Obituaries

James T. Connolly

May 2, 1930 to September 24, 2010

WINAMAC - James T. Connolly, 80, of 1180 W 500 N, Huntington, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, at Heritage of Huntington.

He was born May 2, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Thomas and Hazel Fridlund Connolly. He married Claire L. Mars on April 18, 1953, in the Bethel Bible Church, Minneapolis, Minn. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Dane T. (Lori) Connolly, Omaha, NE, Son & daughter-in-law
Holly D. (Mark) Sale, Huntington, Daughter & son-in-law
Vicki L. (Jon) Canfield, Fort Wayne, Daughter & son-in-law
Nikki Hurley, Granddaugher
Amber Rodibaugh, Granddaughter
Kyla Connolly, Granddaughter
Robert Canfield, Grandson
Matthew Canfield, Grandson
7 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by
Robert Connolly, Brother

Mr. Connolly was raised by his Uncle Art and Aunt Alice Olson in Winamac from the age of 9 with their children Charlene (Fritz) and Virginia (Barr). He served in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne during the Korean War and was a paratrooper having completed 21 jumps. He farmed in Pulaski County for 58 years. He was a member of Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Winamac Rotary Club, Winamac Investment Club and the John Purdue Club. He and Claire moved to Fort Wayne in July 2006 and then to Huntington to the Heritage of Huntington in May 2007.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Bethel Bible Church, and one hour prior to services on Friday. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Oct. 1), in Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Rev. Thomas Hopewell and Rev. Ron DeGraff officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, or Parkinsons Awareness Association.

William Doty

July 11, 1934 to September 23, 2010

WINAMAC - William W. "Bill" Doty, 76, of 213 S. Monticello St., Winamac, died at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23,  at his residence.

He was born July 11, 1934, in Winamac, to the late Oley W. and Lucy Shellhart Doty.

Preceded in death by:
Harold "Oscar" Doty, Brother
Mary Catherine Doty, Sister

Mr. Doty was a member of the Indiana Theatre Owner's Association. He owned and operated the ISIS Theatre in Winamac from Aug. 27, 1958 until his retirement on Sept. 30, 1999. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. During his time in the service in the 1950s he was stationed in Japan.

A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday (Oct. 2), in Reed Cemetery, Winamac, with John DeSabatine officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Hospice.

Roberta Johns

July 13, 1944 to September 21, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Roberta Jo Johns, 66, of 2047 S 1200 W Francesville, died at 6:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21,  at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove.

She was born July 13, 1944, in Winamac, to the late Burl and Fern Roberts Stout. She was married on June 9, 1962, in Winamac, to Donald R. Johns, who survives.

Also surviving are:
Diana Fern Johns, Francesville, Daughter
Donald R. Johns Jr., Rensselaer, Son
Earl E. (Stephanie) Johns, Francesville, Son
Eric D. (Maurie) Johns, Rensselaer, Son
Amy Jo (Todd) Overton, Portland, TN. Daughter
David West, Grandson
Elisabeth Johns, Granddaughter
Rachel Johns, Granddaughter
Andria Johns, Granddaughter
Sarah Johns, Granddaugher
Andrew Johns, Grandson
Jocelyn Johns, Granddaughter
Crysta Johns, Granddaughter
Joshua Johns, Grandson
Karmen Overton, Granddaughter
Cameron Overton, Grandson
Arnold Stout, Roselawn, Brother
Violet Tetzloff, Sturgis, MI Sister
Lowell Stout, Star City, Brother
Leroy Stout, Star City, Brother
Shirley Dunkel, LaGrange, Sister
Carol Pinks, Francesville, Sister
George Stout, Laporte, Brother
Mark Stout, Star City, Brother
Devon Stout, Star City, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Christian Johns, Grandson
Alex Johns, Grandson
Nancy Johns, Granddaughter
Kay Johns, Sister

Mrs. Johns lived all of her life in Francesville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville and one hour prior to the service at the church, Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Sept. 24), at the First Baptist Church in Francesville with Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will take place in the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Humanatarian Distribution Center in Francesville. 

Michael D. Brewster

November 9, 1950 to September15, 2010

NORTH JUDSON - Michael D. Brewster, 59, Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, at his home.

He is survived by his mother, Eva Brewster of Valparaiso; stepson, Chris Argiris of Knox, and son, Michael Brewster Jr. of Rensselaer.

A memorial service will be at 12 noon, Saturday (Sept. 25) at the American Legion Post 92 in North Judson. Interment by Hoosier Crematory.

Enith E. Taylor

July 31, 1924 to September 14, 2010

NORTH JUDSON - Enith Elaine Taylor, 86, died Tuesday. Sept. 14.

Survivors include sons, Jeffrey Taylor, Jonnie (Debie) Taylor, Jerry (Paulette) Taylor and Jay (Sandy) Taylor; daughters, Jill (Jim) Bush, Judy (Cal) Boersen and Joy (Bruce) Klawiter.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. CT Friday. Burial will be at Round Lake Cemetery, Knox.

Louis R. Baker

September 10, 1937 to September 17, 2010

WINAMAC - Louis R. Baker, 73, of 1637 South 300 East Winamac, died at 7:10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Winamac,  to the late William and Bertha May Smith Baker.

Survivors include:
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Ralph Baker, Brother
William Baker, Brother

He was a retired dairy farmer and had lived all of his life in Winamac. He served in the U.S. Army.

A graveside services will be at 9 a.m., Monday (Sept. 20), at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.
The VFW and the American Legion will conduct military graveside services.