Obituaries
Betty L. Polstra
 September 17, 1934 to February 22, 2018
WINAMAC - Betty Louise Polstra, 83, of Star City, passed away at 1:38 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Sept. 17, 1934 in Winamac to the late Forrest "Frosty" and Elizabeth " Liz" Sera Button. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1951. On Oct. 4, 1953, she married the late Gerald "Jerry" Polstra in Winamac.
Survivors include:
Darlene (Alan) Daily, Star City, Daughter
Mike Polstra, Plymouth, Son
9 Grandchildren: Bobby (Tanya) Polstra, Chad (Kristine) Polstra, Natalie Daily-Federer, Sarah (Ben) Cody, Tasha (Jeff) Mitchell, Jess Daily, Josh (Jessica) Polstra, Steve (Katie) Polstra and Tarrah (Matt) Ledford
6 Great Grandchildren: Kale Federer, Tanner Federer, Wren Mitchell, Payte Cody, Julian Polstra, Jenna Polstra and Ashton Polstra
Geneva McKinley, Winamac, Sister
Melvin (Cleta) Button, Winamac, Brother
Pat (Lois) Polstra, Lakeland, FL, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Bruce Polstra, Son
Judy (Jim) Hoover, Sister
Dorothy (Don) Beaver, Sister
Mrs. Polstra had worked as a phone operator at United Telephone Co., as a receptionist at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and did alterations at Winamac Cleaners and Snow White Laundry. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a former member of the Pulaski County Public Library Board. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and visiting with friends at Oak Grove. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Hickory Creek at Winamac or Star City United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Imogene L. Jenkins
June 25, 1920 to February 20, 2018
FRANCESVILLE - Imogene Louise Jenkins, 97, of Francesville, passed away at 1:57 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born June 25, 1920 in Monon, to the late John Leighton and Elsie Fern Kneisley Toumine. On Sept. 1, 1939, she married Robert Chester Jenkins at the Monon ME Church parsonage. He died April 27, 2000.
Survived by:
Lois Ann (Monte) Stiller, Winamac, Daughter
Evelyn Sue (Leonard) Garling, Francesville, Daughter
Betty Louise Ploughe, Rensselaer, Daughter
Barbara Jean (Steve) Shidler, Francesville, Daughter
11 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
20 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Bernard W. Toumine, Brother
Edith Fern Dilling, Sister
Verlin K. Toumine, Brother
Eleanor Toumine, Sister
Myron E. Toumine, Brother
Aldine Holderly, Sister
Garnet Hughes, Sister
John L. Toumine, Brother
Geneva Toumine, Sister
Willie Sanders, Sister
Roselyn Metcalf, Sister
Mrs. Jenkins was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church and Tippecanoe Chapter 96 of the Order of Eastern Star where she served twice as the Worthy Matron. She was active in her church. She sang in the choir and organized many funeral dinners. She was also a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau. She enjoyed spending time with her family and made many quilts and comforters for them.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. An Eastern Star service will be at 3 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday Feb. 24 , at the funeral home with Rev. Jessica Young Brust officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
Lois I. Brown
December 1, 1948 to February 18, 2018
WINAMAC - Lois I. Brown, 69, of Star City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born Dec. 1, 1948 in Logansport to the late Clarence and Annabelle Myers Grassmeyer. On July 1, 1965 she married James L. Brown Sr. at the Methodist Church in Walton. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Kathy (Rick) Reedy, Winamac, Daughter
Jim Brown Jr. Rochester, Son
Nolan Jenkins, Grandson
Alyssa Jenkins, Granddaughter
Colton Reedy, Grandson
Dillan Reedy, Grandson
Dalton Reedy, Grandson
2 Great grandsons
Harriett Rubush, Kokomo, Sister
Barbara Campbell, Smyrna, Tenn., Sister
Preceded in death by:
Martha Kniseley, Sister
Mrs. Brown was a retired nursing technician at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.
Stephen C. Girton
December 17, 1950 to February 12, 2018
WINAMAC - Stephen C. "Steve" Girton, 67, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 12, in Chesterton.
He was born Dec. 17, 1950 in Logansport, to Donald and Virginia Earhart Girton. He grew up in Winamac and attended Winamac High School. On Dec. 31, 1991, he married Kris Swartzell in Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Craig Girton, Lafayette, Son
Josh (Christina) Girton, Winamac, Son
Douglas (Ashley) Metzger, Winamac, Son
Kim (Waylon) Burke, Winamac, Daughter
Stacey (Wyatt) Roth, Indianapolis, Daughter
Destini Gould, Granddaughter
Emri Metzger, Granddaughter
Leyli Metzger, Granddaughter
Peyton Burke, Grandson
Paxton Burke, Grandson
Colin Roth, Grandson
Brodie Roth, Granddaughter
Tim (Debbie) Girton, Winamac, Brother
Deb Budd, Winamac, Sister
Doug (Dee) Girton, Winamac, Brother
Deana (Jason) Ward, Elkhart, Sister-in-law
Mark (Donna) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Donald Girton, Father
Virginia Earhart Crissinger, Mother
Leyton Metzger, Grandson
Pete Budd, Brother-in-law
Josh Ward, Nephew
Beloved Dog Oliver "Ollie"
Mr. Girton was a retired assistant manager at CFS in Winamac. He was currently driving semi-trucks for Murray Leasing. He was a member, past president and current secretary of the Winamac Eagles #2580. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed tinkering on small projects and reading Westerns. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb., 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. An Eagles service will follow at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to the Winamac Eagles #2580.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Marjorie B. Hanus
August 19, 1930 to February 12, 2018
WINAMAC - Marjorie Bertha "Chiz" Hanus, 87, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
She was born Aug. 19, 1930 in Pulaski, to the late John William and Cora Link Reutebuch. On June 19, 1954 she married Chester J. Hanus at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He died Dec. 19, 2001.
Survivors include:
Ruth (James) Benson, Culver, Daughter
Paula (Steve) Miller, Star City, Daughter
Mary (David) Hoover, Star City, Daughter
James (Julie) Hanus, Winamac, Son
Brian (Kaitlynn) Miller, Grandson
Eric (Samantha) Miller, Grandson
Jared (Kaycee) Benson, Grandson
Holly ( Travis) Nuest, Granddaughter
Kyle Krohn, Grandson
Emma Hoover, Granddaughter
2 Great grandchildren
Betty DeSabatine, Winamac, Sister
Dorothy Linback, Lafayette, Sister
Marlene (Ron) Roth, Star City. Sister
Martha Kayan (Tom) Derheimer, Columbia City, Sister
Sharon (Jerry) Cloud, Indianapolis, Sister
Marcia (Rich) Lehman, Winamac, Sister
Jerald (Gina) Reutebuch, Sierra Vista, AZ, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Junior Reutebuch, Brother
William R. Reutebuch, Brother
Richard Reutebuch, Brother
Ronald Reutebuch, Brother
John Reutebuch, Brother
Mrs. Hanus was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and the Christian Mothers Society. She loved playing cards. She was an avid Cubs and IU fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will begin at 4 p.m., and a rosary service will be at 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph West Cemetery, Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Betty L. Gerike
January 17, 1931 to February 12, 2018
MEDARYVILLE - Betty Lou Gerike, 87, of Medaryville, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 12, at Paoli Health & Living, Paoli.
She was born in Longview, IL on Jan. 17, 1931 to the late Albert and Ann Jeffers Gerike.
She is survived by:
Jim (Sue) Wall, Medaryville, Son
Keith (Donna) Wall, Monon, Son
Jackie (Roger) Bailey, Ky., Daughter
Bobbi Mitchell, Nevada
Kim (Randall) Lovely, Hardinsburg, Daughter
Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Bill (Sharon) Gerike, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceded in death by:
Robin Shidler, Daughter
Frank Wall, Son
Bud Gerike, Brother
Ardell Gerike, Sister
Ms. Gerike had worked at the Medaryville Garment Factory for many years.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, Feb. 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Feb. 16), at the funeral home. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Linda L. Krzanowski
November 23, 1947 to February 11, 2018
WINAMAC - Linda L. Krzanowski, 70, of Culver, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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