Obituaries

Donald D. Myers

December 29, 1929 to May 5, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Donald D. Myers, 83, of Francesville, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, n Lafayette. 

He was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Francesville, to the late Roy Jacob and Edith Anna Grock Myers.

Survivors include:
Michael Roy (Debra) Myers, Middletown, MD, Son
Dawn Elaine (David) Purkey, Davis, CA, Daughter
Kyle Roy Myers, Grandson
Corie-Mae Lee Myers, Granddaughter
Hannah Alice Purkey, Granddaughter
Sage Martha Purkey, Granddaughter
Mabel Brown, Monon, Sister
Virgil R. "Bud" Myers, Francesville, Brother
Gertrude Godbout, Manchester, NH, Sister
Maudelene Allyn, San Antonio, TX, Sister
Jeanne Hawn, Lakewood, CO, Sister
Norma Lee Hammel, Angola, IN Sister
Numerous Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Alyce Edith Onken, Sister
Ruth Leibert, Sister
Stanley Myers, Infant Brother

Mr. Myers graduated from Francesville High School in 1947. Following graduation, he worked for his father at Myers Garage in Francesville. He owned and operated the garage alongside his brother, Bud, for many years. From 1957 to 1970, he drove a school bus for the Francesville school. Mr. Myers and his wife Judy purchased the "Drive-In" in 1960. He sold the business in 1970 and moved to Pennsylvania with his family. While in Pennsylvania he owned and operated a restaurant and sold real estate. Upon returning to Francesville in 1975, he went to work at the Medaryville Correctional Center where he worked as a correctional officer until his retirement in 1994.

Mr. Myers was a member of the First Christian Church of Francesville. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Monon and a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Francesville. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and NASCAR fan. He especially enjoyed helping to restore his homeplace in Francesville.

Friends may call from 12 noon to1 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., (Wednesday, May 8), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church of Francesville. 

Willard E. George

August 14, 1945 to May 5, 2013

WINAMAC - Willard E. George, 67, of Winamac, passed away at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at his residence.

No services will be held.

Marjorie Sullivan Mau

November 21, 1916 - May 2, 2013

NORTH JUDSON - Marjorie (Schricker) Sullivan Mau , 96, passed away Thursday, May 2, in Winamac.

She was born Nov. 21, 1916 in North Judson, to the late Hazel Glen (Miller) and George William "Billy" Schricker. She married John Sullivan Sept. 3, 1936. He passed away in 1945. She then married Arthur K. Mau June 27, 1942 and he preceded July 6, 1973.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Betty) Sullivan and Art (Loretta) Mau both of Winamac.

She was preceded by one sister, June Weninger and a brother Grant Schricker.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. (CT) Sunday (May 5), with the funeral service following at 5 p.m. (CT), at O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery, Knox. 

Mark D. Shidler

March 25, 1957 to April 21, 2013

WHEATFIELD - Mark D. Shidler, 56, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, April 21, at his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved.

He was born March 25, 1957 in Winamac. He married Denise Hayes on March 22, 1980 in LaCrosse. She survives.

Also surviving are: daughter: Amanda (Kyle) Gerlach, mother: Betty L. Good, siblings: Linda (Dave ‘Bub’) Hanewich, Garry (Julie) Shidler, Bob (Darlene) Shidler.

He was preceded in death by his son: Justin Shidler, father: Tom McCormick.

Mr. Shidler was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from West Central High School in 1975. He worked as a maintanence supervisor for Selected Furniture in Knox.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CST) Wednesday (April 24), at the LaCrosse United Methodist Church, LaCrosse, with Pastor Randy Schrock officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, LaCrosse.

Mary Jane Perry

October 23, 1924 to April 27, 2013

WINAMAC - Mary Jane Brucker Perry, 88, Kewanna, passed away at 12:20 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Monterey, to Albert and Lydia Wade Brucker, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 3, 1942, she married Lawrence J. Perry Sr. at St. Anne’s Church in Monterey. They celebrated 65 years together.

She is survived by seven children, James (Mary Gudas) of Piqua, OH, Rosemary (Stephen) Perry-Hessong of West Lafayette, Albert (Joyce Matteson) Perry of Evansville, Michael “Mick” of Winamac, Marilyn Galbreath of Vonore, TN, Kathleen (James) Weidner of Salem, IL, and Jane (Ron) Becker of Zionsville; 20 grandchildren, Mary Eileen Miller, Lawrence J. Perry III, Christine Gladden, Theresa Whalen, Wayne Perry, Diana Perry, Michelle Balleck, Michael Yoder, Lesly Yoder-Norris, Christopher Perry, John Perry, Jennifer Gilliam, Stephanie Lemberis, Michael Perry Jr., Duane Galbreath Jr., Allison Galbreath, Lydia Weidner, Jack Weidner, Hannah Becker and Erica Becker; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Perry Sr.; a son, Lawrence J. Perry Jr.; one grandson, Mark Perry; three sisters Evelyn Reinholt, Madeline Danti, and Alberta Miller; and one brother, Paul Brucker.

Mrs. Perry was raised on a Jersey dairy farm and attended school in Monterey. For her entire life she was a homemaker devoted to her husband and eight children, owner of Maple Corner Antiques for several years, and together with her husband farmed Harrison Township land family-owned for 95 years. Along with collecting, selling and exhibiting antiques, she enjoyed working in her extensive flower gardens, playing euchre, entertaining family and friends, and traveling. She was a past member of Harrison Township Home Economics Club.

She was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kewanna, and a current member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with a scriptural wake service  at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (May 1), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to either of the following charities: St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Sisters of Poor Clare, Belleville, IL.

Irene S. Fox

June 17, 1916 to April 15, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Irene Fox, 96, of Francesville, died at 3:25 p.m., Monday, April 15, at the Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer.

She was born June 17, 1916 in Diagonal, IA to the late Frank and Frances Friemel Stejskal. She married George Emerson Fox on Aug. 29, 1936, in Knox. He passed away on July 4, 1973.

Survivors include:
George Joseph (Joanie) Fox, Medaryville, Son
Ruth Emerson, Prescott, AZ, Daughter
8 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Rose Kroll, Sister
Mary Michalek, Sister
Agnes Mondel, Sister
Frances Honec, Sister
Robert Stejskal, Brother
Frank Stejskal, Brother

Mrs. Fox was a member of the Independence Church, Gilliam Township, rural Jasper County. She had been a cook at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville and a counselor at the Methodist Camp. She lived in Francesville most of her life.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday (April 23), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville with Rev. Bill Clark officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Independence Cemetery.