Obituaries
Jonathan D. Powers
December 1, 1936 to August 25, 2014
PLANO, TEXAS - Jonathan Dixie Powers, 77, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, at his home in Plano, Texas, surrounded by family after a long battle with lung problems.
He was born Dec. 1, 1936, in Winamac, a son of the late Thurman Earl and Ethel Kuntz. On Jan 2, 1960, he married Shirley Ann Scott. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Julie Schoerke of Nashville, Diane Groves and husband, Mark of Plano, and Jill Powers, formerly of Plano; and 4 grandchildren, Chandler and Amanda Schoerke of Nashville, and Benjamin and Madeline Groves of Plano.
Mr. Powers grew up in South Bend, and graduated from Riley High School, and continued his education at Indiana University where he graduated with honors with a degree in radio-television creative writing. He served three years as a motion picture project officer in the U. S. Air Force. After his service he worked for Centron Corporation in Lawrence, Kansas, where he created educational films and produced films for many Fortune 500 companies. He left Centron as general manager in 1986. The last job of his career was at the Missouri Department of Conservation where he was director of public affairs and enjoyed being the voice for the wonderful wildlife of Missouri. He and his wife enjoyed 20 years in Jefferson City. In 2006 he moved to Plano, Texas, where he and his wife could be near family and 2 of their 4 grandchildren. Throughout his life he loved to fish. When it was too cold to fish, he loved woodworking. He took great pride in making pieces of furniture used by the family including two cradles for grandbabies. He was a voracious reader, a love for literature that he passed on to his family. For 54 years he showed the love of his life how much he cared and was always her best friend. He always put his family first and was his children's No. 1 fishing buddy, home-work checker, storyteller, project mentor, "leprechaun hunter," bedtime story-reader, and consoler.
A private memorial service will be held Sept. 6.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Nature Conservancy in Arlington, Virginia.
Julie Anspach
March 23, 1932 to September 1, 2014
WINAMAC - Julie E. Anspach, 82, of Winamac, died at 7:20 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
She was born March 23, 1932, in South Bend, to Alex and Esti Raszipovits. She married Richard Budd April 26, 1965 in South Bend. He died Nov. 11, 1987. She married Carl M. Anspach on Sept. 7, 1991 in Rochester. He survives.
Also surviving are:
Patricia Van Lue, Winamac, Daughter
Pamela (Ed) White, Kewanna, Daughter
Carrie (John) Ingram, Winamac, Step daughter
Alan (Angela) Anspach, Winamac, Step son
Jerry (Rebecca)Anspach, Star City, Step son
3 grandchildren: Scott Van Lue, Carrie White and Matthew White
7 Step grandchildren: Brandon (Cortney) Thomas, Cody (Kala) Anspach, Katy Anspach, Kendel Anspach, Drew Anspach, Jeff Anspach and Luke Anspach.
3 Great Grandchildren
Alex Raszipovits, Missouri, Brother
She was preceded in death by:
Randl Van Lue, Son
Sarah White, Granddaughter
Frank Raszipovits, Brother
Les Raszipovits, Brother
Mary Langell, Sister
Mrs. Anspach was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rochester. She was a member of the Panhandle Pathway. She and her husband enjoyed playing Euchre and spending winters in Ft. Myers, Fla. She was a frequent traveler. She also enjoyed playing shuffleboard, feeding ducks and also geese at the town park. She loved working in her flower garden and attending Winamac Community High School sporting events. She enjoyed attending craft shows and musical concerts. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to service Friday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Sept. 5), at the funeral homewith Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski County Human Services, American Diabetes Association or the Pan Handle Pathway.
William R. DePoy
July 29, 1956 to August 31, 2014
WINAMAC - William Raymond "Bill" DePoy, 58, Winamac, passed away at 11:09 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 29, 1956 in Logansport, to Herbert Sr. and Mary Zellers DePoy. He married Linda Pierce on Jan. 16, 1999, in Denham,. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons Gerry B. (Sandy) Pratt and Shawn Michael DePoy, both of Winamac; two daughters Katie Eileen (Adam) Fritz, North Judson, and Jamie L. Ellis, Winamac, eight grandchildren, Kylie Jo Fritz, Kegan William Fritz, Aleah Ann Marie Fritz, Faith M. Pratt, Shaun D. Pratt, Austin D. Pratt, Talon Arjay Ellis St. Clair, and Desiree Marie Applegate. He is also survived by his father Herbert Francis DePoy Sr., Winamac, a brother Herbert F. (Kathy) DePoy Jr., New Braunfels, TX, and sisters Hazel R. White, North Judson, and Meda J. (John) Lindley, Knoxville, TN, and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by a son William Karl DePoy, his mother Mary K. Zellers DePoy, and his brother-in-law Jimmey White.
Mr. DePoy graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 1974, and was looking forward to attending his 40th high school reunion this summer. Over the years, he was employed by Norwayne Lumber and the town of North Judson Water Department. He was formerly a volunteer fireman and reserve police officer for North Judson. His most fulfilling career of over 20 years was as an Advanced EMT for both Starke and Pulaski counties. His final career was as an over-the-road truck driver.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A celebration of life service will follow at 2 p.m., (Saturday, Sept. 6), at the funeral home. Rev. Matt Landry will officiate at the service. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to a college fund for Mr. DePoy's son Shawn.
Mark D. Jordan
May 18, 1947 to August 26, 2014
MONTICELLO - Mark D. Jordan, 67, Monticello (Buffalo area), died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at his home.
He was born May 18, 1947 to the late Alfred G. and M. Fern (Baker) Jordan. On Nov. 20, 1971 in Pauls Chapel Church in Pulaski County, he married Pamela K. "Pam" Roberts. She survives.
Also surviving are daughters, Melissa "Missy" Jordan-Allen, Monticello (Buffalo area), Angie (Scott) Williams, Reynolds; son, Ryan Jordan, Monticello; four grandchildren; siblings, Joyce (Joseph) Cummingham, Ohio, James "Jim" (Delilah) Jordan, Francesville, William "Bill" (Ruth) Jordan, Illinois, Judy (Jake) Hoffman, Winamac, David (Kathi) Jordan, Francesville; brother-in-law, Kevin Roberts, Reynolds; sister-in-law, Susan G. Roberts, Buffalo; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, William "Bud" and Betty (Shields) Roberts; infant sister, Janice Jordan; brother, Stanley Jordan; sisters-in-law, Debbie Roberts and Myra Jordan; and brothers-in-law, John I. Roberts and David Roberts.
Mr. Jordan lived in the Buffalo area most of his life, growing up in Pulaski County. He was a 1965 graduate of Francesville High School in Francesville.He bought a dairy farm in rural Buffalo where he worked and lived for several years. He was a member of Pauls Chapel Church and attended Tippecanoe Christian Church both of rural Pulaski County. He was an amazing tree trimmer and enjoyed gardening.
Gathering of family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. A memorial celebration of life service will follow at 3 p.m., (Saturday, Aug. 30) at the funeral home with Pastor Charles G. Roberts of Calvary Temple of Monticello officiating. Burial with full military rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard will take place at Hughes Cemetery in rural Monticello.
Memorials may be given to the family.
Howard K. Blackman
December 8, 1922 to August 27, 2014
ROYAL CENTER - Howard “Blackie” K. Blackman, 91, of Headlee passed away at 3:07 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born on Dec. 8, 1922 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Ottis and Xenclea (Harriett) Blackman. On Dec. 8, 1948 he married Wilma Martin.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Wilma Blackman of Headlee, his children, Terry Blackman, Tom Blackman (Cindy) all of near Headlee, Ron Blackman (Cindy) of Logansport and Jeannie Knauff (Vince) of Denver, grandchildren, Rob Blackman (Stephanie) of Zionsville, Ryan Blackman of Idaville, Ricki Westerhouse (Matt) of Buffalo, Rhiana Lavender (Joe) of Star City, Gracie Byroad (Danny) of Star City, Mason Blackman (Lindsey) of Pulaski, Melissa Hoover of Francesville, Chantel Crawn (Jeremy) of Idaville, Tasha Blackman of Indianapolis and Chad Haselby (Christy) of Silver Lake. He is also survived by 28 great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Donna Baker Blackman, sisters, Winafred Helvie, Genevieve Brandt, Helen Huddleston and Mabel Hilgeman, brothers, George Blackman, Bill Blackman, Burl Blackman, Don Blackman and Harry Blackman, 1 infant granddaughter and 2 infant great granddaughters.
Mr. Blackman was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in France, Belgium and Holland. He was a heavy equipment operator retiring in 1987 from Deichman Excavating, and he was a member of the Operator of Engineers Local #103. After retirement, he formerly owned and operated Blackman Excavating for over 30 years.
He was also a member of White Oak United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 81 in Monticello, and he was a 50-year member of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge. His main hobby was “always working” but he also enjoyed fox and coon hunting, fishing, square dancing and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s school sporting events.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel and also one hour prior to the service on Monday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday (Sept. 1), at the funeral home with Pastor Adam Speicher officiating. Burial with military rites will be performed at Pro Cemetery near Headlee.
Memorial donations may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church.
Joan Davis
September 16, 1927 to August 17, 2014
WINAMAC - Joan C. Davis, 86, Heddonfield, NJ, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 5:01 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 17, at Kennedy University Hospital, Cherry Hill, NJ.
She was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Winamac, to the late Paul and Margaret Grabner Davis.
Survivors include:
Dorothy Davis, Wanatah, Sister-in-law
Alma Jean Davis, North Judson, Sister-in-law
Vern Planck, Middlebury, Brother-in-law
Many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Homer Davis, Brother
Robert Davis, Brother
William G. Davis Sr., Brother
Pauline Thompson, Sister
Dorothy Cunningham, Sister
Mary Margaret Planck, Sister
Ms. Davis was a native of Winamac and lived in New Jersey most of her life. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She was a longtime employee of Pulini Produce in Camden, NJ.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday (Aug. 30), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Sharon Tuley
August 2, 1942 to August 15, 2014
WINAMAC - Sharon Tuley, 72 of Winamac, died at 5:35 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 2, 1942 , in Chicago, to the late Daniel and Emily Milka McBlaine.
Survivors include:
Philip Gouskos, Lake Barrington, IL, Nephew
Christopher Gouskos, Atlanta, GA, Nephew
Mary Nistler, DesPlaines, IL, Niece
James Gouskos, Chicago, Nephew
Preceded in death by:
Patricia McBlaine, Sister
Ms. Tuley lived in Winamac most of her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac. She was a retired executive assistant at Winamac Coil Spring, Kewanna. She enjoyed gardening and took a lot of pride caring for her flowers and yard. Her family was very important to her. She never missed a birthday or a holiday.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Aug. 23), at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.
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