Obituaries

Timothy Williams

October 14, 1966 to July 3, 2014

WINAMAC - Timothy Wayne Williams, 47, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 3, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.

He was born Oct. 14, 1966 in Houston, MO to James and Frances McDowell Williams. He was engaged to be married to Lisa O'Dell of Medaryville. She survives.

Survivors include:
Kasey (Curtis Chaulifoux) Williams, Medaryville, Daughter
Krystel (Kaynon Whitrock) Williams, Medaryville, Daughter
Kayla (Brett Widner) Williams, Medaryville, Daughter
Deven O'Dell, Medaryville, Son
Keegan Whitrock, Grandson
Frances McDowell Williams, Missouri, Mother
Tammy Bradley, Missouri, Sister
Roy Williams, Missouri, Brother
JoAnn Brennecke, Missouri, Sister
Jeremy Williams, Missouri, Brother
Pam Williams, Medaryville, Sister
Jimmy, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

James Williams, Father
Joshua Brennecke, Nephew

Mr. Williams moved to Bailey's Corner from Missouri with his dad in the early 1980's. He spent most of his life living in the Medaryville area. He had worked at FTC and FTC, Inc. in Francesville for over 15 years. He was always quick to offer a helping hand to family and friends. He enjoyed the peacefulness of being outside and observing wildlife. He loved his family very much and was very proud of his grandson. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.The funeral service will follow at 6  (Monday, July 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will take place at Independence Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the family. 

Arlyn Glen Klampe

March 10, 1915 to July 2, 2014

WINAMAC - Arlyn Glen Klampe, 99, of Winamac, died at 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at his residence.

He was born on March 10, 1915 in Hartford City, to the late George Sr. and Euretta Pell Klampe. On Oct. 26, 1941, he married Elsie Ellen Moullenhour at the First Brethren Church in South Bend. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Several Nieces an Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
5 Sisters
4 Brothers

Mr. Klampe was a member of the First Baptsit Church of Denham. He enjoyed farming and was a member of Farm Bureau. He also enjoyed reading. He had worked for the Pulaski County Highway Department for many years. He was also a school bus driver for the North Judson schools for 15 years. He was a wonderful husband.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Wednesday, July 9), at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Lendermon officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

 

Robert W. Geddes

December 29, 98 to January 10, 2013

WINAMAC - A memorial service has been announced for Robert Wayne Geddes, 94, of Celeste, TX, formerly of Winamac, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at Star City West Cemetery, Star City, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. A gathering for family and friends will follow at the Star City Community Building.

Mr. Geddes was born Dec. 29, 1918, in Rockford, IL, to the late Robert and Lyle Geddes. He married Barbara Jean Evans on April 24, 1953, in Logansport. She passed away on Dec. 8, 1990.

Survivors include:

DuWayne Geddes, AZ, Son
Gale Geddes, TX, Son
Marlin Marie Geddes, AZ, Daughter
Patsy (Stephen) Hultgren, Monon, Daughter
Alan (Patty) Geddes, FL, Son
5 Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Lawerance Geddes, Son
2 Grandchildren
2 Sisters

Mr. Geddes was a member of the Professional Rodeo Association. He was a longtime resident of Winamac, moving to Texas in 1999. He was a retired truck driver and formerly worked at Galbreath Inc. He was a saddle maker and worked with leather.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Travis L. Hunt

October 9, 1981 to June 17, 2014

MONTICELLO - Travis L. Hunt, 32, Winamac (Buffalo) area, passed away at 4:17 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, at Indiana University White Memorial Hospital, Monticello..

He was born October 9, 1981, in Monticello.

Survivors include: 
Parents: Vicki L. Jones, and Rick L. and Edith Hunt, both of Monticello 
Fiancée: Kristin Wall of Winamac (Buffalo area)
Children: Layla, and Leihm Hunt, both at home 
Brother: Brandon (wife Jessica) Hunt of San Pierre
Sisters: Mindy (husband Scott) Martin of Rensselaer, Ashley (husband Tim) Powell of Logansport, Misty (husband Dean) Pigg of DeMotte, and Brooklyn Hunt of Sellersburg
Grandparents: Betty and Joe Joseph of Buffalo
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. 

Preceded in Death: 
Grandfather: Richard L. Hunt

Mr. Hunt passed away from injuries from a motorcycle accident. He had lived in White County all his life and attended North White High School in Monon. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He had worked as a welder at Girtz Industries in rural Monticello for the last 10 years. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello. Celebration of life service will be 10 a.m., Saturday (June 21), at the funeral home with Pastor “Butch” Wildermuth of Buffalo Church of the Brethren, Buffalo, officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery in rural Buffalo.

Memorial donations may be given to Mr. Hunt’s children, Layla and Leihm Hunt. Make checks payable to Kristin Wall, Travis’ fiancee. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home: Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488. 

Ronald L. Osburn

January 13, 1949 to June 16, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Ronald L. "Ronnie" Osburn, 65, Francesville, passed away at 3:14 p.m., Monday, June 16, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born on Jan. 13, 1949 in Lafayette to the late Roy and Dorothy M. Getz Osburn. 

Survivors include: 
Larry (Nancy) Osburn, Brother 
Douglas Osburn, Nephew 
Andrew Osburn, Nephew 

Preceded in death by: 
Richard Lee Osburn, Infant Brother 
Judith Ann Osburn, Infant Sister 

Mr. Osburn was a graduate of Francesville High School. After high school, he received training in grounds-keeping and worked as a golf course superintendent. He was the owner and operator of Turf RX in Francesville. He enjoyed gardening, canning, and working with plants and trees. He also enjoyed hogs and horses as well as helping farmers. He attended the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. He could often be found driving around town with his dog Suds, looking for a good conversation. He was a friend to many and will be missed those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Thursday, June 19), at the funeral home with Randy Gudeman officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home. 

Orville P. Berns

September 11, 1913 to June 12, 2014

WINAMAC - Orville P. Berns, 100, Winamac, passed away at 7:25 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at Hickory Creek, Winamac. 

He was born Sept. 11, 1913, in Kankakee, IL, to John P. and Anna Eva Kuschel Berns. He married Wyoma E. Cook on Oct. 12, 1935, in Kankakee, IL. She passed away Aug. 20, 1995. He then married Bernice Ferguson. She died in July 2001.

Survivors include:
Carol R. Slater-Kline, Red Hill, PA, Daughter
Donna D. Coleman, Winamac, Daughter
7 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Vernene Dexter, Gilman, IL, Sister

He was preceded in death by:
1 Grandchild
5 Brothers & Sisters

Mr. Berns was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, 50-year member Tippecanoe Chapter #96 Order of the Eastern Star, 50-year member Winamac Masonic Lodge #262 F.&A.M. He was also a life member of Scottish Rite, South Bend. He was a charter member of the Arrow Head RC&D, where he had served on the executive council, the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District, and Pulaski County Recycling Board. He was a former member of the Winamac Rotary Club. He was also a custodian of the Berns-Meyer Nature Preserve in Pulaski. He traveled extensively as the world's foremost expert on electrolytic tin plating.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. OES services will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, (June 17), at the funeral home with Dan Frain officiating. Burial will at 1 p.m., (CT) at Mound Grove Gardens of Memory, Kankakee, IL