Obituaries

Deloris J. Salrin

November 16, 1925 to December 23, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Deloris Jean Salrin, 90, a lifelong resident of Medaryville, passed away at home Wednesday, Dec. 23. 

She was born Nov. 16, 1925 in rural White Post Township, Pulaski County to the late Theodore and Grace Leippert Kain. She married Charles Salrin on Jan. 13, 1948, in Francesville. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1982.

Frank & Marsha Conley, Friends

Leroy Garmany, Friend 

Mrs. Salrin was a graduate of Medaryville High School. She worked at the garment factory before her marriage. After her marriage, she was proud to be a homemaker and a farm wife, often helping on the farm. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Medaryville. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, creating crafts, dancing, and caring for her pets. During the past few years she enjoyed the lunches, company, and activities at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. She was very generous, always willing to help others. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.  

Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Tuesday, Dec. 29,) at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. John United Church of Christ .

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Irene H. Watkins

September 18, 1921 to December 21, 2015

WINAMAC - Irene Helen Watkins, 94, of Winamac, passed away at 11:24 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.  

She was born on Sept. 18, 1921 in Daniz, Poland to the late Albert and Agnes Mroczek. She married Samuel Watkins on Sept., 1940 in Knox. He preceded her in death in 1974.

Preceded in death by: 

Larry Watkins, Son

John Mroczek, Brother 

Robert Mroczek, Brother 

Steven Mroczek, Brother

Ann Caesar, Sister 

Mrs. Watkins was proud of her Polish heritage. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. She worked for many years at the Freeman Sewing Factory in Winamac and also as a nanny for Lauren and Sarah Miller. She loved children and helped many families when she could. She will be sadly missed by her family.

A graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Health Care Center or St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Phyllis Fugate

June 21, 1933 to December 18, 2015

WINAMAC - Phyllis Jean Fugate, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 6:29 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. 

She was born June 21, 1933, in Carmi, IL, to the late Gilbert and Velma Idola Collins Hutchcraft. She married George R. Fugate on April 5, 1953 in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors include:

Theresa (Paul) Davis , Indianapolis, Daughter
Pamela Crum , Indianapolis, Daughter
Gilbert Fugate, West Lafayette, Son
Grandchildren and great grandchildren:
  Steven (Tiffany) Davis and daughters Kennedy and Addisyn
  Amy (Brad) Johnson and sons Quinn and Camden
  Robert Davis
  Catharine Crum
  Jaimee Crum
Also several other grandchildren and great grandchildren
Francis (Cosimo) Cira, Logansport, Sister
Jane (Daniel) Casey, South Carolina, Sister
Joan Irion, Elkhart, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Debra Jean Fugate, Daughter
Howard Morris, Step brother

Mrs. Fugate was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac and the United Methodist Women. She was a homemaker and had worked as a floral designer at the former Bonnell Flower Shop in Winamac. She enjoyed baking and caring for others. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 AM to  2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Tuesday, Dec. 22), at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date.  

Memorial donations may be given to United Methodist Youth Group 

Jesse E. Spurgeon

April 17, 1927 to December 17, 2015

WINAMAC - Jesse Eugene Spurgeon, Jr., 88, a lifelong resident of Winamac, passed away at 3:36 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at his home, after a year-long battle with various maladies of old age. 

He was born April 17, 1927 on the family farm in Jefferson Township, Pulaski County to the late Jesse Alvin and Maude Grace Rees Spurgeon. He married Thelma Marlene Shank of Dayton, OH on June 2, 1951. She preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 1992.

The couple raised five children to adulthood, including Katherine S. (1955-1982), Sally S. Weeks (Harmon “Mickey”) of Attica, Charles W. “Charlie” of Winamac, Jesse Andrew “Andy” (Laurie) of Winamac, and Matthew of Chesterton. There are also five grandchildren: Krista (Nathan) Hardebeck, Jennifer “Biffer” Spurgeon (deceased), Kelly Spurgeon, Mason Spurgeon, and Audrey Spurgeon.

His only sibling, Mary Irene Irven, preceded him in death. 

Mr. Spurgeon was a longtime dairy and grain farmer, retiring in 1994. For many years, he was recognized as one of the top small dairy farmers/breeders in Indiana in terms of overall milk production. On the rare occasions that he could escape milking duties and field work, he sincerely enjoyed flying and fishing; the latter activity regularly took him to Canada with family and friends. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-47 in the 185th Engineer Combat Battalion as a demolition expert. While serving at Camp Campbell, Kentucky (now Fort Campbell), he was involved in an accidental mine detonation that caused permanent, partial hearing loss. He was a member of the VFW Post #1728 and American Legion Post #71 in Winamac. He will be remembered for his quick “Spurgeon humor” and generosity to many.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (Wednesday, Dec. 23) at the funeral home  The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors at the funeral home. 

Memorial donations may be given to Wounded Warrior Project.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

William A. Hickman

March 30, 1923 to December 17, 2015

WINAMAC - William A. "Will" Hickman, 92, of Winamac, passed away at 10:04 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 30, 1923 in Lacrosse, to the late Clifford and Edna Sizelove Hickman. Hel married Margaret Currier on June 15, 1947 at Pretty Lake in Plymouth. She passed away Sept. 30, 2001.

Survivors include:

Diane (Keith Franz) Bair, Winamac, Daughter
Nikki (Brian Ditmire) Keller, Culver, Granddaughter
Heather (Eric) Billiard, Logansport, Granddaughter
Derek Keller, Grandson
Lindsey Keller, Great Granddaughter
Derek J. Keller, Great Grandson
Owen Keller, Great Grandson
Ethan Keller, Great Grandson
Zac Di tmire, Great Grandson
Teagan Billiard, Great Granddaughter
Taylon Billiard, Great Granddaughter
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Iva Garbison, Sister
Ray Hickman, Brother
1 Infant Sister
1 Infant Brother

Mr. Hickmanl was a longtime member of the Ora Gospel Chapel in Ora. He was retired from McCords Radiator in Plymouth. He enjoyed hunting and woodworking. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren. He be will dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be follow at 1 p.m., (Monday, Dec. 21), at the funeral home with Rev. Don Franklin officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.  

Memorial donations may be given to Ora Gospel Chapel.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Mary K. Haschel

January 25, 1925 to December 14, 2015

WINAMAC - Mary K atherine Haschel, 91, of Winamac, died at 2:05 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Yale, IA to the late Ernest Chester and Clara Edith Heater Clements. She married John F. Haschel on May 27, 1950 in Attica. He died Jan. 9, 1996.

Survivors include:

Christine K. (Angel) Mendiola, Winamac, Daughter
Troy D. (Alex) Haschel, Winamac, Son
Connie S. Haschel, Winamac, Daughter-in-law    
Grandchildren: Tammy Graham, Kim (Brooks) Johnson, Jason Crissinger, Brittany Mendiola, John Henry (Elaine) Haschel, Rick (Crystal) Haschel Jr., Michael (Emily) Haschel, Winston Haschel, Edwin Haschel and India Haschel.
Great Grandchildren: Misty Graham, Kloee Graham, Baylee Graham, Zoee James, Aaron Heims, Zach Schmicker, Damien Fiscus, Emma Sizemore, Brody Sizemore, Sierra Haschel, Hunter Haschel, Kali Haschel, and Lana Haschel.

Preceded in death by:

Rick W. Haschel, Sr., Son
Brandon D.J. Graham, Great Grandson
Cody Heims, Great Grandson
Brady Graham, Great Great Grandson
1 Brother and 5 Sisters

Mrs. Haschel was a cosmetologist and homemaker. She owned and operated her own beauty shop in Winamac for over 40 years. She was a member of Winamac Church of the Nazarene, Pulaski County REACT, and the Pulaski County Underwater Recovery Unit. She was active in various political and social organizations. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, mushroom hunting, and snowmobiling. She also enjoyed reading and researching topics of interest so that she could advocate for people in need. She and her husband John enjoyed frequent fishing trips to Spooner, WI. She was a great mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family. She loved and was loved.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home with Harold Smith officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County REACT .

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com