Obituaries

June 30, 1927 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Isadore L. "Izzy" Podell Jr., 87, of Roanoke, VA (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 4:27 a.m.,Friday, Oct. 24, at Friendship Assisted Living in Roanoke.

He was born June 30, 1927 in Winamac to the late Isadore L. Sr. and Martha Lucille Hendry Podell. He married Harriett Ann Welsh on Sept. 28, 1951. She passed away Oct. 21, 1993. 

Beverly Ann (Tim) Zaiko, North Judson, Daughter 
Eugene Lewis (Dana) Podell, Roanoke, VA, Son 
Allen Floyd Podell, Winamac, Son 
Carolyn Louise (Robert) Neumann, Lemont, IL, Daughter 
Frederic Lloyd Podell, Winamac, Son 
David Isadore (Ahu Lani) Podell, Arlington Heights, IL, Son 
15 Grandchildren 
3 Great Grandchildren 
Phyllis (John) Wall, Ocala, FL, Sister 
Thelma Pace, La Mesa, CA, Sister 
Arlene Luehrs, Ocala, FL, Sister 
Lois (Louis) Alfeld, San Diego, CA, Sister 
Kenneth (Shelly) Podell, Tucson, AZ, Brother 
Floyd (Jeanette) Podell, Winamac, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Lowell Podell, Winamac, Uncle

Preceded in death by: 
Carl Podell, Brother 
Richard Podell, Brother 

Mr. Podell was a lifelong resident and farmer from Rich Grove Township in Pulaski County since 1953, having retired to Roanoke in 2012. He was a past member and board member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau Inc. He was also a past member of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Pork Producers, Indiana Mint Growers Association, and a supporter of the Pulaski County 4-H.

Mr. Podell was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Denham. He was baptised into the family of God on Sept. 4, 1927. He was confirmed into his faith on May 24, 1943. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion in North Judson. He was also a member of the National Republican Party and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed reading, especially science periodicals. He made many new friends with a warm smile. He was fondly known by many as "Babe." He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac and one hour prior to services Sunday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denham, with Pastors Mark Fikah and Carl Fitchett officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Denham. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denham.