Obituaries
Isabelle I. Cervenka
February 27, 1926 to September 17, 2014
FRANCESVILLE - Isabelle Ida Cervenka, 88, of Francesville, died at 12:50 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.17, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Feb. 27, 1926 in Francesville to the late Fred Carl and Anna R. Miller Rohloff. She married William F. Cervenka on Aug. 19, 1950 in Francesville. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Cary William (Rebecca) Cervenka, Zionsville, Son
Dean Alan (Alicia) Cervenka, Cypress, TX, Son
Connie Lynn (Jerry) Ehrlich, Lafayette, Daughter
Vicki Kay (Todd) Chrzan, Francesville, Daughter
Mark Brian (Diane) Cervenka, Francesville, Son
Grandchildren: Ashley (Clay) Webb, Courtney Cervenka, Kayley (Chris) Kasten, Riley Cervenka, Calan (Jesse) Barnes, Danika Cervenka, Trevor Chrzan, and Alex (Marissa) Chrzan.
Great-grandchildren: Cayden Webb, Brynley Webb, Braxtyn Webb, and Ellamae Kasten.
Many Step-Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Elsie Ann Rohloff, Infant Sister
Leo (Doris) Rohloff, Brother
Ralph (Ruth) Rohloff, Brother
Mrs. Cervenka graduated from Francesville High School in 1944 and Purdue University in 1948 with a degree in home economics. She was a school teacher and taught several years at San Pierre High School. She also taught part time in the Pulaski County Schools. She was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville where she also taught Sunday School. She served as a board member of the Francesville-Salem Township Library for several years. She was a proud homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, and baking. She treasured her time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She very much enjoyed attending their sporting events.She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Sept. 22), at St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville, with Rev. T.J. Jenney and Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to St. James-Salem United Church of Christ or Francesville-Salem Township Library.
Nancy L. Gravenor
December 1, 1925 to September 15, 2014
FRANCESVILLE - Nancy Lee Gravenor, 88, of South Bend, passed away at 6 A.M., Monday, Sept. 15, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 1, 1925 in Francesville, to the late James and Winnifred Dalton. She married Donald Gravenor on Dec. 3, 1983. He passed away on Sept. 23, 2012.
Survivors include:
Alan (Caroline) Sheetz, Greenwood, Son
Shannon (Larry) Rothman, Miami, FL, Daughter
Mike (Brenda) Sheetz, Valparaiso, Son
5 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
James Dalton, Father
Winnifred Dalton Shull, Mother
Sheri VanRossen, Daughter
Mrs. Gravenor graduated from Francesville High School and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Lafayette. She had worked as a registered nurse at the American Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. After moving back to Francesville, she worked as a registered nurse at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer. She retired in 1983.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m., (Thursday, Sept. 18), at the funeral home with Pastor Shawn Evans officiating. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorial donations may be given to Roseland Cemetery.
Dennis E. Hartley
May 5, 1979 to September 4, 2014
DEMOTTE - Dennis E. Hartley, 35, of Wheatfield, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4,
He was born May 5, 1979, in Duluth, Minn. to Dennis R. Hartley and Regina E. Galloway.
He is survived by his wife Holly (Phegley); children, Bryant, Ariana and Derek; parents, Dennis R. (Judith) Hartley of Francesville, and Regina E. Peloquin of Jennings, LA; sister, Michelle Hartley of Anderson, S. C.; brothers, Shane (Roxann) Hartley of Medaryville, and Air Force SMSgt. Chad (Melissa) Hartley of Alconbury, England.
Mr. Hartley was a 1997 graduate of West Central High School. He was a member of the Electrical Union, IBEW 697. He was an avid fisherman and Notre Dame fan.
Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Jackson Funeral Service in DeMotte, with a funeral service following at 7 p.m., (Tuesday, Sept. 9) at the funeral home with Pastor Tony King officiating. (In honor of Dennis, please dress casually in your Notre Dame attire.)
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Bradley A. Penicaro
December 19, 1955 to September 12, 2014
ROCHESTER - Bradley Allen Penicaro, 58, of Kewanna, passed away at 5:52 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at St. Vincent Hospital of Carmel.
On Dec. 19, 1955, he was born in Winamac to the late Frank and Annabelle Stepp Penicaro. He married Cathy Ann Reinhold on Dec. 6, 1974 at the Calvary Baptist Church of Winamac. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter: Gina Oaf and husband Michael of Royal Center; two sons: David Penicaro and companion Jo Lynn Behny Plowman of Winamac; Steve Penicaro, of Ocean Springs, MS; 8 grandchildren: Spencer Penicaro, Alexis Penicaro, Ryan Oaf, Daulton Oaf, Bradley Penicaro, Anthony Penicaro, Michael Richard Oaf, Hunter Moses; a great granddaughter: Paisyn Johnson; two sisters: Tina Kasten and husband Mike of Winamac; Penni Hilton and husband Floyd of Yuma, AZ; two brothers, Dan Penicaro and wife Ellen of Greenville, SC; Timothy Penicaro of Rochester; sister-in-law: Debra Penicaro of Star City and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his grandparents, a brother: James Penicaro and several aunts and uncles.
Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday; and one hour prior to the service at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. A celebration of the life of Bradley Allen Penicaro will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, (Sept. 18), at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Norris officiating. Interment will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Fulton County Cancer Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation.
Elsie E. Klampe
March 2, 1918 to September 7, 2014
WINAMAC - Elsie Ellen Klampe, 96, of Winamac, died at 6:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, at her residence.
She was born March 2, 1918, in South Bend, to the late Elza and Millie Rhode Moullenhour.She married Arlyn Klampe on Oct. 26, 1941 in South Bend. He died July 2, 2014.
Survivors include:
Several nieces and great nieces
Mrs. Klampe was a member of the First Baptist Church of Denham, Pulaski County Farm Bureau and Home Ec Club. She was a member of the Bunco Club for 52 years.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, Sept. 13), at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Lendermon officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to First Baptist Church of Denham.
Charles E. Pinks
May 3, 1946 to September 2, 2014
FRANCESVILLE - Charles Edward Pinks, 68, Francesville, passed away at 8:47 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2, at his daughter's home in Francesville.
He was born on May 3, 1946 in Martin, KY to the late Caloup and Ruth Salyers Pinks. He married Carol Jean Stout on July 18, 1966 in Bailey's Corner, IN. She survives.
Also surviving are:
Lisa D. (Dewight) DePoy, Francesville, Daughter
Trina L. (Jerry) Harris, Francesville, Daughter
Laura K. (Brian Pierrou) Pinks, Francesville, Daughter
Carl DePoy, Grandson
Andrea DePoy, Granddaughter
Lacey Shultz, Granddaughter
Kolton Pinks, Grandson
Elyssa Pinks, Granddaughter
Lilly Banks, Great Granddaughter
Bill Pinks, Hamlet, Brother
Mack (Pam) Pinks, Stanton, KY, Brother
Barbara Decker, LaPorte, Sister
Cindy Kraus, LaPorte, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Beverly Jean Pinks, Daughter
Kimberlee Jean DePoy, Granddaughter
Elanea Jean Pinks, Granddaughter
Doc Marshall, Brother
Ernie Pinks, Brother
Lee Pinks, Brother
Virgil Pinks, Brother
James Toy Pinks, Infant Brother
Dolly Jean Karch, Sister
Ethel Mae Feddler, Sister
Sandra Kay Arnett, Sister
Dorothy Marie Pinks, Infant Sister
Mr. Pinks was a Vietnam veteran. He honorably served with the U.S. Army 919th Engineer Company 11th Armored Cavalry. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion Post #228 and Winamac VFW Post #1728. He was a lifetime member of the Blackhorse Association. He loved God very much and enjoyed reading the Bible. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He liked bluegrass music. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a hero to each of his daughters. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.,Thursday at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Sept. 5), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Koster Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Memorial donations may be given to The Francesville American Legion Post #228 or Winamac VFW Post #1728.
Mary E. Lowe
April 27, 1930 to August. 25, 2014
CASSOPOLIS, MICH. - Mary E. Lowe, 84, of Cassopolis, Mich. died Monday morning, Aug. 25,at her home.
She was born April 27, 1930 in Monterey, to Henry and Helen (Sheaks) Chaney, the second eldest of four girls. She married Alfred Eugene “Bud” Lowe Dec. 24, 1949 in Knox. They enjoyed more than 64 years of marriage until his passing Jan. 19, 2014.
She is survived by two daughters, Karon (Marcus) Wagner of Middlebury, Chrystal Teeter of Cassopolis; two sons, Thomas Lowe of Constantine, Mich. and James Lowe of White Pigeon, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Katrina Lowe; one son, Timmy Lowe; and three sisters, Bessie Bauer, Dorothy Burkett, and Nadine Burkett.
Mrs. Lowe attended school in Monterey where she graduated with high honors in 1948. She and her husband moved to Cassopolis in 1972 where they worked side by side on their farm. She had a roadside stand on Brownsville Road where she enjoyed and took pride in selling sweet corn and many other fresh vegetables that they had grown on their farm. The family remembers people coming from miles around for the watermelons and pumpkins. She also enjoyed bird watching and flowers. Every Sunday the aroma of fried chicken came from Mary’s kitchen as she teased her family about “slaving over the hot stove” for them. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m., Tuesday (Sept. 2), for a graveside service at Reames and Norton Cemetery, south of Cassopolis.
The family prefers memorial donations be made in Mrs. Lowe’s name to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908.
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