Obituaries

February 19, 1922 to June 27, 2012

WINAMAC - Alladean L. Clouser, 90, of Winamac, died at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Medaryville, to the late George J. and Grace A. Tetzloff Kroft. She married Ernest Clouser on Dec. 20, 1941 in North Judson. He died July 26, 1998.

Survivors include:
Rayanna (Ron) Henderson, Valparaiso, Daughter
Elizabeth (Stanley) Machaj, Dyer, Daughter
Donald (Nancy) Clouser, Winamac, Son
8 Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren
Arlos L. Epler, Francesville, Sister
Doris E. Becker, Rensselaer, Sister
Robert F. (Agnes) Kroft, Logansport, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Ray H. Kroft, Brother
Louella Hively, Sister
Georgianna "Dolly" Fritz, Sister

Mrs. Clouser was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She was a 50-year member of OES Tippecanoe Chapter #96 and a Past Matron, having served three times. She was a Rainbow Mother Advisor. She was also a 50-year member of the Purdue Extension Home Demonstration Clubs. She was a member of the Pulaski County REACT. She served as a 4H leader, Cub Scout & Girl Scout leader, and choir mom. She was a member of the former Pulaski County Arts Association.

Mrs. Clouser served as director of the Pulaski County Red Cross for 12 years. She received the Clara Barton Award for her many years of volunteer service. She was instrumental in the creation of the Pulaski County United Way. She was a reserve deputy and dispatcher for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. In recognition of her many years of community service she received the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce's H.J. Halleck Communtiy Service Award in 2005.

Over the course of her lifetime, Mrs. Clouser worked as a laborer at Kingsbury Ordinace Plant and managed the bakery at Broken Arrow Campground. She worked at the Bonnell Flower Shop for many years. She was also a cook for several years at the Winamac School system.

She was well-known for playing the organ, piano, or keyboard at church, weddings, and funerals. She enjoyed painting, sewing,fishing and baking.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. OES services will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (July 1), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Red Cross or the Pulaski County United Fund.