Obituaries

Viola M. Strus-Logan

December 24, 1927 to November 5, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Viola Marie Strus-Logan, 86, Francesville, passed away at 8:37 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at North Collier Hospital, Naples, FL. 

She was born Dec. 24, 1927 in Francesville to the late Joseph and Magdelena Tyler Yaggie. On June 4, 1949, she married Stanley M. Strus. He passed away on Sept. 28, 1994. She married Lloyd M. Logan on Dec. 16, 1995. He passed away Feb. 21, 2014. 

Survivors include: 

Cindy (Terry) Geyer, Francesville, Daughter 
Andrew J. Strus, Monticello, IN Son 
Grandchildren: Bryon (Shelby) Geyer, Shawn (Lindsey Seats) Geyer, Tricia Geyer, Melissa (Shaw) Haselby,  
Justin Strus, Sara (Cody) Spencer, and Jeremy Schmidt.
Great-grandcildren Lea Schmidt, and Ethan Schmidt.
Irvin Yaggie, Francesville, Brother 
Annabelle (Carrol) Messer, Francesville, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Matthew Strus, Son 
Elsie May Yaggie, Sister 
Merle Walter Yaggie, Brother 
Harry J. Yaggie, Brother

Mrs. Strus-Logan was the valedictorian of Francesville High School Class of 1946. She was a member of St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church in Francesville. She enjoyed going to Florida and showing off her flowers, whether real or made out of sea shells. She was a member of the Bonita Springs Shell Club, where she won many awards. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. She was looking forward to the birth of Missy's baby in February. She worked hard all of her life. She had worked as a telephone operator, as a bookkeeper for Von Tobel Lumber, and side-by-side with Stanley on the farm. Maybe now she can get the rest she so deserves.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The scriptural wake service will be at 4 p.m., and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11,  at St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church, Francesville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Francis of Solano Catholic Church. 

Roberta A. Goble

August 23, 1958 to November 1, 2014

WINAMAC - Roberta A. Goble, 56, of 7562 S. 450 W.Star City, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 23, 1958, in Logansport to Tom and Patricia Crist Goble.

Survivors include:

Tom L. & Patricia Crist Goble, Star City, Parents
Rochelle M. Goble, Star City, Sister
Richard E. Goble, Star City, Brother
Randall J. (Billie) Goble, Star City, Brother
Several Nieces and one nephew

Preceded in death by:
Roger E. Goble, Brother
Robert A. Goble, Twin Brother
Ronald L. Goble, Brother

Ms. Goble was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. She worked as a cashier at Hook's Drugs in Winamac. She then worked as a pharmacy technician at Revco and CVS for 30 years. She was a former volunteer at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with former classmates. She also enjoyed watching movies with her nieces and going on family vacations.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 PM p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be given to National Parkinson's Disease Foundation. 

Norman S. Thompson

December 3, 1919 to October 31, 2014

WINAMAC - Norman S. Thompson, 94, of Winamac, died at 8:26 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Chicago, to the late Haakon and Irene Rolleston Thompson. He married Marjorie Brinker on June 8, 1941 in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Donald (Jean) Thompson, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Larry (Jean) Thompson,Conyers, GA, Son & daughter-in-law
Richard (Denise) Thompson, Plano, TX, Son & daughter-in-law
June (Tom) Roth, Star City, Daughter & son-in-law
Grandchildren: Angie Thompson Crawford, Carmel; Tracy (Todd) Brandenburg, Kokomo; Becky (Mark) Riordan, Lewis Center, OH; Randy Thompson, Holiday, FL; Natalie Roth, Fishers; Joe (Sarah) Roth, Clute, TX; Kyle (Chelsea) Roth Zionsville; and Wyatt (Stacey) Roth, Indianapolis.
Sonja Thompson, Baraboo, WI, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Jennifer Thompson Terry, Granddaughter
Jean Coolidge, Sister

Mr. Thompson was a member of the First Christian Church, Winamac. He was a member of the American Legion Post #71 in Winamac. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the quartermaster corps in North Africa and Italy. He retired after 40 years of service at the Winamac Post Office as a clerk, town carrier, and rural mail carrier on RR2. He also farmed the family farm which is now a Hoosier Homestead Farm. He served on the Winamac School Board for seven years. He served several terms on the Co-op elevator board. He enjoyed traveling, especially spending winters in Florida. He loved his grandchildren and watching them participate in sports. He enjoyed watching golf, college football, and baseball on TV and was a Cubs fan. He liked to work crossword puzzles and word jumbles. He especially enjoyed “Marjorie’s marvelous cooking”. He was known for his witty since of humor.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Alene B. Luedtke

February 13, 1946 to October 31, 2014

WINAMAC - Alene B. Podell Luedtke, 68, of Winamac, died Friday, Oct. 31, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 13, 1946, in North Judson, to Emil and Doris Brady Krulik. She married Carl Podell Nov. 28, 1964. He died in 1995. She married Arthur Luedtke Feb. 27, 1999. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Kevin M. (Kimberly) Podell, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Randall S. (Rosetta) Podell, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law
Rodney C. (Nicole) Podell, Plymouth, Son & daughter-in-law
Jeffery (Amy) Luedtke, Jonesboro, Son & daughter-in-law
Kevin Luedtke, San Pierre, Son
Jennifer (Dustin) Jones, Gas City, Daughter & son-in-law
Grandchildren: Brian Podell, Megan Podell, Krista (Dylan) Diaz, Kyle Podell, Karl Podell, Chace Podell, Ainsleigh Purtee, Alexia Purtee, Bryce Luedtke, Jordan Luedtke, Charlee Luedtke, Kalen Jones, Samantha Jones, and Arianna Jones.
Doris Brady Krulik, North Judson, Mother
Betty (Jim) Demo, Wanatah, Sister
Cindy (Tim) DeArmand, Naples, FL, Sister
Jerry Krulik, North Judson, Brother
Tim (Jan) Krulik, North Judson, Brother

She was preceded in death by:
Emil Krulik, Father
Ronnie Krulik, Brother

Mrs. Luedtke was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. She was a farmer and homemaker. She enjoyed working on the farm with her family. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved cooking and canning. She was always willing to offer a helping hand. She had a beautiful and contagious smile. She made everyone feel loved.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Mary C. Fulmer

April 19, 1923 to October 28, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Mary C. Fulmer, 91, of Francesville, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born April 19, 1923 in rural Jasper County, to the late William Guy and Mary Ester Fry Reed. In February 1946, she married Ralph D. Timm. He passed away on Jan. 9, 1963. She later married Wade C. Fulmer in July 1966. He passed away on Nov. 18, 1996. 

Gene (Pamela) Timm, Medaryville, Son 
Michael Timm, Medaryville, Son 
6 Grandchildren 
20 Great Grandchildren 
Many Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Major James F. Reed Retired, Brother 
Martha J. Timm, Daughter-in-law 

After the tragic loss of her first husband, Mrs. Fulmer went back to school and received her bachelor's degree in education from Purdue University. She taught many years at Monon Elementary School, during which time she remained faithful to the Lord while raising three young boys.

She was an active member of Bethel Bible Church. She was a member of Gideon's International, Daughters of the American Revolution, Pulaski County Retired Teacher's Association, and John Purdue Club. She had resided at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville for the last two years. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She loved her family very much. She especially enjoyed 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 Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at Bethel Bible Church, Winamac, with Pastors William McNabney and Thomas Hopewell officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Bethel Bible Church. 

Clara Kestle

June 10, 1934 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Clara M. Kestle, 80, of Winamac, passed away at 11:33 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.

She was born June 10, 1934, in Pulaski, to the late Howard L. "Friday" and Ruth Virginia McKibben Good. She married Bobbie Dean Bonnell May 28, 1952. He predeeded her in death. She married James M. Kestle on Oct. 30, 1976 in Winama. He died March 21, 2009.

Survivors include:
Connie (Burnell) Landes, Garrett, Daughter
Jeff (Laura) Bonnell, Royal Center, Son
Rita (Dan) Koske, Winamac, Daughter
Kevin (Lynne) Bonnell, Mulino, OR, Son
Karen (J.D.) Smith, Goshen, Daughter
Joe (Dena) Kestle, Winamac, Son
13 Grandchildren
17 Great-grandchildren
Gloria Spearman, Elwood, Sister

Also preceded in death by:
Joshua Bonnell, Grandson
John Epler, Brother
Margaret Blankenship, Sister

Mrs. Kestle enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home with Rev. Laura VanVoorhis officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital.