Obituaries

October 27, 1922 to February 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Ivan D. "Ike" Haselby, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Grass Creek, to the late Firman and Hazel Hiatt Haselby. On Nov. 6, 1949, he married Pauline D. "Peg" Bonnell in Logansport. She died Nov. 9, 1984. On Dec. 26, 1992, he married Dolores C. Loehmer O'Connor in Winamac. She died Jan. 18, 2012.

Survivors include: 
Sherry (Bob) Simpson, Star City, Daughter 
Scott (Jenny) Simpson, Kansas City, MO, Grandson 
Tiffany (Scott) Brown, Lombard, IL, Granddaugter 
Emily Simpson, Jackson, MI, Granddaughter 
Charlotte (Tom) Blinn, Winamac, Sister 
Carol Danruther, Rensselaer, Sister 
Several Nieces & Nephews 
Regina (Bill) Biros, Chicago, Step-Daughter 
Monica (Kevin) Whiteman, Pulaski, Step-Daughter 
Bernadette (Jim) Stevenson, Belfast, ME, Step-Daughter 
Michael (Sherry) O'Connor, Winamac, Step-Son 
Martha Hayes (Greg Henneke) O'Connor, Indianapolis, Step-Daughter 
Jeneen (John) Wynalda, Step-Grandchild 
Juliet (Darryl) Jarmosco, Step-Grandchild 
Amie (Mike) Wharff, Step-Grandchild 
William (Tammy) Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Brian Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Karen Biros, Step-Grandchild 
Sean O'Connor, Step-Grandchild 
Ryan O'Connor, Step-Grandchild 
Cara (Kevin) Dulin, Step-Grandchild 
Christen (Jeremy) Shell, Step-Grandchild

Preceded in death by: 
Janet Sue Haselby, Infant Daughter 
Verla Bonnell, Sister 
Marie Zeider, Sister 
Berniece Capper, Sister 
Johnnie Haselby, Brother 
Harlan Haselby, Brother 
Robert "Sam" Haselby, Brother 
Bernic "Jake" Haselby, Brother 
Carl Gene Haselby, Infant Brother 
Darl Dean Haselby, Infant Brother 

Mr. Haselby spent most of his life as a farmer in Pulaski County. He also worked 17 years on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Logansport.  He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 and American Legion Post #91. He was an active member of the Star City United Methodist Church. He especially enjoyed working with the youth, organizing the Easter sunrise breakfast, and serving as head usher for many years. 

Mr. Haselby served as a Pulaski County Commissioner. He also served as a member of the Van Buren Township Advisory Board, Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District Board, Pulaski County Drainage Board, and Pulaski County Jail Building Corporation. He was also a member of the Star City Lions Club.

He liked listening to WGN Radio and books on tape as well as watching a variety of sporting events on TV. He was well known as one of the best Euchre players in the area. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.,Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to the service at the church Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Feb. 24), at the Star City United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Mabry and Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial will be in Star City West Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

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