Obituaries

Phyllis Hellinga

June 23, 2012

NORTH JUDSON - Phyllis Hellinga, 93, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, June 23. 

Visitation is 10 a.m. (CT) Thursday, at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CT) (Thursday, June 28) at the funeral home.  

Georgia M. March

May 20, 1920 to June 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Georgia M. March, 92, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:28 a.m., Thursday, June 21, in Gladstone, MO.

She was born May 20, 1920, in Pulaski, to the late George and Maude G. Utterback Pugh. She married James Edgar Byrd, Sr., and later Darl D. March who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Marsha (Douglas) Bailey, Francesville, Daughter
James E. "Jim" (Shirley) Byrd, Jr., Nacogdoches, TX,  Son
Rebecca "Becky" (Richard) Rude, Royal Center, Daughter
Lawson (Kathy) Byrd, Gladstone, MO, Son
R. Thomas "Tom" (Linda) Byrd, Aqua Dulce, CA,  Son
Stephen "Steve" (Julie) Byrd, Logansport, Son
24 Grandchildren
31 Great Grandchildren
3  Great-Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Gregory Byrd, Son
Gregory Byrd, Jr., Infant Grandson
Traci Bailey, Infant Granddaughter
4 Siblings

Mrs. March was an active member of the Kewanna Church of Christ.She enjoyed cooking and baking, quilting, and flowers. She loved the Lord and her family.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the services Wednesday at the church.The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, June 27) at Tippecanoe Christian Church, Winamac, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Kewanna Church of Christ.

Cynthia L. Jackson

August 27, 1957 to June 19, 2012

WINAMAC - Cynthia L. Jackson, 54, of Winamac, passed away at 8:17 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, in Winamac.

She was born Aug. 27, 1957, in Muskegon, MI, to Alfred and Marsha Irwin Juergens. She was married on March 12, 1988, in Mount Holly, PA, to Richard V. Jackson. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Marsha L. Irwin, Muskegon, MI, Mother 
Andrew I. Jackson, Winamac, Son 
Rebecca (Jason) Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Daughter 
Lauren Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Granddaughter 
Elijah Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Grandson 
Jonas Creech, Fort Collins, CO, Grandson 
Karyn Juergens, Kalamazoo, MI, Sister 
Steven (Robbie) Juergens, Muskegon, MI, Brother 
Laura (Jack) Yeck, Muskegon, MI, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Alfred R. Juergens, Father 

Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Winamac for 14 years. She was a former resident of Chesterton. She loved to read, cook, crochet and knit. She also loved animals and nature. She was a election worker for Rich Grove Township.

Friends may call after 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. (Wednesday, June 27), at the funeral home with her son Andrew Jackson officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Max L. Russell

May 10, 1918 to June 16, 2012

ROYAL CENTER - Max L. Russell, 94, of Royal Center passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born on May 10, 1918 in Star City, he was the son of the late Elihu and Florence (Vangundy) Russell. On Aug. 13, 1939 he married Emma Jean Warner. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2011.

Survivors include his children, Darwin “Doc” Russell and wife Jo of Winamac, Sandy Haselby and husband Wayne of Royal Center, Judy Rogers and husband Phil of Royal Center, Connie Frame and husband Stan of Royal Center, Ron Russell and wife Linda of Royal Center and Don Russell and wife Karol of Royal Center; brother, Dale Russell of Frankfort and sister Julia Baker of Logansport. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren with one on the way, 1 great great grandson with one on the way and 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Galen Russell and Delos Russell and sisters, Alice Smith and Lois Davis.

Mr. Russell was a 1936 Star City High School graduate. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. He was formerly employed at Logan Machine for 17 years and he retired in 1995 from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier after 36 years. He was a member of Royal Center United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 60, V.F.W. #3790 and the National Rural Letter Carrier’s Association. He enjoyed meeting his friends at McDonald’s in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (June 19), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial with military rites will be performed at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Center United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.

Robert P. Lizenby

February 14, 1925 to June 18, 2012

FRANCESVILLE - Robert P. "Bob" Lizenby, 87, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, June 18, at his daughter's home in Plymouth.

He was born Feb. 14, 1925. He married Naomi M. Stellter on Sept. 15, 1945 in Winamac. She died Jan. 19, 2009. 

Survivors include: 
Linda Lizenby, Plymouth, Daughter 
Dorothy (Fred) Hagen, Winamac, Sister-in-law 
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Jennifer Lizenby, Daughter 
Diane Lizenby, Daughter 
Ethel Pike Mayhugh, Birth Mother 
Edward Harold Mayhugh, Birth Father 
Harry Lizenby, Adoptive Father 
Mae Pike Lizenby, Adoptive Mother 
Howard Mayhugh, Brother 

Mr. Lizenby was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church. He also attended Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. He was a member of Gideons International. He was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Francesville Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Shriners. Bob served on the Pulaski Health Care Foundation board. 

Mr. Lizenby and his wife owned and operated Lizenby Insurance Agency for many years. He was also co-owner of the C & L Ford Motor dealership in Medaryville. He was also a farmer and dairy farmer. He liked woodworking, and enjoyed writing poetry and stories and doing the family geneology. He also enjoyed going out to eat. He loved his family very much.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday (June 21), at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville United Methodist Church, Bethel Bible Church, or Gideons International.

Judy E. Lewis

March 25, 1945 to June 15, 2012

WINAMAC - Judith E. "Judy" Lewis, 67, of Monterey, died at 2:18 a.m., Friday, June 15, at her residence. 

She was born March 25, 1945, in Rochester, to the late Joseph and Jenette Cinninger Lewis. She married Loren W. Lewis on Jan. 28, 1962 in Argos. He survives.

Also surviving are:

Brian E. (Bray) Lewis, Monterey, Son
Gary L. (Tobi) Lewis, Columbus, Son
Branden A. (Brandi Pranger) Lewis, Grandson
Shannon N. Griffith, Granddaughter
Stephanie M. (Alex Mitch) Lewis, Granddaughter
Whitney N. Hopkins, Granddaughter
Brooke L. May, Granddaughter
Shayden M. May, Grandson
Shaye L. Lewis, Granddaughter
Cody L. Ogle, Grandson
Justin B. Lewis, Grandson
Jaelyn Hinds, Great Granddaughter
Chloe Lewis, Great Granddaughter
Charity Pranger,  Great Granddaughter
Dillon Pranger, Great Grandson
Myrna (Carl) Eby, Argos, Sister
Charles "Chuck" (Judy) Lewis, Logansport, Brother

Mrs. Lewis graduated from Argos High School and later in life she attended Ancilla College. After they were married, the Lewises lived and worked in Wolcott for several years before moving to Monterey where they purchased their longtime family home. Mrs. Lewis worked at the Harts Schaffner and Marx factory in Rochester for several years. She dedicated most of her life to raising her family and working on the Lewis family farm.

She was an avid book reader. She was a NASCAR fan. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and taking care of her yard. She loved her dog, Maggie. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and neighbors. She loved her grandchildren very much and dedicated as much time as possible to each and everyone of them.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (June 21) at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will take be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Forrest C. Goble

August 9, 1922 to June 14, 2012

WINAMAC - Forrest Calvin "Bud" Goble, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born Aug. 9, 1922, in Hammond, to the late Lee and Lily Cloud Goble. He married Mary Maxine Bishop on July 12, 1944 at the Church of the Nazarene in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 2000.

Survivors include: 
Margaret Ann (Gerald) Steinacker, Winamac, Daughter 
Morton Lee (Rose Miller) Goble, Winamac, Son 
Auda Sue Fisher (Farrell) Fox, Sierra Vista, AZ, Foster Daughter 
Chad Ryan (Julie Wilhelm) Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Grandson
Jodi Suzanne (Patrick Gagnon) Goble, Hubbard, IA, Granddaughter 
Matthew Bryan (Kathleen Jewell) Steinacker, Bourbonnais, IL, Grandson
Sarah Elizabeth Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Granddaughter 
Michael Frederick Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Grandson 
Hannah Grace Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Granddaughter 
Daniel Forrest Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Grandson 
Rachael Elyse Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Granddaughter 
Abigail Christine Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Granddaughter 
Noah Wilhelm Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Grandson 
Claire Kathleen Steinacker, Bourbonnais, IL, Great Granddaughter 
Elizabeth Anne Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Granddaughter 
Ella Jewel Steinacker, Bourbonnais, IL, Great Granddaughter 
Isaiah Robert Steinacker, Clayton, NC, Great Grandson 
Helen Goble Stigall, DeMotte, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Kenneth Goble, Brother 
Armond Goble Brother 
Feorl Goble Bazan, Sister 
Nellie Goble Bosley, Sister 
John Mark Goble, Son 

Mr. Goble was a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and attended one year of graduate school at Indiana University. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Winamac, where he served for many years as the Sunday School Superintendent and as a board member. He also served on the board of trustees of Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, for 26 years, and on the advisory board for the Northwest Indiana District Church of the Nazarene for 32 years. He was a long-standing member of Gideons International.

Mr. Goble served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1944, just months after he and Maxine married, his unit was shipped overseas. He was a staff sergeant in the 99th Infantry Division. On Dec. 18th, his unit was captured by the Germans at the Battle of the Bulge. He was in a POW Camp at Stalag XIII-C for 6 months until the war ended. His war stories are now in print and available from his daughter, Margaret Steinacker or on Amazon. The book, written by Rose Goble, is entitled, Captured. Mr. Goble was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Mr. Goble worked for many years at Goble Olds and International Harvestor Tractors and Equipment business. Later he served as the trust officer at First Union Bank. When First National Bank of Monterey opened its branch in Winamac, he became the manager until he retired.

First and foremost, Mr. Goble loved the Lord. That love spilled into his daily life with his family and others. He was continually helping someone whether spiritually, emotionally, or financially. His outgoing personality and genuine concern for others will always be remembered as his legacy.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary; and after 9 a.m., Monday at the church. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., (Monday, June 18), at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. David Webb officiating. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, rural Winamac. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW.

Memorial donations may be given to Gideons International.