Obituaries
Robert G. Tankersley
December 17, 1938 to December 9, 2014
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. - Robert G. Tankersley, 75, of Cassopolis, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, at his residence in the presence of his family.
He was born Dec. 17, 1938, to the late James and Sara Jane (Southworth) Tankersley, the third of six children. He married H. Sharon Brame April 30, 1977, in South Bend, Indiana. She survives.
He is also survived by children, Teri Tankersley of Goshen, Robert B. (Heidi) Tankersley of Goshen, Becky (Garry) Daniels of Cassopolis, Pamela (James) Schoff of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Mason Kintigh, Jordan Kintigh, Abby Tankersley, and Lincoln Tankersley, Bryan Schoff and Brett Schoff, both of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Ryan (Gina) Daniels of Mishawaka, Mattie Daniels; two great-granddaughters, Taylor Barnard and Kelsey Barnard; five siblings, James (Francine) Tankersley of Ecuador, Sue (Richard Sweterlitsch of North Carolina, Daniel (Kathleen) Tankersley of Winamac, Barbara Keck of Cassopolis, Stephen (Susan) Tankersley of Cassopolis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Tankersley loved the lake, loved building houses, and he loved Camp Eberhart. He was a people person who loved gatherings with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Family and friends will gather Saturday, Dec. 13, for a Celebration of Bob's Life beginning at 12 noon at the family residence on Highfield Road in Cassopolis.
The family prefers contributions be made in Robert's memory to the YMCA Camp Eberhart, 10481 Camp Eberhart Road, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.
Betty H. Allen
November 9, 1932 to December 14, 2014
MEDARYVILLE - Betty H. Allen, 82, of Medaryville, passed away at 7:50 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 9, 1932 in North Judson, to the late George and Freda Rundbloom Herzog. On March 10, 1962, she married Amos Allen in Medaryville. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Becky (Russell) George, Monticello, Daughter
George Allen, Medaryville, Son
David Allen, Medaryville, Son
1 Nephew & 2 Nieces
Preceded in death by:
Harold (Lydia) Herzog, Brother
Mrs. Allen was a member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, and crocheting. She also enjoyed word searches and jigsaw puzzles. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a friend to all and will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church, Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at Medaryville Assembly of God Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville Assembly of God Church.
Sarah L. Behnke
November 23, 1927 to December 12, 2014
WINAMAC - Sarah L. Behnke, 87, of Culver, died at 4:58 a.m., Friday, Dec.12, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
She was born Nov. 23, 1927 in rural Starke County near Culver to the late Leo William and Esther Warmbrod Warren. She married Roland A. Behnke on Aug. 22, 1948. He died May 21, 1988.
Survivors include:
Patsy A. (Roger) Sickmiller, Plymouth, Daughter
Edward Roland (Barbara) Behnke, Culver, Son
5 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandsons
Wanda Miller, Plymouth, IN Half-Sister
Preceded in death by:
Jessie Allen Sickmiller, Great Grandson
Mrs. Behnke was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Culver and was also involved with the United Methodist Women. She was a very hardworking woman. She spent many years as a farmwife, helping her husband on the farm. They moved to Culver in 1961, where she spent many years working at the Culver Military Academy and ultimately retiring from the Culver Inn. She was a 1945 graduate of Winamac High School. She never knew a stranger. She formed strong relationships with everyone she met and had amazing name recall. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, embroidering, and crocheting. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Wesley United Methodist Church or Culver EMS or Culver Union Township Fire Department.
Marguerite O. Wiebusch
October 10,1926 to December 12, 2014
WINAMAC - Marguerite O. Wiebusch, 88, of Burlington, died at 1:40 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.
She was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Winamac, to the late Ira and Caroline Traver Kersey. She married Richard A. Wiebusch on Feb. 22, 1964 in Aurora, IL. He died Dec. 22, 2011.
Survivors include:
Kerry (Cindy) Kopkey Fulton, NY, Son & daughter-in-law
John Kopkey, Winamac, Son
James Kopkey, Noblesville, Son
David Kopkey, Kokomo, Son
Jeff Kopkey, Mesa, AZ, Son
Sharon Lee Langdon, Chesapeake, VA, Daughter
Melanie Jo (Gary) Stalter, Kokomo, Daughter & son-in-law
Joey Wiebusch, Kokomo, Daughter-in-law
12 grandchildren
Many great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Richard F. Wiebusch, Son
Cynthia Ann Wiebusch, Daughter
Chad Kopkey, Grandson
Sisters Edna Bierrum, Iris Fern Shannon, Gertrude Brown, Wilma Keck, and Mary Roller.
Brothers Herbert Kersey, Hubert Kersey, Kenneth Kersey, Fred Kersey, and Robert Kersey.
1 Baby Sister
Mrs. Wiebusch was a charter member of the American Quilters Society, the American Quilt Study Group and the National Quilting Association. She was an NQA master judge. She was a board member of the Indiana Quilt Registry Project. She served as documentation chair of the IQRP. She co-authored their book "Quilts of Indiana." She also published four books of original quilting designs. She was a member of the Quilters Guild of Indianapolis and the Kokomo Piecemakers Guild. She also had a passion for photography.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, Dec. 17), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Guardian Angel Hospice Kokomo.
William R. Harris
January 21 1956 to December 8, 2014
MEDARYVILLE - William Ray Harris, 58, of Galesburg, MI, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, at his home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on Jan. 21, 1956 in Holland, MI, to the late Arvel and Margaret Goodman Harris. On June 11, 1983, he married Pamela Mullins in Fennville, MI. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Christopher (Melinda Hagood) Harris, Holland, MI, Son
Robert (Tammy) Harris, Galesburg, MI, Son
Hope Harris, Granddaughter
Elijah Hagood, Grandson
Kaden Harris, Grandson
Devin Crommie, Grandson
Jesse James Harris, Grandson
Bailey Ann Harris, Granddaughter
Barbara Batten, Mt. View, AR, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Loretta Randolph Mullins, Galesburg, MI, Mother-in-law
James (Nancy) Mullins, Holland, MI, Brother-in-law
Mike (Rosa) Mullins, Fennville, MI, Brother-in-law
Tim (Lisa) Mullins, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Karen (Larry) Salyers, Rensselaer, Sister-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Christie Harris, Daughter
Sarah Lucinda Claussen, Sister
Clifford Mullins, Father-in-law
Kathy Collis, Sister-in-law
Mr. Harris worked as a truck driver at Donnelly Corporation in Michigan for 21 years and later as an over-the-road truck driver. Through the years, he and his wife lived in Michigan, Indiana, and Arkansas. He enjoyed playing pool and was a member of the American Pool Association. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 Noon (Friday, Dec. 12), at the church with Pastors James Rowe and Johnny Lundinburg officiating. Burial will be at Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville.
Memorial donations may be given to funeral home for funeral expenses.
Ruth I. Crawford
August 31, 1939 to December 5, 2014
FRANCESVILLE - Ruth I. Crawford, 75, of Francesville, (formerly of Portage,) passed away Friday, Dec. 5, at her home with her loving husband by her side.
She was born Aug. 31, 1939 in Gary, to the late Lester and Alethea Cuthbert Thompson. She married Tony Shivalec on March 2, 1962. He died Feb. 27, 1980. She then married Bill Crawford on Aug. 31, 1981 in Portage. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Lisa (William Worrall) Booth, Chesterton, Daughter
Lori Shivalec, Valparaiso, Daughter
David Shivalec, Chesterton, Step Son
Fred (Kathy) Shivalec, Chesterton, Step Son
Patty Crawford, Monon, Step Daughter
Carmen Crawford, Monon, Step Daughter
Walter (Janene) Crawford, Monon, Step Son
9 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Dorothy (Lawrence) Dothit, Olney, IL, Sister
James (Nancy) Thompson, Manteno, IL, Brother
Donald (Donna) Thompson, Mercer, TN, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Susan Shivalec Jones, Step Daughter
Howard Crawford, Father-in-law
Juanita Lowe Crawford, Mother-in-law
Cordellia Crawford Skalon, Sister-in-law
Mrs. Crawford lived in Portage for 37 years and had worked at Town and Country Market. In 2004, she and her husband moved to Francesville. She was a member of the Indiana Patriot Guard. She enjoyed riding the trike. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, and crocheting baby blankets for family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and memaw. She will be dearly missed.
A celebration of Mrs. Crawford’s .ife will be held at a later date. Private burial will be at Bedford Cemetery, Monon.
Memorial donations may be given to Indiana Patriot Guard.
Sharon A. Widner
November 6, 1947 to December 2, 2014
WINAMAC - Sharon A. Widner, 67, of Winamac, died at 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
She was born Nov. 6, 1947 in Logansport to the late John E. and Juanita Watson Emmons. She married Jerry L. Widner on June 15, 1968 in Logansport. He survives.
Also surviving are:
James Edward (Cheryl) Widner, Winamac, Son
Natalie Sue (Barry) Harvey, Camby, Daughter
Ashley Widner, Granddaughter
Kyle Widner, Grandson
Tristan Harvey, Grandson
Tad Harvey, Grandson
Autumn Widner, Great Granddaughter
George Emmons, Logansport, Brother
Shirley (Ron) Kuszmaul, Deer Creek, Sister
Diane (Denny) Johnson, LaGrange, Sister
Janice Emmons, Logansport, Sister-in-law
Dwight Emmons, Greeneville, OH, Uncle
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
John Paul Emmons, Brother
David Emmons, Brother
Nicole Savini, Niece
Mrs. Widner was a 1966 graduate from Mississinawa Valley High School in Union City, OH. She graduated from Rudae Beauty School in Logansport. She and her husband moved to Winamac in 1970. She was well known as the "paint lady" at Coast-to-Coast/Ace Hardware in Winamac, where she worked for 34 years. She retired in 2009. She was a Rainbow Girl in high school. She was a Cub Scout den mother and 4-H craft judge for several years. She enjoyed knitting and camping. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society.
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