Obituaries

Frances L. Smith

June 11, 1936 to December 22, 2010

WINAMAC - Frances L. Smith, 74, of 340 E. 18th St., Rochester, formerly of Star City, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.

She was born June 11, 1936, in Delong, the daughter of the late Helen R. Fry. She married E. Paul Smith on Nov. 13, 1981, in Star City. He died on Nov. 24, 1991.

Survivors include:
Alice M. Lutz, Culver, Sister
Kate Herrell, Rochester, Sister
William Miller, Elkhart, Brother
Catherine Herrell, Rochester

Preceded in death by:
Daisy Brown, Sister
Roscoe Beerwert, Brother
Walter Miller, Brother
Art Miller, Brother

Mrs. Smith lived in Star City for 10 years and moved to Rochester in June 2008. She also resided in Winamac for 10 years. She enjoyed finding golf balls in the area of Pond View Golf Course and was know affectionately as the Golf Ball Lady.

Friends may call after 1 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Dec. 27), at the funeral home, with Homer Hettinger officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Derrick Lee Mize

November 7, 2010 to December 9, 2010

GREENFIELD – Derrick Lee Mize, infant, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. 

Born Nov. 7, 2010, he was the son of Stephen and Holly (Locke) Mize.

Surviving him are his parents, Steve and Holly Mize of Greenfield; grandparents, Mona and Tom Riddle of New Castle, Steve and Meg Mize of Greenfield, Jerry and Nancy Locke of Winamac, and Mary and Bill Henry of Royal Center; great-grandparents, Joan and Joe Reigel of Greenfield, Norman Mize of Indianapolis, Bill Locke of Winamac, Hank and Bev Henry of Royal Center, and Nettie Sanford of Greenfield; great-great-grandmother, Martha Mize of Greenfield; aunts and uncles, John Riddle of New Castle, Josh Riddle of New Castle, Seth Mize of Greenfield, Nicki and Shawn Gunter of Winamac; Josh and Danielle Henry of Wisconsin, and Jacob and Jeannine Henry of Lafayette; and cousins, Dominick Riddle and Bryce Gunter. Preceding him in death was his cousin, Zachery Riddle.

The funeral services will be at 6 p.m., Monday (Dec. 13), at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will be Tuesday at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

William J. Howat

December 25, 1936 to December 21, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - William J. Howat, 73, of 13465 W 300 S, Francesville, passed away at 3:28 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Winamac, to the late Joseph and Martha Stiller Howat. He was married on May 26, 1961, in Medaryville, to Mary Beth Bailey. She survives.

Also surviving are:
James Howat, Francesville, IN Son
Edward (Kim) Howat, West Lafayette, Son
Corey Howat, Francesville, Grandson
Ryan Howat, Francesville, Grandson
Evan Howat, Francesville, Grandson
J. Tyler Howat, West Lafayette, Grandson
Drew Howat, West Lafayette, Grandson

Mr. Howat lived all of his life in Francesville. He was a retired truck driver for Francesville Drain Tile. He was a former member of the Francesville Lion's Club. He also was a former Little League coach in Francesville.

There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, (Dec. 23) at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Dennis Gutwein officiating.

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

Alfred Heater

November 5, 1929 to December 20, 2010

WINAMAC - Alfred Heater, 81, of 4185 S 1200 W, Star City, passed away at 2:52 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Winamac, the son of the late Eli Lawrence and DeSales Kuhn Heater. He married Lois Ann Bishop on Aug. 27, 1949, at St. Ann's Rectory in Kewanna. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Larry (Kay) Heater, Rochester, Son
Joe (Paula) Heater, Logansport, Son
Ron (Joyce) Heater, Star City, Son

Shane Heater, Grandson
John Heater, Grandson
Candice (Daniel) Johnston, Granddaughter
Andrew Heater, Grandson
Garth Heater, Grandson
Ryan Heater, Grandson
Amanda (Chase) Bonnell, Granddaughter
Marc Heater, Grandson
Andrew Heater, Great grandchild
Makinzee Johnston, Great grandchild
Marie (Blaine) Brown, Sun City Center, FL,  Sister

Preceded in death by:

Harold Heater, Brother
Jane Carey, Sister
Ellen St. Clair, Sister
James Heater, Brother
Francis "Pat" Heater, Brother
Eli "Pete" Heater, Brother

Mr. Heater was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Kewanna. He was a member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau and the Fulton County Campers. He was a lifetime farmer and dairyman. He and Lois spent winters in Okeechobee, FL for 25 years.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m., immediately followed by a scriptural wake service.  The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Dec. 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Sandhage officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to:  Star City West Cemetery or Alzheimers Association.

Dorothy R. McIlvain

October 15, 1925 to December 16, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Dorothy Rose "Nan" McIlvain, 85, of 1514 West 150 North, Medaryville, died at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born Oct. 15, 1925, in North Judson, to the late Alfred Paul and Anna Meta Turner Schultz. She married Roy L. McIlvain Sr. on Jan. 14, 1944 in Winamac. He died Jan. 10, 2007.

Survivors include
Roy (Barbara) McIlvain Jr., Medaryville,  Son & daughter-in-law
Richard (Jan) McIlvain, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Ronald (Shari) McIlvain, Medaryville, Son & daughter-in-law
Scott McIlvain, Medaryville, Grandson
Tammy McIlvain, Medaryville, Granddaughter
Jason McIlvain, Medaryville, Grandson
Jeremy McIlvain, Medaryville, Grandson
Richard McIlvain, Medaryville, Grandson
Ronald E. McIlvain, Medaryville, Grandson
Travis McIlvain, Winamac, Grandson
Autumn McIlvain, Chesterton, Granddaughter
13 Great grandchildren
Paul Schultz, Brother
Delores Wagner, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Crystal McIlvain, Great granddaughter
Curtis McCarty, Great grandson
Elsie Rayonec, Sister
Bill Schultz, Brother
Ed Schultz, Brother
Herbert Schultz, Brother
Robert Schultz, Brother

Mrs. McIlvain had worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during World War II. She had also worked as a seamstress at the Medaryville Garment Factory. She was a member of the Medaryville Methodist Church.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, atFrain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday (Dec. 20), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be in Sutton Cemetery, Medaryville.

Emilie Anliker

February 6, 1915 to December 12, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Emilie H. Anliker, 95, of 101 Constitution Drive, Francesville, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born Feb. 6, 1915, in Strawn, IL, to the lateGeorge and Regina Zimmerman Schini. She married Elmer Anliker on June 21, 1941, in Remington. He passed away on Dec. 30, 2003.

Survivors include:
Shirley (Irvin) Furrer, Wolcott, Daughter
Charlene (Eldon) Getz, Wolcott, Daughter
Bob (Barb) Beer, Milford, Son-in-law
10 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
Eldora Bonges, Francesville, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Linda Beer, Daughter
1 Granddaughter
6 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mrs. Anliker was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. She was a resident Francesville most of her life. She was a homemaker and a farmer's wife for many years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and spending time in their winter home in Sarasota, FL. In 1998, they moved from the farm to Parkview Village and then moved together to Parkview Haven in 2003.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour before the service Friday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Dec. 17), at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.