Obituaries

Lamoine H. Hooker

February 23, 1929 to January 1, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Lamoine H. Hooker, 86, of Francesville, passed away at 7:18 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born at the family home in Francesville on Feb. 23, 1929 to the late Otto and Julia Grock Hooker. On Aug. 14, 1949, he married Emogene "Jean" Stamer in Francesville. She survives

Also surviving are:
Larry (Nancy) Hooker, Francesville, Son 
Steve (Robin) Hooker, Monticello, Son 
Lori (Dewayne) Skalon, Francesville, Daughter
Anita (Brandon) Burns, Chicago, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Kelly (John) Schmicker, Cody (Angie) Hooker, Nikki (Kory) Scurlock, Brandy (Kris) Aschbrenner, Wyatt (Sonia) Hooker, Amy (Jeff) Van Wheeldon, Matt Whitaker, Abby Whitaker, Thomas (Amber) Skalon, Kylie Skalon, Macyn Burns, and Kendall Burns. 
15 Great Grandchildren 
1 Great Great Granddaughter 
Ron (Lois) Hooker, Francesville, Brother 
Harold (Mary) Hooker, Francsville, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Greg Hooker, Grandson 
Ann Brunetti, Sister Opal Hamblin, Sister
Blanche Balinson, Sister
Raymond Hooker, Brother
Paul Hooker, Brother 

Mr. Hooker graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. He was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville, where he had also served on the church board. He was proud to have been a life long farmer. He was a former member of Farm Bureau CO-OP. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He and Jean enjoyed square dancing for many years. He also enjoyed watching westerns and listening to country music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James Salem United Church of Christ or Alzheimer's Association.

Fr. Albert Reed

November 23, 1928 to December 30, 2015

CARTHAGENA, Ohio - Fr. Albert Reed, C.PP.S., 87, died at 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.

He was born in Gettysburg, Pa., on Nov. 23, 1928, to Lloyd and Madaline (Bowling) Reed.

Fr. Reed was one of 14 siblings. Survivors include his brothers Richard; Patrick and his wife, Pat, of Red Lion, Pa.; Edward and his wife, Judy, of York, Pa.; four sisters-in-law, Mildred (Mickey) Reed of Oldsmar, Fla.; Helen Reed of Weymouth, Mass.; Mary Reed, York, Pa.; and Audrey Reed of Rehoboth Beach, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Therese and her husband, Harold Conrad; Vesta and her husband, Stuart Peterson; and Ave Maria Reed; and seven brothers, Lloyd, Gilbert (and his wife, Julia), Joseph (and his wife, June), Bernard, Chester, Damian and Frederick (and his wife, Virginia).

Fr. Reed entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1945 and was ordained on May 15, 1954. Upon his ordination, Fr. Reed was assigned to St. Charles, then a seminary. He then studied canon law at Catholic University and also pursued higher studies in Rome, earning a doctoral degree. From 1958–59, he served at St. James the Less Parish in Columbus, Ohio. In 1959, he returned to St. Charles Seminary, where he served as a professor of canon law. From 1967–68, he served as pastor at St. Sebastian Church in Chickasaw, Ohio. In 1968, Fr. Reed was assigned to the chancery office of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Fr. Reed returned to parish ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Cleveland (1972–75); St. Augustine Church in Minster, Ohio (1975–79); St. Peter Church in Winamac, Ind. (1979–88); and St. Francis Borgia Church, Sturgis, Ky., and St. Ambrose Church in Henshaw, Ky. (1988–94). He also served at St. Andrew Church in Orlando and St. Bernard Church in Burkettsville, Ohio. He retired to St. Charles Center in 2000.

Fr. Reed had a brilliant mind and was well equipped to study the intricacies of canon law, said his friend, Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S., who noted, “He spent 10 years as a professor of canon law, and the seminarians enjoyed his classes as much as canon law could be enjoyed.” Along with it came a dry sense of humor. “He could tell a joke and never smile, even when everyone around him was cracking up,” said his brother, Edward Reed. “He was also a very humble man. Throughout his life he was very modest about all his accomplishments.”

Fr. Reed enjoyed his years in parish ministry. He also loved to fish, often inviting parishioners along on fishing excursions.

Calling hours will be from 1-5 and 7-9 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, at St. Charles Center, Carthangena, Ohio. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center. Burial will follow in the community cemetery.

Memorial provided by Frain Mortuary, Winamac

Max Odom

May 25, 1924 to December 26, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Max Odom, 91, longtime resident of the Francesville and Medaryville areas, died Saturday, Dec. 26.

He was born at the family farm in rural Gilliam Township, Jasper County, on May 25, 1924, the son of the late Bryan and Mary Pullins Odom. On May 29, 1949 at Monon Chapel, Max married Beverly J. Long, who survives.

He was the father of four children, three of whom survive, Gregory (Christine) Odom; William (Shereen) Odom; and Leesa (Michael) Gayer. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Kevin Max Odom; an infant granddaughter, Autumn Dawn Skalon; his two sisters, Georgia Utterback and Louise Houston; and his brother, Charles Odom.

Mr. Odom was baptized at Independence Church and graduated from Medaryville High School. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II and was a member of the Francesville American Legion. He was a hard worker, who even in retirement continued to work many small jobs to keep busy. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as getting away to Minnesota. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved so much. He will be dearly missed.

Mr. Odom's wishes were to be cremated and for his family to gather for a private family burial, at which he requested the American Legion to perform military graveside services. His remains will be laid to rest at Roseland Cemetery in rural Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville American Legion.

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

Myrtis J. Anliker

March 9, 1935 to December 26, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Myrtis J. Anliker, 80, of Francesville, passed away at 9:16 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette. 

He was born March 9, 1935 in Francesville to the late John Edward and Louise Tyler Anliker. He married Phyllis R. Malchow on Oct. 7, 1956 in Francesville. She survives. 

Also surviving are:
Richard (Jeannie) Anliker, Columbus, OH, Son
Roger (Beverly) Anliker, Plainfield, IL, Son 
Gwen (Larry) Kriss, Plymouth, Daughter
Kim (Jeff) Smith, Orleans, Daughter 
Randy (Amy) Anliker, Francesville, Son
Robin (Stacy) Anliker, Francesville, Son
18 Grandchildren 
3 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Jensen Anliker, Granddaughter 
John Edward Anliker, Infant Brother 

Mr. Anliker was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. He was a lifelong farmer and owned Anliker Trucking. Over the years he also worked at Monon Trailer. He enjoyed tinkering in his workshop. He loved his pets. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a generous man and never knew a stranger. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the Medaryville Christian Church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville, with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

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.