Obituaries

April 10, 1936 to October 31, 2013

WINAMAC - John "Ted" Anton Jr., 77, Winamac, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at Memorial Hospital, Logansport.

He was born April 10, 1936, in Terre Haute, to the late John and Pauline Regas Anton. He married Joy M. McDonald on Jan. 30, 1959, in Crown Point. She passed away on July 15, 2005.

Survivors include:

Roxanne (Steven) Gorby, Winamac, Daughter
Glenn Anton Gorby, Winamac, Grandson
Ashley Brooke Gorby, Winamac, Granddaughter
Tom Anton, Dyer, Brother
Mary Kokenos, Des Plaines, IL, Sister
Wilma Petroski, Schererville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jimmy Anton, Brother

Mr. Anton served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1961. He was a former resident of Gary until he moved to Winamac in 1974. He also lived in Las Vegas from 1978-98, returning to Winamac in 1998 to spend more time with his grandchildren. He formerly worked for PPG in Gary as a truck driver until 1978. He also worked at Deluca Liquor in Las Vegas until his retirement in 1998. Hed was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, and the Winamac Moose Lodge. He enjoyed bowling, bingo and gambling. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but he especially loved his time with his dog "Bear".

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m.,Tuesday (Nov. 5), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Ambrose Ziegler officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.