Obituaries

Stelios K. Ress

November 13, 1923 to February 4, 2011

WINAMAC - Stelios "Steve" K. Ress, 87, of Winamac, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 4, at Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital in Mishawaka.

He was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Karies Ghios, Greece, to the late Konstantinos and Anna Maris Ress. He married his wife, Stella in Greece. She survives.

Survivors include
Gus S. Ress, Winamac, Son
Nick S. Ress, Star City, Son
Anna S. Giomelos, Greece, Daughter
John Ress, Chicago. Brother
10 Grandchildren
6 Great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by:
7 Brothers & Sisters

Mr. Ress served as a bugler in the Greek army during World War II. He came to the U.S. in January 1967. He became a US citizen in 1978. He was the former owner and chef at Snack Time Restaurant in Chicago. He also helped his son Gus at Kostas Restaurant in Winamac.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial will take place in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Donald Stamper

September 9, 1934 to February 2, 2011

WINAMAC - Donald D. Stamper, 76, of 7910 N. U.S. 35, Winamac, passed away at 2:48p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2,  in Golden Living Sycamore Village, Kokomo.

He was born Sept. 9, 1934, in Crandon, WI, to the late John S. and Esther C. Wayberg Stamper. He married  Lois A. Delong on Oct. 14, 1961, in Dyer. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Brian Stamper, Winamac, Son
Julie A. Stamper, Winamac, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
Sandra (Bob) Jenkins, Winamac, Sister
Jesse (Marilyn) Stamper, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Terry L. Stamper, Son
3 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mr. Stamper was a former truck driver and had also been a heavy equipment operator. He had served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's. He was a former resident of Griffith for many years and had moved to Winamac 31 years ago.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Feb.7), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW.

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

Ruth A. Kamin

January 31, 2011

KNOX - Ruth A. Kamin, 90, of Monterey,  passed away Monday, Jan. 31.

Her parents were the late Henry F. and Emilie Trenkler Greinke. She married William F. Karmin. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children, Phillip D. Kamin and June (Walter) Marks; a sister Marion Martin; and granchildren Kelly and Paul Marks.

Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. (CT), Thursday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Culver. The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. (CT), Friday (Feb. 4), at the church. Burial will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, Ill.

The M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Emily C. Albrecht

December 7, 1920 to January 25, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Emily Catherine Albrecht, 90, of 14533 West 550 South Francesville, died at 5:45 p.m.,, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at her home, following a lengthy illness.

She was born Dec. 7, 1920 in Rantoul, Ill., to the late Stanislaus and Clara Lena Rausch Federer. She married Jacob Albrecht, Jr. in 1945. He died May 4, 1986.

Survivors include:

Donald John Albrecht, Francesville, Son
Darlene M. Sigman, Monticello, Daughter
Della Bulington, Granddaughter
Jonathan Bulington, Grandson
Jacqueline (Michael) Franklin, Granddaughter
Mathew Papszycki, Grandson
Tommy Papszycki, Grandson
Cory Albrecht, Grandson
4 Great Grandchildren
Rita Jordan, Logansport, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dennis Jacob Albrecht, Son
Carl Federer, Brother
Margaret Bowns, Sister
Helen Courtney, Sister
John Federer, Brother
Robert Federer, Brother
Francis Federer, Brother

Mrs. Albrecht's family moved to Francesville from Illinois. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1940. She was a proud farm wife and enjoyed taking lunch to the men in the field and helping in any way she could. She was an avid supporter of the Republican Party.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to  12:30 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m., (Monday, Jan. 31), at the funeral home with Rev. Marjorie Egger officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Ronald Reagan Rach or to the Jasper County Hospice.

Berla Ralph

April 26, 1932 to January 24, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Berla Ralph, 78 of Star City, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 24, at Monticello Assisted Living & Healthcare, Monticello.

Born April 26, 1932 in Coleman County, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rouse) Carlisle. On Sept. 26, 1974 she married Eugene Ralph. He survives.

Also surviving are sons, David (Barb) McLeroy of Poland, Ohio, Joseph “JD” (Connie) McLeroy of Hanna, and Robert (Pam) Dooley of Marengo, Ill., daughters, Jackie (Rory) Dimos of Hobart, Laura (Jim) Dooley of Star City, Bonnie Drabek of Aurora, Ill. and Jackie Moore of Miller Beach. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, David, Cindy, Joe, Sarah, Emily, Michelle, John, Kelly, Erica, Chris, Rachel and Faith. She was also survived by 10 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters.

Mrs. Ralph worked as a waitress for over 50 years, beginning at Mama Puntillo’s in Highland and later working at the Indian Head Restaurant, V.F.W. and the Bowling Alley all in Winamac and most recently at Oak Grove Restaurant in Star City. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday,  at Star City United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 27), at the church with one hour of calling prior to the service. Pastor Ron Mabry will officiate. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

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

Nancy A. Crider

November 18, 1944 to January 17, 2011

NORTH JUDSON- Nancy A. Peregrine Crider, 66, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, at Golden Living Center, LaPorte.

Survivors include daughters Diana Taylor of Fort Wayne and Sharon Benoit of Walkerton; half-sister May Lou Hillenberg of Bloomington and half-brother Jim Peregrine of Bloomington; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held. 

The O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, is in charge of arrangements.