Obituaries
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.
Survivors include:
Dane T. (Lori) Connolly, Omaha, NE Son
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.
DeWitt Dodge
September 29, 1923 to August 5, 2014
WINAMAC - A graveside service for DeWitt Dodge will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski, with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. The American Legion will provide .military graveside honors. Burial of cremated remains will follow.
Mr. Dodge passed away Aug. 5, 2014.
Frain Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements.
Cynthia Williams
February 24, 1957 to October 10, 2015
MEDARyVILLE - Cynthia Ann Williams, 58, of Medaryville, passed away at 3:47 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health - Lafayette East, Lafayette.
She was born Feb. 24, 1957, in Chicago to Donald Sr. and Carole Milligan Sayre. She married Jerry Williams Oct. 21, 1977 in Crown Point. He survives.
Survivors include:
Brandy M. (Donald) Koppers, Medaryville, Daughter
Shawn A. (Tabitha) Williams, Bourbonais, IL, Son
Sean Baron. Grandson
Peyten Williams. Granddaughter
Donald Sayre Sr., Dyer, Father
Christopher Sayre, WA, Brother
Phillip Sayre, AZ, Brother
Donald Sayre, AZ. Brother
Bill Sayre, IL, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Carole Milligan Sayre, Mother
Mrs. Williams enjoyed nature. She loved feeding her birds and playing with the grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to St Jude's Children Hospital.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Melvin Brogdon
November 29, 1938 to October 10, 2015
WINAMAC - Melvin LaVon "Nub" Brogdon, 76, of Kewanna, (Lake Bruce) passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1938 in Monon, the only child of the late Melvin C. and Margaret Adams Brogdon. On Oct. 28, 1962, he married Katherine E. "Bunny" Smidler in Reynolds. She survives.
Survivors include:
Pamela J. (Craig) Barr, Noblesville, Daughter
Melvin Scott (Missie) Brogdon, Winamac, Son
Lauren E. Barr, Granddaughter
Emily M. Barr, Granddaughter
Bethany M. Brogdon, Granddaughter
Erika L. Brogdon, Granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
Margaret Adams Brogdon Pluimer, Mother
Mr. Brogdon graduated from Monon High School in 1956. After high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Guam before being honorably discharged. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Moose Lodge. He retired after 34 years as an area supervisor for gas measurement and transmission at NIPSCO. The Brogdons enjoyed 21 years of wintering in Pine Island, FL and Avon Park, FL. They also enjoyed living on Lake Bruce, especially fishing and boating. They have camped all over the U.S. and Canada. He was a diehard Indiana University Basketball and Bobby Knight fan. He was an avid Winamac Warrior fan and enjoyed attending his granddaughters' sporting events. He loved his Shih-tzu, Dixie who was always by his side even when he passed away. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to so many. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating.
Burial will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery, Lake Bruce. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.
The family requests memorial donations to the Melvin "Nub" Brogdon Scholarship Fund to be established at First National Bank of Monterey which will benefit a graduate of Winamac Community High School who is pursuing a career in special education, nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. Checks can be mailed to First National Bank of Monterey c/o Melvin "Nub" Brogdon Scholarship Fund 556 N. US 35, Winamac, IN 46996.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Esther E. Schultz
June 28, 1931 to October 11, 2015
MEDARYVILLE - Esther E. Schultz, 84, of Medaryville, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at her daughter's home in rural Medaryville.
She was born June 28, 1931, in Medaryville, to the late James Wathen and Elsie Crystelle Blaydes Yerion. She married Richard A. Schultz on June 10, 1950, at the Medaryville Christian Church. He died April 2, 2006.
Survivors include:
Pamela S. (Gregory) Werner, Medaryville, Daughter
Ronald D. (Susan) Schultz, Medaryville, Son
Gary L. (Estie) Schultz, Medaryville, Son
8 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
George Yerion, Brother
Mary Jones, Sister
Elva Crystelle Yerion, Sister
Mrs. Schultz was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Wheatfield High School in 1949. She was a member of the St. Mark Lutheran Church in Medaryville, and the Ladies Aid of the church. She will always be remembered for her lemon meringue pies at the bake sales. She worked as a waitress at several restaurants in Medaryville. She was a real estate broker from 1998-2013. She sold Avon products for over 30 years and was a member of the Avon President's Club. She enjoyed playing euchre at the West Side Senior Center in Medaryville. She was an active member of the center. Mrs. Schultz was a former Senior Citizen of the Year. She enjoyed all games played with her family as long as they were played by "grandma's rules." She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville, Medaryville, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating.
Private burial will be at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Medaryville, or Pulaski Memorial Hospice.
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