Obituaries

Michael Nuss

January 9, 1985 to October 11, 2015

WINAMAC - Michael Wayne Nuss, 30, of Bourbon (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 10:22 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, in Burbon, as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born Jan. 9, 1984 in Valparaiso.

Gabriel Nuss, Bourbon, Son
Misty Rooney, Bourbon, Fiance
Davon Annette (Rich) Doty, Winamac, Mother
Tammy (Jerry) Pratt, Francesville, Sister
Keith Nuss, New Carlisle, Brother
Jodie (Jeremy) Toot, Logansport, Sister
Tracy Nuss, Logansport, Sister
Robert Nuss, Chesterton, Brother
Jeffery Fowler, Logansport, Brother
Richie Doty, Lafayette, Brother
Brandie Doty, Warsaw, Sister
Roberta (Jeffery) Dehnart, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Melody Doty, Winamac, Paternal Grandmother
Several Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Mr. Nuss spent most of his life in Winamac. He had attended Winamac Community High School. He was employed as a welder and painter at Dragon ESP in Akron. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his two sons, who were his world. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Sunday, Oct. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Private burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Harvey A. Scheffer

Aubust 7, 1953 to October 6, 2015

ROYAL CENTER - Harvey A. Scheffer, 62, of Winamac passed away at 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at his residence.

Born Aug. 7, 1953, he was the son of Melvin Scheffer and Julia (Johnson) Turnpaugh.  On July 27, 1974, he married Jane A. Fisher. She survives.

Also surviving are son, Matthew Scheffer (Natasha) of Winamac, daughters, Rachel Scheffer of Star City and Laura Beth Scheffer of Europe, mother, Julia Turnpaugh (Tom) of Onward, brother, Roy Dean Turnpaugh of Peru, sister, Penny Crissinger (John) of Winamac, brother-in-law, Don Fisher (Janet) of Winamac and sister-in-law, Pam Olson (Gordon) of Valparaiso.  He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Zach, Tiffany, Jacob, Matthew, Harvey Michael, Olivia and Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Arthur Scheffer.

Mr. Scheffer was a self-employed truck driver and he was also a farmer. He formerly worked at CFS. He was a former member of Eagles Lodge #2580 in Winamac.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.

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

Vonda Z. Fisher

November 6, 1925 to October 4, 2015

WINAMAC - Vonda Zoe Fisher, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, at Life Care Center of Rochester in Rochester.

She was born Nov. 6, 1925, in Winamac, to the late Ira Earl and Fay Marie Miller Vanscoyk. Shemarried Lloyd Eugene Fisher in 1942. He died March 14, 1983.

Survivors include:
Carol Ann Schmidt, Culver, Daughter
Claudia Gene Schramm, Winamac, Daughter
William S. Fisher, Winamac, Son
9 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
Richard Keller, Monterey, Brother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
2 Brothers & 2 Sisters

Mrs. Fisher was former worker at the Rice Corporation in Monterey. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Good Oil Co. in Monterey. She was a member of the American Legion auxillary in Monterey and Winamac. She enjoyed music, art and watching game shows. She was a good wife and mother.

No services will be scheduled.

Burial of cremains will take place at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Claire L. Connolly

March 30, 1932 to October 1, 2015

WINAMAC - Claire L. Connolly, 83, of Huntington (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 5:39 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

She was born March 30, 1932 in Minneapolis, to the late Victor Emil Sr. and Edna Belland Mars. She married James T. Connolly on April 18, 1953 at the Bethel Baptist Church, Minneapolis. He preceded her in death.

Holly D. (Mark) Sale, Huntington, Daughter
Vicki L. (Jon) Canfield, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Nikki (Craig) Hurley Granddaughter
Amber (Jeff) Rodibaugh, Granddaughter
Kyla (Joe) McMurray, Granddaughter
Robert (Tammy) Canfield, Grandson
Matthew Canfield, Grandson
10 Great Grandchildren
Victor Emil Mars, Jr., Lady Lake, FL, Brother
Marilyn Hunter Cramer, Winamac, Sister

Mrs. Connolly was a lifelong homemaker; however, she did work at Northwest Airlines for three years. She was an avid Purdue fan, an outstanding cook and loved to entertain. She was a member of the Bethel Bible Church and the Christian Women's Club in Winamac. She also had attended Salamonie Church of the Brethren.  Claire and Jim met in Winamac when he picked her up while she was walking home with a friend. Jim asked Claire's father for her hand in marriage, and her father replied, "gladly." They were engaged for 15 months before the wedding day. Their honeymoon was a trip to Seattle. The Connollys lived in Winamac most of their lives. They moved to Ft. Wayne, in July 2006 and then to the Heritage of Huntington in May 2007. Claire loved her family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Heritage of Huntington Multipurpose Room (1180 W. 500 N. Huntington, IN 46750). A second visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Bethel Bible Church (6966 W. SR 14 Winamac, IN 46996); and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Pastors Tom Hopewell and Mel Zumbrun officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, or Salamonie Church of the Brethren, Warren.

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

Eula I. Cotner

July 13, 1930 to October 4, 2015

WINAMAC - Eula Irene Cotner, 85, of Winamac, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born July 13, 1930, in Winamac, to the late William Elmer and Effie Ruth Geiger Degner. She married Donald D. Cotner on Jan. 27, 1952 in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Steven (Mary) Cotner, Winamac, Son
Amy (Ato) Prado, Oxnard, CA, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
2 Great-grandchildren
Patty (James) Hoffman, Winamac, Sister
Ruby (Maurice) Cotner, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Benjamin Thomas Cotner, Grandson
Vivian Degner, Sister
Donna DeLorenzo, Sister
Nila Degner, Sister
Dale Degner, Brother
Robert Degner, Brother

Mrs. Cotner was a homemaker and former employee of the Rice Corporation. She golfed in the Women's Golf League at Moss Creek Golf course. She was a member of the Homettes Extension Homemakers Club and was a former member of the Eastern Pulaski Community Schools school board.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Community Foundation.

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

Algrid J. Gudas

August 15, 1925 to October 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Algird J. "Al" Gudas, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 12:46 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, with his family by his side.

He was born Aug. 15, 1925 in Foley, AL to the late Joseph and Antonia Arndt Gudas. He married Erica A. Austin Nov. 20, 1954 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Nancy (William) Schambers, Daughter
Carol (Charles) Blink, Daughter
Linda (Todd) Oman, Daughter
Kenneth (Louise) Gudas, Son
Eric Gudas, Son
Mary (John) Burchfield, Daughter
Arthur (Margaret) Gudas, Son
Albert (Cindy) Gudas, Son
Pamela (Chad) Huber, Daughter
Erica (Alberto) Holguin, Daughter
Lori (Mark) Pajeau, Daughter
Susan Gudas, Daughter
Amy (Kyle) Burgess, Daughter
41 Grandchildren
Over 25 Great Grandchildren
Johanna C. Gudas, Sister
Mildred E. Redweik, Sister
Edwina M. Martin, Sister
Mary M. (Jim) Perry, Sister
Edmund E. (Patty) Gudas, Brother
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Gudas graduated from Winamac High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski and Fulton counties. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized at age 90. He was a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His wish for his family was "to have good health and happiness; to work hard and love each other." He will be dearly missed by those who love him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Quilts of Valor, Future Farmers of America at Winamac High School, or St. Luke Lutheran Church.