Obituaries

Charles A. Weaver

September 24, 1923 to December 21, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Charles A. "Bud" Weaver, 90, of Francesville, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville. 

He was born Sept. 24, 1923 to the late Charles A. and Mary A. Weaver at the family home in rural Jasper County. He married Janet E. Cords. She survives.

Rosie Pfledderer, Francesville, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Brothers and Sisters: Edmund Weaver, Wilfred Weaver, Leonard Weaver, Lucille Jobe, Mary Clabby, 
Pauline Weaver, Madge Render, Jane Nelson and John Weaver

Mr. Weaver had been an auto mechanic for Hubbard's Chevrolet in Francesville. He was the former owner/operator of the Francesville Garage and Bud's Towing. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Francesville. He enjoyed helping with the maintenance work around the church. He served 59 years on the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department and also served many years as a First Responder. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department or to the family.

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

Thomas L. Knouff

December 23, 1947 to November 26, 2013

OTTERBEIN - Thomas L. Knouff, 65, of Fowler, died Tuesday, Nov. 26.

He was born Dec. 23, 1947, in Rensselaer, to the late Thomas and Georgia Haring Knouff. He married Irene M. (Travenik) Knouff, May 29, 1976, in Fowler; she survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Marianne Knouff (Fiancé, Wayne Cox), Dayton; three sons, Matthew T. Knouff (Wife, Megan), Lafayette, Patrick B. Bixler (Wife, Gloria), Arlington, TX, Jeffrey L. Bixler, Logansport; sister, Terry Clark, Lafayette, brother, Dan Knouff (Wife, Edna), Winamac, two, brothers-in-Law, Joseph Travenik (Jan Combs), Lockport, IL, Frank Travenik (Carol Russell), Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren, Brent Shalley, Brandon Kattell, Kalie Benefiel, William Kasch, Gabby Wilson, Matthew and Jeffrey Bixler, five nieces and three nephews.

His son, Thomas D. Knouff, and mother and father-in-law, Frank and Josephine Travenik, precede him in death.

Mr. Knouff was a 1966 graduate of Winamac High School and had served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from NIPSCO after 30-plus years. He enjoyed fishing in Arkansas and Minnesota, gardening and spending time with his family. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. 

There will be no services. A celebration of life event will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Knouff's memory and honor to the Almost Home Humane Society, 1705 South 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN 47905.

Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting the family. - 

Theodore E. Sheets

October 12, 1951 to December 16, 2013

WINAMAC - Theodore Eric "Ted" Sheets, 62, Winamac, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 12, 1951, in Gary, to the late William and Imogene Hall Sheets. He married Debra K. Weaver on May 3,1975 in Pulaski. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Megan (Cory) Dupuy, Brookston, Daughter
Wesley Eric (Tashia) Sheets, Winamac, Son
Alexis Sheets, Granddaughter
Chelsea Dupuy, Granddaughter
Logan Dupuy, Grandson
Judith Kay Foerg-Jackson, Star City, Sister
Jacqueline Hartisch, Rochester, Sister
Carey M. Baugh, Winamac, Sister
William Sheets, Rochester, Brother
Daniel Sheets, Wichita Falls, TX. Brother

Preceded in death by:
Heather Sheets, Daughter
Timothy Edward Sheets, Brother
Victoria Sue Thomas, Sister
2 nephews and 1 niece

Mr. Sheets served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He had worked as a carpenter for many years. He and his son Wes owned and operated T & W Construction in Winamac. He also worked in maintenance at the Ball Corporation in Monticello. He was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, He also enjoyed woodworking and helping others. He was awarded the Carnegie Hero Fund Award for an outstanding act of heroism in 2001. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday (Dec.20), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be given to Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.

Thelma Heidel

January 11, 1925 to December 9, 2013

NORTH JUDSON - Thelma A. Heidel, 88, of Winamac, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Chicago

Friends may call from 4-7  p.m. (CT) Friday, at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson. The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. (CT), Saturday (Dec. 14), at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, North Judson. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church to repair the chimes.

Elizabeth Davis

March 18, 1915 to December 11, 2013

WINAMAC - Elizabeth Davis, 98, Winamac, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born March 18, 1915, in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Julia Beres Gergely.

Survivors include:

Edith Michielsen, Winamac, Daughter
Bette L. Haskins, Calumet City, IL, Daughter
Pearl Osinski, Cedar Lake, Daughter
Nicholas (Jeanne) Remschneider, Hoffman Estates, IL, Brother
6 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
2 Sisters
2 Brothers

Mrs. Davis was active member of the Calvin Reformed Church in Lynnwood, IL. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area moving to Winamac 11 years ago.

Visitation will be from after 10 a.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, (Friday, Dec. 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

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

Mary Ann Salrin

February 27, 1943 to December 5, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Mary Ann Salrin, 70, of Wheatfield, died at 2:02 p.m.,Thursday, Dec. 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born on Feb. 27, 1943 in Francesville, to the late Harold and Itris Render Redlich. On June 17, 1961, she married Larry Salrin at the North Judson Methodist Church. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Julie R. (Niles Andersen) Salrin, Louisville, Daughter 
Jodi K. (Kent) Haring, Medaryville, Daughter 
John (Alice) Redlich, Rocky Mount, NC, Brother 
Cheryl (Gary) Jeffers, Huntsville, TN, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

She was preceded in death by: 
Jean Rowe, Sister 
Joyce Stoll, Sister 

Mrs. Salrin was an active member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church. She was a former volunteer with the Jasper County Hospice. She enjoyed flowers and gardening as well as watching her cardinals and hummingbirds.She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She will live forever in the hearts and minds of her friends and family who will miss her dearly. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Dec. 10), at the funeral home with Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. 

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville United Methodist Church or Jasper County Hospice.