Obituaries

Isadore L. Podell Jr.

June 30, 1927 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Isadore L. "Izzy" Podell Jr., 87, of Roanoke, VA (formerly of Winamac) passed away at 4:27 a.m.,Friday, Oct. 24, at Friendship Assisted Living in Roanoke.

He was born June 30, 1927 in Winamac to the late Isadore L. Sr. and Martha Lucille Hendry Podell. He married Harriett Ann Welsh on Sept. 28, 1951. She passed away Oct. 21, 1993. 

Beverly Ann (Tim) Zaiko, North Judson, Daughter 
Eugene Lewis (Dana) Podell, Roanoke, VA, Son 
Allen Floyd Podell, Winamac, Son 
Carolyn Louise (Robert) Neumann, Lemont, IL, Daughter 
Frederic Lloyd Podell, Winamac, Son 
David Isadore (Ahu Lani) Podell, Arlington Heights, IL, Son 
15 Grandchildren 
3 Great Grandchildren 
Phyllis (John) Wall, Ocala, FL, Sister 
Thelma Pace, La Mesa, CA, Sister 
Arlene Luehrs, Ocala, FL, Sister 
Lois (Louis) Alfeld, San Diego, CA, Sister 
Kenneth (Shelly) Podell, Tucson, AZ, Brother 
Floyd (Jeanette) Podell, Winamac, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 
Lowell Podell, Winamac, Uncle

Preceded in death by: 
Carl Podell, Brother 
Richard Podell, Brother 

Mr. Podell was a lifelong resident and farmer from Rich Grove Township in Pulaski County since 1953, having retired to Roanoke in 2012. He was a past member and board member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau Inc. He was also a past member of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Pork Producers, Indiana Mint Growers Association, and a supporter of the Pulaski County 4-H.

Mr. Podell was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Denham. He was baptised into the family of God on Sept. 4, 1927. He was confirmed into his faith on May 24, 1943. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion in North Judson. He was also a member of the National Republican Party and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed reading, especially science periodicals. He made many new friends with a warm smile. He was fondly known by many as "Babe." He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac and one hour prior to services Sunday at the church. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denham, with Pastors Mark Fikah and Carl Fitchett officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Denham. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denham.

Robert E. Fisher

April 28, 1940 to October 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Robert "Bob" E. Fisher, 74, Winamac, passed away at 1:38 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, with his children and grandchildren by his side.

He was born April 28, 1940, in Winamac, to the late Donald L. and Harvene Swigart Boos Fisher. He married Dora M. Meyer on June 10, 1961, in Pulaski. She passed away on July 15, 2012. 

Survivors include: 
Ed (Reine) Fisher, Elkhart, Son 
Kenny (Debbie) Fisher, Winamac, Son 
Tara (Todd) Anglemeyer, Granddaughter 
Megan Fisher, Granddaughter 
Kenzie Fisher, Granddaughter 

Also preceded in death by: 
Donald R. Fisher, Brother 
Arlene Fisher, Sister 

Mr. Fisher lived in Pulaski County all of his life. He retired from the Pulaski County Highway Department. He also owned and operated Bob's Trucking. He was longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. He enjoyed driving around in his golf cart through the woods, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.He will be remembered as a simple, kind, loving man who would literally do anything for anyone. He spoke his own language, and he loved his three granddaughters, Kenzie, Megan, and Tara, more than life itself.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct, 27, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski. 

Memorial donations may be given to American Heart Association. 

 

John E. Miller

January 18, 1918 to October 23, 2014

WINAMAC - John E. Miller, 96, Pulaski, passed away at 1:42 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 18, 1918, in Pulaski, to the late Edward J. and Josephine Russell Miller.

Survivors include: 

Edna M. Bonnell, Winamac, Sister

Also preceded in death by: 
Anna J. Miller, Sister 
Dorothy Miller, Sister 
Richard Miller, Brother 

Mr. Miller spent his entire life in Pulaski. He graduated from Pulaski High School and then he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his time in the service he became a guard at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. He retired from there after 36 years. He was a member and tireless volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski. He was also of the Holy Name Society. He always raised chickens, and he enjoyed being outdoors taking care of his flowers and yard. He will always be remembered for his care and concern for the neighborhood children. Mr. Miller was very proud of his 1916 Model T which his great nephew is restoring.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski , at a later date.

Memorial donatons may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church. 

 

Amanda Weaver Jacks

May 2, 1969 to October 15, 2014

LOGANSPORT - Amanda "Mandy" (Weaver) Jacks, 45, Logansport, passed away at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at St. Francis Hospital following a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born May 2, 1969 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Edward James Weaver and Carolyn Jane Goodnight Weaver. Her mother survives in Monticello. She was engaged to be married toTom VanEs, who survives in Logansport.

Surviving with her mother and fiance are her daughter, Rebecca "Beca" Jacks (Jesse Conklin) of Logansport; her grandson, Braxton Conklin, of Logansoprt; seven siblings, Fred Weaver of Oregon, Sandra (Jon) Schmaltz of Royal Center, George Weaver of Idaville, Steve Weaver (Rhonda McRae) of Royal Center, Phillip (Jerica) Weaver of Burnettsville, Jane Weaver (Brad Ewing) of Burnettsville and Pete Weaver of Idaville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and one niece Corina Weaver.

A 1987 graduate of Pioneer High School, Mrs. Jacks worked as an assembler for the Braun Corporation. She enjoyed being outdoors - whether it was her love of gardening, canoeing along the river or just gathering around a campfire - the beauty of nature was a real joy in her life. Music was her passion, particulary classic rock. But most of all, she loved being with her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 21), at Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport,. with celebrant Patricia Fisher officiating. Interment will be in the Bell Center Cemetery.

Thelma Pugh

November 18, 1918 to October 21, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Thelma Pugh, 95, Francesville, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital, Monticello.

She was born Nov. 18, 1918 in Reynolds, to the late Calvin and Minnie Mae Byrd Jones. On March 16, 1940, she married Arthur W. Pugh in Winamac. He passed away on June 22, 1991.

Survivors include:
Connie J. (Kirk) Runk, Francesville, Daughter
Calvin L. (Cheryl) Pugh, Buffalo, Son
Arthur H. (Beverly) Pugh, Kokomo, Son
8 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Virgil Howard Jones, Buffalo, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Martin Russell Pugh, Grandson
Joseph Jones, Brother

Mrs. Pugh and her husband were longtime residents of Monon where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Monon Volunteer Fire Department. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, canning, and crocheting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville with Pastor Alvin Smith officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.

Rodger D. Seats

April 7, 1958 to October 13, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Rodger D. Seats, 56, Francesville, passed away at 7:46 a.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer.

He was born April 7, 1958, in Muncie, to the late Ernest and Shirley Ann Myers Seats. He married Trudy J. Burgess on Feb. 16, 1980 in Muncie. She survives.

Survivors include:
Shawn D. (Larry) Parish, Vincennes, IN Daughter & son-in-law
Hannah M. Seats, Valparaiso, Daughter
Lindsey M. Seats, Francesville, Daughter
Hunter O. Parish, Grandson
Beth Ann Seats, Muncie, Sister
Larry B. (Gina) Seats, Matthews, IN, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Diane Seats, Sister

Mr. Seats was the assistant principal at Rensselaer Central Middle School, Rensselaer. Throughout his career, he served as an athletic director, assistant principal, and a teacher. He coached football, baseball, cross country and wrestling. He was a former driving instructor. He had also worked at other schools, including West Central, North Judson, Kankakee Valley, Wes-Del, Delta, and Union Schools. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State University.

Mr. Seats enjoyed fishing, playing Wa-shoos, and listening to music, especially classic rock. He also liked to search sales for collectables. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandson.

Visitation will be from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m. (CT) Saturday, at Rensselaer Central Middle School. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. (CT), (Saturday, Oct. 18), at the school (1106 Bomber Boulevard, Rensselaer), with Pastor James Ketchen officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Rensselaer Middle School Student Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.