Obituaries

Ruah M. Kopka

August 19, 1927 to March 1, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Ruah Maxine Kopka, 86, Francesville, passed away at 1:04 p.m., Saturday, March 1, at Seton Specialty Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Medaryville, to the late John and Esther Culp Owens. She married Max E. Kopka on Sept. 5, 1948, in the Medaryville United Methodist Church. He passed away Dec. 28, 1996.

Survivors include:
Maurice (Bonnie) Kopka, Francesville, Son
Marti L. (John) King, Lafayette, Daughter
Mary Taylor, Crawfordsville, Daughter
Michelle (Steve) Putt, Brookston, Granddaughter
Phil (Rebecca) Kopka, Fishers, Grandson
Ryan King, Rensselaer, Grandson
Ashlee (Cesar) Lozano, Santa Clara, CA, Granddaughter
Kyle Taylor, Louisville, KY, Grandson
Megan (Garrett) Pino, Noblesville, Granddaughter
Great-grandchildren Austin Putt, Kylee Putt, Lauren Kopka, Colin Kopka, Audrey Kopka, Cesar Lozano, and Isabella Pino.
Donna Zeitun, Kansas City, MO, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Justin Kopka, Grandson
Richard Owens, Brother

Mrs. Kopka graduated from Medaryville High School and the Fort Wayne Business College. She had been a secretary at the Francesville High School and retired from West Central Elementary School. She was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church, and enjoyed her time with church members. She had served as the treasurer of the church for many years. 
She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She always attended as many of their events as possible. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She spent 50 years enjoying the winters in Tampa, FL, especially when her family and friends visited her there.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (March 6), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Francesville United Methodist Church or Seton Specialty Hospital, Lafayette.

Michael J. Reetz

January 18, 1964 to February 28, 2014

MILFORD, ILL. - Former Pulaski County Extension Educator Michael John Reetz, 50, of Milford, Ill., passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria.

He was born Jan. 18, 1964 in Watseka, Ill., the son of Harold Frank Reetz Sr. and Evelyn E. Russell Reetz. He married Vicky Pruitt on Sept. 24, 1988 in Paxton, Ill., and she survives.

Also surviving are one brother, Harold (Chris) Reetz Jr. of Monticello, Ill.; one sister, Cheryl (Jim) Hasting of Hoopeston; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerald and Janet Pruitt of Paxton; one brother-in-law, David Pruitt of Loda; eleven nieces and nephews; four aunts and one uncle; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Reetz enjoyed flower arranging, collecting John Deere memorabilia, and loved researching his family history. He was a past 4-H Leader for Milford Sugar Creek Twisters 4-H Club. During his career, he worked as a 4-H Extension Assistant in Benton and Iroquois counties in Illinois. He then was a Resource Conservationist in Piatt County. After that, he served as an Extension Educator in Pulaski and Starke counties in Indiana. Most recent, he was a substitute teacher in Champaign, Ford, Vermilion, and Iroquois counties. He attended Bryce-Ash Grove Grade School and was a 1982 graduate of Milford High School. He then attended Danville Area Community College where he received his associate's degree and later attended the University of Illinois where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, as well as one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday (March 5), at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Pastor Russell Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Amity Cemetery in Goodwine.

Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or donor’s choice.   

Margene L. McKinney

September 14, 1933 to February 27, 2014

WINAMAC - Margene L. McKinney, 80, of Pulaski, died at 7:55 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Monticello Assisted Living and Health Care Center, Monticello.

She was born Sept. 14, 1933 in Logansport, to the late Roy H. and Edith Loretta Raderstorf Benson. She married Maurice Harold McKinney on Oct. 25, 1953 in the White Oak Methodist Church near Headlee, IN. He survives.

Survivors include:
Gary McKinney, Pulaski, Son
Tim (Sharon) McKinney, Star City, Son
Steve (Sherry) McKinney, Winamac, Son
Mike (Sue) McKinney, Rochester, Son
Several Grandchildren and Step-Grandchildren
Robert (Thelma) Benson, Greencastle, Brother
Platt Driskill, Montgomery, AL, Brother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Jane Driskill, Sister

Mrs. McKinney was a graduate of Pulaski High School in 1951. She was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church. She was a housewife for most of her life and enjoyed reading, her grandchildren, and her pets. She also enjoyed camping with the Pathfinders Camping Club.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (March 4), at the funeral home with Rev. Doris Smith officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to White Oak United Methodist Church.

Kathryn G. Ash

May 16, 1911 to February 26, 2014

WINAMAC - Kathryn G. Ash, 102, of Winamac, died at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born May 16, 1911, in Kewanna, to the late Earl and Glen Barger Graffis. She married Argyl E. Ash on Feb. 21, 1937 in Hawesville, KY. He died Dec. 25, 1999.

Judy (Steve) Skersick, Trafagar, Daughter & son-in-law
Jerry (Judy) Ash, Kewanna, Son & daughter-in-law
4 Grandchildren
Chris (Teri) Skersick
Annie (Mike) Marlatt
Greg Ash
Brian Ash
14 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Margaret Jensen, Sister
Herbert Graffis, Brother
Gerald Graffis, Brother

Mrs. Ash was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Sorority. She was a Past Worthy Matron and member of Order of Eastern Star #96 in Winamac. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She taught for over 40 years in schools in the Winamac area. She enjoyed working with her husband Argyl in their apple orchard and truck patch on the family farm. She also enjoyed crocheting and playing cards.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday (March 8), at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Bob Conn officiating. Burial will  be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Public Library. 

Daniel F. GoHeen

January 27, 1947 to February 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Daniel Francis GoHeen, 67, of Winamac passed away at 12:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 27, 1947, in Chicago, to the late James Thomas Sylvester and Betty Jean Boys GoHeen. He married Maxine Lorraine Bain in 1966. They were reunited in 2005.

Survivors include: 

Maxine Lorraine Bain Robbins, Winamac, Wife 
Vincent Daniel( Nadja) GoHeen, Indianapolis, Son & daughter-in-law 
Anthony P. (Mary) Goheen, Winamac, Son & daughter-in-law 
4 Grandchildren: Hannah GoHeen, Sarah Goheen, Matthew Goheen and Emilie GoHeen.
3 sisters & 5 brothers: Denise Fike, Peggy McPeak, Mary Watts, James Goheen II, Kevin Goheen, Mark Goheen,  
John Goheen and  Dion Goheen.

Preceded in death by: 
Patrick Goheen, Brother 
Royce Bessemer, Sister 

Mr. GoHeen was a retired rail operator at Keystone Steel in Hammond. He was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Winamac. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. He moved to Winamac in 2004 from Culver. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and golf. He especialy enjoyed spending time with his family. His fondest memories were of time spent with his family at the South Haven Beach in Michigan where he grew up.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church. 

Lloyd M. Logan

August 21, 1921 to February 21, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Lloyd Melvin Logan, 92, of Francesville, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, at The Renaissance at The Terraces in Bonita Springs, FL.

He was born Aug. 21, 1921 in Francesville to the late Thomas and Maude Culp Logan. He married Viola Yaggie Strus on Dec. 16, 1995 in Francesville. She survives.

Also sur i inb are:

Tammy J. Logan-Gardner, Park Ridge, IL, Daughter

Clarence A. (Jann) Mumford, Crystal River, FL, Step-Son
Eric S. (Judy) Mumford, DeBary, FL, Step-Son
Cindy (Terry) Geyer, Francesville, Step-Daughter
Andrew Strus, Monticello, Step-Son
11 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Jill Logan, Daughter
Dorthea Stotler, Sister
Elsie Trader, Sister
Mabel Vogt, Sister
Foster Logan, Brother
Gaylord Logan, Brother
Clifford Logan, Brother
Wilson Logan, Brother
George Logan, Brother
Orville Logan, Brother

Mr. Logan was born and raised on his family's homestead in Gilliam Township, which has been in the family for over 150 years. He was a self-employed farmer until his retirement at age 80.He was a founding member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville. He enjoyed traveling and fine dining as well as fishing. He was a very generous man and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Saturday, March 1), at the funeral home with Pastors Rick Mumford and Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Hope Hospice (9470 Health Park Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908) or First Baptist Church in Francesville.