Obituaries

Joseph L. Kaluzny

February 25, 1922 to July 19, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Joseph L. Kaluzny, 92, Medaryville (formerly of Chicago), passed away at 8:10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 25, 1922 in Chicago to the late Lawrence and Valeria Slanczewski Kaluzny. On May 25, 1946, he married Josephine M. Krupowicz in Chicago. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Lawrence J. (Marcia) Kaluzny, Yorkville, IL, Son 
David P. (Gwen) Kaluzny, Memphis, TN, Son 
Catherine T. McWilliams, Lexington, TN, Daughter 
Judith A. (James) Ksenak, Valparaiso, Daughter 
Joyce M. (Mark) Walus, Ft. Wayne, Daughter 
Grandchildren: Jason (Sharon) Kaluzny, Sarah (Jeff) Greene, Adam Kaluzny, Katie (Shaeffer) Steward, Jeff McWilliams, Joel McWilliams, Jason McWilliams, Brent (Nicole) Ksenak, Curtis Ksenak, Emily Walus, and Benjamin Walus. 
Great-grandchildren: Justin Kaluzny, Krysta Kaluzny, Vincent Kaluzny, Brayden Kaluzny, Sophie Greene,  Jillian Kate Steward, Brayden McWilliams, Breaun McWilliams, Bryce McWilliams, Ashley Ksenak, and Caleb Ksena. 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Thomas McWilliams, Son-in-law 
Jenny McWilliams, Granddaughter 
John Kaluzny, Brother 
Margaret Krupowicz, Sister 

Mr. Kaluzny served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Medaryville and a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Chicago. He was a talented artist. He enjoyed making model airplanes and bowling. He and his wife moved to Medaryville 17 years ago and enjoyed spending time with their friends at the West Side Senior Center. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A funeral mass will follow at 1 p.m. (Thursday, July 24), at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Medaryville, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. The American Legion will conduct Military Honors immediately following services. Entombment will be at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.

Memorial donations may be given to West Side Senior Center. 

Sylvia L. Doll

August 3, 1926 to July 17, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Sylvia Lenore Doll, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Thursday, July 17, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Aug. 3, 1926 in Rensselaer, to the late Ludwig and Georgia Lena Ringen Kruger. On Oct. 9, 1949, she married Frederick Doll. He died Aug. 28, 1990. 

Survivors include: Larry (Linda) Doll, Winamac, Son 
Connie (Ed) Myshak, Lafayette, Daughter 
Roger (LeAnn) Doll, Ft. Wayne, Son 
Gayle Doll, Lafayette, Daughter 
Angela (Brendan) Foley, Edgewater, MD, Daughter

Grandchildren: Jennifer (Jeff) Housinger, Veronica Doll, Adam (Jamie) Myshak, Alex (Carly) Myshak, Stephanie (Jon) Wilder, Courtney Doll, Stuart Snodgrass, Rachel (Chris) Thompson, Ethan Snodgrass, and Brendan Foley.

Great-Grandchildren: Jacob Housinger, Justin Housinger, Makayla Myshak, Natalie Myshak, Christian Wilder and Lena Wilder.

Several Nieces and Nephews 
Betty Doll, Francesville, Sister-in-law 
Janet Kruger, Francesville, Sister-in-law 

Preceded in death by: 
Evelyn Sims, Sister 
Kenneth Kruger, Brother 

Mrs. Doll graduated from Francesville High School in 1944 and received her registered nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1948. She went on to receive her bachelor of science degree from St. Francis College. Over the years, she worked as a nurse at Jasper County Hospital, Parkview Haven Retirement Home, and West Central schools. In her later years, she worked at the Francesville Library. She was a lifelong member of the St. James Salem United Church of Christ and the Ladies Guild. She was a member of Happy Homemakers Home-Ec Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be  at 1 p.m., Sunday (July 20), at the funeral home with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. James Salem United Church of Christ or Parkview Haven Retirement Home. 

Ralph W. Fritz

February 28, 1928 to July 7, 2014

SYLVANIA, OHIO – Ralph Waldo Fritz, 91, formerly of Knox and Winamac, passed away Monday, July 7, in Sylvania, Ohio where he had resided the past two years.

He was born Nov. 2, 1922 in rural Winamac, the son of E. Mark and Hazel Charlotte Scott Fritz. He married Marilyn Tiffany Capper on Dec. 8, 1946. They later divorced. He then married Irene Marie Talsma in 1970. She died Sept. 11, 2012.

Surviving are children Mark S. (Deb) Fritz of Indianapolis, Mac C. (Lesa) Fritz of Arizona, Matthew C. (Maryann) Fritz of Indiana, Cathleen S. (Mary) Fritz of Michigan; and Peter (K.K.) Fritz of Indianapolis. He is also survived by step-children: Dawn Beckering of South Carolina, Elaine (Dennis) Boxdorfer of Ohio, and Carole Fey of MIchigan. In addition, he leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by daughter Connie K. Fritz Dust, grandson Ralph Nicholas "Nick" Fritz, brothers R. Marshall Fritz and John M. Fritz, and sister Mary Charlotte Dilts.

After graduating from high school at age 16, Mr. Fritz attended DePauw University on a full scholarship to study journalism. After his junior year he returned home to farm with his brother, John, and they raised purebred Duroc hogs. In 1960, he left farming and joined Farm Bureau Insurance, moving to Knox. He spent 29 years as Northwest Indiana regional sales manager. After retiring from Farm Bureau, he lived in Fort Myers, Fla., Holland, Mich. and Sylvania, Ohio.

He liked the outdoors, especially hunting and camping. He also enjoyed spending time with his children, coaching a championship Little League team and supporting his sons in Boy Scouts. He also loved to golf and was proud to score a hole in one. He and his wife were club champions at Bass Lake Country Club near Knox and at Bay Beach Golf Course in Fort Myers Beach.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited, the Humane Society or the La Salle Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 

Jack J. Becker

April 22, 1932 to July 7, 2014

ROYAL CENTER - Jack J. Becker, 82, of Winamac passed away at 1:25 p.m., Monday, July 7, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac.

Born April 22, 1932 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Peter and Matilda (Moise) Becker. On Nov. 25, 1959 he married Mary Catherine Fitz, who survives.

Survivors include son, Rex Becker (Brenda) of Winamac, daughter, Cathy Hagen of Burnettsville, grandchildren; Nicholas Hagen, Mary Hagen, and Elizabeth Hagen all of Burnettsville, sister, Pauline Fites (Jack) of Winamac, sisters-in-law, Frances Becker of South Bend and Jean Becker of Winamac.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph J. Becker, son-in-law Rodney Hagen, brothers, Gene, Carl, Tom, Clem, Dick and Ralph Becker, sisters, Helen Johnson, Joan Beehler, Mary Lou Dornsife, and Alberta Wank, and two nephews, Larry Becker and Jack Johnson.

Mr. Becker worked for McMahon and O’Conner/ E&B Paving where he retired in 1995. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski and the Labors Union Local 274. He was also a farmer all his life and he enjoyed gardening.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel where there will also be a Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (July 12), at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peters Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church and/or the American Diabetes Foundation.

Ollie J. Clemons Jr.

June 21, 1967 to July 10, 2014

He was born June 21, 1967, in Hazard, KY, to the late Ollie James and Wilma Ann Salle Clemons.

Survivors include:

Steven Clemons, Winamac, Son
Britni Abbott, Winamac, Daughter
Susan E. (Dan) Miller, Winamac, Sister
Patricia Kinney, Kokomo, Sister
Several Grandchildren
A host of other family

Mr. Clemons worked as a carpenter for several local businesses. He moved to Winamac in 1986. He enjoyed having a good time with family and friends.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Friday, July 18), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Clemons Mountain Cemetery, Jackson, KY.

Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. 

Hazel M. Hilton

March 13, 1916 to July 8, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Hazel M. Hilton, 98, Medaryville, died at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, at Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer.

She was born on March 13, 1916 in Gilliam Township to the late Orlando and Eliza Avery Long. She married Floyd A. Hilton on July 28, 1937 in Rensselaer. He died on June 4, 1952.

Robert Hilton, Rensselaer, Son
Leota (Don) Foust, Winamac, Daughter
Edward (Carol) Hilton, Oakwood, GA, Son
64 Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and Great-great-grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews

Bob Timmons, Step Father
Melissa Hilton, Great-granddaughter
4 Great-great-grandchildren
Guy Long, Brother
Merel Long, Brother
Arthur Long, Brother

Mrs. Hilton lived most of her life in the Medaryville area. She had worked as a cook's helper at Little Company of Mary Nursing Home in San Pierre. She was a member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed making quilts for her family. She also enjoyed gardening and canning. She loved her family very much and will be missed by all.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m.,  Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (July 11), at the funeral home, with Pastor Hal Cohn officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville United Methodist Church.