Obituaries
Marilyn S. Thobe
February 1, 1963 to March 6, 2015
CELINA, OHIO - Marilyn Sue Thobe, 52, passed away peacefully in her home with her family on Friday, March 6.
She was born Feb. 1, 1963 in La Porte, to Robert and Mary Sue Alt. She was the wife of Chris Thobe for 23 years.
She is survived by four children, Megan, Holly, Hank and Max Thobe; mother, Mary Sue Link; sister, Rebecca Goble; brother, Robert D. Alt; brother, Donald Link; sister-in-law, Leslie Link; mother-in-law, Virginia Thobe; in-laws Vivian Schmitt, Cindy and Randy Grapner, Terry and Sue Thobe, PJ and Carla Thobe, Joyce and Pete Hierholzer, Glen and Ann Thobe, Gregg and Lisa Thobe; cousins, 22 nieces and nephews, and 4 great-nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her father, Robert C. Alt; step-father, Donald Link; father-in-law, Harold (Whitey) Thobe; brothers-in-law, Greg Goble and David Schmitt; and 2 nephews.
Mrs. Thobe graduated from Winamac High School in 1981. She received a bachelor’s degree in textile science from Purdue University in 1985. She worked for Metropolitan Environmental Services in the sales and estimating department. Then, she became a mother of four and volunteered actively with the Celina City School District, Mercer County 4-H program and throughout the community. Later, she was a librarian at the Celina Branch of the Mercer County District Library where she found a passion at the program director (Rock Lady) for the Langston Rock and Mineral Collection.
There will be a gathering for Mrs. Thobe’s family and friends at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 119 E. Fulton St. in Celina, Ohio on Friday, March 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will take place at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14. Prior to the memorial service, calling hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Mercer County District Library, 303 N. Main St., Celina, Ohio; to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 119 E. Fulton St., Celina, Ohio; or to the wishes of the family.
Arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Priscilla R. Anliker
October 15, 1917 to March 5, 2015
FRANCESVILLE - Priscilla Ruth Anliker, 97, of Francesville, died at 10:20 p.m.,Thursday, March 5, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.
She was born Oct. 15, 1917, in Sabetha, KS, to the late Menno and Sophia Strahm Steiner. She married Eli H. Anliker on Dec. 16, 1939 in Sabetha. He died Feb. 5, 1998.
Survivors include:
Ronald (Vicky) Anliker, Wheatfield, Son
Wendell (Karel) Anliker, Francesville, Son
Marilyn (Roger) Albrecht, Lafayette, Daughter
Elaine Bahler, Wolcott, Daughter
10 grandchildren
28 great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
1 grandson
3 brothers
7 sisters
Mrs. Anliker was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and entertaining friends and family. She and her husband spent many winters in Florida. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved serving her Lord Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 9, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.
Kevin P. Owens
February 2, 1949 to February 25, 2015
MEDARYVILLE - Kevin Paul Owens, 66, of Medaryville, passed away at 10:13 a.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
He was born Feb. 2, 1949 in Rensselaer, to the late James Omer Owens and Beatrice Owens (Howe).
Survivors include:
Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Son
Cameron Owens, Grandson
Brice Schultz, Grandson
Betty (Eligah) Joseph, Buffalo, Sister
Clem "Sonny" Owens, Hazard County, KY, Brother
Velma Owens, Medaryville, Sister-in-law
Aldena Owens, Wheatfield, Sister-in-law
Kathy Owens, Medaryville, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Christopher Thomas Owens, Son
Helen West, Sister
Melvin Owens, Brother
Leslie "Buck" Owens, Brother
Franklin "Dink" Owens,Brother
James Omer Owens, Jr., Brother
Sandra "Penny" West, Sister
Doris Owens, Sister
Mr. Owens graduated from Medaryville High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman in Panama. He was a member of the Medaryville American Legion Post #96. He worked most of his life as a welder and was retired from Metal Fab Engineering in Winamac. He was an avid gardener. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling, attending festivals, and flying RC Airplanes. He was a member of Winamac Aero Modelers. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 2, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will take place in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville American Legion Post #96 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Robert Dahlquist
October 17, 1926 to February 17, 2015
MEDARYVILLE - Robert Dahlquist, 88, of Medaryville, died Feb. 17, at his home.
Private burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be made to White Post Cemetery.
Frain Mortuary in Medaryville is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas L. Blinn
July 30, 1934 to February 23, 2015
WINAMAC - Thomas Luther Blinn, 80, of Winamac, died Monday evening, Feb. 23, at the University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.
He was born July 30, 1934 on his family’s farm outside Star City, in Van Buren Township, to the late Luther A. and P. May House Blinn. He married Charlotte C. Haselby on March 20, 1960. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter Lore (Randy) Gibson and grandchildren Maia Gibson and James Gibson of Lafayette and stepsister Marie Brown of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Blinn, and granddaughters Susanna, Corinne and Emme Gibson.
Upon graduation from Star City High School in 1952, Mr. Blinn earned a B.S. in agricultural economics from Purdue University in 1956. He served his country during peacetime in the U.S. Army for two years. Following his father and grandfather as a farmer, he took great pride in bettering his family's life and contributing to feed the world. For 30 years, in addition to farming, he worked as a salesman for Pioneer Hybrids.
Mr. Blinn was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer, member of the administrative board, and adult Sunday School teacher for many years. He served on the Pulaski County Fair Board and as president of the Star City West cemetery board. When elected to the school board for the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation, he aided in the consolidation of the middle and elementary schools. Winamac Lodge No. 262 of the Free and Accepted Masons awarded him a 50-year lifetime membership in 2013. In the last five years, he was a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
He was a dedicated golfer, Cubs fan, sports lover, and John Deere guy. Upon retirement, he enjoyed afternoon "tea time" with his friends at the Oak Grove in Star City. Other than peach, he always loved a good piece of pie. Except for college, the military and winters in Tucson, Arizona where he soaked up the sun and golfed with friends, Pulaski County was his home.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Star City United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ruth Waite officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 until the time of services. Inurnment will be in the Star City West Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to the Star City United Methodist Church.
Cynthia L. Warner
October 27, 1960 to February 16, 2015
WINAMAC - Cynthia Lou Warner, 54, of Wolcott (formerly of Star City), passed away Monday, Feb. 16, following a courageous battle with Leukemia.
She was born Oct. 27, 1960 in Logansport.
Survivors include:
Chad (Melissa) Warner, Winamac, Son
Joey (Jessie) Kough, Rochester, Son
Jennifer (Christopher Hargis) Kough, Monticello, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
Clarence Russell Warner, Sr., Bradenton, FL, Father
Russell (Cheryl) Warner, Winamac, Brother
Sherri Squires, Huntington, Sister
Sharon Bales, Galveston, Aunt
Several Nieces and Nephews
Bob Reed, Wolcott, Companion
Preceded in death by her mother, Judy K. DeWitt Warner.
Ms. Warner was a 1979 graduate of Winamac Community High School. She worked as a welder at Monon Trailer and later at Braun Corporation. She was an active member of the Monticello United Methodist Church where she enjoyed volunteering. She was a former member of City of First Hog Chapter, where she served as President of Ladies of Harley. She enjoyed flowers, shopping, and playing BUNCO. She loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Brian Beeks officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City.
Memorial donations may be given to the family for a memorial fund established for Cindy.
Olive May Master
September 22, 1928 to February 14, 2015
WINAMAC - Olive May Master, 86, of Winamac, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Hendricks Regional Health Hospital, Danville, IN.
She was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Winamac, to the late Walter Lloyd and Cora E. Warmbrod Peters. She married Earl Robert Master on Feb. 20, 1949 at Lake Bruce. Earl died March 4, 1974.
Survivors include:
Nancy (Larry) Peters, Stilesville, Daughter
Bonnie (Robert) Elliott, Gonbach, Germany, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
14 Great grandchildren
Ellen (Gene) Horn, Kewanna, Sister
Norma (Ralph) Master, Washington, IL, Sister
Lulu Belle Walker, Kokomo, Sister
Willard (Helen) Peters, Winamac, Brother
Preceded in death by:
Beverly Kay Peterson, Daughter
Lemuel Lloyd Master, Son
Lucille Overmyer, Sister
Mrs. Maser was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist and the Circle of Love. She was a 50-year member of Order of Eastern Star 96 in Winamac. She was a bookkeeper for Buckeye Elevator in Monterey for many years. She was also a former teller at the First National Bank in Monterey. She enjoyed playing Bunco, cooking and farming. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one prior to services at the church on Thursday. An OES service will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.
Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Fund or the Heart Fund or Pleasant Hill Church
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