Obituaries

Lynne K. Burton

October 16, 1948 to November 20, 2013

WINAMAC - Lynne K. Burton, 65, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Gary, to Floyd and Irene Call Frazier. She married Alan Burton on July 13, 1974, in Merrillville. He passed away on Sept. 18, 2001.

Survivors include:
Dawn (Nathan) Taylor, Newnan, GA, Daughter
Erin (Chad) Rawls, Bartlett, TN, Daughter
Rylan Taylor, Newnan, GA, Grandson
Austin Taylor, Newnan, GA, Grandson
Mallory Rawls, Bartlett, TN, Granddaughter
Amelia Rawls, Bartlett, TN, Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:,
Jordan Burton, Son

Mrs. Burton was a third grade teacher at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School in Winamac, before having children in 1977. Prior to her stroke, she enjoyed baking and sewing. She loved to laugh, drink a good glass of wine, and enjoy time with friends and family. She lived most of her life in Winamac, moving to live with her daughter Dawn in 2005. She enjoyed traveling with her daughters and spending time with her grandchilren. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, and the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the service Monday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Nov. 25), at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project or Pulaski Animal Control. 
 

Doris A. Thompson

July 6, 1946 to November 19, 2013

WINAMAC - Doris A. Thompson, 67, of Winamac, (formerly of Monon) died at 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born July 6, 1946 in Rensselaer, to the late Clarence and Irene Lewellen Allen. On April 11, 1966, she married Wilbur E. "Red" Thompson in Lakeland, FL. He passed away July 27, 2013.

Survivors include:

Daniel W. (Sarah) Thompson, Winamac, Son
Danyell Rae Thompson, Granddaughter
Elizabeth Weiss, Granddaughter
Wynona (Joseph) Hadyen, Granddaughter
Jim Allen, Monon, Brother
Patricia (Bill) Bell, Yeoman, Sister

Preceded in death by:

Matthew E. Thompson, Son
Joshua Marion Thompson, Son

Mrs. Thompson was a longtime resident of White County. She had worked as a nurse's aide for 20 years in Wolcott. She also had worked in the deli at Walmart in Monticello. She retired in 2010. She was a member of Calvary Temple Church of Monticello, and she was currently attending Calvary Baptist Church of Winamac. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Cindy. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (Nov. 23), at the funeral home with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be in Bedford Cemetery, Monon

Memorial donations may be given to Calvary Baptist Church of Winamac or Pulaski Animal Control.
 

Johnathon Henke

January 3, 1978 to November 12, 2013

WHEATFIELD - Johnathon E. Henke, 35, of Medaryville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12.

He was born Jan. 3, 1978 to Stephen A. and Roberta (Fugate) Henke in Crown Point. The parents survive.

He is also survived by son Blake, fiance’ Holli Keen, Keen's children Darian Keen, Kobie Queen and Bodey Queen; and two brothers Richard Henke and Bryan Henke.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Mr. Henke is a graduate of West Central High School and worked as a laborer. He enjoyed working on cars.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 to 4 p.m. (CST), Sunday, at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St.,

Wheatfield. The funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. (CST) (Sunday, Nov. 17), at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

Paul D. Lowry

September 21, 1946 to November 14, 2013

LEBANON - Paul D. Lowry, 67, Thorntown (formerly of Francesville) died at 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Sept. 21, 1946, in Jasper County, a son of the late Donald Harold and Alice Catherine Bayless Lowry. He married Dianna J. Whiteley on Aug 30, 1990, in Lebanon. She survives.

Also surviving are:

Three Children: Mary Ann Pace and husband, Brian – Bedford, Christine Clark and husband, Richard – Remington, and  Michael Gill and wife, Sherri – Brownsburg.

Brother: Richard E. Lowry and wife, Martha – Francesville

Two Sisters: Mary A. Everidge and husband, Eldon – Rockville, and Donna B. Wen and husband, Richard – Minneapolis

Two Sisters-in-law: Phyllis Lowry – Reynolds, and Carol L. Lowry – Francesville

Brother-in-law: Fred Whiteley and wife, Sherry – Lebanon

Eleven Grandchildren:  Holley, Justin, David, Cody, Josie, Carson, Jayden, Anthony, Thomas, Angela, and John Paul.

Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth F. Lowry, Dean D. Lowry and James A. Lowry; and three sisters, Mildred K. Lowry, Sharon Lowry and Louise Lowry.

Mr. Lowry was a life-long resident of Francesville until his recent move to Thorntown where he resided for this past year. He graduated from Francesville High School with the class of 1964. In 1966, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps. and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War having been discharged in 1968.  In Francesville, he operated the family grain farm with his brother, Dean, for many years. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Lowry took great pride in his family.  Having a love for the farm life, he enjoyed being a part of the Prairie Gold Rush Minneapolis Moline Club. He occasionally helped with the military honor squad in Francesville as well. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Francesville, and the American Legion Post # 228 in Francesville.

Evelyn E. Markley

February 17, 1925 to November 17, 2013

WINAMAC - Evelyn E. Markley, 88, of Kewanna,  died at 6:52 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, at the IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Winamac, to the late Carl Elias and Ethel Eva Hartwick Hall. She married Harris John Markley in 1962. He died Oct. 1, 1978. 

Survivors include: 
Judy Markley Winamac, Daughter 
Jerry L. (Laura) Bitterling, Logansport, Son 
Jay (Candy) Bitterling, Winamac, Son 
Julie (Dan) Birge, Kewanna, Daughter 
Jeff E. Markley, Rochester, Son 
Grandchildren: Kyle Bitterling, Greenwood; Melissa Behny, Fishers; Jesse Bitterling, Star City; Shane Bitterling, Culver City, CA; Jamie Wenzler, Kewanna; Ashley Birge, Kewanna; Jason Bitterling, Winamac; Brittney Thompson, Rochester; Lacey Holloway, Kewanna; Haley Markley, Rochester; and Spencer Markley, Rochester
18 great grandchildren

Preceded in death by: 
Jackie Lee Bitterling, Son 
Liam Behny, Great grandson 
Rev. Larsene Hall, Twin Brother 
Berniece Hall Nitzschke, Sister 
Donald J. Markley, Son-in-law 

Mrs. Markley had worked at Switches at Leiters Ford, and at Kewanna Metal Specialties in Kewanna. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary Post 1121 in Kewanna. She was a member of the FOE 2580 in Winamac, for over 30 years. She enjoyed riding her three-wheeled bicycle, making sock monkeys and collecting chicken memorabilia. She also enjoyed playing cards. She always had a family gathering on the third of July during the Kewanna fireworks that she called the "Happy Everything Party". 

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 21), 3, at the funeral home wiith Pastor Todd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac

Memorial donations may be given to Kewanna Community Food Pantry. 

Freddie J. Hagen

August 4, 1936 to November 15, 2013

WINAMAC - Freddie J. Hagen, 77, Winamac, passed away at 11:50AM Friday, Nov. 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Winamac, to Fredrick and Anna C. Jensen Hagen. He married Dorothy J. (Stellter) Hagen on Aug. 6, 1960 at First United Methodist Church Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Ricky Lee (Cindy) Hagen, Winamac, Son
John W. (Dawn) Hagen, Winamac, Son
Cathy Hagen, Burnettsville, Daughter-in-law
11 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren survive:
Joe Budka; Noah, Madison, Kaleb, Elijah
Mia (Kevin) Salyers; Kain, Cole, Heather
Erik (Whitney) Budka; Morgan, Payton, Summer, Lily, Wyatt
Daniel Budka; Lucas
Hope (Adam) Kestle; Payton, Zachery
Nicolas Hagen
Mary Hagan
Elizabeth Hagen
Emily Hagan
Jacob Hagan
Joshua Hagan

He was preceded in death by:
Rodney Alan Hagen, Son
Gennifer & Geneva, Twin Sisters

For a period of time, Mr. Hagen was a livestock and grain farmer. He later worked as a welder at Thermo Products in North Judson until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved to garden. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.