Obituaries

August 16, 1931 to August 26, 2010

ROYAL CENTER - Elvin “Busse” Funk, 79, of Winamac formerly of Royal Center passed away at 2:03 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born on Aug. 16, 1931 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Willen and Beulah (Brown) Funk.

Survivors include brother, Willen “Timer” Funk of Winamac; sister-in-law, Sandra Funk of Logansport; nieces and nephews, Margaret Roberts and husband Lucas of Arizona, Mary Campbell and husband Herb of Star City, Marcia Funk of Logansport, Marvin Funk and wife Patty of Rochester, Conrad Funk and wife Elaine of Royal Center, Robert Funk and wife Debbie of Royal Center, Garry Funk of Jasper, Deena Hubler and husband Robert of Jasper and Michele Funk-Corey and husband David of Fishers. He was also survived by several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Clive “Tate” Funk and Merlin Funk.

Mr. Funk was a member of First Baptist Church in Winamac and he participated in Special Olympics for many years. He was formerly employed at Peak Community Services in Winamac.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, Aug. 28), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to Peak Community Services and/or the American Cancer Society.