Obituaries
Richard W. Allen
May 5, 1952 to August 19, 2010
ROYAL CENTER - Richard W. Allen, 58, of Star City passed away unexpectedly 7:35 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born May 5, 1952 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Ralph W. and Lena R. (Newport) Allen. On June 18, 1972 in Pulaski, he married Shelia A. Butler. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Amanda M. Allen; grandson, Collin Wayne Allen; brothers, Dean E. All en and wife, Barbara, Thomas C. Allen and wife, Rebecca, Timothy R. Allen and wife, Christine, all of Star City. He is also survived by nieces, Carmen Snyder of Burnettsville, Janette Moore of Andrews, Anita Allen of Minnesota, Shannon Davis of Monticello, Shelby Allen of Lafayette and nephews, James Allen of Minnesota, Craig Allen of Star City and Scott Allen of Monticello; sisters-in-law, May Vance and husband Collins of Bowling Green, Ky., Edwina Cook of Mt. Washington, Ky., Wanda Rice and husband Ronald of Brownstown, and brother-in-law, Paul H. Butler. He was also survived by several great nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by nephew, Christopher Ralph Allen.
Mr. Allen was a 1970 Winamac Community High School graduate and a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He was a farmer and a former parts manager at Case Power and Equipment in Winamac for 25 years. He had also formerly worked at Berkshire Implement in Royal Center for two years and Tri County Builders for 10 years. He had also been a representative of Juice Plus+.
He was a member of Pulaski Presbyterian Church, Redman Lodge in Monticello and a member of the Indiana Trailriding Association. He was also a former member of Odd Fellows Lodge in Winamac. He was also an amateur photographer and had a pilot’s license. He was also formerly active in Competitive Mounted Orienteering where he was a 1000 point achiever.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, and also one hour before the time of service. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Aug. 23), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center. Burial will be at Pro Cemetery, Headlee.
Memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council, 518 N. Main St., Kokomo, IN. 49603-0865.
Opal A. Crist
October 24, 192 to August 25, 2010
WINAMAC - Opal Arbutus Crist, 97, of 7784 S 450 W, Star City, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Oct. 27, 1912, in Royal Center, to Peter and Cora Rude Hatfield. She married Murl Crist on Feb. 17, 1931 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. He died on Feb. 17, 2005.
 Survivors include:
Murlene Cornell, Star City, Daughter
Jerry D. Crist, Somerset, Son
12 Grandchildren
25 Great Grandchildren
16 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Fred L. Crist, Son
Virginia J. Carpenter, Daughter
Carrie Crist, Granddaughter
Wilma Crist, Daughter-in-law
Oscar Cornell, Son-in-law
James Carpenter, Son-in-law
Maurice Hatfield, Brother
Albert Hatfield, Brother
Charles Hatfield, Brother
Little Babe, Sister
Mrs. Crist graduated from Star City School in 1930. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was active in the Christian Mothers group and enjoyed sewing for the missions. She had worked as a telephone operator at Hoover Bros. in Star City and had also worked at the Star City School cafeteria.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday (Aug. 28), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ronald Schiml officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given to the St. Joseph Christian Mothers.
Dorothy A. Baker
May 3, 1922 to August 14, 2010
WINAMAC - Dorothy A. Baker, 88, of 262 S 300 E, Winamac, died at 5:50 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.
She was born May 3, 1922, in Culver, to Owen and Anna Weaver Weaver. She married Ralph Walter Baker Feb. 26, 1949 in Winamac. Ralph died June 12, 1988.
 Survivors include:
Debby Berkshire, Winamac, Daughter & Companion Jody Stilwell
Monica (Alvin) Stamper, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Randy (Brenda) Baker, Winamac, Son
Kim Baker, Winamac, Son
Gene (Angela) Baker, Rochester, Grandson
John (Lisa) Baker Tacoma, WA, Grandson
Stacy Baker, Fort Wayne, Granddaughter & Companion Todd Hargis
Alecia Stamper, Winamac, Granddaughter
Sierra Stamper, Winamac, Granddaughter
Pat (Amy) Berkshire, Wheatfield, Grandson
Eric Berkshire, Muncie, Grandson
Matthew Berkshire, Winamac, Grandson
Dylan Berkshire, Kewanna, Grandson
Sonya Terry, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Tonya (James) Williams, Lafayette, Granddaughter
Jodie Stilwell, Winamac, Granddaughter
Great-grandchildren Kaelan Baker, Isobelle Baker, Sabrina Baker, Aiden Berkshire, Ava Berkshire, Gabe Berkshire, Pat Tuley, Zack Tuley, Paige Schwartz, Amyia Terry, Kyia Snider and Katelyn Terry.
Mary Pratt, Star City, Sister
Violetta Pletka, Valparaiso, Sister
Catherine Pratt, Royal Center, Sister
Gerald Weaver, Winamac, Brother
Leon Shafer, Portage, Brother-in-law
She was preceded in death by:
Infant Daughter
Arthur T. Weaver, Brother
Raymond T. Weaver, Brother
Judy K. Baker, Daughter-in-law
Marcella Scheffer, Sister
Mrs. Baker was a cook at Eastern Pulaski Schools. She retired in 1992. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers, Daughters of Isabella and was a charter member of the Twilight Twenty Extension Homemakers Club. She was a frequent exhibitor at the Extension Homemakers' Open Class at the Pulaski County fair.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (Aug. 18), in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the Cancer Society, Heart Association or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Charles H. Baumgartner
July 5, 1951 to August 10, 2010
FRANCESVILLE - Charles Henry Baumgartner, 59, of 5554 E. Campo Bello Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, died at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, at his residence.
He was born July 5, 1951, in Goshen, to Henry and Mary Emerson Baumgartner.
 Survivors include:
David (Jennifer) Baumgartner Warsaw, Brother
Mary Baumgartner Columbus, OH, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Parents
Mr. Baumgartner had lived in Arizona for over 15 years, moving there from Francesville. He was a long time member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Indiana and Arizona. He held a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Purdue University. He had owned a landscaping company in Francesville, was a teacher for some time, and most recently worked for a credit card company in their fraud prevention department.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, at Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville. The funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. (Thursday, Aug. 19), at the church, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville.
A funeral services will also be held at the Apostolic Christian Church in Phoenix. For more information visit: www.hansenmortuary.com
Edith M. Fry
June 14, 1922 to August 11, 2010
WINAMAC - Edith M. Fry, 88, of 505 North 200 West, Winamac, died at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, at her residence.
She was born June 14, 1922, in Beardstown, to Charles Grover and Pearl Adeline Barker Mays. She was married Dec. 7, 1941, in Winamac, to Glen D. Fry. He passed away Nov. 19, 1972.
 Survivors include:
Judy E. (Eric E.Prentice) Gallaher, Winamac, Daughter & special friend
Beverly J. (Brandon) Sproles, Monticello, Daughter & son-in-law
Linda L. Fry, VanWert, OH, Daughter-in-law
Anthony W. (Jean) Sproles, Grandson
Kimberly L. (Randy) Fox, Granddaughter
Becky A. (Terry Brown) Litke, Granddaughter & special friend
Robert E. (Michelle) Fry, Grandson
Brandi R. (Bryce Kappes) Fox, Great Granddaughter & special friend
Lindsey N. Fox, Great Granddaughter
Austin G. Sproles, Great Grandson
Matt Jonas, Great Grandson
Preceded in death by:
Eugene Fry, Son
Kevin P. Litke, Grandson
Kris L. Fry, Granddaughter
Florence Heims, Sister
Bertha Reed, Sister
Pearl Kado, Sister
Chester Mays, Brother
Herbert Mays, Brother
Russell Mays, Brother
Mrs. Fry was a homemaker and worked on the farm for many years. She also volunteered for the Red Cross, Blood Bank, Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxillary(past president), and worked on the Pulaski County election board. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star #71, Winamac.
No services will be held. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Hospice.
Walter E. Doty
August 8, 1940 to August 11, 2010
WINAMAC - Walter E. Doty, 70, of 707 S. East Street Knox, died at 12:15 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, at his residence in Knox.
He was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Winamac, to James Edward and Grace Estella Widner Doty.
 Survivors include:
Betty, IL, Sister
Carl Doty, Winamac, Brother
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Melvin A. Doty, Brother
Richard Doty, Brother
James Doty, Brother
Mr. Doty was a former resident of Monterey.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (Aug. 14), at the funeral home with Pastor James Adcock officiating. Burial willbe in Reed Cemetery, Winamac.
Carolyn M. Blameuser
January 26, 1938 to July 30, 2010
KEWANNA - Carolyn M. Blameuser, 72, of Kewanna, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Friday, July 30, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
Born Jan. 26, 1938 in Low Point, Ill., she was the daughter of the late John M. and Violet (Ehrhardt) Call. On Oct. 6, 1959, she married Frank C. Blameuser. He survives.
 Also surviving are sons, Frank M. Blameuser of Kewanna and Bernard A. Blameuser of Star City, daughters, Connie M. Smith of Winamac and Cathie Blameuser Werich of Kewanna, brother, John Call of Illinois and grandchildren, Ozzy Blameuser of Kewanna, Arthur Smith of Winamac, Aaron Shelton of Monticello and Isaiah Werich of Kewanna.
She was preceded in death by a son, Christian J. Blameuser.
Carolyn formerly owned and operated Winamac Floral Shop for over 20 years.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, at the Kewanna Chapel of Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 123 E. Main St., where there will be a scripture service at 8:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Aug. 3) at the funeral home. Father Martin Sandhage will officiate. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in North Judson.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN. 46814.
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