Obituaries

Eugene A. Graves

April 20, 1934 to February 15, 2014

WINAMAC - Eugene Arthur Graves, 79, Winamac, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at Whispering Pines Health Care Center, Valparaiso.

He was born April 20, 1934, in Ripley, to Colbert and Helen Rausch Graves.

Survivors include:
Christopher (Lisa) Graves, Winamac, Son & Daughter-in-law
Cindy (Randy Geer) Koepkey, Winamac, Daughter
Lisa (Rick) Foerg, Monticello, Daughter & Son-in-law
Valerie (Paul) Larson, Winamac, Daughter & Son-in-law
Maribeth (Jerry) Benish, Winamac, Daughter & Son-in-law
Mark (Shelley) Graves, Star City, Son & Daughter-in-law
10 Grandchildren
1 Step Grandchild
10 Great-Grandchildren
5 Step Great-Grandchildren
Margaret Clemons, St. Louis, MO Sister

Preceded in death by:
Nancy Mae Galbreath Hoffmann, Former Wife
Mary Ziebell, Sister
John Graves, Brother

Mr. Graves was a farmer until his retirement in 1978. He lived all of his life in the Ripley area. He loved John Deere tractors, horses, westerns, military triva, and anything to do with history. He also loved to travel, play rummy, go out for coffee, and attend auctions.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. (Tuesday, Feb. 18), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

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

Frank L. Myers

June 2, 1951 to February 14, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Frank L. Myers, 62, of Walton, died at 11:35 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at his residence in Walton.

He was born June 2, 1951, in Logansport, to the late Earl F. and Opal Mae Elston Myers.

Survivors include:
Jeanetta Myers, Walton, Sister
Crystal Rinehart, Walton, Sister
Linda Birnell, Walton, Sister
William Myers, Rensselaer, Brother

Preceded in death by:
4 Sisters and 2 Brothers

Mr. Myers liked motorcycles, monster trucks, and NASCAR. He enjoyed spending his time coloring and then giving the pictures to everyone he knew. He loved to visit with his family and friends. He formerly worked at the CDC in Monticello and Rensselaer, and Peak Services in Logansport.

Visitation will be after 12 noon, Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, Feb. 19), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

James A. Smith

October 1, 1937 to February 6, 2014

WINAMAC - James A. "Jim" Smith, 76, of Culver, passed away at 5:33 a.m., Thurday, Feb. 6, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

He was born Oct. 1, 1937, in Monterey, to the late Richard Albert “Dick” and Blanche Forsythe Smith.

Survivors include:
Brad Smith, Culver, Son
Bruce (Robyn) Musial, Columbus, Son
Bob (Carla) Musial, Knox, Son
Brian (Jorja) Musial, Pittsboro, Son
Matthew Musial, Grandson
Joshua Musial, Grandson
Bryan Musial, Grandson
Julie Musial, Granddaughter
Rian Musial, Grandson
Justin Musial, Grandson
Austin Musial, Grandson
Carol (Jack) Kellenberger, Winamac, Sister
Linda Biddle, Winamac, Sister
Harry (Linda) Cannon, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Wilma Friske, Logansport, Special Friend

Preceded in death by:
Darlene Sheppard Smith, Former Wife
Delores Clark, Sister
Leroy Smith, Brother
Donald “Bud” Smith, Brother

Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army during Korea and retired in 2002 from the Indiana National Guard. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #399 in Monterey. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The ffuneral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Monday, Feb. 10), at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to American Legion Post #399 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Paul D. Tanner

April 4, 1931 to January 31, 2014

MONTEREY - Paul D. Tanner, 82, Monterey, died Friday, Jan. 31, in Knox.

He was born April 4, 1931, in Monterey, son of the late Paul L Tanner and Velma (Sumner) Tanner. He married Irene Rungle on March 3, 1952, in New York City. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Karla (John) Simmons of Plymouth; daughter, Karen (Ron) Ballew of Hallsville, MO; son, Mike (Sandy) Tanner of Osceola; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Mae Enyeart of Largo, FL. 

He was preceded in death by brother, Allen Tanner, and sisters, Pauline Hall and Mary Tanner. 

Mr. Tanner served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1956. He was stationed in Germany and the Philippines in the early 1950s. His Army buddies called him "Teletype Tanner" as he worked on teletype machines. He was a lifelong resident and farmer. He worked for Pullman Standard, Bethlehem Steel and Rockwell International. He loved farming, and buying and selling antiques. 

There will be no services at this time.

Braman and Son Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Herman

November 5, 1955 to February 2, 2014

WINAMAC - Richard Herman, 58, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, in Indianapolis.

He was born Nov. 5, 1955 in Litchfield, IL to the late Vincent and Margaret Richards Herman.

He is survived by:
Amanda Herman, Hobart, Daughter
Samantha Herman, Griffith, Daughter
William (Glenys) Herman, Gary, Brother & Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
James Herman, Brother

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Fred Kuszmaul

January 12, 1922 to February 2, 2014

WINAMAC - Frederick Warren Kuszmaul, 92, Winamac, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 2,  at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Camden, IN, to the late Ellis A. and Lydia M. Sink Kuszmaul. On Dec. 24, 1945, he married Betty Zook. They celebrated 68 years together. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Rita J. (Ken) Layton , LaPorte, Daughter
Becky S. (Rick) Dilts, Winamac, Daughter
Julie (Joe) Koczan, Rensselaer, Granddaughter
Jason (Jennifer) Dilts, Liberty, MO, Grandson
Jeremy (Annie) Dilts, Winamac, Grandson
Derrick (Emily) Dilts, Winamac, Grandson
Great grandchildren, Jaydon Koczan-Steele, Jonah Koczan, Julianna Koczan, Quinn Dilts, Caroline Dilts, Lydia Dilts, Elizabeth Dilts, Moses Dilts, Lillian Dilts, and Clara Dilts.
Bill (Cathryn) Kuszmaul, Spencer, IN, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Brett Steele, Grandson

A World War II veteran, Mr. Kuszmaul served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Farm Bureau Co-op in Delphi and Winamac, before being employed as sales manager by Silver Lane Hybrids (Purple Ribbon), Remington, a job he truly loved. With farming at heart, he loved walking the fields of corn, taking pleasure in seeing the hybrid seed he had carefully selected develop. He enjoyed his customers and work so very much that he didn't fully retire until he was 80-plus years old. Friends, family and seed dealers will remember Fred's special ham and beans: "Don't stir the beans, let them roll!"

Mr. Kuszmaul was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winamac and was a faithful servant of God. He was also a member of the Winamc Rotary Club. His favorite past-time was golf and he even had the pleasure of scoring a hole-in-one at Pond View Golf Course. The Kuszmauls enjoyed 10 winters in Sarasota, FL, and 10 more in Sebring, FL, and became fast friends with all they met. He loved the outdoors, fishing and sports. He played and coached basketball for Rockfield High School.

Mr. Kuszmaul was very devoted to his family and friends and was a kind and gentle man who always extended a helping hand to everyone he met. His carpentry skills were evident in so many ways from the remodeling projects completed, the home he and Betty built and lived in for many years along the Tippecanoe River, dollhouses and barns for toy farm machinery for the grandkids.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at First United Methodist Church, and also one hour before the service on Friday in the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Feb. 7),, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. A graveside service, military honors and burial will follow at 3 p.m., Friday, at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora, IN.

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