Obituaries

Clarence E.Williams

October 11, 1946 to November 9, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Clarence E. Williams, 68, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Hammond, to the late Chester and Dorothy Nogaj Williams. He married Mary Michele LaBuda on Nov. 14, 1970 in Hammond. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 

Rebecca (Kole) Kroft, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law 
Amy (Scott) Andrews, Monticello, Daughter & son-in-law 
Rachel (Ted) Ciasto, Mooresville, Daughter & son-in-law 
Benjamin (Amber) Williams, Mooresville, Son & daughter-in-law 
Lonbrian (Vanessa) Williams, Fowler, Son & daughter-in-law 
Maranda Williams, Camby, Daughter 
14 grandchildren 
David Williams, Schererville, Brother 
Madora Sheffer, Crown Point, Sister 

Mr. Williams had worked as a librarian at the Medaryville branch of the Pulaski County Pulic Library. He had also worked as a branch manager of a bank in Valparaiso. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Monterey. He was a former Boy Scout master in northern Indiana. He enjoyed being a literacy volunteer in Pulaski County. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was an avid movie buff. He was active in politics.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. A scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be ay St. Henry's Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Birthright of Rensselaer or to a local food pantry. 

Audrey J. DeArmond

September 4, 1932 to November 12, 2014

WINAMAC - Audrey Jean DeArmond, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

She was born Sept. 4, 1932 in Chicago, to Edward and Gertrude Novak Campbell. She married James DeArmond on Jan. 9, 1954. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Dan DeArmond, Son
Tim (Cindy) DeArmond, Naples, FL, Son
Laura Rathburn, Daughter
Jill DeArmond, Winamac, Daughter
Grandchildren Jon (Whitney) DeArmond, Heather (Alex) Ostrowski, Chris DeArmond, Dillon Hott, Michael DeArmond, and Sarah Perez.
Lila DeArmond, Great Granddaughter
Jacqueline Lewellen, Cottonwood, AZ, Sister
Norma Jean Harmon, Warsaw, Sister-in-law
William Bittner, Munster, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Gertrude Novak Krask, Mother
Edward Herbert Campbell, Father
Edward Campbell, Brother
Marilyn Markovich, Sister
Beverly Curie, Sister
Virginia Bittner, Sister

Mrs. DeArmond grew up on the south side of Chicago and graduated from Hammond High School. She was a longtime U.S. Postal Service employee and a retired Postmaster from St. John, IN. TheDeArmonds were longtime residents of Crown Point, and moved to Winamac in 1997. They enjoyed traveling and especially enjoyed touring Africa. Mrs. DeArmond was an avid swimmer and a former swim instructor. She loved the outdoors, especially riding horses, camping, and fishing.  She was well known for her excellent cooking. She loved her family very much. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond.

Memorial donations may be given to Humane Society or the Pulaski Animal Control. 

Linda K. Terrel

February 19, 1947 to November 6, 2014

LOGANSPORT - Linda K. (Fennimore) Terrel, age 67, Noblesville, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.

She was born Feb. 19, 1947, in Kokomo to Emanuel and Virginia (Gates) Fennimore. In 1972, she married Gary Terrel. He survives.

Also surviving are son Charles Adrian, daughter-in-law Erika, grandchildren Milena and Matthew, and siblings Trudy and Gary, and nieces and nephews.

A grandson, Andrew, preceded in death. 

Mrs. Terrel graduated with honors in 1965 from Kokomo High School and earned a master's degree in music education from Ball State University in 1970.  After giving birth to her son she became a Le Leche League leader. But her great passion for music re-emerged during her mid-life and she immersed herself into the world of the performing arts. Her contributions and accomplishments include president of Logansport Civic Players, 2005 Cass County Outstanding Arts Advocate Award, co-founder of Cass County Arts Alliance, and board member for both Footlite Musicals, Indianapolis and Epworth Forest Choir School. For nearly 20 years she was a volunteer grant application writer. She helped secure more than $100,000 in funds for various theatre groups.

In area theater, she did it all. She was a stage manager, director, box office worker, fund raiser, piano/keyboard player and occasional actress (her career was capped off by winning an Indianapolis Encore Association award as actress in a supporting role). Her fondest memories were simple ones. Keyboarding with pals Judy, Sam and Kevin in a rock band was a blast. Playing piano in church every Sunday was soothing. She often played Vera Sanders on stage in "Smoke On The Mountain" which was simply fun. Directing four (Winamac) high school boys in an awesome performance of "Forever Plaid" was priceless to her. But her greatest joy was attending Epworth Forest Choir School each summer to play inspirational music with folks she termed, "The nicest group of people I have ever met." They seemed to think Mrs. Terrel fit in very, very well. Despite her arts commitments, she always prioritized and deeply loved her family.

Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, on Nov. 13, with immediate family attending. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Kroeger Funeral Home , 711 E. Market St., Logansport. The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with the ceremony to begin at 7 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, etc, the family requests contributions in Linda's memory may be made to the Cass Co. Community Foundation, P.O. Box 441, Logansport, IN 46947, where a fund is being established to provide an annual scholarship in Linda's name.

Richard J. Lamp

September 27, 1941 to November 8, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Richard J. Lamp, 73, Francesville, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Sept. 27, 1941, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Peter and Severna Zambrovitz Lamp. He married Elvira Gutwein on Oct. 19, 1985, in DeMotte. She survives.

Survivors include: 
Bryan (Karen) Lamp, Tomahawk, WI, Son 
Michael (Jennifer) Lamp, Wheatfield, Son 
Michael Shidler, Houston, TX, Son 
Scott Shidler, Medaryville, Son 
Thomas Shidler, Houston, TX, Grandson 
Makayla Lamp, Wheatfield, Granddaughter 

Mr. Lamp moved to Francesville in 1985 and was a former resident of DeMotte. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years. He was formerly the Postmaster at Lake Village, IN. He also served as president of the Postal Workers Union. He served as a sargeant in the U.S. Army from 1966-68. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Francesville. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. He so loved to joke with his friends and family. He never met a stranger, and was an example to many of the lives he touched. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Francesville American Legion.

Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society, Diabetes Foundation, or First Baptist Church, Francesville. 

Larry Payne

November 19, 1950 to November 7, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Larry Dean Payne, 63, Medaryville, passed away at 4 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at his residence in Medaryville. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after fighting a strong battle with cancer.

He was born on Nov. 19, 1950 in Rensselaer, to the late Byram Robert and Veda Jeanette Spencer Payne. 

Survivors include: 

Steven A. Demo, LaPorte, Son 
Dawn A. (Jason) Kersting, Winamac, Daughter 
Jamie Michelle (Jeff) Tatlock, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Sarah K. (Brian Kelly) Henderson, Bringhurst, Daughter 
Grandchildren Alex Fischer, Jacob Messer, Lexi Messer, Brett Sheffer, Summer Sheffer, Clinton Johns, 
Clayton Kelly, and Keira Kelly. 
Lilly Johns, Great Granddaughter 
Bob (Sandy) Payne, Medaryville, Brother 
Gene (Betty) Payne, Medaryville, Brother 
Rick (Rita) Payne, Winamac, Brother 
Greg (Donna) Payne, Valparaiso, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Mr. Payne was employed at ArcelorMittal (formerly Bethlehem Steel) as an overhead crane operator for 42 years. He was a member of Steel Workers Local #6787. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, and spending time with his friends and family. He was fondly known as "Paynezo" to many in the community. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11,  at the funeral home with Pastor James Richie officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Soul's Harbor Church. 

Viola M. Strus-Logan

December 24, 1927 to November 5, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Viola Marie Strus-Logan, 86, Francesville, passed away at 8:37 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at North Collier Hospital, Naples, FL. 

She was born Dec. 24, 1927 in Francesville to the late Joseph and Magdelena Tyler Yaggie. On June 4, 1949, she married Stanley M. Strus. He passed away on Sept. 28, 1994. She married Lloyd M. Logan on Dec. 16, 1995. He passed away Feb. 21, 2014. 

Survivors include: 

Cindy (Terry) Geyer, Francesville, Daughter 
Andrew J. Strus, Monticello, IN Son 
Grandchildren: Bryon (Shelby) Geyer, Shawn (Lindsey Seats) Geyer, Tricia Geyer, Melissa (Shaw) Haselby,  
Justin Strus, Sara (Cody) Spencer, and Jeremy Schmidt.
Great-grandcildren Lea Schmidt, and Ethan Schmidt.
Irvin Yaggie, Francesville, Brother 
Annabelle (Carrol) Messer, Francesville, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Matthew Strus, Son 
Elsie May Yaggie, Sister 
Merle Walter Yaggie, Brother 
Harry J. Yaggie, Brother

Mrs. Strus-Logan was the valedictorian of Francesville High School Class of 1946. She was a member of St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church in Francesville. She enjoyed going to Florida and showing off her flowers, whether real or made out of sea shells. She was a member of the Bonita Springs Shell Club, where she won many awards. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. She was looking forward to the birth of Missy's baby in February. She worked hard all of her life. She had worked as a telephone operator, as a bookkeeper for Von Tobel Lumber, and side-by-side with Stanley on the farm. Maybe now she can get the rest she so deserves.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11,  at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church.