Obituaries

Brian Haselby

November 5, 1958 to January 7, 2015

WINAMAC - Brian "Fred" Haselby, 56, of Star City, died at 6:03 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen.

He was born Nov. 5, 1958 in Logansport, to the late Robert B. "Sam: and Lillian Babe Bonnell Haselby. On Aug. 15, 1981, he married Sue Day. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Michael Brian Haselby, Star City, Son
Lisa Mae (Mike) Doty, Kewanna, Daughter
Ava Haselby, Granddaughter
Colten Haselby, Grandson
Brantley Doty, Grandson
Lillian Doty, Granddaughter
Bill Haselby, Royal Center, Brother
Trish (Ron) Bucks, Kewanna, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Haselby was a lifelong farmer in Van Buren Township. He also worked many years at Moyer Grain in Star City. He was fondly known by family and friends as "Fred". He enjoyed watching NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan 12, at the funeral home with Rev. David Sommers officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice. 

Rosemary C. Watts

August 24, 1932 to January 8, 2015

WINAMAC - Rosemary C. Watts, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born August 24, 1932, in Star City, to the late John and Josephine Winter Hawkey. She married William "Bill" Watts Aug. 5, 1966 in Mexico, IN. He survives.

Survivors include:
Tammy(Rich) Brown, Winamac, Daughter
John (Melissa) Watts, Winamac, Son
Shelby Watts Granddaughter
Richie Brown Grandson
Amber Watts Granddaughter
Nikki Watts Granddaughter
Dylan Brown Grandson
Madysen Hoover Great granddaughter
Hunter Hoover Great grandson
Patricia Hill, Depoe Bay, OR, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Leo Hawkey, Brother,
Harold Hawkey, Brother

Mrs. Watts enjoyed woodworking, crocheting and camping. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Stevens officiating. Burial will be at Riverbank Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family. 

Harry E. Miller

September 11, 1922 to January 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Harry E. Miller, 92, of Winamac, died at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6,  at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Winamac to the late Frank A. and Cecelia Gilsinger Miller. He married Mary Jean Malloy on Sept. 28, 1949 in Lafayette. She died May 11, 2006.

Survivors include: 
Kathleen A. (Robert) Rehlander, Noblesville, Daughter 
Steven Paul Miller, Winamac, Son 
Daniel G. (Susan) Miller, Winamac, Son 
Steven (Kelly) Rehlander, Grandson 
Kristina (Stephen) Bixler, Granddaughter 
Lauren Marie Miller, Granddaughter 
Sarah Kathleen Miller, Granddaughter 
Anna Marie Miller, Granddaughter 
Andrew Shaun Miller, Grandson 
Natalie Miller, Great granddaughter 
Colin William Rehlander, Great grandson 
Isabella Bixler, Great granddaughter 
Benjamin Bixler, Great grandson 
Adrian P. Miller, Winamac, Brother 
Alice Sue James, Lansing, IL, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
James Patrick Miller, Son 
Michael Eugene Miller, Son 
Helen Miller, Sister 
Irene Vansenus, Sister 
Lelia Alexander, Sister 
Velma Miller, Sister 
Ralph Miller, Brother 

Mr. Miller was a co-owner of the Miller Department store in Winamac for 65 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and was a 4th degree Knight, Knights of Columbus. He was a former director of First Union Bank and Trust in Winamac. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a former member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and served as an adult scout leader and little league baseball coach. He was a former fireman with the Winamac Volunteer Fire Dept. He was very active in the Winamac community throughout the years and was involved in many different organizations. 
He enjoyed fishing, gardening and telling stories. He was a former Winamac Merchant League baseball player and avid bowler. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10,  at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Special Olympics or Boy Scout Troop 229.

Rosalind D. Larkin

November 26, 1949 to January 4, 2015

WINAMAC - Rosalind D. "Roz" Larkin, 65, of Winamac, died at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Logansport, to the late Robert L. Sr. and Beatrice M. Bauman Shank. She married Larry Larkin on July 5, 1969 in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors include:
Brent (Jennifer) Larkin, Winamac, Son
Kevin (Brandi) Larkin, Winamac, Son
Lisa (Chris) Wood, Indianapolis, Daughter
Bryant Larkin, Grandson
Alisyn Larkin, Granddaughter
Layne Sobczak, Grandson
Calvin Larkin, Grandson
Will Larkin, Grandson
Barbara (Tom) White, Winamac, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Scotty Brian Larkin, Son
Robert L. Shank Jr., Brother

Mrs. Larkin was a member of the Bunco Club and Town and Country Women club. She enjoyed decorating and shopping. She and her husband enjoyed spending time at Myrtle Beach and South Haven, Michigan. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to1 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Thursday, Jan. 8), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Animal Center.

Walter J. Davis

November 2, 1939 to January 2, 2015

WINAMAC - Walter James "Jim" Davis, 75, Monterey, died at 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2015 at his home in Monterey.

He was born Nov, 2, 1939 in Lawton. He was the son of the late Arthur Raymond "Jim" Davis and Gladys Burkett Davis. On June 18, 1987, he married Lorene D. Cooper Davis, who preceded him in death on Oct, 22, 2008.

Survivors include:

Daughter Shawnna (Cyrus) Dillinger, Auburn; son Tim Davis, Monterey; step-sons Tom Kasch, Logansport, and James Kasch, Jacksonville, N. C.; and sister Dorothy Morgan, Francesville. He had many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Davis and David Davis.

Mr. Davis was employed at Plymouth Tube in Winamac where he worked for 35 years before his retirement. He loved sports including baseball, basketball, football, bowling, and NASCAR. His best friend was his dog, "BEAR." He was a member of the VFW Auxillary and the Eagles.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, and one hour before services on Wednesday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home. Pastor Bill Guerin will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and VNA Hospice Services. 

Martha A. Weaver

September 30, 1944 to January 3, 2015

WINAMAC - Martha A. Weaver, 70, of Winamac, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Sept. 30, 1944, in Winamac, to the late Harry and Geraldine Thelma Trapp Poor. She married Ronald E. Weaver on Feb. 23, 1963 in Winamac. He died Sept. 5, 2007.

Survivors include:

Bill (Sherry Fagner) Weaver, Winamac, Son
Larry (Lori) Weaver, Winamac, Son
Lisa (Korey Sosalla) Clemons, Winamac, Daughter
Crystal Weaver, Grandchild
Brandon Weaver, Grandchild
Steven Clemons, Grandchild
Josh Weaver, Grandchild
Savanna Weaver, Grandchild
Danyelle Weaver, Grandchild
Reece Clemons, Great-grandchild
Mary Lou Bonnell, Winamac, Sister
David (Julie) Poor, Williamsport, Brother
Marshall (Judy )Poor, Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Eona Jefferies, Sister
Harry Poor Jr,. Brother
Norma Steele, Sister
William Poor, Brother
Robert Poor, Brother

Mrs. Weaver and her husband were the former owners of Marty's Place in Winamac. She loved reading and enjoying the summer sitting at her picnic table. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Volunteer Fire Department.