passed away at 5:58 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Golden Living Center. 

She was born Jan. 29, 1930 in Winamac, to the late Charles and Loretta Passmore Cooper. On April 22, 1946, she married Charles “Chuck” Querry, who preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 2002.

She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Nick) Jordan of Rensselaer, and Toni Banghart of Mishawaka; sons, Robert (Pamela) Querry of Mishawaka, Charles (Linda) Querry and Mike Querry both of South Bend; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and brother, Harry Cooper of Winamac. 

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lorraine Davis, Jenny Whittaker, and Margaret Beaver; and four brothers, Louis Bunnell, Robert Cooper, Donald Cooper and Charles Cooper. 

A celebration of Mrs. Querry’s life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1723 Margaret Ave., Mishawaka.   

Palmer Funeral Home-River Park is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. 

Jerry G. Sullivan Sr.

June 12, 1937 to September 5, 2016

WINAMAC - SFC, Jerry G. Sullivan Sr., U.S. Army Ret., 79, of Winamac, passed away at 6:11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born June 12, 1937 in North Judson.  On Oct. 3, 1959, he married Betty J. Burke in North Judson. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Jerry G. “Jay” (Patty) Sullivan Jr., Winamac, Son
Christine Marie (Todd Miller) Wood, Midland, MI, Daughter
Anna Marie (Mark) Rojo, Granddaughter
Alyse Marie Wood, Granddaughter
Katie Marie Sullivan, Granddaughter
Elizabeth Marie Wood, Granddaughter
Jason James Sullivan, Grandson
Zach Michael Wood, Grandson
Joseph Manta Wood, Grandson
Arthur Carl Mau, Jr., Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
John Sullivan, Father
Marjorie Schricker Sullivan Mau, Mother
Arthur Carl Mau, Sr., Step-Father
James Sullivan, Brother

Before graduating from Winamac High School in 1955, Mr. Sullivan joined the U.S. Army Reserves and went on to attend Purdue University. Later in life, he proudly earned an associate’s degree online. He was a lifelong farmer in Franklin Township, Pulaski County. He served in the U.S. Army for 49 years, nine months, and 18 days and served as a U.S. Army recruiter before retirement. He was a member of the North Judson American Legion. He was a member of Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, North Judson. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he had previously served as secretary. He was an active member of the Pulaski County Republican Party, having served as Franklin Township precinct committeeman and was a former member of the Pulaski County Drainage Board. He was a proud member of the NRA. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing golf and in his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was very proud of his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m., at the funeral home followed by a Knights of Columbus Service. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, North Judson., with Rev. Terry Bennis officiating. Burial with military rites will be at St. Jacob’s Cemetery, North Judson.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, or Knights of Columbus.