Obituaries

Mabel A. Brown

May 14, 1911 to January 1, 2015

MONON - Mabel Ann Brown, 103, of Monon, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born May 14, 1911 in Francesville, to the late Roy and Edith (Grock) Myers and was the eldest of 10 children. Her marriage was to Durward D. "Dude" Brown on May 2, 1931 in Winamac.

Surviving are her two sons, Larry L. Brown (wife: Karilyn) of Monon and John M. Brown of Lafayette; grandchildren, Lea Ann Brown Miller (husband: Don), Lori Brown Runyon (husband: Mitchell), Kimberly Brown Creigh (husband: Gary), Larry L. Brown II, Susan E. Brown Federici (husband: John), Sarah L. Brown Enright (husband: Jarrod) and John M. Brown II; her great-grandchildren, Ember Lea Miller, Abigale Ann Miller, Emily Runyon, Hannah Mabel Runyon, Katelyn Creigh and Larry Michael Creigh. Also surviving are her siblings, Norma Hammel, Jeanne Hawn, Maudelene Allyn and Virgil Myers.

Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are her siblings, Don Myers, Ruth Liebert, Gertrude Godbout, Alyce Onken and Stanley Myers.

Mrs. Brown and her husband lived on a farm outside of Monon for 60 years, where she helped on the farm and worked as a bookkeeper for Dye Lumber Co. many of those years. The couple moved into the town of Monon in 1991 and he passed away shortly after on Feb. 17, 1992. Mrs. Brown was a woman of many talents. She was an excellent bridge player and belonged to many bridge clubs.She was an avid reader and read most of the books in the Monon Library, where she was seen frequently. She made many beautiful quilts, all beautifully stitched by hand. She had a fantastic eye for putting colors together that made them very special. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, calling her great-grandchildren her "great-grans." She was very proud of her children from her sons to her great-grans and will be missed greatly.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12 noon, Monday, Jan. 5, at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Rev. Russ Alley to officiate. Interment to follow in Bedford Cemetery, Monon.

A long time member of the Monon United Methodist Church, memorials may be made to the church, the Monon Public Library or the Francesville Christian Church.

Daniel L. Ulm

July 17, 1953 to December 22, 2014

LAFAYETTE - Daniel L. Ulm, 61, of Lafayette, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22, at his residence.

He was born on July 17, 1953 in Brook, to the late Edward and Mary Marguerite (Fleming) Ulm. 

Surviving are one son, Eric Daniel McMullen, and two adopted children, MacKenzie Ledley, and Benjamin Ulm. Also surviving are one brother, Scott (wife: Angie) Ulm of Indianapolis, one great aunt, Barbara Nulph of Rossville, and one cousin, Taffy Homyak of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Brad Ulm.

Mr. Ulm worked as a medical administrator for a local hospital in Winamac. He loved music, playing the guitar, playing on the computer, and watching sports.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter in Tippecanoe County.

Simplicity Funeral Care, Lafayette, entrusted with care. 

Peggy Schultz

September 6, 1938 to January 7, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Peggy J. Schultz, 76, of Francesville, died at 10 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at IU Health White Hospital, Monticello.

She was born Sept. 6, 1938 in Winamac, to the late Frank and Helen Miller Goble. On Nov. 1, 1959, she married Robert E. Schultz in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors include: 
Debra (David) Koebcke, West Lafayette, Daughter
John R. (Susie) Schultz, Francesville, Son
Amy (Randy) Anliker, Francesville, Daughter
Sally (Rick Wallace) Schultz, Winamac, Daughter
Travis (Cami) Koebcke, Grandson
Heather (Thomas) Leman, Granddaughter
Casey Schultz, Granddaughter
Chelsea Schultz, Granddaughter
Candace Anliker, Granddaughter
Paige Anliker, Granddaughter
Kaden Koebcke, Great Grandson
Karina Koebcke, Great Granddaughter
Ruthy Leman, Great Granddaughter
Bennett Leman, Great Grandson
Tom (Pat) Goble, Star City, Brother
Becky (Skip) Tiede, Francesville, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bob Goble, Brother
Phyllis Rice, Sister

Mrs. Schultz was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. She was also a member of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, making noodles, and being a floral designer. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

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.