Obituaries

Floyd L. Barnhouse

March 18, 1923 to October 9, 2013

WINAMAC - Floyd L. Barnhouse, 90, Winamac passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 18, 1923, in New Boston, IL, to the late Ed and Ruth Hallsted Barnhouse. He married Alberta J. Platt on June 14, 1952, in the Hamlet Presbyterian Church, Mercer County, IL. She passed away on May 29, 2002.

Survivors include:
Jenise M. (Laura Bailey) Barnhouse, Winamac, Daughter
Jonathan Barnhouse, Grandson
David Barnhouse, Grandson
Agnes Barnhouse, Coal Valley, IL, Sister-in-law
Many beloved nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jason F. Barnhouse, Son
Stephen Barnhouse, Grandson
Verne Barnhouse, Brother
Carl Barnhouse, Brother
Charles Barnhouse, Brother
Florence Nudo, Sister
Gail Miller, Sister
Beryl Crose, Sister

A native of Mercer County, IL, Mr. Barnhouse graduated in 1942 from Keithsburg High School. He also was a 1951 graduate of Western Illinois College. He served in the U.S. Navy as a motor machinist mate third-class during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #71. He was a retired farm drainage contractor. He was a member of the Indiana Land Contractors Associaton.

Mr. Barnhouse was also a former soil conservationist and was the first manager of the Winamac office of the U.S. Soil & Water Conservation Service. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Winamac, where he formerly served as a deacon. He enjoyed auto racing, including the Indy 500 and NASCAR. He also enjoyed watching wildlife from the back window of his home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Oct. 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Alberta J. Barnhouse Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Pulaski County Community Foundation, or to the American Heart Associaton.

Ruth McLin

October 13, 1931 to October 4, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Ruth McLin, 81, Medaryville, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, at 10:10 a.m., at her residence.

She was born Oct. 13, 1931 in Caryville, TN to the late Clyde and Arlettia White Davis. On Sept. 15, 1951, she married Earl Levi McLin. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1973.

Survivors include:

James (Vicki) McLin, Medaryville, Son
Carol (Kyle) Trusty, Jacksboro, TN, Daughter
Kathryn McLin, Cedar Lake, Daughter
Anita (Charles) Puckett, Crown Point, Daughter
14 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
Daniel (Sherri) Davis, Dolton, IL, Brother
Wanda (Gary) Rogers, Caryville, TN, Sister
Florence Davis, Caryville, TN, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Zarate, Infant Grandson
Andrew Davis, Brother
Billy Davis, Brother

Mrs. McLin lived many years in Illinois, where she owned and operated her own beauty shop from her home, and later worked for over 20 years as a housekeeper for Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital. Upon her retirement, she moved to Medarvyille. She was an active member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and participating in activities at the Medaryville Senior Center. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and traveling. She loved her family very much and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., (Monday, Oct. 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Campbell Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jacksboro, TN on Wednesday, Oct 9, following visitation from 10 a.m. to  12 noon, at Martin Wilson Funeral Home, LaFollette, TN.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville Assembly of God Church or Medaryville Senior Center.

Terry L. Rogers

November 11, 1956 to September 29, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Terry Lynn Rogers, 56, of Winamac passed away at 2:10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Nov. 11, 1956 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Bernard A. and Marjorie (Murphy) Scheffer. On July 26, 1983 she married Sam P. Rogers, he survives.

Also surviving are her mother, Marjorie Scheffer of Monterey, sister, Judy Smith of Monterey, brothers, Keith Scheffer (Deb) of Star City and Greg Scheffer (Becky) of North Webster. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, her beloved dogs, Ellie Mae and Lex and her horse, Dawber.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard A. Scheffer.

Mrs. Rogers was a Winamac High School graduate. She was formerly employed at the Braun Corporation, Plymouth Tube and she also formerly worked with her father at Scheffer’s Well Drilling for 17 years. She was an avid animal lover andtrail rider at Tippecanoe State Park. Just being outdoors was her passion.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Royal Center Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mary D. Danford

August 28, 1947 to September 28, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Mary D. Danford, 66, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a brave battle against cancer.

She was born Aug. 28, 1947 in Stockbridge, MI to the late Wayne and Gertrude Patrick Neeley. On Feb. 3, 1962, she married Norman C. Danford. He survives.

Also surviving are: 

Barry D. (Rhonda) Danford, Francesville, Son 
Randall S. (Tammy) Danford, Medaryville, Son 
John M. (Julie) Danford, Francesville, Son 
Stacy M. Mueller, Francesville, Daughter 
14 Grandchildren 
10 Great Grandchildren 
Wessell Neeley, Knoxville, Brother 
Delmer Neeley, TN, Brother 
Ralph Neeley, Francesville, Brother 
Marilyn Hirtle, Las Vegas, NV, Sister 
Patricia Fritz, Winamac, Sister 
Brenda Clark, Memphis, Sister 
Richard Neeley, Medaryville, Brother 
Arnold Neeley, Medaryville, Brother 
Billy Neeley, Winamac, Brother 
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
1 Grandchild 
Ernie Neeley, Brother 

Mrs. Danford was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac. She was an assistant for AWANA, teaching children about the Lord. She enjoyed playing bingo, watching Norm race, and doing ceramic crafts. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.,  Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday (Oct. 3), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Calvary Baptist Church or American Cancer Society. 

Larry Dollahan

February 23, 1938 to September 30, 2013

WINAMAC - Larry L. "Woody" Dollahan, 75, Monterey, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

He was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Knox, to the late Richard and Mary Jane Scott Dollahan. He married Mary Jane Long on March 3, 1956, at Bass Lake. She passed away on Oct. 12, 2004.

Albert (Mary Margaret) Dollahan, Vincennes, Brother 
Linda Allen, Argos, Sister 
Marilyn Haynes, Plymouth, Sister 
Connie (David) Warren, Knootz Lake, Sister 
Jackie Pugh, Culver, Sister 

Preceded in death by: 
Jan Dollahan, Brother 
Terry Dollahan, Brother 
Ronnie Dollahan, Brother 
Jerry Dollahan, Brother 
Carolyn Clifton, Sister 

Mr. Dollahan was a former member of the Mounted Posse for the Pulaski County Sherrif's Department several years ago. He was a retired lather in the construction industry and had been a member of the Lathers Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and just about anything outdoors. He loved to Karoke and was known as Woody Nelson because he enjoyed singing Hank Williams songs. He was involved in many adventures during his lifetime including raising horses, cattle and hogs. He bred coon dogs for sale, and enjoyed training them to hunt. He formerly farmed and owned a grocery store (Spunky's Place) with his wife.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (Oct. 4), at the funeral home, with Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey.

Henry L. Wagner

March 2, 1933 to September 24, 2013

WINAMAC - Henry Lewis Wagner, 80, of Peachtree, GA, formerly of Winamac, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City.

He was born March 2, 1933 in North Judson, to the late Herbert Richard and Anna Otillie Dunker Wagner. He married Virginia Alto Steiner of Lafayette in 1961. She survives.

John (Bekah) Stohlmann, Maspeth, NY, Nephew

Mr. Wagner graduated from North Judson High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver during the Korean War. He was a farmer all of his life, and he drove a bus for the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, trapping, gardening, and beekeeping. He found pleasure operating the sawmill at his home. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Sept. 30), at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church or St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.