Obituaries
Gary L. Winn
July 15, 1945 to January 6, 2011
ROYAL CENTER - Gary L. Winn, 65, of Winamac passed away at 11:08 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, at his residence.
Born on July 15, 1945 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Dean and Helen Marie (Tatman) Winn.
 Survivors include his sons, Steven L. Winn and wife Betty of Winamac, Jason D. Winn and wife Marie of Star City, and Cory J. Winn and wife Brandi of Rochester, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Carter Winn and one sister, Kay Patterson.
Mr. Winn was a retired well driller and farmer. He was a member of Moose Lodge #2513 in Winamac and he was also a former member of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge #585 and the Winamac Eagles Lodge.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (Jan. 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bell Center Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carter S. Winn Scholarship Fund in c/o the Winamac Moose Lodge #2513.
Ruby I. Wilkie
December 5, 1914 to January 4, 2011
WINAMAC - Ruby I. Wilkie, 96, of 515 E. 13th St., Winamac, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.
She was born Dec. 5, 1914, in Winamac, to the late Kie and Lillian Thomas Passmore.
 Survivors include:
Several Nieces & Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Ronald Bullock, Step Son
Clarence Bullock, Husband
Howard T. Wilkie, Husband
Ruth Passmore, Sister
Ethel Warkentien, Sister
John Passmore, Brother
Opal Rater, Sister
Olive Verstring, Sister
Leora Cooper, Sister
Mrs. Wilkie was retired from Inland Steel. She was a former waitress at the Indian Head Restaurant in Winamac.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations may be given to Hickory Creek, Winamac.
James Theodore White
September 26, 1916 to January 1, 2011
KEWANNA - James "Jim" Theodore White, 94, of Kewanna, passed away at home at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 1.
Born Sept. 26, 1916, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary K. "Mae" Tyrrell White. On Jan. 25, 1947, he married Margaret Mary Medland, in Logansport. She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 1993.
 Survivors include his children, Linda Menkhaus and husband Dale of Laramie, Wyoming, Robert White and companion Martie Collins of Monterey, Edwin White and wife Pamela of Kewanna, and Kathy Bobbitt and husband Joe of Laramie, Wyoming; grandchildren, Brian Menkhaus, Todd Menkhaus and wife Erin, Kathleen (Menkhaus) Cole and husband Nicholas, Carmen White and husband Dirk Sheehan, Ted White, Carrie White, Matt White and wife Kimmie, Kristin (Bobbitt) Burkart and husband Brent, Paula (Bobbitt) Vasek and husband Nathan, Kara Bobbitt, Laura (Bobbitt) Robbins and husband Will; great grandchildren, Bryson Menkhaus, Casey, Ryan and Evie Sheehan, Teresa, Daniel and Henry Cole, Madison Burkart, James and Adelaide Vasek, and step great grandchild, Christian Caldwell.
He was preceded in death by brother, William White, daughter in law, Pamela Donnelly White, and granddaughter Sarah White.
Mr. White was a 1934 Grass Creek High School graduate. He was a World War II U. S. Army veteran from 1941-1945 serving in the Pacific Theater. After returning home from the Army, he became a lifelong farmer, raised his family and became a well known community member in the Kewanna area. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Kewanna, a lifetime member of VFW #1121, Kewanna, and a former member of the Grass Creek Lion’s Club. Mr. White was instrumental in forming the Grass Creek Little League.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with military rites at 6 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 6), at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Kewanna.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospice and/or St. Ann Catholic Church.
Joan Elizabeth Daugherty
April 8, 1942 to January 3, 2011
WINAMAC - Joan Elizabeth Daugherty, 68, 602 S. Burson St., Winamac, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3, at the home of her daughter in Star City.
She was born April 8, 1942, in Winamac. the daughter of the late Omer and Vera Tuley Weaver.
 Survivors include:
Tina E. (Steven) Brown, Star City, Daughter
James W. Daugherty, Winamac, Son
Curtis W. (Bunnie) Daugherty, Star City, Son
Mark W. Brown, Star City, Grandson
Steven M. Brown Jr., Star City, Grandson
Brandon Shuey, Monticello, Grandson
Brandi J. (Bob) Lewark, Francesville, Granddaughter
Heather A. Daugherty, Francesville, Granddaughter
Courtney B. Daugherty, Francesville, Granddaughter
Riley N. Daugherty, Winamac, Granddaughter
Natasha N. Daugherty, Star City, Granddaughter
Brooke M. Daugherty, Star City, Granddaughter
5 Great Grandchildren
Helena Repp, Monterey, Sister
Catherine Stilwell, Royal Center, Sister
Joyce Weaver, Star City, Sister-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Dave Weaver, Brother
Mrs. Daugherty was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. She was a member St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Christian Mother's, Pulaski. She retired from Eaton Controls, Winamac, after 32 years of employment.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30, followed immediately by the scriptural wake service. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday (Jan. 6), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski with Rev. Ronald Schiml officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be given in the form of masses at St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.
Jule Ann Onken
March 12, 1936 to December 31, 2010
WINAMAC - Jule Ann Onken, 74, of Clearwater, FL, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31, at her residence.
She was born March 12, 1936, in Winamac, to the late Floyd and Eunice Hickman Lane. She married Arthur E. Onken, Jr. on March 29, 1952 in Louisville. He died May 27, 2004 in Clearwater.
Survivors include:
Jim Scott, Clearwater, Companion
Robin (Richard) Johnston, Missouri, Daughter
Karen (Robert) Lancashire, Tennessee, Daughter
Larry Onken, Son
6 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
Michael (Marsha) Lane, LaPorte, Brother
Earl (Kathy) Berger, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Step-Brother
Marvin (Judy) Berger, Winamac, Step-Brother
Sherry (Rick) Martin , Winamac, Sister
Sandy (Bob Clark) Butler, Winamac, Sister
Rosemary Shidler, Ohio, Step-Sister
Preceded in death by:
Robert Lane, Brother
Cleona Scott, Sister
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be t 11 a.m., Friday (Jan. 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiate. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice.
Herman R. Cornelius Jr.
December 27, 2010
KNOX - Herman R. Cornelius Jr., 55, Winamac, passed away Monday, Dec. 27.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
The M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox, is handling arrangements.
Nancy L. Osby
October 13, 1936 to December 29, 2010
WINAMAC - Nancy L. Osby, 74, of 402 S. Monticello St., Winamac (formerly of Valparaiso), died at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29 at her residence.
She was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Mascoutah, IL, to the late Donald and Mary Stout Sloan. She married Thomas Osby on May 5, 1956 in Crown Point. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Laura A. (Ron) Barney, Portage, Daughter & Son-in-law
Carrie S. (Chris) Melton, Valparaiso, Daughter & Son-in-law
Michael Osby, Grandson
Kyle Osby, Grandson
Holly VanDeVelde, Granddaughter
Pam Leyden, Granddaughter
Steve Melton, Grandson
Val Melton, Granddaughter
Barbara (Ronald) Hendershott, Boise, ID, Sister & Brother-in-law
Donna Sloan, Elmhurst, IL, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Michael T. Osby, Son
Mrs. Osby was a 1954 graduate of Calumet High School. She enjoyed cooking and reading.
No services will be held.
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