Obituaries

Marie E. Pugh

March 19, 1939 to July 6, 2014

WINAMAC - Marie E. Pugh, 75, Winamac, passed away at 1:08 p.m., Sunday, July 6, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born March 19, 1939, in Charlotte, MI, to the late Lee and Margery Perkins Archer. She married William A. Pugh on June 13, 1959, in Charlotte. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Kristina M. (Robert) Smith, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Rebecca L. (Phillip) Juday, Muncie, Daughter
Kyle A. Pugh, Muncie, Son
Dana L. (Cheryl LaDuke) Pugh, Muncie, Son
Amanda (Marius) Storm, Netherlands, Daughter
Grandchildren: Wesley Smith, Atlanta, GA, Lucas (Rachel) Smith, Lincoln, NE, Hannelore Smith, Fort Wayne, Erin (Phillip) Parsons, Muncie, Elysia Juday, Muncie, Emily Juday, Cincinnati, OH, Elizabeth Juday, Muncie, Devin Pugh, Valrico, FL, Shane Pugh, Indianapolis, Tyler Pugh, Indianapolis, Marna Storm, Netherlands, Estie Storm, Netherlands,and Johann Storm, Netherlands.
Malachi Parsons, Muncie, Great Grandson
Olivia Parsons, Muncie, Great Granddaughter
Ann Clarke, Corvallis, OR, Special Cousin
Barbara Reeves, Winamac, Special Friend
Don Alexander, Winamac, Special Friend]

Preceded in death by:
Corey Allen Pugh, Son

Mrs. Pugh was a former resident Charolotte, MI, moving to Winamac in 1969. She was formerly employed as a secretary for the First United Methodist Church, Galbreath Inc., Dr. Brian Johnson, and Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She also was a Pulaski Memorial Hospice volunteer. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, where she helped orchestrate the Praise Music Ministry. She also had been a member of the Pulaski County Extension Chords Choir. She was a pianist and enjoyed singing. She was always serving others, helping in any way she could. She enjoyed reading, baking, sewing, and crocheting receiving blankets. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marie loved the Lord.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11AM  a.m., Friday (July 11), at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church.. 

Pamela J. Rausch

June 13, 1955 to July 5, 2014

WINAMAC - Pamela Jo Rausch, 59, Winamac, passed away at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 5, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born June 13, 1955, in Michigan, and was raised by Galen and Dorothy (Babka) Stull. She married Raymond Rausch.on Sept. 6, 1974.  He survives.

Also surviving are:

Jennifer (Richard) Deniston, Monticello, Daughter
Adam (Charity) Rausch, Zionsville, Son
Justin (Karla) Rausch, Noblesville, Son
Eric (Becky) Rausch, Franklin, Son
Her grandchildren Mason, Parker, Brady, Keeley, Samuel, Molly, and Charles
Dorothy Stull, Bourbon, Mother

Preceded in death by:
Galen Stull, Father
David Stull, Brother

Mrs. Rausch was a 1973 graduate of Triton High School and had been a resident of Winamac most of her life. She was employed as the office manager for the Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church where she cantored. She was also a member of Christian Mothers, Pulaski County Extension Club where she served as president, Extension Chords Choir and was an active supporter of Hunter Education and 4-H Shooting Sports. She loved to read, crochet, cook, and enjoyed being outdoors. Her greatest joys in life were her family, children, grandchildren, and the 1985 Chicago Bears. "Our wife, mother, grandmother, friend, was the most loving, caring, generous, and strongest person God put on this earth. Pam was a gift from God."

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Christian Mothers service; and a scriptural wake service will be held at 8:45 p.m.; all at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday (July 10), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Marsha L. Cale

December 15, 1950 to July 4, 2014

WINAMAC - Marsha Lynn Cale, 63, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, July 4, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born Dec.15, 1950, in Winamac, to the late Kermit William and Mary Ann White Planck.

Survivors include:

Gary N. Willoughby, Westchester, CA, Brother

Mrs. Cale was a former resident of Columbus, and had lived most of her life in Indianapolis. She had been employed as an advertising executive for Simon Advertising Group. She also had worked at Butler University. She loved animals. 

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (July 9) at Winamac Cemetery, with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

No visitation will be held. 

Timothy Williams

October 14, 1966 to July 3, 2014

WINAMAC - Timothy Wayne Williams, 47, of Medaryville, passed away unexpectedly at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 3, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.

He was born Oct. 14, 1966 in Houston, MO to James and Frances McDowell Williams. He was engaged to be married to Lisa O'Dell of Medaryville. She survives.

Survivors include:
Kasey (Curtis Chaulifoux) Williams, Medaryville, Daughter
Krystel (Kaynon Whitrock) Williams, Medaryville, Daughter
Kayla (Brett Widner) Williams, Medaryville, Daughter
Deven O'Dell, Medaryville, Son
Keegan Whitrock, Grandson
Frances McDowell Williams, Missouri, Mother
Tammy Bradley, Missouri, Sister
Roy Williams, Missouri, Brother
JoAnn Brennecke, Missouri, Sister
Jeremy Williams, Missouri, Brother
Pam Williams, Medaryville, Sister
Jimmy, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

James Williams, Father
Joshua Brennecke, Nephew

Mr. Williams moved to Bailey's Corner from Missouri with his dad in the early 1980's. He spent most of his life living in the Medaryville area. He had worked at FTC and FTC, Inc. in Francesville for over 15 years. He was always quick to offer a helping hand to family and friends. He enjoyed the peacefulness of being outside and observing wildlife. He loved his family very much and was very proud of his grandson. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.The funeral service will follow at 6  (Monday, July 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Private burial will take place at Independence Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the family. 

Arlyn Glen Klampe

March 10, 1915 to July 2, 2014

WINAMAC - Arlyn Glen Klampe, 99, of Winamac, died at 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at his residence.

He was born on March 10, 1915 in Hartford City, to the late George Sr. and Euretta Pell Klampe. On Oct. 26, 1941, he married Elsie Ellen Moullenhour at the First Brethren Church in South Bend. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Several Nieces an Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
5 Sisters
4 Brothers

Mr. Klampe was a member of the First Baptsit Church of Denham. He enjoyed farming and was a member of Farm Bureau. He also enjoyed reading. He had worked for the Pulaski County Highway Department for many years. He was also a school bus driver for the North Judson schools for 15 years. He was a wonderful husband.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Wednesday, July 9), at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Lendermon officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

 

Robert W. Geddes

December 29, 98 to January 10, 2013

WINAMAC - A memorial service has been announced for Robert Wayne Geddes, 94, of Celeste, TX, formerly of Winamac, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at Star City West Cemetery, Star City, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. A gathering for family and friends will follow at the Star City Community Building.

Mr. Geddes was born Dec. 29, 1918, in Rockford, IL, to the late Robert and Lyle Geddes. He married Barbara Jean Evans on April 24, 1953, in Logansport. She passed away on Dec. 8, 1990.

Survivors include:

DuWayne Geddes, AZ, Son
Gale Geddes, TX, Son
Marlin Marie Geddes, AZ, Daughter
Patsy (Stephen) Hultgren, Monon, Daughter
Alan (Patty) Geddes, FL, Son
5 Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Lawerance Geddes, Son
2 Grandchildren
2 Sisters

Mr. Geddes was a member of the Professional Rodeo Association. He was a longtime resident of Winamac, moving to Texas in 1999. He was a retired truck driver and formerly worked at Galbreath Inc. He was a saddle maker and worked with leather.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Travis L. Hunt

October 9, 1981 to June 17, 2014

MONTICELLO - Travis L. Hunt, 32, Winamac (Buffalo) area, passed away at 4:17 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, at Indiana University White Memorial Hospital, Monticello..

He was born October 9, 1981, in Monticello.

Survivors include: 
Parents: Vicki L. Jones, and Rick L. and Edith Hunt, both of Monticello 
Fiancée: Kristin Wall of Winamac (Buffalo area)
Children: Layla, and Leihm Hunt, both at home 
Brother: Brandon (wife Jessica) Hunt of San Pierre
Sisters: Mindy (husband Scott) Martin of Rensselaer, Ashley (husband Tim) Powell of Logansport, Misty (husband Dean) Pigg of DeMotte, and Brooklyn Hunt of Sellersburg
Grandparents: Betty and Joe Joseph of Buffalo
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. 

Preceded in Death: 
Grandfather: Richard L. Hunt

Mr. Hunt passed away from injuries from a motorcycle accident. He had lived in White County all his life and attended North White High School in Monon. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He had worked as a welder at Girtz Industries in rural Monticello for the last 10 years. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello. Celebration of life service will be 10 a.m., Saturday (June 21), at the funeral home with Pastor “Butch” Wildermuth of Buffalo Church of the Brethren, Buffalo, officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery in rural Buffalo.

Memorial donations may be given to Mr. Hunt’s children, Layla and Leihm Hunt. Make checks payable to Kristin Wall, Travis’ fiancee. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home: Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.