Obituaries

Roberta M. Bischoff

June 6, 1933 to August 3, 2013

WINAMAC - Roberta M. Bischoff, 80, Winamac, passed away at 5:46 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born June 6, 1933, in Cambridge City, to the late Shirley Raymond and Berta Mae Barringer Huff. She married Richard Bischoff on July 20, 1963, in Seymour. He survives.

Survivors include:
Ronald M. Bischoff, Winamac, Son
Randall M. Bischoff, Lafayette, Son
Rebecca M. (Matthew) Tubergen, Carmel, Daughter
Robert F. (Sylvia) Bischoff, Zionsville, Step Son
Grandchildren: Deborah (Brian) Beuter, Westfield; Jeffrey (Carrie) Bischoff, Fishers; Julia (Michael) Myers, Carmel; Catherine (Brad) Huff, Indianapolis; Mallory Bischoff, Winamac; Macy Bischoff, Winamac; Roxanne Bischoff, Lafayette; Aleicia Bischoff, Lafayette; Tyler Bischoff, Lafayette; Madeline Tubergen, Carmel; and Reagan Tubergen, Carmel.
7 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
David Huff, Brother
Shirley Ratts, Sister
Mary Anna Huff, Sister

Mrs. Bischoff grew up in Crothersville, IN, and graduated from high school there. She was a resident of Winamac for the past 50 years. She was a former Republican Party vice committeeman for Monroe Township. She was a longtime employee of Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District office. She formerly was employed in the Pulaski Co. Surveyor's Office while her husband was county surveyor. She loved cooking, gardening, and watching sports, especially Indiana University Basketball. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sporting events.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (Aug. 7), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

Gerald P. Polstra

January 28, 1932 to July 27, 2013

WINAMAC - Gerald "Jerry" P. Polstra, 81, of Star City, died at 12:50 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Argos, to the late Clarence J. "Abie" and Roberta Gahagan Polstra. He married Betty Louise Button on Oct. 4, 1953, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Darlene Polstra (Alan) Daily, Star City, Daughter & son-in-law
Mike Polstra, Winamac, Son

Grandchildren include: Natalie Daily Federer, Sarah Daily, Tasha Daily (Jeff) Mitchell, Jess Daily, Josh (Jessica) Polstra, Steven (Katie) Polstra, Tarrah Polstra, Chad Polstra and Bobby (Tanya) Polstra.

Great-grand children include: Julian Polstra, Kale Federer and Tanner Federer.

Charles Patrick Polstra, Valrico, FL, Brother
Richard Marion Polstra, Indianapolis, Brother
Elizabeth Sera Button, Winamac, Mother-in-law
Many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins

He was preceded in death by:

Robert Bruce Polstra, Son

Mr. Polstra attended Winamac Community High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II. He was active in boarder patrols in Germany and Poland. Upon his return, he married and worked over the years in construction, then at the local Shell station. He retired from Plymouth Tube after 28 years of service. He also had been a member of Rotary Club and the Star City United Methodist Church.

Mr. Polstra loved his daily routine which consisted of coffee and dinner at the Oak Grove Restaurant almost every day. He liked working on anything around the house, mowing his lawn and playing solitaire. He enjoyed sharing stories about his work at Plymouth Tube and his military service to his children, grandchild and friends. He will be missed by many family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. to  1 p.m., at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, July 31), at the funeral home with David Sommers officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and the American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Diabetes Association or Pulaski Memorial Hospice.

 

Wilbur E. Thompson

August 12, 1941 to July 27, 2013

WINAMAC - Wilbur E. Thompson, 71, of Winamac, (formerly of Monon) died at 5:10 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1941 in Sullivan, to the late Marion W. and Leliah G. Cox Thompson. On April 11, 1966, he married Doris A. Allen. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Daniel W. (Sarah) Thompson, Winamac, Son
Danyell Rae Thompson, Granddaughter
Elizabeth Weiss, Granddaughter
Josephine M. (Gene) Meng, Merom, IN, Sister
Judith A. "Judy" Domingue, Alabama, Sister
Eva M. (Ray) McCammon, Sullivan, Sister
Wallace T. (Angel) Thompson, Vermont, Brother
Janice Thompson, Buffalo, IN, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Matthew E. Thompson, Son
Joshua Marion Thompson, Son
Lloyd O. Thompson, Brother

Mr. Thompson was a longtime resident of White County. He was retired from Monon Trailer. He was a member of Calvary Temple Church of Monticello. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed staying at Lakeview Cottages on Kentucky Lake. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A meemorial service will follow at 2 p.m., (Thursday, Aug, 1), at the funeral home with Pastor Charlie Roberts officiating. A graveside service will then follow at 3:30 p.m., at Bedford Cemetery, Monon.  Burial will take place immediately after the service.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary. .

 

Carol D. Master

January 16, 1933 to July 23, 2013

WINAMAC - Carol Deane Master, 80, of Monterey, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 16, 1933, in Monterey, to the late George and Elizabeth Brooke Wolfram. She married Martin Gerald "Jack" Master on Oct. 28, 1950, in Monterey. He passed away Jan. 8, 2012.

Survivors include:

W. John (Sandy) Master, Monterey, Son
Martin G. Master J., Monterey, Son
Brett A. (Theresa) Master, Fountain, FL, Son
Matthew G. (Cindy) Master, Culver, Son
Shawn E. (Ellen) Master, Plymouth, Son
19 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
June (Carl) Master, Culver, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Marguerite Reinholt, Roseamond Gross, Lorraine Husband, Elizabeth Niles, Sisters
David John Wolfram, Charles Wolfram, Brothers

Mrs. Master was an active member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey. She was also a member of the Monterey Lion's Club Auxillary.She and her husband were the former owners of Master Hardware in Monterey for 32 years. 

As an exceptional softball player, she tried out for the Wisconsin Belles professional women's baseball team and was accepted, but was not able to join the team due to her young age at the time. She was an avid bowler, sponsoring multiple bowling teams over the years. She achieved a lifetime high series of 665 and a high game of 276, one strike short of a perfect game. She enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing, painting, archery, and shooting firearms. She loved flowers and always had a beautiful flower garden at her home. She actively supported numerous charities in many ways. She was always ready to offer a helping hand in the community.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (July 27), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey.

Margaret L. Herman

January 22, 1933 to July 22, 2013

WINAMAC - Margaret L. Herman, 80, of Monterey (formerly of Highland), passed away at 7:50 a.m., Monday, July 22, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born on Jan. 22, 1933 in Pueblo, CO. She married Vincent Herman and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include:

William (Glenys) Herman, Gary, Son & Daughter-in-law
Richard Herman, Monterey, Son
Ellen Herman, Highland, Daughter-in-law
Lauren Herman, Granddaughter
Matthew Herman, Grandson
Patrick Herman, Grandson
Samantha Herman, Granddaughter
Amanda Herman, Granddaughter
Layne Planer, Step Grandson
Wayne Planer, Step Grandson
Chad Planer, Step Grandson
Sherry Planer, Step Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:

James Herman, Son
David Richards, Brother

Mrs. Herman moved to Monterey about 10 years ago to enjoy country living.

Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Mrs. Herman's wishes were to be cremated and scattered in Colorado. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses.

Norma J. Messer

June 24, 1939 to July 17, 2013

WHEATFIELD - Norma J. Messer, 74, of Francesville passed away Wednesday, July 17.

On June 24, 1939, she was born to the late Vollie and Eliza (Sexton) Whitaker in Jasper County. She married Jasper “J.C.” Messer on July 21, 1956 at United Baptist Church of Gilliam Township, in Jasper County. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children: Kevin Messer, Rex (Sandra) Messer, and Shelly (Rodney) Patton, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters: Aldean Owens and Mary Messer.

She was preceded in death by her brother Claude, and sister Audrey.

Mrs. Messer loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and homemaker.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (CST) on Friday, at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. (CST), Saturday (July 20), at the United Baptist Church of Gilliam Township, with Rev. Johnny Miller officiating. Interment will be at Independence Cemetery.

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