Obituaries

Florence Elaine Gerlach

December 25, 1930 to April 2, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Florence “Elaine” Gerlach, 80, of Star City passed away at 11:44 p.m., Saturday, April 2,  at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Born on Dec. 25, 1930 in Mishawaka, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jesse (Hass) Perry. On Jan. 9, 1949 she married Argyle E. Gerlach in Star City. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1973.

Survivors include her children, Gary Gerlach and wife Diane of Star City, Todd Gerlach of Burnettsville, Rebecca Zellers and husband Herb of Rochester and Gail Lambert and husband Larry of Winamac, brother, Kent Perry of South Bend, sister, Judy Klotz of McHenry, Illinois and half brother, Tom Perry of Washington, 10 grandsons, 4 great granddaughters and 2 great grandchildren expected.

Mrs. Gerlach's father Jacob was a steamfitter for the U.S. government during World War II, and Elaine traveled all over the U.S. She returned to Star City her freshman year and graduated from Star City High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and farm wife who was a member of White Oak United Methodist Church. She played piano and sang at many weddings and funerals. She was also a member of the Star City Tops and the Royal Center Order of Eastern Star #375.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (April 6), at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Brady Graham

March 23, 2011 to April 4, 2011

WINAMAC - Brady Scott Johnathan Graham of Winamac, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Monday, April 4, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Indianapolis.

He was born March 23, 2011, in Indianapolis, to Brandon Wallace and Misty Graham.

Survivors include:
Misty Graham, Winamac, Mother
Brandon Wallace, Frankfort, Father
Scott & Tammy Graham, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Kelly Wallace, Frankfort, Paternal Grandmother
Michael Wallace, Logansport, Paternal Grandfather
James Crissinger, Star City, Maternal Great grandfather
Bob Clark, Winamac, Maternal Great grandfather
Bette Ann Morgan Graham, Winamac, Maternal Great grandmother
Bonnie Clem, Logansport, Paternal Great grandmother
Archie (Rose) Clark, Winamac, Maternal Great great grandfather
Kloee Graham, Winamac, Aunt
Baylee Graham, Winamac, Aunt
Angel Lockridge, North Judson, Aunt
Justin McDaniel, Frankfort, Uncle
Dusti Wallace, Frankfort, Aunt

He was preceded in death by:
Brandon DJ Graham, Uncle

Brady was born at the IU Hospital in Indianapolis. Because of medical difficulties, he was transfered to Riley Children's Hospital. He was released several days later to go home to be with his family.

A private family service will be held.

Memorial donations may be given to the Indiana Hemophilia Association.

William R. Mann

March 8, 1961 to April 4, 2011

WINAMAC - William Russell Mann, 50, of Scottsville, KY, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Monday, April 4, at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born March 8, 1961, at Ramey AFB Puerto Rico, to William and Patricia Mays Mann Jr.

Survivors include:
Patricia Mays Mann, New Carlisle, Mother
Steven M. Mann, LaPorte, Brother
Barbara Mays Richie, LaPorte, Aunt
Samantha R. Mann, Ragland, AL, Niece
Kristopher D. Mann, LaPorte, Nephew

He was preceded in death by:
William Anthony Mann Jr., Father
Russell W. Mays, Granfather
Dorthea M. Ream Mays, Grandmother
William Anthony Mann Sr., Grandfather

Mr. Mann served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Benham Masonic Lodge #880, Benham, KY. He worked as a truck driver for many years.

A Masonic funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday (April 7), at the graveside in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Clarence F. Ringen

May 20, 1934 to April 2, 2011

WINAMAC - Clarence F. Ringen, 76, of Winamac died at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 2, at his residence.

He was born May 20, 1934, in Francesville, to the late Grover and Anna Garling Ringen. He married Patricia J. Danaher on March 29, 1952, in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Laura L. Hilt, Knox, Daughter
Dale A. (Min) Ringen, Winamac, Son
Karen S. (Kevin) Smith, Whiteland, Daughter
Brenda L. (Mike) Wildmon, Forest, VA, Daughter
Bradley A. Ringen, Winamac, Son
13 Grandchidren
13 Great Grandchildren
John Ringen, Winamac, Brother
Dorothy (William) Fox, Royal Center, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Emmaline Hoover, Sister
Georgia Lee, Sister
Marian Tiede, Sister
Richard Ringen, Brother

Mr. Ringen was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville. He was a longtime employee of VonTobel Lumber, Winamac, and was retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (April 7), at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. James-Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville.

Terry E. Lowry

July 9, 1957 to April 1, 2011

WINAMAC - Terry Eugene Lowry, 53, of Francesville, died at 9:35 p.m.,Friday, April 1, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born July 9, 1957, in Monticello,  to Richard E. and Martha L. Jones Lowry. He married Diana L. Ingram on June 13, 1981, in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Brett A. Lowry, Whittier, AK. Son
Bradley C. Lowry, Francesville, Son
Richard E. and Martha L. Jones Lowry, Francesville, Parents
Larry R. (Maria) Lowry, Lakeville, MN, Brother
Pamela J. (Rick) Kurtz, Dayton, OH, Sister
David A. (Julie) Lowry, Oswego, IL, Brother

Mr. Lowry graduated from West Central High School in 1975. He received an associate degree in business from Ivy Tech. He was employed as a sales associate and assistant manager at NAPA in Winamac since 1988. He also enjoyed helping his father with his Minneapolis Moline tractor collection. Terry collected Minneapolis Moline toy tractors. He was a member of the Francesville Christian Church.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (April 6), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Pancreatic Cancer Network.

Dorothy J. Tuley

December 19, 1922 to March 28, 2011

WINAMAC - Dorothy J. Tuley, 88, Winamac, died at 11:50 p.m., Monday, March 28, at Windsor Estates Rehab Center, Kokomo.

She was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Francesville, to the late Romie and Sylvia Poisel Chamness. She married John Tuley on Sept. 16, 1944 in Pulaski County. He died Aug. 24, 1995.

Survivors include
Judy Stigall, Winamac, IN Daughter
John (Nancy) Tuley, Winamac, IN Son
8 Grandchildren
20 Great-Grandchildren
16 Great great grandchildren
Mildred G. Stoll, Avilla, IN Sister
Lydia L. Kennedy, Winamac, IN Sister
Arthur Romie (Viola) Chamness, Winamac, Brother

She was preceded in death by: 
Tracy, Great grandchild
Ruth Garling, Sister
Elsie Kersey, Sister

Mrs. Tuley was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Winamac. She attended nursing school at Longcliff State Hospital in Logansport, and worked there for 33 years. She had also worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant in LaPorte. Mrs. Tuley and her husband had been managers at the Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac,

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (April 1), at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to: Calvary Baptist Church.