Obituaries

Evelyn M. Haselby

November 28, 1924 to November 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Evelyn M. Haselby, 90, of Star City, passed away at 04:21 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport.

She was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Monterey, to the late John B. and Eona Reinhold Bair. She married Harlan Henry Haselby on Oct. 9, 1948 in Detroit. He died March 25, 1997.

Survivors include:

James Haselby, Star City, Son
Shane Haselby Grandson
Brandon Haselby Grandson
Brock Haselby Grandson
Shaw Haselby Grandson
Amy Haselby Granddaughter
10 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Gary Haselby, Son
Richard Haselby, Son
Linda Daily Haselby, Daughter-in-law
Ervin Bair, Brother

Mrs. Haselby was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She was also a member the United Methodist Women. She loved attending and working with the other members of her church. She especially enjoyed working at the annual bazaar.
She was a member of the Extension Homemakers, the Red Hat Society and the Bunco Club. She loved Indiana University basketball and coach Bob Knight. She disliked Purdue and Gene Keady. She enjoyed working in her garden and feeding her family with her produce. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, She enjoyed attending "grandparents day" at the school.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Thursday, Nov. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to Star City United Methodist Church.

Calvin J. Sutton

September 13, 1928 to November 7, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Calvin James "Jim" Sutton, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1928 in rural Gilboa Township, Benton County, to the late BenjaminLewis and Annabelle Shultz Sutton.  He married Velma Hoppe on March 10, 1950 in Wolcott. She survives. 

Survivors include: 

Charmi (Danny) Bishop, Francesville, Daughter 
Daniel (Cindy) Sutton, Francesville, Son 
Beth (Chris) Cummins, Francesville, Daughter 
Alan (Lori) Sutton, Francesville, Son 
8 Grandchildren 
12 Great Grandchildren 
3 Step Grandchildren 
3 Step Great Grandchildren 
Sarah Fields, Wolcott, Sister 
David (Leanne) Sutton, Wolcott, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Benjamin Sutton, Brother 
Bertha Nottingham, Sister 
Lorena Poindexter, Sister 
Joshua Ewing Sutton, Brother 
Robert Sutton, Brother 
Hazel Wright, Aunt 
Lloyd Collins, Aunt 
Judy Johnson, Aunt 

Mr. Sutton graduated from Gilboa High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a cook on a navy ship during the Korean Conflict. He was a 61-year member of the Francesville American Legion. Until his health began to fail, he participated in military honors for numerous local veterans. He retired as a lineman supervisor from NIPSCO after 32 years. At NIPSCO, he was fondly known as Cal to his co-workers and friends. He was a very hard worker, who was well respected for the way he could handle his crew and always complete the job (even when it was done his way). Before working for NIPSCO, he worked as a farmhand. After retirement, he worked as courier for Alliance Bank, truck driver for Ginrich Elevator, delivery man for Red Carpet and driver for Parkview Haven Retirement Home. He also worked with his son Alan at Sutton Graphics. 

Mr. Sutton was a former leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Goodland and Medaryville. He enjoyed teaching scouts many important life skills was very influential to many young men. He especially enjoyed the camping and Pinewood Derby Races. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and taking care of his lawn. He was very handy and was known to mark his tools in his own special way with blue paint. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a mentor and a friend who you could always count on. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to Franciscan Health Rensselaer Hospice.

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

Loretta A. Mullins

April 10, 1937 to November 7, 2015

MEDARYUVILLE - Loretta Ann Mullins, 78, of Galesburg, MI, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at her home.

She was born April 10, 1937 in Crossville, TN. She married Clifford Mullins who preceded her in death. 

Survivors include:

Geneva Randolph Collis, Pullman, MI, Mother 
James (Nancy) Mullins, West Olive, MI, Son 
Mike (Rosa) Mullins, Fennville, MI, Son 
Tim (Lisa) Mullins, Francesville, Son 
Karen (Larry) Salyers, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Pam Harris, Galesburg, MI, Daughter 
19 grandchildren 
38 great grandchildren 
Teresa Collis Martin, Sister 
Walter "Junior" Collis, Brother 
Leroy Collis, Brother 

Preceded in death by:

Douglas Austin, Father 
Walter Collis, Step Father 
Kathy Mullins Benesh, Daughter 
Ann Marie Collis, Granddaughter 
William Ray Harris, Son-in-law 
Judy Collis Summerix, Sister 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Tuesday, Nov. 10), at the church. Burial will be at Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Goodway Baptist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Grace Harrell

April 7, 1923 to October 29, 2015

HAMLET - Grace "Irene" Harrell, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 29, at her son's home, following an illness.

She was born April 7, 1923 in Highland to the late Elmer and Grace Conn Dilts and lived in the area for 33 years, coming from Black Oak. On April 12, 1941, in Winamac, she married Jesse S. Harrell, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include one son, Dennis (Tammy) Harrell of Plymouth; four daughters, Sandy Adams of Ruskin, Fla., Peggy (Carl) Huddleston of Hamlet, Terrie (Michael) Stuart of Kingsford Heights, and Brenda Fletcher of Union Mills; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill (Elsie) Dilts; and one son-in-law, Bobby Davis

She was also preceded in death by one son, Jesse; two daughters, Bonnie Bailey and Sharon Davis; one son-in-law, Frank Adams; one granddaughter, Regina Stewart; and one great-great-grandson, Kandon Riley.

Mrs. Harrell devoted her life to being the best homemaker. She was a member of the Knox VFWLadies Auxiliary Post #748 and Starke County ABATE.

Friends may visit Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. (CT), at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel; and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Monday, Nov. 2, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

To leave online condolences, visit rannellsfuneralhome.com.

Philip D. Lemeron

January 11, 1931 to November 2, 2015

WINAMAC - Philip D. Lemeron, 84, of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 8:37 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, with his family by his side. 

He was born Jan. 11, 1931 in Lawrenceville, IL to the late Charles Henry and Bertha Shidler Lemeron. He married Alma R. Goble on Sept. 2, 1950 in Monticello, and they made their home in rural Beaver Township. She passed away Aug. 10, 2005.

Mervin (Lois) Lemeron, Winamac, Son 
7 Grandchildren 
5 Great Grandchildren 
2 Great Great Grandchildren 
Richard (Frances) Lemeron, Flat Rock, IL, Brother 
Mervin (Lucille) Lemeron, Flat Rock, IL, Brother 
Anna Jane Bradberry, Flat Rock, IL, Sister 

Preceded in death by:
Stephen (Sharon) Lemeron, Son & Daughter-in-law 
Lonnie Lemeron, Infant Brother 
Hubert Lemeron, Brother 
Everet Lemeron, Brother 
Gerald Lemeron, Brother 
Lela Irene Sechrest, Sister 

Mr. Lemeron was the former owner and operator of Lemeron Ag Lime which he started in 1954. He felt very blessed that his son, Merv joined him in the family business. He attended the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. He was a 48-year member and past president of the Gideon's International Rochester Camp. He was a devoted servant of the Lord, witnessing to others through his actions in life. He faithfully read his Bible every day. He loved his family very much and was always there for his children. He was especially proud of his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the funeral home with Harold Smith and Mervin Lemeron officiating. Burial will be at Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Gideon's International.

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

Amanda L. Abbott

November 14, 1980 to October 31, 2015

KEWANNA - Amanda “Mandi” L. Abbott, 34, of Thornhope, passed away at 10:53 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Born November 14, 1980 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Kerry Knebel and Karrie Barker. On Dec. 19, 2013, she married Dean E. Abbott Jr. and he survives.

Also surviving are her mother, Karrie Barker of Winamac, father and step-mother, Kerry and Debra Knebel of Muncie, daughters, Maddie Foster and Mylie Foster, both of Winamac, step-sons, Owen Abbott of Winamac and Parker Abbott of Winamac, brother, Shawn Knebel (Kaycee) of Indianapolis, grandmothers, Bonnie Barker of Winamac, Dorothy Connell (Jim) of Pulaski and Sandy Knebel of Winamac, father-in-law, Dean Abbott, Sr. (Kathy) of Winamac, mother-in-law, Sue Thomas (Kevin) of Rochester and nieces, Baylee and Karlee Knebel of Indianapolis. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Virgil Barker, Neil Knebel and Ernie Connell.

Mrs. Abbott was a 1999 Winamac Community High School graduate and also a graduate of IUPUI Kokomo nursing program. She was a registered nurse for 12 years and most recently she was employed at Cruiser’s in Winamac. She attended Church of the Heartland in Winamac. She enjoyed watching football, especially her favorite team, the Green Bay Packers. She loved spending time with all her family. She was a very energetic person who never knew a stranger and was the life of whatever setting she was in. 

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel; and also one hour prior to the service at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at Church of the Heartland in Winamac with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac.

Sign the online guest book or leave condolence for the Abbott family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.