Obituaries

Kenneth M. Foerg

December 8, 1931 to July 16, 2013

WINAMAC - Kenneth M. "Kenny" Foerg, 81, of Pulaski, died at 10:18 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born Dec. 8, 1931 in Pulaski to the late Peter M. and Rosella Scheffer Foerg.

Survivors include:

Michael Foerg, Nephew
Patricia Keller, Niece
Joseph Foerg, Nephew
Richard "Rick" Foerg, Nephew
Elaine K. Holmes-Cobane, Niece
Ruth A. Fox-Dietrich, Niece
Catherine L. Reifert, Niece
John E. Fox, Nephew
Thomas P. Fox, Nephew
Rebecca J. Cohrs, Niece

Preceded in death by:

Richard J. "Bosco" Foerg, Brother
Mary Ellen Fox, Sister
Robert Fox, Nephew
Jeffrey Fox, Nephew
Ronald Foerg, Nephew

Mr. Foerg graduated from Pulaski High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning home from the war, he lived with his parents and farmed on the family homestead. He was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. After moving to the Health Care Center, he continued to practice his faith by participating in the rosary, receiving communion, and listening to spiritual music. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, July 20), at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski.

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

Helen M. Jones

January 14, 1922 to June 28, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Helen M. Jones, 91, of Star City passed away at 5:45 p.m., Friday, June 28, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on Jan. 14, 1922 in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche (Morrison) Clary. On Feb. 2, 1942 she married Roy M. Jones. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2008.

Survivors include her children, Sammy K. Jones (Pam) of Star City, Rex E. Jones (Connie) of Indianapolis, Joan Z. Marks of Indianapolis and Susan Machata of Florida; grandchildren, Debbie (David) Applegarth, Scott (Jamie) Marks, Morgan Jones, Joshua Jones, Christy (Craig) Coon, Ryan (Leah) Jones, Amy Jones, Michael (Juliana) Machata, Matthew Machata and Jessica (Julio) Delgado; and great grandchildren, Jacob, Nicholas and David Applegarth, Cooper and Layla Marks, Sophia and Aidan Jones, Lindsey, Lucas and Katelyn Coon and Andrew Michael Machata.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Cecil and Russell, sisters, Ruth, Bernice, Charlotte and Bonnie Lou, and, son-in-law, Richard “Dick” Marks,

Mrs. Jones was a 1940 Lucerne High School graduate. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church. She was a lifelong farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was very proud that all 10 of her grandchildren graduated from college.

Helen was a 1940 Lucerne High School graduate. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church. She was a lifelong farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Helen was very proud that all 10 of her grandchildren graduated from college.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel; and also one hour prior to the service on Monday. The funerall service will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday (July 1), at the funeral home with Pastor David Sommers officiating. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley’s Children’s Hospital.

Marcella Good

February 1, 1922 to July 12, 2013

WINAMAC - Marcella Jane Good, 89, Winamac, passed away at 8:02 p.m., Friday, July 12, at the Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Logansport, to the late Charles Samuel and Pearl Frick Fife. She married Darl L. Good on May 31, 1941. He died March 27, 2011.

Survivors include
Judy Anspach, Greenwood, Daughter
Gary L.( Lenn) Good, Yorktown, VA, Son
Kevin L.(Angela) Anspach, Greenwood, Grandson
Matthew A. (Charla) Anspach, Greenwood, Grandson
Kimberly L. (Christopher) Wade, Suffolk, VA, Granddaughter
Kristina Good, Yorktown, VA, Granddaughter
Jeremy L. Good, Yorktown, VA, Grandson
10 Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
David M. Anspach, Grandson
2 Brothers
3 Sisters

Mrs. Good was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Delta Sigma Tau Sorority, Iris-Elm Garden Club, Federated Women's Club and an Extension Homemakers Club. She was a 4-H leader for many years. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family. She also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting and gardening.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday (July 18), 2013, at the f;uneral home. Burial will be in Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski.

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


 

Thomas W. Davis

May 26, 1920 to July 10, 2013

WINAMAC - Thomas W. Davis, 93, of Winamac, died Wednesday, July 10, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

He was born May 26, 1920, in Star City, to the late Otis and Blanch Fahler Davis. He married Ruby L. Reinholt. She died April 28, 2007. He later married Veneda L. Galbreath Hoesel. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Chris (Ted) Sputh, Indianapolis, Daughter
Patti (John) Grimm, Evansville, Daughter
Marybeth (Ed) Cunius, West Chester, PA, Daughter
Susie (Tom) Grumme, Indianapolis, Daughter
Grandchildren: Carl Sputh, Ryan Sputh, Tom (Mary) Grimm, Anna Grimm, Adam Grimm, Kyle (Mike) Cooney MacNeal, Kelly (Jason) Cooney Krugh, Sean Cooney, Samantha Cunius, Kate Grumme and Paige Grumme.
Great-grandchildren: Aaron MacNeal, Noah MacNeal, Ruby Krugh, and Olivia Krugh.

He was preceded in death by:
Flora Faye Knipple, Sister
Bessie Baughman, Sister
Alma Jean Lawrence, Sister

Mr. Davis was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served on the USS Rockdale in the Pacific during World War II. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. He also was an insurance agent, a plumber, and a volunteer fireman.

Mr. Davis was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church and the Winamac VFW 1728. He enjoyed tinkering, driving his golf cart with his cat named Cat (White Mountain), buying and riding in cars and watching the river. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an imaginative story teller and his kids and grandkids will always remember his facinating tales and life lessons.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Star City United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 a.m., at the church, with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Star City United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 277, Star City, or to the Pulaski Animal Center, P.O. Box 156, Winamac, IN 46996.
 

Howard L. Mitchell Jr.

December 20, 1972 to July 6, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Howard Lance Mitchell Jr, 40, died Saturday, July 6, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

He was born Dec. 20, 1972 in Rensselaer, a son of Lottie Conley De Los Santos and the late Howard Lance Mitchell Sr.

He is survived by his mother and step-father Hector De Los Santos of Myrtle Beach; one sister, Ronda Suzzett Mitchell of Conway; two half-sisters, Miranda Mitchell Reyna (Hector) of Dallas TX, and Bobbie Jo Stalbaum (Butch) of Medaryville; four nephews, Eddie Gravitt, Levi Reyna, Derrick Stalbaum and Devon Stalbaum; three nieces, Stephanie Risner, Dakota Stalbaum and Darian Stalbaum.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by one sister April Risner Richter and one nephew Matthew Risner.

Mr. Mitchell loved sports and was a well-known football player and wrestler in the Kenosha, Wis. area where he set many high school records while playing at Tremper High School. He received a football scholarship and played two years at Butler University before becoming disabled. He was employed at Sealy Components for many years.

A funeral service will be at  2 p.m.,  Wednesday (July 10), at Conway Church of God with Rev. Elmer Conley and Rev. Stuart Jacobs officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday (July 13), at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville, prior to the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Tremper High School Athletic Department; 8560 26th Avenue, Kenosha WI 53143.

Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville, is handling arrangements.

Lynn L. Kopka

July 12, 1923 to July 8, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Lynn L. Kopka, 89, of Francesville, passed away at 9:24 a.m., Monday, July 8, at his residence in Francesville.

He was born on July 12, 1923 to the late John and Frieda Kaupke Kopka. He married Alice M. Pfledderer on Nov. 6, 1949 in Francesville. She passed away Feb. 23, 2003.

Survivors include:

Wayne Alan Kopka, Francesville, Son
Jon (Irene) Kopka, Lafayette, Brother
Carolyn Cords, Francesville, Sister
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins
Larry & Frankie Steele, Monon, Friends
Melanie Mitchell, Monon, Friend

Preceded in death by:
Eugene Alan Kopka, Infant Brother
Arthur Cords, Brother-in-law

Mr. Kopka was a 1941 graduate of Medaryville High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post #228. He was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville where he had served on the church board many times over the years. He had worked at Francesville Drain Tile Co. for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially taking care of his yard, garden, flowers and feeding the squirrels. He was a loving father and brother and a great friend to all. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (July 12), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, with Pastor T.J. Jenney officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ or the American Legion Post #228.