Obituaries

Mary Ann Salrin

February 27, 1943 to December 5, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Mary Ann Salrin, 70, of Wheatfield, died at 2:02 p.m.,Thursday, Dec. 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born on Feb. 27, 1943 in Francesville, to the late Harold and Itris Render Redlich. On June 17, 1961, she married Larry Salrin at the North Judson Methodist Church. He survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Julie R. (Niles Andersen) Salrin, Louisville, Daughter 
Jodi K. (Kent) Haring, Medaryville, Daughter 
John (Alice) Redlich, Rocky Mount, NC, Brother 
Cheryl (Gary) Jeffers, Huntsville, TN, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

She was preceded in death by: 
Jean Rowe, Sister 
Joyce Stoll, Sister 

Mrs. Salrin was an active member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church. She was a former volunteer with the Jasper County Hospice. She enjoyed flowers and gardening as well as watching her cardinals and hummingbirds.She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She will live forever in the hearts and minds of her friends and family who will miss her dearly. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Dec. 10), at the funeral home with Pastor Susan Jennys officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville. 

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville United Methodist Church or Jasper County Hospice. 

Bernice Engle

December 23, 1923 to November 23, 2013

WINAMAC - Bernice Engle, 89, of Lakeside, passed away at 1:07 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Kindred Hospital South, Greenwood.

She was born on Dec. 23, 1923 to the late Dale Lewis and Cleo Sanders Engle.

Survivors include:
Kathryn (John) Perkins, Greenwood, Niece
Diana (Ed) Zimpleman, Kokomo, Niece
David (Mary) Caldwell, Florida,  Nephew
Tom Caldwell, Flora, Nephew
Phyllis Warren, Tennessee, Step-Sister

Karen Lawson, Virginia, Niece

Ms. Engle was a member of Tippecanoe Christian Church. During the war, she worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant. She was retired from Lever Brothers Company. She was a very talented musician and also enjoyed fishing. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family.

Visitation will be from 12 nooon t9 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Wednesday Nov. 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donaions may be given to Tippecanoe Christian Church.

 

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.