Obituaries

Eileen M. Peters

May 16, 1920 to April 10, 2015

REMINGTON - Eileen M. Peters, 94, of Wheatfield, formerly of Remington, passed away at 5:12 p.m., Friday, April 10, at St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.

She was born May 16, 1920 in Wolcott to the late Amos and Lena (Bergeron) Mathew. She married Maurice Peters on Nov. 22, 1945 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1998.

Surviving are two sons Mike Peters of Wabash, and Greg Peters (Wife: Amy) of Pittsburgh; a brother, Marvin Mathew of Wolcott and a sister-in-law Catherine Nagele of Sheldon, IL. Eileen loved spending time with her family, especially her 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Marion Mullins and Rosella Nowviskie and a brother, Virgil Mathew.

Mrs. Peters was a 1939 graduate of Wolcott High School. She also was a graduate of business college. She worked as a bookkeeper for Siemens Insurance Agency in Medaryville for many years until retiring. She was a longtime member of St. Henry Parish in Medaryville and former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington.

Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral mass at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington; Rev. Paul Hudson will officiate. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

A devout Catholic, memorials may be made in her name to the Catholic charity of the donor’s choice.

Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.

Charles a. Jensen

February 4, 1948 to April 13, 2015

WINAMAC - Charles Albert Jensen, 67, of Winamac, passed away at 12:33 p.m., Monday, April 13, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. 

He was born Feb. 4, 1948, in Logansport, to the late Albert and Emily Hook Jensen. He marriedPatricia L. Mudryk on Dec. 8, 1979, in Pulaski. She survives.

Also surviving are: 

Jessica Marie (James) Thoune, Winamac, Daughter 
Arianna Marie Jensen, Winamac, Granddaughter 
Mia Celestial Thoune, Winamac, Granddaughter 
Lori (Sam) Brazil, Okeechobee, FL, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Lewis Jensen, Brother 

Mr. Jensen was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, Winamac. He was a former member of the Isaac Walton League and had served on the Franklin Township Advisory Board. He was retired from Plymouth Tube, Winamac, where he had been employed for 28 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking, hunting and just being outdoors.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 17, at the funeral home with Ralph Williams officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac. 

Memorial donations may be given to to the family to help with funeral expenses. 

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

Genevieve M. Skillen

August 5, 1921 to April 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Genevieve M. Skillen, 93, Peru, formerly of Star City, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, in Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru. 

She was born Aug. 5, 1921, in Winamac, to the late Edward and Nellie Eleanor Wright Teske. She married Woodrow W. "Tom" Skillen on Oct. 18, 1941, in Winamac. He passed away Jan. 21, 2015.

Survivors include:

Sharon (John) Sayers, Bringhurst, Daughter
Darl D. (Diane) Skillen, Peru, Son
Natalie (John) Pettit, Granddaughter
Stephanie (Scott) Harris, Granddaughter
Karen (Ryan) Baker, Granddaughter
Mike Skillen, Grandson
Nick Skillen, Grandson
8 Great Grandchildren
Ron (Bobbi) Teske, Jonesboro, GA, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Fred Teske, Brother
Russell Teske Brother
Cecil Teske, Brother
Margaret V. Dye, Sister

Mrs. Skillen and her husband farmed in the Star City area most of their lives. She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church and the New Life Methodist Church, Mexico, IN. The Skillens moved to Peru, in 2005. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and Home-Ec Club. She worked as the secretary and treasurer of the Star City and Winamac schools for 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed growing flowers and caring for her vegetable garden.
She enjoyed playing Bunco and making crafts.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 13, at the funeral home with Pastor Sam Polito officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to New Life Methodist Church, Mexico, IN, or the Star City United Methodist Church.. 

Bonnie L. Wireman

September 3, 1934 to April 3, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Bonnie L. Wireman, 80, of Brook, (formerly Medaryville) passed away at 2:04 p.m., Friday, April 3, at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center in Brook.

She was born Sept. 3, 1934 in Wanatah, to the late Vernie and Martha Wagner. On Oct. 21, 1950, she married Gilford D. B. Wireman in Monon. He died Dec. 2, 2007.

Survivors include:
Richard A. (Roxane) Wireman, Hebron, Son
Martin J. Wireman, Gifford, Son
Michelle Florence, Granddaughter
Ricky Wireman, Grandson
Bradley Wireman, Grandson
Stacy Wireman, Granddaughter
Kimberly Wireman, Granddaughter
Matthew Wireman, Grandson
8 Great Grandchildren
Nancy and Peggy, her sisters

Preceded in death by:
David V. Wireman, Son

Mrs. Wireman attended the The Christian Church in San Pierre. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She owned Bonnie's Truck Stop in Grant Park, IL many years ago. Most recently, she retired as a security guard at NIPSCO in Wheatfield. She was an avid bird watcher and reader. She also collected miniature silver spoons. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Arrangements are pending.

Memorial donations may be given to family.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. 

Leroy A. Emery

January 29, 1937 to March 27, 2015

NORTH JUDSON - Leroy A. Emery, 78, Winamac, passed away Friday March 27, at his home.

He was born January 29, 1937.

He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Howard and Barbara O'Neill, two sons, Michael Emery and David Emery, 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his wife Shirley, son Dan, one sister and one brother.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Tuesday, at O'Donnell Funeral  Home, North Judson. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (CT) (Tuesday, March 31), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Denham Cemetery, Denham.

Imogene Richie Bell

April 11, 1934 to March 21, 2015

RENSSELAER - Imogene Richie Bell, 80, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday, March 21, at the VNA Horton Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

She was born in Elmrock, Ky. on April 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Coet and Hattie (Messer) Dobson. Her first marriage was to Frelin Richie on Oct. 4, 1952, and he passed away on Feb. 20, 1980. On Aug. 26, 1989, she married Thomas Jefferson Bell, and he passed away on Oct. 23, 1993.

Surviving are her loving children, Loretta Heidler of DeMotte, Karen Harding of Crown Point, Colleen (Charles) DeMoss of Wheatfield and Douglas (Tina) Richie of Rensselaer; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Hobart (Adna) Dobson of Rensselaer and William (Diane) Dobson of Florida; sisters Claudine Childers of Francesville and Gladys (Larry) Stonebraker of Brookston; brother-in-law, Cecil Williams of Rensselaer; and two sisters-in-law, Jean Dobson of Winamac and Alice Dobson of Rensselaer.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Lynn Richie; brothers, John and James Dobson; and a sister, Erma Williams.

Mrs. Bell graduated from the Gillam Township School. She was an employee of Sealy Spring manufacturing for the majority of her working years and was also employed as a secretary at Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac before entering into retirement. She was a member of the Hamlet Lions Club, the Starke County Historical Society, and the Better Homes Home Economics Club in Knox. She was a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Skills for Success Course, and was voted "Best Public Speaker" by her fellow participants. Never one to be idle, she served as a volunteer with the Pulaski County Hospice and with the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, at the funeral home with Elder Thurman Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow at Richie Cemetery in Rensselaer.

Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church.