Obituaries

Estelle M. Galbreath

October 14, 1922 to November 8, 2020

WINAMAC - Estelle M. Galbreath, 98, of Royal Center, died on Nov. 8, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born Oct. 14, 1922 in Chicago, to the late Kost and Vera Mitrus. She graduated from Winamac High School and attended nursing school in Indianapolis. On Nov. 15, 1953, she married Herbert E. Galbreath who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 2005.

She is survived by:
Dr. Sharon (Jack) Mellor, Pittman Center, TN, Daughter
Herbert L. (Donna) Galbreath, Royal Center, Son
Jessica Galbreath, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Ashley (fiancée: Austin Harmon) Galbreath, Royal Center, Granddaughter
Megan Galbreath, Royal Center, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Parents and Husband

Mrs. Galbreath was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. She was a former Girl Scout Troop Organizer and a 4-H Leader and 4-H Council member. She was a past president of the Star City American Legion Auxiliary.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Michael D. Martin Sr.

September 26, 1947 to November 3, 2020

WINAMAC - Michael David “Mike” Martin Sr., 73, of Knox, passed away at 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.

He was born Sept. 26, 1947 in Rochester, to the late Frank Alfred and Margaret Elizabeth Jones Martin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On Sept. 1, 2003, he married Mellody G. Keiser O’Bryant in Mishawaka. She survives.

He is also survived by:
4 Sons: Rick, Jamie, Nick and Brian
Carolyn (Jeremy) Garner, Step-Daughter
Shawn O’Bryant, Step-Son
William (Serena) O’Bryant, Step-Son
Kristiana (Brandon) Ringer, Step-Daughter
Terry (Jessica) O’Bryant, Step-Son
5 Grandchildren: Alexis, Ethan, Nathaniel, Kenyon, Lillian Martin
16 Step-Grandchildren: Devin, Jordan, Breana, Tori, Kyle, Dominic, Kaylee, Ethan, Seth, Kylie, Emily, Erin, Liam, Becky, Austin and Dani.
Skip Costner, Brother
Paul Costner, Brother
Sisters-in-law: Gwen, Lilas, and Kathy
3 Brothers-in-law: Harold, Donald, Alan, and Ty
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Michael David Martin Jr., Son

Mr. Martin was a retired machinist. He lived most of his life in Michigan. He was a sailor and an aviator. He especially loved his time on the water. The closer he was to water, the happier he was. He was an amateur radio operator; using WB9L as his call sign. He enjoyed woodworking and was very crafty. He made ink pens and fishing poles, to name a few of his talents.

The family will hold a memorial luncheon at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Margaret Emily Russell

January 17, 1924 to November 6, 2020

WINAMAC - Margaret Emily Russell, 96, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Nov. 6.

M. Emily Russell

She was born Jan. 17, 1924, in a rural farmhouse near Waveland, Ind. She graduated from Joliet High School in 1942 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She married E. Joseph Russell on June 20, 1954 in Danville, Ind. He passed away on April 18, 1987.

She is survived by children Kimberly Russell, and Steven (husband Robert Figuly) Russell. She was devoted to her grandchildren, MacKenzie (Brian) Ledley and Benjamin (Ashley) Ulm. Her home was always open to her children and grandchildren’s friends who lovingly referred to her as “Gma.” Her heartbeat and greatest joy in her later years were her two great-grandchildren, Joseph Patrick and Lillian Margaret. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Inez McGaughy Collings; her daughter, Jennifer Jo Russell; her son-in-law, Larry Lyle; one sister, Donna Hodge; and two brothers, John Collings and Clayton Collings.

During her service in the navy, she worked at U.S. defense plants across the Eastern seaboard typing the orders to deploy bombs overseas in World War II. In 1997, she was part of the inaugural group of women recognized at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. After the war, she attended and graduated from Canterbury College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was hired as a teacher in Pulaski and enjoyed her years teaching there, and delighted in spending time with the children. They taught her how to play baseball, and she took them for walks to get ice cream during Physical Education.

Later, Mrs. Russell and her husband were co-owners of two well-known businesses in Winamac, Russell’s Old Trading Post and Russell Realty. After marrying, she spent her time supporting the music arts and was focused on serving others through local philanthropic works. She served as president of Delta Sigma Tau, president of Mother’s Club, president of the United Methodist Women, and served as the American Heart Association district chairperson for 30 years. She was a member of the Royal Center Order of Easter Star #375 and received her Award of Gold in 2005. She was also a member of the Pulaski County Historical Society, Winamac Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #1728, and Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac where she served as treasurer. She enjoyed reading, knitting, basket weaving, and loved having a home full of music. She found solace in her faith and reading God’s word.

Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A VFW Auxiliary memorial service will be at 2 p.m., and an OES memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. A private funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac with Rev. Michelle White officiating. Interment will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations will be directed toward the purchase of a new carillon system to be enjoyed by the community. Donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 343, Winamac, IN 46996.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

All guests who come to remember and celebrate Emily’s life are asked to wear masks, practice social distancing, and use good hand hygiene as we work together as a community to the stop the spread of COVID-19.

Richard D. Clouse

January 15, 1955 to November 6, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Richard Devon “Rick” Clouse, 65, of Francesville, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Jan. 15, 1955 in Lafayette to the late James Paul and Lucille Lutes Clouse. He graduated from West Central High School in 1973. He married Milda “Micki” Ailes Boersma on May 30, 1989 in Winamac. She survives.

He is survived by:
Joshua R. (Dana Staugh) Boersma, Doylestown, OH, Son
Staci R. (Marty) Noblett, Wadsworth, OH, Daughter
Marcia L. (Shawn) Johnson, Rensselaer, Daughter
Mattie Noblett, Granddaughter
Adam Noblett, Grandson
Susan M. (Ira) Joseph, Indianapolis, Sister
Linda D. (Tom) Fuson, Lafayette, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Billie Smith Clouse, Step-Mother
James A. “Jim” Clouse, Brother

Mr. Clouse was retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections and was actively engaged in farming with Top Notch Farms in Francesville. Together with his wife, he owned and operated the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant in Francesville for several years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Francesville and the Sons of the American Legion #92 in North Judson. He believed in responsible gun ownership and enjoyed target shooting at the range. While working for the DOC, he was a member of the SWAT team and was a sharpshooter. He enjoyed fishing and was looking forward to deep sea fishing in Florida over the winter. He was a collector of anything having to do with eagles. He cherished time spent with his family and friends. He was a protector of everyone and believed in forgiveness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

Private visitation will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. A private funeral service will also be held at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. (The funeral service will be recorded and uploaded to the funeral home website.) Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church in Francesville or to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Doris M. Shidler

February 13, 1928 to November 4, 2020

ROYAL CENTER - Doris Marie Shidler, 92, of Star City passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born on Feb. 13, 1928 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Earl Milton Banta and Bertha Marie (Hufford) Elder. On April 30, 1960 she married Grover Shidler. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2015.

Survivors include her children, Jackie (John) Baker of Winamac, Richard (Annette) Schoenradt of Waco, Texas, David (Debbie) Schoenradt of Greentown, Diana (Willie Ho) Tocco  of Holiday, Fla. and Veronica (Richard) Applegate of Warsaw; Sisters, Bonnie Kite, Logansport and Becky Lambert of North Manchester; Sisters-in-law, Janice Banta of Logansport, Mary Ruth Lewis of Texas and Debbie Shidler of Winamac; and niece, Gloria Gleitz, Logansport. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by son, Stephen Schoenradt; brother, Dick Banta; sister, Earladean Gordon; nephew, Nick Gordon and granddaughter, Traci Roe.

Mrs. Shidler worked at General Tire and Rubber Co as a press operator and retired from Federal Mogul. She formerly worked at Knebel Grocery in Star City in the 1970s. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed going to the Blue Chip casino with her husband and in their younger years, enjoyed dancing the night away at the VFW. She lived at McKinney Place in Logansport from 2015-19 spending two winters in Florida with her daughter, Diana.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday, Nov. 9, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center, P.O. Box 156, Winamac.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Shirley A. Foust Bonnell

October 18, 1935 to November 3, 2020

WINAMAC - Shirley Ann Foust Bonnell, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 11:23 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born Oct. 18, 1935 in Star City, to the late Lorenza Jefferson and Golda Louise  “Goldie”Little Foust. She married Jay Lynn Bonnell on Aug. 25, 1989 in Winamac. He passed away Dec. 13, 2013.

Survivors include:
Becky (Rick) Fornelli, Knox, Daughter
Linda Roth, Royal Center, Daughter
Doug (Kelli) Denton, Monterey, Son
Grandchildren: Dennis (Ashlee Miller) Fornelli, Keith Fornelli, Eric (Angela) Fornelli, Beth (Clay) Silence, Carrie (Justin) Caldwell, Nichole (Jordan) Walter, Lacey (Ryan) Nifong, Stacey (Matt) Smith, and Jake Denton.
22 Great-Grandchildren
Devin Bonnell, Step-Grandson
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Linken Jet Fornelli, Great-Grandson
Reuben Earl Hedger, Infant Half-Brother
Sylvia Marie Watts, Half-Sister
Donald L. Hedger, Half-Brother
Ernest Richard “Dick” Hedger, Half-Brother

Mrs. Bonnell owned her own painting and wallpapering business for many years. She also worked as a parts manager for Shepherd’s, Knebel’s, and Dobson’s car dealerships. She enjoyed riding her gator, spending time with her dog (Maddie), and family gatherings (especially the bonfires). Most of all, She loved her friends and family dearly and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family will not be present to visit with guests; however, they encourage friends to come say farewell to Shirley. A private family graveside service will be held at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac, with Eugene Berg officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center or Lion’s Club or Pulaski County Human Services Food Pantry.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.