Obituaries

Mary "Ann" Paul

May 13, 1928 to August 23, 2015

CULVER - Mary "Ann" Brooks Paul, 87, of Monterey passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 23

She was born on May 13, 1928 in Starke County, to Raymond and Clara (Katschke) Brooks. She married Peter Anthony Paul on May 3, 1948 in North Judson; he passed on April 21, 2007.

She is survived by her four children, Mary Ann and Chuck Broeker of Plymouth, Peter and Kim Paul of Argos, Marsha and Bill Czerniak of Knox and Beverly Audiss of Klamath Falls, Ore. She was also blessed with 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in passing by her parents, husband, three sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at Odom Funeral Home, 104 E. Lake Shore Drive, Culver. The funeral service will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at the funeral home. Mrs. Paul will be buried beside her husband at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Paul requested memorial contributions be made to the Monterey American Legion.

Dorothy M. Dunn

May 6, 1941 to August 18, 2015

NORTH JUDSON - Dorothy M. Dunn, 74, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, at her home.

She was born May 6, 1941.

She is survived by two sons Kenny (Tina) Dunn and Mike (Karen) Dunn, two sisters Judy Cloud and Kathy Minix and three brothers, Adam, Burl and David Manns. She is also survived by three grandchildren.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. (CT) Saturday, at the Denham Freewill Baptist Church, Denham. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CT) at the church. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery.

Andrew Budd

March 17, 1988 to August 23, 2015

WINAMAC - SSG. Andrew Charles Budd, 27, El Paso, TX, formerly of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, at his residence in El Paso.

He was born March 17, 1988, in Louisville, to Charles and Leanne Heater Budd. He married Casey McInnes on March 3, 2010, in Lawrenceville, GA. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Leanne P. and John Behny, Winamac, Mother and Step Father 
Charles L. Budd and Mark Fout, El Paso, TX, Father and Step Father 
Phillip (Rachel) Budd, Winamac, Brother 
Gabrielle Behny, Winamac, Sister 
Victoria Behny, Winamac, Sister 
Victor and Judy Heater, Winamac, Grandparents 
Linda and Roger Buschman, Rensselaer, Grandparents 
Tom Behny and Gay Lyn Birkholz, LaPorte, Grandparents 
JoAnn Behny, North Manchester, Great Grandmother 
Earl and Louise Schultz, Francesville, Great Grandparents 
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Alfred and Lucy Budd, Grandparents 

Mr. Budd was a former resident of Winamac and graduated from Winamac Community High School in 2006. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 2009, serving in the Signal Brigade specializing in Satellite Communications and was currently stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in December 2012, and was posthumously promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. He was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, 3 (posthumous), Army Achievement Medal, 4, Army Good Conduct Medal, 2, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and a Meritorius Unit Commendation. 

While serving in the Army he assisted in the cleanup, recovery and establishing communications following the earthquake in Haiti. He also served in Iraq, Turkey, and had been stationed in Germany and Texas. While stationed in Germany he was able to travel Europe extensively with his wife. He loved to read and travel. Andrew and Casey enjoyed spending time hiking and climbing. They were always sightseeing and searching for an adventure. They were always interested in learning about new cultures. Andrew was very outgoing and enjoyed exploring the world with the love of his life and best friend Casey.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home. The U.S. Army will provide full military honors for SSG. Budd at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service.

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

Robert J. Sommers

October 16, 1968 to August 24, 2015

WINAMAC - Robert J. Sommers, 46, of Winamac, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. 

He was born Oct. 16, 1968, in Evergreen Park, IL, to Robert and Linda Heck Sommers. 

Survivors include: 

Holly Greene, North Carolina, Daughter 
3 Grandchildren: Adrianna, Adalyn, Colton 
Robert Joseph Sommers, Hammond, Father 
Linda Lorene Heck Sommers, Winamac, Mother 
Glenn Sommers, Texas, Brother 
Dylan Sommers, Winamac, Brother 
Millicent N. Syrek, Winamac, Fiancee 

No services will be held.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

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

Anthony F. Viktora

October 3, 1933 to August 22,2015

WINAMAC - Anthony F. Viktora, 81, of Winamac, passed away at 12:47 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Oct. 3, 1933, in Denham, to the late Oldrich and Mary Rose Viktora. He married Clara Ellen Garling on April 11, 1953 in Francesville. She survives.

Survivors include:

Pam Viktora, Francesville, Daughter
Kevin Viktora, Francesville, Son
Sarah Viktora, Chicago, Granddaughter
Zoe Viktora, Francesville, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Violet Lemon, Sister
Mary Runyan, Sister
Oldrich Viktora Jr., Brother

Mr. Viktora was employed as an engineer at Eaton Controls for over 30 years. He enjoyed restoring Ford tractors and antiques, He was always looking for a good bargain. He loved spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamnac; and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, at St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, with Rev. Judy Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James-Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St James-Salem United Church of Christ Francesville.

Terry W. Powers

October 26, 1955 to August 19, 2015

WINAMAC - Terry William Powers, 59, Logansport, (formerly of Star City) passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 26, 1955 in Winamac, to the late William Bryan and Mildred Brinker Powers.

He is survived by: 

Marjorie Thompson, Winamac, Aunt 
Mary Ellen Cook, Harlan, IA, Aunt 
Seven Cousins and their families

Mr. Powers graduated from South Side High School in Ft. Wayne, and received a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, Muncie. He enjoyed going to auctions, woodworking, and collecting antiques. He lived most of his life on the family farm in Indian Creek Township, Pulaski County before moving to Logansport in 2007. 

Private burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.