Obituaries
Anthony "Tony" Gray
March 11, 1921 to August 14, 2010
GALESBURG, ILL. - Anthony “Tony” William Gray, 89, of Galesburg, Ill. died Saturday, Aug. 14, in Peoria, Ill.
He was born on his family farm in Pulaski, on March 11, 1921, the son of William and Mary Magdalene (Yager) Gray. He married Sonia JaVana Gabrielson on Jan. 17, 1959. She survives.
Also surviving are: a sister, Loretta (Gray) Sanders; children: Rodney Carlos (Idalee) Gray, Joel John (Julie) Gray, Sonia Kelly (John) Nelson, Joseph Anthony Gray, Mary Edith (Osha) Davidson, Patrick Gabrielson (Deb) Gray, Michael Edward Gray; Grandchildren: Becky, Celeste, Christopher, David G., David N., Erica, Haley, Jennifer , J.R., Kim, Leann, Liam, Marie, Marley, Melissa, Michelle, Mindy, Natalie, Sara, Sarah, Sienna; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew and Louis, and sisters, Ruth, Mabel and Margaret Ann.
Mr. Gray graduated from Winamac High School in May of 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Purdue University in 1949. He then returned to work the land as a professional farm manager for 55 years. He began with Doane Agricultural Service before forming his own business, Gray Farm Management.
He was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and a trustee since 1969. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1950. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria honored Gray’s lifetime of work for the Lord, presenting him with the Pere Marquette Award for Christian Service in 2003. He joined the Kiwanis Club of Galesburg in 1986 and served as president in 1992. He also served as president of the American Field Service club in Galesburg in 1979. He was active in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and their food pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Us TOO, and the Macular Degeneration support group.
The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 18) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio and Deacon Rodney Gray officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 17), at Watson Funeral Home, with the rosary being prayed at 8 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg.
Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in remembrance of Anthony W. Gray to benefit Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Larry Lee Leasure
January 30, 1940 to August 20, 2010
KEWANNA - Larry Lee Leasure, 70 of Kewanna, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 20, at the Yellow Rose Hospice Unit at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born Jan. 30, 1940 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Herold and Vivian (Scott) Leasure. On Jan. 7, 1961 he was married in Star City to (Mary) Linda Markley. She survives.
Also surviving are a son, Michael L. Leasure of Battleground; daughter, Trudy L. Southe and her husband Ed of Plymouth; grandchildren, Gregory D. and Erik L. Gottschalk and Skye L. Leasure.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Joan Warner, Maxine Hessong and Monna Lou Brincefield.
Mr. Leasure was a 1958 Star City High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1958-1961 as vehicle mechanic and later as a medic. He formerly worked as a heavy equipment operator for Lebo and Markley in Winamac. He also worked at Tee-Pak in Winamac. He retired as a computerized numerical control machinist for Fulton Industries in Rochester. He was a member of Star City United Methodist Church, Amalgamated Meat Packers Union, V.F.W. Post #1121 in Kewanna and National Wildlife Federation.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday (Aug. 24), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna. Services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to any hospice program of choice or go to www.donatelifeindiana.org to sign the registry for donation of organs or tissue or to make a monetary donation.
Viola Woodard
August 23, 1940 to August 30, 2019
MEDARYVILLE - Viola Lucille Woodard, 70, of 1309 E. Grace St., Rensselaer, formerly of Medaryville, passed away at 11:15 a.m.,Monday, Aug. 30, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.
She was born Aug. 23, 1940, in Whiting, to the late Harold and Twilla Small Woodard.
 Survivors include:
Delores (Robert) Woodard Miller, Medaryville, Sister & brother-in-law
Ernest (Krystal) Woodard, Medaryville, Brother & sister-in-law
Several nieces & nephews
Ms. Woodard worked for 25 years at Peak Communtity Services in Winamac. She was a lifelong resident of Medaryville.
Friends may call after 11 a.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Thursday, Sept. 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in Fletcher Cemetery located at Hamlet.
David Brockett
April 3, 1936 to August 29, 2010
WINAMAC - Dr. David L. Brockett DVM, 74, of 633 E 100 S, Winamac, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, at his residence.
He was born April 3, 1936 in Summitt County, Ohio, the son of Roger and Grace Patch Brockett. He married Karren E. Woodward on Aug. 24, 1985 in Winamac. She survives.
 Also surviving are:
Steve (Lori) Brockett, Dallas, TX, Son
Wendy (Dave) Wolphart, Doylestown, PA, Daughter
Michael Brockett, Indianapolis, Son
Philip Brockett, Winamac, Son
Chris DeMarco, Winamac, Daughter
Michelle (Neal) DeLeon, University Place, WA, Daughter
Kim Marin, University Place, WA, Daughter
13 Grandchildren
Kathleen Brockett, Ashland, OH, Sister
Bruce Brockett, Neenah, W,I Brother
Roger (Carol Ann) Brockett, Lexington, MA, Brother
Richard (Mary Ann) Brockett, Garrettsville, OH, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Phyllis Smarto, Sister
Barbara Tillotson, Sister
Dr. Brockett grew up on a farm in Seville, OH, helping take care of livestock. He graduated from Westfield High School where he played basketball and other sports. He attended Muskingum College for two years. He went on to The Ohio State University to study veterinary medicine. He graduated in 1961. He came to Winamac and ran a successful veterinary practice for 44 years. He was active in 4H with all of his children.
Dr. Brockett was active in Republican politics. He served as a Pulaski County Councilman for 30 years. He was also a longtime member of the Pulaski County Health Board.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.
Harold Wayne Tunis
November 19, 1941 to August 24, 2010
WINAMAC - Harold Wayne Tunis, 68, of 7980 S 475 W, Winamac, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
He was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Chicago,to Clarence and Virginia Robinson Tunis.
 Survivors include:
Dawn Marie Tunis, Hammond, Daughter
Brian Wayne Tunis, North Carolina, Son
Keith Edward-Allan Tunis, Goshen, Son
Robin Lorrianne Ader, Maryland, Daughter
Kelly Lynn (Jason) Middleborn, Knox, Daughter
Sherry Ann Meadows, Hammond, Daughter
Stephanie Amber Tunis, Hammond, Daughter
11 Grandchildren, including Tyler and Cloveena Middleborn of Knox
Gordon Allan Tunis, Highland, Half Brother
Daryle K. Tunis, Hammond, Half Brother
Carol Ann Tunis, Hammond, Former Wife
Preceded in death by:
Clarence Veron Tunis, Father
Virginia Robinson Tunis, Mother
Marjorie Wilson Tunis, Step Mother
Mr. Tunis was a retired switchboard operator and manager for AT&T. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was formerly of Hammond and had lived in Winamac since 1996.
Friends may call after 3 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A memorial services will follow at 4 p.m., (Thursday, Sept. 2), at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors at the funeral home following the service.
Memorial donations may be given to: Friends of Pleasant View Rest Home, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Riley Hopsital, or the Ronald McDonald House.
Elvin Funk
August 16, 1931 to August 26, 2010
ROYAL CENTER - Elvin “Busse” Funk, 79, of Winamac formerly of Royal Center passed away at 2:03 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.
Born on Aug. 16, 1931 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Willen and Beulah (Brown) Funk.
 Survivors include brother, Willen “Timer” Funk of Winamac; sister-in-law, Sandra Funk of Logansport; nieces and nephews, Margaret Roberts and husband Lucas of Arizona, Mary Campbell and husband Herb of Star City, Marcia Funk of Logansport, Marvin Funk and wife Patty of Rochester, Conrad Funk and wife Elaine of Royal Center, Robert Funk and wife Debbie of Royal Center, Garry Funk of Jasper, Deena Hubler and husband Robert of Jasper and Michele Funk-Corey and husband David of Fishers. He was also survived by several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Clive “Tate” Funk and Merlin Funk.
Mr. Funk was a member of First Baptist Church in Winamac and he participated in Special Olympics for many years. He was formerly employed at Peak Community Services in Winamac.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Aug. 28), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.
Memorial donations may be made to Peak Community Services and/or the American Cancer Society.
Peggy Taylor
August 16, 1945 to August 22, 2010
NORTH JUDSON - Peggy Marie (Hunt) Taylor, 65, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, at her daughter's home in North Judson.
She was born Aug. 16, 1945.
Survivors include daughters, Denice M. (Jeff) Daggett of Knox and Tina M. Dickey of North Judson; son, Chuck (Donna) Witten of Knox; mother, Ollie M. Campbell of Jasper, AL.
The funeral service will be at 6 p.m., Thursday (Aug. 26), at O'Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson. Visitation is one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
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