Obituaries

Melvin Miller

November 28, 1934 to June 16, 2016

WINAMAC - MSgt. Melvin Clark Miller USAF (Ret.), 81, of Esparto, Calif., passed away at 4:03 a.m., Thursday, June 16, at his residence. He was a native of Indiana and Illinois ,and recently relocated to California for the warmer weather. 

He was born Nov. 28, 1934 in Monon to the late Paul R. and Alice R. Clark Miller.

Survivors include:
Julie Anne (Daniel) Kramer, Esparto, CA, Daughter
John B. (Dora Hyson) Thatcher, Campbell, CA, Step Son
Linda L. (Ronald) Ruff, Mangum, OK, Step Daughter
Janet M. (Nathan) Holden, St. George, UT, Step Daughter
Carole J. (Dan) Little, Cameron Park, CA, Step Daughter
Don, Ted, Joe, and Marc Kirby, Step Sons
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Wan da Luxton, Sister
Mary Edwards, Sister
Twylla (Russell) Selmer, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Joan M. Redmond Miller, First Wife
Nancy J. Bowers Miller, Second Wife
Susan Hein, Step Daughter 

Mr. Miller served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and was a retired flight engineer. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. as well as the VFW and the Retired Enlisted Man's Association. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a truck driver for 17 years. He enjoyed gardening, wood working, and living on the Tippecanoe River. Most recently, he enjoyed the California sunshine. He was a member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church and had been a former Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a kind and caring man who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 24, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 25, at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at Osborne Cemetery, Rensselaer.

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac First United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.

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

Jack Stevens

April 15, 1934 to June 12, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Jack D. Stevens, 82, of Medaryville, passed away at 10:08 p.m., Sunday, June 12, at Franciscan Health Rensselaer. 

He was born on April 15, 1934 in Glendale, KY. On March 24, 1957, he married Judy Myers in Francesville. She survives. 

Also surviving are:
Craig L. (Joanne) Stevens, Medaryville, Son 
Lyn M. Stevens, New Carlisle, Daughter 
Shelly B. (Joseph) Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Daughter
Justin Stevens, Grandson 
Jordan Stevens, Grandson 
Jake Stevens, Grandson 
Tiffani Sierzputowski, Granddaughter 
Trevor Sierzputowski, Grandson 
Lois Pless, Indianapolis, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Wallace L. Stevens, Father 
Paula Jean Flora Stevens, Mother 
Dalton & Dillon Sierzputowski, Twin Grandsons 
Ruth Hooker, Sister  

Mr. Stevens was a 1952 graduate of Medaryville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong farmer in Gillam Township, Jasper County where he lived and worked the land for 78 years. Aside from farming, he enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. He had been a bus driver for West Central Schools from 1959-1976 and served on the West Central School Board from 1976-1988. He was a member of the United Methodist Church as well as the American Legion in Francesville. He enjoyed golfing and was a member at Moss Creek Country Club. He was an avid Purdue and West Central basketball fan. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's various activities. He was a caring man who loved his wife and family very much. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 16,  at the funeral home with Pastor Hal Cohn officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Riley Hospital for Children or American Heart Association.

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

Donald Boulden Jr.

August 7, 1928 to June 7, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - Donald Boulden Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7.

He was born Aug. 7, 1928 to Donald Sr. and Lillian Tiede Boulden of Winamac, where he grew up. He was married for 63 years to JoAnne Prall Boulden who who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children, Jill, Kimberly and Mark; grandchildren Tyler (Michelle Wilcox) and Riley Boulden; sisters Joan (Moss) and Bette (Varga); many loving nieces, nephews and his cousin Loren Tiede.

He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and uncle. He served in the U.S. Army during the occupation in Japan. He attended Butler University where he met his wife. He retired from a career as a real estate broker which he embarked on early in life after his initial career in the post office. This reflected his entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit. In retirement, he enjoyed playing tennis until his early eighties. He was called "twinkle toes" by his tennis competitors who were often much younger. He also enjoyed snow skiing, white water rafting and camping. His active lifestyle was an inspiration to many.
He taught his children a love of the outdoors as he regularly took them camping when they were young. He humbly gave to many charities and volunteered several years for Meals on Wheels delivering food to the homebound. He also enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels daily. Mr. Boulden was a joyful man who enjoyed humor, athletics, western movies, Frank Sinatra, his family, his poodle dogs and living in the moment.

He was the only son of four siblings. His sisters, Maxine who preceded him in death along with Bette and Joan shared much time together while raising their children. He adored his sisters and their extended family where he was affectionately known as "Uncle Bud."

His children want to thank the staff at Hooverwood Nursing Center who took exceptional care of their beloved father while he resided there.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, with services to follow at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th St., Indianapolis. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery Mausoleum in Indianapolis. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hooverwood Nursing Center, 7001 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260.

To share a memory, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com.

Emma Ingersoll

October 22, 1950 to June 10, 2016

WINAMAC - Emma Mae Ingersoll, 65, of Logansport, formerly of Kewanna, died at 7:02 p.m., Friday, June 10, at Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born Oct. 22, 1950, in Indianapolis, to Frank and Betty A. Hilt Lockridge. 

Survivors include:

Ron Hines, Rochester, Son
Tanya Hines, Logansport, Daughter
Grandchildren: Kristine, Holly, Brittney, Payton, Jessica, Aurora, Felicia, Cody, Emily
4 Great grandchildren
Thelma Vest, Vincennes, Sister

Preceded in death by:

Betty A. Hilt Combs, Mother

Frank Lockridge, Father
Robert Hines, Son

Mrs. Ingersoll had worked as a waitress in area restaurants. She enjoyed family get togethers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards and singing.

Funeral services are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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

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

Ida May Markin

August 8, 1920 to June 9, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Ida May Markin, 95, of Batesville, formerly of Francesville, passed away at 5 a.m., Thursday, June 9, at the Waters of Batesville, Batesville.

She was born Aug. 19, 1920, in Chicago, to the late Frank A. and Gertrude Caldwell Clark. She married James W. Markin on Aug. 18, 1940 in Davenport, IA. He died Dec. 22, 1992.

Survivors include:
Philip (Patricia) Markin, Roswell, NM, Son
Charles (Karyn) Markin, Snohomish, WA, Son 
Judi (Ralph) Craig, Batesville, Daughter
8 Grandchildren 
13 Great Grandchildren 
3 great-great grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Jessie Marie Lay, Sister
Thomas H. Clark  Brother 
Vernon A. Clark   Brother 
James R. Clark, Brother 
Clara Clark, Sister
Claire Clark, Brother

May graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, IL and went on to attend Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She had worked as a legal secretary. May worked for the Pulaski County extension office and had served as Pulaski County deputy surveyor. She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church where she had served as an elder. May was a 4-H leader for many years. She was also a longtime member of the Jefferson township home extension club. May was a member of the American Legion Auxillary in Francesville and the DAR. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, counted cross stitching and other varius needlework. She was also an avid reader. 

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, June 15, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Wednesday, June 15), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, with Rev. Frank Lay officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Robert K. Fransen

June 9, 2948 to June 8, 2016

WINAMAC - Robert Kenneth Fransen, 67, of Pulaski, passed away at 12:44 p.m., Wednesday,June 8, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born June 9, 1948, in Harvey, IL, to the late Kenneth and Edith Tysen Fransen. He married Patricia J. Miller in 1980. She died Jan. 21, 2003.

Survivors include:
Jennifer (Jeffrey) Gallus, Matteson, IL, Daughter
Kenneth  J.C. Fransen, Knox,  Son
Robert Edward Piontek, Winamac,  Step son 
Grandchildren Ryan Hopkins, Jessica Fransen, Kevin Fransen, Christine Fransen, and
Haley Rugg.
Daniel (Kristine) Fransen, Midlothian, IL,  Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Philip John Fransen Son
Betty Jean Luecke, Sister
Barbara Worthington,  Sister 
Melody Fransen,  Sister 

Mr. Fransen worked as an assembler at Ford Motor Co. in Chicago, for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam war. He enjoyed building model cars, rebuilding cars and attending car shows. He especially loved everything about pre-1964 cars. He was active in the Romin’ Chariots car club with his son Philip. He often raced at Raceway Park and raced his Mustang "Phony Pony" at US 30 drag strip as a young man. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the VFW in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 11, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.  A celebration of life service will follow at 3 p.m., at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military rites at the funeral home following services.

Memorial donations may be given to VFW Post 1728 Winamac.