Obituaries

David D. Rusk

September 25, 1952 to February 18, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - David D. Rusk, 61, of Francesville, passed away at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, at his residence.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1952 in Francesville to Harold H. and Lucile M. Biggs Rusk. On Sept. 17, 1994, he married Linda K. Tiede in Francesville. She survives.

Survivors include:

Linda K. Tiede Rusk, Francesville, IN Wife
Lucile M. Biggs Rusk, Francesville, IN Mother
Jade (Gil) Smith, Shell, WY Sister
Mary Hoover, Francesville, IN Sister
Joan (Mack) Wireman, Francesville, IN Sister
Anita (Brian) McMillin, Knox, IN Sister
Rhonda Milner, Knox, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Harold H. Rusk, Father
Garold "Gig" Rusk, Brother
Sharyn Kennedy, Sister

David attended Rensselaer Central High School and later received his GED while serving in the US Army. He furthered his education at Ivy Tech and received an associate’s degree. David was currently studying at Liberty University working towards a bachelor's degree.

David served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a proud life member and chaplain of the DAV Chapter #27 in Lafayette, IN. David worked as assistant chaplain at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette, IN. David and Linda were faithful volunteers and also attended Sunday church services at the Indiana Veterans Home. David enjoyed golfing, especially with his friends at Moss Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed gardening and canning as well as taking trips in the RV with Linda. David loved his yorkies Sassy, Gracie, and Bridget. David was a loving husband and brother. He will be dearly missed.

Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM EST Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Chaplain David Hess officiating.

Burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, IN. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the family.

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

Patricia S. Eudy

August 24, 1932 to January 14, 2014

WINAMAC - A celebration of life reception has been set for Patricia Sue "Patti" Eudy, 81, Winamac, who died Jan. 14, in Lafayette. 

The reception will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at First Christian Church, Winamac.

Private burial of cremated remains will take place in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, with Pastor Rick Abbott officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway or the Winamac First Christian Church Building Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Eugene A. Graves

April 20, 1934 to February 15, 2014

WINAMAC - Eugene Arthur Graves, 79, Winamac, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at Whispering Pines Health Care Center, Valparaiso.

He was born April 20, 1934, in Ripley, to Colbert and Helen Rausch Graves.

Survivors include:
Christopher (Lisa) Graves, Winamac, Son & Daughter-in-law
Cindy (Randy Geer) Koepkey, Winamac, Daughter
Lisa (Rick) Foerg, Monticello, Daughter & Son-in-law
Valerie (Paul) Larson, Winamac, Daughter & Son-in-law
Maribeth (Jerry) Benish, Winamac, Daughter & Son-in-law
Mark (Shelley) Graves, Star City, Son & Daughter-in-law
10 Grandchildren
1 Step Grandchild
10 Great-Grandchildren
5 Step Great-Grandchildren
Margaret Clemons, St. Louis, MO Sister

Preceded in death by:
Nancy Mae Galbreath Hoffmann, Former Wife
Mary Ziebell, Sister
John Graves, Brother

Mr. Graves was a farmer until his retirement in 1978. He lived all of his life in the Ripley area. He loved John Deere tractors, horses, westerns, military triva, and anything to do with history. He also loved to travel, play rummy, go out for coffee, and attend auctions.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. (Tuesday, Feb. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

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

Frank L. Myers

June 2, 1951 to February 14, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Frank L. Myers, 62, of Walton, died at 11:35 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at his residence in Walton.

He was born June 2, 1951, in Logansport, to the late Earl F. and Opal Mae Elston Myers.

Survivors include:
Jeanetta Myers, Walton, Sister
Crystal Rinehart, Walton, Sister
Linda Birnell, Walton, Sister
William Myers, Rensselaer, Brother

Preceded in death by:
4 Sisters and 2 Brothers

Mr. Myers liked motorcycles, monster trucks, and NASCAR. He enjoyed spending his time coloring and then giving the pictures to everyone he knew. He loved to visit with his family and friends. He formerly worked at the CDC in Monticello and Rensselaer, and Peak Services in Logansport.

Visitation will be after 12 noon, Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, Feb. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

James A. Smith

October 1, 1937 to February 6, 2014

WINAMAC - James A. "Jim" Smith, 76, of Culver, passed away at 5:33 a.m., Thurday, Feb. 6, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

He was born Oct. 1, 1937, in Monterey, to the late Richard Albert “Dick” and Blanche Forsythe Smith.

Survivors include:
Brad Smith, Culver, Son
Bruce (Robyn) Musial, Columbus, Son
Bob (Carla) Musial, Knox, Son
Brian (Jorja) Musial, Pittsboro, Son
Matthew Musial, Grandson
Joshua Musial, Grandson
Bryan Musial, Grandson
Julie Musial, Granddaughter
Rian Musial, Grandson
Justin Musial, Grandson
Austin Musial, Grandson
Carol (Jack) Kellenberger, Winamac, Sister
Linda Biddle, Winamac, Sister
Harry (Linda) Cannon, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Wilma Friske, Logansport, Special Friend

Preceded in death by:
Darlene Sheppard Smith, Former Wife
Delores Clark, Sister
Leroy Smith, Brother
Donald “Bud” Smith, Brother

Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army during Korea and retired in 2002 from the Indiana National Guard. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #399 in Monterey. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The ffuneral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Feb. 10), at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to American Legion Post #399 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Paul D. Tanner

April 4, 1931 to January 31, 2014

MONTEREY - Paul D. Tanner, 82, Monterey, died Friday, Jan. 31, in Knox.

He was born April 4, 1931, in Monterey, son of the late Paul L Tanner and Velma (Sumner) Tanner. He married Irene Rungle on March 3, 1952, in New York City. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Karla (John) Simmons of Plymouth; daughter, Karen (Ron) Ballew of Hallsville, MO; son, Mike (Sandy) Tanner of Osceola; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Mae Enyeart of Largo, FL. 

He was preceded in death by brother, Allen Tanner, and sisters, Pauline Hall and Mary Tanner. 

Mr. Tanner served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1956. He was stationed in Germany and the Philippines in the early 1950s. His Army buddies called him "Teletype Tanner" as he worked on teletype machines. He was a lifelong resident and farmer. He worked for Pullman Standard, Bethlehem Steel and Rockwell International. He loved farming, and buying and selling antiques. 

There will be no services at this time.

Braman and Son Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements.