Obituaries

Donald P. Grimmett

June 30, 2012

KNOX - Donald P. Grimmett, 56, of Winamac, away Saturday, June 30. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. (CT), Thursday, at  Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.  The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Friday (July 6), at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.

Roy Fairchild

August 11, 1921 to July 1, 2012

MEDARYVILLE - Roy Fairchild, 90, Medaryville, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Sunday, July 1, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Greenup Co., KY, to the late Richard and Florence Collinsworth Fairchild. He married Opal Collinsworth on July 7, 1942 in Greenup Co., KY. She died Oct. 22, 2011.

Survivors include: 
Roy Fairchild, Jr., Francesville, Son 
Estil (Connie) Fairchild, North Judson, Son 
Earl (Judy) Fairchild, Knox, Son 
Robert Fairchild, Medaryville 
Steve Fairchild, Medaryville
21 Grandchildren 
34 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great Great Grandson 
Hazel Albright, Flatwoods, KY, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Vickie Fairchild Nelson, Daughter 
Hugh Fairchild, Grandson 
Donna Patton Fairchild, Daughter-in-law 
Edgar Fairchild, Brother 
Earl Fairchild, Brother 
Elliot Fairchild, Brother 
Bertie Wells, Sister 
Dora Oliver, Sister

Before moving to Indiana in 1942, Mr. Fairchild worked in the coal mines in Kentucky. He also worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant in Indiana. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. He enjoyed gardening and selling produce. Mr. Fairchild and his wfie also spent several years operating a traveling concession stand. He loved his family very much and will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Thursday, July 5), at the funeral home with Pastor Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church. 

Wayne D. Winters

September 4, 1947 to July 1, 2012

WINAMAC - Wayne D. Winters, 64, of Winamac, died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, July 1, at his residence in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 4, 1947, in Monterey, to Owen and Geraldine Hatfield Winters. He married Miriam M. Lloyd Heims on June 7, 1969, in Winamac. She passed away Nov. 30, 1997. He then married Nancy Clark Will on Aug. 29, 1998 in Winamac. She survives. 

Survivors include: 
Chad O. Winters, Winamac, Son 
Jeffery A. (Rhonda) Heims, Winamac, Son 
Jeremy Will, Winamac, Step-Son 
Amy (Aaron) Steffy, Brownsburg,  Step-Daughter 
Dana (Mohammed) Alagili, Whitman, AZ, Step-Daughter 
14 Grandchildren 
4 Great Grandchildren 
Shirley (Mont) Hoover, Winamac, Sister 
Dick (Sue) Winters, Monterey, Brother 
Jim (Bertha) Winters, Ontario, CA, Brother 
Katheryn Wikert, White Plains, MD, Sister 
Jerry Winters, Winamac, Sister-in-law

He was preceded in death by: 
Jack L. Winters, Brother 

Mr. Winters retired after 35 years as a lineman with NIPSCO. He served in the U.S. Army durning the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and "tinkering" around the house. He also enjoyed visiting with friends at the Oak Grove Restaurant in Star City.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Norma Lee Bay

October 11, 1940 to June 30, 2012

WINAMAC - Norma Lee Bay, 71, of Winamac, died at 8:49 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at her residence in Winamac.

She was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Union, MO, to Philip and Anna Espowe Skornia. She married Bernard John "Bernie" Bay on June 10, 1961 in Washington, MO. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Kevin Bay, Syracuse, UT, Son
Belinda (Gregg) Matter, Sussex, WI, Daughter
Kelly (Christopher) Fox, Volo, IL, Daughter
Daniel (Doris) Bay, New Lenox, IL, Son
David Matter, Grandson
Michelle Matter. Granddaughter
Joseph Bay, Grandson
Michael Bay, Grandson
Laura (John) Politte, Washington, MO, Sister
Carol Frye, Springfield, MO, Sister
Doris Skornia, Washington, MO. Sister-in-law

She was preceded in death by:
Leon "Skip" Skornia, Brother
Elmer Frye, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Bay and her husband lived in Chicago, until moving to Winamac in 1999. She was retired from St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, where she worked in housekeeping. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac.She enjoyed gardening and walking her dog, Angel, in the Winamac Town Park. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m., (Wednesday, July 4), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the Winamac Town Park.

Deolreum L. Cloud

August 17, 1918 to June 29, 2012

WINAMAC - Deolreum L. "Deola" Cloud, 93, Winamac, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, June 29, at  Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 17, 1918, in White County, to the late Laban and Gertrude Davis Nice. Deola was married to Jacob Rolland Hoffman on Oct. 30, 1935. He passed away in February 1946. She then married Lloyd L. Cloud on July 25, 1948. He passed away in December 1959.

Survivors include:
Jacob (Judyth) Hoffman, Winamac, Son
Jacob Scott (Alissa) Hoffman, South Bend, Grandson
Troy D. Hoffman, Winamac, Grandson
Jacob F. Hoffman, South Bend, Great Grandson
Amelia G. Hoffman, South Bend, Great Granddaughter
Phyllis Gourley, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Byron Nice, Brother
Arlo Nice, Brother

 

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (July 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Mrs. Cloud was a member of Paul's Chapel Church, Pulaski. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Wayne Planck

May 27, 1919 to June 27, 20122

WINAMAC - Wayne Planck, 93, of Star City, died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

He was born May 27, 1919, in Huntington, to the late Sylvester V. and Nella Clark Planck. He married Marie Abbott on July 10, 1939 in Star City/ She survives.

Also surviving are.
Judy (Larry) Bonnell, St. Charles, IL, Daughter
Ronald Planck, Lucerne, Son
12 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren
2  Great-Great-Grandchildren
Vern (Mary Margaret) Planck, Millersburg, Brother
Sharlene Planck, Winamac, Daughter-in-law

He was preceded in death by
James Planck, Son
Dale Planck, Son
Alexandra Gibson, Granddaughter
Kenneth William Bonnell, Granson
Cheryl Planck, Grandaughter
Marion Planck, Brother
Helen Scott, Sister
Edna Dye, Sister
Kermit "Bill" Planck, Brother

Mr. Planck was a farmer in the Star City area for many years. He also ran an excavation business for several years. He attended the Star City United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing. He took up woodworking following his retirement. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (June 30), at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Mabry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church.

Alladean L. Clouser

February 19, 1922 to June 27, 2012

WINAMAC - Alladean L. Clouser, 90, of Winamac, died at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Medaryville, to the late George J. and Grace A. Tetzloff Kroft. She married Ernest Clouser on Dec. 20, 1941 in North Judson. He died July 26, 1998.

Survivors include:
Rayanna (Ron) Henderson, Valparaiso, Daughter
Elizabeth (Stanley) Machaj, Dyer, Daughter
Donald (Nancy) Clouser, Winamac, Son
8 Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren
Arlos L. Epler, Francesville, Sister
Doris E. Becker, Rensselaer, Sister
Robert F. (Agnes) Kroft, Logansport, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Ray H. Kroft, Brother
Louella Hively, Sister
Georgianna "Dolly" Fritz, Sister

Mrs. Clouser was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She was a 50-year member of OES Tippecanoe Chapter #96 and a Past Matron, having served three times. She was a Rainbow Mother Advisor. She was also a 50-year member of the Purdue Extension Home Demonstration Clubs. She was a member of the Pulaski County REACT. She served as a 4H leader, Cub Scout & Girl Scout leader, and choir mom. She was a member of the former Pulaski County Arts Association.

Mrs. Clouser served as director of the Pulaski County Red Cross for 12 years. She received the Clara Barton Award for her many years of volunteer service. She was instrumental in the creation of the Pulaski County United Way. She was a reserve deputy and dispatcher for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. In recognition of her many years of community service she received the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce's H.J. Halleck Communtiy Service Award in 2005.

Over the course of her lifetime, Mrs. Clouser worked as a laborer at Kingsbury Ordinace Plant and managed the bakery at Broken Arrow Campground. She worked at the Bonnell Flower Shop for many years. She was also a cook for several years at the Winamac School system.

She was well-known for playing the organ, piano, or keyboard at church, weddings, and funerals. She enjoyed painting, sewing,fishing and baking.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. OES services will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (July 1), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Red Cross or the Pulaski County United Fund.