Obituaries

Vivian A. Rude

September 15, 1922 to August 11, 2014

KEWANNA - Vivian Avanell Rude, 91, of Winamac passed away at 2:22 a.m., Monday, Aug., 11, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born on Sept. 15, 1922 in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl Stoner.

Survivors include her children, Richard S. Rude (Rebecca) of Royal Center, Carolyn S. Wischmann (David) of New Port Richey, Fla., Vivian Howton (Richard) of Elkhart, Ginger Hoekstra (David) of Zeeland, Mich., half brother, Don Dempsey of Palmetto, Fla., 20 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, William Mitchell, daughter, Alice Howard, and brothers, Harold, and Robert Stoner, and sister, Mary Key, one infant grandson and one infant great grandson.

Mrs. Rude was a 1940 Royal Center High School graduate. She was a retired attendant at the Logansport State Hospital and she was also a homemaker. She was a member of Kewanna Church of Christ, Evergreen Rebekah Lodge #57 in Rochester and the Pulaski County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.

Graveside services will be private at Star City Cemetery with Pastor Aaron McCombs officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, at Kewanna Church of Christ.

Memorial donations may be made to Kewanna Church of Christ.

Mary Shearer

September 23, 1928 to June 25, 2014

WINAMAC - Mary Catherine Shearer, 85, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on June 25, 2014.

She was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Peru, to the late Kyle and Helen Pearson Sharpf. She married Ernest George Shearer on May 2, 1950, in St. Peter's Church in Winamac. He died Jan. 22, 1981. 

She is survived by sister, Margaret Stover of Freeport, IL; son, Michael Kyle "Rug" Shearer of Nashville, IN; daughter and son-in-law, Martha "Marty" and Walter Kim Gradolf of Morgantown; son, James Thomas "Jimbo" Shearer of Greenwood; five grandchildren; one granddaughter-in-law; and two great-grandchildren. 

Mrs. Shearer enjoyed her family, gardening, and baking, loved antiquing, yard sales, and playing cards, and was a fantastic knitter. 

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Friday (Aug. 15), at St. Peters Cemetery, Winamac. 

Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Amber R. Taylor

February 18, 1980 to August 11, 2014

WINAMAC - Amber Renee Taylor, 34, of Denham, died at 9:08 a.m., Monday, Aug. 11, at her residence. 

She was born Feb. 18, 1980, in East Point, GA, to Joe and Teresa Bigley Taylor. 

Tim Bigley, McDonough, GA, Uncle

Annie Ruth Taylor, Paternal Grandmother

Ms. Taylor was a 1998 graduate of Culver Community High School. She was the director of events at the Trinity School of Natural Health in Warsaw. She was a graduate of Charter College of Health and Massage Therapy in Warsaw. She was a Certified Natural Health Professional. Her passion was natural health. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and any outdoor activity. She was an avid Winamac Warrior Football fan. She was a loving aunt to "her many nieces and nephews". She was a proud Godmother to the Katschke kids Kyle, Blake and Evan.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday (Aug. 16), at The Jackson Estate, Rochester, with Judy Masters officiating. 

Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with funeral costs.

Dora M. Risner

December 6, 1915 to August 7, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Dora M. Risner, 98, of North Judson, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, at Miller's Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born Dec. 6, 1915 in Carver, KY to the late Leander and Minnie Marshall Jackson. She married Fred Risner on Dec. 24, 1932, in Knox. He passed away in February 1969.

Survivors include:

Henry J. "Hank" (Alvina) Risner, Medaryville, Son
Norma J. (Earl) Clark, Culver, Daughter
Edward D. (Marlene) Risner, Medaryville, Son
Ralph E. (Martha Sue) Risner, North Judson, Son
14 Grandchildren
38 Great Grandchildren
18 Great Great Grandchildren
Ethel M. Taylor, Turlock, CA, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Gregory Scott Risner, Grandson
Joseph E. Branch, Great Grandson
7 Sisters and 3 Brothers

Mrs. Risner was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church, where she had taught Sunday School and had been active in the Ladies Aid. She was also a former 4-H Leader in Cass Township. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a very hard worker. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning, and sewing. Throughout her lifetime, she had also worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and as an aid in numerous health care facilities. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the church Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Aug. 11), at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville, with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville Christian Church or Gideon's International.

Ora R. Baker

February 8, 1925 to August 7, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Ora R. Baker, 89, of Medaryville, died 12:50 p.m Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Feb. 8, 1925 in Liberty Township, White County, to the late George Ray and Turrissie Rex Baker. On June 19, 1948, he married Alberta S. Rhode in Medaryville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Rebecca S. (Richard) Burianek, North Judson, Daughter
Alan G. Burianek, Ft. Wayne, Grandson
Iona R. Haskins, Monticello, Sister
Charles Leroy Baker, Walton, Brother
Lester Baker, Monon, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jennifer R. Baker, Daughter
Melanie L. Holder, Granddaughter
Fern M. Jordan, Sister
Chester Merle Baker, Brother
Grover Baker, Brother
Delmar Baker, Brother
Harold Baker, Brother
Alvin Baker, Brother
David L. Rhode, Foster Son

Mr. Baker served in the US Army during World War II with 101st Airborne Medical Company. He was a member of the Medaryville American Legion Post #96. He was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. He had worked 33 years at Thermo Products in North Judson.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral ervice will follow at 11 a.m. (Tuesday, Aug. 12), at the funeral home with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville Christian Church. 

Opal I. Losh

November 18, 1944 to August 7, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Opal Irene "Oppie" Losh, 69, of Lafayette, (formerly of Francesville and Winamac) passed away at 12:35 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, at Signature Health Care of Lafayette.

She was born Nov. 18, 1944 in Francesville to the late Ernest Victor and Dorothy Mae Shephard Losh.

Survivors include: Delcina A. (James) McDonald, Westpoint, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Lulubelle Carter, Sister
Orville O. Losh, Brother
Russell Losh, Brother
Gerald Losh, Brother

Ms. Losh grew up in Francesville and lived many years in Winamac, where she worked at McDonald's. She was very active with Pulaski Developmental Services in Winamac. In 2000, she moved to Lafayette where she enjoyed working at Wabash Industries. She loved animals and enjoyed crafts, riding bicycles, and music. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Aug. 9), at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with burial to follow in the family plot.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home.

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