Obituaries

February 13, 1946 to October 31, 2014

WINAMAC - Alene B. Podell Luedtke, 68, of Winamac, died Friday, Oct. 31, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 13, 1946, in North Judson, to Emil and Doris Brady Krulik. She married Carl Podell Nov. 28, 1964. He died in 1995. She married Arthur Luedtke Feb. 27, 1999. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Kevin M. (Kimberly) Podell, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Randall S. (Rosetta) Podell, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Rodney C. (Nicole) Podell, Plymouth, Son & daughter-in-law
Jeffery (Amy) Luedtke, Jonesboro, Son & daughter-in-law
Kevin Luedtke, San Pierre, Son
Jennifer (Dustin) Jones, Gas City, Daughter & son-in-law
Grandchildren: Brian Podell, Megan Podell, Krista (Dylan) Diaz, Kyle Podell, Karl Podell, Chace Podell, Ainsleigh Purtee, Alexia Purtee, Bryce Luedtke, Jordan Luedtke, Charlee Luedtke, Kalen Jones, Samantha Jones, and Arianna Jones.
Doris Brady Krulik, North Judson, Mother
Betty (Jim) Demo, Wanatah, Sister
Cindy (Tim) DeArmand, Naples, FL, Sister
Jerry Krulik, North Judson, Brother
Tim (Jan) Krulik, North Judson, Brother

She was preceded in death by:
Emil Krulik, Father
Ronnie Krulik, Brother

Mrs. Luedtke was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She was a farmer and homemaker. She enjoyed working on the farm with her family. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved cooking and canning. She was always willing to offer a helping hand. She had a beautiful and contagious smile. She made everyone feel loved.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church.