Obituaries

John E. Miller

January 18, 1918 to October 23, 2014

WINAMAC - John E. Miller, 96, Pulaski, passed away at 1:42 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 18, 1918, in Pulaski, to the late Edward J. and Josephine Russell Miller.

Survivors include: 

Edna M. Bonnell, Winamac, Sister

Also preceded in death by: 
Anna J. Miller, Sister 
Dorothy Miller, Sister 
Richard Miller, Brother 

Mr. Miller spent his entire life in Pulaski. He graduated from Pulaski High School and then he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his time in the service he became a guard at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. He retired from there after 36 years. He was a member and tireless volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He was also of the Holy Name Society. He always raised chickens, and he enjoyed being outdoors taking care of his flowers and yard. He will always be remembered for his care and concern for the neighborhood children. Mr. Miller was very proud of his 1916 Model T which his great nephew is restoring.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski , at a later date.

Memorial donatons may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church. 

 

Amanda Weaver Jacks

May 2, 1969 to October 15, 2014

LOGANSPORT - Amanda "Mandy" (Weaver) Jacks, 45, Logansport, passed away at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at St. Francis Hospital following a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born May 2, 1969 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Edward James Weaver and Carolyn Jane Goodnight Weaver. Her mother survives in Monticello. She was engaged to be married toTom VanEs, who survives in Logansport.

Surviving with her mother and fiance are her daughter, Rebecca "Beca" Jacks (Jesse Conklin) of Logansport; her grandson, Braxton Conklin, of Logansoprt; seven siblings, Fred Weaver of Oregon, Sandra (Jon) Schmaltz of Royal Center, George Weaver of Idaville, Steve Weaver (Rhonda McRae) of Royal Center, Phillip (Jerica) Weaver of Burnettsville, Jane Weaver (Brad Ewing) of Burnettsville and Pete Weaver of Idaville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and one niece Corina Weaver.

A 1987 graduate of Pioneer High School, Mrs. Jacks worked as an assembler for the Braun Corporation. She enjoyed being outdoors - whether it was her love of gardening, canoeing along the river or just gathering around a campfire - the beauty of nature was a real joy in her life. Music was her passion, particulary classic rock. But most of all, she loved being with her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 21), at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport,. with celebrant Patricia Fisher officiating. Interment will be in the Bell Center Cemetery.

Thelma Pugh

November 18, 1918 to October 21, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Thelma Pugh, 95, Francesville, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital, Monticello.

She was born Nov. 18, 1918 in Reynolds, to the late Calvin and Minnie Mae Byrd Jones. On March 16, 1940, she married Arthur W. Pugh in Winamac. He passed away on June 22, 1991.

Survivors include:
Connie J. (Kirk) Runk, Francesville, Daughter
Calvin L. (Cheryl) Pugh, Buffalo, Son
Arthur H. (Beverly) Pugh, Kokomo, Son
8 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Virgil Howard Jones, Buffalo, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Martin Russell Pugh, Grandson
Joseph Jones, Brother

Mrs. Pugh and her husband were longtime residents of Monon where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Monon Volunteer Fire Department. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, canning, and crocheting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville with Pastor Alvin Smith officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

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

Rodger D. Seats

April 7, 1958 to October 13, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Rodger D. Seats, 56, Francesville, passed away at 7:46 a.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born April 7, 1958, in Muncie, to the late Ernest and Shirley Ann Myers Seats. He married Trudy J. Burgess on Feb. 16, 1980 in Muncie. She survives.

Survivors include:
Shawn D. (Larry) Parish, Vincennes, IN Daughter & son-in-law
Hannah M. Seats, Valparaiso, Daughter
Lindsey M. Seats, Francesville, Daughter
Hunter O. Parish, Grandson
Beth Ann Seats, Muncie, Sister
Larry B. (Gina) Seats, Matthews, IN, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Diane Seats, Sister

Mr. Seats was the assistant principal at Rensselaer Central Middle School, Rensselaer. Throughout his career, he served as an athletic director, assistant principal, and a teacher. He coached football, baseball, cross country and wrestling. He was a former driving instructor. He had also worked at other schools, including West Central, North Judson, Kankakee Valley, Wes-Del, Delta, and Union Schools. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State University.

Mr. Seats enjoyed fishing, playing Wa-shoos, and listening to music, especially classic rock. He also liked to search sales for collectables. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandson.

Visitation will be from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m. (CT) Saturday, at Rensselaer Central Middle School. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (CT), (Saturday, Oct. 18), at the school (1106 Bomber Boulevard, Rensselaer), with Pastor James Ketchen officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Rensselaer Middle School Student Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. 

Beverly Baker

November 10, 1929 to September 25, 2014

MONTICELLO - Beverly "Jean" Baker, 84, Buffalo, passed away at 11:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at her residence.

She was born on Nov. 10, 1929, in White County, to the late Vernon and Mary Ethel (Calvin) Hinshaw. On Aug. 17, 1949, at the home of Rev. Hall in rural White County, she married Donald R. "Bake" Baker; he passed away on Oct. 14, 2012.

Survivors include daughters, Terri Lee (John) Neff, Winamac and Beverly Ann (Rick) Lucas, Monticello; grandchildren, Robert "Rob / Robbie" (Stephanie) Blackman, Zionsville, Stacy (Michael) White, Star City, Aaron (Catherine) Jachim, Pulaski, Ryan Blackman, Idaville, Justin (Jennifer) Lucas, Idaville, Ricki (Matt) Westerhouse, Buffalo, Nathan (Lisa) Jachim, Winamac, Joe (Aubrie) Lucas, Winamac, Leslie Jachim, Indianapolis, and Brittany (Todd) Toole, Greer, S.C.; 14 great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Henry "Hank") Balcomm Lancaster, Pa., Carole (Jerry) Stinson, Monon, Mary Jane Baker, Monticello, Karen Baker, Greenwood, Ida Mabel Hinshaw, Monon, and Evelyn Clemons, Buffalo; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Donna J. Blackman; brother, Kenneth Wayne Hinshaw; and brothers-in-law, William "Bill", Earl, Joseph "Joe", and Jerry Baker.

Mrs. Baker had lived in the Buffalo area all her life and was a 1947 graduate of Buffalo High School. She had worked at the former RCA Factory in Monticello for several years, the former Bowsher Grocery Store in Buffalo for several years, and the Buffalo Post Office for several years. She was a member of the Buffalo Christian Church and was very active with in the ladies fellowship.She enjoyed playing Bunco, euchre, and other card games. She especially loved and enjoyed going on outings with her daughters and granddaughters and going to watch her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities. She used to enjoy going on fishing trips to Minnesota with her late husband, Bake.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Miller – Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, and from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Buffalo Christian Church in Buffalo. Celebration of Life Service will be at the Buffalo Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. Monday (Sept. 29) with Tom Haynie of the Buffalo Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Buffalo Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials are given to the Buffalo Christian Church.

Timothy J. Pugh

August 6, 1952 to October 5, 2014

WINAMAC - Timothy Joseph Pugh, 62, of Kewanna, passed away Sunday, Oct, 5, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 6, 1952 in Winamac, to the late Lawrence C. and Gladys Marie Strand Pugh.

Survivors include:

Alice M. (Jerry) Rankin, Winamac, Sister
Mary Ann (Jimmy Mullins) Fields, Winamac, Sister
Timothy Joseph Pugh, Jr., Reynolds, Son
Jeremy J. Pugh, Monticello, Son
Jeremy J. Pugh, Jr. Grandson
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert William Pugh, Brother
John Raymond Pugh, Brother
Jerry Joe Rankin, Nephew
Philip Edwards Fields, Nephew

Mr. Pugh attended St. Peter's and Monterey Schools. He worked at RCA in Monticello, for many years. He also worked for a local sawmill. He and brother Robert worked together on the construction of Navy Pier in Chicago. He enjoyed going for drives and visiting with friends and family. He was a smart man, with a sense of humor and always a good joke. He will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, Oct 8), at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Private burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.